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Edmonton’s Zoning Bylaw requires landscaping for commercial, industrial and multi-family residential developments.
A landscape security is collected by the City to cover the cost of landscaping and ensures that landscaping is completed according to Section 55 and the approved development permit plans.
Securities are only required for major development permits (commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential), and are held until the Development Officer confirms that the required landscaping has been maintained in a healthy condition for a minimum of 24 months.
In 2016, the City introduced an incentive program promoting the retention of existing mature trees during construction. Any new development can receive credits towards their tree requirements for preserving mature trees.
Steps to follow when applying for a major development permit.
Submit your landscape plan for review. Use the following resources when developing your plan.
Install the landscaping based on the approved landscape plan. If you experience unexpected installation issues, contact the City Landscape Team to confirm you meet the City’s requirements. Your approved landscape plan will need to be updated.
Contact Lot Grading at 780-496-5576 or at lot.grading@edmonton.ca to obtain final lot grading approval.
Note: Landscape securities cannot be released unless lot grading is completed.
Request a landscape inspection once your site is fully installed. City Landscape Inspectors will confirm whether installed landscaping matches the approved landscape plan.
The required Landscape Security will be based on deficiencies identified at time of inspection. Cost rates are determined by averages of past and present landscape procurements which use a competitive open tender process. View the Current Landscape Security Cost Rates.
The landscape security must be submitted within 30 days of being requested. View the Landscape Security Submission Guidelines.
When reviewing the regulations in the Zoning Bylaw, you need to consider:
Landscape Plan Reviews
Kassaundra Charuk
Planning Technician
Development Approvals and Inspections
780-496-6203
Landscape Inspections or Status of Security Release
Alina Cross
Planning Technician
Development Approvals and Inspections
780-442-2581
Development Permit Inspections
Pere Bekederemo
General Supervisor (Acting)
Development Approvals and Inspections
780-508-9314
Held Securities or Finance Inquiries
Kailey Fisher
Accounting Assistant
Development Approvals and Inspections
780-496-6043
2nd Floor, 10111 104 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 0J4
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