Alberta Government's Zoning Rules Directive Causes Uncertainty in Edmonton Edmonton city council faces challenges due to unclear directives from the Alberta government regarding zoning rules. Alberta government's unclear directive on zoning rules poses challenges for Edmonton city council. Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack expressed concerns about the lack of clarity from the provincial officials. Premier Danielle Smith and Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams announced that Edmonton had to revert to pre-2020 zoning bylaws on housing, density, and height. The city was given three months to comply but still awaits a written directive with specifics. Knack fears the ambiguity might result in disorganized governance and potentially violates the openness of the public consultation process.Edmonton city council will discuss the legality of the direction on Friday and industry advocates, such as Bild Edmonton Metro CEO Kalen Anderson, seek clarity on the precise intervention required.