When is a Development Permit Required?
Unless otherwise stated in the Zoning Bylaw, no person shall commence, cause or allow to commence any development, change of existing use, or change of intensity of use unless a development permit has been issued. Excavating, filling, and/or building a foundation is considered a development. When in doubt, contact the Planning department to find out if you need a permit for your development.
No development permit is required for the following, provided that such development conforms to all other provisions of the Zoning Bylaw:
- regular maintenance and repair of any building or structure, provided it does not include structural alterations or does not change the use or intensity of use of the land, building, or structure
- regular maintenance and repair of any building or structure in the heritage management areas that meets the heritage management design guidelines
- landscaping where the existing grade and surface drainage pattern is not materially altered, except when landscaping is required as part of a development permit
- minor utilities, as determined by a development officer
- 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
- a fence, wall, or gate that does not exceed 2 m (6.6 ft.) in height and is located outside of the historic townsite
- an accessory development not greater than 10 m2 (107.6 ft.2) and not exceeding 2.5 m (8.2 ft.) in height
- a sign located outside of the historic townsite, provided that such sign conforms to all other provisions of the Zoning Bylaw.
- demolition of a building or structure under 10 m2 (107.6 ft.2), unless designated in the Yukon Government Historic Sites Inventory