The Planning and Development Department has received an application from Silver Creek Developments (the applicant) proposing to rezone land in the Brighton neighbourhood to accommodate the next phase of residential development.

Proposed Rezoning

The subject land is part of Parcels LL1 and LL4, Plan 102343979, which are in the north-west part of Brighton on Traeger Common. The land is currently undeveloped and zoned FUD(H) – Future Urban Development District subject to the Holding Symbol.

The applicant is proposing to rezone the land to R1A – Low Density Residential District 1A and RMTN – Townhouse Residential District, as shown on the map below.

The R1A District provides for residential development in form of one- to four-unit dwellings and related community uses. The RMTN District provides for comprehensively planned low to medium density multiple-unit dwellings in the form of street townhouses, dwelling groups, and other building forms, as well as related community uses. The proposed zoning is in alignment with the Brighton Neighbourhood Concept Plan.

What is Rezoning?

All property in the City of Saskatoon is assigned a zoning designation under Zoning Bylaw No. 9900. Within each zoning designation, 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.

1. Review by City Departments: When rezoning application 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 may review 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.
3. City Council Public Hearing: The final decision is made by City Council at a Public Hearing. They consider the report and the recommendation and the feedback from the community. Anyone from the public can submit written comments or speak at the hearing.