Zoning change to permit worship site

Summary#

Council passed Bylaw 59D2026 at third reading on May 12, 2026. It changes the land-use district for 6010 – 12 Street SE in Burns Industrial (Ward 09), from Industrial – Commercial (I-C) to Direct Control (DC). City staff say the goal is to allow places of worship while keeping the site’s industrial and commercial role.

  • The new DC district allows “Place of Worship – Small” and “Place of Worship – Medium” as discretionary uses, under guidelines.
  • City staff say existing industrial and commercial uses would continue to be allowed.
  • The vote was 14–0. The land-use change does not itself approve a development permit or a specific place of worship.

What it means for you#

  • People planning to operate a place of worship: The site can now be considered for those uses, but a development permit is still needed. No permit application had been submitted when City staff wrote their report.
  • Nearby businesses and road users: The land-use change does not itself set parking arrangements or approve site design. City staff say these matters will be considered at the development-permit stage.

Money#

City staff reported no anticipated financial impact.

  • No cost estimate for later development-permit or site changes is given.

What is unclear#

  • The supplied material does not include the DC district’s full guidelines, so their specific conditions cannot be described here.
  • The future development permit, including building and site design and parking, has not been decided.
  • The materials do not say what traffic or pedestrian-safety measures, if any, would be required.

Case for#

  • City staff say the change would allow a community facility in an industrial area and could increase use of the site during off-peak periods.
  • City staff say the site would retain its primary role for light industrial and small-scale commercial use, while adding flexibility for compatible uses.

Case against#

  • A written public submission opposed the change, raising concerns about limited on-site parking, possible parking on 12 Street SE, and conflicts with large vehicles on the road.
  • The submitter also raised concerns about children and worshippers near traffic, given the site’s limited outdoor space. These are concerns raised in the submission; the supplied material does not establish that a safety problem has been found.

Votes

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.15 (Land Use Amendment in Burns Industrial (Ward 09) at 6010 – 12 Street SE, LOC2025-0119, CPC2025-0852): That with respect to Report CPC2026-0852, the following be adopted: That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 59D2026 for the redesignation of 0.62 hectares ± (1.55 acres ±) located at 6010 – 12 Street SE (Plan 1213072, Block 9, Lot 11) from Industrial – Commercial (I-C) District to Direct Control (DC) District to accommodate Place of Worship – Small and Place of Worship – Medium, with gu…

For (100%)

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.15 (Land Use Amendment in Burns Industrial (Ward 09) at 6010 – 12 Street SE, LOC2025-0119, CPC2025-0852): That Bylaw 59D2026 be introduced and read a first time.

For (100%)

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.15 (Land Use Amendment in Burns Industrial (Ward 09) at 6010 – 12 Street SE, LOC2025-0119, CPC2025-0852): That Bylaw 59D2026 be read a second time.

For (100%)

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.15 (Land Use Amendment in Burns Industrial (Ward 09) at 6010 – 12 Street SE, LOC2025-0119, CPC2025-0852): That Bylaw 59D2026 be read a third time.

For (100%)