Development Permit Areas
Municipalities have the authority to establish Development Permit Areas (DPAs) to protect the natural environment and ensure the livability and functionality of neighbourhoods. The Town of Gibsons has established guidelines to regulate development within the following DPAs. If a property falls under multiple DPAs (e.g., a multi-unit residential site within a Geotechnical Hazard Area), the guidelines for each applicable DPA must be followed and a Development Permit issued prior to development.
Development Permit Areas
The Town of Gibsons has established three Development Permit Areas (DPAs) to help regulate development in the Town of Gibsons.
2. Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA DPA)
3. Aquifer Protection (AP DPA)
Form and Character Development Permit Areas
The four Form and Character Development Permit Areas provide a standard of quality and design for development and public realm improvements in the Town of Gibsons.
1. Upper Gibsons Commercial(UGC) Development Permit Area
2. Multi-Unit Residential (MUR) Development Permit Area
3. Gibsons Landing (GL) Development Permit Area
4. Industrial Commercial (IC) Development Permit Area
