Lasqueti Land Use Planning Information Sheet
· Lasqueti Island · Reports & Publications · 2015
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Topics: Marine & foreshore · Agriculture & the ALR · First Nations & reconciliation · Transportation & ferries · Climate & environment — our classification, not the Trust's.
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The Environment The Economy The People LASQUETI ISLAND - LOCAL TRUST AREA Relevant land use planning information for Lasqueti Island and 23 associated islands and islets, including: Jedidiah, Jenkins, and Sangster Islands Revised January 2015 • 73 square kilometers in area • 167 km of coastline over Lasqueti island and several associated islands and islets • Garry oak ecosystems • Species at Risk: Giant chain fern and Hairy gumweed *Source: Islands Trust Fund Regional Conservation Plan 2011-2015 • 5050 hectares of Sensitive Ecosystems (69% of the Local Trust Area) including old and mature forests • Zoned land: 91.5% residential, 8% com- Population: 359 (in 2006) and 425 (in 2011) Total number of persons in private households: 425 Total number of persons aged 65 years and over in private households: 65 *Source: 2011 Census Data 49% of private land owned by non-resident property owners (2009) *Source: Islands Trust Fund Regional Conservation Plan 2011-2015 Traditional territory of the Tla’amin (Sliammon) First Nation • Within Electoral Area E of the Powell River Regional District (PRRD) • Business licenses not required in the Local Trust Area • Home enterprises such as Bed & Breakfasts • 90 parcels within the Agricultural Land Reserve munity, 0% resource, 0.5% com- mercial/industrial • 872 hectares protected (12% of the Local Trust Area) • % of Crown Land? Registered Covenants 3 Nature Reserves 0 NAPTEP Covenants 0 Conservation Covenants Key Documents The Housing The Transportation Revised January 2015 LASQUETI ISLAND - LOCAL TRUST AREA Relevant land use planning information for Lasqueti Island and 23 associated islands and islets, including: Jedidiah, Jenkins, and Sangster Islands 245 occupied private dwellings (98% single-detached homes, 2% movable homes) • 1-person households = 51% • 2-person households = 31% • 3+ person households = 18% Guest cabins can be used for commercial short term rental on some properties and Bed & Breakfasts are permitted as Home Enterprises on most lots No Building Permits or Building Inspections on the island Land Use Planning Bylaws: Official Community Plan (No. 77) *Lasqueti Island does not have Development Permit Areas Land Use Bylaw (No. 78) Ferry (Water Taxi) Service: • Ferry route takes approximately 50-60 minutes (depending on weather condi- tions. Sailings often canceled when winds exceed 40 knots!) between French Creek Harbour on Vancouver Island and False Bay on Lasqueti Island • 1985 “Centurion VII” Ferry capacity: 0 vehicles, 60 passengers (plus freight) • Independently operated by Western Pacific Marine on behalf of BC Ferries No local bus service, but alternative transportation includes: water taxis, barge services, and a car co-op 42 km of roads 1.5 km Heritage-Designated roads Other Documents: • Climate Change Project • Best Practices for Building and Living on Lasqueti Island • Living on Lasqueti brochure • Report on understanding “Guest Cabin” definition • Draft Build Out map • Powell
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