NOTICE OF INTENT FOR BYLAW AMENDMENT: BUILDING BYLAW NO. 1677, 2026
NOTICE OF INTENT FOR BYLAW AMENDMENT: BUILDING BYLAW NO. 1677, 2026
(Repeal of Building Bylaw No. 1319, 2007)
AND FEES AND CHARGED AMENDMENT BYLAW 1687, 2026
- Draft Building Bylaw No 1677
- Fee Change Summary
- Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No 1687 – Building Permit Fees
- Key Differences Building Bylaw No 1319 and Building Bylaw No 1677
The District of Invermere gives notice that proposed Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026 and Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1687, 2026 will be presented to the Committee of the Whole Meeting for review and discussion at the scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026, at 1:00pm, at the District of Invermere Municipal Office located at 914 – 8th Avenue, Invermere, B.C.
The proposed Building Bylaw No. 1677, 2026 is intended to replace the existing Building Bylaw No. 1319, 2007 to modernize and align municipal building regulations with the Provincial Building Act and the BC Building Code.
The proposed Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1687, 2026 would amend Building Permit fees. The proposed amendments would result in moderate fee increases to help support administrative capacity and more effective administration of the Building Bylaw.
Copies of the proposed bylaws and related materials may be inspected online at the District of Invermere website at https://invermere.net/news/ or by request to Kim Leibel, Building and Protective Services Manager, by telephone at (250) 342-9281 ext. 1226 or by email at inspections@invermere.net.
Persons who wish to comment on the proposed bylaws can submit them in one of the following ways:
- By mail or hand delivery to the District of Invermere Office at 914 – 8th Avenue, PO Box 339, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0. Provided they are received no later than 10:00 a.m. MT, Tuesday, February 17th, 2026.
- By email to info@invermere.net by 10:00 a.m. MT, Tuesday, February 17th, 2026.
- By attending the Committee of the Whole Meeting on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026, at 1:00pm MT at the District of Invermere Municipal Office.
Written comments received will be distributed to Council for their consideration at the time of First Reading of the proposed bylaws. All written submissions will form part of the public record. Members of the public attending the meeting may make presentations to Council or present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw.
If you have questions or require further information, please contact the District of Invermere at (250) 342-9281 or by email at info@invermere.net.
