Thank you for your interest in the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative. The engagement period for the first round of discussion papers is now closed. The next round of discussion papers will be released on August 24 and engagement will run until September 18. Please email any questions to zoningbylawrenewal@edmonton.ca
What should commercial and industrial zones look like in Edmonton?
How can we modify these zones to respond to our growing city and diverse needs?
Check out the infographic below for a brief summary of proposed changes to Edmonton's existing commercial and industrial zones, or dive into the discussion paper for more details:
Share your feedback through a short survey, and add your ideas to the forum in the tabs below.
Thank you for your interest in the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative. The engagement period for the first round of discussion papers is now closed. The next round of discussion papers will be released on August 24 and engagement will run until September 18. Please email any questions to zoningbylawrenewal@edmonton.ca
What should commercial and industrial zones look like in Edmonton?
How can we modify these zones to respond to our growing city and diverse needs?
Check out the infographic below for a brief summary of proposed changes to Edmonton's existing commercial and industrial zones, or dive into the discussion paper for more details:
Share your feedback through a short survey, and add your ideas to the forum in the tabs below.
The new Zoning Bylaw proposes to consolidate seven existing standard commercial zones into one, and five existing standard industrial zones into three.
What is your experience with commercial and industrial zones in Edmonton's current Zoning Bylaw?
What are the biggest considerations in this process of streamlining the commercial and industrial zones? Are there still too many zones? Are there too few proposed?
What is needed to enhance pedestrian safety in commercial and industrial zones?
What is needed to increase certainty and adaptability of commercial and industrial zones?
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Commercial and Industrial Zones Discussion Paper is currently at this stage
Project Initiation
Determine philosophy of the new Zoning Bylaw
Discussion Papers
Determine approach to rezoning
Zoning Bylaw Service Analysis
PHASE 2: Develop & Build
this is an upcoming stage for Commercial and Industrial Zones Discussion Paper
Draft the structure and format of the new Zoning Bylaw
Draft the new Zoning Bylaw and rezoning map
Identify process and service impacts of the new Zoning Bylaw
Procure, build and design necessary technology
Test the new Zoning Bylaw
PHASE 3: Finalize & Adopt
this is an upcoming stage for Commercial and Industrial Zones Discussion Paper
Recommend adoption of the new Zoning Bylaw and rezoning map at Public Hearing
PHASE 4: Implementation
this is an upcoming stage for Commercial and Industrial Zones Discussion Paper
Launch updated processes impacted by the new Zoning Bylaw
Launch the new Zoning Bylaw and map online
Ongoing Zoning Bylaw maintenance process
PHASE 5: Closeout
this is an upcoming stage for Commercial and Industrial Zones Discussion Paper
Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative Projects
The Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative will develop a strategic, simplified and streamlined Zoning Bylaw to enable people, places and businesses to thrive and prosper.
The Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative consists of four projects:
Creating a New Zoning Bylaw
Rezoning land to align with the new Zoning Bylaw
Providing Technology for a new Zoning Bylaw interface, and improving the on-line customer experience for planning and development services
Ensuring a smooth transition to the new Zoning Bylaw and technology through thoughtful Implementation