City approves zoning rules to promote development

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Following four days of feedback and debate, Winnipeg city council has approved sweeping changes to zoning bylaws that aim to attract more home construction.

Council ultimately voted overnight in favour of the changes, which will allow up to four housing units to be built on a single lot in most residential areas, and permit fourplexes up to 12 metres tall within 800 metres of high-frequency transit stops.

In a news release, the mayor’s office said the changes will ensure more than $450 million of federal funding flows through to Winnipeg. The federal government made the significant zoning changes a requirement to claim housing, sewage and transit funding.

“These changes are about the future of our city,” said Mayor Scott Gillingham, in the release. “We’re growing fast, and we need to make sure there’s room for everyone — young workers, families, and older adults alike. These updates will help ensure Winnipeg stays affordable and competitive while making the best use of our existing infrastructure.”

Council will vote on a bylaw to implement the changes next week.