All property in the City of Saskatoon is assigned a zoning designation, which allows certain uses, and contains development standards such as building setbacks and parking requirements. In certain circumstances, it may be possible to amend these zoning requirements.
Zoning Bylaw Amendments
There are two types of Zoning Bylaw Amendment:
- Amendment to the Zoning Bylaw Map involves changing the zoning designation of a particular parcel of land to allow the development of a specific land use not permitted by the present zoning designation.
- Amendment to the Zoning Bylaw Text may involve adding a specific land use designation to a particular Zoning District or changing the development standards within a Zoning District to accommodate certain aspects of a particular use.
Requesting an Amendment
In order to request an Amendment, an applicant should:
- Complete the 'Rezoning Property' application form (PDF).
- Include a cheque or money order made payable to the City of Saskatoon to cover the appropriate fee and additional fees* as listed below:
$2500 - amendment to the Zoning Bylaw text
$2500 - rezoning of land to an AG, FUD, R1, R1A, R1B, R1B, R2, RMHC, RMHL, RM1, RMTN or RMTN1 District; or rezoning of land in new neighbourhoods where an approved concept plan is in place.
$3500 - all other zoning districts in established neighbourhoods
* The following additional applications fees may apply:
- $500 for Zoning by Agreement (if required)
- $500 for Concept Plan (minor) amendment or $1500 for Concept Plan (major) amendment (if required)
- $100 for an amendment to the Official Community Plan (if required)
- Submit application, fee and any appropriate supporting materials** to the Planning and Development Branch, 222-3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0J5
** please contact the Planning and Development Branch to determine if an Official Community Plan amendment is required as well.
Amendment Process
Planning and Development Branch Review
The application will be examined by the Planning and Development Branch for conformance with the Official Community Plan 8769, the Zoning Bylaw 8770, and any other applicable policies and regulations. The Branch may request comments from other civic departments and other government agencies where applicable. A report is prepared containing recommendations, concerns, or conditions of approval to be applied.
Municipal Planning Commission Review
The Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) receives the Planning and Development Branch report. MPC examines the proposal and recommends approval or denial to City Council, in accordance with Section 95(3) of The Planning and Development Act, 2007 (PDF).
Public Notice
If the applicant wishes to proceed, a draft Bylaw is prepared by the City Solicitor's Office and a date for a City Council Public Hearing is set. Planning and Development will give notice to the local Community Association where the subject site is located. A notice is placed in the newspaper at the cost of the applicant, and if rezoning of property is involved, Planning and Development will prepare on-site notification posters which must be placed on the site by the applicant and must remain on the site until the application is considered by City Council.
Public Hearing
A public hearing, with opportunity for input from all interested persons or groups is conducted by City Council. They will consider the application together with the reports of the Planning and Development Branch and the Municipal Planning Commission, and any written or verbal submissions received by City Council.
Decision of City Council
City Council may approve or deny the proposed Bylaw following the Public Hearing. The City Clerk is responsible for notifying the applicant of Council's decision by ordinary mail.