Zoning

Recent stories about zoning


Councillors Ashley Salvador, Tim Cartmell, and Jennifer Rice in council chambers.
city council budget

On the agenda: Budget adjustments and rezonings

This week, council returns from a break to start its deliberations on the fall supplemental budget adjustment on Nov. 21, with continuations if required.

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A rezoning sign in front of a brick building in Edmonton's McCauley neighbourhood.
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On the agenda: Budget adjustments, anti-racism, shelter rezoning

This week, council will take its first official look at the fall supplemental budget adjustments, hear updates on the carbon budget and anti-racism efforts, and consider a rezoning in Boyle-McCauley.

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Councillors Sarah Hamilton, Erin Rutherford, and Ashley Salvador sitting in council chambers
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On the agenda: Zoning, transit safety, and construction accountability

This week, city council will continue a public hearing on the proposed zoning bylaw renewal on Oct. 23. Council will also have a private non-regular meeting on Oct. 23 to discuss updates on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and pre-budget submissions, and it will meet on Oct. 24 with a continuation scheduled for Oct. 25 if required.

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New multi-family buildings line a sidewalk on a spring day, with leafless trees along the boulevard
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EFCL supports zoning bylaw renewal with climate caveats

The Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues is in favour of proposed changes to the city's zoning bylaw, though it wants to see amendments to support climate-change mitigation measures.

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An aerial view of 112 Avenue in the Highlands neighbourhood, with a red circle indicating the site of a proposed rezoning
city council engagement

Calls for public engagement: Highlands, Athlone, and Gariepy

Here are some opportunities to offer your input on civic initiatives, including rezoning a lot in Highlands for low-intensity business, rezoning a parcel in Athlone for supportive housing and park space, and refining the Gariepy renewal project.

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City councillors sit in a row behind a long, curved desk in a brightly lit room with light wooden furniture.
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Advocates gear up for public hearing on zoning bylaw

Stakeholder groups are rallying their supporters ahead of a public hearing on Oct. 16, after which Edmonton's city council will decide whether to adopt a new zoning bylaw.

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Livia Balone speaks into a microphone while two fellow panellists look on
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Equity is a key part of zoning bylaw renewal, says director

Addressing inequities is among the priorities of Edmonton's Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative, the director of the project told Speaking Municipally in a wide-ranging interview.

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Council's urban planning committee and residents in council chambers discussing the draft zoning bylaw
engagement zoning

Calls for public engagement: Edmonton zoning and Fort Sask forest

Here are some opportunities to offer your input on various civic issues, including Edmonton's zoning bylaw renewal and Fort Saskatchewan's urban forest plan.

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People stand outside Twice Cream on a winter's day
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Opposition to zoning bylaw renewal draws writer into the fray

Seeing people begin to organize against the city's Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative made Edmonton writer David Berry decide to speak out about why the changes are necessary.

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