Council approves six-storey zoning change

Summary#

Council passed Bylaw 43D2026 at third reading on April 21, 2026. It changes the land use district for 1914 and 1918 Centre Street NE in Tuxedo Park, Ward 7, from Direct Control to Mixed Use – Active Frontage (MU-2f4.3h24). City staff say the change is intended to allow a six-storey mixed-use building; it does not approve that building.

  • The change covers about 0.13 hectares (0.31 acres) at the southeast corner of Centre Street NE and 19 Avenue NE.
  • The applicant has also applied for a development permit for a six-storey building with four ground-floor commercial units and 67 homes. That application is still under review.
  • Council approved the bylaw 13 to 1. Councillor Chabot voted against it.

What it means for you#

  • Landowner and developer: The new district allows them to seek approval for development under its rules. The separate development permit application must still be decided.
  • Nearby residents: The zoning now allows mixed-use development on the site, but the final building design, parking and other details are still under review. The change itself does not build homes or shops.
  • General public: The decision does not directly change taxes, parking rules on nearby streets, or access to the laneway.

Money#

City staff reported no anticipated financial impact from the land use change.

  • No estimate of the development’s cost or any public spending on it is provided.

What is unclear#

  • The development permit’s final design, parking, access and other conditions have not been decided in the supplied material.
  • The material does not give a timeline for the permit decision or construction.

Case for#

  • City staff say the site is on Centre Street’s Main Street and that the change aligns with the applicable Municipal Development Plan and North Hill Communities Local Area Plan policies.
  • City staff say the district could allow more housing, commercial space and employment opportunities, and make more efficient use of existing infrastructure.

Case against#

  • Public submissions raised concerns about the proposed building’s six-storey height and 67 homes, including whether its size fits the area.
  • Submitters also raised concerns about traffic, parking, laneway access and the location of the residential entrance. These details remain under review with the development permit.
  • Councillor Chabot voted against the change; the supplied minutes do not state the reason.

Votes

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.3 (Land Use Amendment in Tuxedo Park (Ward 7) at 1914 and 1918 Centre Street NE, LOC2025-0217, CPC2026-0162): That with respect to Report CPC2026-0162, the following be adopted: That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 43D2026 for the redesignation of 0.13 hectares ± (0.31 acres ±) located at 1914 and 1918 Centre Street NE (Plan 2129O, Block 12, Lots 4, 5 and a portion of 6) from Direct Control (DC) District to Mixed Use – Active Frontage (MU-2f4.3h24) District.

For (93%)
Against (7%)

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.3 (Land Use Amendment in Tuxedo Park (Ward 7) at 1914 and 1918 Centre Street NE, LOC2025-0217, CPC2026-0162): That Bylaw 43D2026 be introduced and read a first time.

For (93%)
Against (7%)

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.3 (Land Use Amendment in Tuxedo Park (Ward 7) at 1914 and 1918 Centre Street NE, LOC2025-0217, CPC2026-0162): That Bylaw 43D2026 be read a second time.

For (93%)
Against (7%)

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.3 (Land Use Amendment in Tuxedo Park (Ward 7) at 1914 and 1918 Centre Street NE, LOC2025-0217, CPC2026-0162): That Bylaw 43D2026 be read a third time.

For (93%)
Against (7%)