Proposal

The Planning and Development Department has received a Neighbourhood Concept Plan Amendment and associated land use applications from Catteral & Wright on behalf of Victory Majors Development proposing to amend the Eastern portion of the Aspen Ridge Neighbourhood Concept Plan (Concept Plan).

A Neighbourhood Concept Plan is a neighborhood-level land use plan that guides the development of a new neighbourhood in Saskatoon. It outlines the land uses, densities, transportation network, parks system, and community facilities intended for a neighbourhood as it grows.

Proposed Amendment Summary

The submitted application has proposed the following changes:

Saskatoon Freeway Overlay: City Council endorsed a new alignment for the Saskatoon Freeway on March 27, 2024 which is not adjacent to the NCP area. The Saskatoon Freeway Overlay has been proposed to be removed from the NCP land use map.

Change of Land Use: This amendment includes removal of the buffer strip parcel along the northeast boundary of Aspen Ridge. This buffer strip was initially designed to separate residential parcels from the previous Saskatoon Freeway alignment. The buffer zone will be replaced by additional low-density residential development. The Urban Holding Area has been removed. 

Change of Land Use: Land uses in the eastern portions of the NCP will be adjusted due to the removal of the “Future Interchange” hatched area and its adjacent buffer. This area is replaced by additional low density residential land uses. 

Neighbourhood Boundary Adjustment: The eastern edge Aspen Ridge neighbourhood boundary will be adjusted due to the removal of parcels owned by Cindercrete Products Limited from the NCP. The following two parcels are being removed from the NCP and will become the eastern boundary of the neighbourhood concept area: 

• LSD 4- 16-37-04-3 Ext 31

• LSD 5- 16-37-04-3 Ext 32 

Change of Land Use and Road Network Configuration: Change the land use and road network throughout the amendment area. The overall road layout, municipal reserve configuration, and residential development areas have been adjusted based on the updated neighbourhood boundary. The resulting municipal reserve area has been adjusted due to the change in total neighbourhood area. Low/Medium Density land use was added to the concept. 

Road Network Reconfiguration: Reconfiguration of the residential road network south of Henry Dayday Road to replace three cul-de-sacs with one crescent. 

Potential Cell Tower Relocation: The potential cell tower located in the future “Urban Holding Area” has been relocated since this area is no longer included in NCP. 

2026 Amendment: Aspen Ridge NCP Amendment approved on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026, was included in the Concept Plan existing Statistics Table. 

Barnsley Crescent: Barnsley Crescent will provide for future connection to the north and be a collector road. 

Programmable Park Space: The proposed concept’s central park contains 1 acre of programmable park space.

Current Approved Concept Plan

Proposed Concept Plan Amendment

What is an Official Community Plan?

All property in the City of Saskatoon is assigned a land use designation under the OCP. These designations establish the general use and character of a site or area, helping to ensure that development occurs in an orderly and rational manner. Each land use designation is distinct in its purpose and density/intensity of use.

What is a Concept Plan?

A Concept Plan is a neighbourhood-level land use plan that guides the development of a new neighbourhood in Saskatoon. It outlines the land uses, densities, transportation network, parks system, and community facilities intended for a neighbourhood as it grows.

A Concept Plan is approved by a resolution of City Council following an extensive review process. Once approved, the plan is implemented over many years as the land is subdivided, zoning is applied, roads and services are installed, parks are constructed, and residences and businesses in the new neighbourhood are established.

As a new neighbourhood is built out, circumstances often necessitate amendments to a Concept Plan. Proposed amendments are reviewed, including a community engagement process prior to being considered by City Council for a decision.

Application Process

1. Review by City Departments: When an amendment 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 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.
3. Report Preparation: Planning and Development writes a report with a recommendation on the application. This report includes feedback from both the internal review and the public.
4. Municipal Planning Commission Review: The report is first reviewed by the Municipal Planning Commission, which advises City Council.
5. 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 Municipal Planning Commission. Anyone from the public can submit written comments or speak at the hearing.