Zoning
Recent stories about zoning
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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