Notice of Public Hearing Bylaw No. 2421

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing has been scheduled for MONDAY, June 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM 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: Riverside Way / Rivermount Place / Zwaryk Road (No Civic Address)
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot B, District Lot 5237, Kootenay District, Plan EPP38092 BYLAW: Bylaw 2421, cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 235, Bylaw No. 2421, 2021
PURPOSE: The applicant wishes to text amend the Zoning Bylaw to include a new zone titled R2-RS (Duplex Residential – Riverside). This new zone would allow duplexes and single-family dwellings with secondary suites. Duplexes would also be able to become Condo Hotels if stratified. The applicant further wishes to rezone the subject property from R1SL – Single Family Residential Small Lot to R2-RS – Duplex Residential Riverside.

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 "I Want To Participate In A Council Meeting" 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.