Mayne trustees approve temporary events permit for three years

The Mayne Island Local Trust Committee approved a temporary use permit after discussing past event feedback, economic benefits and plans to work with Island Health.

The Mayne Firestarter · Governance · 2026-02-23 · updated 2026-09-22 · Mayne Island

The Mayne Island Local Trust Committee approved issuance of Temporary Use Permit PL-TUP-2026-0035 for a period of three (3) years. [1]

Planner Bruce Belcher reviewed the application, and trustees described it as straightforward and said operators had received positive feedback for events hosted in the past. [1]

A trustee described the proposed events as a community asset that can provide positive economic spinoffs for the community. [1]

A trustee also expressed support for the applicant’s intention to work with Island Health and bring water onsite for events. [1]

The committee also approved a development variance permit for PL-DVP-2025-0478. [1]

The committee adopted Mayne Island Official Community Plan Bylaw 194 and Mayne Island Land Use Bylaw 195 after the Island Planner said the application had been approved by the Ministry. [1]

Sources

  1. Mayne Island Local Trust Committee Minutes — February 23, 2026
    MA-2026-022 It was Moved and Seconded, that Mayne Island Local Trust Committee approves issuance of Temporary Use Permit PL-TUP-2026-0035 for a period of three (3) years. CARRIED

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