Proposal

The Planning and Development Department has received an application from Kindrachuk Agrey Architecture, on behalf of Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, proposing to amend the Official Community Plan (OCP) and rezone the property at 1930 20th Street West by Agreement.

1. Proposed Official Community Plan Amendment

This site currently has two OCP Land Use designations, Community Facility and Corridor Residential. The applicant is proposing an OCP Land Use Map amendment to change the southern 39.6 meters (130 feet) of the site from Corridor Residential to Community Facility to align with the existing designation of the norther portion of the site. A location map identifying the proposed changes is available below.

Land designated as “Corridor Residential” has the potential for ground-oriented, low to medium density residential development. These areas are located near to the BRT routes and are intended to provide a transition of densities from Station Mixed Use, Corridor Mixed Use and/or Corridor Main Street lands into the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Land designated as “Community Facility” has the potential for institutional, educational, recreational, cultural, and community uses. Community Facilities should be retained as a focal point of the community.

2. Proposed Rezoning by Agreement

This site is currently split-zoned RM1 - Low Density Multiple-Unit Dwelling District and R2A - Low Density Residential Infill District. The applicant is proposing to rezone the entire site to M3 - General Institutional Service District, by Zoning Agreement. A location Map identifying the proposed Zoning Agreement boundaries is available below.

The Zoning Agreement would outline specific permitted uses that would be allowed on-site in addition to regulating development standards such as the building form, setbacks, height, site layout, and other considerations.

What is a Rezoning?

All property in the City of Saskatoon is assigned a zoning designation under the Zoning Bylaw No. 9990, 2024. Specific land uses are permitted, prohibited, or discretionary within each zoning designation.

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 the 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 a Zoning Agreement?

A Zoning Agreement is a binding legal agreement that, if approved by City Council, is tied to the land and ensures that only the specific development proposal put forward by the applicant can be constructed on the property. It may specify permitted uses of the land and standards respecting building form, scale, and site layout, among other considerations. A Zoning Agreement cannot be amended or removed from the property without going through a subsequent rezoning process, including public engagement and a decision by City Council.

What is the Typical Process for an Amendment Application?

When an amendment 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. The application 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 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 comments. 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 an amendment application rests with City Council which considers 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.

Notice of the upcoming Public Information Meeting:

Date: November 6, 2025

Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Location: St. Maria Goretti Elementary School Gymnasium - 301 Avenue Q North

A Public Information Meeting is an in-person come-and-go meeting where residents have the opportunity to learn more about the proposed application and ask questions or provide additional feedback for consideration.