The Planning and Development Department has received an application from Saskatoon Land proposing to rezone land within the Aspen Ridge Neighbourhood to accommodate the next phase of development in the east and the Aspen Ridge Village Square. The proposed rezoning is in alignment with the approved Aspen Ridge Neighbourhood Concept Plan.

The subject land is located in the eastern part of Aspen Ridge. The land is currently undeveloped and zoned FUD – Future Urban Development District and FUD(H) – Future Urban Development District subject to a Holding Symbol.

The applicant is proposing to rezone the land to a mix of: 

• R1A - Low Density Residential District 1A
• R2 - Low Density Residential District 2
• RMNT - Townhouse Residential District
• RMTN1 - Medium Density Townhouse Residential District 1
• RM3 - Medium Density Multiple Unit Dwelling District
• B1B - Neighbourhood Commercial - Mixed-Unit District

The proposed rezoning would facilitate residential development in various forms as well as the development of the Aspen Ridge Village Square which includes mixed-use development. The Village Square may include a limited range of commercial and institutional uses, as well as medium density residential uses, that are generally compatible with residential land uses and which are intended to serve the needs of residents within a neighbourhood. 

Proposed Zoning Amendment

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Approved Aspen Ridge Neighbourhood Concept Plan and Amendment Areas

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.