Edmonton Council Lowers Infill Home Height Limit

0:00Edmonton City Council just voted 10-3 to drop the maximum building height for new infill homes in mature neighborhoods from 10.5 meters to 9.5 meters. This targets R.S. zones the go-to spots for most replacement housing aiming to fit better with existing homes. The decision came Monday during a public hearing, almost three weeks after they postponed the vote back on April 7. Moore wrapped it up before midday, tweaking wall heights while keeping pitch roofs up to 10.5 meters if they slowed down properly. Mayor Andrew Nack called it a solid middle ground, saying it keeps Edmonton leading North America on zoning without halting affordability gains. He noted a response to folks wanting a slight pullback on the bigger builds popping up. Counselor Mike Elliott back to two, hearing complaints about boxy, oversized infill clashing with bungalows and older houses. DCs the 1 meter cut as lowering visual bulk and pushing friendlier roof designs, though some say it's not enough. These rules kick in August 1st, balancing growth with neighborhood vibes as the city

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