A message to clarify the Repeal Blanket Rezoning March 23 Public Hearing from Leslie Evans, Executive Director of the Federation of Calgary Communities.
Clarification:
Repeal of Blanket Rezoning (Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 Amendments Implementing City-Wide Residential Rezoning)
Hello Community Association Presidents & Planning Committee/Directors,
The Federation of Calgary Communities have been asked by community associations to clarify the upcoming March 23rd Public Hearing about the Motion: Repeal of Blanket Rezoning (Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 Amendments Implementing City-Wide Residential Rezoning). In our outreach to the Mayor’s Office, we asked the following:
“Can you please provide clear, plain‑language clarification for our members on what decisions Council is being asked to make, and specifically what is meant by “changes to the rules in the R‑CG district”?“
Their response is as follows in verbatim:
Dear Leslie,
Thank you for your advocacy and for sharing the feedback you have been hearing from communities. I know the mix of “repeal” and “amendments” has been confusing for many, so I am going to try to explain the process and how these decisions fit together.
As a starting point, it is important to note that the primary focus of the hearing is the repeal of the citywide “blanket” rezoning. However, the proposal is structured in three main elements to ensure the City has a clear path forward.
- Repeal. The first major element is whether to undo the citywide rezoning that was implemented in August 2024. This would restore the low-density residential land use districts that existed prior to the citywide rezoning approved by Council in May 2024.
- Transition rules. To be fair to homeowners and builders who have already started their projects under the current rules, the repeal will not apply to certain properties. These exemptions apply to parcels that have already received development approvals, have applications submitted before the first reading of the bylaw, or were rezoned through a separate property-owner-initiated rezoning after August 6, 2024.
- The decision on R-CG rule changes. This is the part regarding the “changes to the rules” you asked about. Even if the blanket map is repealed, the Rowhouse (R-CG) category still exists in the City’s land-use bylaw (1P2007). Because some parcels will remain R-CG (see the exceptions above) and others may apply for it in the future, Council is proposing to tighten the rules for this specific district through a motion arising brought forward by Councillor Wyness.
I hope this explanation is helpful. Please let me know if there is anything else I can clarify. We truly appreciate the work you’re doing to keep everyone informed.
Best regards,
Office of the Mayor, The City of Calgary
As referenced in point 3, here are the 8 proposed R-CG changes from The City of Calgary Website:
The Federation of Calgary Communities will be speaking during this Public Hearing.
Warm Regards,
Leslie Evans, Executive Director | Afrah Rayes & Mia Leung, Urban Planners