Notice of Development Variance Permit No. DVP-640
June 29, 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-640 at a Regular Meeting of Council on Tuesday, July 14, 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.
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Location: |
791 5th Avenue |
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Legal Description: |
Lot 5, Block 48, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District Plan 734A |
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Purpose: |
The proposed variance will allow the applicant to repair and reconstruct a single-car garage on the subject lot by varying Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 as follows:
i. Vary Section 4.2.1.4: Minimum Side Yard Setback From: 1.5 m To: 0.08 m.
ii. Vary Section 4.2.1.4: Minimum Rear Yard Setback From: 1.5 m To: 0.23 m. |
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. to 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. on 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. 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 50 metres of the subject property in accordance with Section 499 of the Local Government Act.
