Zoning

Recent stories about zoning


A rendering of several buildings of varying heights.
city council zoning

On the agenda: Rezonings galore and an intergovernmental update

This week, council will debate rezoning applications for a six-storey building in the northwest, a mixed-use development in Parkview, and a 25-storey tower in Windsor Park, as well as hearing updates about relationships with other levels of government.

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A building on Whyte Avenue covered in plywood on a snowy day.
city council infrastructure

On the agenda: Lewis Farms, Army & Navy, advisory boards

This week, Edmonton city council is set to finalize a budget increase for a recreation centre in the west end, review a rezoning application for the Army & Navy building, and vote on the future of seven advisory boards.

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Seven waste receptacles behind an infill development.
city council waste disposal

On the agenda: Waste reduction, Queen Alexandra rezoning, budget

This week, councillors will review the waste reduction roadmap for the next four years, vote on rezoning applications, and continue planning the 2027-2030 budget.

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Mid-block infill under construction
city council business

Housing advocates on both sides unhappy with proposed infill changes

As Edmonton city council prepares to decide what to do with some proposed changes to bylaws governing infill, neither opponents nor supporters of infill development are likely to be satisfied with the outcome.

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A grey and white multi-unit infill development.
city council business

On the agenda: Zoning bylaw, Happy Beer Street, tax forgiveness

This week, councillors are scheduled to discuss proposed changes to the zoning bylaw, an entertainment district on Happy Beer Street, and whether they should forgive taxes for a handful of non-profits.

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A two-storey single-family home beside a small commercial building with a coffee shop.
city council business

Zoning overhaul starts to deliver on promise of mixed-use neighbourhoods

A bakery and baking school in Bonnie Doon could be one of the first commercial establishments to open within a mature residential neighbourhood under Edmonton's renewed zoning bylaw, more than two years after the overhaul made such developments easier.

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The exterior of city hall in early winter.
city council budget

On the agenda: Budget process, road-widening, rezoning

This week, council will look at the forecast of the city's financial position ahead of the 2027-2030 budget deliberations, discuss widening roads in the city's southeast, and debate rezoning applications.

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A map showing a proposed rezoning in McKernan.
city council police

On the agenda: Rezoning in McKernan, Crestwood, Queen Alexandra

Before heading into the holiday break, Edmonton city council is scheduled to debate rezoning applications and interview candidates for the Edmonton Police Commission.

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City councillors in council chambers.
city council zoning

First public hearing, public-private partnerships, rezonings

This week, Edmonton's new city council is scheduled to hold its first public hearing of the term to consider rezoning applications, and discuss partnerships with the private sector.

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