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City of Dawson
Zoning Bylaw
Bylaw 2025-08
cityofdawson.ca
Zoning Bylaw
Bylaw No. 2025-08
Zoning Bylaw
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WHEREAS section 265 of the Municipal Act, RSY 2002, c. 154, and amendments thereto,
provides that a council may pass bylaws for municipal purposes.
WHEREAS section 288 of the Municipal Act, RSY 2002, c. 154, and amendments thereto,
provides that a council, within two years after the adoption of an official community plan, or as
soon as is practicable after the adoption of an amendment to an official community plan, a
council must adopt a zoning bylaw.
THEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Act of the Yukon, the council of the
City of Dawson, in open meeting assembled, ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
PART I - INTERPRETATION
1.00
Short Title
1.01
This bylaw may be cited as the Zoning Bylaw.
2.00
Purpose
2.01
As per section 289 of the Municipal Act, RSY 2002, c. 154, and amendments thereto, the
purpose of this bylaw is to prohibit, regulate, and control the use and development of
land and buildings in a municipality.
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Table of Contents
PART I - INTERPRETATION ..................................................................................................... 1
1.00
Short Title ................................................................................................................... 1
2.00
Purpose ...................................................................................................................... 1
3.00
Definitions ................................................................................................................... 3
PART II - APPLICATION ........................................................................................................... 3
4.00
Zoning Bylaw .............................................................................................................. 3
PART III - FORCE AND EFFECT .............................................................................................. 4
5.00
Severability ................................................................................................................. 4
6.00
Bylaw Repealed .......................................................................................................... 4
7.00
Enactment .................................................................................................................. 4
8.00
Bylaw Readings .......................................................................................................... 4
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Definitions
3.01
In this Bylaw:
(a) Unless expressly provided for elsewhere within this bylaw the provisions of the
Interpretations Act (RSY 2002, c. 125) shall apply;
(b) "Bylaw Enforcement Officer" means a person employed by the City of Dawson to
enforce bylaws;
(c) "CAO" means the Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Dawson;
(d) "city" means the City of Dawson;
(e) "council" means the council of the City of Dawson.
PART II - APPLICATION
4.00
Zoning Bylaw
4.01
The following schedules attached hereto are hereby made a part of this Bylaw and form
the components of the Zoning Bylaw:
(a) Zoning Bylaw Text;
(b) Schedule A (Zoning Map - Valley, Confluence and Bowl);
(c) Schedule B (Zoning Map - Historic Townsite); and
(d) Schedule C (Heritage Management Map - Historic Townsite)
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PART III - FORCE AND EFFECT
5.00
Severability
5.01
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this bylaw is for any reason
held to be invalid by the decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid portion
shall be severed and the part that is invalid shall not affect the validity of the remainder
unless the court makes an order to the contrary.
6.00
Bylaw Repealed
6.01
Bylaw 2018-19 and its amendments are hereby repealed.
7.00
Enactment
7.01
This bylaw shall come into force on the day of the passing by council of the third and
final reading.
8.00
Bylaw Readings
Readings
Date of Reading
FIRST
Public Notice
Public Hearing
SECOND
THIRD and FINAL
Stephen Johnson, Mayor
Presiding Officer
Paul Robitaille, CAO
Chief Administrative Officer
November 18, 2025
November 21, 2025
December 16, 2025
May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY:
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CONTENTS
1.0
General Administration .................................................................. 1
1.1
Purpose .......................................................................................................... 1
1.2
Enabling Legislation ....................................................................................... 1
1.3
Basic Provisions .............................................................................................. 1
1.4
Zoning Maps ................................................................................................... 2
1.5
Compliance with Other Legislation ................................................................. 2
1.6
Uses and Regulations ...................................................................................... 2
1.7
Non-Conforming Uses ..................................................................................... 2
1.8
Applications in Process ................................................................................... 3
1.9
Copy of Record and Availability ...................................................................... 3
1.10
Illustrations ..................................................................................................... 3
2.0
Definitions .................................................................................... 4
2.1
Interpretation ................................................................................................. 4
2.2
General Definitions ......................................................................................... 4
3.0
Duties and Responsibilities ............................................................ 23
3.1
Inspection ..................................................................................................... 23
3.2
Council ......................................................................................................... 23
3.3
Development Officer .................................................................................... 23
3.4
Heritage Advisory Committee ....................................................................... 25
3.5
Board of Variance .......................................................................................... 25
4.0
Development Permits .................................................................... 26
4.1
Development Permit Required ...................................................................... 26
4.2
Development Permit Not Required ................................................................ 26
4.3
Development Permit Applications ................................................................. 27
4.4
Decision Making ........................................................................................... 28
4.5
Validity of Permit .......................................................................................... 30
4.6
Expiry of Permit ............................................................................................ 30
4.7
Variance ....................................................................................................... 30
4.8
Considerations for Specific Types of Permits ................................................ 31
5.0
Subdivision Process ....................................................................... 34
5.1
Subdivision ................................................................................................... 34
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5.2
Site and Parcel Access .................................................................................... 34
6.0
General Regulations ...................................................................... 35
6.1
Accessory Buildings and Structures ............................................................... 35
6.2
Easements and Rights of Way......................................................................... 35
6.3
Fences and Screening ................................................................................... 36
6.4
Height Exceptions ......................................................................................... 36
6.5
Heritage ....................................................................................................... 36
6.6
Location and Siting ........................................................................................ 37
6.7
Setback Exceptions....................................................................................... 37
6.8
Water and Sewer Facilities ........................................................................... 38
7.0
Specific Use Regulations ................................................................ 39
7.1
Bed and Breakfast ......................................................................................... 39
7.2
Boarding House ............................................................................................ 39
7.3
Cannabis Retail Services ............................................................................... 39
7.4
Childcare Centres and Family Day Homes .................................................... 39
7.5
Home Industries ............................................................................................ 39
7.6
Home Occupations ........................................................................................ 40
7.7
Greenhouses ................................................................................................. 40
7.8
Parks and Natural Space ................................................................................ 41
7.9
Public Utilities ............................................................................................... 41
7.10
Reclamation, Remediation and Land Development Preparation ..................... 41
7.11
Secondary and Garden Suites ....................................................................... 41
7.12
Service Stations ............................................................................................. 42
7.13
Vendors ........................................................................................................ 43
8.0
Parking and Loading ..................................................................... 44
8.1
Existing Building and Structures .................................................................... 44
8.2
Required Number of Parking and Loading Spaces ......................................... 44
8.3
Cash in Lieu of Onsite Parking and Loading ................................................... 46
8.4
Dimensions and Access to Parking and Loading Spaces ................................ 46
9.0
Signs ........................................................................................... 48
9.1
General Sign Provisions ................................................................................ 48
9.2
Sign Specific Regulations .............................................................................. 48
9.3
Signs Not Requiring a Development Permit .................................................. 51
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10.0 Residential Zones .......................................................................... 52
10.1
R1 Zone (Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing) ..................................................... 52
10.2
R2 Zone (Multi-Unit Residential) .................................................................... 54
10.3
R3 Zone (Country Residential) ....................................................................... 56
10.4
R4 Zone (Valley, Confluence and Bowl Residential) ...................................... 58
11.0 Commercial Zones ........................................................................ 61
11.1
C1 Zone (Core Commercial) ......................................................................... 61
11.2
C2 Zone (Commercial mixed-use) ................................................................ 63
12.0 Industrial Zones ............................................................................ 65
12.1
M1 Zone (Industrial) ...................................................................................... 65
13.0 Public and Institutional Zones ......................................................... 67
13.1
P1 Zone (Parks and Natural Space) ................................................................ 67
13.2
P2 Zone (Institutional) ................................................................................... 69
14.0 OTHER ZONES .............................................................................. 71
14.1
A1 Zone (Agriculture) ................................................................................... 71
14.2
H Zone (Holding) .......................................................................................... 73
14.3
DCD (Direct Control Districts) ...................................................................... 74
15.0 Enforcement ................................................................................. 78
15.1
General ........................................................................................................ 78
15.2
Offences ....................................................................................................... 78
15.3
Notice of Offence Order ................................................................................ 78
15.4
Refusal, Suspension, or Revocation of Permit ................................................ 79
15.5
Offence Tickets ............................................................................................. 79
15.6
Orders .......................................................................................................... 79
15.7
Summary Conviction Penalties ...................................................................... 80
16.0 Amendments ................................................................................ 81
16.1
Text Amendments ......................................................................................... 81
16.2
Re-zoning Applications ................................................................................. 81
16.3
Review Process ............................................................................................. 81
16.4
Resubmission Interval ................................................................................... 82
16.5
Public Notification ......................................................................................... 82
Schedule A Zoning Map: Valley, Confluence, and Bowl ...............................................
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Schedule B Zoning Map: Historic Townsite ...................................................................
Schedule C Hertiage Management Map: Historic Townsite ..........................................
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1.0
General Administration
1.1
Purpose
.1
This bylaw provides for orderly, efficient, economic, and environmentally and socially
responsible development in Dawson City (Dawson) by:
I.
implementing the goals and directions of the City of Dawson Official Community Plan
(OCP)
II.
establishing land use ZONES and associated regulations to control the use, location, type,
and level of development allowed to occur on a PARCEL of land within the City of Dawson
municipal boundary
III.
setting out rules and procedures, information requirements, and processes to regulate
land use and development within the City of Dawson municipal boundary
IV. maintaining and enhancing the unique character and history of Dawson
1.2
Enabling Legislation
.1
This bylaw has been passed in conformance with the Yukon Municipal Act.
1.3
Basic Provisions
1.3.1
Application
.1
This bylaw shall be applicable to all land, BUILDINGS, and STRUCTURES within the municipal
boundary of the City of Dawson (the City).
1.3.2
Conformity
.1
Land, including air space, and BUILDINGS and STRUCTURES shall not be located in an area or
constructed, altered, or used except as specifically permitted in this bylaw.
1.3.3
Severability
.1
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this bylaw is for any reason held to be
invalid by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid portion shall be
severed from the bylaw and such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this bylaw.
1.3.4
Metric Units
.1
Metric units are used for all measurements in this bylaw. Imperial units are provided for
convenience only.
1.3.5
Applicable Regulations
.1
Where this bylaw sets out two or more regulations that could apply to a situation, the most
stringent regulation shall apply.
.2
Where this bylaw sets out both general and specific regulations that could apply to a situation,
the specific regulation shall apply.
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1.4
Zoning Maps
.1
The municipality is divided into land use ZONES and the boundaries of those ZONES are shown
on the zoning maps, attached as Schedule A Zoning Map: Valley, Confluence, and Bowl,
Schedule B Zoning Map: Historic Townsite, and Schedule C Heritage Management Map: Historic
Townsite forming part of this bylaw.
.2
The boundaries on the zoning maps shall be interpreted as follows:
I.
Where a ZONES boundary is shown as following a HIGHWAY, RIGHT-OF-WAY, or
WATERCOURSE; the centre line of the highway, RIGHT-OF-WAY, or WATERCOURSE shall
be the zone boundary.
II.
Where the ZONES boundary does not follow a legally defined boundary, and where the
distances are not specifically indicated, the location of the ZONES boundary shall be
determined by referencing topographic and scaling information from the zoning maps.
III.
When any public roadway is closed, the lands shall be rezoned to have the same zoning
as the ABUTTING land.
IV. When different ZONES govern ABUTTING lands, the centre of the roadway is the ZONE
boundary, unless the boundary is shown clearly following the edge of the roadway.
1.5
Compliance with Other Legislation
.1
In addition to complying with this bylaw, a person applying for a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT or
CHANGE OF USE is responsible for ascertaining and complying with the requirements of any
other applicable municipal, territorial, or federal legislation.
.2
The issuance of a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT does not relieve the property owner from
complying with any easement, covenant, lease, scheme, or development agreement that
affects the application.
1.6
Uses and Regulations
.1
Except as otherwise allowed by this bylaw, USES and DEVELOPMENT in each ZONE shall be in
accordance with the USES listed for the ZONE and all the appropriate requirements of this
bylaw.
.2
Intent, impact, and definition of the use, among others, will be considered when determining
whether or not a use is permitted.
.3
If a USE is not listed as permitted, it shall be interpreted as not permitted.
1.7
Non-Conforming Uses
.1
Non-conforming use of land, BUILDINGS, or STRUCTURES will be dealt with according to the
provisions of the Yukon Municipal Act, as amended from time to time.
.2
BUILDINGS or STRUCTURES or DEVELOPMENT constructed without a required permit shall
not be considered a lawful non-conforming use and will be required to comply with all
requirements of this bylaw.
.3
For non-conforming PARCEL sizes:
I.
PARCELS created before the approval of this bylaw that are less than the minimum
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dimensions, or more than the maximum dimensions required of the ZONE they are in,
shall be considered to be conforming PARCELS for the purposes of this bylaw.
II.
A PRINCIPAL or SECONDARY USE is permitted on a PARCEL less than the minimum
PARCEL size in that ZONE provided that the DEVELOPMENT otherwise complies with all
the regulations of this bylaw.
III.
REAR AND SIDE YARD SETBACKS may be reduced by the same percentage that the
PARCEL is less than the minimum for the ZONE.
1.8
Applications in Process
.1
An application for a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT that is received in its complete and final form
prior to the effective date of this bylaw shall be decided upon within 90 days of this bylaw
coming into effect.
I.
No time extension shall be granted to any DEVELOPMENT PERMIT issued under this
section for which DEVELOPMENT has not commenced within 12 months.
1.9
Copy of Record and Availability
.1
The duties of the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER shall include:
I.
Keeping and maintaining for inspection by the public during normal office hours;
a. a copy of this bylaw, as amended,
b. all DEVELOPMENT PERMIT applications, including the decisions and the reasons
therefore
II.
Ensuring that copies of the bylaw and amendments are obtainable by the public at the
prescribed fee.
1.10 Illustrations
.1
In the event of any inconsistency between the text of this bylaw and any figure or illustration,
the text shall govern.
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2.0
Definitions
2.1
Interpretation
.1
Words written in uppercase in this bylaw indicate a definition for the word is included in
Section 2.0 Definitions.
.2
Typical USES listed as examples in the definitions are not intended to be exclusive or
restrictive.
.3
When a specific USE does not conform to the wording of any USE definition, or generally
conforms to the wording of two or more definitions, the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER may use
discretion to determine which USE, if any, is most appropriate in character and purpose.
.4
The term "City," when capitalized in this bylaw refers to the City of Dawson as a local
government; whereas "city" when in lowercase refers to lands located within the municipal
boundary, which are generally referred to as the community of Dawson.
2.2
General Definitions
A
ABUT or ABUTTING means immediately contiguous to or physically touching. When used with
respect to PARCELS or sites, this definition refers to PARCELS or sites that share a common
property line or border.
ACCESSORY BUILDING or STRUCTURE means a BUILDING or STRUCTURE, that is associated with
the PRINCIPAL USE of the PARCEL but is ancillary or subordinate to the PRINCIPAL BUILDING.
Examples of ACCESSORY BUILDINGS include garages, storage sheds, small-scale greenhouses, or
workshops. Examples of ACCESSORY STRUCTURES include carports, gazebos, picnic pavilions,
docks, decks, or fences.
ADDITION means a new STRUCTURE, or portion of a STRUCTURE, added to an existing
STRUCTURE in a manner that creates a shared wall.
ADJACENT means land that is contiguous to and accessible from a site, including land that would
be contiguous if not for a public road, lane, walkway, utility lot, underground pipeline, power line,
drainage ditch, or similar feature. This definition does not include land separated by a stream or
river.
AGRICULTURE means growing, rearing, harvesting, and selling agricultural crops and/or
LIVESTOCK; this includes processing the primary agricultural products harvested, reared, or
produced on the PARCEL. This definition does not include small-scale gardens on a residential
property.
ALCOHOL SALE means the retail sales of any and all types of alcoholic beverages to the public.
AMENDMENT means the formal change or addition made to a document, law, agreement, or policy.
AMUSEMENT ESTABLISHMENT means a permanent BUILDING or STRUCTURE that has been
erected for the purpose of providing entertainment and amusement activities.
B
BASEMENT means the portion of a BUILDING that is partially underground and has a ceiling that is
less than 1.83 m (6 ft.) above GRADE.
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BED AND BREAKFAST means a HOME OCCUPATION comprising of the commercial rental of
SLEEPING UNITS to provide temporary overnight accommodation and breakfast to visitors.
BOARD OF VARIANCE means the City of Dawson Board of Variance established in accordance with
the Yukon Municipal Act.
BOARDING HOUSE means a HOME OCCUPATION comprising of the commercial rental of one or
more SLEEPING UNITS that share common living and cooking spaces.
BROADCASTING AND RECORDING means the production and/or broadcasting of audio or visual
programming typically associated with radio, television, and motion picture studios.
BUILDING means a roofed STRUCTURE used, or intended to be used, for supporting or sheltering
any USE or occupancy.
BULK FUEL FACILITY means a premise used for the storage, sales, and/or distribution of bulk fuel
products.
C
CAMPGROUND means the provision of space for tents and/or recreational vehicles primarily for
short-term or temporary overnight accommodation. This use may include uses that are
complimentary to the operation of the CAMPGROUND, including an office, washroom, or laundry as
part of the PRINCIPAL USE but does not include cabins, hotels, and motels.
CANNABIS RETAIL SERVICE means the retail sale of cannabis and products containing cannabis to
the public; this includes storing cannabis onsite to support the operations of those premises.
CARPORT means a roofed ACCESSORY STRUCTURE, which is normally attached to the PRINCIPAL
BUILDING and is not fully enclosed, that is intended to shelter parked vehicles. A carport is
considered part of the PRINCIPAL BUILDING to which it is attached when calculating requirements.
CEMETERY means those areas of land that are set aside for the burial of human or animal remains,
which includes ashes. This definition excludes crematoria, mausoleums, and mortuaries.
CHILDCARE CENTRE means an establishment licensed under the Child Care Act and intended to
provide care, educational services, and supervision for children during a period of less than 24
consecutive hours. Unlike a FAMILY DAY HOME, CHILDCARE CENTRES are considered PRIMARY
USES and not secondary to a residential use.
CHANGE OF USE means a change in how land or a BUILDING is used, resulting in a different use,
without requiring STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS.
COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL MIXED-USE means a BUILDING that has commercial uses
located on the ground floor and residential DWELLING UNITS located on the upper floors or on the
ground floor behind the commercial uses.
COMMERCIAL SCHOOL means a school conducted for hire or gain, such as an art or drama school,
dance studio, business, safety training or trade school, or any other specialized school; but does not
include SCHOOL or RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY FACILITY
COMMERCIAL STORAGE means a self-contained BUILDING or group of BUILDINGS containing
lockers available for rent for the storage of goods, or a facility used exclusively to store bulk goods
of a non-hazardous nature.
COMMERCIAL ZONES means all commercial ZONES described in Section 11.0 Commercial Zones
of this bylaw.
COMMUNITY RECREATION FACILITY means a development for recreational, social, or multi-
purpose use primarily intended for local community purposes. Typical facilities include community
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halls and community centres operated by a residents' organization.
CONDOMINIUM is defined and regulated under the Condominium Act and Regulations, which can
generally be described as a form of property ownership where each unit is owned separately, with
jointly owned common property. This type of ownership applies to both residential and non-
residential uses.
CONDITIONAL USE means a specific land use which may or may not be acceptable on a given
property, depending on the context and particular circumstances of the proposed development.
CONDITIONAL USES are referred to COUNCIL for decision.
CONTRACTOR SERVICE means the provision of BUILDING construction, landscaping, concrete,
electrical, excavation, drilling, heating, plumbing, paving, road construction, or sewer services, or
similar services of a construction nature. These uses may or may not require onsite storage space
for materials, construction equipment, or vehicles normally associated with the contractor service.
CONVENIENCE STORE means a retail commercial establishment which supplies groceries and
other daily household necessities.
COUNCIL means the COUNCIL of the City of Dawson.
CSA means Canada Standards Association.
CUL-DE-SAC means a length of a local street made for vehicular use; the end of the road is
permanently closed either by subdivision design or by a natural feature such as inaccessible terrain.
CULTURAL EVENTS OR DISPLAY means, but is not limited to, the presentation of cultural activities
such as musical performances, theatre, artisan workshops, or dance demonstrations.
D
DECK means a STRUCTURE more than 0.6 m above GRADE without a roof or walls, except for visual
partitions and railings, used as an outdoor amenity area.
DEVELOPMENT means the carrying out of any activity involving a material change to any use on,
over, or under the land or BUILDINGS on the land that results, or is likely to result, in a CHANGE OF
USE or intensity of use. Includes excavating, filling, installation of municipal utilities, and building a
foundation.
DEVELOPMENT APPROVING AUTHORITY means the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, the BOARD OF
VARIANCE, or COUNCIL as the context requires.
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER means a City official appointed by COUNCIL to interpret, administer, and
enforce the provisions of the Zoning Bylaw.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT means a document that is issued under a zoning bylaw and authorizes a
development.
DOCK means any STRUCTURE, either seasonal or permanent, for the mooring of floatplanes, boats,
or other watercraft.
DRIVEWAY means a defined, surfaced area providing vehicular access from a street, lane, or private
road to a parking space, GARAGE, or BUILDING on a PARCEL.
DUPLEX means a BUILDING that is divided horizontally or vertically into two separate DWELLING
UNITS that may or may not be registered under the same land title; a duplex is not a SECONDARY
SUITE. Each DWELLING UNIT has its own independent entrance, as shown in Figure 2-1.
FIGURE 2-1: ILLUSTRATION OF DUPLEX
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DWELLING UNIT means a self-contained BUILDING or portion of a BUILDING, whether occupied or
not, that is used or intended to be used as a residence. DWELLING UNITS usually contain cooking,
eating, living, sleeping, and sanitary facilities. All DWELLING UNITS require City approval through the
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT process.
E
EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT means the use of land and premises for preparing and
offering of food and beverages for sale to the public. Food and beverages for sale may be
consumed within the premises or taken off-site. Eating and drinking establishments may or may
not include those licensed under the Yukon Liquor Act.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE means a development involving the assembly of people for educational,
training or instruction purposes. This use may include administrative offices and ACCESSORY
BUILDINGS.
ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION means a part of the power system in which the voltage is transformed
from high to low or low to high for transmission, distribution and switching of electricity.
EMERGENCY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES means a public facility used by firefighters, police,
emergency responders, and others as a base of operations.
ENCLOSED PARKING means an area provided for off-street parking that is screened from view by
the surrounding streets and BUILDINGS. Enclosed parking spaces are either within a STRUCTURE
or behind a screen of LANDSCAPING, perforated masonry, metal, or other material.
EQUIPMENT SALES, RENTALS, AND SERVICE means the use of premises used for sale, repair, or
rental of equipment or machinery.
EXHIBITION AND CONVENTION FACILITIES means a development that provides permanent
facilities for meetings, seminars and conventions, product and trade fairs, circuses, and other
exhibitions.
EXTERIOR STORAGE means an area where goods, materials, or equipment are stored outside and
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associated with a permitted USE. Exterior storage does not include the storage of goods and
materials in ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.
F
FAMILY DAY HOME means an establishment licensed under the Yukon Child Care Act that is
intended to provide care, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, and supervision for children during a period of
less than 24 consecutive hours. Unlike CHILDCARE CENTRES, FAMILY DAY HOMES are located in
DWELLING UNITS and are considered SECONDARY USES to a residential USE.
FENCE means an artificially constructed barrier erected to enclose or screen a property or use.
FLEA MARKET means the sale of new or used goods by multiple vendors renting tables and/or
space. Vendors may vary from day to day, but the general layout of space to be rented remains the
same.
FLEET SERVICES means a fleet of vehicles used for the delivery of people, goods, or services in a
place where such vehicles are not available for sale or long-term lease.
FLOOR AREA means the sum of the horizontal floor areas for each STOREY of the BUILDING or
STRUCTURE. This sum must be measured to the exterior walls and contained within the exterior
and BASEMENT walls.
FLOOR AREA RATIO or FAR means the floor area of all BUILDINGS and STRUCTURES on a PARCEL
divided by the PARCEL area, as shown in Figure 2-2.
FIGURE 2-2: ILLUSTRATION OF FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR)
FORCE MAJEURE means any of the following: acts of God, earthquakes, hurricanes, landslides,
floods, explosions, wars, armed conflicts, riots, insurrections, rebellions, sabotage, blockades,
epidemics/pandemics, partial or entire failures of utilities and infrastructure owned and operated by
governmental bodies, lockouts, strikes and other labour disturbances, or any other event or cause,
whether similar or dissimilar to the foregoing, beyond the control of the placer miner which they
could not reasonably have protected themselves against, provided however that lack of funds or
credit, regulatory approvals, and ordinary weather events, including large snow events, and other
circumstances that are reasonably foreseeable in and around the Yukon and the City of Dawson
area, or any event or cause which was caused, created by or in any way contributed to by the placer
miner, shall not constitute an event of FORCE MAJEURE.
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FUNERAL SERVICES means the use of premises for the preparation of the dead for burial or
cremation, or the holding of funeral ceremonies.
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GARAGE means an enclosed ACCESSORY BUILDING, or a part of the PRINCIPAL BUILDING,
designed and used primarily for the storage of motor vehicles of the occupants of the premises.
GARDEN means the use of land for cultivating or growing plants.
GARDEN CENTRE means the commercial use of land and premises for retail sale of plants, lawn
and garden equipment, furnishings, nursery materials, and associated supplies.
GARDEN SUITE means a self-contained DWELLING UNIT that is within an ACCESSORY BUILDING,
located on a PARCEL with a different PRINCIPAL USE as shown in Figure 2-3.
FIGURE 2-3: ILLUSTRATION OF GARDEN SUITE
GRADE means the ground level established for the purpose of regulating the number of stories and the
HEIGHT of a BUILDING or STRUCTURE in this bylaw. GRADE is the average elevation of all finished or
unfinished ground measured from the exterior perimeter of the BUILDING or STRUCTURE, as shown in
Figure 2-4.
FIGURE 2-4: ILLUSTRATION OF GRADE
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GREENHOUSE means an ACCESSORY STRUCTURE used for the small-scale cultivation and
production of plants. A greenhouse typically features transparent or translucent coverings that
allow sunlight to enter and help maintain a controlled environment suitable for plant growth.
GROCERY STORE means a commercial business that primarily sells a range of fresh or packaged
food product and household items in a store.
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HEALTH CARE FACILITY means where healthcare is provided, including hospitals, clinics and
outpatient care centres, and specialized care centres.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT STORAGE means the storage of heavy vehicles, goods, machinery, or
equipment typically used in building, roadway, pipeline, and mining construction.
HEIGHT, BUILDING means the vertical distance between GRADES and the highest point of the
BUILDING or STRUCTURE, excluding solar panels, chimney stacks, elevator housings, flagpoles,
guardrails, roof stairway entrances, skylights, steeples, or ventilating equipment as shown in Figure
2-5.
FIGURE 2-5: ILLUSTRATION OF HEIGHT
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HEIGHT, FENCE means the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point along the
portion of the FENCE as shown in Figure 2-6.
FIGURE 2-6: ILLUSTRATION OF FENCE HEIGHT
HELIPORT means development used for the take-off and landing, sale, charter, or rental of
helicopters together with maintenance services, and the sale of parts and accessories.
HERITAGE RESOURCES means a heritage site, heritage object, or any work or assembly of works of
nature or human endeavor listed in the Heritage Inventory and constitutes a Historic Resource
under the Historic Resources Act.
HERITAGE MANAGEMENT AREA means the areas as shown in Schedule C Heritage Management
Map: Historic Townsite of this bylaw.
HIGHWAY means land and improvements as defined by the Yukon Highways Act. Includes land and
improvements used and/ or surveyed as a public highway, road, or street for the passage of carts,
trucks, and other vehicles -referred to more commonly as a road or roadway.
HISTORIC STRUCTURE means, for the purposes of this bylaw, a STRUCTURE that are designated
as a Municipal Historic Site or listed in the Yukon Register of Historic Places, the Canadian Register
of Historic Places, or the Heritage Inventory.
HISTORIC TOWNSITE means the area established by Section 6.5 Heritage as shown in Schedule C
Heritage Management Map: Historic Townsite this bylaw.
HOME INDUSTRY means a small business that is operated as a SECONDARY USE to a PRINCIPAL
residential use and may extend beyond the confines of a DWELLING UNIT. Typical uses include
woodworking, furniture refinishing, etc.
HOME OCCUPATION means a small business that is based out of a DWELLING UNIT. Typical
businesses may include accounting, financial, or law services; artistic studios; real estate agents; or
those associated with PERSONAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS at a small-scale such as a hair or nail
services, or massage therapy. See also BED AND BREAKFAST, BOARDING HOUSE, and FAMILY DAY
HOME.
HOTEL means one or more BUILDINGS containing three or more dwelling or SLEEPING UNITS, each
of which has its principal access from an entrance common to the BUILDING. Hotels provide
commercial rental of dwelling or SLEEPING UNITS primarily for use overnight or for short periods of
time. In addition to the dwelling or SLEEPING UNITS, hotels may contain SECONDARY uses such as
an EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT, RETAIL SALES, INDOOR RECREATION, and meeting
rooms.
HOUSEHOLD REPAIR SERVICE means the provision of repair services to goods, equipment, and
appliances normally found within the home. Typical uses include appliance repair shops, radio and
television repair shops, furniture refinishing, and upholstery shops.
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INDOOR CANNABIS FACILITY means a facility used for cultivating, producing, and packaging
cannabis for the purposes of commercial sale.
INDOOR GROWING FACILITY means a facility used for cultivating plants and/or food for the
purposes of commercial sale, not including cannabis.
INDOOR RECREATION FACILITY means a public or private facility located entirely within an
enclosed BUILDING and used for recreational, athletic, or fitness-related activities. Typical uses
include indoor arenas, swimming pools, fitness studios.
INDUSTRIAL ZONES are any ZONES described in Section 12.0 Industrial Zones of this bylaw.
INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES means the use of land and premises for public or non-profit purposes.
Typical uses include SCHOOLS, hospitals, recreation facilities, community centres, visitor and tourist
information centres, and government BUILDINGS.
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JUNKYARD means any BUILDING or land used for the wrecking, salvaging, dismantling or
disassembly of vehicles, vehicle parts, vehicle frames, or vehicle bodies.
K
KENNEL means a facility intended for boarding small animals typically kept as household pets. It
may include indoor or outdoor enclosures, pens, runs, or exercise areas, and may also offer
secondary services such as grooming and training
L
LAGOON means a typically manufactured body of water or basin that is used for the treatment of
wastewater.
LANDSCAPING means to change, modify, or enhance the visual appearance of a site in order to
beautify or screen the appearance of a PARCEL. This may be done by reshaping the earth; planting
lawns, shrubs, or trees; preserving the original natural vegetation; and adding walks, fencing,
PATIOS, ornamental features, and public art.
LAND DEVELOPMENT PREPARATION means activity related to the preparation of land to facilitate
future development in line with the OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN, including grading, clearing and/or
environmental, geotechnical, hydrological, heritage, or similar assessments and work that is
conducted by a certified professional.
LANDFILL means activity related to the disposal of solid wastes.
LANE means a public right of way, equal to or less than 3.05 m (10 ft.) wide, that provides a second
access to a PARCEL at the side or rear.
LAUNDROMAT means a commercial business where patrons pay to use machines that wash and
dry clothing or other goods.
LIBRARY means a BUILDING or room that contains books, periodicals and sometimes films for
people to read or borrow.
LIVESTOCK means an animal that is traditionally used or raised on a farm. This definition does not
include generally domesticated animals such as dogs or cats.
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LOADING SPACE means an onsite parking space directly accessible from a street or LANE that is
reserved for parking, and is used for the purpose of loading or unloading goods and materials.
Loading spaces shall be occupied for less than one hour at a time.
LODGING FACILITY means multiple BUILDINGS containing one or more dwelling or SLEEPING
UNITS. Lodging facilities provide commercial rental of dwelling or SLEEPING UNITS primarily for
overnight use, seasonal use, or for short periods of time. In addition to the sleeping or DWELLING
UNITS, LODGING FACILITIES may contain SECONDARY uses such as common eating or cooking
facilities, living spaces, or recreation areas. A LODGING FACILITY does not include HOTELS,
MOTELS, TEMPORARY SHELTER SERVICES, or BED AND BREAKFAST.
M
MAJOR UTILITIES means development for utility infrastructure purposes which is likely to have an
impact on the environment and ADJACENT land uses. Such uses may include but are not limited to
landfills and waste treatment facilities, sewage treatment facilities, water treatment facilities, pump
houses, reservoirs, electrical generation facilities and high voltage power transmission lines.
MANUFACTURING means the use of facilities for the construction, creation, or assembling of semi-
finished or finished goods, products, or equipment.
MICROBREWERY/CRAFT DISTILLERY means the distilling or brewing of alcoholic beverages or
alcoholic products with a maximum annual production of 50,000 liters. Product tasting and retail
sales of all products produced on-site is permitted. All equipment and manufacturing processes
must be contained indoors up to maximum FLOOR AREA of 275 m2, and shall not create a
nuisance. Limited outside storage of product for display and distilling purposes is permitted
provided the storage area does not encroach into public land, parking areas, drive aisles or access
to a BUILDING.
MINOR UTILITIES means development for utility infrastructure purposes which is likely to have only
minor impact on the environment or ADJACENT land uses by virtue of its appearance, noise, size,
traffic generation or operational characteristics. Such uses include but are not limited to telephone
exchanges, wire centres, switching centres, surface reservoirs or storm water lakes including
ADJACENT LANDSCAPING and walkways, minor pump houses, stations for natural gas
distribution, and transit terminals.
MINIMUM PARCEL SIZE means the smallest allowable PARCEL area required for a specified land
use.
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT means one or more BUILDINGS on a PARCEL containing different
USES, either within one BUILDING or within different BUILDINGS, and any amenities associated with
such uses.
MOBILE HOME means a factory-built single or multiple section SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
UNIT that is designed to be transportable on its own chassis and that conforms to the CSA Z240
Manufactured Home Series of Standards.
MOBILE HOME PARK means the use of land and facilities for placement of two or more MOBILE
HOMES.
MODULAR HOME means a factory-built single- or multiple-section DWELLING that is constructed to
the National Building Code of Canada CAN/CSAA277 standard and is designed to be transported to
the site and fitted together structurally, mechanically, and electrically to form a single STRUCTURE
placed on a permanent foundation.
MOTEL means a single BUILDING containing three or more dwelling or SLEEPING UNITS, each of
which has its principal access from an exterior entrance not common to the BUILDING. Motels
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provide commercial rental of dwelling or SLEEPING UNITS primarily for use overnight or for short
periods of time. In addition to the dwelling or SLEEPING UNITS, motels may contain SECONDARY
uses such as an EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT, retail sales, indoor recreation, and
meeting rooms.
MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL means any physical arrangement of three or more DWELLING UNITS in
the same BUILDING.
MURAL means any type of artistic endeavour applied as a paint, film, or other covering to an
external wall or other integral part of a BUILDING or STRUCTURE and does not include advertising
for a use or service within a BUILDING or use at another location.
MUSEUM means any BUILDING(s) used or to be used for the preservation of a collection of works
or art or objects of significance.
N
NATURAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT means the onsite removal, exploration, extraction, and
primary processing of raw materials that are found on or under the SITE or that are accessible from
the SITE. Typical uses include clay pits, gravel pits, placer mining, sandpits, and topsoil stripping.
O
OFFICE means the use of premises for professional, management, administrative, consulting,
and/or financial services in an office setting.
OFFICE SUPPORT SERVICE means the provision of a service that includes one or more of the
following features:
a. the use of minor mechanical equipment for binding, duplicating, photographic processing, or
printing
b. office maintenance or custodial services
c. office security and the renting, repair, sale, or servicing of office equipment, furniture, and
machines
Typical uses include film processing establishments, janitorial firms, office equipment sale and
repair establishments, and printing establishments.
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN (OCP) means the Official Community Plan as has been adopted and
amended by COUNCIL pursuant to the Act
OPEN SPACE means land not occupied by BUILDINGS.
OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITY means development for outdoor activities such as soccer fields,
athletic fields, baseball diamond, ski hills and associated ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND
STRUCTURES.
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PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL ZONES means all public and institutional ZONES described in Section
13.0 Public and Institutional Zones of this bylaw.
PARCEL means any lot, block, or other area in which land is held, or into which land is subdivided.
This definition does not include a highway, street, or LANE.
PARCEL, AREA means the total horizontal area within the PARCEL lines of a PARCEL.
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PARCEL, CORNER means the PARCEL at the intersection or junction of two or more streets; for the
purpose of this definition, street does not mean lane.
PARCEL COVERAGE means the percentage of PARCEL area that may be built upon for uses
including PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS or ACCESSORY BUILDINGS or STRUCTURES. PARCEL coverage
does not include steps, eaves, cornices and similar projections, courtyards, terraces or PATIOS,
driveways, aisles and uncovered DECKS, and uncovered parking stalls. Cantilevered portions of
BUILDINGS above the first STOREY will not be included in PARCEL coverage calculations.
PARCEL LINE means the legally defined boundary of any PARCEL as shown in Figure 2-7.
PARCEL LINE, EXTERIOR SIDE means a side PARCEL line that ABUTS a public roadway (this term
excludes LANES) on a corner PARCEL as illustrated in Figure 2-7.
PARCEL LINE, FRONT means any PARCEL line common to a PARCEL and one highway (for the
purposes of this bylaw, this term includes streets but excludes LANES), as illustrated in Figure 2-.
Where a PARCEL is contiguous to the intersection of two highways, the front PARCEL line is the
shortest PARCEL line contiguous to a highway.
PARCEL LINE, INTERIOR SIDE means a PARCEL boundary, other than a front or rear PARCEL line,
which is between two or more PARCELS or a LANE, as illustrated in Figure 2-7.
PARCEL LINE, REAR means the area of a PARCEL ABUTTING the rear PARCEL line, extending the
full width of the PARCEL as illustrated in Figure 2-7.
FIGURE 2-7: ILLUSTRATION OF PARCEL LINES
PARCEL WIDTH means the horizontal distance between the side PARCEL LINES measured 6.0 m
(19.7 ft.) from the FRONT PARCEL LINE as illustrated in Figure 2-8.
FIGURE 2-8: ILLUSTRATION OF PARCEL WIDTH
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PARK means any public outdoor area or PARCEL set aside specifically for passive or active
recreation. Parks include buffers, environmental protection areas, greenbelts, nature interpretation
areas, playgrounds, TRAILS, tot-lots, walkways, and similar uses.
PARKING LOT means the use of land and premises for parking of more than one vehicle by
customers, employees, and the public at large.
PATIO means any solid STRUCTURE meant for support of people or outdoor materials that is less
than 0.6 m in HEIGHT.
PERSONAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT means a business which is associated with the grooming
or health of persons or the maintenance or repair of personal wardrobe articles and accessories,
and may include a barber shop, spa, medical and dental office, beauty parlor, shoe repair shop, self-
service laundry, or dry-cleaning establishment.
PORCH means a roofed, open STRUCTURE projecting from the exterior wall of a BUILDING with
walls that are open or screened to facilitate use as an outdoor living area.
PRIMARY DWELLING means the DWELLING UNIT in which the primary residential use of the
PARCEL is conducted.
PRINCIPAL BUILDING means a BUILDING that contains floor space, the majority of which is used
for the permitted principal use on a PARCEL.
PRINCIPAL USE means the main purpose for which the PARCEL, BUILDING, or STRUCTURE is used.
PUBLIC UTILITIES means BUILDINGS, facilities, or equipment that is either owned or operated by
the City or by an external body under agreement with the City to comply with a territorial or federal
statute, which furnishes services and facilities for the use of all residents. Typical uses include, but
are not limited to, LANDFILLS and waste treatment facilities, sewage treatment facilities, pump
houses and stations, water treatment plants, and electrical production facilities.
PUBLIC WASHROOM means a small room or BUILDING with toilets and sinks for use by the general
public.
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RESIDENTIAL ZONES means all residential ZONES described in Section 10.0 Residential Zones of
this bylaw.
RECLAMATION means the process of reconverting disturbed land, whether or not the disturbance
of such land was done lawfully or unlawfully, to its former state or other productive state and/or
use in line with the OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE means a transportable STRUCTURE intended as overnight or seasonal
accommodation for travel, vacation, or recreational use. Typical uses include travel trailers,
motorized homes, slide-in campers, chassis-mounted campers, and tent trailers. This definition
does not include MOBILE HOMES.
RECREATIONAL SPACE means an area located on the same SITE as a residential development that
is designed and intended for the recreational use of residents. RECREATIONAL SPACE may be
provided indoors or outdoors, and may include landscaped open areas, play areas, lounges, fitness
rooms, or other amenity spaces that support social, physical, or leisure activities.
RECYCLING DEPOT means a facility that buys, sorts, and/or stores bottles, cans, newspapers, and
similar household goods for reuse. All storage is contained within an enclosed BUILDING or
screened area.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR means routine BUILDING repairs, maintenance, including
BUILDING levelling, or installations that do not alter the size of the BUILDING, involve the
rearrangement or replacement of structural supporting elements, constitute STRUCTURAL
ALTERATION, or change the use or intensity of use of the land, BUILDING, or STRUCTURE.
RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY FACILITY means development used for worship and related religious,
philanthropic, or social activities and includes accessory rectories, manses, meeting rooms, food
preparation and service facilities, classrooms, dormitories, and other BUILDINGS. This use does not
include COMMERCIAL SCHOOL.
REMEDIATION means the treatment of material to lower the concentration of contaminants to
levels below those specified in the Yukon Environment Act and Yukon Contaminated Sites
Regulations, as amended from time to time.
RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM means a system or device where energy is derived from sources
that are not depleted by using them and transformed for use. Renewable energy systems include
but are not limited to solar-electric or solar-thermal panel systems.
RENOVATION means the repair, restoration, or alteration of a BUILDING or a STRUCTURE and
includes, but is not limited to, foundation levelling and strengthening. This definition does not
include replacement of a BUILDING or STRUCTURE.
RETAIL STORE means premises where goods, merchandise, other materials, or personal services
are offered for sale at retail to the public.
RETAINING WALL means a STRUCTURE constructed to hold back, stabilize or support earth, rocks,
water, or similar materials.
RIGHT-OF-WAY means land reserved or dedicated as LANE, public walkway, or utility line.
S
SCHOOL means a public, private, or independent institution that provides educational instruction to
children, youth, or adults. This definition does not include a COMMERCIAL SCHOOL.
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SEASONAL means a period of eight months or less.
SECONDARY SUITE means a self-contained DWELLING UNIT that is located within A PRIMARY
DWELLING UNIT and is less than 40% of the total FLOOR AREA of the BUILDING. A SECONDARY
SUITE has its own cooking, sleeping, and sanitary facilities. Both DWELLING UNITS are registered
under the same land title. A SECONDARY SUITE is not a DUPLEX. See also GARDEN SUITE.
SECONDARY USE means uses that must be in conjunction with and subordinate to a PRINCIPAL
USE. Secondary uses require development approval as a separate use unless otherwise exempted
from a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT by this bylaw.
SERVICE EFFICIENCY LINK means a connecting link that is constructed between two approved
BUILDINGS and is designed for the sole purpose of allowing publicly funded institutions to share
facilities in order to reduce operational costs.
SERVICE STATION means a business intended for the sale of fuel, lubricating oils, automotive
fluids, car wash, and CONVENIECE STORE products.
SETBACK means the distance that a development shall be separated from a PARCEL line,
BUILDING STRUCTURE or use.
SIGN means any visual medium, including its STRUCTURE and other components, which are used
to identify or provide information, or to advertise a product, place, activity, business, service, or
institution. A SIGN does not include Flags, interior window displays of merchandise, or Signs
painted on or attached to a motor vehicle. SIGN also does not include MURALS or other works of
art that do not include a commercial message provided they are not erected above the roofline.
Types of SIGNS are further defined in Section 9.0 Signs.
SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING means a free-standing BUILDING that contains one PRIMARY
DWELLING UNIT; this DWELLING UNIT may or may not include a SECONDARY SUITE. Single
detached dwellings may be MODULAR HOMES but do not include MOBILE HOMES.
SITE means any lot or PARCEL of land. A site may include more than one PARCEL.
SLEEPING UNIT means a portion of a BUILDING, whether occupied or not, used or intended to be
used in a temporary accommodation such as a HOTEL or MOTEL. SLEEPING UNITS may contain
sleeping and sanitary facilities but shall not contain cooking facilities.
SPOT LAND APPLICATION means an application for development of unsubdivided and unplanned
territorial lands.
STOREY means the vertical space between the top of any floor and the top of the next floor above
it. If there is no floor above, the STOREY is the portion of the BUILDING that is between the top of
any floor and the ceiling above it. If the top of the floor directly above a BASEMENT is greater than
1.83 m above GRADE, the BASEMENT is considered a STOREY as illustrated in Figure 2-9.
FIGURE 2-9: ILLUSTRATION OF STOREY
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STRUCTURAL ALTERATION means any change to structural supporting elements of a STRUCTURE
including but not limited to foundations, exterior load-bearing walls, roof, and access/egress
components (such as DECKS or PORCHES). For the purposes of this bylaw, full removal of a
STRUCTURE or structural component and replacing it in its entirety constitutes a STRUCTURAL
ALTERATION. Repairs, maintenance, including BUILDING levelling, or installations, which do not
alter the size of the BUILDING or other STRUCTURE or involve the rearrangement or replacement of
structural supporting elements does not constitute STRUCTURAL ALTERATION.
STRUCTURE means anything constructed or erected on the ground, or attached to something on
the ground, and includes all BUILDINGS. This definition does not include concrete or asphalt paving,
or similar surfacing.
SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED means a development that has progressed to a stage where the
majority of its STRUCTURE is constructed, such that the development could reasonably be
identified as nearing completion for its intended use. For the purposes of enforcement and fee
calculation, this includes DEVELOPMENTS where significant construction has occurred prior to the
issuance of a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT.
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TEMPORARY USE means a USE or DEVELOPMENT established for a fixed period of time with the
intent to discontinue the activity upon the expiration of the time period. TEMPORARY USES may
include fairs, special events, and use of land for storage of materials or equipment or a SITE office
while construction work is in progress.
TEMPORARY SHELTER SERVICES means the provision of communal, transient accommodation
sponsored or supervised by a public authority or nonprofit agency intended to provide basic
lodgings for persons requiring immediate shelter and assistance for a short period of time.
TEXT AMENDMENT means an amendment to the text of the ZONING BYLAW, subject to the
approval of COUNCIL.
TRAILS means an area used for hiking, horseback riding, cross country skiing or other similar forms
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of non-motorized recreational travel.
TOWNHOUSE means a BUILDING divided into three or more DWELLING UNITS, which are located
side by side under one roof, with private entrances to each dwelling from the exterior of the
BUILDING. Each DWELLING UNIT shares at least one common wall.
U
USE means the purpose or activity for which land or BUILDINGS are designed, intended, or
maintained.
V
VARIANCE means a relaxation of the requirements specified in this bylaw as permitted by the Yukon
Municipal Act.
VEGETATIVE BUFFER means a landscaped or natural area intended to visibly separate and screen
one use from another in order to improve land use compatibility and environmental quality by
reducing noise, lighting glare, and other nuisances, or to facilitate natural drainage and wildlife
movement.
VEHICLE SALES, RENTALS, AND SERVICE means the premises where motor vehicles may be
repaired, equipped, parked, or stored for remuneration, sale, rental, or display. Such premises may
include vehicle washing facilities as an ancillary use. This definition excludes SERVICE STATION.
VENDOR, COMMERCIAL means the carrying on of a business providing professional, personal, or
other services not including the sale of food, beverages, and refreshments for immediate
consumption. This definition includes the sale of arts and craft products by non- profit
organizations. Commercial vendors may be dismantled and removed from the SITE from time to
time and must follow the regulations of Section 7.13.1 Vendors of this bylaw.
VENDOR, FOOD means a booth, stand, or vehicle that sells food, beverages, and/or refreshments
for immediate consumption. Food vendors must be temporary in nature and must be able to be
dismantled and removed from the SITE from time to time and must follow the regulations of
Section 7.13.1 Vendors of this bylaw.
VETERINARY SERVICE means the care and treatment of animals. VETERINARY SERVICES primarily
involve outpatient care and minor medical procedures involving hospitalization for fewer than four
days. All animals shall be kept within an enclosed BUILDING.
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WALL TENT means a stand-alone SLEEPING UNIT consisting of a frame and canvas walls.
WATERCOURSE means a natural WATERCOURSE, body of water, or water supply, whether usually
containing water or not, and includes groundwater, springs, swamps, and gulches.
WAREHOUSING means development used to store products or goods before moving them to
another location. This use does not typically include the retail sale of services or goods on-site.
However, support uses such as office, technical, administrative support, or retail sale operations
can occur but shall be limited in scale and be ACCESSORY to the WAREHOUSING use listed above.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT means activity related to the treatment of wastewater.
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YARD means the part of a PARCEL unoccupied by any portion of a BUILDING or STRUCTURE and
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may include the SIDE YARD, FRONT YARD and REAR YARD established by SETBACKS as illustrated
in Figure 2-10.
YARD, FRONT means the YARD extending across the full width of a PARCEL and situated between
the FRONT PARCEL LINE and the nearest wall of a PRINCIPAL BUILDING. For corner PARCELS the
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER shall confirm the FRONT YARD and the exterior SIDE YARD.
YARD, SIDE means the YARD extending the full length of the side of a PRINCIPAL BUILDING and/or
ACCESSORY BUILDING situated on a PARCEL and any SIDE PARCEL LINE.
YARD, REAR meaning the YARD extending across the full width of a PARCEL and situated between
the rear PARCEL LINE and the nearest wall of a PRINCIPAL BUILDING
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FIGURE 2-10: ILLUSTRATION OF PARCEL YARDS
Z
ZERO LOT LINE means the legally defined limit in a PARCEL that a DEVELOPMENT may be built up
to.
ZONE means an area of Dawson as defined in Sections 10.0, 11.0, 12.0, 13.0, and 14.0 of this bylaw.
ZONING AMENDMENT means the process of changing a property's zoning designation by updating
the zoning map, which alters its uses and development rights, subject to COUNCIL approval.
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3.0
Duties and Responsibilities
3.1
Inspection
.1
The Chief Administrative Officer, DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, or other persons appointed by
COUNCIL as a DEVELOPMENT APPROVING AUTHORITY, shall administer this bylaw.
.2
After notice to the owner or occupant, persons appointed under Section 3.1.1 may enter onto
any land, BUILDING or STRUCTURE at any reasonable time in order to conduct an inspection to
ascertain compliance with this bylaw.
3.2
Council
In addition to the authorities outlined in the Municipal Act, COUNCIL shall
.1
by resolution appoint:
I.
one or more DEVELOPMENT OFFICER(s) under this bylaw
II.
the members of the Heritage Advisory Committee for terms of office, as specified under
the Heritage Bylaw
III.
the five members of the City of Dawson BOARD OF VARIANCE, none of which can be
COUNCIL members, for terms of office.
.2
consider and decide upon:
I.
all DEVELOPMENT PERMIT applications that
a. include an encroachment upon a public roadway or right of way
b. are referred to COUNCIL in the case of a disagreement between the
recommendations of the Heritage Advisory Committee and the opinion of the
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER. The decision of COUNCIL shall be final.
c. are for CONDITIONAL USES, provided they
.i
will be compatible with the general nature of the surrounding area;
.ii will not be detrimental to the health or general welfare of people living or working
in the surrounding area, or negatively affect other properties or potential
development in the surrounding area; and
.iii is generally consistent with the applicable provisions of the current bylaw,
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN, and the City of Dawson Heritage Management
Plan.
II.
all appeals to COUNCIL
.3
take into account terms and conditions suggested by the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER for
applications for amendments to the Zoning Bylaw, and for applications specified in Section
3.3.4.III
.4
approve, approve with conditions, or reject DEVELOPMENT PERMITS brought to its attention;
and
.5
initiate, consider, and decide upon a comprehensive review of this bylaw every ten years.
3.3
Development Officer
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A DEVELOPMENT OFFICER shall:
.1
receive and review all applications for amendments to the Zoning Bylaw, and may consider
such applications and recommend COUNCIL approve or refuse said application.
.2
receive and review DEVELOPMENT PERMIT applications to determine their completeness and
shall be the sole determinant of completeness in accordance with Section 4.0 Development
Permits.
.3
issue DEVELOPMENT PERMITS and, when necessary, impose terms and conditions upon
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS that will bring the project into conformity with the OCP and all
applicable bylaws, and will mitigate any undesired effects of the proposed development.
I.
Where a DEVEOPMENT PERMIT application is for a temporary, short-term, or SEASONAL
development,
a. consider and decide upon a development for a specific period of time not exceeding
one year.
b. impose a condition on such a permit so that the City is not liable for any costs
involved in the cessation or removal of the development at the expiration of the time
period stated in the permit.
c. require the applicant to post an acceptable security deposit that guarantees the
cessation or removal of the development and is the greater of either 25% of the
value of the STRUCTURE or $2,000.
II.
When, for heritage conservation purposes, the development projects into a required REAR
or SIDE YARD, the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER may grant a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
provided such projections do not exceed 10% of the required REAR or SIDE YARD and do
not detrimentally impact ADJACENT properties or the neighbourhood. This may be
granted subsequent to review by the Heritage Advisory Committee.
III.
When a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT application is for only the foundation component of a
permitted use inside the HISTORIC TOWNSITE, the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER may
consider granting approval provided that the application complies with this bylaw and
that an acceptable security deposit equal to 25% of the value of the foundation or the
appropriate fee listed in the Fees and Charges Bylaw is posted.
.4
refer a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT application:
I.
to any City department or any federal, territorial, or other agency or body deemed
appropriate by the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, to obtain comments on the application,
including the Heritage Advisory Committee or qualified technical professional.
II.
to the Heritage Advisory Committee if a historic STRUCTURE is determined to be legally
non-conforming under the Municipal Act and/or the PARCEL does not meet the minimum
PARCEL requirements of the applicable ZONE
III.
to COUNCIL for:
a. CONDITIONAL USES
b. consideration, subsequent to review by the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER and the
Heritage Advisory Committee, when, for heritage conservation purposes, the
development projects into a required REAR or SIDE YARD by more than 10% of the
required REAR or SIDE YARD, or exceeds maximum HEIGHT, density, or FLOOR
AREA RATIO
c. applications if the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER does not agree with the
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recommendations of the Heritage Advisory Committee
d. Development Permits within Direct Control Districts
.5
consider and recommend to the BOARD OF VARIANCE an approval or refusal of a VARIANCE
to the land use regulations governing an application; and
.6
undertake other duties specified in this bylaw.
3.4
Heritage Advisory Committee
.1
The Heritage Advisory Committee is established through the Heritage Bylaw, pursuant to
section 179(1) of the Yukon Municipal Act.
.2
As it relates to the Zoning Bylaw, the Heritage Advisory Committee will consider and make
recommendations to the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER on the heritage aspects of all
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT application(s) referred to the committee by the DEVELOPMENT
OFFICER, as outlined in the Heritage Bylaw.
.3
At the sole discretion of the Heritage Advisory Committee, legally non-conforming, non-
compliant minimum PARCEL requirement(s) for historic STRUCTURES may be waived so long
as:
I.
The proposed development does not increase the legally non-conforming nature of the
use or STRUCTURE.
II.
The historic STRUCTURE does not encroach on a contiguous property or right of way.
III.
The waiver does not injuriously affect ADJACENT properties.
.4
If a waiver of minimum PARCEL size is proposed, written notification letters shall be mailed to
ADJACENT landowners, who may be identified in the City tax assessment roll, advising them
of the proposed waiver and providing an opportunity to submit comments prior to decision.
3.5
Board of Variance
.1
The City of Dawson BOARD OF VARIANCE is hereby established pursuant to authority given in
the Yukon Municipal Act.
.2
The BOARD OF VARIANCE will hear and decide upon any applications before it in accordance
with the provisions of the Yukon Municipal Act.
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4.0
Development Permits
4.1
Development Permit Required
.1
All development requires a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, except for those listed in Section 4.2
Development Permit Not Required.
.2
Excavating, filling, and/or building a foundation is considered a DEVELOPMENT for the
purposes of this bylaw.
.3
In the event that any DEVELOPMENT has been commenced prior to the issuance of a
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT the following will apply:
I.
Submission of a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT application for any development that has been
partially completed without authority shall result in a 50% increase in the permit fee.
II.
Submission of a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT application for any development that has been
SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED without authority shall result in a 75% increase in the
permit fee.
III.
The City has no obligation to approve DEVELOPMENT PERMITs for partially or
SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED developments and the City retains the discretion to take
any and all enforcement action in respect of any developments completed without a
permit from the City, including requiring removal, remediation or reconstruction of any
such developments.
4.2
Development Permit Not Required
No DEVELOPMENT PERMIT is required for the following, provided that such DEVELOPMENT
conforms to all other provisions of this bylaw:
.1
REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR of any BUILDING or STRUCTURE, provided it does not:
I.
include STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS.
II.
change the use or intensity of use of the land, BUILDING, or STRUCTURE.
III.
include external BUILDING envelope alterations within the HISTORIC TOWNSITE.
IV. result in a change in the number of DWELLING UNITS, within the BUILDING or on the
PARCEL.
V.
result in an increase in the number of bedrooms.
.2
LANDSCAPING where the existing GRADE and surface drainage pattern is not materially
altered, except when LANDSCAPING is required as part of a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT.
I.
LANDSCAPING should not impact existing utilities, obstruct windows and entryways, or
divert pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicular circulations.
.3
MINOR UTILITIES, as determined by a DEVELOPMENT OFFICER.
.4
the use of a BUILDING or part thereof as a temporary polling station, returning officer's
headquarters, candidate's campaign office, and any other official TEMPORARY USE in
connection with a federal, territorial, or municipal election, referendum, or census.
.5
a FENCE, wall, or gate located outside the HISTORIC TOWNSITE that does not exceed 2 m (6.6
ft.) in HEIGHT.
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.6
construction and relocation of an ACCESSORY BUILDING or STRUCTURE not greater than 10
m2 (107.6 ft2) and not exceeding 2.5 m (8.2 ft.) in HEIGHT.
.7
DEMOLITION of a BUILDING or STRUCTURE under 10 m2 (107.6 ft2), unless listed on the
Heritage Inventory.
.8
WALL TENTS or similar temporary STRUCTURES. For the purposes of this bylaw, construction
of a STRUCTURE with a floor, walls, or roof requires an approved DEVELOPMENT PERMIT.
.9
roof-mounted RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS outside of the HISTORIC TOWNSITE.
4.3
Development Permit Applications
.1
An application for a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT should, at the discretion of the DEVELOPMENT
OFFICER, include:
I.
the completed forms
II.
the certificate of title, dated no more than 30 days prior to application date
III.
a letter of authorization or online signatures from all property owners registered on the
title and the property owner or owners' contact information
IV. the required fee and/or deposit
V.
a SITE plan that includes:
a. a north arrow and scale
b. property lines shown and labelled as per the most recent legal survey
c. all easements and RIGHT-OF-WAYS shown and labelled
d. the location and labelling of all ABUTTING streets, LANES, highways, road RIGHT-OF-
WAY, sidewalks, water bodies, and vegetation
e. the topography and other physical features of the subject land
f. the location, size, type, and dimensions of all existing or proposed BUILDINGS
and/or STRUCTURES on the subject land, as well as the distance of the BUILDINGS
and/or STRUCTURES from the property lines and other STRUCTURES.
g. the location, size, type, and dimensions of all proposed BUILDINGS and
STRUCTURES on the subject land, as well as the proposed distance of the
BUILDINGS and/or STRUCTURES from the property lines and other STRUCTURES.
h. the location of existing or proposed RETAINING WALL and FENCE
i. the location, dimensions, and number of onsite parking areas
j. the location of loading facilities
k. the date of the plan
VI. an elevation plan that includes:
a. coloured elevations of each face of the BUILDING(s)
b. illustration and/or annotated description of the appearance of all existing and
proposed FENCES on the SITE
c. a description of exterior finishing materials
d. illustration and/or annotated description of the appearance of all garbage and/or
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recycling enclosures
e. the BUILDING HEIGHT from GRADE, and the number of STOREYS
f. the date of plan
VII. a floor plan that includes the proposed use and dimensions of each room.
VIII. A stormwater management plan that includes:
a. The location and description of where water flows and pools on the property
b. Description of how the water flow and pooling is/will be managed
c. Existing and/or proposed infrastructure to manage stormwater and snow such as
culverts, drains, snow dams, gutters, etc.
IX. photos of the PARCEL and BUILDINGS.
.2
In addition to the requirements listed under Section 4.3.1 of this bylaw, the DEVELOPMENT
OFFICER may also require the following:
I.
geotechnical studies that demonstrate the soundness and suitability of the proposed
development
II.
an approved onsite sewage disposal system in areas not serviced by the City's piped
sewer system
III.
a parking and traffic study
IV. parking plan in the case of off-street parking located on a separate PARCEL within 152.4
m (500 ft.) of the PARCEL as an easement
V.
a LANDSCAPING plan that includes
a. the location of all existing and proposed LANDSCAPING, including trees, shrubs, and
grasses
b. any existing LANDSCAPING to be removed
c. the number, size, and species of all proposed trees and shrubs
VI. a surveyor's certificate to verify the location of a development
VII. a certificate from a qualified, registered professional engineer or architect to support the
design of BUILDINGS and STRUCTURES and their placement on the land
VIII. a certificate of insurance, where applicable
.3
An application shall not be deemed complete until all requirements above have been
submitted to the satisfaction of a DEVELOPMENT OFFICER. Partially complete applications
that are inactive for a period of six months or more may be cancelled at the discretion of the
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER.
.4
Notwithstanding Section 4.3.1, a DEVELOPMENT OFFICER may consider an application if, in
the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER's opinion, the development is of such a nature as to enable a
decision to be made on the application without the required information.
4.4
Decision Making
.1
Decision making and appeals regarding DEVELOPMENT PERMITS shall be undertaken in
accordance with the Yukon Municipal Act.
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.2
In accordance with the Yukon Municipal Act, upon receipt of a complete DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT application, the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER shall, within 30 days:
I.
grant permission;
II.
refuse permission;
III.
grant permission with specified conditions; or
IV. defer making a decision on the application for a period not exceeding 60 days from the
date of the application.
.3
Within five working days after a decision on a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT application, a
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER shall send a notice of the decision to the applicant.
4.4.2
Development Permit Conditions
.1
When issuing a permit, a DEVELOPMENT OFFICER may impose any conditions required to
ensure compliance with this bylaw.
.2
A DEVELOPMENT OFFICER may as a condition of a permit require that an applicant enter into
a development agreement that may require the applicant to pay an off-site levy or
redevelopment levy or both.
.3
A DEVELOPMENT OFFICER may as a condition of a permit require the applicant to make
satisfactory arrangements for the payment and supply of water, power, sewer, and/or other
services or facilities.
.4
A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT may be refused when it is determined by the DEVELOPMENT
OFFICER that
I.
satisfactory arrangements have not been made for the payment and supply of water,
power, sewer, and/or other services or facilities
II.
taxes on the property associated with the permit application have not been paid
.5
A DEVELOPMENT OFFICER may suspend or revoke a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT when
I.
the applicant fails to comply with the conditions of the issuance of the permit
II.
any person undertakes, causes, or allows any development on a SITE contrary to the
terms or conditions of a permit
III.
the permit was issued on the basis of incorrect information or misrepresentation by the
applicant
IV. the permit was issued in error
V.
the applicant is unable to prove the extent of a development using a survey conducted by
a registered Canada Lands Surveyor
.6
All conditions of a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT shall be satisfied within 12 months of issuance of
the permit unless an extension has been granted, in writing, by the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER.
4.4.3
Development Permit Appeals
.1
An applicant aggrieved by the decision of the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER under Section 4.4
Decision Making, may appeal to COUNCIL within 30 days of the date of the decision.
.2
Appeal applicants shall be limited to the original DEVELOPMENT PERMIT applicant, landowner,
and/or their designated representative.
.3
All maps, plans, drawings, and written material that the applicant intends to rely on in support
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of the appeal must be filed at least 10 days before the day of the hearing.
.4
COUNCIL shall within 60 days of receipt of an appeal under this section, allow, disallow, or
allow the appeal with conditions.
.5
The hearing of the appeal shall be public and COUNCIL must hear the appeal applicant or any
person representing the appeal applicant.
.6
The decision of COUNCIL shall be:
I.
based on the facts and merits of the case;
II.
in writing and set forth the reasons;
III.
personally delivered or mailed to the appeal applicant within 10 days of the date the
decision was made; and
IV. is final and binding and there is no further appeal from it.
4.5
Validity of Permit
.1
When a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT has been approved, the permit shall not be valid until the
decision is issued in writing by a DEVELOPMENT OFFICER.
.2
When a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT has been issued by a DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, the permit
shall not be valid until the conditions of the permit, save those of a continuing nature, have
been fulfilled.
.3
The final determination of an appeal shall validate, amend, or revoke, as the case may be, a
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT suspended under Section 4.4.2 Development Permit Conditions.
4.6
Expiry of Permit
.1
A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT issued in accordance with the notice of decision is valid for a period
of 12 months from the date of issue.
.2
A DEVELOPMENT OFFICER may grant an extension of the effective period of a permit prior to
the expiry of the permit; the effective period shall not exceed 12 months and the
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER may only grant such an extension once.
.3
When a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT expires, a new application is required. Such application shall
be dealt with as a first application and the DEVELOPMENT APPROVING AUTHORITY shall be
under no obligation to approve it on the basis that a previous permit had been issued.
4.7
Variance
.1
All VARIANCE appeals shall be undertaken in accordance with Part 7, Division 5, of the Yukon
Municipal Act.
.2
A person may apply for a VARIANCE or exemption from the Zoning Bylaw to the BOARD OF
VARIANCE if there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in meeting the
requirements of the Zoning Bylaw because of a property's exceptional narrowness, shortness,
shape, topographic features, or any other unusual condition.
.3
All VARIANCES shall be limited to PARCEL boundaries.
.4
A VARIANCE shall not be approved if
I.
the unusual condition is the result of the applicant's or the property owner's action
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II.
the adjustment requested would constitute a special privilege inconsistent with the
restrictions on the neighbouring properties in the same district
III.
the VARIANCE or exemption would be contrary to the purposes and intent of the OFFICIAL
COMMUNITY PLAN or ZONING BYLAW and would injuriously affect the neighbouring
properties; or
IV. the VARIANCE or exemption would allow a change to a USE that is not similar to a
permissible use in the area
.5
Within 30 days of receipt of an application, the BOARD OF VARIANCE shall approve, refuse, or
approve with conditions an application that in the board's opinion meets the four tests as
outlined in Section 4.7.4, and preserve the purposes and intent of the City of Dawson Heritage
Management Plan.
.6
Within five working days after granting a VARIANCE, a DEVELOPMENT OFFICER shall send a
notice to ADJACENT landowners, who may be identified in the City tax assessment roll,
advising them of the VARIANCE and the right of appeal.
I.
For the purposes of this bylaw, ADJACENT landowners are those who are owners of land
that is contiguous to a SITE, including land that would be contiguous if not for a public
roadway, river, stream, pipeline, power line, or railway.
.7
A decision of the BOARD OF VARIANCE may be appealed in accordance with section 308 of the
Yukon Municipal Act.
.8
If the BOARD OF VARIANCE is served with notice of an appeal of its decision, such notice shall
suspend the permit.
4.8
Considerations for Specific Types of Permits
4.8.1
Moving of Structures
.1
No person shall move a BUILDING or STRUCTURE within, into, or out of the city unless a
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT has first been obtained.
.2
When a STRUCTURE is being moved off a PARCEL within the HISTORIC TOWNSITE the
application must be accompanied by a redevelopment plan for the original PARCEL, to the
satisfaction of the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER.
I.
When a STRUCTURE is being moved off a PARCEL within the HISTORIC TOWNSITE, an
acceptable security deposit of $2.00 per square foot of the PARCEL under consideration
shall be posted upon issuance of a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT for the move to ensure that
the intended redevelopment proceeds.
II.
The security deposit is to be released upon DEVELOPMENT OFFICER confirmation of the
completion of the development as per the approved DEVELOPMENT PERMIT.
III.
Notwithstanding Section 4.8.1.1, PARCELS designated as Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in' Settlement
Lands in the OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN and located within the HISTORIC TOWNSITE
shall be exempt from providing a redevelopment plan for the purposes of moving a
BUILDING or STRUCTURE.
.3
Moving of a STRUCTURE listed in the Heritage Inventory will occur only in extenuating
circumstances and in consultation with the Heritage Advisory Committee.
.4
In deciding on the moving of a BUILDING or BUILDINGS to a PARCEL within the City, a
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER may
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I.
refer the application to the Government of Yukon's Building Safety and Standards Branch
for a recommendation
II.
require such alterations as may be necessary for the BUILDING to conform to the
requirements of the ZONE into which the BUILDING is proposed to be moved, and to
conform to the territorial BUILDING and plumbing codes
III.
refuse to issue a permit if
a. the BUILDING is not compatible, in the opinion of the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, with
the character and appearance of existing BUILDINGS in the area in which the
BUILDING is to be located
.5
The DEVELOPMENT OFFICER may require a performance bond to be posted or a certified
cheque in the amount of the established cost of the required RENOVATIONS or ALTERATIONS
pursuant to Section 3.3 Development Officer of this bylaw.
.6
If the applicant and/or owner of the BUILDING fails to complete the required renovations
within such time as prescribed by the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, the City may
I.
use the funds posted in Section 3.3 Development Officer to have the required
RENOVATIONS completed; or
II.
if the cost necessary for Section 3.3 Development Officer is in excess of those funds
posted, the balance of the cost may be charged against the property as an extra levy.
4.8.2
Demolitions
.1
DEMOLITION of a BUILDING will only be permitted if the proposed demolition and/or
replacement would, in the opinion of the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, improve the quality of the
built environment.
I.
Notwithstanding Section 4.8.2.1, PARCELS designated as Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in' Settlement
Lands in the OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN and located within the Historic Townsite shall
be exempt from demolition requirements.
.2
All service connections must be removed before demolition begins.
.3
An acceptable security deposit of $2.00 per square foot of the PARCEL under consideration
shall be posted by the applicant upon issuance of a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT for a demolition
of a BUILDING in order to ensure that the intended re-development proceeds. The security
deposit is to be released upon DEVELOPMENT OFFICER confirmation of the completion of the
development as per the approved DEVELOPMENT PERMIT.
.4
DEMOLITION of a BUILDING must be accompanied by a letter of proposal to the satisfaction of
the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER.
.5
DEMOLITION of a STRUCTURE or BUILDING 40 or more years old or listed in the Heritage
Inventory shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of the Heritage Bylaw, and
must be approved by COUNCIL in consultation with the Heritage Advisory Committee.
4.8.3
Mining
.1
For applications for activities permitted under the Placer Mining Act and Quartz Mining Act, the
following shall also be submitted to the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER:
I.
a copy of the notification (Classes 1 and 2)
II.
for claims overlapping surface rights, proof of permission from all applicable surface
rights holders (Classes 1-4)
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III.
for Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Settlement Land, a Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Land Use Permit
IV. certificate and/or land use permit (Classes 1-4)
V.
mining land use approval (Classes 3 and 4)
VI. an operating plan and map (Classes 2-4)
VII. a water license (Class 4)
VIII. reclamation plan
IX. Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) decision
document
.2
Mining operations must at all times be in compliance with the Property Maintenance &
Nuisance Abatement Bylaw #07-03.
.3
The DEVELOPMENT OFFICER or COUNCIL may impose conditions for mining activities to
mitigate any off-site nuisances that may have a harmful effect on other SITES due to noise,
odour, light, airborne emissions, dust, heavy commercial vehicle traffic, or any other harmful
effect.
4.8.4
Vendors
.1
As part of the permit application, applicants shall:
I.
specify the type and nature of the proposed business
II.
include a sketch showing their desired location
a. The required sketch shall have dimensions and show the proposed SITE in relation
to existing developments in the area.
III.
obtain the signature of the landowner as an indication of permission to occupy the space
allocated
IV. submit proof of all required licenses, permits, insurances and compliances at the request
of the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER.
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5.0
Subdivision Process
5.1
Subdivision
.1
COUNCIL shall not approve any application for the SUBDIVISION of any land, within any ZONE,
or on any SITE, where the PARCELS do not meet the minimum requirements prescribed for
that ZONE.
.2
SUBDIVISION should reflect the logical extension of development, including provisions to
provide access and servicing extensions from existing locations.
.3
A DEVELOPMENT OFFICER may refer a subdivision application to any City department or any
federal, territorial, or other agency, to obtain comments on the application that may help
COUNCIL inform their decision.
.4
Notwithstanding Section 5.1.1, COUNCIL may approve an application for the SUBDIVISION of
any land within the HISTORIC TOWNSITE into PARCELS that do not meet the minimum SITE
area requirements prescribed for the underlying zoning district as a heritage conservation
incentive, provided
I.
that subdivision is in keeping with the heritage integrity of the community; and
II.
the development proposed for those PARCELS meets the HERITAGE MANAGEMENT
policies and guidelines of the OCP and the Zoning Bylaw
.5
At the sole discretion of COUNCIL, PARCELS with a pre-existing legally non-conforming use or
STRUCTURE may be subdivided so long as the subdivision does not increase the legally non-
conforming nature of the use or STRUCTURE.
.6
At the sole discretion of COUNCIL, SPOT LAND APPLICATIONS and PARCEL enlargements can
be approved if the application conforms to the long-term plan for those lands, as described in
the OCP or other applicable approved plans.
.7
When a subdivision borders along the shore of navigable waters, public access shall be
preserved in accordance with the requirements of the ACT.
.8
On receipt of an application for subdivision approval, public notification must be provided in a
method approved by COUNCIL for two successive weeks prior to decision.
I.
Methods of public notification may include the City of Dawson website, local newspapers,
the City and Post Office Bulletin Boards, and written notification letters.
II.
Written notification letters shall be mailed to contiguous properties.
5.2
Site and Parcel Access
.1
All access points, boardwalk cuttings, and servicing locations shall be located to the satisfaction
of the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER.
.2
No person shall construct a DRIVEWAY from a PARCEL or SITE to a public roadway if such
DRIVEWAY, in the opinion of the City, would create an unnecessary traffic hazard, unless there is
no other practical method of vehicular access to the PARCEL or SITE.
.3
Every applicant who applies for subdivision of land shall provide direct access to a public
roadway for each PARCEL or SITE created by the subdivision, to the satisfaction of the
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER; unless the PARCEL or SITE created is intended for use as a utility
RIGHT-OF-WAY.
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6.0
General Regulations
This section applies to all ZONES established under this bylaw.
6.1
Accessory Buildings and Structures
.1
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS and ACCESSORY STRUCTURES are permitted in all ZONES provided
they comply with the following regulations:
I.
unless otherwise specified in this bylaw, ACCESSORY BUILDINGS and ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES are not permitted on any PARCEL unless the PRINCIPAL BUILDING to
which the BUILDING or STRUCTURE is accessory to has already been erected or will be
erected simultaneously.
II.
All ACCESSORY BUILDINGS and ACCESSORY STRUCTURES up to 4.5 m (14.7 ft), must be
set back at least 0.6 m (2 ft.) from:
a. any PRINCIPAL BUILDING or ACCESSORY BUILDING, unless otherwise stated in the
appropriate ZONE's 'Parcel Requirements' table.
III.
in RESIDENTIAL ZONES, ACCESSORY BUILDINGS and ACCESSORY STRUCTURES may be
placed in a required REAR or SIDE YARD; however,
a. GARDENS and GREENHOUSES may be located in a FRONT YARD.
IV. in all RESIDENTIAL ZONES, COMMERCIAL ZONES, and PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL
ZONES the combined area of all ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, excluding GARDEN SUITES,
must not exceed
a. 10% PARCEL coverage for PARCELS in the HISTORIC TOWNSITE
b. 20% PARCEL coverage for PARCELS outside the HISTORIC TOWNSITE.
V.
in all RESIDENTIAL ZONES and COMMERCIAL ZONES, an ACCESSORY BUILDING must
not exceed
a. 10% PARCEL coverage for PARCELS in the HISTORIC TOWNSITE
b. 20% PARCEL coverage for PARCELS outside the HISTORIC TOWNSITE.
VI. An ACCESSORY BUILDING must not be used as a DWELLING UNIT or SLEEPING UNIT
unless permitted as a GARDEN SUITE.
6.2
Easements and Rights of Way
.1
In addition to the regulations contained in this bylaw, BUILDINGS and STRUCTURES must
respect all other property encumbrances, such as easements and RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
.2
No DEVELOPMENT shall encroach into or over a utility easement, maintenance easement, or
any other easement or RIGHT-OF-WAY unless an encroachment agreement has been entered
into between the landowner and the owner of the affected easement or RIGHT-OF-WAY. The
costs of preparing and registering the agreement on titles shall be borne by the applicant.
.3
Additional SETBACKS, beyond those outlined in this bylaw, may be required from utility
easements and RIGHTS-OF-WAY to promote safety and provide ongoing operations or
maintenance access to the easement or RIGHT-OF-WAY. Applicants are encouraged to check
with the utility provider or City about additional SETBACKS that may be required prior to
application or construction of any projects.
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6.3
Fences and Screening
.1
In all ZONES, FENCES are permitted in required FRONT, REAR, or SIDE YARDS.
.2
In any RESIDENTIAL ZONE, a FENCE must:
I.
not exceed a HEIGHT of 1.22 m (4 ft.) in any required FRONT YARD.
II.
not exceed a HEIGHT of 1.83 m (6 ft.) in any area, including any required SIDE or REAR
YARD but excluding the required FRONT YARD.
.3
All EXTERIOR STORAGE of goods, material, and equipment in the C1 ZONE must:
I.
be located to the rear or side of the PRINCIPAL BUILDING.
II.
be screened from view from any public roadway other than a LANE and from ADJACENT
SITES in an RESIDENTIAL ZONE by FENCES, berms, landscape materials, LANDSCAPE
BUFFERS or a combination of these to the satisfaction of the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER.
III.
not exceed a HEIGHT of 1.83 m (6 ft.) above GRADE.
.4
EXTERIOR STORAGE or display of goods, material, and equipment in the M1 ZONE must
I.
be screened from view from any public roadway other than a LANE and from adjoining
SITES not in an M1 ZONE by FENCES, berms, landscape materials, or a combination of
these to the satisfaction of the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER.
II.
not exceed a HEIGHT of 2.44 m (8 ft.) above GRADE.
.5
JUNKYARDS shall be completely enclosed by
I.
a 2.44 m (8 ft.) tall solid wooden FENCE;
II.
a 2.44 m (8 ft.) tall chain link FENCE with continuous hedging; or
III.
other screening to the satisfaction of the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER.
6.4
Height Exceptions
.1
The maximum HEIGHT regulations of this bylaw do not apply to the following:
I.
chimneystacks
II.
elevator housings
III.
flagpoles
IV. parapet walls
V.
roof stairway entrances
VI. skylights
VII. steeples
VIII. HVAC equipment
IX. any other item deemed by the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER to be of a similar nature to those
noted above
6.5
Heritage
.1
The purpose the lands located within the HERITAGE MANAGEMENT AREAS shown on
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Schedule C Heritage Management Map: Historic Townsite is to preserve the unique character
of the HISTORIC TOWNSITE, which showcases the community's Klondike Gold Rush era
heritage, through the application of architectural guidelines.
.2
All DEVELOPMENT within the HERITAGE MANAGEMENT AREAS, as shown on Schedule C ,
shall follow the regulations outlined in the City of Dawson Design Requirements and
Guidelines, in addition to those of underlaying ZONES. For example, PARCELS shown as R1
within the Residential HERITAGE MANAGEMENT AREA shall follow the regulations of the R1
ZONE as outlined in the ZONING BYLAW, as well as the regulation for the Residential
HERITAGE MANAGEMENT AREA as outlined in the City of Dawson Design Requirements and
Guidelines.
.3
The HERITAGE MANAGEMENT AREA does not apply to any Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Settlement
Lands.
6.6
Location and Siting
.1
No BUILDING or STRUCTURE is permitted in a required FRONT, REAR, or SIDE YARD unless
otherwise specified in this bylaw.
6.7
Setback Exceptions
The FRONT, REAR, and SIDE YARD SETBACK regulations of this bylaw do not apply to the following:
.1
chimneys, cornices, leaders, gutters, pilasters, belt courses, sills, bay windows, or other similar
features, as determined by the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, provided that such projections do not
exceed 0.61 m (2 ft.)
.2
steps, eaves, canopies, decorative overhangs, balconies, or PORCHES, provided that they
I.
do not project more than 1.22 m (4 ft.) into a required FRONT, REAR, or exterior SIDE
YARD
II.
do not project more than 0.61 m (2 ft.) into a required interior SIDE YARD
.3
steps, ramps, or boardwalks required for safe access to a PRINCIPAL BUILDING or
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE due to PARCEL GRADE
.4
uncovered PATIOS, sundecks, or terraces, provided that they
I.
meet any FENCE HEIGHT requirements of this bylaw
II.
do not project more than 2.44 m (8 ft.) into a required FRONT YARD
.5
any feature that the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER approves for heritage conservation purposes,
provided that it does not project into more than 10% of the required REAR or SIDE YARD.
.6
a SERVICE EFFICIENCY LINK in the P2 ZONE may be allowed by decision of COUNCIL when
I.
it has been approved by the owners of the linked BUILDINGS
II.
the applicant has identified the nature of the reduced operational costs created by the
SERVICE EFFICIENCY LINK
III.
the identified reduced operational costs are in the public interest
.7
All roof projections, eaves, and overhangs permitted under this Section shall be designed to
prevent snow, ice, and water from shedding onto adjacent properties, entrances, or walkways.
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6.8
Water and Sewer Facilities
.1
No BUILDING, STRUCTURE, or land in any ZONE shall be used for any purpose where such
purpose requires water and/ or sanitary sewer services unless:
I.
where municipal water and/or sewer infrastructure exists,
II.
the owner or authorized agent provides a service connection to the BUILDING or
STRUCTURE at the property boundary; or
III.
where no municipal services exist, the owner or authorized agent provides a private water
supply and sewage disposal system approved in accordance with the authority who has
jurisdiction. Proof of the approval must be provided to the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER prior
to the issuance of a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT.
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7.0
Specific Use Regulations
7.1
Bed and Breakfast
Where permitted, BED AND BREAKFASTS must comply with the following regulations and meet all
the requirements of all other relevant municipal bylaws:
.1
a BED AND BREAKFAST is only permitted within a SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING.
7.2
Boarding House
Where permitted, a BOARDING HOUSE must comply with the following regulations and meet all the
requirements of all other relevant municipal bylaws:
.1
a BOARDING HOUSE is only permitted within a SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING.
7.3
Cannabis Retail Services
.1
There shall be no required SETBACKS between individual CANNABIS RETAIL SERVICE facilities.
.2
A CANNABIS RETAIL SERVICE shall not be located within 100 m of a SCHOOL main entrance.
.3
A CANNABIS RETIAL SERVICE shall be allowed to sell non-regulated goods. A Cannabis Retail
Service must comply with section 17(1) of the Federal Cannabis Act when selling goods that
promote cannabis.
7.4
Childcare Centres and Family Day Homes
.1
CHILDCARE CENTRES and FAMILY DAY HOMES shall provide documentation to the
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER demonstrating that they are compliant with all appropriate federal
and/or territorial legislation.
.2
FAMILY DAY HOMES shall follow the regulations for HOME OCCUPATIONS.
.3
FAMILY DAY HOMES are not permitted in MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, SECONDARY
SUITES, or GARDEN SUITES.
7.5
Home Industries
Where permitted, HOME INDUSTRIES must comply with the following regulations:
.1
A HOME INDUSTRY must be considered a SECONDARY USE to the PRINCIPAL residential use
of the SITE.
.2
A HOME INDUSTRY must only be conducted within a DWELLING UNIT and ACCESSORY
BUILDINGS.
.3
The HOME INDUSTRY must not occupy more than 74.3 m2 (800 ft2) of the DWELLING UNIT or
25% of the total FLOOR AREA of the DWELLING UNIT, whichever is less.
.4
The combined FLOOR AREA of ACCESSORY BUILDINGS used for HOME INDUSTRY must not
exceed 185.8 m2 (2,000 ft2).
.5
Except in the FRONT YARD, EXTERIOR STORAGE of materials associated with the HOME
INDUSTRY shall be permitted, provided that storage area:
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I.
does not exceed 92.9 m2 (1,000 ft2) and
II.
is enclosed by a privacy FENCE or landscaped screen to ensure that the stored materials
are not visible beyond the PARCEL LINE.
III.
is set back at least 4.57 m (15 ft.) from any PARCEL LINE.
.6
A HOME INDUSTRY must not:
I.
create a hazardous or dangerous condition for the neighbourhood or the environment
II.
generate traffic congestion or parking problems for the City or the immediate
neighbourhood
III.
produce odour, smoke, dust, or fumes beyond the PARCEL LINE
IV. involve materials or products that produce flammable or explosive vapours or gasses
under temperature ranges common to Dawson.
V.
produce interference with radio, television, telephone, or other electronic or
communications devices beyond the PARCEL LINE
VI. be used for the salvage or storage of derelict vehicles and equipment, used BUILDINGS,
domestic products, and/or similar discarded materials
VII. permit retail sales, except for
a. products incidental to a service being provided
b. products produced on the SITE
c. mail order sales, telephone sales, online sales, direct distributorships, or other types of
sales where the customer does not enter the premises to inspect, purchase, or pick
up goods
7.6
Home Occupations
Where permitted, a HOME OCCUPATION must comply with the following regulations:
.1
The HOME OCCUPATION must be considered a SECONDARY USE to the PRINCIPAL residential
use of the BUILDING or SITE.
I.
Where a HOME OCCUPATION is proposed in a SECONDARY SUITE or GARDEN SUITE,
consent from the PRINCIPAL residential users may be required prior to permit approval.
.2
Other than an authorized sign, no exterior evidence of a HOME OCCUPATION is permitted to be
visible on the SITE on which the HOME OCCUPATION is located.
I.
For the purposes of this section, the presence of a GARDEN and/or GREENHOUSE shall
not be deemed to be exterior evidence of a HOME OCCUPATION.
.3
No EXTERIOR STORAGE of materials associated with a HOME OCCUPATION is permitted.
.4
There shall be no manner of use or noise of an offensive or objectionable nature to interfere
with the peaceful and quiet enjoyment of neighbouring properties, to the satisfaction of the
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER.
7.7
Greenhouses
.1
GREENHOUSES are permitted as a SECONDARY use in all ZONES, provided that they comply
with all regulations for ACCESSORY BUILDINGS and STRUCTURES laid out in this bylaw.
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7.8
Parks and Natural Space
.1
PARKS and NATURAL SPACE are permitted in all ZONES.
7.9
Public Utilities
.1
Public utility facilities for the distribution of water, sewage, electrical power, telephone, cable
television, and other similar services are permitted in all ZONES.
I.
This does not include LANDFILLS and waste treatment facilities, sewage treatment plants,
LAGOONS, or ELECTRICAL SUBSTATIONS which have been identified as CONDITIONAL
USES.
.2
Permanent electrical power is permitted only if it is required to support an approved,
permanent use on a PARCEL.
.3
Individual PARCELS for public utility facilities are exempt from minimum PARCEL area
requirements.
.4
All changes and new installations of a public utility must have a valid DEVELOPMENT PERMIT.
7.10 Reclamation, Remediation and Land Development Preparation
.1
RECLAMATION of former NATURAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SITES, LAND DEVELOPMENT
PREPARATION, and REMEDIATION of land containing contaminated material is permitted in all
ZONES.
.2
All RECLAMATION, REMEDIATION and LAND DEVELOPMENT PREPARATION activity must
have a valid DEVELOPMENT PERMIT.
.3
Upon abandonment or termination of resource extraction operations, the remaining
redevelopment and RECLAMATION of the SITE shall begin immediately and be carried out in
cooperation with the appropriate authorities.
.4
RECLAMATION shall be done to as natural a state as possible through slope grading,
LANDSCAPING, and reforestation, or to another productive state and/or use in line with the
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN.
.5
Prior to RECLAMATION, the RECLAMATION plan may be revisited to determine if an alternate
use is feasible.
.6
For activities authorized under the Placer Mining Act, all RECLAMATION activity must have a
valid Placer Land Use Approval and Water License, if applicable.
7.11 Secondary and Garden Suites
.1
SECONDARY SUITES must comply with the following regulations:
I.
a SECONDARY SUITE is only permitted as a SECONDARY USE within a SINGLE DETACHED
DWELLING or DUPLEX.
II.
SECONDARY SUITES shall have a FLOOR AREA lesser than or equal to the FLOOR AREA
of the PRINCIPAL USE it is located in.
III.
a maximum of one SECONDARY SUITE is permitted per DWELLING UNIT of its
PRINCIPAL USE.
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.2
GARDEN SUITES must comply with the following regulations:
I.
A GARDEN SUITE is only permitted within an ACCESSORY BUILDING on the same
PARCEL as a PRINCIPAL USE.
II.
A GARDEN SUITE can be up to 100% of the FLOOR AREA of the ACCESSORY BUILDING.
III.
GARDEN SUITES located on PARCELS connected to municipal servicing must be
connected to municipal servicing.
IV. The maximum number of GARDEN SUITES permitted per PARCEL is at the discretion of
the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER and shall consider connection to municipal infrastructure,
PARCEL size, and ability to providing sufficient parking spaces.
V.
At the discretion of the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, a GARDEN SUITE may be constructed
prior to the PARCEL's PRINCIPAL USE a single detached dwelling, subject to the following
criteria:
a. A GARDEN SUITE is to be constructed in an ACCESSORY BUILDING only; as such, a
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT must be submitted and approved that shows details for
both the PRINCIPAL BUILDING and ACCESSORY BUILDING.
b. The DEVELOPMENT PERMIT must include a time limit that dictates how long the
GARDEN SUITE can exist without the construction of the PRINCIPAL BUILDING.
c. The placement of the GARDEN SUITE must allow for sufficient space to construct
the PRINCIPAL BUILDING.
d. The GARDEN SUITE must meet all other regulations for a SINGLE DETACHED
DWELLING as a stand-alone STRUCTURE.
.3
A SECONDARY SUITE is not permitted on PARCELS with a BED AND BREAKFAST.
.4
One additional parking space must be provided on the PARCEL for each additional DWELLING
UNIT created through the development of a SECONDARY SUITE or GARDEN SUITE, in addition to
the parking required for the PRINCIPAL USE, unless waived under the Development Incentive
Policy.
.5
At the discretion of the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, a GARDEN SUITE may be constructed: with
up to two DWELLING UNITS, subject to the following criteria:
I.
the GARDEN SUITE has a FLOOR AREA lesser than the FLOOR AREA of the PRINCIPAL
USE on the PARCEL.
II.
sufficient parking can be provided, to the satisfaction of the DEVELOPMENT APPROVING
AUTHORITY.
.6
the creation of a CONDOMINIUM PARCEL pursuant to the Condominium Act and Regulations
for a SECONDARY SUITE or GARDEN SUITE shall not be permitted.
7.12 Service Stations
Where permitted, SERVICE STATIONS must conform to the following provisions:
.1
Pump island storage tanks and related accessories must meet the requirements of all relevant
federal and territorial legislation.
.2
All repair equipment shall be kept, and all repair work shall be done, entirely within the
BUILDING or in the maintenance YARD.
.3
All exterior lighting must deflect away from ADJACENT PARCELS.
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.4
A minimum 1.83 m (6 ft.) FENCE must be provided on all PARCEL lines separating the PARCEL
from any ABUTTING RESIDENTIAL ZONE.
7.13 Vendors
.1
For the purpose of this bylaw, vendors include both commercial and food vendors.
.2
Vendors are intended to provide short- term or SEASONAL services using equipment that may
be dismantled and removed from the SITE from time to time.
.3
Vendors shall be responsible for the following, at their own expense:
I.
complying with all statutes, regulations, and bylaws whether federal, territorial, or
municipal
II.
obtaining all licenses and permits required
III.
the supply and maintenance of garbage receptacles and disposal of garbage to an
approved disposal SITE
IV. maintaining the lands in the vicinity of their operation in a clean, litter-free, and tidy state
V.
not interfering with the quiet use and enjoyment of the surrounding areas by the public
VI. supplying proof of valid public liability insurance, to the amount of two (2) million dollars,
when located on lands owned by the City
.4
Each vendor shall apply to the City for permission to operate using a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
for TEMPORARY USE as outlined in Section 4.8 Considerations for Specific Types of Permits.
.5
Mobile vendors shall be limited to:
I.
a mobile refreshment stand completely contained within a trailer, a motorized vehicle, a
bicycle, a push-cart, an approved container, or some other non-mechanized means.
II.
a temporary commercial operation completely contained within a trailer, a motorized
vehicle, a bicycle, a push-cart, an approved container, or some other non-mechanized
means.
.6
Vendors shall not be permitted anywhere other than the SITE specified in the City's approval.
.7
Temporary electrical hook-up shall be allowed, subject to the vendor stall meeting all applicable
codes and regulations.
.8
The City may inspect any vendor facility to ensure compliance with this policy. If non-
compliance is found, the City has the right to revoke the approval for such use. Ongoing
operation of a Development Permit for TEMPORARY USE shall not be inferred as a right or
entitlement.
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8.0
Parking and Loading
8.1
Existing Building and Structures
.1
No off-street parking requirements contained in this section shall apply to BUILDINGS,
STRUCTURES, or USES existing on the effective date of this bylaw except the following:
I.
Off-street parking shall be provided and maintained in accordance with this section for
any ADDITION to such existing BUILDINGS or STRUCTURES, or any change or ADDITION
to such use.
II.
Off-street parking existing on the effective date of this bylaw shall not be reduced below
the applicable off-street parking requirements of this section.
8.2
Required Number of Parking and Loading Spaces
.1
Table 8-1 outlines the required number of off-street parking spaces required for each type of
BUILDING.
.2
Table 8-2 outlines the required number of off-street LOADING SPACES required for each type
of BUILDING.
.3
Where a proposed use is not listed, the off-street parking spaces required will be determined
by the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER through an evaluation of the proposed USE and comparison
to those contemplated in Table 8-1.
.4
When the calculation of the required off-street parking spaces or LOADING SPACES results in a
fraction, the calculation shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
.5
Except where cash in lieu is provided in accordance with City bylaws, the required off street
parking and LOADING SPACES shall be located on the same PARCEL as the BUILDING they
serve or on a separate PARCEL within 152.4 m (500 ft.) of the BUILDING and must be
registered as an easement.
.6
In the case of a MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT, the number of off-street parking spaces required
shall be the sum of the off-street parking space requirements for each use.
.7
A reduction in parking requirements may be permitted based on applicable development
incentives or other, at the discretion of the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER.
TABLE 8-1: REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES
USE
REQUIRED PARKING SPACES
RESIDENTIAL USES
SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING and DUPLEX (4
bedrooms or less)
1 per DWELLING UNIT
SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING and DUPLEX
(over 4 bedrooms)
2 per DWELLING UNIT and
MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL
0.8 per DWELLING UNIT
BED AND BREAKFAST
1 per 2 bedrooms available for rent (in
addition to the space required for the
residential use)
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USE
REQUIRED PARKING SPACES
SECONDARY SUITE or GARDEN SUITE
1 per DWELLING UNIT
TEMPORARY SHELTER SERVICES
1 per every 2 SLEEPING UNITS
INSTITUTIONAL USES
HEALTH CARE FACILITY
1 per 100 m2 (1,076 ft2) of FLOOR AREA
SCHOOL
1 per 2 classrooms
AMUSEMENT ESTABLISHMENT,
COMMUNITY RECREATION FACILITY,
EXHIBITION AND CONVENTION FACILITIES,
LIBRARY, MUSEUM,
RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY FACILITY
2 per 100 m2 of FLOOR AREA for
BUILDINGS less than 2,000m2
3 per 100 m2 of FLOOR AREA for
BUILDINGS between 2,000 - 20,000 m2
4 per 100 m2 for BUILDINGS over 20,000
m2
CHILDCARE CENTRE
1 parking stall per 8 children
COMMERCIAL USES
OFFICE or OFFICE SUPPORT SERVICE
1 per 100 m2 (1,076 ft2) of FLOOR AREA
PERSONAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT
1 per 100 m2 (1,076 ft2) of FLOOR AREA
RETAIL STORE, CONVENIENCE STORE, and
GROCERY STORE
1 per 100 m2 (1,076 ft2) of FLOOR AREA
HOUSEHOLD REPAIR SERVICE, VEHICLE SALES
AND SERVICE
1 per 150 m2 (1,615 ft2) of FLOOR AREA
EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT,
MICROBREWERY/ CRAFT DISTILLERY
1 per 100 m2 (1,076 ft2) of FLOOR AREA
HOTEL
1 per every 4 DWELLING UNIT or
SLEEPING UNIT with bus stall
1 per every 2 DWELLING UNIT or
SLEEPING UNIT without bus stall
MOTEL
1 per DWELLING UNIT or SLEEPING
UNIT
LODGING FACILITY
1 per DWELLING UNIT or SLEEPING
UNIT
LAUNDROMAT
1 per 4 washing machines
CAMPGROUND
1 per camping SITE + 1 space
for the operator
INDUSTRIAL USES
CONTRACTOR SERVICES or public works YARD
1 per 250 m2 (2,691 ft2) of FLOOR AREA
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USE
REQUIRED PARKING SPACES
EQUIPMENT SALES, RENTALS AND SERVICE
1 per 250 m2 (2,691 ft2) of FLOOR AREA
WAREHOUSING
1 per 250 m2 (2,691 ft2) of FLOOR AREA
VEHICLE SALES, RENTALS AND SERVICES
1 per 250 m2 (2,691 ft2) of FLOOR AREA
+ 1 per service bay
MANUFACTURING
1 per 250 m2 (2,691 ft2) of FLOOR AREA
TABLE 8-2: REQUIRED OFF-STREET LOADING SPACES
CLASS OF BUILDING
REQUIRED LOADING SPACES
Retail store, MANUFACTURING, fabricating, processing,
WAREHOUSING, and wholesaling establishment
Less than 2,000.02 m2 (21,528 ft2) in FLOOR AREA
1
2,000.02 (21,528 ft2) to 4,000.03 m2 (43,056 ft2) in FLOOR
AREA
2
Greater than 4,000.03 m2 (43,056 ft2) in FLOOR AREA
3
8.3
Cash in Lieu of Onsite Parking and Loading
.1
Where the requirements for parking space cannot be met, the owner and the City may enter
into an agreement to provide cash in lieu of onsite parking.
.2
COUNCIL shall establish each year, through the Fees and Charges Bylaw, as amended, the
value of one onsite parking stall and one onsite LOADING SPACES. In establishing the value,
COUNCIL shall consider the cost of providing such a parking or LOADING SPACES, including
the cost of replacement land and improvements.
.3
Notwithstanding any agreement made under s.10.3.1, the City is under no obligation to provide
or construct the equivalent number of parking or LOADING SPACES for which cash in lieu has
been accepted. The acceptance of cash in lieu does not guarantee the availability of public
parking or loading in the vicinity of the DEVELOPMENT.
8.4
Dimensions and Access to Parking and Loading Spaces
.1
Each off-street parking space required by this bylaw shall not be less than 2.74 m (9 ft.) wide or
6.10 m (20 ft.) long, or have a vertical clearance less than 2.29 m (7.5 ft.).
.2
LOADING SPACES shall be of adequate size as determined by the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
and have an access that accommodates the types of vehicles that will be loading and
unloading without those vehicles projecting into a public roadway.
I.
In no case shall the space be less than 27.87 m2 (300 ft2) or less than 2.74 m (9 ft.) wide
or have less than 3.66 m (12 ft.) overhead clearance.
.3
Within the downtown core area, where a PARCEL has access to a rear LANE, all vehicle access
to parking and LOADING SPACES must be provided from the rear LANE. Where a bus stall is
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provided it shall be clearly marked "Buses" and that parking stall shall be not less than 3.66 m
(12 ft.) wide or 15.24 m (50 ft.) long or have a clearance of less than 3.66 m (12 ft.).
.4
Design of off-street parking
I.
Every application for off-street parking of three or more vehicles shall clearly delineate
individual parking spaces, LOADING SPACES, spaces for universal accessibility,
maneuvering aisles, entrances, and exits.
II.
Spaces intended for loading and universal accessibility must include signage or other
means of identification.
III.
Every off-street parking or loading area, and access thereto, shall have methods to
prevent vehicles from encroaching upon ADJACENT properties or encumber other lands
other than the subject property which includes consideration for access in/ out of the
parking areas and how headlights may impact ABUTTING residents.
IV. Every off-street parking or loading area which is illuminated shall have all lighting
positioned in such a manner that light falling onto ABUTTING properties is minimized.
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9.0
Signs
9.1
General Sign Provisions
.1
No SIGN shall be erected within the city except those provided for in this bylaw.
.2
A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT is required for the erection, display, alteration, replacement, or
relocation of all SIGNS if located within the HISTORIC TOWNSITE, excluding those listed in
Section 9.3 Signs Not Requiring a Development Permit.
.3
No SIGN shall be erected that interferes with traffic or the visibility of a traffic control device.
.4
All SIGNS must be erected or applied in such a manner as to reflect the City of Dawson Design
Requirements and Guidelines and the Heritage Management Plan if located in the HISTORIC
TOWNSITE.
.5
No SIGN shall exceed the maximum permissible HEIGHT for an ACCESSORY BUILDING or
STRUCTURE in the ZONE in which the SIGN is located.
.6
No PARCEL shall have more than two (2) FREE-STANDING, PORTABLE, or BILLBOARD SIGNS
in total.
.7
All SIGNS, including attaching and support STRUCTURES, shall be maintained in good and
safe structural condition.
.8
No SIGN shall shine, reflect, or emit light in a manner that adversely affects ADJACENT or
ABUTTING residential properties.
.9
No SIGNS shall display intolerance, hatred, or ridicule toward any race, religion, or other
identifiable group of people, or that otherwise fail to meet the requirements outlined in the
Canadian Code of Advertising Standards.
9.2
Sign Specific Regulations
.1
Table 9-1 SIGN TYPES AND REGULATIONS provides definitions, regulations, and illustrative
examples of different permitted SIGN types.
TABLE 9-1 SIGN TYPES AND REGULATIONS
DEFINITION
ILLUSTRATION
REGULATIONS
A-FRAME SIGN
A temporary, self-
supported
freestanding SIGN
typically placed on
the ground and set
out daily, also known
as a sandwich
board.
.2
A-FRAME SIGNS shall:
I.
Not exceed 1.0 m (3.28
ft.)in HEIGHT.
II. Only be displayed during
the operating hours of the
business to which it refers
III. Not be placed more than
300 m (984.3 ft.) from the
business it is advertising.
AWNING/ CANOPY SIGN
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DEFINITION
ILLUSTRATION
REGULATIONS
A SIGN that forms
part of or is attached
to a retractable or
permanently affixed
canopy
STRUCTURE. It may
also include a SIGN
suspended below
the ceiling or roof of
the canopy.
.3
AWNING/CANOPY SIGNS
shall:
I.
maintain a minimum
vertical clearance of 2.5 m
between the bottom of the
canopy or awning and a
walkway or ground level
II. not project over a curb or
street
BANNER SIGN
A TEMPORARY SIGN
constructed of a
non-rigid material on
which a message is
displayed marketing
an event, business,
or product
.4
BANNER SIGNS shall:
I.
not exceed 14.4 m2 or 155
ft2
BILLBOARD SIGN
A SIGN located
primarily along
major traffic
corridors that
advertises goods,
products, services,
or events offered at
a different location
from where the SIGN
is installed.
.5
BILLBOARD SIGNS shall:
I.
Not exceed 14.4 m2 or 155
ft2
FASCIA/WALL SIGN
A SIGN attached to
the exterior face of a
BUILDING, mounted
flush and running
parallel to the
BUILDING's surface.
Does not include a
PAINTED WALL
SIGN, PROJECTING
SIGN or MURAL.
.6
FASCIA/WALL SIGNS shall:
I.
Not project more than
0.30 m from the
BUILDING face or SIGN
STRUCTURE to which it is
attached.
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DEFINITION
ILLUSTRATION
REGULATIONS
FREE STANDING
A self-supporting
SIGN permanently
fixed to the ground
and visibly
separated from a
BUILDING which is
directly related to the
use of the PARCEL it
is located on.
.7
FREE STANDING SIGNS shall:
I. not exceed 3 m2 or 32.2ft2
PAINTED WALL SIGN
A SIGN painted on or
applied directly as
film to an exterior
wall.
.8
PAINTED WALL SIGNS:
I. shall be used to advertise
the business or use within
the BUILDING upon which
it is applied on.
II. may be part of a MURAL
PORTABLE SIGN
A TEMPORARY SIGN
mounted on a frame,
trailer, or stand that
is not permanently
attached to the
ground and can be
easily moved to
different locations.
.9
PORTABLE SIGNS shall:
I. not exceed 3 m2 or 32.2 ft2
PROJECTING SIGN
A SIGN other than
FASCIA/WALL SIGN
OR CANOPY SIGN
that is attached to a
BUILDING and
projects more than
0.4 m from the face
of a BUILDING wall
or STRUCTURE.
.10 PROJECTING SIGNS shall:
I. be a maximum of 2.8 m2 or
30.1 ft2.
II. not extend more than 2.0
m from the face of the
BUILDING
III. maintain a minimum
vertical clearance of 2.5 m
between the bottom of the
projecting SIGN and a
walkway or ground level.
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DEFINITION
ILLUSTRATION
REGULATIONS
ROOF SIGN
A SIGN erected
upon, against or
directly above a roof
or on top of or above
the parapet wall of a
BUILDING.
.11 ROOF SIGNS shall:
I. be a maximum of 4.0 m2 or
43 ft2.
II. not exceed the maximum
HEIGHT of the applicable
zone.
9.3
Signs Not Requiring a Development Permit
.1
A SIGN located outside of the HISTORIC TOWNSITE, provided that such SIGN conforms to all
other provisions of this bylaw.
.2
An operational SIGN as required by a level of government, to be placed on public property such
as traffic signs, street signs, interpretive monuments, historic plaques, park entry features, etc.
.3
Wayfinding SIGN authorized by the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER or COUNCIL.
.4
A community-oriented SIGN and/or public service banner SIGN, authorized by the
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER or COUNCIL, provided it does not interfere with traffic or the visibility
of a traffic control device.
.5
A MURAL, authorized by COUNCIL, provided it complies with the HERITAGE MANAGEMENT
PLAN.
.6
A TEMPORARY SIGN that advertises a lawn sale, garage sale, real estate sale, or other special
community event up to 1 m2 (10.8 ft2).
.7
Campaign SIGNS for elections which may be placed on private property only after an election
has been officially called. These SIGNS must be removed no later than seven (7) days after the
election concludes, unless otherwise specified by governmental regulations.
.8
SIGNS located on SITE(s) where construction, operation, and/or maintenance is occurring,
where:
I.
The SIGN is placed after construction has commenced and must be removed within sixty
(60) days of s construction completion.
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10.0 Residential Zones
10.1 R1 Zone (Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing)
The purpose of the R1 zone is to permit a range of small-scale DWELLING UNITS which provide a
variety of housing types while maintaining a low-density residential atmosphere.
10.1.1 Principal Uses
The following use(s) may be considered permitted as PRINCIPAL USES in the R1 zone:
.1
BOARDING HOUSE
.2
DUPLEX
.3
SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
.4
TEMPORARY SHELTER SERVICES
10.1.2 Secondary Uses
The following use(s) may be considered secondary to a PRINCIPAL USE in the R1 zone:
.1
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE
.2
BED AND BREAKFAST
.3
FAMILY DAY HOME
.4
GARDEN SUITE
.5
HOME OCCUPATION
.6
SECONDARY SUITE
10.1.3 Zone-Specific Regulations
.1
On a PARCEL located in an area zoned R1:
I.
a maximum of one PRINCIPAL BUILDING is permitted per PARCEL
II.
that is not serviced by a municipal sanitary sewer or water system,
a. the owner or authorized agent shall provide a private water supply and sewage
disposal system approved in accordance with the authority who has jurisdiction.
Proof of the approval must be provided to the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER prior to the
issuance of a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
b. Proof of an approved sewage system disposal permit from the Government of
Yukon must be provided to the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER prior to issuance of a
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT.
c. a maximum of two DWELLING UNITS per PARCEL is permitted, unless proof of
capacity of private water supply and sewage disposal system to support additional
dwellings is provided to the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER's satisfaction.
d. the MINIMUM PARCEL SIZE, width, and SETBACKS shall be determined by the
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER to ensure compliance with the Yukon Public Health and
Safety Act, Sewage Disposal Systems Regulation regarding sewage disposal
system siting.
III.
that is serviced by a municipal sanitary sewer system:
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a. no more than four DWELLING UNITS shall be permitted per PARCEL, through any
combination of dwelling types
IV. no plan of subdivision shall be approved in such a way that contravenes the regulations
set out in the table below unless Section 5.1.4 or 5.1.5 applies, and
V.
no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall be constructed, altered, or located in such a way that
contravenes the regulations set out in Table 10--1, in which column 1 sets out the matter
to be regulated and column 2 sets out the regulations.
TABLE 10--1: R1 ZONE MINIMUM PARCEL REQUIREMENTS
Column 1
Column 2
MNIMUM PARCEL SIZE
232.3 m2
(2,500 ft2)
Minimum PARCEL width
7.6 m
(25 ft.)
Minimum SETBACK of BUILDINGS from:
front PARCEL line
2.00 m
(6.56 ft.)
interior side PARCEL line:
for a dwelling
1.52 m
(5 ft.)
for a non-dwelling ACCESSORY BUILDING
0.61 m
(2 ft.)
for a DUPLEX with a shared wall on PARCEL line
0 m
(0 ft.)
for a GARAGE
1.52 m
(5 ft.)
exterior side PARCEL line
1.52 m
(5 ft.)
for ACCESSORY BUILDINGS or STRUCTURES
1.52 m
(5 ft.)
rear PARCEL line
1.52 m
(5 ft.)
for ACCESSORY BUILDINGS or STRUCTURES
0.61 m
(2 ft.)
BUILDINGS
for a dwelling to dwelling
1.52 m
(5 ft.)
for a dwelling to non-dwelling
0.61 m
(2 ft.)
for a non-dwelling to non-dwelling
0.61 m
(2 ft.)
Maximum PARCEL coverage
70%
Maximum HEIGHT for
PRINCIPAL BUILDING
10.67 m
(35 ft.)
ACCESSORY BUILDING
6.10 m
(20 ft.)
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10.2 R2 Zone (Multi-Unit Residential)
.1
The purpose of the R2 zone is to permit multi-unit residential development in appropriate
locations.
10.2.2 Principal Uses
The following use(s) may be considered permitted as PRINCIPAL USES in the R2 zone:
.1
MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL
.2
TEMPORARY SHELTER SERVICES
.3
TOWNHOUSE
10.2.3 Secondary Uses
The following use(s) may be considered secondary to a PRINCIPAL USE in the R2 zone.
.1
ACCESSORY BUILDING or STRUCTURE
.2
HOME OCCUPATION
10.2.4 Zone-Specific Regulations
.1
On a PARCEL located in an area zoned R2:
I.
no plan of subdivision shall be approved in such a way that contravenes the regulations
set out in the table below unless Section 5.1.4 or 5.1.5 applies
II.
and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall be constructed, altered, or located in such a way
that contravenes the regulations set out in Table 10-2 below, in which column 1 sets out
the matter to be regulated and column 2 sets out the regulations.
TABLE 10-2: R2 ZONE MINIMUM PARCEL REQUIREMENTS
Column 1
Column 2
Minimum PARCEL SIZE
464.5 m2
(5,000 ft2)
Minimum PARCEL width
15.24 m
(50 ft.)
Minimum SETBACK of BUILDINGS from
front PARCEL line
3.05 m
(10 ft.)
interior side PARCEL line
1.52 m
(5 ft.)
for a MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT or
TOWNHOUSE with a shared wall on PARCEL LINE
0.00 m
(0 ft.)
exterior side PARCEL line
3.05 m
(10 ft.)
rear PARCEL line
1.52
(5 ft.)
for ACCESSORY BUILDINGS or STRUCTURES
0.61 m
(2 ft.)
BUILDINGS
for a dwelling to dwelling
3.05 m
(10 ft.)
for a dwelling to non-dwelling
1.52 m
(5 ft.)
for a non-dwelling to non-dwelling
0.61 m
(2 ft.)
Maximum PARCEL coverage
70%
Maximum HEIGHT for
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Column 1
Column 2
PRINCIPAL BUILDING
10.67 m
(35 ft.)
ACCESSORY BUILDING
6.10 m
(20 ft.)
10.2.5 Other Zone-Specific Regulations
.1
Each DWELLING UNIT containing two or more bedrooms must be provided with not less than
37.2 m2 (400 ft2) of RECREATIONAL SPACE onsite, either collectively or separately.
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10.3 R3 Zone (Country Residential)
The purpose of the R3 zone is to permit low-density housing in a rural setting.
10.3.1 Principal Uses
The following use(s) may be considered permitted as PRINCIPAL USES in the R3 zone:
.1
SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
10.3.1 Secondary Uses
The following use(s) may be considered secondary to a PRINCIPAL USE in the R3 zone.
.1
ACCESSORY BUILDING or STRUCTURE
.2
BED AND BREAKFAST
.3
FAMILY DAY HOME
.4
GARDEN SUITE
.5
HOME INDUSTRY
.6
HOME OCCUPATION
.7
SECONDARY SUITE
10.3.2 Zone-Specific Regulations
.1
On a PARCEL located in an area zoned R3:
I.
a maximum of one PRINCIPAL BUILDING is permitted per PARCEL
II.
no plan of subdivision shall be approved in such a way that contravenes the regulations
set out in the table below unless Section 5.1.4 or 5.1.5 applies
III.
no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall be constructed, altered, or located in such a way that
contravenes the regulations set out in Table 10-3 below, in which column 1 sets out the
matter to be regulated and column 2 sets out the regulations.
.2
The following applies to all developments in Dredge Pond II Subdivision:
I.
DEVELOPMENT or construction of BUILDINGS on infilled tailing ponds may only be
permitted if recommendations of a site-specific geotechnical impact assessment are
completed to the satisfaction of the DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. .
II.
For habitable BUILDINGS, the underside of wooden floor systems or top of concrete slab
are required to be constructed at or over the 200-year flood elevation plus 1 m of
freeboard.
III.
For habitable manufactured homes, the ground level or top of concrete or asphalt pad on
which it is located shall be constructed at or over the 200-year flood elevation plus 1.0 m
(3.28 ft) of freeboard.
TABLE 10-3: R3 ZONE MINIMUM PARCEL REQUIREMENTS
Column 1
Column 2
MINIMUM PARCEL SIZE
0.40 ha
(1 acres)
Maximum PARCEL size
1.62 ha
(4 acres)
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Column 1
Column 2
Minimum SETBACK of BUILDINGS from
front PARCEL line
4.57 m
(15 ft.)
interior side PARCEL line
4.57 m
(15 ft.)
for a GARAGE
1.52 m
(5 ft.)
exterior side PARCEL line
4.57 m
(15 ft.)
for ACCESSORY BUILDINGS or STRUCTURES
3.05 m
(10 ft.)
rear PARCEL line
4.57 m
(15 ft.)
for ACCESSORY BUILDINGS or STRUCTURES
1.52 m
(5 ft.)
other BUILDINGS
for a dwelling to an ACCESSORY BUILDING
4.57 m
(15 ft.)
Maximum PARCEL coverage
35%
Maximum HEIGHT for
PRINCIPAL BUILDING
10.67 m
(35 ft.)
ACCESSORY BUILDING
6.10 m
(20 ft.)
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10.4 R4 Zone (Valley, Confluence and Bowl Residential)
The purpose of the R4 zone is to permit SINGLE DETACHED, DUPLEX and TOWNHOUSE dwellings
outside of the HISTORIC TOWNSITE.
10.4.1 Principal Uses
The following use(s) may be considered permitted as PRINCIPAL USES in the R4 zone:
.1
DUPLEX
.2
SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
.3
TOWNHOUSE
10.4.2 Secondary Uses
The following use(s) may be considered secondary to a PRINCIPAL USE in the R4 zone:
.1
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE
.2
BED AND BREAKFAST
.3
BOARDING HOUSE
.4
FAMILY DAY HOME
.5
GARDEN SUITE
.6
HOME OCCUPATION
.7
SECONDARY SUITES
10.4.3 Zone-Specific Regulations
.1
On a PARCEL located in an area zoned R4:
I.
no plan of subdivision shall be approved in such a way that contravenes the regulations
set out in the table below unless Section 5.1.4 or 5.1.5 applies.
II.
and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall be constructed, altered, or located in such a way
that contravenes the regulations set out in Table 10-4, in which column 1 sets out the
matter to be regulated and column 2 sets out the regulations.
TABLE 10-4: R4 ZONE MINIMUM PARCEL REQUIREMENTS
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
MINIMUM PARCEL SIZE
SINGLE DETACHED
315.9 m2
(3,400 ft2)
DUPLEX (side-by-side units on separate ADJACENT
PARCELS)
232.3 m2
(2,500 ft2)
Aggregate PARCEL area for DUPLEX units
464.6 m2
(5,000 ft2)
TOWNHOUSE (units on separate ADJACENT PARCELS)
185.8 m2
(2,000 ft2)
Maximum PARCEL WIDTH
SINGLE DETACHED
10.36 m
(34 ft.)
DUPLEX (side-by-side units on separate ADJACENT
PARCELS)
7.6 m
(25 ft.)
Aggregate PARCEL area for DUPLEX units
15.2 m
(50 ft.)
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COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
TOWNHOUSE (units on separate ADJACENT PARCELS)
6.1 m
(20 ft.)
Minimum SETBACK of BUILDINGS from
FRONT PARCEL LINE
6.10-8.00 m
(20-26.2 ft.)
INTERIOR SIDE PARCEL LINE
For a DWELLING
1.52 m
(5 ft.)
For a non-dwelling ACCESSORY BUILDING
0.61m
(2 ft.)
For a DUPLEX or TOWNHOUSE with a shared wall on
PARCEL LINE
0.00 m
(0 ft.)
EXTERIOR SIDE PARCEL LINE
3.05 m
(10 ft.)
For ACCESSORY BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES
3.05 m
(10 ft.)
REAR PARCEL LINE
1.52 m
(5 ft.)
FOR ACCESSORY BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES
0.61 m
(2 ft.)
BUILDINGS
For a DWELLING to DWELLING
3.05 m
(10 ft.)
For a DWELLING to NON-DWELLING
0.61m
(2 ft.)
For a NON-DWELLING to NON-DWELLING
0.61m
(2 ft.)
Maximum PARCEL COVERAGE
70%
Maximum HEIGHT for
PRINCIPAL BUILDING
10.67 m
(35 ft.)
ACCESSORY BUILDING
6.10 m
(20 ft.)
10.4.4 Zone-Specific Regulations
.1
BED AND BREAKFASTS, BOARDING HOUSES, FAMILY DAY HOME, GARDEN SUITES and
SECONDARY SUITES are not permitted in TOWNHOUSES.
.2
DUPLEXES (side-by-side with a shared wall) with double front attached
GARAGE shall be two stories. TOWNHOUSES with front attached GARAGES shall be two
stories.
.3
For SINGLE DETACHED HOME or DUPLEX, without an attached front GARAGE or with a one-
car attached front GARAGE, the DRIVEWAY shall not exceed a width of 5.5 m (18ft). If there is
a two-car attached front GARAGE, the DRIVEWAY cannot exceed the width of the GARAGE.
.4
For TOWNHOUSES, DRIVEWAYS are limited to 4.9 m (16ft). If there is a front GARAGE, the
DRIVEWAY cannot exceed the width of the GARAGE.
.5
Attached front GARAGES are permitted, provided that no portion of the GARAGE protrudes
past the front face of the BUILDING's first STOREY more than 50% of the GARAGE's interior
depth.
.6
FENCES, landscaping, and buffers, including VEGETATIVE BUFFERS, along the Klondike
Highway are to be constructed by the developer in a consistent manner to the satisfaction of
the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER.
.7
TOWNHOUSES shall be constructed in blocks or units not to exceed six (6) DWELLING UNITS
in a row.
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.8
Identical or near identical house elevations and exterior colours may not be repeated on the
ADJACENT PARCELS on each side and one PARCEL directly across the street. Proposed
BUILDING colour must be included in the DEVELOPMENT PERMIT and will be approved by the
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER. TOWNHOUSE and DUPLEX UNITS will be reviewed based on the
entire BUILDING and not individual units.
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11.0 Commercial Zones
11.1 C1 Zone (Core Commercial)
.1
The purpose of the C1 zone is to permit a mixture of COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL MIXED-
USE and to promote a vibrant commercial core.
11.1.2 Principal Uses
The following use(s) may be considered permitted as PRINCIPAL USES in the C1 zone:
.1
ALCOHOL SALE
.2
AMUSEMENT ESTABLISHMENT
.3
BROADCASTING AND RECORDING
.4
CANNABIS RETAIL SERVICE
.5
CHILDCARE CENTRE
.6
COMMERCIAL SCHOOL
.7
COMMUNITY RECREATION FACILITY
.8
CONTRACTOR SERVICE
.9
CONVENIENCE STORE
.10 EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT
.11 EXHIBITION AND CONVENTION FACILITIES
.12 FLEA MARKET
.13 FLEET SERVICES
.14 GARDEN CENTRE
.15 GROCERY STORE
.16 HOTEL
.17 HOUSEHOLD REPAIR SERVICES
.18 MICROBREWERY/CRAFT DISTILLERY
.19 MOTEL
.20 MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL
.21 OFFICE
.22 OFFICE SUPPORT SERVICE
.23 PARKING LOT
.24 PERSONAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT
.25 RETAIL STORE
.26 TEMPORARY SHELTER SERVICES
.27 VETERINARY SERVICE
11.1.1 Secondary Uses
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The following use(s) may be considered secondary to a PRINCIPAL USE in the C1 zone.
.1
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE
.2
GARDEN SUITE
.3
GREENHOUSE
.4
HOME OCCUPATION
.5
VENDOR, COMMERCIAL
.6
VENDOR, FOOD
11.1.2 Zone-Specific Regulations
.1
On a PARCEL located in an area zoned C1:
I.
no plan of subdivision shall be approved in such a way that contravenes the regulations
set out in the table below unless Section 5.1.4 or 5.1.5 applies, and
II.
no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall be constructed, altered, or located in such a way that
contravenes the regulations set out in Table 11-1 below, in which column 1 sets out the
matter to be regulated and column 2 sets out the regulations.
.2
Up to two DWELLING UNITS are permitted within the PRINCIPAL BUILDING
TABLE 11-1: C1 ZONE MINIMUM PARCEL REQUIREMENTS
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
Minimum FLOOR AREA of PRIMARY DWELLING UNIT
23.8 m2
(256 ft2)
Minimum PARCEL SIZE
464.5 m2
(5,000 ft2)
Minimum SETBACK of BUILDINGS from
FRONT PARCEL LINE
0 m
(0 ft.)
INTERIOR SIDE PARCEL LINE
0 m
(0 ft.)
EXTERIOR SIDE PARCEL LINE
0 m
(0 ft.)
REAR PARCEL LINE
1.52 m
(5 ft.)
ACCESSORY BUILDING
0 m
(0 ft.)
Maximum SETBACK of BUILDINGS from
FRONT PARCEL LINE
1.52 m
(5 ft.)
Maximum FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR)
3.0
Maximum BUILDING HEIGHT
13.72 m
(45 ft.)
Maximum ACCESSORY BUILDING HEIGHT
6.10 m
(20 ft)
.3
On a PARCEL located in an area zoned C1:
I.
When the requirements for parking space, in accordance with the requirements of Section
8.0 Parking and Loading of this bylaw, cannot be met, the owner and the City may enter
into an agreement to
a. provide the required parking space in a communal or public parking lot
b. allow the owner to provide cash in lieu to the City in an amount as per the Fees and
Charges Bylaw, enabling the City to provide an equivalent number of required off-
street parking stalls in the core commercial district as parking., non-accessory use.
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11.2 C2 Zone (Commercial mixed-use)
.1
The purpose of the C2 zone is to permit a wide range of commercial uses that provide service
to local industry and/or highway tourism and service needs. Existing residential uses in this
zone are permitted, though the area remains predominantly a service commercial zone.
11.2.2 Principal Uses
The following use(s) may be considered permitted as PRINCIPAL USES in the C2 zone:
.1
CAMPGROUND
.2
CHILDCARE CENTRE
.3
COMMERCIAL STORAGE
.4
COMMUNITY RECREATION FACILITY
.5
CONTRACTOR SERVICES
.6
CONVENIENCE STORE
.7
EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT
.8
EQUIPMENT SALES, RENTALS, AND SERVICE
.9
FLEA MARKET
.10 FLEET SERVICES
.11 GARDEN CENTRE
.12 GREENHOUSE
.13 GROCERY STORE
.14 HOTEL
.15 HOUSEHOLD REPAIR SERVICE
.16 INDOOR CANNABIS FACILITY
.17 INDOOR GROWING FACILITY
.18 LODGING FACILITY
.19 MANUFACTURING
.20 MOTEL
.21 PERSONAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT
.22 RETAIL STORE
.23 SERVICE STATION
.24 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
.25 TRAILS
.26 VEHICLE SALES, RENTALS, AND SERVICE
11.2.3 Secondary Uses
The following use(s) may be considered secondary to a PRINCIPAL USE in the C2 zone.
.1
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE
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.2
BED AND BREAKFAST
.3
FAMILY DAY HOME
.4
GARDEN SUITE
.5
HOME INDUSTRY
.6
HOME OCCUPATION
.7
SECONDARY SUITE
.8
VENDOR, COMMERCIAL
.9
VENDOR, FOOD
11.2.4 Zone-Specific Regulations
.1
On a PARCEL located in an area zoned C2
I.
no plan of subdivision shall be approved in such a way that contravenes the regulations
set out in the table below unless Section 5.1.4 or 5.1.5 applies
II.
and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall be constructed, altered, or located in such a way
that contravenes the regulations set out in Table 11-2 below, in which column 1 sets out
the matter to be regulated and column 2 sets out the regulations.
TABLE 11-2: C2 ZONE MINIMUM PARCEL REQUIREMENTS
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
Maximum number of DWELLING UNITS
1 per PARCEL
MINIMUM PARCEL SIZE
0.4 ha
1 acre
Minimum SETBACK of BUILDINGS from
FRONT PARCEL LINE
4.57 m
(15.0 ft.)
INTERIOR SIDE PARCEL LINE
4.57 m
(15.0 ft.)
EXTERIOR SIDE PARCEL LINE
4.57 m
(15.0 ft.)
REAR PARCEL LINE
4.57 m
(15.0 ft.)
ACCESSORY BUILDING
4.57 m
(15.0 ft.)
Maximum PARCEL COVERAGE
60%
Maximum BUILDING HEIGHT
10.67 m
(35 ft.)
.2
The development regulations for the R1 Zone, not including R1 zone PARCEL line SETBACKS,
shall apply to the development of SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS.
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12.0 Industrial Zones
12.1 M1 Zone (Industrial)
The purpose of the M1 zone is to permit industrial activities that provide industrial services, light
MANUFACTURING, WAREHOUSING, and storage. Permitted residential uses in this district are
secondary to the principal industrial use.
12.1.1 Principal Uses
The following use(s) may be considered permitted as PRINCIPAL USES in the M1 zone:
.1
BROADCASTING AND RECORDING
.2
BULK FUEL FACILITY
.3
COMMERCIAL STORAGE
.4
CONTRACTOR SERVICES
.5
EQUIPMENT SALES, RENTALS, AND SERVICE
.6
FLEET SERVICES
.7
FUNERAL SERVICES
.8
GARDEN CENTRE
.9
GREENHOUSE
.10 HEAVY EQUIPMENT STORAGE
.11 HELIPORT
.12 JUNKYARD
.13 KENNEL
.14 MANUFACTURING
.15 NATURAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
.16 OFFICE SUPPORT SERVICES
.17 OFFICE
.18 RECYCLING DEPOT
.19 RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM
.20 SERVICE STATION
.21 TRAILS
.22 VEHICLE SALES, RENTALS, AND SERVICE
.23 VETERINARY SERVICE
.24 WAREHOUSING
12.1.2 Secondary Uses
The following use(s) may be considered secondary to a PRINCIPAL USE in the M1 zone.
.1
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE
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.2
GARDEN SUITE
.3
LODGING FACILITY
.4
SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
.5
VENDOR, FOOD
12.1.3 Zone-Specific Regulations
.1
On a PARCEL located in an area zoned M1:
I.
no plan of subdivision shall be approved in such a way that contravenes the regulations
set out in the table below unless Section 5.1.4 or 5.1.5 applies
II.
and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall be constructed, altered, or located in such a way
that contravenes the regulations set out in Table 12-1 below, in which column 1 sets out
the matter to be regulated and column 2 sets out the regulations.
TABLE 12-1: M1 ZONE MINIMUM PARCEL REQUIREMENTS
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
Minimum PARCEL SIZE
0.4 ha
1 acre
Minimum SETBACK of BUILDINGS from
FRONT PARCEL LINE
6.10 m
(20 ft.)
INTERIOR SIDE PARCEL LINE
6.10 m
(20 ft.)
EXTERIOR SIDE PARCEL LINE
6.10 m
(20 ft.)
REAR PARCEL LINE
6.10 m
(20 ft.)
ACCESSORY BUILDING
6.10 m
(20 ft.)
Minimum SETBACK of BUILDING from INTERIOR AND REAR
PARCEL LINES when they ABUT an R ZONE
15.24 m
(50 ft.)
Maximum BUILDING HEIGHT
10.67 m
(35 ft.)
12.1.4 Special Modifications
.1
The following Grant numbers are temporarily zoned Industrial until November 4, 2030:
P 00748
P 00749
P 00750
P10414
P 07901
P 07992
P 07993
P 10783
P 07994
P 08446
P 08861
P 35904
P 08862
P 08981
P 10413
P 35905
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13.0 Public and Institutional Zones
13.1 P1 Zone (Parks and Natural Space)
The purpose of the P1 zone is to provide parks and natural areas for outdoor enjoyment.
13.1.1 Principal Uses
The following use(s) may be considered permitted as PRINCIPAL USES in the P1 zone:
.1
CAMPGROUND
.2
COMMUNITY RECREATION FACILITY
.3
DOCK
.4
GARDEN
.5
OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITY
.6
PARK
.7
TRAILS
13.1.2 Secondary Uses
The following use(s) may be considered secondary to a PRINCIPAL USE in the P1 zone.
.1
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE
.2
OFFICE
.3
PARKING LOT
.4
PUBLIC WASHROOM
.5
VENDOR, COMMERCIAL
.6
VENDOR, FOOD
13.1.3 Zone-Specific Regulations
.1
On a PARCEL located in an area zoned P1:
I.
no plan of subdivision shall be approved in such a way that contravenes the regulations
set out in the table below unless Section 5.1.4 or 5.1.5 applies.
II.
and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall be constructed, altered, or located in such a way
that contravenes the regulations set out in Table 13-1 below, in which column 1 sets out
the matter to be regulated and column 2 sets out the regulations.
.2
Areas with underground or overhead utilities should be landscaped for inclusion as part of the
City's overall parks and TRAILS network, if deemed safe to do so by the City and the applicable
utility providers.
TABLE 13-1: P1 ZONE MINIMUM PARCEL REQUIREMENTS
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
Minimum SETBACK from
FRONT PARCEL LINE
3.05 m
(10 ft.)
INTERIOR SIDE PARCEL LINE
3.05 m
(10 ft.)
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COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
EXTERIOR SIDE PARCEL LINE
3.05 m
(10 ft.)
REAR PARCEL LINE
3.05 m
(10 ft.)
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13.2 P2 Zone (Institutional)
The purpose of the P2 zone is to provide community facilities for use by the public, such as
recreation and education facilities, government and health services, and libraries and MUSEUMS.
13.2.1 Principal Uses
The following use(s) may be considered permitted as PRINCIPAL USES in the P2 zone:
.1
CEMETERY
.2
CHILDCARE CENTRE
.3
COMMUNITY RECREATION FACILITY
.4
EMERGENCY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
.5
EXHIBITION AND CONVENTION FACILITIES
.6
GARDEN
.7
HEALTHCARE FACILITY
.8
INDOOR RECREATION FACILITY
.9
LIBRARY
.10 MUSEUM
.11 OFFICE
.12 OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITY
.13 RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY FACILITY
.14 SCHOOL
.15 TRAILS
13.2.2 Secondary Uses
The following use(s) may be considered secondary to a PRINCIPAL USE in the P2 zone:
.1
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE
.2
EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT
.3
VENDOR, COMMERCIAL
.4
VENDOR, FOOD
13.2.3 Conditional Uses
The following use(s) may be considered CONDITIONAL USES in the P2 zone:
.1
ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION
.2
LAGOON
.3
LANDFILL AND WASTE TREATMENT FACILITY
.4
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
13.2.4 Zone-Specific Regulations
.1
On a PARCEL located in an area zoned P2:
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I.
no plan of subdivision shall be approved in such a way that contravenes the regulations
set out in the table below unless Section 5.1.4 or 5.1.5 applies.
II.
and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall be constructed, altered, or located in such a way
that contravenes the regulations set out in Table 13-2 below, in which column 1 sets out
the matter to be regulated and column 2 sets out the regulations.
.2
Notwithstanding the above, the regulations contained in Table 11-1: C1 ZONE MINIMUM
PARCEL REQUIREMENTS of this bylaw shall apply to all P2 PARCELS that are located within
the HISTORIC TOWNSITE as shown on Heritage Management Map: Historic Townsite.
TABLE 13-2: P2 ZONE MINIMUM PARCEL REQUIREMENTS
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
Minimum SETBACK from
FRONT PARCEL LINE
3.05 m
(10 ft.)
INTERIOR SIDE PARCEL LINE
3.05 m
(10 ft.)
EXTERIOR SIDE PARCEL LINE
3.05 m
(10 ft.)
REAR PARCEL LINE
3.05 m
(10 ft.)
Maximum BUILDING HEIGHT
10.67 m
(35 ft.)
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14.0 OTHER ZONES
14.1 A1 Zone (Agriculture)
The purpose of the A1 zone is to permit AGRICULTURE within the municipality.
14.1.1 Principal Uses
The following use(s) may be considered permitted as PRINCIPAL USES in the A1 zone:
.1
AGRICULTURE
.2
FLEA MARKET
.3
GARDEN CENTRE
.4
GREENHOUSE
14.1.2 Secondary Uses
The following use(s) may be considered secondary to a PRINCIPAL USE in the A1 zone.
.1
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE
.2
BED AND BREAKFAST
.3
CULTURAL EVENTS or DISPLAYS
.4
DOCK
.5
GARDEN SUITE
.6
HOME INDUSTRY
.7
HOME OCCUPATION
.8
LODGING FACILITY
.9
SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
.10 SECONDARY SUITE
14.1.3 Zone-Specific Regulations
.1
On a PARCEL located in an area zoned A1:
I.
no plan of subdivision shall be approved in such a way that contravenes the regulations
set out in the table below unless Section 5.1.4 or 5.1.5 applies.
II.
and no BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall be constructed, altered, or located in such a way
that contravenes the regulations set out in Table 14-1 below, in which column 1 sets out
the matter to be regulated and column 2 sets out the regulations.
TABLE 14-1: A1 ZONE MINIMUM PARCEL REQUIREMENTS
COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
Minimum SETBACK of BUILDINGS from
FRONT PARCEL LINE
6.10 m
(20 ft.)
INTERIOR SIDE PARCEL LINE
6.10 m
(20 ft.)
EXTERIOR SIDE PARCEL LINE
6.10 m
(20 ft.)
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COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2
REAR PARCEL LINE
6.10 m
(20 ft.)
Maximum BUILDING HEIGHT
10.67 m
(35 ft.)
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14.2 H Zone (Holding)
.1
The purpose of the H Zone is to identify Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Settlement Land that has yet to be
planned; as such, it is being held in a state of non-development, until such time that further
direction is available.
.2
To permit DEVELOPMENT to occur, rezoning will be required.
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14.3 DCD (Direct Control Districts)
.1
A direct control district is an area where, in the opinion of COUNCIL, development may require
a more specific, sensitive, and flexible means of land use and development control, including,
but not limited to, time limited uses.
.2
COUNCIL shall decide on DEVELOPMENT PERMIT applications in direct control districts.
.3
Direct control districts shall be regulated as per Section 291 of the Municipal Act. For greater
certainty, for designated time limited direct control districts, upon expiry of the time limited
direct control district, no legal non-conforming uses are thereby created under section 301 of
the Yukon Municipal Act or otherwise.
14.3.2 DCD 1 - Klondike East Bench Direct Control District
.1
The purpose of the Klondike East Bench Direct Control District is for COUNCIL to directly
control land use and development within the designated area to enable time limited mineral
extraction activity until December 31, 2040 provided there is an active placer land use approval
and water license in effect for the mineral claims contained within the Klondike East Bench
Direct Control District.
.2
The area of the Klondike East Bench Direct Control District specifically includes the Grant
Numbers listed below:
Grant numbers:
P 00691 (north of Klondike River only)
P 34949
P 01543 (north of Klondike River only)
P 34978
P 01545 (north of Klondike River only)
P 35171
P 04455
P 35187 (north of Klondike River only)
P 04456
P 35685 (north of Klondike River only)
P 22058
P 36281
P 28927 (north of Klondike River only)
P 36282
P 29645 (excluding lot 1029, Quad
116B/03)
P 37027
P 29759
P 37068
P 33141
P 37566 (north of Klondike River only)
P 33143
P 38790
.3
The following use(s) may be considered permitted as PRINCIPAL USES in the DCD1 zone:
I.
LAND DEVELOPMENT PREPARATION
II.
NATURAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
III.
RECLAMATION
IV. REMEDIATION
.4
District-specific regulations
I.
Granular material excavated from any mining operations SITE may be relocated from one
area of the SITE to another, but no material may be removed from the site, other than for
a permitted Natural Resource Extraction use.
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II.
No quarrying activity is permitted, as an otherwise permitted Natural Resource Extraction
use.
III.
Mining operations must at all times be in compliance with the Property Maintenance &
Nuisance Abatement Bylaw #07-03.
IV. Hours of operation for mining operations SITES shall be limited to 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
or any hours of operation permitted under valid and subsisting licenses obtained from
both the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board or the Yukon
Water Board.
V.
Vehicles that may rut, mark, or otherwise damage a road may not be operated on a City
road RIGHT-OF-WAY. Any violations will be subject to the terms, conditions and penalties
set out under the Traffic By-Law #00-21.
VI. A person operating a mining operations SITE shall post adequate notices on the
boundaries of the active mining area notifying the public that they are entering an active
mine SITE. The notices posted must be visible and legible to the public at all times.
VII. A person operating a mining operations SITE must report any suspected naturally
occurring asbestos immediately to both the City and to the Medical Officer of Health with
Yukon Government, Health, and Social Services.
VIII. A person operating a mining operations SITE shall contact the City immediately in the
event of a reportable petroleum hydrocarbon spill.
IX. The Operator must not mine, access or in any way disturb the TRAILS referred to as the
Moose Mountain Cross Country Ski TRAILS. A 30 m buffer must be maintained for all
TRAILS in which no mining activity of any kind shall take place.
X.
No activity shall take place within 100 m of curtilage of an existing residence (defined as
the developed areas of a property) unless the person operating a mining operations SITE
provides the City with written approval from all affected residents to operate within that
buffer zone.
XI. In addition to the above-listed conditions, all mining operations must comply with all DC
applicable municipal bylaws and policies, and non-compliance will be subject to any
applicable enforcement and penalties as set out in the applicable bylaws and policies.
XII. The time period established for the Klondike East Bench Direct Control District, shall be
extended by up to a maximum of one year from the date(s) that any holder of a valid
placer mining claim is prevented from performing miner like work on their claims by
reason of FORCE MAJEURE, provided the miner provides the City with immediate written
notice on their discovery of the same. The extension of time shall be limited to the time
the miner was reasonably prevented from performing mining work on account of the
force majeure event at issue, provided that the cumulative extension of time available to
the miner, on account of all FORCE MAJEURE events and in respect of any or all of their
mining claims within the Klondike East Bench Direct Control District, shall not exceed one
year in duration.
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14.3.3 DCD 2 - Klondike River Bench Direct Control District
.1
The purpose of the Klondike River Bench Direct Control District is for COUNCIL to directly
control land use and development within the designated area to enable time limited mineral
extraction activity until December 31, 2027. For greater certainty, the allowable mineral
extraction uses in the Klondike East Bench Direct Control District will expire on December 31,
2027.
.2
The area of the Klondike East Bench Direct Control District specifically includes the Grant
Numbers listed below:
P 34307
P 34309
P 36298
.3
The following use(s) may be considered permitted as PRINCIPAL USES in the DCD2 zone:
I.
LAND DEVELOPMENT PREPARATION
II.
NATURAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
III.
RECLAMATION
IV. REMEDIATION
.4
District-specific regulations
I.
Granular material excavated from any mining operations SITE may be relocated from one
area of the SITE to another, but no material may be removed from the site, other than for
a permitted Natural Resource Extraction use.
II.
No quarrying activity is permitted.
III.
Mining operations must at all times be in compliance with the Property Maintenance &
Nuisance Abatement Bylaw #07-03.
IV. Hours of operation for mining operations SITEs shall be limited to 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m on
weekdays, or any hours and days of operation permitted under valid and subsisting
licenses obtained from both the Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board
or the Yukon Water Board.
V.
Vehicles that may rut, mark, or otherwise damage a road may not be operated on a City
road RIGHT-OF-WAY. Any violations will be subject to the terms, conditions and penalties
set out under Traffic Bylaw #00-21.
VI. A person operating a mining operations SITE shall post adequate notices on the
boundaries of the active mining area notifying the public that they are entering an active
mine site. The notices posted must be visible and legible to the public at all times.
VII. A person operating a mining operations SITE must report any suspected naturally
occurring asbestos immediately to both the City and to the Medical Officer of Health with
Yukon Government, Health, and Social Services.
VIII. A person operating a mining operations SITE shall contact the City immediately in the
event of a reportable petroleum hydrocarbon spill.
IX. No activity shall take place within 100 m of curtilage of an existing residence (defined as
the developed areas of a property) unless the person operating a mining operations SITE
provides the City with written approval from all affected residents to operate within that
buffer zone.
X.
The only septic system allowed for a mining operation is a septic holding tank which is to
be operated in accordance with the Yukon Public Health and Safety Act, RSY 2002, c. 176.
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XI. In addition to the above-listed conditions, all mining operations must comply with all
applicable municipal bylaws and policies, and non-compliance will be subject to any
applicable enforcement and penalties as set out in the applicable bylaws and policies.
XII. The time period established for the Klondike River Bench Direct Control District, shall be
extended by up to a maximum of one year from the date(s) that any holder of a valid
placer mining claim is prevented from performing miner like work on their claims by
reason of force majeure, provided the miner provides the City with immediate written
notice on their discovery of the same. The extension of time shall be limited to the time
the miner was reasonably prevented from performing mining work on account of the
force majeure event at issue. The cumulative extension of time available to the miner, on
account of all force majeure events and in respect of any or all of their mining claims
within the Klondike River Bench Direct Control District, shall not exceed one year in
duration.
14.3.4 DCD 3 - Lots 6 and 7, Block M, Ladue Estate
.1
The purpose of DCD3 zone is to allow CAMPGROUND and LODGING FACILITY as PRINCIPAL
USES.
.2
In addition to the PRINCIPAL USES in C1 Zone, the following use(s) may be considered
permitted as PRINCIPAL USES in the DCD3 zone:
I.
CAMPGROUND
II.
LODGING FACILITY
14.3.5 DCD 4 - Lots 27, Callison Industrial Subdivision
.1
The purpose of DCD4 is to provide Council with direct authority over land use and
development within this area until December 31, 2028.
.2
In addition to the SECONDARY USES in M1 Zone, the following use(s) may be considered
permitted as SECONDARY USES in the DCD4 zone:
I.
EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT
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15.0 Enforcement
15.1 General
A DEVELOPMENT OFFICER may enforce the provisions of this bylaw in accordance with the Yukon
Municipal Act.
15.2 Offences
Any person who does the following commits an offence:
.1
contravenes, causes, or permits a contravention of this bylaw or a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
.2
neglects or omits anything required under this bylaw or a DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
.3
constructs a BUILDING or STRUCTURE or makes an ADDITION or alteration for which a
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT is required but has not been issued
.4
fails to comply with an order, direction, or notice given under this bylaw
.5
prevents or obstructs, or attempts to prevent or obstruct, the authorized entry under Section
3.1 Inspection.
15.3 Notice of Offence Order
.1
If a DEVELOPMENT OFFICER finds that a person is committing an offence under this bylaw,
the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER may require the person responsible for the violation to remedy it
through a notice of offence order.
.2
A DEVELOPMENT OFFICER may issue a notice of offence order to
I.
the owner of the property
II.
the person in possession of the land or BUILDINGS
III.
the person responsible for the offence
.3
The notice of offence order must be delivered in person, by registered mail, or by posting the
notice in a conspicuous location on the SITE.
.4
A notice of offence order shall
I.
describe the nature of the violation;
II.
describe the actions or measures required to remedy the violation, including the removal
or demolition of a STRUCTURE that has been erected or placed;
III.
state a time within which the person must comply with the directions or the order; and
IV. state that if the person does not comply with the directions within a specified time an
offence ticket will be issued and/or the municipality will take action or measure at the
expense of the person.
.5
Where a person fails or refuses to comply with the notice of offence order, a DEVELOPMENT
OFFICER may take such action as is necessary to enforce the order.
.6
The costs and expenses incurred by the City in carrying out a notice of offence order shall be
placed on the tax roll as an additional tax against the property concerned, and that amount
shall be collected in the same manner as taxes on the land.
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15.4 Refusal, Suspension, or Revocation of Permit
.1
A DEVELOPMENT OFFICER may refuse to issue, suspend, or revoke a DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT where:
I.
the applicant fails to comply with the conditions of the issuance of the permit; or
II.
any person undertakes or causes or allows any DEVELOPMENT on a SITE contrary to the
terms or conditions of a permit; or
III.
any person fails to complete the corrective measures described in a Notice of Offence
Order issued pursuant to Section 15.3 Notice of Offence Order.
15.5 Offence Tickets
.1
If the corrective measures described in a notice of offence order issued pursuant to Section
15.3 Notice of Offence Order are not completed within the specified time, the person to whom
the order was issued may be issued an offence ticket by a DEVELOPMENT OFFICER.
.2
All offence tickets shall be prepared and served in accordance with part 3 of the Yukon
Summary Convictions Act.
.3
Set fines under this Section include the following:
TABLE 15-1: SCHEDULE OF OFFENCES
DESCRIPTION OF OFFENCE
PENALTY
Failure to obtain DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
$250.00
Failure to obtain DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (second or subsequent
offence)
$500.00
Failure to comply with permit conditions
$250.00
Failure to comply with permit conditions (second or subsequent
offence)
$500.00
Failure to comply with notice of offence order
$250.00
Failure to comply with notice of offence order (second or subsequent
offence)
$500.00
Failure to grant right of entry
$250.00
Failure to grant right of entry (second or subsequent offence)
$500.00
.4
The costs and expenses incurred by the City in carrying out a notice of offence order shall be
placed on the tax roll as an additional tax against the property concerned, and that amount
shall be collected in the same manner as taxes on the land.
.5
For greater certainty, a person found to be in contravention of this bylaw on an ongoing basis
may be fined for each day the contravention continues, as per Section 340 of the Yukon
Municipal Act.
15.6 Orders
.1
A DEVELOPMENT OFFICER may issue to the owner of the property, the person in possession
of the land or BUILDINGS, or the person responsible for the contravention, a written order to
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comply with the provisions of this bylaw.
.2
The order may:
I.
direct a person to stop doing something or to change the way in which the person is
doing it;
II.
direct a person to take any action or measure necessary to remedy the contravention of
the Yukon Municipal Act or bylaw, including the removal or demolition of a STRUCTURE
that has been erected or placed in contravention of a bylaw and, if necessary, to prevent a
reoccurrence of the contravention;
III.
state a date and time by which the person must comply with the directions;
IV. state that if the person does not comply with the directions within the specified time, the
municipality will take the action or measure at the expense of the person; and
V.
state that a person who receives a written order may request that COUNCIL review the
order within 14 days after the date the order is received. After reviewing the order,
COUNCIL may confirm, vary, substitute, or cancel the order.
.3
This order shall be delivered by registered mail or be personally served on the person
described in Section 15.2 Offences.
15.7 Summary Conviction Penalties
.1
A person who fails or refuses to comply with an offence ticket is liable to sanctions as
described in Section 343 of the Yukon Municipal Act.
.2
In addition to the penalties provided for under Section 15.5 Offence Tickets of this bylaw, a
person convicted of an offence pursuant to Section 15.2 Offences, may be ordered to remove
such development and reclaim the SITE at that person's own expense.
.3
Should any person owning or occupying real property within the city refuse or neglect to pay
any penalties that have been levied pursuant to this bylaw, the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER may
inform such person in default that the charges shall be added to, and shall form part of, the
taxes payable in respect of that real property as taxes in arrears if unpaid on December 31 of
the same year.
.4
When a DEVELOPMENT OFFICER has issued a ticket under Section 15.5 Offence Tickets that
results in a summary conviction, the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER shall report this information to
COUNCIL.
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16.0 Amendments
16.1 Text Amendments
.1
COUNCIL may initiate any TEXT AMENDMENT to this bylaw. Any such amendment shall be
reviewed in accordance with Section 3.0 Duties and Responsibilities
.2
Any person may apply for a TEXT AMENDMENT of this bylaw by paying the required
application fee, as specified in the Fees and Charges Bylaw, and submitting a written
statement that describes and justifies the proposed amendment.
16.2 Re-zoning Applications
.1
COUNCIL may initiate any amendment to the zoning maps. Any such amendment shall be
reviewed in accordance with Section 3.0 Duties and Responsibilities
.2
An owner of a PARCEL in the City, or an authorized agent of an owner, may apply to have the
zoning designation of the land amended to another zoning designation.
.3
An application for a re-zoning shall be made in writing to the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER using
the form provided and accompanied by the following:
I.
documentation of ownership;
II.
a written statement to describe and justify the proposal;
III.
a map showing the proposed change in the context of ADJACENT land;
IV. the necessary processing and advertising fees as set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw;
V.
permission for right of entry onto the land by City staff for reasonable inspection; and
VI. any additional information a DEVELOPMENT OFFICER may require in order to prepare,
evaluate, and make recommendations on the proposed amendment.
VII. Development assessment documentation as detailed in Section 4.3 Development Permit
Applications Permit Applications.
.4
A DEVELOPMENT OFFICER may request the applicant provide an analysis by a qualified
professional of the potential impact on land use, traffic, utilities, and other City services and
facilities if the amendment proposes an increase in density or other intensification of use.
.5
An application may not be considered to have been received until all requirements of Section
4.0 Development Permits have been submitted to the satisfaction of a DEVELOPMENT
OFFICER.
I.
Notwithstanding these requirements, the application may be considered if, in the opinion
of a DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, it is of such a nature as to enable a decision to be made
without some of the required information.
.6
If it appears that the proposed amendment is one that is applicable to most of the persons
affected in the area and/or will benefit the city at large, COUNCIL may direct that the
application fee be returned to the applicant.
16.3 Review Process
.1
Upon receipt of a completed application for a TEXT AMENDMENT or rezoning, a
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER shall initiate or undertake an investigation and analysis of the
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potential impacts of DEVELOPMENT under the proposed ZONE. The analysis shall be based
on the full development potential of the uses and development regulations specified in the
proposed ZONE and not on the merits of any particular development proposal.
.2
The analysis shall, among other factors, consider the following criteria:
I.
relationship to, and compliance with, the OCP and other approved municipal plans and
COUNCIL policy
II.
relationship to, and compliance with, municipal plans in preparation
III.
compatibility with surrounding development in terms of land use function and scale of
development
IV. traffic impacts
V.
relationship to, or impacts on, services (such as water and sewage systems or public
transit), utilities, and public facilities (such as recreational facilities and SCHOOLS)
VI. relationship to municipal land, RIGHT-OF-WAYS, or easement requirements
VII. effect on the stability, retention, and rehabilitation of desirable existing uses, BUILDINGS,
or both in the area
VIII. necessity and appropriateness of the proposed TEXT AMENDMENT or re-zoning
according to the stated intentions of the applicant
IX. analysis of any documented concerns and opinions of area residents and landowners
regarding the application
.3
Subsequently, the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER shall
I.
prepare a report on the proposed amendment; and
II.
submit a copy of the application and the DEVELOPMENT OFFICER's recommendation and
report to COUNCIL.
.4
Before approving a TEXT AMENDMENT or re-zoning, COUNCIL shall comply with the
requirements and notification procedures set out in the Act.
16.4 Resubmission Interval
.1
When an application for an amendment to this bylaw has been refused by COUNCIL, another
application for the same, or substantially the same, amendment shall not be submitted within
12 months of the date of the refusal unless COUNCIL directs otherwise.
16.5 Public Notification
.1
Before a second reading of a bylaw proposing amendments to the Zoning Bylaw is heard,
COUNCIL shall hold a public hearing to hear and consider all submissions respecting the
proposed amendments.
.2
The public hearing shall be held no earlier than seven days after the last date of publication of
the notice.
.3
If, following public hearing, COUNCIL determines that substantial changes will be required to a
proposed amendment(s), COUNCIL may request the scheduling of a second public hearing
prior to second reading to hear and consider all submissions respecting the revised
amendments.
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.4
A notice must be circulated, in the method approved by COUNCIL, once a week for two
successive weeks prior to the public hearing.
I.
Methods of notice circulation may include the City of Dawson website, local newspapers,
the City and Post Office Bulletin Boards, and written notification letters.
.5
The notice shall
I.
describe the area affected by the proposed zoning bylaw amendment;
II.
state the date, time, and place for the public hearing respecting the proposed zoning
bylaw amendment; and
III.
include a statement of the reasons for the amendment.
.6
Written notification letters shall be mailed to all applicable properties within the following radii
of the subject property prior to the public hearing:
I.
100 m (328.1 ft.) for properties within the HISTORIC TOWNSITE
II.
500 m (1,640.4 ft.) for properties in all other areas
SCHEDULE A
Zoning Map: Valley, Confluence, and
Bowl
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SCHEDULE B
Zoning Map: Historic Townsite
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SCHEDULE C
Heritage Management Map: Historic
Townsite
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