District mulls TUP

Columbia Valley Pioneer Staff

A temporary use permit (TUP) to convert an office building into rental living space is being considered by the District of Invermere.

The application by North Invermere Holdings Inc. seeks to vary the existing zoning bylaw (Light Industrial Zone) to allow the conversion of an existing office building (bordering Industrial Road 1, 2, 3) into a four-bedroom, shared living space for employees and others in need of housing.

Residential use beyond a caretaker unit is not currently a permitted use within the M-1 Light Industrial Zone.

The remainder of the property, shop, and land is to be leased separately.

Temporary use permits have a term of up to three years with one extension of an additional three years.

Council will consider the application at its regular meeting on September 12 at 914-8th Avenue at 7 p.m.

Anyone who believes this permit affects their interest in the property may attend the meeting and make comment during public comment period. Alternatively, they can fax written comments to (250) 342-2934, email to planning@invermere.net or drop them off at the District of Invermere office by Friday Sept. 8 at noon.

Anyoe can inspect the proposed notification on the District of Invermere web site at https://invermere.net/news/