West Dawson and Sunnydale area development regulations

The Government of Yukon is working with community members and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in to prepare a new area development regulation for the West Dawson and Sunnydale area. The new regulation will implement the local area plan.

What are area development regulations?

Development area regulations divide a community into zones that permit different land uses. This is also called zoning.

Zoning is used to:

  • provide for orderly development;
  • separate areas of incompatible land use;
  • ensure public safety; and
  • promote the neighbourly use of private land.

The development area

The area is located west of Dawson City, across the Yukon River. It includes Sunnydale; West Dawson; and the surrounding area.

What’s happening now?

  • We met with the community on September 11, 2019, to:
    • present the latest draft zoning options; and
    • discuss options to manage visitor use of bed and breakfasts.

Contact the planner

Mike Ellis
Government of Yukon
Manager of community land use planning
Phone: 867-456-3853
Email: [email protected]