Should a Temporary Parking Lot Be Approved at 3rd Avenue and 22nd Street in Downtown Saskatoon?
Official title: Southeast Corner of 3rd Avenue and 22nd Street
Macro Properties wants to turn a vacant downtown lot into a temporary surface parking lot. The site at 101 3rd Avenue South is zoned for commercial use, but parking lots need special approval. If granted, this would be a stepping stone—the company plans to eventually apply for permanent parking lot status.
Why This Matters
Live or work downtown? This could mean more parking spots nearby. But it also means a vacant lot stays a parking lot instead of becoming housing or shops. Downtown residents may have opinions on what their neighbourhood needs most.
What Could Change
City Administration could approve, modify, or deny this temporary parking lot. If approved, the lot could operate with reduced landscaping requirements compared to permanent lots. The applicant would need to submit a new application later to make it permanent.
Key Issues
- Should a temporary surface parking lot be allowed in the Downtown Commercial District?
- Is this use appropriate given the surrounding context and nearby land uses?
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 12, 2025.