Should This Queen Alexandra Corner Lot Allow 3-Storey Housing?

Official title: LDA25-0357 Queen Alexandra RSM h 12.0

Closed Community Planning Housing & Communities
A developer wants to build denser housing on a corner lot in Edmonton's Queen Alexandra neighbourhood. The current zoning allows single-family homes up to 10.5 metres tall. The proposed change would allow buildings up to 12 metres with more units. City Council will decide after hearing from residents.

Why This Matters

Live in Queen Alexandra or nearby? This could change what gets built on your street. The new rules would allow taller buildings closer to property lines. More housing units could mean more neighbours—and more street parking competition.

What Could Change

If approved, the lot could have buildings up to 12 metres instead of 10.5 metres. Site coverage jumps from 45% to 60%. Minimum setbacks shrink—the rear yard goes from 10 metres to 5.5 metres. At least 3 units would be required instead of allowing single homes.

Key Issues

  • Should the maximum building height increase from 10.5m to 12m?
  • Should site coverage be allowed to increase from 45% to 60%?
  • Should rear yard setbacks be reduced from 10m to 5.5m?
  • Is this corner lot appropriate for denser 'small-medium scale' housing?

How to Participate

  1. Learn about the rezoning proposal and how the current RS zone compares to the proposed RSM h12.0 zone on the consultation page.
  2. Ask questions directly to the City file planner through the 'Ask a Question' section. You'll need to register on Engaged Edmonton first.
  3. Share your thoughts about the application in the 'Share Your Thoughts' section. Your comments will be visible to others and summarized for City Council.
  4. Once a Public Hearing date is set, register to speak directly to City Council or submit written comments to city.clerk@edmonton.ca.