NOTICE OF INTENT FOR FIRST READING OF: ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1686, 2026
The Council of the District of Invermere gives notice that First Reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1686, 2026 will be considered at the Regular Meeting of Council on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026, at 7:00 pm MT, at the District of Invermere Municipal Office located at 914 – 8th Avenue, Invermere, B.C.
The intent of Bylaw No. 1686, 2026 is to amend the Secondary Suite regulations in Zoning Bylaw No. 1145, 2002 to align with the BC Building Code.
Amendments include:
- removal of size limits.
- removal of principal residency requirements.
- removal of Section 219 Land Title Covenant requirements.
- permitting secondary suites in additional residential building types, where allowed by the BC Building Code.
Copies of the proposed bylaw and related documents may be inspected online at the District of Invermere website at https://invermere.net/news/ or by request to Meghan Faries, Development Coordinator by telephone: (250) 342-9281 extension 1257 or email: dpcoordinator@invermere.net
Persons who wish to comment on the proposed bylaw 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 12:00 p.m. (noon) MT, Friday, February 6th, 2026. - By Email Send to info@invermere.net by 12:00 p.m. (noon) MT, Friday, February 6th, 2026.
- By Attending the Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. MT at the District of Invermere Office, 914 – 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC
Written comments received will be distributed to Council for their consideration at the February 10th, 2026, Council meeting. 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 more information, please contact the District of Invermere at (250) 342-9281 or by email to info@invermere.net.
