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| Engagement Reports | A summary of the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative’s citywide Refine-level public engagement period and feedback that took place between September and December 2022. | |
| Archive | This document was created to support Edmontonians during the Phase 2 Public Engagement period in the fall of 2022 and highlighted how the draft Zoning Bylaw's proposed changes would support The City Plan's "15-minute community” concept, an idea where a city’s residents are able to meet most of their needs within a 15-minute walk, roll or transit trip from their home. | |
| Archive | This document was created to support Edmontonians during the Phase 2 Public Engagement period in the fall of 2022 and highlighted the draft Zoning Bylaw's proposed changes to guide how neighbourhoods are redeveloped. | |
| Archive | This document was created to support Edmontonians during the Phase 2 Public Engagement period in the fall of 2022 and highlighted how the draft Zoning Bylaw's proposed changes would support the development of nodes and corridors (densely populated, mixed-use areas that are accessible by a wide range of mobility options). | |
| Archive | This document was created to support Edmontonians during the Phase 2 Public Engagement period in the fall of 2022 and highlighted the draft Zoning Bylaw's proposed changes on how the City regulates land uses. | |
| Archive | This document was created to support Edmontonians during the Phase 2 Public Engagement period in the fall of 2022 and highlighted the draft Zoning Bylaw’s proposed actions to address climate change. | |
| Archive | This document was created to support Edmontonians during the Phase 2 Public Engagement period in the fall of 2022 and highlighted how the draft Zoning Bylaw's proposed changes would make the development process easier in Edmonton. | |
| Archive | This draft bylaw was published in September 2022. A refined draft was released in May 2023. | |
| Archive | This document provides an overview of the draft bylaw's key sections and a summary of proposed zones. An updated version of this document was released in May 2023. | |
| Archive | This draft Zoning Bylaw was shared for public feedback in May 2023. See the final version of Edmonton's proposed new Zoning Bylaw. | |
| Archive | This document provides an overview of the draft bylaw's key sections and a summary of proposed zones. | |
| Archive | An overview of the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative, and the role and purpose of the July 2020 discussion papers. | |
| Archive | This paper showed how a network of strategically located nodes and corridors could be incorporated into Edmonton's proposed new Zoning Bylaw. | |
| Archive | How can residential zones support Edmonton's residential neighbourhoods as they evolve over time? | |
| Archive | This paper outlined how Edmonton's Commercial and Industrial Zones are a key part of the Zoning Bylaw that enable development to contribute to Edmonton's economic growth, a diverse economy and employment opportunities for Edmontonians. | |
| Archive | Effective zoning rules for agriculture allow the City to play its part in supporting and investing in a sustainable regional food system. | |
| Archive | The City of Edmonton has over 67,000 hectares of open spaces within its municipal boundaries. This paper outlined how the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative provides the opportunity to ensure the development and preservation of the green network is done effectively and sustainably. | |
| Archive | Edmonton's current Zoning Bylaw (Bylaw 12800) has several Special Area Zones, which differ from the standard residential, commercial and industrial zones located throughout the city. This paper highlighted the Zoning Bylaw Renewal's proposed approach on how Special Area Zones could be used in Edmonton's proposed new Zoning Bylaw. | |
| Archive | A Direct Control zone is typically sought where a proposed development diverges from the uses or zoning regulations currently allowed on the site, and a standard zone would not meet the needs of the site or development. | |
| Archive | This paper outlined the City's responsibility to help notify residents of projects relevant to them as their neighbourhood continues to grow and change. | |
| Archive | This paper discussed the initial approach to overlays in the Zoning Bylaw. While zoning is applied to all land within a municipality, an overlay is an additional set of rules applied to a defined area to achieve a specific purpose. | |
| Archive | To achieve a safe and attractive public realm in Edmonton, the development of signs on private and public property need to comply with the regulations in the Zoning Bylaw. | |
| Archive | This paper outlined proposed actions for how Edmonton's proposed new Zoning Bylaw could support climate resilience and energy transition based on strategies and action plans developed by the City. | |
| Archive | This paper outlined what role the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative has to play in supporting Edmonton businesses and our local economy. | |
| Archive | This study, funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), explores the intersection between zoning, equity, and human rights. | |
| Archive | This study explored the City’s services, processes and technology, and how changes to Edmonton's Zoning Bylaw could improve the user experience for both internal and external stakeholders. | |
| Engagement Reports | In collaboration with Edmonton Public Schools and City Hall School, students shared their ideas around land use concepts like housing, open space and mobility through a variety of engagement activities in 2022. | |
| Engagement Reports | Public engagement activities focused on three specific topics, each with a range of ideas to explore: Approach to Zones, Approach to Uses and Approach to Residential Areas. | |
| Engagement Reports | A summary of the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative’s citywide Refine-level public engagement period and feedback that took place in May 2023. | |
| Engagement Reports | A high-level summary of the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative’s extended Advise-level engagement period that took place from June 1 to July 30, 2023. | |
| Engagement Reports | A detailed overview of the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative's public engagement activities and highlights throughout each phase of the initiative (October 2018 to August 2023). | |
| Engagement Reports | Conversations with community members were facilitated to explore and understand how zoning affects Edmontonians’ daily lives in 2020. Explicit attention was given to ensuring people, specifically Black, Indigenous, and racialized, underrepresented and marginalized communities were invited to participate. | |
| Engagement Reports | A summary of the feedback received through the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative's Discussion Paper engagement that occurred between July and November 2020. | |
| Engagement Reports | | This report summarizes how previous City Plan engagement data were reviewed through a zoning lens to confirm and validate the direction and philosophy of Edmonton's proposed new Zoning Bylaw. |
| Engagement Reports | A summary of the public engagement activities in 2018 and 2019 that led to the direction and philosophy of Edmonton's proposed new Zoning Bylaw. | |
| Guiding Reports | Zoning Bylaw Renewal Principles and Approach (April 9, 2019) | |
| Guiding Reports | Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative Update and Next Steps (February 2, 2021) | |
| Guiding Reports | Report 3: Urban Planning Committee | Zoning Bylaw Renewal Approaches and Structure of the New Zoning Bylaw (June 29, 2021) |
| Guiding Reports | Report 4: Urban Planning Committee | Proposed Zones, Initiatives Updates and Next Steps (April 12, 2022) |
| Guiding Reports | Report 5: Urban Planning Committee | Draft Zoning Bylaw (November 22, 2022) |
| Guiding Reports | Report 6: Urban Planning Committee | Draft Zoning Bylaw (June 20, 2023) |
| Archive | This philosophy outlined why Edmonton needs a new Zoning Bylaw and what outcomes it will support. | |
| Engagement Reports | A one-page overview of the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative's public engagement activities throughout each phase of the initiative (October 2018 to July 2023). | |
| Educational Resources | This document highlights the City’s approach to navigating the transition from Zoning Bylaw 12800 to Charter Bylaw 20001 - including what it means for in-progress applications made under Zoning Bylaw 12800 and future applications. |
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| Educational Resources | This document highlights the City’s approach to navigating the transition from Zoning Bylaw 12800 to Charter Bylaw 20001 - including what it means for in-progress applications made under Zoning Bylaw 12800 and future applications. |
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| Educational Resources | An overview of the draft Zoning Bylaw’s key changes and most-asked topics to help understand the proposed changes and directions. | |
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Public responses to City Councillor questions about the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative. Last updated: October 3, 2023 |
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| Educational Resources | An overview of the various land use and Zoning Bylaws in effect since the first Zoning Bylaw was enacted in 1933. | |
| Archive | Get a glimpse of what Edmonton’s future residential developments could look like by comparing modelling concepts from the draft Zoning Bylaw’s (RS) Small-Scale Residential Zone with examples from the current Zoning Bylaw 12800. | |
| Archive | Get a glimpse of what Edmonton’s future residential developments could look like by comparing modelling concepts from the 2023 draft Zoning Bylaw’s residential zones with examples from the current Zoning Bylaw 12800. | |
| Archive | Get a glimpse of what Edmonton’s future commercial and mixed-use developments could look like by comparing modelling concepts from the 2023 draft Zoning Bylaw’s commercial and mixed-use zones with examples from the current Zoning Bylaw 12800. | |
| Educational Resources | Zone in on some key facts related to frequently-asked questions about the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative. | |
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A detailed rationale for the City’s proposed approach to retiring the current Zoning Bylaw's (Bylaw 12800) Mature Neighbourhood Overlay. |
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A detailed rationale for the City’s proposed approach to retiring the current Zoning Bylaw's (Bylaw 12800) Main Streets Overlay. |
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Explore the 2023 draft Zoning Bylaw's approach to Special Areas (areas of the city that are planned to have unique development outcomes) and the Special Area Zones that are proposed to be retired. |
| Archive | | A detailed description of what Special Areas are, what changes are being recommended in the proposed new Zoning Bylaw, how decisions were made and what additional changes are within the scope of the project. |
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A handy guide breaking down common zoning and planning terms and concepts you may come across as you dive into the Zoning Bylaw. |
| Educational Resources | A one-page summary explaining how the proposed new Zoning Bylaw will support the environment. | |
| Educational Resources | A one-page summary explaining how the proposed new Zoning Bylaw will support more housing in Edmonton. | |
| Educational Resources | A one-page summary explaining how the proposed new Zoning Bylaw will support businesses in Edmonton. | |
| Educational Resources | This document provides an overview of Edmonton's proposed new Zoning Bylaw's key sections and summarizes the proposed zones. | |
| Educational Resources | The proposed new Zoning Bylaw with a rationale for regulations. Green text indicates major changes made from the May 2023 Draft Zoning Bylaw. | |
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This document outlines the zones under the new Zoning Bylaw and the equivalent zones in the current Zoning Bylaw 12800. |
| Engagement Reports | View the sentiment analysis of the feedback received through public engagement activities that took place in May 2023 for Phase 3 of the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative: Finalize and Adopt. This report is intended to supplement the | |
| Educational Resources | Zone in on some key facts related to frequently-asked questions about the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative. | |
| Educational Resources | This document outlines the permitted and discretionary uses in each of the proposed zones using a matrix format. | |
| Educational Resources | This document outlines which housing types are permitted or discretionary in the proposed Residential and Mixed-Use Zones using a matrix format. | |
| Educational Resources | Project Phases and Timeline | A detailed timeline of each of the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative’s project phases. |
| Educational Resources | Explore what zoning is and how it shapes your neighbourhood and city. |
The (Charter Bylaw 20001) and city-wide rezoning (Charter Bylaw 21001) were approved by City Council on October 23, 2023, and come into effect on January 1, 2024.
The Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative was informed by a series of technical studies, guiding reports and engagement activities.
Educational Resources
Explore what zoning is, terms and facts to be aware of and answers to frequently asked questions.
Engagement Reports
Read summaries of engagement activities with residents, businesses, industry, community organizations and more.
Guiding Reports
These public reports provide regular updates on the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative to Edmonton City Council’s Urban Planning Committee, which oversees urban planning matters.
Archive
Contains documents created during previous phases of the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative that may be used for reference. Note, these documents’ contents may be dated.
The content of some of these documents is subject to change or may no longer be up to date.