Proposal

The Planning and Development Department has received an application from Saskatoon Land (the applicant) proposing to amend the Official Community Plan (OCP) Land Use Map designation, the Kensington Neighbourhood Concept Plan (Concept Plan), and rezone land to accommodate future residential development.

Proposed Official Community Plan Amendment

The subject land at 4040 33rd St West is currently designated as a “Special Use Area”. The applicant is proposing to redesignate this land to “Residential”. Land designated as “Residential” allows for residential development and community uses compatible within a neighbourhood setting. This amendment aligns with the proposed Concept Plan and Rezoning applications.

Proposed Kensington Concept Plan Amendment

The amendment proposes changes to the Kensington Concept Plan, including designating approximately 11.81 hectares (29.19 acres) of land in the northwest portion of the existing Concept Plan boundary. These lands will be designated a mix of Single Family Detached, Multi Unit (Group Townhouse), Multi Unit (Stacked Group Townhouse), and Medium Density Multi Unit (Apartment Style). The applicant is also proposing to redesignate a parcel along Kensington Boulevard, in the eastern portion of the amendment area, from Multi Unit (Group Townhouse) to Multi Unit (Medium Density Apartment Style).

The application also includes:

• Addition of Local Roads: local roads will be added within the newly designated area to provide access and connectivity, including an additional access point from Kensington Boulevard.
• Municipal Reserve and Storm Water Parcel: A Municipal Reserve and a Storm Water Parcel will be added in the southern portion of the amendment area, connecting to the existing Storm Water Parcel to the south.
• Addition of Municipal Buffer: a 30-metre-wide Municipal Buffer will be added adjacent to Neault Road as well as a buffer around the Crown Utility Parcel.

Rezoning

The subject land is currently zoned M3 by Agreement (M3-8689) – General Institutional Service District by Agreement and R1A – Low Density Residential District 1A.

The applicant is proposing to rezone the land to a mix of R2 – Low Density Residential District 2, RMTN – Townhouse Residential District, RMTN 1 – Medium Density Townhouse Residential District 1, and RM3 – Medium Density Multiple-Unit Dwelling District. The proposed zoning districts would allow for a range of residential development, including low density one- to four-unit dwellings, low to medium density multiple-unit dwellings, and medium density multiple-unit apartment-style dwellings.

The proposed zoning districts support the land uses identified in the Concept Plan amendment and is intended to accommodate future residential development in the area.

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.

What is a Rezoning?

All property in the City of Saskatoon is assigned a zoning designation under the Zoning Bylaw No. 9990, 2024. 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 the conclusion of the review process.

What is the Typical Process for an Amendment Application?

When an amendment 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. The application 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, typically within 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 comments. 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 an amendment application rests with City Council which considers 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.

Upcoming Public Information Meeting 

Date: December 10th, 2025

Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Location: Father Vachon Elementary School Gymnasium - 3722 Centennial Drive.

The Public Information Meeting is an in-person come-and-go meeting where residents have the opportunity to learn more about the proposed application and ask questions or provide additional feedback for consideration.

Should you not be available to attend the Public Information Meeting, you are encouraged to submit any written or verbal comments, questions or concerns anytime during the engagement period to Nicole Levine nicole.levine@saskatoon.ca or 306-975-8139.