Planning and Development

The City's Planning and Development department oversees the city's physical development and growth, processes land use and development applications, and provides professional planning advice to Council, city departments, and the public.

The Planning and Development department can provide support and information related to zoning, development permits, planning initiatives, the City's Official Community Plan, land use, and other related bylaws.

The Planning and Development department helps to guide the growth of Fernie through the management of various applications and permits:

Referrals

When land outside the City of Fernie boundary is proposed to be rezoned for development, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) works with the City of Fernie Planning and Development department to ensure any concerns are brought forward and considered by the RDEK Board of Directors as part of their decision-making process.

The RDEK communicates with the Planning and Development department through a Referral Process, allowing the City of Fernie to comment on any proposed RDEK zoning bylaw amendments.

Referral responses provided to the RDEK regarding zoning amendment bylaws are available for viewing online here. 

Current Projects

Learn how the City is working to encourage and improve affordable housing options across the community.

Visit the Housing and Development project page at Let's Talk Fernie for links to resources and regular updates.

Reports