Public Notice - Discretionary Use Application - 12 Fourth Avenue North

Public Notice
Discretionary Use Application for
Veterinary Service, Type 1 in C-1 City Centre Commercial Zoning District
12 Fourth Avenue North

Legal Description:                   Lots 6, 7 & 8-Blk/Par 3-Plan 20767, Ext 5, 6 & 7

Civic Address                          12 Fourth Avenue North

Proposed Use                         Veterinary Service, Type 1 – Pet Adoption Centre

Details:   The applicant proposes to operate a pet adoption centre with limited pet-centric retail sales and special events such as pet birthday parties and pet yoga.  The applicant confirms that no dogs or puppies will be housed overnight at the location, however, cats and kittens may be housed overnight.

The proposed use generally conforms to and is deemed to be included in the land use Veterinary Service, Type 1.  Veterinary Service, Type 1 use is a Discretionary Use in the C-1 City Centre Commercial zoning district and requires City Council authorization under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to proceed.

Pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007, discretionary use applications are to be publicly advertised before Council makes their final decision.

Public Hearing:    City Council will hear all persons who are present and wish to speak to the proposed applications and all written submissions will be read verbatim, unless the submitter is in attendance to speak on the submission, on Monday, August 11, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, Yorkton, SK.

Written Submissions:   If you wish to provide written comments for Council’s consideration, they must be submitted by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Written submissions must be directed to:

            Jessica Matsalla, Director of Legislation and Procedures
            In Person:        37 Third Avenue North, Yorkton, SK
            Via Mail:          Box 400, Yorkton, SK S3N 2W3
            Via Email:        jmatsalla@yorkton.ca

For More Information:

To see the full report on this application, and the proposed bylaw, please visit www.Yorkton.ca.  Click or tap on the “Council Meetings” link and select “Agenda and Information Package” for the July 14, 2025 Regular Council Meeting.  The report will be found in the Information Package that follows the Agenda.

Questions regarding the application may be directed to:          

            City of Yorkton Planning Department
            Phone: (306) 786-1710
            Email:  planningservices@yorkton.ca