Letter Discusses Impact of Hornby Tourist Vehicle Traffic on Denman Infrastructure

governance · 2023 · Denman Island roads and ferry terminals

A letter from a Denman resident argues that increased Hornby Island tourist vehicle traffic, linked to the growth of short-term rentals, is severely overburdening Denman's terminal-to-terminal roads and ferry access. The letter cites research on short-term rentals' impact on affordable housing and calls for reducing short-term rental months and requiring permits. It also notes safety concerns, ferry wait times, and calls for a direct ferry to Hornby as a long-term solution.

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• “The Hornby Economic Enhancement group’s (HICEEC) resolve to keep the short-term rental bylaw unchanged and expand into the remaining months of the year would significantly impact an already overburdened infrastructure... The Advisory Planning Commission’s recommendations to reduce the months of operation from the current five to the original three and to require Temporary Use Permits... The problem Hornby traffic is creating for Denman is recorded on the BCF Denman Community Page... The Friends ” — The Islands Grapevine – October 5th, 2023 (October 5th, 2023)

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