Zoning Bylaw Renewal: Video & Links
The City is changing the rules for what we build where and the uses within them - this is the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative.
I get it, talking zoning can make anyone's eyes gloss over! That being said, I encourage all to take time to learn about this city-changing project and get involved by sharing your thoughts.
The initiative started in 2018 and is now in the final stages. The proposed bylaw will be coming to public hearing at City Council this October 2023. The City’s current zoning bylaw hasn’t had a major review since the 1960s! Our city has changed a lot since then and this is an opportunity for Edmonton to ensure we grow towards a City of 2 million people thoughtfully and sustainably.
I put forward a motion to create a process for City Councillor’s to submit specific questions on the draft bylaw to Administration and to publish the answers prior to public hearing.
There’s still time to get to know the proposed zoning bylaw and have your say on the rule book for how the City grows.
Check out the video and links below - share your thoughts with me and Council up to and including the Public Hearing.
Click the image to watch the video - Join me as we look at zoning examples within Ward Anirniq!
Summary of Zone Categories
Residential Zones
Consolidated from the current 16 zones to a total of 6. This category allows for a wider variety of housing types and limited commercial (such as childcare or small-scale retail) where these used to be less permissible. The RS zone will be the zone most residential parcels of land in neighbourhoods within the Anthony Henday will be rezoned to. The RSF zone allows for a diversity of housing (eg; single home, row housing, and apartments) within developing/ new neighborhoods.
Mixed-Use Zones
This is a new category of zones proposed. These zones are meant to support a diverse mix of businesses, services, and residential development.
Commercial Zones
This zone supports a variety of scales and contexts for commercial activities, including vehicle and transportation elements (eg; parking lots, drive-thrus).
Industrial Zones
These zones are meant to manage industrial lands while creating a buffer between industrial zones and non-industrial zones (such as commercial or residential).
Open Spaces Zones
There are 8 zones proposed to provide stewardship on our parks, green spaces, river valley and more, protect public lands, and develop infrastructure (such as new schools) to meet the demands of a growing city.
Agricultural Zones
These 2 proposed zones allow for continued agricultural and rural activities while outlining intended areas for future development.
Quick Links
Information on the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative can be found online at edmonton.ca/zoningbylawrenewal.
The above link also includes information on engagement. The final phase of engagement is underway until July 30, 2023. Survey link here.
Check out the existing and proposed new zones (including your residential area, place of work, etc.): edmonton.ca/knowyourzone
The Public Hearing for the final draft of the proposed Zoning Bylaw is scheduled for October 16, 2023. Closer to the date, Edmontonians can register to speak - more info here.
