PROPOSED ZONING BYLAW TEXT AMENDMENT – COMMUNITY PARKLETS

Posted:
October 30, 2026

Proposed amendments introduce a new framework for converting curbside parking spaces into community parklet spaces. Community parklets may include features such as seating, landscaping, programmable event space, artwork, and passive or interactive displays. These features will be permitted in any zoning district, subject to other policy requirements and guidelines. Complementary amendments to Council policy are also proposed. 

 

REASON FOR THE AMENDMENT – The temporary rental of curbside parking spaces for non-business purposes is not currently regulated in the Zoning Bylaw. A new category for community parklets is required to regulate these features separately from commercial parking patios.     

INFORMATION – Questions regarding the proposed amendment, or arrangements to review the proposed amending Bylaw may be directed to the following without charge during regular business hours:

Community Services Division, Community Standards Department, Business License Program 

Phone: (306) 975-2760  Email: business.license@saskatoon.ca 

PUBLIC HEARING – City Council will consider this matter at the Public Hearing meeting of City Council on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at City Council Chamber, City Hall, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. You may make a written submission and/or speak to City Council at the Public Hearing. 

To make a written submission, please visit saskatoon.ca/writetocouncil. All submissions received by the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 16, 2026, will be forwarded to City Council. 

You can speak at the Public Hearing by attending the meeting in person on Wednesday, November 18th. If you wish to arrange to speak remotely, please indicate this in a written submission to Council and you will be contacted by a representative of the City Clerk’s Office with further information. 

The Public Hearing is video-streamed at saskatoon.ca/meetings starting at 6:00 p.m. on the scheduled day.