Zone

Low Density Infill Zone

Usually applied to existing developed areas of the city where single detached housing is permitted while providing for sensitive small-scale redevelopment at a higher density. Semi-detached housing as well as other residential-related uses are discretionary.

Planned Lot Residential Zone

Primarily for single detached housing, providing greater flexibility of site size and site design on a planned basis. Semi-detached housing, up to four units of row housing and other residential-related uses are discretionary.

Low Density Redevelopment Zone

Usually applied to existing developed areas, permitting single and semi-detached housing. On appropriately sized sites, duplex housing (one unit over the other) and up to four units of row or apartment housing are discretionary, through conversion, infill or redevelopment. Residential-related uses are also discretionary in this zone.

Intended primarily for semi-detached housing (side by side), but also permitting single detached housing. Duplex housing.

Row Housing Zone

Intended for low to medium density multiple family housing, generally as row or semi-detached housing on sites of less than 1.4 ha. Similar development on larger sites, family-oriented apartments, single detached housing and other residential related uses are discretionary.

Medium Density Multiple Family Zone

Intended for medium density multiple family housing in the form of stacked row, semi-detached and duplex housing, on sites less than 1.4 ha. Development on larger sites plus other residential-related uses are discretionary.

Low Rise Apartment Zone

Permits apartment or stacked row housing of not more than four storeys, developed to a maximum of 125 dwellings/ha on sites not exceeding 1.4 ha. Similar development on larger sites, single detached, semi-detached and duplex housing and residential-related uses are discretionary.

Medium Rise Apartment Zone

Permits apartment or stacked row housing to a maximum of six storeys and developed to a maximum of 224 dwellings/ha on suitably sized sites. Similar developments on larger sites, single detached, semi-detached and duplex housing and residential-related uses are discretionary.

High Rise Apartment Zone

Permits apartment or stacked row housing, to a maximum height of 45 m, developed to a maximum of 325 dwellings/ha on suitably sized sites. Similar developments on larger sites, single detached, semi-detached and duplex housing, personal service shops, convenience retail stores, professional offices, clinics as well as residential-related uses are discretionary.

Rural Residential Zone

Permits permanent single detached housing in a rural setting without provision of full range of urban utility services.

Mobile Home Zone

Permits mobile homes in a mobile home park or subdivision. Single detached housing is a discretionary use.

COMMERCIAL ZONES

Permits low intensity convenience commercial and personal service uses serving the day-to-day needs of neighbourhood residents.

Low Intensity Business Zone

Permits low intensity commercial, office and service uses along major roads next to residential areas. Residential and automobile-oriented uses are discretionary.

Permits more intensive commercial, office and service uses than the CB1 District, requiring larger sites and accessibility along or next to major roads Highway Corridor Zone CHY Permits and encourages high quality commercial development along roads serving as city entrance routes.

Permits medium intensity office development on the periphery of the downtown, around light rail transit stations and other locations offering good accessibility by both automobile and public transit.

INDUSTRIAL ZONES

Industrial Business Zone

Permits the development of light industrial uses as well as low intensity business and office parks when no nuisance factor is evident and the development is compatible with any adjacent non-industrial district. Some commercial and community service uses are discretionary.

Permits manufacturing, processing, assembly, distribution and repair uses that carry out a portion of their operations outdoor or require outdoor storage areas.

Intended for major impact industrial uses that may have detrimental effects on adjacent uses due to noise, odour, or fire hazards.

URBAN SERVICE ZONES

Permits public and privately owned facilities of an institutional or community service nature such as schools, day care centres, community centres, churches and hospitals.

For public utility installations and facilities.

Permits active and passive recreational uses and landscaped buffers. Community, cultural and recreational uses are listed as permitted and/or discretionary.

Metropolitan Recreational Zone

Applies to natural areas and parkland adjacent to rivers, creeks, ravines and other areas intended for active and passive recreational use and environmental protection. Permitted uses include public parks, farms and single family housing on sites greater than 8 ha. Community and recreational uses are discretionary.

Intended for the operation of the Municipal Airport, permitting industrial uses and government services associated with the airport. Certain commercial uses which provide a direct service to airport operations or users are discretionary.

River Valley Activity Node Zone

AN

This Zone allows for limited commercial development within activity nodes in designated areas of parkland along the river, creeks and ravines, for active and passive recreational uses, tourism uses, and environmental protection in conformance with Plan Edmonton, the Ribbon of Green Master Plan, and the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan.

Permits agricultural use, and discourages any other uses which might interfere with agricultural use. Some non-interfering or necessary uses are discretionary.

Reserves land for future residential growth. Farms are the only permitted use. Other uses which do not involve extensive development are discretionary.

Establishes reserve land for future industrial development. Farms are the only permitted use. Other uses which do not involve extensive development are discretionary.

Direct Development Control Provision

A direct control provision for sites designated as historical resources or sites of unique character as identified in an area structure or area redevelopment plan.

Site Specific Development Control Provision

DC2

A direct control provision with site-specific land use regulations to address circumstances that would be inappropriate or inadequate given the existing or future surrounding developments and the interest of the applicant and the public, generally³⁰.