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Denman Island, British Columbia June 26, 2018 No. 62

Back issue. The Denman Firestarter did not exist on 2018-06-26. This edition was compiled on 2026-09-06 from the public record as it stood on 2018-06-26, and contains nothing dated after that day — no outcomes, no hindsight. It is a reconstruction of what was on the record at the time, not a document from the time.

Governance

Denman trustees approve proactive enforcement of short-term rentals

The standing resolution directs bylaw enforcement staff to make efforts to bring unlawful operations into compliance.

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Denman Island Local Trust Committee trustees approve a standing resolution directing Bylaw Enforcement staff to undertake proactive enforcement of short-term vacation rentals on Denman Island. Trustee Critchley says staff will make efforts to work with unlawful operations to bring them into compliance. 1

Trustee Busheikin supports the resolution, saying she has spoken with many constituents who raised concerns about short-term vacation rentals since the previous meeting. The motion carries. 1

The committee also approves a Development Variance Permit for the Denman Community Land Trust Association to vary proof-of-water requirements for one of two lots proposed to be subdivided through a lot-line adjustment. Trustees say the adjustment represents a minor change involving an easement right-of-way and dedicated access, and that the Official Community Plan contains policies supporting affordable housing. 1

The committee adopts a bylaw concerning driving on the foreshore and asks staff to prepare a media release about it. 1

The committee schedules its next regular meeting for Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at 9:30 am at the Denman Activity Centre. 1

Denman Fire Rescue

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Denman trustees approve proactive enforcement of short-term rentals

  • 1. Denman Island Local Trust Committee Minutes — June 26, 2018 — “that Bylaw Enforcement staff undertake proactive enforcement of Short-term Vacation Rentals on Denman Island”

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