The City has received a rezoning application from The Consulting Source. The current zone is a Direct Control Zone (DC2.1225) and the proposed zone is the Medium Scale Residential Zone (RM h28.0) which would allow for:

• Mid rise multi-unit residential development.
• A maximum height of 28.0 metres (approximately 8 storeys).
• Limited commercial opportunities at ground level.

In the Scona District Plan, the site is located within the 99 Street Secondary Corridor.

Below is a comparison table of the current and proposed zones

Below is a massing comparison of the current and proposed zones. Two potential options of the proposed zone are used. One where the minimum setbacks are adhered to and one that maximizes the height. Because of the limit on floor area ratio, the building cannot be built to both the maximum height and the minimum setbacks.

As the proposed zone is a ‘standard zone’, the applicant is not required to provide detailed building drawings at this stage in the planning process. If the proposed rezoning is approved by City Council at a future public hearing, the next step will be for the applicant to submit a Development Permit application. At that time, the applicant will be required to submit detailed building drawings to the City for review.

The role of the public when participating in engagement activities for proposed rezonings is at the ADVISE level of the City’s Public Engagement Spectrum. This means that the City will use any feedback you share to:

• Inform the City’s planning analysis and ensure all factors are taken into consideration
• Help inform conversations with the applicant about making revisions to address concerns
• Summarise feedback for City Council so they are aware of the public’s perspectives prior to making a decision at Public Hearing

A What We Heard report that summarises the feedback received is posted online and provided to the Ward Councillor as well as anyone who registers and provides feedback through this page or by contacting the file planner directly.

City planners use the Public Engagement Charter for rezonings as a guide when determining what type of engagement activities are most appropriate to help inform rezoning proposal reviews

Public Hearing

Once Administration completes its review and has determined its recommendation and the applicant is ready to take the application to City Council for a decision, the City sets a Public Hearing date. Notices are sent to all property owners within a minimum of 60 metres of the site in accordance with the Zoning Bylaw. In addition, notices of Public Hearing are sent to affected community leagues and business associations advising them of the Public Hearing date and how to participate.

Register to Speak to Council or Submit Comments

Public Hearings are an important part of the engagement process for rezonings. Once the hearing agenda is posted, members of the public can register to speak at the City Council Public Hearing to share their views on the proposed rezoning directly with the Council.

Written comments can also be submitted to City Council through the Office of the City Clerk. Edmontonians can also watch the Public Hearing online.

If the Application is Approved?

If the rezoning is approved by Council, the next step is for the developer to apply for development and building permits to start construction. Timelines for submitting these applications and starting construction are typically at the developer’s discretion.