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Piers Island Land Use Bylaw, 2001 (Bylaw No. 373)
The Salt Spring Island Local Trust Committee's land use bylaw, which applies in Saltspring Island. Our summary of its 1 residential zone zone, read from the consolidation to 2003-07-31 and checked 2026-10-11. Its other zones aren't summarised here.
The zones side by side
| Zone | Homes allowed | Smallest lot for a subdivision | Lot coverage | Height limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Residential | One single-family home per lot (ss. 3.5.1, 8.1.1) and one auxiliary guest cottage of up to 37 m² for non-paying visitors (ss. 3.8, 8.1.1) | 0.5 ha, with its own septic system and a community water connection (s. 5.2.1) | 20% (s. 8.1, density table) | 7.5 m and two storeys (s. 3.3.1); accessory buildings 4.6 m (s. 3.3.2) |
"Not set" means the zone itself sets no figure; general rules elsewhere in the bylaw may still apply. Each zone's page has its uses, setbacks and the general rules that apply to it.
Site-specific exceptions listed in the bylaw by legal description can add or change uses for one property, and development permit areas, the ALR and building rules apply on top. Confirm with the Islands Trust's office for the island before you buy or build.
Source: Piers Island Land Use Bylaw, 2001 (Bylaw No. 373) (summarised in our words); zone map: Open Government Licence – Islands Trust.