The Planning and Development Department is processing an application to rezone the 400 Block of Cowessess Terrace in the Brighton Neighbourhood.

Proposed Rezoning

On July 30, 2025, a rezoning application from Dream Development was considered and approved by City Council to rezone land in the southwest portion of the Brighton Neighbourhood including the currently undeveloped 400 Block of Cowessess Terrace.

The subject land is currently zoned R2 – Low Density Residential District 2 and is proposed to be rezoned to R1B – Low Density Residential District 1B, as shown on the map below. The proposed rezoning will enable residential development to front onto the adjacent Municipal Reserve land, as identified in the Brighton Neighbourhood Concept Plan.

Image:

What is a Rezoning?

All property in the City of Saskatoon is assigned a zoning designation under Zoning Bylaw No. 9990. Within each zoning district, specific land uses are either permitted, discretionary or prohibited.

Applications to change the zoning of a property are evaluated on a case-by-case basis where both the subject site and the surrounding neighbourhood are considered in the review.

Application Process

1. Review by City Departments: When an application to amend the Zoning Map is received, the Planning and Development team checks if it follows the City's Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw and other rules. They also send it to other city departments to look at the technical details, such as if the water, wastewater, stormwater and transportation systems can support the proposal.
2. Public Engagement: After the internal review by the City, the public gets a chance to look at the proposal, ask questions and give feedback. Property owners within 75-150 meters of the site, the Community Association and the Ward Councillor are notified and invited to comment. Sometimes, a public meeting is held where the proposal is presented, and people can ask questions. Follow-up notice will be provided if a meeting is to occur.
3. Report Preparation: Planning and Development writes a report with a recommendation on the application. This report includes feedback from the internal review and the public.
4. City Council Decision: The final decision is made by City Council at a Public Hearing. They consider the report, the recommendation and the feedback from the community. Anyone from the public can submit written comments or speak at the hearing. Visit the application engage page for updates on future meetings.