


Land Use & Zoning See Also… Planning and Engineering Dept

Land Use and Zoning

Planning Services
Box 400
Yorkton, SK S3N 2W3
Tel: (306) 786-1758
Fax: (306) 786-6880
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In accordance with The Planning and Development Act, 1983, the Planning Services division oversees land development throughout the City of Yorkton. The long-term objective is to manage the growth and design of the City pursuant to the policies of the Development Plan. The division works closely with Building Services to promote residential, industrial, and commercial expansion in both new and existing built-up areas.

The Planning Services division is responsible for the day-to-day application of the Zoning Bylaw regulations as they relate to the development, use, and subdivision of land, including the issuance of subdivision approvals, development permits, discretionary uses, and minor variances.

“Our City. Our Future.” Official Community Plan Review

The City is making changes to its Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw, and Sign Bylaw. (Click here for further details.)

Yorkton's Development Plan and Zoning Bylaw

The formulation of both Plan Yorkton and the Yorkton Zoning Bylaw began in the Spring of 2000. The early development of these key documents began with an extensive public consultation process with local stakeholders and residents via focus groups and telephone surveys. This process led to the identification of key issues pertaining to the City's current form and future development. Subsequently, major themes or areas were identified by the Development Plan and Zoning Bylaw to address these key issues. Such themes include downtown redevelopment, parks and recreation, housing, commercial and industrial development, infrastructure and services, transportation, and growth management.

Purpose of Development Plan and Zoning Bylaw

The Development Plan and Zoning Bylaw are companion documents critical to guiding the future growth and development of a Municipality. The Development Plan sets the broad policies for the City with regards to social and economic development, physical growth, transportation, urban design, and environmental management. These policies serve both to establish the guiding principles for future area redevelopment plans, and assist in the interpretation and application of the Zoning Bylaw.

The Zoning Bylaw, divides existing City property into appropriate Zoning Districts according to land use type and intensity. Regulations with reference to these districts are established to control the physical appearance and development of property within the City in a manner which promotes quality of life and protects the public health, safety, and welfare.

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