Notice of Development Variance Permit No. DVP-625
February 23, 2026
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-625 at a Regular Meeting of Council on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Fernie Senior Citizens Drop In Centre located at 562 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC. Council meetings are available for all members of the public to attend or watch electronically via a Zoom webinar link posted to the City of Fernie website prior to each meeting. Council meetings can also be viewed via a YouTube live stream from the City of Fernie YouTube page. Please visit www.fernie.ca/meetings for more information.
LOCATION: 85 Cokato Road
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot A, Plan NEP60850, District Lot 4589, Kootenay Land District
PURPOSE: The proposed variance will allow for a 3-building apartment development on the subject lot by:
Varying Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 as follows:
i. Vary Section 4.2.4.4: Maximum Building Height (Principal Building)
From: 12m To: 15.5m
ii. Vary Section 4.2.4.4: Rear Yard Setback (Accessory Building)
From: 2.1m To: 1.5m
iii. Vary Section 5.5(f): Parking Standards
From: paved surface To: gravel surface
iv. Vary Section 5.7: Off Street Loading
From: 5 stalls To: 2 stalls
v. Vary Section 4.2.4.5: Interior Amenity Area
From: 1.4m2/dwelling unit To: 0m2/dwelling unit
Varying the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 2514 as follows:
i. Vary Section 2.2: Metering
From: Watermain Vault at property line To: Interior Water Meter for the future
INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS
A copy of the proposed development variance permit and other relevant documents may be viewed on our “Latest News” page on the City website at www.fernie.ca and in person at City Hall, located at 501 – 3rd Avenue, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays.
PROVIDE YOUR COMMENTS
Public participation will be accepted through written submission and must be submitted before 2:00 p.m the day of the Council Meeting where the DVP will be considered by any of the following formats:
Email: cityhall@fernie.ca
Mail: City of Fernie, PO Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0
Drop Off: City Hall 501 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC or insert in front door mail slot after hours
Fax: 250-423-3034
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 mailed and hand delivered to all properties within 50m of the subject property in accordance with Section 499 of the Local Government Act.
Draft Permit 1 - Staff Recommendation
Draft Permit 2 - Applicant's Ask
A description of the two versions of the proposed Deveopment Variance Permit can be found in the staff report, which will form part of the meeting agenda published by Friday, March 6, 2026.
