Seeking Public Comment
DVP-2026-0137
870 Forster Lane
Regular Council Meeting
1:00 PM on Monday, November 23, 2026
Project Description
A Development Variance Permit application has been submitted for an increase to lot coverage in order to allow an in-ground swimming pool, a covered walkway and an accessory building. A dwelling and an accessory garage on the property have already been approved.
The lot coverage maximum in this zone is 500 sq m. The variance requested would allow a lot coverage of 583 sq m.
Location
Application Form
Application Form Section 6
Site Plan
More Information at the Bowen Island Community Centre
The application may be viewed on the municipal website or at the Bowen Island Community Centre at 580 Bowen Island Trunk Road between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (excluding statutory holidays).
Timeline
Your Comments Are Welcome
Written submissions may be delivered to the Community Centre by 11:00 am on the meeting date (contact information below):
- In person
- By mail
- By fax
- By email to mayorandcouncil@bimbc.ca
To ensure a fair process, written submissions cannot be accepted after the deadline.
Verbal submissions may be made to Mayor and Council at the meeting:
1:00 PM on Monday, November 23, 2026
In the Conference Room at the Bowen Island Community Centre
580 Bowen Island Trunk Road, OR
Virtually via Zoom
Questions?
Please contact Drew Bakken, Island Community Planner at 604-947-4255 ext. 233 or email dbakken@bimbc.ca.