Yoho National Park

Field Community Plan

July 1999

Field Community Plan Cover © Parks Canada

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION

Background
Geographic Location
History
A Look at the Past
Objectives
Scope of the Plan
Public Consultation
How to use the Plan
Limits to Growth

CHAPTER 2
CURRENT SITUATION

Ecology

• Wildlife
• Climate and Air Quality
• Landform and Geotechnical Conditions
• Surface Waters
• Vegetation

Community Character

• Setting
• The Village Entrance
• Architecture
• Views
• Streetscapes
• Edge Conditions

Building on the Past

• Historical Precedents
• Cultural Resources Map

Socio-Economic Situation

• Trends
• Population
• Tourism

Utilities

• Sewage
• Storm Sewers
• Drinking Water
• Power

Traffic and Parking

• Pedestrians
• Vehicles
• Parking
• Trans-Canada Highway

Development Outside Field

CHAPTER 3
MANAGEMENT PLAN & POLICY DIRECTION

Protecting Ecological Integrity and Cultural Resources
Importance of Visitors
Role of Field
Development and Character
Facilities

CHAPTER 4
THE VISION
GUIDING PRINCIPLES & DESIGN PARAMETERS

Vision Statement

Guiding Principles & Design Parameters

• Ecological Integrity
• Protecting Cultural Resources
• Cultural Heritage Zones
• Character and Scale
• Social and Economic Health

CHAPTER 5
STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING THE VISION

Concept Overview

• Existing Conditions Map
• Concept Map

Land Uses

• Land Use Map

Limits to New Development

Accommodation

• Residential Accommodation
• New Lots Map
• Visitor Accommodation

Area Concepts

• The Entrance
• Burgess Avenue
• Kicking Horse & Stephen Avenue East
• First Avenue
• Second Avenue East
• The Village Green
• The Village Centre
• Stephen & Second Avenue West
• West of the Sewage Plant

CPR Lands
Landscape Strategy

Heritage Tourism & Appropriate Development

• A Place for Visitors
• A Place for Residents

Home Occupation
No Net Negative Environmental Impact Framework
Managing Growth
Environmental Stewardship

CHAPTER 6
CUMULATIVE IMPACT

The Village
The Park
The Ecoregion
Wildlife Concerns
Canadian Environmental Assessment Act

CHAPTER 7
IMPLEMENTATION

Monitoring the Health of the Ecosystem

• Wildlife Corridors
• Contaminated Sites
• Water Quality
• Air Quality
• Exotic Plants

Staying the Course

• Managing Growth and Staying within the Limit
• Appropriate Use

Streetscape and Landscape Improvements
Removing Buildings and Trailers
Sewage Treatment System
Cultural Resources
Residential Lot Release
Landscape
Detailed Development Control
Non-Conforming Use
Development Review
Plan Update and Review
Priorities for Implementation

CHAPTER 8
RECOMMENDATIONS

Trans-Canada Highway
Staff Accommodations for Outlying Commercial Accommodation
Heritage Tourism and Collaboration

REFERENCES

APPENDIX

Recommended Species List

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