Modernizing zoning for more homes, shops and local businesses

8108 - 101 Street NW & 10110 - 81 Avenue NW

Ritchie

Modernizing zoning for more homes, shops and local businesses

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Why Zoning Changes Are Being Considered Here

This site is in a Primary Corridor—an area where the City expects more housing over time. It is close to transit, schools, parks, and everyday services in the Whyte Avenue area. City policy supports growth in places like this, but the current Direct Control zoning—written nearly 40 years ago—makes a new building difficult to deliver in practice. This application updates the zoning to better match today’s needs, without changing the overall scale of what can be built.

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Why Zoning Changes Are Being Considered Here

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Project Contact

Rezoning applications can raise questions, especially early in the process. Our role is to help explain what’s being proposed, what is not being proposed, and how decisions are made. If you have questions about this application, you’re welcome to reach out.

Contact

Allison Rosland

What This Rezoning Would Change

We're proposing a new Direct Control (DC) zone that builds on the existing zoning and updates it to incorporate today’s mixed use zoning regulations. It would allow for a high-rise mixed use building with homes and local businesses, with clear design rules that reflect the surrounding area and streetscape of 81 Avenue.

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Zone

This application proposes a custom-written zone tailored to this site and its surroundings. The new DC zone would replace the outdated rules with clearer, more current ones that better reflect the site's location within a busy, well-connected area. We're also adding more opportunities for local businesses and commercial uses that will contribute to the vibrancy of the area and provide services and amenities for nearby residents.

Heights & Homes

Right now, a new building under the current zone could be about 11 or 12 storeys tall. We're proposing to keep the allowed building height and overall size the same. Final building size and design would be reviewed at later stages.

Landscaping & Transitions

Any future development would be required to include landscaping, setbacks, and building design measures to help the building fit comfortably with nearby streets and properties.

Project Stage

Rezoning is the first step in the land redevelopment process, followed by design, permits, and construction.

We're at the very first stage of the project. We are planning to submit rezoning application for this site in March 2026 to rezone the site to a new DC zone.

Rezoning

Rezoning is the first step in the redevelopment process. At this stage, Council is deciding whether the zoning rules for the site should change. Rezoning does not approve a specific building design.

Design & Development Permit

If the rezoning is approved, a detailed building design is prepared. This is when the building design, landscaping, and parking are reviewed by the City, as well as any necessary upgrades to infrastructure (like fire hydrants, etc.). The landowner is required to pay for upgrades.

Building Permits

Once the development permit is approved, building permits are required. This stage focuses on safety and the technical building requirements of the Alberta Building Code.

Construction

Construction can begin once all required permits are in place. The City inspects construction to ensure it follows approved plans.

Let Us Know What You Think

We want to hear from you! Please fill out the survey below and share your thoughts with us by March 22, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about this Application?

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Additional Resources

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Zoning Basics

The City of Edmonton's What is Zoning booklet provides an overview of how zoning shapes the city and your neighbourhood.

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Rezoning Process

The City of Edmonton's Rezoning and Plan Amendment webpage explains how the rezoning process works.

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Public Hearing Process

The City of Edmonton's Public Hearing Playbook explains how the public hearing process works.

Ritchie - 8108 - 101 Street NW & 10110 - 81 Avenue NW

Ritchie Rezoning Applications

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