Should Saskatoon Airport's 37-Year-Old Zoning Rules Be Updated?
Official title: Changing the Saskatoon International Airport Zoning Regulations
Transport Canada wants to modernize zoning rules around Saskatoon's airport. The current regulations date back to 1988. The update would change building height limits, ban land uses that attract birds, and protect aircraft communications from electronic interference. The airport would also get its official name: Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport.
Why This Matters
Live near Saskatoon's airport? These rules affect what can be built on your property. Developers planning projects in the area need to know the new height limits. The changes also aim to reduce bird strikes, making flights safer for everyone.
What Could Change
Height restrictions would be relaxed in some areas and tightened in others. Landfills and large ponds near the airport could be banned to reduce bird hazards. New rules would protect navigation systems from electronic interference. The regulations would be renamed to include 'John G. Diefenbaker' in the official title.
Key Issues
- Should building height restrictions be changed around the airport?
- Should land uses that attract birds (landfills, large ponds) be banned near the airport?
- Should new protections against electronic interference with aircraft communications be added?
How to Participate
- Request detailed maps of the proposed zoning changes by contacting Transport Canada.
- Email your feedback to caspnr-sacrpn@tc.gc.ca with 'Update to Saskatoon International Airport Zoning Regulations' in the subject line.