The Municipal Act states that a subdivision “includes the adjusting or realigning of an existing property line, a division of a parcel by a plan of subdivision, a plan of survey, a plan made pursuant to section 6 of the Condominium Act, an agreement or any instrument, including a caveat, transferring or creating an estate or interest in part of the parcel, or the creation of a new parcel from existing parcels of land.”

The City of Whitehorse approves the subdivision and consolidation of land, and the creation of condominiums, on all land within the City’s municipal boundary.

A subdivision is required when a piece of land is divided into two or more real-estate entities able to obtain separate Land Title. Examples of this might include instances where a commercial land owner wishes to split their lot in half to develop another business or when a developer wishes to create a multi-lot subdivision for the construction of several homes.

Before starting the subdivision process please discus your project with City’s Subdivision & Lands Coordinator (SLC).

Here is a Flow Chart to help demonstrate a Successful Subdivision Application Process:

What is a Subdivision?
The City of Whitehorse approves the subdivision and consolidation of land, and the creation of condominiums on all land within the City’s municipal boundaries.
A subdivision is required when a piece of land is divided into two or more real-estate entities able to obtain separate Title. Examples of this might include instances where a commercial land owner wishes to split their lot in half to develop another business or when a developer wishes to create a multi-lot subdivision for the construction of several homes.
Before starting the subdivision process please discusses your project with City’s Subdivision & Lands Coordinator (SLC)

How long will the subdivision process take?
Subdivision review and approval takes approximately 6 to 8 weeks for “new lot” subdivisions (Council decision for 6 or more lots) or 3 to 4 weeks for condominiums, consolidations, boundary realignment or subdivision of 5 or less lots (Administrative decision). The approval is valid for a period of 12 months. The approval will lapse if the preliminary plan of survey is not submitted to the Land Titles Office within 12 months of the date of approval. Council or the Development Officer may renew the approval for an additional 12 months (only once). – Application fee applies.

Is my subdivision completed after City approval?
The City approves the subdivision sketch and configuration and then once the final plan has been uploaded to the NRCAN website the City needs to approve the Final Preliminary Plan of Subdivision acknowledging that all of the conditions have been satisfied and that the Final Plan is the same as was approved.

Do I need a professional to complete my subdivision?
You will require a Canadian Land Surveyor to prepare a subdivision sketch. The subdivision process is fairly complicated so we would strongly advise that you hire a professional (Lawyer/Surveyor/Planner) to guide you through the process especially dealing with the raising of Title documents.

What other consents might I need?
Before any sale can take place, you may have to provide the Land Titles Office with the consent of anyone who holds a mortgage or other interest against your property (ie: Bank or Mortgagee). The Land Titles Office can provide you with more information however Lawyers are well versed in these documents and forms.

When can I sell my newly subdivided land?
You may sell the new lot(s) after the final Plan of Survey is registered at the Land Titles Office and you have raised title to the new lot(s). Your Canada Lands Surveyor or Lawyer will be able to advise you of this process. You may sell your new parcel(s) as you would any other property, either privately or through a real estate agent.

What can I do if my application is denied or I don’t agree with the conditions?
If you don’t agree with the decision of a SLC, in most cases, you may make an appeal to Council or the Subdivision Appeal Board if it is a Council decision.

By Plan of Subdivision:
Creating two or more lots from one existing property

By Plan of Consolidation:
Consolidating two or more properties into one lot

By Plan of Boundary Realignment: 
Adjusting or realigning an existing property line where you end up with the same number of lots that you started with.

By Plan of Condominium:
Condominium applications are governed by Yukon Government’s  2015 Condominium Act and subsequent regulations.
For more information go to Condominium Act and Regulations.

Bare Land Condominium:
Involves dividing a parcel of land into individually owned ‘bare land units and common elements. Four posts in the ground and everything in-between constitutes a Unit.

Conventional Condominium:
Is a building(s) divided into individually owned units. Each unit is identified in the condominium plan. The land, the outside walls, service areas, and joint use areas of the building are considered common elements.

NOTE: Converting existing buildings into a condominium (as defined by the 2015 Condominium Act) may require a building assessment report as outlined in Section 3 of the Converted Condominium Regulation of the 2015 Condominium Act.

Application fees vary and are non-refundable.

Boundary Alignment:
$100.00 per boundary being adjusted. Minimum charge $250.00. Maximum charge $1,000.00.

Subdivision:
Minimum charge $250.00. Maximum charge $5,000.00.
Between the minimum and maximum, $200.00 per lot created (e.g., 3 lots proposed, $600.00)

* new subdivisions may require a Development Agreement in order to deal with development responsibilities’ (i.e. easements, road design/construction, servicing) see below.

* New residential subdivisions are subject to Development Cost Charges (DCC’s) for new lots being created at the time of subdivision.

* All subdivisions are subject to 10% Public Use Land Dedication (PULD) in land, or payment in lieu of land. (See Part 2 of the Subdivision Control Bylaw 2012-16) There will be a 10% cash-in-lieu payment required for all lots on an approved subdivision sketch that have not shown acceptable land parcels.

Subdivision by way of Consolidation:
$100.00 per lot, Minimum charge $250.00. Maximum charge $1,000.00.

Subdivision by way of Condominium:
$100.00 per unit, Minimum charge $250.00. Maximum charge $5,000.00.

Development Agreement:
Some subdivisions may require a Development Agreement registers at the Land Titles Office as a condition of Subdivision approval for such things as (but not limited to) access easements, utility easements, servicing design etc.
$200.00

Online Payment Option:
We do have an online payment portal available however the Applicant will need to reach out to the SLC to confirm the fee rate, and receive a Job-Number and Address to use that option.

Guide to the Subdivision Approval Process

Subdivision Control Bylaw

Zoning Bylaw

Development Cost Charges Bylaw

Development Agreement Regulations Bylaw

The bylaws listed above are those most relevant to Subdivision Applications. For a comprehensive list of bylaws, click here.

Application: S-09-2022
Address: HIDDEN VALLEY PHASE 2 (COUCH ROAD)
Legal: LOT 1582-1 QUAD 105D/14
Subdivision of 1 Lot into 2 Lots
Status: Gathering Information

Application: S-08-2022
Address: 9023 – 9029 QUARTZ ROAD
Legal: BLOCK 334, PLAN 2008-0026 LTO
Subdivision of 1 Lot into 2 Lots
Status: Under Review

Application: S-07-2022
Address: ROBERT SERVICE WAY
Legal: Lot 1216 (KDFN C-34B) PLAN 2010-0050 LTO
Subdivision of 1 Lot into 5 Lots
Status: Under Review

Application: S-06-2022
Address: 59 12TH AVENUE EAST
Legal: LOT 421, PLAN 30542 LTO
Subdivision of 1 Lot into 2 Lots
Status: Gathering Information

Application: S-05-2022
Address: 1107 & 1105 CENTENNIAL STREET
Legal: LOT 1634, PLAN 2009-0137 & LOT 77, PLAN 25412
Boundary Realignment of 1107 & 1105
Status: Gathering Information

Application: S-02-2022
Address: 6 VERSLUCE PLACE
Legal: Lot 1522, Plan 76967 LTO
Subdivision of 1 Lot into 2 Lots
Status: Gathering Information

Application: S-01-2022 – Lot 85,
Address: 7 LABERGE ROAD
Legal: Lot 1631, Plan 2007-0091 LTO
Subdivision of 1 Lot into 2 Lots
Status: Gathering Information

Application: S-17-2018
Address: WHISTLE BEND PHASE 7 & 8
Legal: VACANT COMMISSIONERS LAND
Subdivision of 134 Lots and 16 Lots
Status: Gathering Information

Application: S-18-2021
Address: 108 GOLD ROAD
Legal: LOT 85, PLAN 2004-0062
Subdivision of 1 Lot into 2 Lots
Status: Gathering Information

Application: S-17-2021
Address: 1402 FIR STREET
Legal: Lot 1454, PLAN 21542, PORTER CREEK SUBDIVISION
Subdivision of 1 lot into 2 lots and Buffer Lot
Status: Gathering Information

Application: S-16-2021
Address: MAGPIE ROAD & FINCH CRESCENT
Legal: Lot 139, Plan 2018-0056 LTO
Subdivision of 1 lot into 4 lots
Status: Approved

Application: S-15-2021
Address: 69-83 MT SIMA ROAD
Legal: LOT 23, PLAN 2002-0061 LTO,
Subdivision of 1 Lot into 2 Lots
Status: Gathering Information

Application: S-12-2021
Address: 25-11TH AVE
Legal: LOT 211 AND 212, PORTER CREEK SUBDIVISION, PLAN 24796 LTO
Boundary Realignment
Status: Approved

Application: S-13-2021
Address: 91046 ALASKA HIGHWAY
Legal: 91634 ALASKA HWY
Subdivision 1 lot and PUL
Status: Approved

Application: S-12-2021
Address: 238 TLINGIT STREET
Legal: Lot 3, 107878 CLSR
Subdivision 1 Lot and ROAD
Status: Approved

Application: S-11-2021
Address: 45 LABERGE ROAD (KDFN)
Legal: Lot 1621, 2010-0098
Subdivision 1 Lot
Status: Approved

Application: S-10-2021
Address: BENNETT ROAD (KDFN)
Legal: Lot 1620, 2010-0098
Subdivision 1 Lot
Status: Approved

Application: S-08-2021
Address: 8 & 10 MACKENZIE COURT
Legal: Lot 1731 & 1732, PLAN 2015-0038
Boundary Realignment between Lot 1731 & Lot 1732
Status: Approved

Application: CON-04-2021
Address: 408 WOOD STREET
Legal: LOT 4, BLOCK 38, PLAN 3807 LTO
Consolidation of Titles
Status: Approved

Application: CON-03-2021
Address: 129-133 TITANIUM WAY
Legal: LOTS 98 & 99, WHITEHORSE INDUSTRIAL SUB, PLAN 2007-0103
2 Lot Consolidation
Status: Approved

Application: CON-02-2021
Address: 2 MCINTYRE DRIVE & 4/6/8/10 BOYD CRESCENT
Legal: LOTS 449-453, WITHIN KDFN PARCEL C41B-7, PLAN 2007-0098 LTO
5 Lot Consolidation
Status: Approved

Application: CON-01-2021
Address: 2121 2ND AVENUE
Legal: Lots 6-17, Block 7, Downtown, Plan 3807 LTO
12 Lot/Lane Consolidation
Status: Approved

Application: CON-02-2022
Address: 25 GLEANER AVENUE
Legal: LOT 570, PLAN 2019-0025 LTO
4 Unit Bare Land Condominium
Status: Gathering Information

Application: CON-01-2022
Address: 213 KENO WAY
Legal: LOT 571, PLAN 2019-0025 LTO
42 Unit Condominium and Common Elements
Status: Gathering Information

Application: CON-11-2021
Address: 612 Wood Street (7131 7TH AVENUE)
Legal: LOT 6, BLOCK 58, PLAN 40181 CLSR
4 Unit Bare Land Condominium
Status: Approved

Application: CON-10-2021
Address: 1303 ELM STREET
Legal: LOT 94-2, PLAN 49993 LTO
3 Unit Bare Land Condominium
Status: Approved

Application: CON-09-2021
Address: 1201 FIR STREET
Legal: Lot 114-2, Plan 2012-16
2 Unit Bare Land Condominium
Status: Approved

Application: CON-08-2021
Address: 420 RANGE ROAD & 10 RHINE WAY
Legal: LOT 338, TAKHINI NORTH SUBDIVISION, PLAN 2009-0135 LTO
45 Unit Conventional Condominium
Status: Approved

Application: CON-07-2021
Address: 205 LOWE STREET
Legal: BARE LAND UNIT A, (CC81) PLAN 100042096
Amendment to CC281 Unit A into 4 Units
Status: Approved

Application: CON-06-2021
Address: 18 AZURE ROAD (Suites 94-134)
Legal: BARE LAND UNIT C, PLAN 100039069 LTO
41 Unit Bare Land Condominium
Status: Approved

Application: CON-05-2021
Address: 2009 CENTENNIAL STREET
Legal: LOT 20, PLAN 25142 LTO
2 Unit Bare Land Condominium
Status: Approved

Application: CON-04-2021
Address: 704 MAIN STREET
Legal: LOT 2, BLOCK 339, PLAN 2016-0007 LTO
12 Unit Conventional Condominium
Status: Approved

Application: CON-03-2021
Address: 603 COOK STREET
Legal: LOT 11, BLOCK 132, PLAN 18415 LTO
4 Unit Conventional Condominium
Status: Approved

Application: CON-02-2021
Address: 41 GLEANER AVENUE
Legal: LOT 568, WHISTLE BEND SUBDIVISION, PLAN 2019-0025 LTO
13 Unit Bare Land Condominium
Status: Approved

Application: CON-01-2021
Address: 19 BAILEY CRESCENT
Legal: LOT 2, WHISTLE BEND SUBDIVISION, PLAN 2012-0142 LTO
6 Unit Bare Land Condominium
Status: Gathering Information