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City Plan = Development Opportunities You Need to Know About

CITY PLAN = DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUTThe City’s Municipal Development Plan, City Plan, was approved by City Council on December 7, 2020. City Plan sets the direction for how future growth will happen in Edmonton and has created a lot of new...

What’s Happening With the New Zoning Bylaw?

Policy, Regulation, Zoning

WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH THE NEW ZONING BYLAW? The City of Edmonton is in the process of creating a whole new Zoning Bylaw that’s planned to go into effect early in 2024. We know a lot of people are curious about what the new Zoning Bylaw will look like and how it’s...

What Can I Do Under Edmonton’s RA8 Zoning?

Regulation, Zoning

WHAT CAN I DO UNDER EDMONTON’S RA8 ZONING? The RA8 (Medium Rise Apartment Zone) is a medium scale zone in Edmonton Zoning Bylaw 12800. The RA8 Zone allows for multi-unit housing such as apartments with a maximum height of about six storeys, and also allows for some...

What Can I Do Under Edmonton’s RA7 Zoning?

Regulation, Zoning

WHAT CAN I DO UNDER EDMONTON’S RA7 ZONING? The RA7 (Low Rise Apartment Zone) is a medium scale zone in Edmonton Zoning Bylaw 12800. The RA7 Zone allows for multi-unit housing such as townhouses or apartments with a maximum height of about four storeys, and also allows...

What Can I Do Under Edmonton’s UCRH Zoning?

Regulation, Zoning

What Can I Do Under Edmonton's UCRH Zoning? The UCRH (Urban Character Row Housing Zone) is a small scale zone in Edmonton Zoning Bylaw 12800. The UCRH Zone allows for multi-unit housing such as townhouses or small apartments, as well as secondary suites or basement...

What Can I Do Under Edmonton’s RF5 Zoning?

Regulation, Zoning

What Can I Do Under Edmonton's RF5 Zoning? The RF5 (Row Housing Zone) is a small-to-medium scale zone in Edmonton Zoning Bylaw 12800. The RF5 Zone allows for multi-unit housing such as townhouses or small apartments, as well as secondary or basement suites. The RF5...

Should I Use a Standard Zone or a Direct Control Zone?

How to, Regulation, Zoning

Should I Use a Standard Zone or a Direct Control Zone? Situate is a planning consulting firm specializing in rezoning, permit and subdivision coordination services for awesome infill projects. In our How To series we dissect the ins and outs of navigating the...

How Do I Navigate EPCOR Water Infrastructure Upgrade Requirements?

How to, Infrastructure

HOW DO I NAVIGATE EPCOR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS? Infrastructure upgrade costs can make or break an infill project, especially small and medium scale projects. The most common infill infrastructure upgrade requirements are for water main extensions and new...

Community Engagement and New Development: A Quick Guide

Communication, How to

Community Engagement and New Development: A Quick Guide Situate is a planning consulting firm specializing in rezoning, permit and subdivision coordination services for awesome infill projects. In our How To series on Edmonton's standard zones, we dive into the nitty...

What Can I Do Under Edmonton’s RF3 Zoning?

How to, Regulation, Zoning

What Can I Do Under Edmonton's RF3 Zoning? Situate is a planning consulting firm specializing in rezoning, permit and subdivision coordination services for awesome infill projects. In our How To series on Edmonton's standard zones, we dive into the nitty gritty...