Should Your Property Be Rezoned for Mixed-Use Development Along Future Transit Routes?

Official title: Corridor Planning Opt-in Rezoning

Closed Community Planning Housing & Communities Transportation
Saskatoon is offering property owners along future bus rapid transit routes a chance to voluntarily rezone their land. The goal? Allow medium-density, mixed-use buildings near transit stations. This builds on land use changes approved in 2024. The 2025 round has closed, but another opt-in process is planned for March-October 2026.

Why This Matters

Own property along Saskatoon's planned rapid transit corridors? This could let you build apartments or mixed-use buildings without going through the usual rezoning hassle. For renters and homebuyers, more housing options near transit could mean shorter commutes and more affordable choices.

What Could Change

Properties designated as Station Mixed Use or Corridor Mixed Use can be rezoned to allow denser development. The October 2025 rezonings have already been approved by City Council. The next round opens in March 2026, giving more property owners a chance to participate.

Key Issues

  • Should property owners along transit corridors be able to voluntarily rezone for higher density?
  • How should the City implement transit-oriented development along the future Link bus rapid transit network?

How to Participate

  1. Watch the recording of the information session to understand the opt-in rezoning process.
  2. Review the meeting presentation.pdf) for details on eligibility and next steps.
  3. Contact corridorplans@saskatoon.ca if you're an eligible property owner interested in the March-October 2026 round.

What Happened

The 2025 opt-in rezoning process has concluded. Following engagement and information sessions, a number of property owners moved forward with rezoning their parcels. These amendments were approved at the October 29, 2025 Public Hearing of City Council.

Key Documents