Meetings & Notices

In 2024, the Province of BC has introduced significant changes to the Local Government Act (The Act) that PROHIBIT regional districts from holding public hearings when a proposed zoning amendment application is consistent with an Official Community Plan (OCP) and when the residential portion of the development accounts for 50% or more of the total development area.  In these circumstances, the RDEK will provide a notice under the requirements of The Act prior to the Board Meeting when the application will be considered.  These Notices will be listed below under the "Bylaw Amendment Notices - Not Requiring Public Hearing" section.

Public hearings will still be required when proposed amendment applications are not consistent with an existing OCP or do not meet the 50% residential coverage guidelines listed above.  These notices will be posted prior to the Public Hearing under the requirements of The Act and will be listed below under the "Bylaw Amendment Public Hearing Notices" section.

Both types of notices under The Act identify the timing of when the RDEK can accept written submissions from the public on the proposed bylaw amendment. 

Bylaw No. 3430 “Regional District of East Kootenay – Fernie Alpine Resort Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2363, 2012 – Amendment Bylaw No. 6, 2025 (Fernie Alpine Resort / RCR Timber Landing)” 

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Bylaw No. 3431 “Regional District of East Kootenay – Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 829, 1990 – Amendment Bylaw No. 114, 2025 (Fernie Alpine Resort / RCR Timber Landing)” 

• Date: Monday, January 26, 2026, at 6:30 pm.
• Location: A public hearing will be held via Zoom webinar conference
• Registration Required in Advance: The deadline to register is Friday, January 23, 2026, at 12:00 pm. Click here to register. 
• Contact: Tracy Van de Wiel, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0311, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email [email protected].

Bylaw No. 3425 “Regional District of East Kootenay – Elk Valley Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2532, 2014 – Amendment Bylaw No. 21, 2025 (West Fernie / 1291446 BC Ltd)” 

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Bylaw No. 3426 “Regional District of East Kootenay – Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 829, 1990 – Amendment Bylaw No. 118, 2025 (West Fernie / 1291446 BC Ltd)” 

• Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 6:30 pm.
• Location: A public hearing will be held via Zoom webinar conference. The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area A and the City of Fernie.
• Registration Required in Advance: The deadline to register is Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:30 pm. Click here to register. 
• Contact: Tracy Van de Wiel, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0311, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email [email protected].

Bylaw No. 3413 “Regional District of East Kootenay – Fairmont Hot Springs & Columbia Lake Area Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2779, 2017 – Amendment Bylaw No. 19, 2025 (RDEK / Misc) 

• Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00 pm
• Location: A public hearing will be held via Zoom webinar conference.
• Registration Required in Advance: The deadline to register is Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:30 pm. Click here to register. 
• Contact: Ryan Penney, Planner 1, at 778-761-1783, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email [email protected].

Bylaw No. 3411 “Regional District of East Kootenay – Baynes Lake Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2319, 2011– Amendment Bylaw No. 31, 2025 (RDEK / Misc) 

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Bylaw No. 3412 “Regional District of East Kootenay – South Country Zoning & Floodplain Management Bylaw No. 2320, 2011 – Amendment Bylaw No. 48, 2025 (RDEK / Misc) 

• Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00 pm. 
• Location: A public hearing will be held via Zoom webinar conference. The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Areas B and C.
• Registration Required in Advance: The deadline to register is Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:30 pm. Click here to register. 
• Contact: Ryan Penney, Planner 1, at 778-761-1783, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email [email protected].

Bylaw No. 3417 “Regional District of East Kootenay – Steeples Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2614, 2015 – Amendment

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Bylaw No. 3418 “Regional District of East Kootenay – Steeples Zoning & Floodplain Management Bylaw No. 2615, 2015 – Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 2025 (RDEK / Misc) 

• Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00 pm. 
• Location: A public hearing will be held via Zoom webinar conference.
• Registration Required in Advance: The deadline to register is Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:30 pm. Click here to register. 
• Contact: Ryan Penney, Planner 1, at 778-761-1783, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email [email protected].
   

Bylaw No. 3434 “Regional District of East Kootenay – Lake Windermere Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2929, 2019 – Amendment Bylaw No. 18, 2025 (Windermere East / Halverson & Maurer)”

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Bylaw No. 3435 “Regional District of East Kootenay – Columbia Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 3255, 2023 – Amendment Bylaw No. 30, 2025 (Windermere East / Halverson & Maurer)” 

• Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00 pm
• Location: A public hearing will be held via Zoom webinar conference.
• Registration required in Advance: The deadline to register is Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:30 pm. Click here to register. 
• Contact: Krista Gilbert, Planning Technician at 250-489-0314, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email [email protected].

The following Bylaw Amendment will be considered for 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and adoption by the RDEK Board of Directors on February 13, 2026.

To view an application and guidelines for submitting written comments, including submission deadline, click on the Bylaw link below.

• Bylaw 3441 - Moyie Lake - SW / Hembree

Comments on this application must be made in writing by mail or email before before February 2, 2026 at 4:30 pm. For more information, contact Tracy Van de Wiel, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0311, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email [email protected].

Pursuant to Section 494 of the Local Government Act, public notice is hereby given that the RDEK is considering Short-term Rental Temporary Use Permit No. STR 120-25. Issuance of the permit will be considered by the delegated RDEK staff person at 10:00 am on January 28, 2026, at the RDEK office at 19 - 24 Ave South in Cranbrook, BC.

• Permit No. 120-25 (Panorama - 8 guests)

Pursuant to Section 494 of the Local Government Act, public notice is hereby given that the RDEK is considering Short-term Rental Temporary Use Permit No. STR 120-25. Issuance of the permit will be considered by the delegated RDEK staff person at 10:00 am on January 28, 2026, at the RDEK office at 19 - 24 Ave South in Cranbrook, BC.

• Permit No. 124-25 (Fernie - 10 guests)

Pursuant to Section 494 of the Local Government Act, public notice is hereby given that the RDEK is considering Short-term Rental Temporary Use Permit No. STR 120-25. Issuance of the permit will be considered by the delegated RDEK staff person at 10:00 am on January 28, 2026, at the RDEK office at 19 - 24 Ave South in Cranbrook, BC.

• Permit No. 125-25 (Panorama - 10 guests)

Pursuant to Section 494 of the Local Government Act, public notice is hereby given that the RDEK is considering Short-term Rental Temporary Use Permit No. STR 120-25. Issuance of the permit will be considered by the delegated RDEK staff person at 10:00 am on January 28, 2026, at the RDEK office at 19 - 24 Ave South in Cranbrook, BC.

• Permit No. 126-25 (Wardner - 10 guests)