This application was approved by City Council at their meeting on May 31, 2021 (link to minutes).

Proposal

Saskatoon Land has applied to rezone parcels adjacent to Brighton Boulevard and Shakamohtaa Street, as shown on the map below.

The parcels in question are currently undeveloped and zoned FUD – Future Urban Development District; they are proposed to be rezoned to R2 – One and Two-Unit Residential District and RMTN – Townhouse Residential District.

The purpose of the R2 District is to provide for residential development in the form of one and two-unit dwellings, as well as related community uses. The purpose of the RMTN District is to provide for comprehensively planned low
to medium density multiple-unit dwellings in the form of townhouses, dwelling groups, and other building forms, as well as related community uses.

The proposal would also apply the Holding Symbol (H) to parcels in the Northwest and South of the subject area. The application of the Holding Symbol (H) on these sites would provide for a reduced site area to accommodate the subdivision of the parcels.

The proposed zoning would provide for subdivision and development that aligns with the approved Brighton Neighbourhood Concept Plan.

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Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the City of Saskatoon is conducting all engagement activities virtually and through mail outs at this time.

What is a Rezoning?

All property in the City of Saskatoon is assigned a zoning designation under the Zoning Bylaw No. 8770.  Within each zoning designation, specific land uses are either permitted, prohibited, or discretionary.

Applications to change the zoning designation of a property may be considered through a rezoning process, which includes review by City Administration and engagement with the surrounding neighbourhood.  All rezoning applications require a decision by City Council at a Public Hearing upon conclusion of the process.

Rezoning applications are evaluated on a case-by-case basis where both the subject site and the surrounding neighbourhood are considered in the review.

What is the Typical Process for a Rezoning Application?

When a rezoning application is received by Planning and Development, it is reviewed for conformity with the Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw, and other applicable city planning policies and development regulations.  It is also circulated to other Civic Departments to review technical considerations such as the capacity of water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation infrastructure to accommodate the proposal.

Once internal review by the relevant Civic Departments is complete, public engagement on the application is undertaken. This phase of the process provides the opportunity for members of the public to review a proposal, ask questions, identify issues, and provide comment.  Registered property owners, typically within 75-150 metres of the subject site, the Community Association, and the Ward Councillor are notified of the application, and are invited to provide questions and comment.  When necessary, a public information meeting is held that may include a formal presentation, and question and answer session.

Following public engagement, Planning and Development prepares a report that includes a recommendation on the application, and outlines information collected from the internal review and public engagement processes.  The report is first considered by the Municipal Planning Commission, an advisory committee to City Council.  The final decision to approve or deny a rezoning, rests with City Council who consider the report, and recommendation along with the Municipal Planning Commission’s feedback at a Public Hearing.  Any member of the public is welcome to provide a written submission, or address City Council regarding the application at the Public Hearing.

This application was approved by City Council at their meeting on May 31, 2021 (link to minutes).