Gibsons, BC

Advisory Design Panel

The Advisory Design Panel is reviewing a Form and Character Development Permit application for 'The Harbour,' a 28-unit cluster residential project. The panel will provide recommendations to Council on whether the design meets the Gibsons Landing Form and Character Development Permit Area Guidelines.

• Proposed 28-unit cluster residential development at 421-445 Gower Point Road
• Project consists of eight buildings, including six four-unit townhouses and two duplexes
• Review of conformance with Gibsons Landing Form and Character DPA Guidelines
• Discussion on a 3-storey façade that does not meet the 3.0 m step-back requirement
• Requirement for landscape lighting, planting plans, and retaining wall treatment

Ferry Advisory Committee

The Ferry Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss ferry service issues and provide advice to Council. The session includes updates on Performance Term 7 and a review of the committee's priority tracking and workplan.

• Performance Term 7 Update
• FAC Priority Tracking Review and Workplan
• Discussion on future meeting topics and schedule

Committee-of-the-Whole - 21 Jul 2026 (1PM)

The Committee of the Whole will review the Planning & Development Services Q2 2026 report, including the status of the $2.3 million Housing Accelerator Fund and its housing unit targets. It will also discuss the newly prepared Short‑Term Rental licensing framework, the launch of the Mobile Vending Program, and the development of a Request for Proposals for a Parks System Master Plan. Additional departmental reports on infrastructure, finance, and natural assets will be presented.

• Housing Accelerator Fund: $2,314,142 budget, $1,123,071 received; 174 net new housing units built (64% of 274‑unit target)
• Short‑Term Rental licensing framework prepared and adopted by Council for 35 non‑principal residences
• Mobile Vending Program launched; application intake closed June 29 with three complete applications received
• Parks System Master Plan Request for Proposals drafted to select a consultant
• Skyline Drive Water Main Project summary included in Infrastructure Services report

Regular Council - 21 Jul 2026 (3:30PM)

The Gibsons Council will consider adopting several bylaws regarding stormwater, business licenses, and traffic, along with updates to council remuneration policy. The body will also discuss the awarding of contracts for infrastructure projects and the 2027 Permissive Property Tax Exemption Bylaw.

• Stormwater Regulation Bylaw No. 1344, 2026
• Business License Amendment Bylaw No. 666-14, 2026
• Traffic and Highway Use Amendment Bylaw No. 1193-03, 2026
• Council Remuneration and Expense Reimbursement Bylaw No. 1354, 2026
• 2027 Permissive Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1353, 2026

Regular Council - 07 Jul 2026 (3:30PM)

Council will hear delegations from Blue Act Marine Society and Sunshine Coast Tourism, then consider adopting a heritage inventory, multiple bylaw amendments including a new short-term rental allocation policy, NZEV regulations, stormwater and water enforcement bylaws, and a shopping cart penalty. Also up for decision are the 2025 annual report, a contract award for Charman Creek Restoration Phase 2, 2027 permissive tax exemptions, and endorsement of a federal motion for BC Ferries funding.

• Adoption of Non-Principal Residence Short-Term Rental Business License Allocation Policy and amendment to Business License Bylaw 666-14
• First three readings of Neighbourhood Zero Emission Vehicle (NZEV) bylaw allowing NZEVs on roads with speed limits 40–50 km/h
• Contract award for Charman Creek Restoration Phase 2 (options on pages 3–4 of staff report)
• 2027 Permissive Property Tax Exemption Bylaw granting 4-year exemptions for specified properties
• Endorsement of federal motion M-35 calling for sustainable federal funding for BC Ferries

Committee-of-the-Whole - 07 Jul 2026 (1PM) - CANCELLED

Ferry Advisory Committee

The Ferry Advisory Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda, discuss a priority tracking review and refinement, and plan next steps for a workshop. The agenda contains no specific proposals, financial decisions, or public hearings. The committee's role is advisory on ferry service issues affecting Gibsons.

• FAC Priority Tracking Review and Refinement (business arising)
• Workshop Planning / Next Steps (new business)

Committee-of-the-Whole - 16 Jun 2026 (1PM) - CANCELLED

Regular Council - 16 Jun 2026 (3:30PM)

The Council will adopt several bylaws, including amendments to the Recreational Water Lease Control and Regulation Bylaw and the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw. It will approve the purchase of a Vacall AJV 610 hydro vac truck on a Freightliner chassis for $681,615. Staff will be directed to draft a Neighbourhood Zero Emission Vehicle bylaw, and parking time limits on key streets will be set.

• Approval of Hydro Vac Truck purchase from Kendrick Equipment for $681,615 (Vacall Canoe Contract #101221-GRD)
• Adoption of Town of Gibsons Recreational Water Lease Control and Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1121-02, 2026
• Adoption of Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1125-22, 2026 with updated penalties
• Adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1342-01, 2026
• Implementation of parking time limits on Gibsons Way, Winn Road, and Gower Point Road

Ferry Advisory Committee - 10 Jun 2026 (2:30PM)

The Ferry Advisory Committee will hear delegations from BC Ferries on the new reservation system and from the BC Ferries Authority on its governance role. The committee will also review and discuss its priority tracking document for Route 3 service issues. The meeting includes correspondence from the BC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union expressing support for the committee's work.

• Delegation from BC Ferries Vice President Brian Anderson on the new ferry reservation system and operational data
• Delegation from BC Ferries Authority Director Bill Dingwall on governance role
• Review and discussion of the Committee's priority framework document covering service reliability, reservations, and terminal operations
• Correspondence from BC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union offering support

Advisory Design Panel - 03 Jun 2026 (11AM)

The Advisory Design Panel will meet to approve previous minutes, receive an orientation for new members, and appoint a chair and co-chair. No development applications are scheduled for review. This is a procedural meeting.

• Adoption of minutes from December 3, 2025
• Director of Planning to provide orientation to panel members
• Appointment of Advisory Design Panel Chair and Co-Chair
• Next meeting date to be determined

Public Hearing - 02 Jun 2026 (3PM)

Gibsons Council is holding a public hearing to consider two bylaws: Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1339-01, 2026 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1342-01, 2026. The hearing will accept written and verbal submissions on proposed changes including land use redesignations, climate policy updates, and zoning text amendments. Council will receive public input before deciding on the bylaws.

• Rezoning 731 North Road from Mixed-Use Commercial to Public Institutional
• Rezoning Lot 14 Venture Way from Industrial Commercial Transition to Mixed-Use Commercial
• Permitting parks and recreation use over water lease areas fronting Armours Beach
• Exempting CM-1 zone from the 35-unit cap on non-principal-residence short-term rentals
• Clarifying building height measurement rules and removing restrictions on secondary suites in basements

Committee-of-the-Whole - 02 Jun 2026 (1PM)

The Committee-of-the-Whole is reviewing the scope and engagement strategy for a new Transportation Strategic Plan. The project aims to update road classifications, address traffic patterns, and identify priorities for active transportation and street parking. A $130,000 budget has been allocated for this work with McElhanney as the consultant.

• Transportation Strategic Plan scope and engagement strategy
• Lower Gibsons Parking Changes discussion
• Rates, Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1196-27, 2026 regarding development, sign, and mobile vending fees
• $130,000 budget for the Transportation Strategic Plan project

Regular Council - 02 Jun 2026 (3:30PM)

Council will vote on final adoption of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1339-01 and give third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1342-01, which rezone 731 North Road from mixed-use commercial to public institutional and update climate targets. A notice of motion directs staff to draft a bylaw allowing neighborhood zero-emission vehicles on roads with speed limits 40-50 km/h. Council will also consider bylaw amendments for eelgrass conservation areas and approve the 2025 Statement of Financial Information.

• Rezoning 731 North Road from Mixed-Use Commercial to Public Institutional (OCP and zoning bylaws)
• Rezoning Venture Way property from Industrial Commercial Transition to Mixed Use Commercial
• Updated climate targets: 40% community GHG reduction by 2035, 80% by 2050; corporate 30% by 2030, 100% by 2050
• Notice of motion to draft a Neighbourhood Zero Emission Vehicle bylaw
• Proposed eelgrass conservation area amendments to water lease and enforcement bylaws

Regular Council - 19 May 2026 - CANCELLED

Committee-of-the-Whole - 19 May 2026 - CANCELLED

Special Council

Council is scheduled to adopt the 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw, the 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw, and five parcel tax bylaws (water, sewer, recreation, drainage). The meeting also includes a closed session for land-related matters. Adoption of the May 5 special meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Adoption of 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1347
• Adoption of 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1348
• Adoption of Water Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1349
• Adoption of Sewer Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1350
• Closed session for land acquisition/disposition (section 90(1)(e))

Ferry Advisory Committee

The newly formed Ferry Advisory Committee is meeting for the first time to adopt its terms of reference and code of conduct, and to review several BC Ferries documents. Key items include BC Ferries' 'Charting the Course' strategic plan, the BC Ferry Commissioner's performance review of Route #3 (Langdale-Horseshoe Bay), and recent service improvement updates for that route. The committee also receives correspondence and sets future meeting dates.

• Review of BC Ferries 'Charting the Course' strategic plan
• BC Ferry Commissioner's performance probe into Route #3 (Langdale-Horseshoe Bay)
• BC Ferries Route #3 service improvement updates
• Adoption of the committee's terms of reference and Town of Gibsons Code of Conduct
• Received correspondence

Committee-of-the-Whole - 05 May 2026 - CANCELLED

Special Council

This special meeting will introduce multiple financial bylaws, including the 2026-2030 Financial Plan and tax rates for property, water, sewer, recreation, and drainage. Council will also decide on the Armours Beach Improvements Loan Authorization Bylaw and direct updates to the project design. Other items include a development variance permit, a short-term rental business licence policy, and a demolition waste reduction bylaw.

• Armours Beach Improvements Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1346, 2026 introduced for readings
• 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1347 given first three readings
• 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1348 and parcel tax bylaws for water, sewer, recreation, drainage
• Development Variance Permit to reduce lot width for subdivision at an unspecified location
• Direction to draft a Demolition Waste Reduction/Recycling bylaw

Regular Council - 05 May 2026 - CANCELLED

Regular Council

The council will adopt the Town of Gibsons' 2026 General Municipal Property Taxation Rates as presented in the staff report. It will also approve the 2025 draft audited financial statements and adopt Elections Bylaw No. 1345, 2026. A formal application will be submitted for up to $1 million from the Build Communities Strong Fund for the Lower Gibsons/Harbourfront Infrastructure Improvements Project. The Transportation Strategic Plan contract will be awarded to McElhanney Ltd. for $94,596 plus GST, with an additional $30,000 committed from the Housing Accelerator Fund.

• Adopt 2026 General Municipal Property Tax Rates (per staff report).
• Award Transportation Strategic Plan contract to McElhanney Ltd. for $94,596 + GST; commit $30,000 from Housing Accelerator Fund.
• Submit application to Build Communities Strong Fund for up to $1 million for Lower Gibsons/Harbourfront Infrastructure Improvements.
• Adopt Elections Bylaw No. 1345, 2026.
• Approve Town of Gibsons' 2025 draft audited financial statements.

Committee-of-the-Whole

The Committee-of-the-Whole will hear delegations on RCMP 2026 Q1 statistics, a request for a letter of support for the SCRD solid waste plan, and a YMCA youth program update. They will discuss the Armours Beach Project, including updating the design, introducing Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1346, 2026, and starting public engagement in May. Quarterly reports from several departments are also on the agenda.

• RCMP 2026 Q1 statistics show Gibsons calls for service increased 8.77% year-over-year
• Marc Sole requests letter of support for SCRD Draft Solid Waste Management Plan
• Pete Carson presents YMCA youth program update
• Armours Beach Project: update design, introduce Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1346, 2026, begin public engagement in May
• Quarterly reports from Planning, Infrastructure, Corporate Admin, and Finance departments

Regular Council

The Gibsons Council will adopt Elections Bylaw No. 1345, approve the five‑year General Municipal Budget and 2026 tax estimate, and appoint council members to the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel. It will also approve a $175,000 grant application for an Urban Forest Asset Management Program and award a $180,000 contract to Maycon Construction for Dougal Road headwalls and a box culvert. Additionally, the council will support the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s 2026 FireSmart Community Funding grant.

• First, second and third reading of Elections Bylaw No. 1345, 2026
• Approval of Schedule “A‑1” General Fund for the General Municipal Budget 2026‑2030 and 2026 Tax Estimate
• Appointment of all council members to the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel and scheduling of its meeting on May 5, 2026
• Submission of a $175,000 grant application to the FCM Green Municipal Fund for an Urban Forest Asset Management Program
• Award of a $180,000 (plus GST) contract to Maycon Construction for Dougal Road headwalls and box culvert

Committee-of-the-Whole - 07 Apr 2026 - CANCELLED

Special Council

The Special Council will vote on several bylaws, including a revision of the town's rates, fees and charges for water, sanitary sewer and garbage services. It will also consider the Animal Care and Regulation Bylaw and a notice‑enforcement amendment. A development variance permit will be authorized to extend the building longitudinal axis on two lots on Celia Crescent, and an encroachment agreement for a retaining wall at 566 Seaview Road will be approved.

• Adopt Rates, Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1196‑26, 2026 (revises water, sewer and waste fees)
• Adopt Animal Care and Regulation Bylaw No. 1328, 2025
• Adopt Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 1125‑20, 2025
• Authorize Development Variance Permit DVP‑2026‑01 to extend building longitudinal axis at 1045 and 1047 Celia Crescent
• Authorize encroachment agreement for the retaining wall at 566 Seaview Road

Regular Council - 17 Mar 2026 - CANCELLED

Committee-of-the-Whole

The Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss a Development Variance Permit for two duplexes at 1045 and 1047 Celia Crescent. The applicant seeks to exceed the 20-metre building longitudinal axis limit established in the new Zoning Bylaw No. 1342 to maintain consistency with previous designs in the Parkland neighbourhood.

• Development Variance Permit request for 1045 Celia Crescent (Lot 2) to increase building length from 20m to 24.7m
• Development Variance Permit request for 1047 Celia Crescent (Lot 3) to increase building length from 20m to 39.3m
• Update from Stewart Stinson regarding the Gibsons Public Art Gallery

Regular Council

The Town of Gibsons Council will discuss updating rates, fees, and charges for water, sewer, and waste services. The meeting includes decisions on animal care and control, mobile vending, and accessibility grants for Town Hall.

• Rates, Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 1196-26 for water, sewer, and waste rates
• Proposed Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 1328, 2025
• Grant application for Government of Canada Enabling Accessibility Fund for Town Hall
• Encroachment agreement for 566 Seaview Road
• Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw 1125-21 to include Zoning Bylaw 1342

Committee-of-the-Whole - 03 Mar 2026 - CANCELLED