Rezoning allows commercial uses on site

Summary#

Calgary City Council passed Bylaw 106D2026 at third reading on October 6, 2026. It changes the land use district for part of 3901 Macleod Trail SW in Parkhill (Ward 8), making the designation consistent across the parcel. City staff say the goal is to allow commercial uses across the site.

  • The 0.07-hectare portion changes from Multi-Residential – Contextual Low Profile (M-C1) to Commercial – Corridor 2 f3.0h30 (C-COR2 f3.0h30).
  • The full parcel now has a commercial designation that allows a range of commercial uses, with a maximum height of 30 metres, or about 10 storeys.
  • The related development permit for a proposed auto service building remains under review; the land use change does not approve that building.

What it means for you#

  • Nearby residents: The rezoning allows buildings up to 30 metres on the parcel. It does not require a building of that height.
  • Landowner and future businesses: A wider range of commercial uses can be considered across the parcel. Any specific development still needs the required approval.
  • Nearby residents and the public: City staff say building design, traffic safety and on-site parking will be considered in the development permit review.

Money#

City staff report no anticipated financial impact from the land use amendment.

  • No cost estimate for the development permit review or any future development is provided.

What is unclear#

  • The development permit application’s outcome, final building design, height and uses are not decided by this land use change.
  • The report does not explain the f3.0 part of the district designation.
  • One member of the public spoke at the hearing, but the supplied minutes do not record what they said.

Case for#

  • City staff say the change would allow commercial uses across the site and make its land use designation consistent.
  • City staff say the site is near transit and the change aligns with the Municipal Development Plan and the Chinook Communities Local Area Plan.
  • City staff say the permitted commercial uses could support services and employment in Parkhill and nearby communities.

Case against#

  • A public letter raised concern about privacy if the site were developed to the maximum height. The letter did not state support for or opposition to the amendment.
  • The rezoning allows up to 30 metres, while the building’s eventual height and design remain unknown pending the development permit review.

Votes

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.2 (Land Use Amendment in Parkhill (Ward 8) at 3901 Macleod Trail SW, LOC2026-0012, CPC2026-0602): That with respect to Report CPC2026-0602, the following be adopted: That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 106D2026 for the redesignation of 0.07 hectares ± (0.17 acres ±) located at 3901 Macleod Trail SW (Plan 5793U, Block 3, Lot 8) from Multi-Residential – Contextual Low Profile (M-C1) District to Commercial – Corridor 2 f3.0h30 (C-COR2 f3.0h30) District.

For (100%)

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.2 (Land Use Amendment in Parkhill (Ward 8) at 3901 Macleod Trail SW, LOC2026-0012, CPC2026-0602): That Bylaw 106D2026 be introduced and read a first time.

For (100%)

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.2 (Land Use Amendment in Parkhill (Ward 8) at 3901 Macleod Trail SW, LOC2026-0012, CPC2026-0602): That Bylaw 106D2026 be read a second time.

For (100%)

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.2 (Land Use Amendment in Parkhill (Ward 8) at 3901 Macleod Trail SW, LOC2026-0012, CPC2026-0602): That Bylaw 106D2026 be read a third time.

For (100%)