Bowen Island Municipality Website

981 Artisan Lane

Bowen Island, B.C. V0N 1G2

Tel: 604-947-4255 Fax: 604-947-0562

Staff Members:

Director of Planning: Hap Stelling - hstelling@bimbc.ca
Community Planner: Jasmine Jawanda - jjawanda@bimbc.ca

Building Inspector: Joldine Lee - jlee@bimbc.ca

Building & Planning Clerk: Sandi Laudrum - slaudrum@bimbc.ca

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (closed 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm)

Building Inspection Hours - Tuesdays & Fridays:

Office: 8:30 am - 12:00 noon Inspections: 1:00 pm - 4:15 pm

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Planning Department

The core functional activities of the Planning Department are long-range & current planning and building inspection. These responsibilities include reviews and amendments to the Official Community Plan & Land-Use bylaw, the interpretation and application of various development control functions, and effective delivery of the building inspection program.

Planning Department staff respond to inquiries from the public-at-large, developers & contractors, other stakeholders in planning processes, and representatives of other government agencies. We also participate in and support local & regional committees and boards.

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Planning Initiatives:

Cape Roger Curtis:

Land Use Bylaw (LUB) Bylaw No.57, 2002 and Amendments

The use of land, buildings, and structures on the island is regulated through the Municipality's Land Use Bylaw. The Land Use Bylaw controls the use of all land on the island and is an important tool for implementing the policies contained in the Official Community Plan. All properties on the island have a specific legal zone. The Land Use Bylaw regulates use, size, height, the siting of buildings and structures, as well as subdivision servicing requirements, parking standards, and special development permits guidelines.

Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 282, 2010 and Schedules

The Official Community Plan is a long range vision for the Municipality. The OCP is a legal document that provides a policy framework that helps guide and manage Bowen Island's future development and community growth. The OCP contains objectives and policies that are used to help guide municipal decisions on housing, transportation, parks and trail development, environment and natural resource use, municipal services, and economic development. The OCP attempts to identify current and future community objectives and needs. As one of the Municipality's most important documents, the OCP serves to balance the social, environmental, and economic needs of the community.

Development Permits 2010:

DP-01-2010

PAUL SANDER

Jan. 12, 2010
1292 Anastasia Rd.
Issued

DP-02- 2010 BOWEN ISLAND PROPERTIES Jan. 15, 2010 Seymour Landing Issued

DP-03-2010 Lorne Lieske Feb. 16, 2010 410 Josephine Dr Issued

DP-04-2010 Jason Jacquet Feb. 26, 2010 661 Buchanan Rd. Issued

DP-05-2010 Custom Coastal Homes Ltd. Mar. 16, 2010 1332 Eaglecliff Rd. Issued

DP-06-2010 BC Camping Guild Mar. 30, 2010 871Green Rd. Issued

DP-07-2010 Frank Griffiths April 21, 2010 380 Josephine Dr. Issued

DP-08-2010 David Sia/Betty Morton April 26, 2010 1600 Whitesails Drive Issued

DP-09-2010
Peter King/Toni Levertt
May 28, 2010 626 Cowan RD. Issued

DP-10-2010 Steve Livaja June 4, 2010 567 Cowan Road Issued

DP-11-2010 Custom Coastal Homes Ltd. June 7, 2010 1328 Oceanview Rd. Issued

DP-12-2010 Heidi Kuhrt June 10, 2010 1380 Fernie Rd. Issued

DP-13-2010 John Kotz June 18, 2010 401 Josephine Drive Issued

DP-14-2010 Wendy & Russell Hackney Aug. 5, 2010 1587 Tunstall Blvd. Issued

DP-15-2010
John David White Sept. 23, 2010 590 Cowan Rd. Issued

DP-16-2010 Fentie & Wichmann Nov. 29, 2010 1597 Whitesails Drive Issued

DP-17-2010 Carter Dec. 3, 2010 1512 Eaglecliff Rd. Issued

DP-18-2010 Henrichsen Dec. 23, 2010 1604 Rockmoyne Place Issued

Development Permits 2011:

DP-01-2011
WCD Developments Jan. 20, 2011 996 Dorman Rd. Issued

DP-02-2011
The Cape on Bowen Community Development Ltd.
(replaced by DP-08-2011)
Jan. 28, 2011 1785 Cape Drive
Withdrawn

DP-03-2011 Haxby, Ron & Helen Feb. 17, 2011 484 Sunset Road
Issued

DP-04-2011 Rainforest Construction Ltd. March 2, 2011 585 Prometheus Pl.
Cancelled

DP-05-2011 Seymour Bay Foundation March 11, 2011 917 Cowan Pt. Drive
Issued

DP-06-2011 Harry Patrick March 14,2011 1266 Hikers Trail Rd.
Issued

DP-07-2011 Michael & Wendy Shannon March 18, 2011 1550 Adams Road
On hold information pending from owner.

DP-08-2011 The Cape on Bowen March 21, 1011 1800 Roger Curtis Lane
Withdrawn

DP-09-2011

The Cape on Bowen

August 24, 2011

Lots 20-43 & 49-59 DL 1548

Withdrawn

DP-10-2011 BIM - Satellite Fire Hall Sept. 6, 2011 Corner of Adams & DeeCee Rds.
Issued

DP-11-2011
Margaret Duncan Oct. 4, 2011 1623 Old Eagle Cliff Road.
Issued

DP-12-2011 Rick Carter Oct. 28, 2011 1429 Eagle Cliff Road

DP-13-2011 Alan Leigh December 16, 2011 604 Grafton Road

Board of Variance Applications 2010:

Permit No. Property Owner Date Received Property Address Comments

BOV-01-2010 Chaiton & Rosenberg Feb. 2, 2010 506 Eves Road Issued

BOV-02-2010 Barry Cleator May 28, 2010 221 Eagle Rock Lane Issued

BOV-03-2010 Wichmann & Fentie Aug. 12, 2010 1597 Whitesails Dr. Issued

Board of Variance Permits 2011:

Permit No. Property Owner Date Received Property Address Comments

BOV-01-2011 King May 13, 2011 626 Cowan Road
Issued

BOV-02-2011 Halabisky May 27, 2011 1292 WF

BOV-03-2011 Eyssen June 6, 2011 1409 Eagle Cliff Rd.
Issued

BOV-4-2011 Carter Oct. 28, 2011 1429 Eagle Cliff Rd.

Board of Variance Permits 2012:

Permit No. Property Owner Date Received Property Address Comments

BOV-01-2012 1565988 Alberta Ltd. Jan. 4, 2012 48 Eagle Tree Rd. Cancelled- Not Required.

Application Forms:

Information Sheets:

Aerial and Waterways Map
Community Profile (Demographics, Housing, Employment, Transportation Statistics)
Development Permit
OCP Amendments Procedure
Requirements for Setbacks and Retaining Walls
Site Plan Example
Subdivision Procedure
Temporary Use Permits
Variance Permits
Zoning Amendments
Board of Variance

Schedule of Planning Fees: Click Here

Building Inspection

Building Inspection Hours - Tuesdays & Fridays:
Office: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Inspections: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Building Permits are required for, but not limited to, any new construction demolition, alteration or addition to a structure, accessory building, deck more than 600mm (2ft) above grade, swimming pool and retaining walls 1.5m (5ft) or higher.
Sub-trade permits are required for plumbing installations, except when plumbing is included in the Building Permit. Sub-trade permits are also required for gas and electrical installations and are issued by the Gas and Safety Branch and the Electrical Safety Branch.
In some cases, a Development Permit may be required (see Planning Department section, above).
A registered property owner or agent for the property owner may apply for the building permit Building Permit Application Form (print only the first three pages for the application only). Submitted building plans must comply with zoning regulations, the Bowen Island Municipality Building Bylaw and the B.C. Building Code.
A building permit may expire if work is not commenced within 12 months from the date of issuance and if work is discontinued for a period of 12 months or more. It is the responsibilty of the property owner or his/her agent to call for the required inspections.

Schedule of Inspections Normally Required for a Construction Project:

Site and Forms: at this time a copy of a legal site survey is required to show the position of the forms relative to the lot lines, streams, easements, high water mark of tidal water, etc.
Plumbing Under Slab: before leveling and installing vapour barrier.
Drain Tile and Water Line Connection: prior to backfilling.
Basement/Crawl Space Floor: after leveling and installing vapour barrier and before pouring slab.
Plumbing: before covering any part of the plumbing system.
Framing: at the framing inspection all levels including the roof and decks should be framed up. Further, stairways should be roughed-in. Chimney chases, drop ceilings and firestops are to be completed. Windows and exterior doors should be installed. All other services need to be roughed-in at the framing inspection this includes rough-in plumbing, heating, air conditioning, sprinkler systems (if required), electrical work and any structural members which require an engineers certificate before being covered by insulation.
Vapour Barrier and Insulation.
Final: covering all safety issues and including such items as handrails, guardrails, protection of all vapour barrier, finising of kitchen and bathroom flooring, and installation of deadbolts on all exterior doors. Other finishing work, for example kitchen cabinets, is not inspected. However one bathroom must be functional with a locking door, and one kitchen sink must be functional.

Other inspections may be required from time to time. An Occupancy Certificate is issued after completion of new residences and buildings Requirements for an Occupancy Certificate. A Letter of Completion is issued after all other work is done under the building permit. Completion deposits will be returned after an Occupancy Certificate or Letter of Completion has been issued.

Building Statistics: 2003 - 2013