Streamlining the Approval of Development & Construction

The Development Approvals Enhancement Project (also known as the LGDAP project) is currently underway, working to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of how the City of Fernie processes development and construction applications. The goal of this project is to remove barriers to attainable housing by accelerating the construction of homes that people need.

This project is a collaborative effort between the City's Planning department and a consulting team, who are gearing up to host a series of engagement opportunities throughout late February, 2023.

How can you get involved?

• Join us for a presentation of the project at the Regular Meeting of Council on February 28, 2023. Meetings are streamed live to the City's Facebook page.
• Members of the development and construction communities are invited to attend a workshop on February 27, 2023 to help develop strategies for obtaining consistent development success. For more information email planning@fernie.ca
• Follow our progress on this initiative at the Development Approvals Enhancement Project webpage.

Work on this project is funded by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) through the Local Government Development Approvals Program. The project kicked off in September 2022 and runs through until August 2023.

Want to know more? Submit a question to the Project team via the Development Approvals Enhancement Project webpage.