Calgary, like many cities, faces the challenge of new development with preserving quality of life for residents. With a growing population, especially in the last five years, and evolving needs, the city must adapt its zoning regulations to accommodate diverse housing options.
What is Rezoning?
“Rezoning happens when a property owner wishes to develop something besides what is currently allowed under the existing zoning.” In simple terms, rezoning is to change the purpose of an area and designate areas for specific uses through city regulations. Rezoning allows city planners to strategically allocate land for various purposes, ensuring efficient land use.
How Does Rezoning Affect Us?
Rezoning would lead to several changes and considerations:
“The change, if approved, would mean a homeowner could apply to build a semi-detached house or a row house in areas where only single-family homes are currently allowed.”
– Increased housing options: Rezoning would enable property owners, especially those with properties limited to single or semi-detached homes, to have more development options.
– Replacement of existing homes: Rezoning would allow for the replacement of existing homes with new single-detached homes.
– Permit process: Rezoning passes the development process saving months in the pursuit of new infrastructure
– Limitations on apartment buildings: Rezoning would not permit the construction of apartment buildings on parcels designated for single-detached homes.
Overall, rezoning aims to simplify and hurry the development process while accommodating to the needs of old and new Calgarians.
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https://www.calgary.ca/planning/projects/rezoning-for-housing/about-rezoning.html
