Hello,
As a participant in recent engagement activities on the proposed Centre City Temporary Parking Program, you’re invited to a follow-up information session to learn what changes were made in response to feedback received.
Three engagement sessions were held on August 20, 22, and 26, 2024 to hear your thoughts on the proposed program. An Engaged Edmonton webpage also collected feedback from August 6 - 26, 2024. Thank you to all participants who contributed!
City Administration is summarizing your feedback into a What We Heard Report which will be shared with this email list prior to the information session.
During the information session, City Administration will provide a brief presentation followed by a question and answer period.
Purpose of the Information Session:
- Learn what changes were made in response to feedback
- Learn what to expect during the development permit process if you choose to apply
- Learn about next steps
Location:
Google Meet (online)
Date & Time: Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM
To sign up: please contact
michelle.neilson@edmonton.ca to be added to the invitation
Feel free to share this invitation with others who might be interested!
What is the Centre City Temporary Parking Program?
The City is creating a program for owners and operators of standalone surface parking lots existing as of January 1, 2024 within Centre City (see attached map) to obtain a temporary development permit. Site enhancements, such as landscaping and barrier-free parking, would be required to obtain a permit.
This approach is intended to balance parking availability in the core with the long-term goal of a dense, vibrant downtown. No new parking lots will be created through this program.
Parking lots without valid permits that do not seek temporary permits through this time-limited program would be subject to enforcement.
Proposed Regulations
The program proposes a Zoning Bylaw text amendment to add a new Centre City Temporary Parking Use which includes the following required improvements to enhance the appearance and safety of surface parking lots:
- Minimum setback requirements
- Landscaping, trees, shrubs, planting beds
- Internal pathway requirements
- Minimum drive aisle and parking space dimensions
- Vehicle access requirements
- Barrier-free parking spaces
- Drainage improvements
- Lighting improvements
The Centre City Temporary Parking Use will be added to the RM - Medium Scale Residential Zone, RL - Large Scale Residential Zone, MU - Mixed Use Zone, Downtown Special Area Zones, and five DC1 Zones.
Next Steps
The report, proposed rezoning bylaws and proposed text amendment bylaw will be presented at City Council Public Hearing on December 9, 2024. Members of the public may choose to participate at Public Hearings in person or remotely. Find more information about how to participate
HERE.
Included in this email:
- Map of surface parking lots in Centre City operating as of January 1, 2024
