Notice of Public Hearing Bylaw 2413

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing has been scheduled for MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021 at 7:00 PM at FERNIE CITY HALL located at 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC so that Council may hear representations from persons who believe their interest in property is affected by a proposed amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 1750.

To comply with physical distancing requirements, Council meetings are held by electronic means as authorized by Ministerial Order No. M192. In-person meeting attendance is unavailable for the public at this time and the public is encouraged to view meetings via the livestream webinar or archived recordings.

LOCATION: Lot 16C and a Portion of Lot 16D – McLeod Avenue
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 16C and a Portion of Lot 16D, Block 3, District Lot5455, Kootenay District, Plan 1613
BYLAW: Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 Amendment Bylaw No. 232, Bylaw No. 2413, 2020 PURPOSE: The applicant wishes to rezone their properties From RWF1 – Low Density Residential West Fernie Steep Slope To R-WF – Low Density Residential West Fernie. This would increase the development potential, as the current development potential is limited by the steep slopes in the area and the minimum lot size regulated by the current zoning.

PROVIDE YOUR COMMENTS: This Notice is published in accordance with Section 467 of the Local Government Act.

City Hall 501-3rd Ave.
Box 190 Fernie, BC V0B 1M0
www.fernie.ca

Public participation in this Public Hearing will be conducted by written submission and electronic participation. To participate remotely please visit https://www.fernie.ca/EN/main/want/participate-in-a-council-meeting.html for details. If you do not wish to participate but would like to view the proceedings, please visit the City’s “Upcoming Events” page to watch OR listen to the livestream. The meeting is also available for viewing via the City’s archived records on the “Council Meeting Videos” page.

Written comments must be submitted before 2:00 PM the day of the Public Hearing by any of the following formats:

BY EMAIL: cityhall@fernie.ca
IN PERSON: City Hall 501 – 3rd Avenue (drop in front door mail slot after hours)
BY FAX: (250) 423.3034
BY MAIL: City of Fernie (Planning) PO Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0

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 published in the meeting agenda.