Proposed Zoning Bylaw presented to Council

On Monday, October 6, City Staff presented the proposed new Zoning Bylaw to City Council for consideration of adoption. This is the culmination of a 2 year process including background research, public engagement, key stakeholder and government engagement, drafting the text, and preparing the maps. The proposed Zoning Bylaw implements the land use policies of the Whitehorse 2040 Official Community Plan (adopted in 2023), as is required by the Municipal Act following the adoption of a new Official Community Plan.

What’s next?

Council will consider giving the bylaw first reading on October 14, 2025. If it passes first reading, a date will be set for the public hearing, and the formal public hearing period will begin. The anticipated date for the public hearing is November 24 at a regular meeting of Council.

Anyone can submit written input on the proposed bylaw prior to the public hearing by sending an email to publicinput@whitehorse.ca, or by delivering a letter to City Hall.

Anyone can speak to Council at the public hearing either in person, or by electronic means if arranged in advance.