Discretionary Use Proposal

Ian Sutherland has applied for Discretionary Use approval to operate a Short-Term Rental Property at 932 Feheregyhazi Boulevard in the Aspen Ridge neighbourhood. This site is zoned R1A - Low Density Residential District 1A under the Zoning Bylaw. The purpose of the R1A district is to provide for residential development in the form of one- to four-unit dwellings as well as related community uses. Short-term Rental Properties are listed as a discretionary use in the R1A District.

The Zoning Bylaw, Bylaw No. 9990, 2024 (Zoning Bylaw) defines a Short-Term Rental Property as an accessory use of a dwelling unit which is not the principal residence of the host, but is used to provide rental accommodations to guests for tenancies of less than 30 days.

Subject to discretionary Use approval, the proposed Short Term Rental Property would be permitted to host up to 6 guests.

The parking and loading needs will be assessed through the review of the Discretionary Use. A minimum number of spaces may be required based on the parking plan, location, and other relevant factors like the number of employees or expected visitors.

Prior to operating, the applicant will be required to obtain a Commercial Business License.

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What is a Discretionary Use?

All property in the City of Saskatoon is assigned a zoning designation. Within each zoning designation, specific land uses are either permitted, prohibited, or discretionary. A Discretionary Use is a land use that aligns with the general purpose of a zoning district but may not be suitable for every location within that district and needs additional review. As per Section 4.7.2 of the Zoning Bylaw, a Discretionary Use may be allowed either at the discretion of City Council or City Administration. Either approving authority can approve, approve with conditions, or deny a Discretionary Use application.

The approving authority for a Short Term Rental Property in the R1A District is City Administration.

The Planning and Development Department evaluates Discretionary Use applications on a case-by-case basis considering the site itself, as well as the surrounding context including nearby land uses. A Discretionary Use approval is applied to a specific site, not the applicant. Any change in size or intensity of the use approved would require a new Discretionary Use application.

What is a Short Term Rental Property?

The Zoning Bylaw defines a Short Term Rental Property as an accessory use of a dwelling unit which is not the principal residence of the host, but is used to provide rental accommodations to guests for tenancies of less than 30 days

What is the R1A Zoning District?

The purpose of the R1A district is to provide for residential development in the form of one- to four-unit dwellings as well as related community uses.

Process for Reviewing a Discretionary Use Application

When a Discretionary Use application is received by the Planning and Development Department, it is circulated to internal Civic Departments to identify conformance or conflict with the Official Community Plan, the Zoning Bylaw, and any other applicable policies and regulations. Departments that review the application include Planning and Development, Transportation & Construction, Environment & Utilities, Fire & Protective Services, and Building Standards.

Once the application has been reviewed by internal Civic Departments, public engagement on the application is undertaken. Registered property owners typically within 150 metres of the subject site and the Ward Councillor are notified of the proposed Discretionary Use application as per the City’s Public Notice Policy. When considered necessary, a public information meeting may be held.

Delegated to City Administration - Applications delegated to City Administration do not require a decision from City Council at a Public Hearing. Following the review process noted above, City Administration will consider the information collected from the internal review and public engagement processes and the application may then be approved, approved with conditions, or denied.

Delegated to City Council - Applications delegated to City Council require a decision during a Public Hearing. Following the review process noted above, City Administration will prepare a report for City Council's consideration containing information collected from the internal review and public engagement. Notice of the Public Hearing will be mailed to property owners within approximately 150m of the subject site and will contain information on the Public Hearing including the date, time, and instructions on how to submit a letter or request to speak at the Public Hearing. During the Public Hearing, City Council will consider the report and may either approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application.

The approving authority for a Short Term Rental Property in the R1A District is City Administration.