Land zoning in Edmonton
When looking at building, developing or investing, one of the most important things before making a purchase is doing some research into the type of zoning of the lot. Zoning laws different from province to province and even city to city, so it is a good idea to become familiar with the bylaws set out in your specific region. Only certain developments may be permitted on a particular lot and if you would like to make any changes to the zoning, it will first have to be approved not only by a city land officer, but also potentially the surrounding neighbors affected by the change.
Again, the very depth of the subject is too much to get into in a blog, but I will give you a quick rundown of the specific zonings you may come across in the city.
(For more specific information, visit:http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/urban_planning_and_design/land-use-zones-summary.aspx, most info in this blog has been obtained from there )
There are roughly 6 or 7 types of zoning, but the most common that you may encounter are residential and commercial zoning. Within these 2 zones, there are further subdivided classifications:
FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING:
RF1 – Single Detached Residential Zone
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This zone provides the opportunity for single family housing.
RF2 – Low Density Infill Zone
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This zone provides the opportunity for retaining single family housing, while allowing some duplex development.
RF3 – Low Density Redevelopment Zone
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This zone provides the opportunity for single family and duplex housing while allowing some apartment or row housing with up to four units.
RSL – Residential Small Lot Zone
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This zone provides the opportunity for single family housing with attached garages on smaller lots.
RPL – Planned Lot Residential Zone
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This zone provides the opportunity for single family housing on smaller lots and accessed by a rear lane.
RF4 – Semi-Detached Zone
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This zone provides the opportunity for primarily semi-detached and duplex housing.
RF5 – Row Housing Zone
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This zone provides the opportunity for relatively low to medium density housing, such as row houses or town houses.
RF6 – Medium Density Multiple Family Zone
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This zone provides the opportunity for medium density housing, such as row houses or town houses that may have separate second storey units.
RA7 – Low Rise Apartment Zone
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This zone provides the opportunity for low rise apartment buildings up to four storeys.
RA8 – Medium Rise Apartment Zone
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This zone provides the opportunity for medium rise apartment buildings up to six storeys in height.
RA9 – High Rise Apartment Zone
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This zone provides the opportunity for high rise apartment buildings.
RR – Rural Residential Zone
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This zone provides the opportunity for permanent single family residential development in a rural setting.
RMH – Mobile Home Zone
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This zone provides the opportunity for mobile homes developed within a mobile home park or subdivision
AND NOW COMMERCIAL ZONING:
CNC – Neighbourhood Convenience Commercial Zone
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This zone provides the opportunity for convenience commercial and personal service uses, intended to serve the day-to-day needs of residents within the neighbourhood.
CSC – Shopping Centre Zone
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This zone provides the opportunity for larger shopping centres intended to serve a community or regional area. Residential, office, entertainment and cultural uses may be included in this zone.
CB1 – Low Intensity Business Zone
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This zone provides the opportunity for low intensity commercial, office and service uses located along arterial roadways that border residential areas.
CB2 – General Business Zone
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This zone provides the opportunity for businesses that require large sites and a location with good visibility and accessibility along, or adjacent to major public roadways.
CB3 – Commercial Mixed Business Zone
- This zone provides the opportunity for medium intensity commercial development near capacity transportation nodes.
CHY – Highway Corridor Zone
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This zone provides the opportunity for high quality commercial development along roads serving as entrance routes to the City.
CO – Commercial Office Zone
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This zone provides the opportunity for medium intensity office, commercial and residential development in the inner city, around Light Rail Transit station areas or other locations offering good accessibility by private automobile and transit.
Hope this sheds some light on the type of zonings permitted in Edmonton. Feel free to call or email me with more in depth questions if you need to dive deeper into this!
