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-2023.1 (BC Ferries Terminal Development)
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
GB-RZ-2024-0091 (Mid Island Co-op)
Location: 793 Lockinvar Lane, PID: 002-623-463
Mid Island Consumer Services Cooperative (the Co-op) is applying for amendments to both the Gabriola Official Community Plan (OCP) and Land Use Bylaw (LUB) to add ‘Propane Storage’ as a principal permitted use on the property located at 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 an adequate supply to Island customers – an additional weeks’ worth. The draft OCP and LUB bylaw amendments include adding the subject property to Development Permit Area 7 – The Village Centre, and creating a site-specific Village Commercial 4 (VCR) zone for the parcel.
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1. Staff Report
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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
GB-RZ-2025-0138 (Seward Developments Inc.)
Location: 1900 Stalker Road, PID: 004-008-910
This application proposes to amend both the Official Community Plan and Land Use Bylaw to facilitate a three-lot subdivision. The application also proposes a covenant and park dedication.
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1. Staff Reports
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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
Development Variance Permit Applications
GB-DVP-2022.3 (Pink)
Location: 1160 The Strand, PID: 008-828-067
Application for a variance to allow shoreline protection.
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1 - Staff Report
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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 (Woodside)
Location: 1170 The Strand, PID: 008-828-059
Application for a variance to allow shoreline protection.
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1 - Staff Report
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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
Temporary Use Permit Applications
PL-TUP-2025-0126 (Campbell)
Location: 2235 Shaw Road, PID: 005-795-702
Application for a Temporary Use Permit for a short-term vacation rental located in a principal dwelling.
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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
PL-TUP-2026-0002 (Berry Point)
Location: 1016 Berry Point Road, Gabriola Island, V0R 1X1, PID: 000-334-715
Legal Description: LOT 2. BLOCK 9, SECTION 23, GABRIOLA ISLAND, NANAIMO DISTRICT, PLAN 1673
Application for a Temporary Use Permit for a short-term vacation rental.
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1 - Staff Reports
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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