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12340 Fort Road NW, Edmonton

An address in Elmwood Park, Edmonton, zoned CG (General Commercial). 6 building permits are on file, most recently “To change the Use of a main floor Restaurant space to Supportive Housing (40 emergency sh…” (issued 12 November 2024). 8 development permits are on file too. The City's 2026 assessed value is $5,529,500. The City of Edmonton does not publish contractor names.

Zoning
CG · General Commercial
Neighbourhood
Elmwood Park
Permits on file
6
+ 8 development
Assessed value (2026)
$5,529,500
Owner names are not part of the City's open data and are never shown. Sold prices are not municipal open data and are not shown. Assessed value is the City's estimate for property tax, not a sale price.
Aerial photo around 12340 Fort Road NW, with the address marked
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What this zoning allows

CG · General Commercial. A variety of commercial businesses, from low impact commercial and office uses with limited housing to larger shopping centres and malls, generally outside the nodes and corridors.

Permitted Indoor Sales and Service; Food and Drink Service; Office; Health Service; Hotel; Outdoor Sales and Service; Vehicle Support Service; Residential (limited to Lodging House, Multi-unit Housing, Supportive Housing); and 21 more

Maximum height
16.0 m; 30.0 m for a hotel
Front setback
4.5 m; 6.0 m on an arterial road; 1.0 m for a main street development
Side setback
0 m; 3.0 m beside an open space or MU site; 6.0 m beside a residential zone
Rear setback
0 m from an alley
Secondary suite
Not listed

This zone lists permitted uses only. The bylaw sets setbacks by what the site abuts (a street, an alley or another site); shown here as front, side and rear. Floor area ratio 3.5 in all, 2.0 for residential uses. Hotels above 23.0 m have larger setbacks. Varies. Setbacks are minimums unless a maximum is stated.

Summary of the City of Edmonton Zoning Bylaw 20001 (amended to 22 September 2026), section 2.100, as read on 30 October 2026. A summary, not the bylaw: Direct Control, overlays and site-specific conditions can change these rules. Confirm with the City before relying on it.

Neighbourhood profile

From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (48110107, 574 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

People
574
Households
275
Median age
39.2
Median household income (2020)
$61,200
Own their home
46%
Edmonton: 64%
Average household size
2.2
Under 15
18%
65 and over
12%
Income in the 2021 Census is for the year 2020. Statistics Canada rounds counts and does not publish some figures for very small areas.

Permit history

  1. 2024-11-12 To change the Use of a main floor Restaurant space to Supportive Housing (40 emergency shelter beds). To expire Feb 1st 2027 · $1,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  2. 2024-02-07 To change the Use of a main floor Restaurant space to Supportive Housing (34 emergency shelter beds). To expire Feb 1st 2025 · $20,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  3. 2023-12-20 To move on 3 temporary buildings (dormitory, dining Car and Pallet Homes (4 of) for a Supportive Housing Use (53 person capacity) PERMIT EXPIRES May 1, 2024. · $15,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  4. 2022-05-25 To construct exterior and interior alterations to an existing building (change hotel to long term supportive housing with 78 units) - previously Sands Inn & Suites to "NiGiNan" · $5,450,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  5. 2021-12-15 To extend the use of the assembly (banquet hall) portions of an existing hotel and occupy existing hotel sleeping units to operate 24/7 TEMPORARY SHELTER and BRIDGE HOUSING for persons experiencing homelessness (in support of Covid physical distance needs). (Maximum 105 beds) Expires 30 JUNE 2022 .(Ref: Project 393471896) - Sands Inn & Suites (operator: NiGiNan Housing Ventures). · $9,999
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  6. 2021-05-06 To change use and construct minor interior alterations to the assembly (banquet hall) portions of an existing hotel and occupy existing hotel sleeping units to operate 24/7 TEMPORARY SHELTER and BRIDGE HOUSING for persons experiencing homelessness (in support of Covid physical distance needs). Expires 30 NOVEMBER 2021 (Sands Hotel; operator: NiGiNan Housing Ventures) · $9,999
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued

Development permits

The City's decisions on what may be built or how the property may be used, which come before the building permit. The City publishes no applicant for these.

  1. 2024-03-21 To install a Fascia Sign limited to On-premises Advertising (Pimatsiwin by NiGiNan Housing Ventures)
    Sign Sign Permit · City file 502451997-002
    Approved
  2. 2024-02-29 To move on 6 temporary buildings for a Supportive Housing Use (for the purpose of providing temporary accommodation for persons requiring immediate shelter and assistance - 53 person capacity). This is a Temporary development that will expire on May 1, 2024.
    New building Major Development Permit · City file 490537486-002
    Approved
  3. 2024-02-06 To change the Use from a portion of Hotel restaurant area to Community Services (Year-round Shelter) with 34 sleeping units as emergency shelter and construct interior alterations (NIGINAN Housing Venture - PIMATSIWIN Phase 3).
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 498100528-002
    Approved
  4. 2022-04-27 To operate a Supportive Housing Use with 78 units, and to construct exterior and interior alterations. (Reference: Development Permit number 415025557-002 - previously Sands Inn & Suites to NiGiNan)
    Alterations Major Development Permit · City file 416135534-002
    Approved
  5. 2021-11-25 To continue to operate a Supportive Housing Use (maximum 105 beds) until June 30, 2022 (Reference: Development Permit number 393471896-002). (Sands Inn & Suites - NiGiNan)
    Other Major Development Permit · City file 415025557-002
    Approved
  6. 2021-05-05 To change the Use of an existing Hotel with Accessory Restaurant, Bar and Neighbourhood Pub and Meeting Rooms (Sands Inn & Suites) to a Supportive Housing Use (maximum 105 beds) until November 30, 2021. (NiGiNan)
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 393471896-002
    Approved
  7. 2018-11-08 To install (1) Minor Digital Off-premises Freestanding Sign (2 digital panels V-shaped 3.1m x 6.1m facing NE/SW)(OUTFRONT MEDIA/SANDS HOTEL).
    Sign Sign Permit · City file 273339892-001
    Approved
  8. 2018-09-21 To change the Use from Commercial School to Professional, Financial, Office Support Service (WOLFE CONSTRUCTION)
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 274594838-003
    Approved

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Recent permits in Elmwood Park

12304 81 Street NW
To construct a Residential Use building in the form of a 4 Dwelling Row House with 4 Secondary Suites (NOT to be used as a Lodging House), and unenclosed front porches. · contractor not published by the City
2026-10-14
8004 123 Avenue NW
To construct a Residential Use building in the form of a 4 Dwelling Row House with unenclosed front porches and 4 secondary suites. · contractor not published by the City
2026-10-01
12410 79 Street NW
To construct a Residential Use building in the form of a 2-Storey 6 Dwelling Row House with unenclosed front porches, and 6 Secondary Suites in the basements (NOT to be used as a Lodging House) · contractor not published by the City
2026-09-29
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