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5603 Riverbend Road NW, Edmonton

An address in Brander Gardens, Edmonton, zoned CN (Neighbourhood Commercial). 24 building permits are on file, most recently “To construct an exterior alteration to install a concrete pad for the MUA unit and an int…” (issued 4 September 2024). 24 development permits are on file too. The City's 2026 assessed value is $10,746,500. The City of Edmonton does not publish contractor names.

Zoning
CN · Neighbourhood Commercial
Neighbourhood
Brander Gardens
Permits on file
24
+ 24 development
Assessed value (2026)
$10,746,500
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.
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What this zoning allows

CN · Neighbourhood Commercial. Small scale activity centres in local nodes: commercial businesses, services, gathering places and limited housing, integrated with the neighbourhood.

Permitted Food and Drink Service; Indoor Sales and Service; Office; Health Service; Custom Manufacturing; Vehicle Support Service; Residential (limited to Lodging House, Multi-unit Housing, Supportive Housing); Child Care Service; and 17 more

Maximum height
12.0 m
Front setback
3.0 m; 1.0 m for a main street development (0 m beside a sidewalk 4.7 m or wider)
Side setback
3.0 m from an abutting site; 0 m beside a commercial, MUN or main street site
Rear setback
0 m from an alley; 1.0 m where the alley is under 6.0 m wide
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 2.0; a lot subdivided after 1 January 2024 at most 2.0 ha. Outdoor sales and service only where it existed on 1 January 2024. Varies. Setbacks are minimums unless a maximum is stated.

Summary of the City of Edmonton Zoning Bylaw 20001 (amended to 22 September 2026), section 2.90, 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 (48110993, 357 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

People
357
Households
140
Median age
38
Median household income (2020)
$101,000
Own their home
71%
Edmonton: 64%
Average household size
2.6
Under 15
21%
65 and over
11%
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. 2024-09-04 To construct an exterior alteration to install a concrete pad for the MUA unit and an interior alteration to add a tenant fit-up (specialty food store, for pickup only) to the existing commercial building. -- GREAT CANADIAN PIZZA -- · $120,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Closed
  2. 2024-05-10 To construct exterior and Interior Alterations to an existing A2 assembly building (new windows and doors on exterior and tenant fit up) - Bubble Tea and Snack · $200,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Closed
  3. 2023-09-15 To Change of Use an existing E-Occupancy to a A2 - Assembly - ROBOTICS & STEM LEARNING CENTRE · $40,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  4. 2023-03-07 To complete a Change of Use (A2 to an E occupancy) and complete Exterior Alterations (new doors) and interior alterations (retail tenant fit-up) in a mixed use commercial building (Riverbend Professional Centre) - Your Spot Riverbend Grocery. · $150,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  5. 2023-01-04 To change use from D to E (specialty foods) and construct Interior Alterations for new tenant fit up -"Your Spot"- Take out food service with no seats. · $110,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  6. 2020-12-30 To construct interior alterations in an existing commercial floor space. The space will comprise of seven private rooms where private music lessons will be held. A total occupancy of 10 will not be exceeded & so this space will remain a "D" occupancy. Caesar's School of Art and Music. · $15,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  7. 2018-12-17 To construct interior alterations to a existing Retail bakery "Blossom Cakery" · $15,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  8. 2018-03-01 To change the occupancy classifications and construct interior and exterior alterations; storefront alterations new entrances and portico; construct new main floors in existing racquetball courts; change the Use from Indoor Participant Recreation Service to General Retail Stores (3 new main floor tenant spaces); and change the Use from Indoor Participant Recreation Service to Business and Personal Services (6 new basement tenant spaces). (covers development permits -001 and -004) · $400,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  9. 2018-02-12 To and construct STRUCTURAL FRAME ONLY (install new main floor structure only in 3 existing racquet ball courts, reconstruct 3 existing storefronts, add new NW exterior door, close off existing W doors to shared lobby).
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  10. 2018-01-24 To change the use from a bar/pub to health service (Group A2 to D, massage & physio therapy) and to construct interior alterations to an existing commercial building - Body Restoration. · $120,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  11. 2017-10-03 To construct interior alterations at Riverbend Shopping Centre ("Paul Sadler Swimland"; installing new kinder pool and doing major interior renovation to staff offices & break area, reception area, and lobby. No work to be done in existing change rooms; work started without permits). · $150,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  12. 2017-09-11 To Construct interior alterations to an existing athletic club. Renovating existing lower level men's & women's change rooms. · $50,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  13. 2017-08-14 To construct interior alterations (partial demolition: non loadbearing partition walls, removal of existing flooring finishes, excavation for futur pool) to "Paul Sadler Swimland" .
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  14. 2017-07-27 To open a bakery retail store in an existing retail location · $1,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  15. 2016-06-14 To construct a mezzanine addition to an existing Child Care Services Use (up to 124 children/16 Staff). (OPTIONS ACADEMY) · $20,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  16. 2016-05-11 To construct interior alterations to an existing car wash (Squeaky Clean Car Wash). Scope of work includes constructing 1 new barrier-free washroom and 1 office and demolishing exisitng dog wash station. · $15,697
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  17. 2016-01-29 To change the Use from Indoor Participant Recreation Services to Child Care Services (up to 124 children/16 Staff) and to construct interior alterations · $200,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  18. 2015-03-12 To change the Use from Personal Service Shops / Professional, Financial and Office Support Services to General Retail Stores and to construct interior alterations (children's clothing store - tenant improvements). · $18,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  19. 2014-12-24 Interior Alteration to remove wall covering for mold remediation investigation and to move on site temporary change room trailer · $50,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  20. 2014-09-30 To construct interior/exterior alterations to a specialty food service "Taste Buds Take out and Catering". Work includes install new kitchen exhaust and 1 MAU. No change to existing washroom. Maximum occupant load 10 persons. · $75,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  21. 2013-10-29 To change of use from a General Retail Store to a Commercial School (Martial Arts and Music Together) and to construct interior alterations. · $45,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  22. 2012-03-21 To increase the Public Spaces of a Specialty Food Service development from 29.26m2 to 31.77m2 and to construct interior alterations. · $6,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  23. 2011-11-08 To change the use from a Childcare Services Use to a Personal Service Shops Use and Professional, Financial, and Office Support Services Use.
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  24. 2010-12-01 To change from a Professional Office Support Services to a Children's Indoor Participant Recreation Service and Specialty Food Service (Cafe O'Play). · $110,000
    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. 2026-06-10 To construct a 30.9m freestanding monopole Telecommunications Tower, with Accessory facilities.
    Other Major Development Permit · City file 611166888-003
    Approved
  2. 2025-01-24 To demolish an existing Vehicle Support Service building (car wash), and construct a Vehicle Support Service building (gas bar with a canopy).
    Demolition Major Development Permit · City file 515716933-002
    Approved
  3. 2025-01-03 To install (1) Fascia Sign(s) limited to On-premises Advertising (Great Canadian Pizza, Permanent Sign Board )
    Sign Sign Permit · City file 517874460-002
    Approved
  4. 2024-05-02 To Construct Exterior Alterations (New Door and Window) to a Food and Drink Service Bay in a Commercial Building
    Alterations Major Development Permit · City file 507744775-002
    Approved
  5. 2023-08-10 To change the use from a Convenience Retail Store to a Commercial School (robotics and STEM learning centre)
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 480495354-002
    Approved
  6. 2022-11-15 To Change the Use from an Indoor Participant Recreation Service and Specialty Food Service to a General Retail Store (Grocery Store)
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 452455488-002
    Approved
  7. 2022-09-28 To change the use from a Commercial School to a Restaurant (70.7 sq.m. public space - take-out only), and construct interior alterations.
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 445721978-002
    Approved
  8. 2022-07-13 To Increase the number of children in a Childcare Service from 124 to 138
    Other Major Development Permit · City file 438311034-002
    Approved
  9. 2020-10-02 To change the use from Health Service to Commercial School and to construct interior alterations (music school)
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 374131816-002
    Approved
  10. 2018-03-09 To install (2) Replacement Panels on Existing Signs (VCA Riverbend Veterinary Hospital).
    Sign Sign Permit · City file 273338648-001
    Approved
  11. 2018-02-14 To change the Use from General Retail to Professional, Financial and Office Support Services and Indoor Participant Recreation Services (Jiu Jitsu School) on the basement level, and construct exterior alterations (free-standing architectural feature along part of the south building facade).
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 263506330-004
    In review
  12. 2018-01-25 To install (1) Fascia On-premises Sign (BODY RESTORATION)
    Sign Sign Permit · City file 267773499-001
    Approved
  13. 2018-01-04 To construct interior (extend main floor level for 3 tenant spaces;General Retail) / exterior alterations (storefront alterations and revised parking configuration) to an existing building and Site and change the Use from Indoor Participant Recreation Service (6 existing racquet ball courts & martial arts school) to General Retail Stores (7 tenant spaces).
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 263506330-001
    Approved
  14. 2017-06-28 To expand an existing Indoor Participant Recreation Service Use and to construct interior alterations. (PAUL SADLER SWIMLAND)
    Alterations Major Development Permit · City file 252493638-001
    Approved
  15. 2017-04-12 To change the Use from Bar and Neighbourhood Pub to Health Services and to construct interior alterations to an existing commercial building - Body Restoration
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 244883423-001
    Approved
  16. 2016-06-01 To construct an addition to an existing Child Care Services Use (up to 124 children/16 Staff). (OPTIONS ACADEMY)
    Addition Major Development Permit · City file 174980977-006
    Approved
  17. 2015-07-30 To change the Use from Indoor Participant Recreation Services to Child Care Services (up to 124 children/16 Staff) and to construct interior alterations
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 174980977-001
    Approved
  18. 2015-02-26 To change the Use from General Retail Stores to Personal Service Shops.
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 167787139-001
    Approved
  19. 2015-02-20 To change the Use from Personal Service Shops / Professional, Financial and Office Support Services to General Retail Stores and to construct interior alterations (children's clothing store - tenant improvements).
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 167235117-001
    Approved
  20. To construct a Vehicle Support Service building (gas bar with canopy), and demolish an existing Vehicle Support Service building (car wash).
    New building Major Development Permit · City file 516815742-002
    Other
  21. To change the Use from a General Retail Store to a Food and Drink Service and to construct interior alterations (Great Canadian Pizza).
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 501106344-002
    Other
  22. To increase the number of children to Child Care Service, from 124 to 138 kids (Options Academy, refer to DP #174980977-001).
    Other Major Development Permit · City file 435178175-002
    Other
  23. To change the Use from a General Retail Store to a Specialty Food Service (47.29m2 of public space).
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 416746491-002
    Other
  24. To replace panel on an Existing Freestanding On-premises Sign (Riverbend Child's Pavilion Daycare)
    Sign Sign Permit · City file 241888293-001
    Other

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Recent permits in Brander Gardens

14707 66 Avenue NW
To construct a Residential Use building in the form of a Single Detached House with front attached Garage, unenclosed front porch, front balconies, rear uncovered deck (9.3m x 3.6m), and to develop a Secondary Suite in the Basement. · contractor not published by the City
2026-10-19
5440 Whitemud Road NW
To construct FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONS ONLY for a future outdoor recreational service building. "Scandinave Spa Edmonton - Building 1" · contractor not published by the City
2026-10-08
14819 64 Avenue NW
To construct exterior alterations (Parking pad, 6.1m x 4.0m, located in the Right Side Yard and Driveway extension, 8.8m x 4.0m) to a Residential Use building in the form of a Single Detached House. · contractor not published by the City
2026-09-29
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