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Loading Zones for Business

Welcome to Loading Zones for businesses.

A Loading Zone is a designated area on a street for a short time period where loading and unloading of passengers or goods is permitted.

Loading Zones within the City of Saskatoon are reviewed based on guidance provided by Council Policy C07-025. This policy details the definitions used, who can apply for a zone, the situations which warrant an installation, details zone sizes and quantity, the types of loading zones available, costs and the responsibilities of the City of Saskatoon.

Please email all inquiries to Transportation & Construction Customer Service at Loadingzones@saskatoon.ca 

Located in the Central Business District (CBD)? 

For businesses located within the CBD, they can apply for a loading zone and have it installed at no cost. Please keep in mind, as per Policy C07-025, the maximum number of loading zones located inside the CBD:

  • Two (2) for a 150 metre block face
  • One (1) for a 75 metre block face
Requiring a Loading Zone for a Hotel or Church?

Yes, the business Loading Zone application is the correct location to apply. Please fill out the form at the bottom of this page to submit your request. As per Policy C07-025, the types of zones available are:

  • Hotel Loading Zone – 15 minute parking limit, 24 hours a day/7 days a week
  • Church Loading Zone – 30 minute parking limit, 24 hours a day/7 days a week
Accessible Parking Permit and Business Loading Zones

On January 31, 2024, Council approved the recommended changes to the Accessible Parking Permit Program. These changes took effect on October 1, 2024. Please visit the Accessible Parking Permit webpage for more information.

The Accessible Parking Permit Program is an optional program allowing users with a valid SaskAbilities placard to park for free in paid parking areas. The program also allows users to park in paid parking zones, loading zones, and on-street accessible parking zones for longer than the posted time limits.

Questions or comments on these recent changes can be emailed to parking.permits@saskatoon.ca

Report Abuse

Remember that not every disability is visible or obvious.  If you suspect someone is parked in a disabled area without need, please be respectful.  Report the vehicle license plate number and location to Parking Enforcement at 306-975-8344 for them to investigate.

 

 Online Form: Loading Zone Application Form

 

  • Start
  • About your location and property
  • Complete
  • If applying as a building owner, proof of ownership is required
  • If the application is submitted by a tenant, the property representative/owner's consent and proof of ownership are required.
  • In some situations, desired locations may not be available. As such, the final location of the loading zone will be discussed with the applicant prior to installation.
  • The maximum number of loading zones permitted within the Central Business District (CBD) is two (2) per 150-metre block face and one (1) per 75-metre block face.
  • The standard size of a loading zone is 7 metres in length and 2.5 metres in width. Larger loading zones will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
  • Transportation and Utilities Department shall be responsible for Administering, reviewing and recommending updates to the Policy.
  • Transportation and Utilities Department shall be responsible for providing, installing and maintaining signage.
Are you applying for the loading zone as a building owner or tenant? (required)

Please Note

Applicant must email proof of permissions -OR- provide contact information for their building owner/representative.

What Warrant applies to your situation from Policy C07-025? (required)
Applicant Contact Information