Building Commitment Restriction Bylaw 2025-05
The purpose of this bylaw is to set conditions to regulate the development of land, buildings, and structures on properties within the municipality that are under purchase agreements with the Yukon Government or Town of Watson Lake. The Town of Watson Lake encourages public input and comments. Written comments can be sent by email to cdo@watsonlake.ca or dropped at the Town Office located at 710 Adela Trail, Watson Lake.
Building Commitment Restriction Bylaw 2025-05
Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 2025-04
The purpose of this bylaw amendment is to review the fees and charges with respect to goods and services supplied by the Town of Watson Lake. The Town of Watson Lake has committed to an annual review of this bylaw. Please see the below links to the draft bylaw and Appendix "A" which lists all fees and charges. Lines that are highlighted in yellow are lines that are currently being discussed by Council.
The Town of Watson Lake encourages public input and comments. Written comments can be sent by email to cdo@watsonlake.ca or dropped at the Town Office located at 710 Adela Trail, Watson Lake.
Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 2025-04
Appendix "A" - Schedule of Fees and Charges
Animal Control Bylaw 2024-011
The purpose of the Animal Control Bylaw is to provide for the control, health, and safety of, and protection from, wild and domestic animals within the municipality.
The Town of Watson Lake is currently reviewing Animal Control Bylaw 2024-011 and encourage the public to participate by providing input to Mayor and Council. Written comments can be sent by email to cdo@watsonlake.ca or dropped at the Town Office located at 710 Adela Trail, Watson Lake.
Draft Animal Control Bylaw 2024-11
Yukon Animal Protection and Control Act
Business Licence Bylaw
The purpose of the Business Licence Bylaw is to provide for the licencing and regulation of all businesses operating within the municipality.
The Town of Watson Lake is currently reviewing the Business Licence Bylaw as it has not been reviewed or updated since 2006. The Town of Watson Lake encourages public input and comments. Written comments can be sent by email to cdo@watsonlake.ca or dropped at the Town Office located at 710 Adela Trail, Watson Lake. The Bylaw being reviewed is as follows:
Current Business Licence Bylaw 06-01
Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw
The purpose of this bylaw is to establish a Fire Department for the Town of Watson Lake, and to establish authority and due process for the prevention and control of fire and rescue incidents through delegations of authority and provision of responsibilities.
To better reflect the needs of the organization Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw #18-12 and Volunteer Fire Department Bylaw #99-17 are being amalgamated into one new Bylaw. The Town of Watson Lake is currently reviewing this new bylaw, and encourage the public to participate by providing input. Written comments can be sent by email to cdo@watsonlake.ca or dropped at the Town Office located at 710 Adela Trail, Watson Lake. The Bylaw being reviewed is as follows:
Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw 2024-01
Fees and Charges Bylaw
The purpose of this bylaw is to establish a clear and consistent framework for setting fees and charges related to Town of Watson Lake services, programs, permits, and facility use. This bylaw helps ensure transparency and supports the financial sustainability of municipal operations.
To improve efficiency and better serve the community, the Town of Watson Lake is consolidating previous fee structures into one comprehensive bylaw. We are currently reviewing the proposed Fees and Charges Bylaw and encourage public participation by providing input. Written comments can be sent by email to cdo@watsonlake.ca or dropped off at the Town Office located at 710 Adela Trail, Watson Lake. The Bylaw being reviewed is as follows:
Fees and Charges Draft Bylaw