Edmonton City Council has voted to remove minimum parking requirements from Edmonton?s Zoning Bylaw. Starting July 2, 2020, developers, homeowners and businesses will be able to decide how much on-site parking to provide on their properties based on their particular operations, activities or lifestyle.

?Parking is a powerful, but often hidden, force that shapes how our communities are designed and influences every aspect of how people live, work and move around,? said Kim Petrin, Development Services Branch Manager, City of Edmonton. ?Eliminating parking minimums delivers significant long-term benefits for Edmonton. It removes economic barriers to new homes and businesses, and improves choice and flexibility in how businesses and homeowners meet their parking needs. It also supports more diverse transportation options and climate resilience, and moves us closer to achieving the vibrant, walkable and compact city we heard Edmontonians want through public engagement for ConnectEdmonton and the draft City Plan“. On-site parking runs anywhere from $7,000 to $60,000 per stall. This cost gets passed down in the rent or mortgage Edmontonians pay, goods bought and services used.
This high cost of on-site parking has also created significant economic barriers to affordable housing development and the ability for new businesses to open in Edmonton.
Removing parking minimums allows for businesses and homeowners to determine their parking needs and ensure they are met, making...