Commercial and Industrial Land Planning
In 2020, our Commercial and Industrial Land Study identified various City, Government of Yukon (YG), and First Nation landholdings that could be considered for light and heavy industrial development. In 2021, a preliminary review of potential areas was completed to refine the list of potential areas, and identified the following areas for further study:
- Hillcrest South Area (mixed-use commercial/industrial area);
- Robert Service Way/Hamilton Boulevard Area (mixed-use commercial/industrial area);
- Kulan Area (industrial area);
- MacRae East (industrial area);
- Copper Haul Road Area (industrial area); and
- Forestview (future planning area).
During the summer of 2022, YG conducted initial feasibility work for the Hillcrest South, Robert Service Way, and Kulan areas. Additional on-site feasibility work was determined to be required, which will continue in Spring 2023.
In 2023, the City anticipates to prepare Master Plans for Hillcrest South, Robert Service Way, and Kulan expansion. Lands in these areas are held by YG, Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN), and Ta’an Kwäch'än Council (TKC). The City is collaborating with YG, KDFN, and TKC to determine feasibility and create the Master Plans.
Take our survey!
To help inform these and other planning initiatives for industrial and commercial/industrial uses, the City has created a survey that is tailored to light and heavy industrial businesses. This survey takes about 10 minutes, and closes on January 31 at 11:59 pm.
Stay tuned for more information on the Master Plans!
What is a Master Plan?
A master plan facilitates land development by establishing the vision and framework for an area. A master plan contains two key components:
A land use concept map – This map illustrates the approximate location and type of development, parks, open spaces, and the major infrastructure, such as road and trails, water, and sewer lines; and
A report – This report provides guidance on land use (land use compatibility and environmental impacts), density, land remediation, gravel hauling, on and off-site infrastructure, and financial feasibility.
A master plan will:
- Ensure the new area will be compatible with existing nearby areas;
- Ensure the area develops in a logical, functional, and cost-effective manner;
- Identify and protect key environmental features;
- Provide direction on what types of land uses will occur, and where;
- Integrate with existing and/or identify new major future roads;
- Provide recommendations on all other relevant aspects of future development; and
- Guide future developer-led planning work, including detailed engineering studies, YESAB applications, and Zoning By-law amendment applications.
Since a master plan is a high-level guiding document, it does not include details such as zoning, lot lines, or the location of minor roads. These details, along with more specific studies and engineering, will be completed by individual landowners before developing their land.
