This page includes current rezoning applications, as well as other significant applications. For a complete list of all open applications and their status, see the most current Local Trust Committee agenda package (found through a search for upcoming meetings on the Meetings and Events page). In the agenda package view the ‘Applications with Status Report’ which can be found within the ‘Reports’ section.
Land Use Bylaw and Official Community Plan Amendment Applications
GB-RZ-2022.1: Land Use Bylaw and Official Community Plan Amendment
Location: 750 Tin Can Alley, Gabriola Island, Lot B, Plan VIP50373, Section 19, District 32 (PID 023-005-629).
This application proposes to rezone a 1 hectare (2.5 acre) lot, currently zoned Local Commercial 3 (LC3), to an appropriate site specific zone that allows for the development of a mix of commercial uses and two residential densities, one density being reserved for affordable rental housing.
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1 - Staff Reports
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2 - Proposed Bylaw-none
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3 - Public Correspondence
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4 - Community Consultation-none
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5 - Other Information
GB-RZ-2023.1: Land Use Bylaw and Official Community Plan Amendment
Location: Descanso Bay Ferry Terminal (PID: 025-798-090 and 025-798-103).
This application proposes to amend both the Official Community Plan and Land Use Bylaw to enable future marine and upland improvements to the ferry terminal, which includes expansion into the Descanso Bay marine area for a widened vehicle holding area, improved sidewalk accessibility and safety, dedicated pick-up and drop-off areas, an updated parking area and a new waiting room/washroom building.
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1 - Staff Reports
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2 - Proposed Bylaw or Permit
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3 - Public Correspondence
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4 - Community Consultation - none
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5 - Other Information
GBRZ20240091: Land Use Bylaw and Official Community Plan Amendment
Location: 793 Lockinvar Lane (PID: 002-623-463)
Mid Island Consumer Services Cooperative (CO-OP) is applying for a zoning amendment to add ‘Propane Storage’ as a principal permitted use within the Institutional 2 (IN2) zone under the Gabriola Island Land Use Bylaw No. 177, 1999 for 793 Lockinvar Lane. The application materials describe that increased demand and logistical constraints including unexpected ferry service disruptions, have resulted in the need for additional storage in order to provide adequate supply (an additional weeks’ worth) to Island customers.
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1. Staff Reports-none
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2. Proposed Bylaw or Permit-none
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3. Public Correspondence-none
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4. Community Consultation - none
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5. Other Information-none
Development Variance Permit Applications
GB-DVP-2022.3: Development Variance Permit
Location: 1160 The Strand, Gabriola Island
Application for a variance to allow shoreline protection.
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1 - Staff Reports - none
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2 - Proposed Bylaw or Permit
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3 - Public Correspondence - none
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4 - Community Consultation - none
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5 - Other Information - none
GB-DVP-2022.4: Development Variance Permit
Location: 1170 The Strand, Gabriola Island
Application for a variance to allow shoreline protection.
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1 - Staff Reports - none
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2 - Proposed Bylaw or Permit
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3 - Public Correspondence - none
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4 - Community Consultation - none
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5 - Other Information - none
GB-DVP-2023.3: Development Variance Permit
Location: 880 Horseshoe Road, Gabriola Island
Application for a variance permit to allow for an existing woodshed built in the setback.
Temporary Use Permit Applications
GB-TUP-2023.4: Temporary use Permit
Location: 376 Tinson Road, Gabriola Island
Application for a Temporary Use Permit for a short term vacation rental.
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1 - Staff Reports - none
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2 - Proposed Bylaw or Permit - none
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3 - Public Correspondence
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4 - Community Consultation - none
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5 - Other Information - none
GB-TUP-2023.5: Temporary use Permit
Location: 868 Chichester Road, Gabriola Island
Application for a Temporary Use Permit for a short term vacation rental.
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1 - Staff Reports - none
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2 - Proposed Bylaw or Permit
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3 - Public Correspondence
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4 - Community Consultation - none
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5 - Other Information - none