Gabriola Land Use Planning Information Sheet
· Gabriola Island · Reports & Publications · 2015
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Topics: Housing & affordability · 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 GABRIOLA ISLAND LOCAL TRUST AREA Relevant land use planning information for Gabriola, DeCourcy, Mudge, and 17 Associated Islands • 58 square kilometers in area • 98 km of coastline over three islands and several islets • Garry oak ecosystems • Species at Risk: Peregrine Falcon, Red- legged frog, Poison oak etc. *Source: Islands Trust Fund Regional Conservation Plan 2011-2015 • 2,033 hectares of Sensitive Ecosys- tems (35% of the Local Trust Area) including wetlands, woodlands, and mature forest Population: 4,050 (in 2006) and 4,045 (in 2011) Total number of persons in private households: 4,025 Total number of persons aged 65 years and over in private households: 1,070 *Source: 2011 Census Data 34% of private land owned by non-resident property owners (2009) *Source: Islands Trust Fund Regional Conservation Plan 2011-2015 Traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation • Within Electoral Area B of the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) • Home occupations regulated for Gabriola and Mudge Islands (in the Land Use Bylaws) • 158 parcels within the Agricultural Land Reserve • 10 farms with status (2013) • Business licenses not required in the Gabriola Island Local Trust Area • Often referred to as the “Isle of the Arts” because of its higher-than-average number of artists (5.8% of the labour force vs. 0.8% national average) • 3 streams applicable to the Riparian Area Regulations: Castell Brook, McCLay Creek, and Dick Brook • Zoned land: 46% residential, 9% com- munity, 44% resource, 1% commercial/ industrial • 535 hectares protected (9.8 % of the Local Trust Area) Registered Covenants 3 Nature Reserves 2 NAPTEP Covenants 1 Conservation Covenant Revised January 2015 Key Documents The Housing The Transportation 2,075 occupied private dwellings (93% single-detached homes) • 1-person households = 35% • 2-person households = 48% • 3+ person households = 17% Secondary suites not allowed, but accessory cottages are permitted on some properties Vacation Rentals are allowed with a Temporary Use Permit Bed & Breakfast accommodations are permitted as a Home Occupation Building Permits and inspections by the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) Bylaws: Gabriola Island Official Community Plan (No. 166) *Includes Development Permit Areas for Steep Slopes, Natural Areas Protection, and Seniors/ Special Needs Housing, Commercial, and Indus- trial Developments Land Use Bylaw (No. 177) Mudge Island Official Community Plan (No. 227) Land Use Bylaw (No. 228) Gabriola Island has its own local, community bus service (called GERTIE) Ferry Service: • 3.7 nautical mile ferry route takes approximately 20 minutes between Gabriola and Nanaimo • 1982 “Quinsam” Ferry capacity: 70 vehicles, 400 passengers Gulf Island Seaplanes offers daily floatplane service between Silva Bay on Gabriola Island and Vancouver Airport near South Terminal 156 km of roads 5 km of Heritage-Designated roads Revised January 2015 DeCourcy Island Offic
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