Proposal 

Dream Developments (the applicant) has applied to rezone a parcel of land on the west side of the new alignment of Brighton Boulevard, south of the Brighton Common traffic circle as shown on the map below. The subject site has also been outlined on the Brighton Neighbourhood Concept Plan map as shown below.

The subject site is currently undeveloped and zoned a mix of FUD – Future Urban Development District and FUD(H) – Future Urban Development District subject to the Holding Symbol. The applicant is proposing the parcel be rezoned to RMTN1 – Medium Density Townhouse Residential District 1. 

The purpose of the FUD District is to provide for interim land uses where the future use of land or the timing of development is uncertain due to issues of servicing, transitional use or market demand.

The purpose of the RMTN1 District is to provide for comprehensively planned medium density multiple-unit dwellings in the form of townhouses, dwelling groups, and other building forms, as well as related community uses.

The proposed zoning would provide for development that aligns with the Low Density Multi Unit Dwellings land use in the approved Brighton Neighbourhood Concept Plan. 

Location Maps

Brighton Neighbourhood Concept Plan

What is a Rezoning?

All property in the City of Saskatoon is assigned a zoning designation under the Zoning Bylaw No. 8770.  Within each zoning designation, specific land uses are either permitted, prohibited, or discretionary.

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 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 the Typical Process for a Rezoning Application?

When a rezoning 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.  It 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 within approximately 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 comment.  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 a rezoning, rests with City Council who consider 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.