What the Islands Trust and the CVRD decided, and what the recording says they said.
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The Executive Committee said the proposed bylaw may conflict with Trust policies on farming, community character and water use.
Governance · 2026-09-25 · Trust-wide, reported once for every island
The Executive Committee forwarded a request for $15,000 for Secretariat Services to the Financial Planning Committee for inclusion in the draft 2027/28 budget.
Governance · 2026-09-22 · Trust-wide, reported once for every island
The board will notify the North Pender Island Local Trust Committee that it does not recommend proposed Bylaw No. 242 because information about impacts on nearby protected areas is insufficient.
Governance · 2026-09-20 · Trust-wide, reported once for every island
The Committee of the Whole recommended that staff arrange referral responses by sections of the draft Policy Statement as work continues.
Governance · 2026-09-20 · Trust-wide, reported once for every island
The board said the proposed bylaws would align Denman Island’s official community plan and zoning with the conservation purpose of two properties.
Governance · 2026-09-20 · Trust-wide, reported once for every island
The Financial Planning Committee received the audited statements for information and will present them for approval at the June Trust Council meeting.
Governance · 2026-09-20 · Trust-wide, reported once for every island
The Islands Trust Executive Committee’s next regular business meeting was moved from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to accommodate another meeting scheduled that day.
Governance · 2026-09-20 · Trust-wide, reported once for every island
The March 2 community information meeting covered proposed zoning, water monitoring and next steps before a public hearing.
Governance · 2026-09-18 · Denman Island
The Local Trust Committee heard updates on the proposed seniors affordable housing project before a public hearing and scheduled consideration of the bylaws for March 16.
Governance · 2026-09-18 · Denman Island
The Local Trust Committee approved amendments, three readings and a referral to the Islands Trust Executive Committee for approval.
Governance · 2026-09-18 · Denman Island
The Local Trust Committee referred three bylaws for comment and requested a community information meeting before further readings.
Governance · 2026-09-18 · Denman Island
The committee gave third readings and forwarded housing-related bylaws for approval after a public hearing and discussion of the Denman Housing Association project.
Governance · 2026-09-18 · Denman Island
The committee removed most listed bylaws from a penalty schedule and deferred a separate decision on short-term vacation rentals.
Governance · 2026-09-18 · Denman Island
The Local Trust Committee declined to pursue an expedited funding application and will develop a basic housing project process instead.
Governance · 2026-09-18 · Denman Island
The Local Trust Committee asked for First Nations engagement, community housing information and public-engagement options as the review moves forward.
Governance · 2026-09-18 · Denman Island
The Local Trust Committee approved next steps for a housing review and gave first reading to a bylaw amendment for additional units at Triple Rock.
Governance · 2026-09-18 · Denman Island
The committee will instead examine density-bank alternatives and accessory dwelling units as part of its housing review.
Governance · 2026-09-18 · Denman Island
The Local Trust Committee endorsed an integrated process and asked staff to prepare an engagement plan for a later meeting.
Governance · 2026-09-18 · Denman Island
The plan focuses community feedback on housing options before policy proposals move forward.
Governance · 2026-09-18 · Denman Island
The Local Trust Committee requested staff arrange a September or October session to discuss the housing project.
Governance · 2026-09-18 · Denman Island
The Local Trust Committee agreed on housing-policy directions including limits on some residential lots and further discussion of environmental and heritage protection.
Governance · 2026-09-18 · Denman Island
The committee gave third readings to bylaws adding four residential units and permitting secondary suites, then forwarded them for approvals.
Governance · 2026-09-18 · Denman Island
The Local Trust Committee requested wastewater, site-plan and housing-agreement information before considering first reading.
Governance · 2026-09-18 · Denman Island
The Executive Committee forwarded the First Nations Referral Work Plan after trustees requested more specificity and rationale.
Governance · 2026-09-18 · Trust-wide, reported once for every island
The committee discussed preparations for the next Islands Trust Council meeting and forwarded geographical-names correspondence for the September agenda.
Governance · 2026-09-18 · Trust-wide, reported once for every island
A motion to pause work until a newly elected council takes over failed, while a separate motion to continue refining the companion handbook also failed on a tied vote.
Governance · 2026-09-18 · Trust-wide, reported once for every island
The committee voted to advance a draft process for consideration at Trust Council’s September 2026 meeting, subject to amendments.
Governance · 2026-09-18 · Trust-wide, reported once for every island
The Local Trust Committee requested draft bylaws and additional information before considering further steps on the application.
Governance · 2026-09-18 · Denman Island
The Local Trust Committee requested draft heritage-area bylaws, further archaeological information and a possible restrictive covenant for the rezoning application.
Governance · 2026-09-18 · Denman Island
The committee met privately on August 12 and requested staff schedule another meeting.
Governance · 2026-09-17 · Trust-wide, reported once for every island
The committee approved a closed meeting on August 21 to discuss personal information about an Islands Trust officer, employee or agent.
Governance · 2026-09-17 · Trust-wide, reported once for every island
Bylaw notices concerning Camp Denman have been disputed, with adjudication and possible legal action to follow if compliance is not reached.
Governance · 2026-09-16 · Denman Island
The bylaws received third reading and will go to Islands Trust’s Executive Committee and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval.
Governance · 2026-09-15 · Denman Island
The Local Trust Committee deferred first reading of proposed bylaws for the Denman Community Land Trust Association project at the applicant’s request.
Governance · 2026-09-07 · Denman Island
The Local Trust Committee also asked bylaw enforcement staff to attend its next meeting to discuss enforcement of short-term vacation rentals.
Governance · 2026-09-07 · Denman Island
The committee asked staff to prepare draft amendments for the Denman Housing Association project after reviewing its site plan, water system and financial information.
Governance · 2026-09-07 · Denman Island
Trustees said staff was expected to provide options at the February 7 meeting after reviewing a pending K’ómoks Nation referral update.
Governance · 2026-09-06 · Denman Island
The Local Trust Committee approved amendments and sent the proposed bylaws for further approvals after hearing questions and public submissions about farming, water and mapping.
Governance · 2026-09-06 · Denman Island
Trustees requested draft bylaws and further information on water, sewage, shoreline protection, cultural heritage and access.
Governance · 2026-09-06 · Denman Island
The proposed changes received first readings and will go to agencies, First Nations and a public meeting and hearing.
Governance · 2026-09-06 · Denman Island
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