Should a Temporary Parking Lot Be Approved at 118 5th Avenue North in Downtown Saskatoon?
Official title: 118 5th Avenue North
A company wants to operate a temporary surface parking lot in downtown Saskatoon while they figure out what to build on the site. The city is asking neighbours and residents if this temporary use should be approved. If they later want to make it permanent, they'd need to apply again.
Why This Matters
Live or work downtown? This affects what happens to a vacant lot near you. Temporary parking lots can stick around for years. They also shape what kind of neighbourhood downtown becomes—more cars or more buildings?
What Could Change
If approved, the site at 118 5th Avenue North can operate as a temporary parking lot until a permanent use is decided. The temporary status means less landscaping and surfacing requirements than a permanent lot. A future permanent parking lot would need a new application.
Key Issues
- Should this downtown site be approved for temporary parking lot use?
- Is a temporary parking lot appropriate while awaiting future development?
How to Participate
- Contact the planner Gavin MacMillan at gavin.macmillan@saskatoon.ca or call 306-975-7728 with your questions or comments.
What Happened
The application was approved by City Administration on December 9, 2025.