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8170 50 Street NW, Edmonton

An address in Gainer Industrial, Edmonton, zoned CB (Business Commercial). 13 building permits are on file, most recently “to construct Interior Alterations (tenant fit-up - billiards and sports lounge) in an exi…” (issued 22 May 2026). 29 development permits are on file too. The City's 2026 assessed value is $20,540,000. The City of Edmonton does not publish contractor names.

Zoning
CB · Business Commercial
Neighbourhood
Gainer Industrial
Permits on file
13
+ 29 development
Assessed value (2026)
$20,540,000
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

CB · Business Commercial. A variety of commercial businesses and limited light industrial uses that need large sites or good visibility from a street, generally along major roads.

Permitted Indoor Sales and Service; Food and Drink Service; Office; Hotel; Outdoor Sales and Service; Vehicle Support Service; Major Indoor Entertainment; Indoor Self Storage; and 20 more

Maximum height
16.0 m; 30.0 m for a hotel
Front setback
4.5 m; 6.0 m on an arterial road
Side setback
0 m; 3.0 m beside an open space zone; 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. The only residential use listed is Supportive Housing. 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 2.110, 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 (48112107, 48 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

People
48
Households
30
Median age
54.4
Median household income (2020)
not published
Own their home
67%
Edmonton: 64%
Average household size
2.0
Under 15
0%
65 and over
30%
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. 2026-05-22 to construct Interior Alterations (tenant fit-up - billiards and sports lounge) in an existing commercial building. --Binny Billiards-- · $180,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  2. 2025-09-08 To construct Interior Alterations (tenant improvement) for an event assembly space in an existing commercial building. · $25,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  3. 2023-04-20 To construct Interior Alterations (Interior fit-up, new washrooms, kitchen facilities ( NO GREASE LADON VAPORS ) , demising the space with fire 2 hr rated walls, and adding a NEW Make-Up Air Unit), and to operate a Restaurant with 92 m2 of Public Space and 60 seats, --"VP Kitchen and Lounge"-- · $80,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Closed
  4. 2023-04-14 To change the use from a Commercial School (A2/D occupancy) to a retail space (E occupancy) in an existing mixed use building - Thrifty Baby. NOTE: no demolition/construction proposed for tenant space · $1,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  5. 2022-11-07 To construct Interior Alterations AND a new demising wall. - Hard Rock Flooring and Design · $12,500
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  6. 2019-11-29 To construct interior alterations to a Suite in a Commercial mixed use building, ''KRE8 ESTHETICS & NAIL BOUTIQUE LTD''. Reconfigure space, complete interior finishes. · $2,500
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  7. 2019-09-30 To construct interior alterations to an existing building. Change of use to a retail pet supplies (Tails and Wiskers) with accessory dog grooming. · $5,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  8. 2017-10-10 To Construct Interior Partitions, tile, paint, shelving, installing plumbing fixtures. Tenant fit up for retail cosmetic supplies. · $50,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  9. 2017-07-31 To Construct interior alterations in an existing building. Installation of sprinkler & fire alarm, North of Building 400 firewall. Existing without permits. · $71,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  10. 2017-01-20 To change the use from retail to commerical school (Group E to A2) and to construct interior alterations - CVC Art Centre. · $2,500
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  11. 2015-07-14 To change the Use from Custom Manufaturing Establishment/General Retail to Indoor Participant Recreation Services (578 sqm of Public Space) and to construct interior alterations (tenant improvements for Prime Strength Fitness). · $100,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  12. 2014-05-28 To change the use from a Custom Manufacturing Establishments and General Retail Stores Use to a Child Care Services Use (73 Children) - (Little Champ Daycare and OSC) · $40,000
    contractor not published by the City
    Issued
  13. 2013-03-27 To construct a four storey addition to an existing commercial building for Retail & Professional Offices. ( Shell Permit Only ) · $4,000,000
    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. 2026-04-22 To change the use from Indoor Sales and Service to a Bar and Major Indoor Entertainment (billiards hall and sports bar)
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 654424355-002
    Approved
  2. 2026-03-20 To Change the Use from Offices to Custom Manufacturing
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 651285095-002
    Approved
  3. 2026-03-03 To install a Fascia Sign limited to On-premises Advertising (JESUS IS LORD CHURCH CANADA WEST).
    Sign Sign Permit · City file 642639682-002
    Approved
  4. 2026-01-06 To install a Minor Digital Sign in the form of a Ground Sign limited to On-premises Advertising (6.3m x 3m facing NE/SW) (PLAZA 50)
    Sign Sign Permit · City file 636798393-002
    Approved
  5. 2025-04-30 To install (1) Fascia Sign limited to On-premises Advertising (Jesus Is Lord Church | Southeast Edmonton)
    Sign Sign Permit · City file 582269632-002
    Approved
  6. 2024-12-27 To install (1) Fascia Sign(s) limited to On-premises Advertising (LITTLE CHAMPS DAY CARE)
    Sign Sign Permit · City file 548048953-002
    Approved
  7. 2024-09-27 To install (1) Fascia Sign(s) limited to On-premises Advertising (St John of God Books and Church Supplies Inc)
    Sign Sign Permit · City file 509555179-002
    Approved
  8. 2024-02-15 To install (1) Fascia Sign limited to On-premises Advertising (VP KITCHEN & LOUNGE)
    Sign Sign Permit · City file 500084918-002
    Approved
  9. 2024-01-03 To install a Freestanding Sign (6.1 m x 3.0 m Facing E)(PATTISON OUTDOOR ADVERTISING).
    Sign Sign Permit · City file 492306442-002
    Approved
  10. 2023-01-05 To change the use from a Commercial School to a Secondhand Store (Thrifty Baby)
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 458488816-002
    Approved
  11. 2022-06-30 To install (2) Fascia On-Premises Signs (HARD ROCK FLOORING & DESIGN)
    Sign Sign Permit · City file 432563300-002
    Approved
  12. 2021-06-15 To change the Use of a General Retail Store to a Liquor Store and construct interior alterations.
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 381815337-002
    Approved
  13. 2020-10-15 To Change the Use from an Automotive and Equipment Repair Shop to an Automotive and Minor Recreation Vehicle Sales and Rentals
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 375079759-002
    Approved
  14. 2020-08-13 To install a Freestanding On-premises Sign (PLAZA 50).
    Sign Sign Permit · City file 354826356-001
    Approved
  15. 2019-12-13 To Change the Use from a Professional, Financial and Office Support Service to an Indoor Participant Recreation Service
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 348261066-002
    Approved
  16. 2019-05-16 To continue the use of an approved Cannabis Retail Sales.
    Other Major Development Permit · City file 286909945-004
    Other
  17. 2019-05-01 To install (2) Freestanding Off-premises Signs (6.1m x 3m facing E, and N/S) (PATTISON).
    Sign Sign Permit · City file 290214069-001
    Other
  18. 2018-08-17 To change the use of a portion of an Indoor Participant Recreation Service to a Cannabis Retail Sales.
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 286909945-001
    Other
  19. 2017-08-30 To change the Use from Professional, Financial, and Office Support Services to Health Services Use (Health Enhancement Centre - Chiropractor Office).
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 243876697-004
    Approved
  20. 2017-01-27 To change the Use from Personal Service Shop to General Retail Stores Use (Johnny B Sweet Inc.).
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 239913903-001
    Approved
  21. 2016-11-09 To change the Use from General Retail to Commerical School (max 17 students) and to construct interior alterations.
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 233692432-001
    Approved
  22. To change the Use from Minor Indoor Entertainment to a Community Service.
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 564145252-002
    Other
  23. To change the use of a Professional, Financial and Office Support Services to an Automotive and Minor Recreation Vehicle Sales/Rentals business.
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 473188841-002
    Other
  24. To operate a Restaurant with 92 m2 Public Space and 60 seats to construct interior alterations
    Alterations Major Development Permit · City file 461850774-002
    Other
  25. Interior Alteration
    Alterations Major Development Permit · City file 438067142-002
    Other
  26. To add the Use of a Personal Service Shop operating as a Body Rub Centre, to an existing General Retail Store
    Other Major Development Permit · City file 430178183-003
    Other
  27. To change the Use from a Professional, Financial and Office Support Service to a Health Service.
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 423533845-002
    Other
  28. To change the Use from a Professional, Financial and Office Support Service to Automotive and Minor Recreation Vehicle Sales/Rentals.
    Change of use Major Development Permit · City file 409714245-002
    Other
  29. To install a Freestanding On-premises Sign (PLAZA 50).
    Sign Sign Permit · City file 346473962-001
    Refused

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Recent permits in Gainer Industrial

6805 82 Avenue NW
To change the use of a portion of a commercial building (office to residential - caretaker residence in an indoor self storage building) and to construct interior alterations - Bulldog Self Storage. · contractor not published by the City
2026-08-31
5623 82 Avenue NW
To construct exterior alterations (increase 5 Overhead Bay Doors from 12'W x 14'H to 16'W x 15'H) to an industrial building - 'ATCO HERD Building'. · contractor not published by the City
2021-03-10
5623 82 Avenue NW
To construct interior/exterior alterations to existing building (install 2 new gas fired MUA (MUA 6&7), Roofing in new curbs for equipment, installing structural steel below MUA units for support, replace/upgrade existing HVAC equipment, install CO detection system AND install new steel support at roof) - ATCO Gas Fleet building. · contractor not published by the City
2019-09-13
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