General Election Bylaw N0. 1137
Report on Bylaw No. 1137 for Gibsons
Public Communication

A Bylaw to ban the use of Body Gripping Traps within the Town of Gibsons. Download PDF document for more details.

The completion date for the construction of  Sunnycrest Road has been extended while BC Hydro servicing design is completed.  Please expect minor delays.  We appologize for any inconvenience.

If you have any concerns, please contact the Towns Director of Engineering, Dave Newman at 604-886-2274.

Just a reminder to all residents that all outdoor burning is prohibited without a valid permit.  This includes the Towns beaches.  For further information please contact Bylaw Enforcement at the Town office 604-886-2274.

RECREATIONAL WATER LEASE

The Town of Gibsons has been granted a lease by the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands including all tidal waters adjacent to the shoreline where it touches the lands of the Town, extending 305 meters (1,000 ft) from the shore.

The Council has developed a new bylaw to assist with the enhancement of public safety and the protection of the sensitive environmental areas within this recreational water lease.  The main focus of the bylaw is intended to provide local residents and visiting boaters with a clear understanding and protocol for travel and moorage within the area.  Please contact Sue Booth, Bylaw Enforcement Officer at 604.886.2274 should you have any questions.

Recreational Water Lease Control and Regulation Bylaw

DRAFT SUSTAINABILITY PLAN - JUNE 29, 2011

The Town of Gibsons is looking for a volunteer interested in serving on the Board of Variance.

The Board of Variance is an independent body established by Bylaw to consider applications for minor variances to the Town’s Zoning Bylaw.  The Board consists of 3 members appointed by the Council.  The term of the appointment is 3 years and meetings are at the call of the Chair.

If you are interested in being considered for appointment to the Board of Variance, or for further information on the mandate of the Board, please contact Michael Epp, Secretary to the Board of Variance at 604-886-2274 or by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Town of Gibsons policy regarding the removal of trees on public lands has been updated with the addition of:

• Reference and referral to the Planning Department, as the removal of trees is considered an alteration of land and part of the development process;
• Reference and referral to other agencies, such as the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, when trees are sited within riparian areas;
• The addition of a map showing areas where additional consultation and approval are a requirement; and,
• The addition of a 50 meter neighbourhood notification requirement.

The policy and map will soon be available on the website.