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Traffic and roadwork
Upcoming 121 Street Closure and 107 Street Traffic Changes – Yellowhead Trail Project
As part of the Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion Program (St. Albert Trail to 97 Street), please be advised of upcoming construction impacting local traffic from September 1 through late Fall 2026.
Upcoming Construction Activities
- Reconstruction of existing 121 Street.
- Yellowhead Trail alignment adjustments to connect new roadways to the updated 121 Street intersection.
Traffic Accommodations and Impacts
Please note the following traffic pattern changes:
- Full closure of 121 Street between Via Rail and Yellowhead Trail.
- Access from 118 Avenue to Via Rail restricted to local traffic only.
- Added left-turn lane from Westbound Yellowhead Trail to Southbound 107 Street.
- Reestablished dual left turns from Northbound 107 Street to Westbound Yellowhead Trail.
See the attachment for the construction bulletin and traffic map.
Residential and commercial development applications
11038 – 126 St. NW (in Westmount neighborhood)
Current zoning: DC1.18934 Direct Development Control Provision
Proposed zoning: RM h16 Medium Scale Residential Zone
Administration does not support the proposal
Council hearing is October 13, 2026, 9:30 am, Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square.
By-law updates
Animal Care and Control By-Law
Received September 23
In May this year, the City of Edmonton Animal Care and Control Centre (ACCC) updated the Animal Care and Control Bylaw, which establishes a system of rules and definitions with respect to animals within the City.
The rules in brief:
RULE #1: LICENSE YOUR PET: It’s mandatory, it’s their ID, and it’s their fastest way home.
BARKS, BITES AND BIG PENALTIES: Stricter penalties for dog attacks, with penalties ranging from $250 to $3,000, and new rules for vicious dogs.
PAWSITIVE ACCESSIBILITY: Discounted license fees for seniors and people on income support, waived licensing fees for non-profit local animal rescues and small changes to license fees.
PAW-LEASE PUT MY SAFETY FIRST: Your pet’s safety is your responsibility. Avoid animal welfare fines for:
- Unsafe transportation of an animal.
- Leaving an animal unattended (hot vehicles, cold weather) or in a yard without access to shelter.
BEE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR: New rules, regulations, and limits on backyard hens, beehives and rabbits.
Looking to learn more about the Animal Care and Control Bylaw? Please visit edmonton.ca/animalbylaw or email AnimalBylawRenewal@edmonton.ca
Input and feedback wanted
Opportunities to Improve Zoning Bylaw Regulations to Increase Resilient Landscaping (September 17, 2026, feedback due October 1)
Received September 17, 2026
Feedback due October 1
The City is proposing 16 actions to improve zoning regulations to increase resilient landscaping on private property. We are circulating the summary to community leagues for awareness.
Background:
- In 2024, Council approved the Climate Resilience Planning and Development (CRPD) Action Plan, with Action 4 focusing on increasing resilient landscaping on private property.
- Action 4 responds to a previous Council motion that directed Administration to assess landscaping regulations and provide Zoning Bylaw amendment options to implement the work of climate resilience in planning and development, if necessary.
Proposed Actions:
Based on the analysis and engagement feedback, the City has identified 16 actions to adjust zoning regulations to improve landscaping practices to increase plant survival rates, advance the City’s tree canopy goals, build climate resilience and support more livable environments for Edmontonians. Highlights include:
- Introducing a percentage of required landscaping to be drought-resistant, native or climate adaptive.
- Clarifying sufficient soil requirements by embedding minimum topsoil depths and volumes in the Zoning Bylaw that align with the City’s Design and Construction Standards.
- Expanding minimum soft landscape area requirements to more intensive residential and non-residential development and zones.
- Incentivizing tree preservation and low impact development (LID) by allowing mature trees and LID features to count towards a higher amount of soft landscaping.
- Shifting tree planting requirements from focusing primarily on minimum counts to canopy coverage.
- Allowing larger, consolidated landscaped parking islands in place of smaller islands to provide more access to soil and space for trees and shrubs.
A phased approach is proposed to implement the actions.
- Phase 1 includes 10 actions that require further targeted engagement and would return to a future City Council Public Hearing with draft amendments in Q2 2027.
- Phase 2 includes six actions that require further analysis and scenario testing and targeted engagement to determine feasibility and impact on intended outcomes.
Attachments:
- Circulation Summary
- Zoning Actions to Increase Resilient Landscaping
- Proposed Phasing and Implementation Considerations
- Community Insights Summary
If you would like to provide feedback please send your comments to katherine.pihooja@edmonton.ca by October 1, 2026.
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