Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw Update

The Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw (SDS Bylaw) regulates the subdivision and development of land, including the administrative and technical standards for initiating and completing developments. The existing SDS Bylaw was written and adopted by council in 1998. Since that time, the City has updated plans and bylaws such as the Official Community Plan, and Active Transportation Master Plan and Asset Management Policy. As a result of these updates and the evolution of industry best practices, changes to the SDS Bylaw are required to better meet the needs of the City and residents today and into the future.

The objectives for the bylaw update are to:

• Align the SDS Bylaw with updated City plans, bylaws and policies such as the Official Community Plan, Active Transportation Master Plan, and Asset Management Policy
• Incorporating the Master Municipal Construction Document (MMCD) into the SDS Bylaw to reflect design and development best practices

Project timeline

The City of Fernie (City) has engaged ISL Engineering to update the SDS Bylaw and through the spring and summer has been engaging with developers, City staff, the public and those interested in land development, to gain insight and understanding of their experience using the current SDS Bylaw.

During the second phase of engagement the project team shared how feedback from the first round of engagement was used to refine the bylaw and the team is currently preparing and finalizing the draft bylaw for City council review and approval in Spring 2024.

How can you get involved?

As a resident, business, or property owner in Fernie, we value your feedback!

• The Survey and Bylaw Review Opportunity is now CLOSED.

If you have any questions or comments. Send an email to the project team operations@fernie.ca