Architectural Control District Committee - Call for Applications

The City is seeking applications for membership on the Architectural Control District Committee. This Committee will review development proposals based on the applicable section(s) of the Zoning Bylaw for:

• the potential physical and aesthetic impacts of the proposed development; and
• the quality of the design.

The Committee will be composed of 8 members representing a variety of professional design and engineering fields, consisting of:

• 2 registered architects;
• 2 registered landscape architects;
• 2 registered urban planners; and
• 2 registered engineers (civil or structural).

In a typical year, there would be one or two proposals to review.

For more information on the Architectural Control District Committee, please review the Application Package.

What is an Architectural Control District?

An Architectural Control District is what is referred to as an overlay zoning district, which means additional regulations are in place on top of the conventional zoning district that is applicable to a site. Where the conventional zoning district regulations appear to be in conflict with the overlay zone regulations, the overlay zone regulations take precedence.

The purpose of an Architectural Control District is to provide appropriate development standards in order to preserve the physical character of an area or to promote a selected design theme for an area.

Where are the Architectural Control Districts in Saskatoon?

There are currently two Architectural Control Districts outlined in the Zoning Bylaw, each displayed below in gold.

DCD1

The DCD1 Architectural Control District has architectural controls contained in the South Downtown Local Area Design Plan.

B5B

The B5B Architectural Control District has architectural controls contained in the Broadway Commercial Corridor Guidelines.