Edmonton City Council Passes Massive Zoning Overhaul After Days of Public Hearings

Edmonton City Council Passes Massive Zoning Overhaul After Days of Public Hearings

A major revamp of Edmonton’s zoning rules that will shape the city for decades has been approved by city council. The bylaw allows for buildings of up to three storeys in all neighbourhoods, and encourages different types of development to be built more easily in all residential areas.

Council is now making multiple motions for subsequent work on the bylaw addressing many of the concerns raised during the hearing. More than 200 people voiced their support and opposition to the bylaw during a lengthy five-day public hearing last week. 

Common themes heard from both sides of the hearings focused around housing affordability and attainability, and respond to climate change.

Learn more at https://strathconacommunity.ca/ongoing-projects/zoning-bylaw-renewal/