Development Variance Permit No. 482

Pursuant to Section 499 of the Local Government Act, public notice is hereby given that Council for the City of Fernie will consider the issuance of Development Variance Permit No. DVP-482 at a Regular Meeting of Council on MONDAY, December 14, 2020 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers at FERNIE CITY HALL located at 501 – 3 rd Avenue.

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LOCATION: 1521 – 2 nd Avenue
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot B, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan NEP90283 PURPOSE: The proposed variance will legalize the siting of the existing structure on the subject lot and decrease the minimum residential unit size needed to allow the principal building to remain as-is on the subject property by varying the City of Fernie Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 as follows:
• Section 4.2.2.4.1.3(a): Minimum Setback, Principal Building:
• Rear-Yard From 6.0m To 1.68m
• Side-Yard From 1.5m To 1.37m
• Section 4.2.2.4.1.9: Minimum Residential Unit Size, Primary Residential Unit From 75 sq. m. To 54 sq. m.

COMMENTS: All persons wishing to provide comments about the proposed development variance permit may provide written comments by:

Email: cityhall@fernie.ca
Mail: City of Fernie, PO Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0
Drop Off: Insert in front door mail slot at City Hall 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC
Fax: 250-423-3034

Written submissions must be received no later than 4:00 PM December 14, 2020 in order to ensure their availability to Council at the meeting. All written submissions must include your name and street address and are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Please note that written submissions will form part of the public record and will be published in the meeting agenda. For information about the proposed development variance permit please contact the Planning Department at (250) 423.6817 or via email at cityhall@fernie.ca. Notice was distributed in accordance with Section 499 of the Local Government Act.