The Executive Committee can sponsor fees for applications that benefit the community at large.
Eligible Applicants
- an applicant seeking to implement specific objectives of an Official Community Plan with broad community benefits.
- non-profit agencies or organizations seeking to establish, expand or modify a facility for the benefit of the community that is consistent with goals in the Official Community Plan.
- established or establishing institutions supported by taxpayers seeking to establish, expand or modify a community facility.
Eligible Applications
- Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendments
- Development Permits
- Development Variance Permits
- Temporary Use Permits
Application Process
Submit this form, or the details in a letter, with your development application. Applicants are encouraged to file this form with or after their development application.
Recently Sponsored Applications:
2023/24
- $1,250 – Hornby Island Arts Council development permit application for building a new Arts Centre.
2021/22
- $715 – The Galiano Club for a development variance permit allowing for a storage shed to be built on the property which will support club initiatives including the Food Program.
- $935 – Mayne Island Agricultural Society & Fall Fair for a development variance permit to allow for a covered entry to the front of the building now serving as the new Thrift Store.
- $4,400 – Galiano Affordable Living Society (GALI) rezoning application fee for a 20-unit affordable housing project.
- $1,100 – Mayne Island Agricultural Society and Fall Fair for Temporary Use Permit fee for a thrift store, archive, and museum storage within an existing dwelling, and for expanded outdoor fall fair uses.
- $4,950 – Denman Housing Association [Denman Green] re-zoning application fee for a 20-unit affordable housing project.
2020/21
- $1,100 – Mayne Island Early Childhood Society for Temporary Use Permit fee for operation of a temporary licensed daycare facility.
- $5,500 – Mayne Island rezoning application fees to allow for a 10-unit affordable housing project.
- $1,000 – Gabriola Housing Society’s rezoning application fee for a 24-unit affordable housing project.
- $4,950 – Gulf Islands Galisle Affordable Rental Housing Society for rezoning application fee for a 12-unit affordable housing development.
- $935 – Ruxton Island Property Owners Association for a development permit application for a 42 square meter emergency service equipment storage building.
2019/20
- $2,035 – Salt Spring Island Community Services’ development permit and development variance permit fees for a 24‑unit affordable housing project
2018/19
- $700 – Salt Spring Tennis Association’s rezoning application fee for an indoor tennis court
- $4,950 – Denman Housing Association’s rezoning application fee for a 20-unit affordable housing development (withdrawn)
- $4,400 – Gulf Islands Seniors Residence Association’s rezoning application fee for a 48-unit seniors affordable housing project