This section provides information around current notices of disposition by the City, Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendments, Zoning Amendments, Bylaw Amendments and other required advertising as legislated by the Community Charter. Information in this section changes regularly, so please check back often for the latest.

If you have questions or require additional information, please contact:   

Marnie Dueck
Municipal Clerk / Corporate Officer
City of Cranbrook

Notice Of Public Hearing

Public Notice is hereby given that the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the City of Cranbrook is considering “City of Cranbrook Official Community Plan Our Path to Cranbrook 2042 Amendment Bylaw No. 4186, 2025” and “City of Cranbrook Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4187, 2025”.

Subject Property: 800/810 Cranbrook Street North
Legal Description: LOT A DISTRICT LOT 4 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP142770 (PID: 032-436-742)

City of Cranbrook Official Community Plan Our Path to Cranbrook 2042 Amendment Bylaw No. 4186, 2025 and City of Cranbrook Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4187, 2025 proposes to allow for a proposed development consisting of split zoned Highway Commercial shop and a High-Density Multiple Family Residential apartment style building, providing approximately 37 total dwelling units as indicated in red on Map. 1. This requires the following amendments to the respective bylaws: 

• Official Community Plan – Change the land use designation for a portion of the subject property from “Highway Corridor” to “High Density Residential”.
• Zoning Bylaw – Amend the zoning designation for a portion of the subject property from “Highway Commercial: C-2” to “High Density Multiple Family Residential: R-6”; from “Community Commercial: C-1” to “High Density Multiple Family Residential: R-6”; and from “Community Commercial: C-1” to “Highway Commercial: C-2”. 

City of Cranbrook Official Community Plan Our Path to Cranbrook 2042 Amendment Bylaw No. 4186, 2025 and Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 4187, 2025 may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from March 10, up until March 24, as posted on the bulletin board in the foyer at City Hall. If you require more information, please contact Planning staff at (250) 489-0230.  

You may provide comments in writing to City Hall, by drop off mail slot or by email to [email protected], by 1:00pm on March 24, 2025. 
 
A Public Hearing for the proposed Bylaws will be held at 6:00 p.m. on March 24, 2025, and will be available for viewing by live-stream at the following link: www.cranbrook.ca/livestream. You may provide your comments on the proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw in one of the following ways: 

1.    In writing: Submit your comments in writing to City Hall - drop-off mail slot, or email to [email protected] by 1:00 pm on March 24, 2025.

2.    Speak at the Public Hearing in Person: at City Hall Council Chambers located at 40 – 10th Ave South at 6:00 pm; or

3.    Speak at the Public Hearing: If you wish to speak to the proposed bylaw amendments at the Public Hearing, the City requests that you pre-register. Please send your name, address and phone number to [email protected] prior to March 24, 2025.  If you wish to call in a meeting number will be provided to you prior to the Public Hearing.  Please follow the steps below upon calling in:

4.    On the day of the Public Hearing:

• Please call in by 5:50 p.m. to confirm your registration. Call 1-833-311-4101, meeting number is 2774 982 5627. If asked for an attendee number, enter the “#” symbol.
• You will be able to hear the meeting, but you will be placed on hold and muted until it is your time to speak. 

SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING

2025 PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW - WATER AND SEWER FRONTAGE TAX ROLL

As per section 208 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that Parcel Tax Rolls are now available for inspection at City Hall, 40 – 10th Ave S, Cranbrook, BC, between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays.

A person who owns a parcel included on the Parcel Tax Rolls may request an amendment based on one or more of the following:

a.    There is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll.
b.    There is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel. 
c.    There is an error or omission respecting the taxable area or the taxable frontage of a parcel. 
d.    An exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed.

An amendment request must be submitted in writing to the City of Cranbrook, City Hall, prior to 4:30 pm on Friday, April 25, 2025.

The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will be held on the April 28, 2025, at 3:00pm in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 40 - 10th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC, for the purpose of hearing amendment requests.

Charlotte Osborne, City Collector

Public Hearing

Public Notice is hereby given that the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the City of Cranbrook is considering “City of Cranbrook Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4192, 2025”.

Subject Property: 703 Cranbrook St. N
Legal Description: PARCEL B (SEE 123971I) OF BLOCK W DISTRICT LOT 4 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN 1453, as shown on Map 1. 

City of Cranbrook Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4192, 2025 proposes to amend the Zoning Bylaw 3977, 2019 by the following: 

• 3.04 Definitions: Add the following definition of “Food Hub”: “Food Hub means a multi-use facility that provides shared space, resources, equipment, and expertise for food-system oriented businesses. The Food Hub may include facilities and services including a commercial kitchen, education and training, and retail storefront. This does not include urban Agriculture Use."
   
• 7.15.1 C-2 Highway Commercial: Add the following permitted use: (gg) Food Hub on PARCEL B (SEE 123971I) OF BLOCK W DISTRICT LOT 4 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN 1453

City of Cranbrook Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4192, 2025 may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from March 12, up until March 24, as posted on the bulletin board in the foyer at City Hall. If you require more information, please contact Planning staff at (250) 489-0230. 

You may provide comments in writing to City Hall, by drop off mail slot or by email to [email protected], by 1:00pm on March 24, 2025. 
 
A Public Hearing for the proposed Bylaws will be held at 6:00 p.m. on March 24, 2025, and will be available for viewing by live-stream @ www.cranbrook.ca/livestream. You may provide your comments on the proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw in one of the following ways: 

1.    In writing: Submit your comments in writing to City Hall - drop-off mail slot, or email to [email protected] by 1:00 pm on March 24, 2025.
2.    Speak at the Public Hearing in Person: at City Hall Council Chambers located at 40 – 10th Ave South at 6:00 pm; or
3.    Speak at the Public Hearing: If you wish to speak to the proposed bylaw amendments at the Public Hearing, the City requests that you pre-register. Please send your name, address and phone number to [email protected] prior to March 24, 2025. 

4.    On the day of the Public Hearing:

• Please call in by 5:50 p.m. to confirm your registration.
  Call 1-833-311-4101, meeting number is 2774 982 5627. If asked for an attendee number, enter the “#” symbol.
   
•  You will be able to hear the meeting, but you will be placed on hold and muted until it is your time to speak. 

SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING

Public Consultation Notice

On March 10, 2025, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the City of Cranbrook provided first reading of “City of Cranbrook Official Community Plan Our Path to 2042 Amendment Bylaw No. 4190, 2025”.

Subject Properties: 4142 & 4200 McPhee Road, as shown on the reference map below
Legal Descriptions:
1.    Part of Lot 2, District Lot 2593, KD Plan 16676 except Plan EPP66879;
2.    Part of Lot A, District Lots 2593, 2869 and 2870, KD Plan NEP83690 except Plans NEP86333, EPP103100, and EPP67513;
3.    Part of Those portions of District Lots 2593, 2869 AND 2870, KD Shown as closed Road Parcel A on Plan NEP86332 Except Plans NEP86333 and EPP66879

“City of Cranbrook Official Community Plan Our Path to 2042 Amendment Bylaw No. 4190, 2025” proposes the following amendments to the Wildstone Neighborhood Plan in the Official Community Plan (OCP):

1.    Deleting and replacing text sections that speak to commercial development and overall development phasing;
2.    Deleting and replacing the neighborhood plans Appendix 1 Conceptual Development Plan Map which will change the development districts designations from UH, Urban Holdings to a new designation, HTL/CRC, Hotel / Retail and Commercial District; and,
3.    Updating OCP Schedule 17 Highway Commercial Development Permit Area to designate the subject lands as a Highway Commercial Development Permit Area and designate additional properties on the highway corridor that were not previously designated.

The proposed changes to the neighbourhood plan will allow for consideration of a zoning amendments to permit commercial development on the proposed properties.

"City of Cranbrook Official Community Plan Our Path to 2042 Amendment Bylaw No. 4190, 2025” may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from March 10, 2025, up until March 24, 2025, as posted on the bulletin board in the foyer at City Hall. If you require more information, please contact Planning staff at (250) 489-0230.

You may provide comments in writing to City Hall, by drop off mail slot or by email to [email protected], by 1:00pm on March 24, 2025.

Public Hearing

On March 24, 2025, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the City of Cranbrook will host a public hearing for "Playle Road Closure and Disposition Bylaw No. 4162, 2025".

The proposed “Playle Road Closure and Disposition Bylaw No. 4162, 2025” requested by Mel and Sandra Billfeld is intended to close and remove the highway dedication status for a 1.16ha portion of Playle Road in exchange for $3,000 plus legal fees, administration fees, and consolidation to 4100 Playle Road, as shown on the map below.

"Playle Road Closure and Disposition Bylaw No. 4162, 2025" may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, up until March 24, 2025 as posted on the bulletin board in the foyer at City Hall, or in the office of the City Clerk.

A Public Hearing for the proposed Bylaw will be held at 6:00 p.m. on March 24, 2025, and will be available for viewing by live-stream @ www.cranbrook.ca/livestream. You may provide your comments on the proposed Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw in one of the following ways: 

1.    In writing: Submit your comments in writing to City Hall - drop-off mail slot, or email to [email protected] by 1:00 pm on March 24, 2025.

2.    Speak at the Public Hearing in Person: at City Hall Council Chambers located at 40 – 10th Ave South at 6:00 pm; or

3.    Speak at the Public Hearing: If you wish to speak to the proposed bylaw amendments at the Public Hearing, the City requests that you pre-register. Please send your name, address and phone number to [email protected] prior to March 24, 2025. 

4.    On the day of the Public Hearing:
•    Please call in by 5:50 p.m. to confirm your registration.
•    Call 1-833-311-4101, meeting number is 2774 982 5627
•    If asked for an attendee number, enter the “#” symbol.
•    You will be able to hear the meeting, but you will be placed on hold and muted until it is your time to speak. 

SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING

Public Consultation Notice

On February 24, 2025, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the City of Cranbrook is provided first reading of “City of Cranbrook Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4186, 2025”.

Subject Property: 800 Cranbrook Street North, as shown on the reference map below  
Legal Descriptions: Lot A District Lot 4 Kootenay District Plan Epp142770 PID: 032-436-742

City of Cranbrook Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4186, 2025 proposes the following map amendment to the Official Community Plan (OCP): 

• Amend Schedule 1: Land Use Map, by changing the land use designation for a portion of LOT A DISTRICT LOT 4 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN EPP142770, from “Highway Corridor Commercial” to “High Density Residential”

The proposed OCP designation change will allow for consideration of a zoning amendment to allow for a proposed development consisting of split zoned Highway Commercial shop and a High-Density Multiple Family Residential apartment style building, providing approximately 37 total dwelling units. 

City of Cranbrook Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4186, 2025 may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from March 11, 2025, up until March 24, 2025, as posted on the bulletin board in the foyer at City Hall. If you require more information, please contact Planning staff at (250) 489-0230. 

You may provide comments in writing to City Hall, by drop off mail slot or by email to [email protected], by 1:00pm on March 24, 2025.