Zoning

Recent stories about zoning


An apartment building under construction in the Strathcona neighbourhood.
city council housing

Here are the proposed changes to Edmonton's zoning bylaw set for debate this week

Zoning regulations that city council approved in 2023, which allow for larger, multi-family buildings on many lots in most neighbourhoods, could be partially reversed after a public hearing on June 30. That's when Edmonton's council is set to debate several proposed changes to the zoning bylaw. If passed, the changes would limit the size and location of multi-family buildings in redeveloping neighbourhoods.

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A photo of people partying at Edmonton's ICE District.
city council zoning

On the agenda: Sewer lines, costly policies, community revitalization levy

This week, city councillors will meet to discuss proposed changes to sewers that could save the city more than $500 million, existing policies that potentially add millions to the cost of building municipal assets, and hear from the public about the proposed extension to the downtown community revitalization levy.

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A road with a massive pothole filled with water.
city council budget

On the agenda: Capital budget shorfall, budget adjustment, rezonings in Belgravia

This week, city council will discuss a shortfall in the city's maintenance and renewal budget, increasing the capital budget, and several rezoning applications in the Belgravia neighbourhood.

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A black and brown cat on a city sidewalk with a red temporary construction fence behind it
city council zoning

On the agenda: Zoning bylaw update, animal control, new budget process

This week, council committees will review the first year of the updated zoning bylaw, consider increased fines for animal attacks, and preview the new budget process that will begin in 2026.

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A building wrapped in yellow and green under construction surrounded by mature trees and existing homes.
housing zoning

One year after zoning reform, housing surges but sprawl continues

The way and the speed at which Edmonton develops is starting to change, thanks in part to the updated zoning bylaw, according to city administration.

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Picture of Remedy Cafe on 124 Street, with an overcast sky
city council zoning

Council to vote on upzoning more than 1,200 properties

City council is set to vote on May 20 on whether to proactively upzone more than 1,200 lots in Garneau, Wîhkwêntôwin, and the Stony Plain Road area to allow commercial uses and greater density.

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A row of painted garbage cans in a park
engagement zoning

Calls for public engagement: West Jasper Place rezoning, St. Albert trash can contest

Here are opportunities to inform municipal decisions about rezoning applications, public art, neighbourhood renewal, and more.

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Edmonton's city councillors and mayor in council chambers.
city council zoning

On the agenda: Councillor expenses, rezoning applications

This week, council is scheduled to discuss travel budgets and expenses, and review several rezoning applications.

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Two people standing at a table, considering a printed map of a proposed area structure plan
engagement business

Calls for public engagement: Kingsway BIA, West 240, Strathcona County budget

Here are opportunities to inform municipal decisions about renewals, developments, budgeting, and more.

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