Summary#

Calgary City Council passed Bylaw 45D2026 at third reading on April 21, 2026. It changes the land-use district for 7048 and 7052 Farrell Road SE in Fairview Industrial, Ward 11, from Industrial – General (I-G) to Industrial – Commercial (I-C). City staff say the goal is to allow more flexible commercial and light industrial uses while keeping them compatible with nearby industrial uses.

• The change applies to about 0.54 hectares (1.34 acres).
• It does not approve a building: a development permit application for a two-storey commercial/industrial building is still under review.
• Council passed the bylaw 14 to 0.

What it means for you#

• Businesses and property users: The new district allows a broader range of commercial uses and light industrial uses than the previous district. The report describes commercial uses as limited and small-scale, but does not list them here.
• Nearby businesses and residents: The land-use change does not settle the site’s design or traffic details. Those are part of the separate development permit review.
• People using the proposed site: The permit application is for a two-storey building with six units and 44 parking stalls. That proposal has not yet been approved.

Money#

City staff report no anticipated financial impact.

• The available material gives no cost estimate for the development or the City’s permit review.

What is unclear#

• Which specific commercial uses would be allowed is not detailed in the report summary.
• The development permit’s outcome and timing are not given.
• The report says truck traffic raised by the Fairview Community Association will be considered during permit review, but does not say what measures may be required.

Case for#

• City staff say the I-C district would allow more commercial and light industrial uses while maintaining the area’s industrial character and function.
• City staff say the change could support a wider range of employment opportunities and is consistent with relevant city and local area plan policies.
• The Community Association gave no objection to the land-use change, according to the report.

Case against#

• The Fairview Community Association raised concern about truck traffic. The report leaves how that concern will be addressed to the development permit review.
• One member of the public spoke at the hearing, but the available minutes do not state their position.