The Yonge/Bernard Key Development Area (Yonge/Bernard KDA) is an intensification area located at the intersection of Yonge Street and Bernard Avenue, which is identified in the Richmond Hill Official Plan as a Key Development Area.

The Secondary Plan for this area and its implementing zoning by-law are in effect as of July 22, 2022 in accordance with the final decision of the Ontario Land Tribunal. 

• View the current Yonge/Bernard KDA Secondary Plan
• View the implementing Zoning By-law 111-17. 
• View the amendment to Zoning By-law 111-17 as approved in April 2020 (which is applicable to 70 Bernard Avenue only).
• View a copy of the July 22, 2022 Local Planning Appeal Tribunal decision. 
• For more information visit the Ontario Land Tribunal website (under E-Decisions, refer to case numbers PL180073 and OLT-22-003009).

Supporting Information

The following are documents that support and compliment the Secondary Plan:

• Background Report:  identifies the background research and findings and identifies any opportunities and constraints that may exist within the Yonge/Bernard KDA
• Preferred Option and Policy Direction Report: outlines a preferred height, density, open space and transportation network for the Bernard KDA and provides policy directions for the future Secondary Plan.
• Recommendations Report: further refines the preferred land use and design option for the study area and provides recommendations for the future Secondary Plan process.
  
• Secondary Plan Transportation Considerations: outlines a recommended transportation network for the Bernard KDA.
• Technical Memorandum: includes a preliminary servicing analysis for the Bernard KDA. 
• Final Transportation Report: provides a peer review of the earlier transportation report and a transportation assessment update.
• South Brookside Tertiary Plan, which applies to lands north-west of the Secondary Plan area.

Questions or Comments?

Please submit written questions or comments to the contact listed below. For more information regarding submissions and the collection of information, please contact the Office of the Clerk at 905-771-8800 or by email at clerks@richmondhill.ca.

Mail: Policy Planner, City of Richmond Hill, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4 Fax: 905-771-2404 Email: bernardkda@richmondhill.ca