Two homes on split lot via city bylaw

Summary#

Calgary City Council passed Bylaw 66D2026 at third reading on June 23, 2026. It changes the land use district for 2823 – 30 Street SW in Killarney/Glengarry, Ward 8, from Direct Control to Residential – Grade-Oriented Infill (R-CG). City staff say the goal is to allow a subdivision and redevelopment with two single detached homes.

  • The 0.06-hectare (0.15-acre) site is redesignated as R-CG.
  • The change allows the owner to pursue a proposed split into two lots and two single detached homes; it does not approve the subdivision or building permits.
  • Council passed the bylaw 12 to 1. Councillor Chabot voted against.

What it means for you#

  • Property owner: The new land use district removes the existing minimum lot-width barrier identified by City staff for the proposed split. The subdivision and two development permit applications are still under review.
  • Nearby residents: The change does not itself settle the proposed homes’ design, parking, privacy, or off-site impacts. Those matters are being considered through the development permit review.
  • Others: This decision changes land use rules for this site. It does not itself require anyone to apply for a permit or build homes.

Money#

City staff report no anticipated financial impact.

  • No cost estimate or separate funding amount is provided.

What is unclear#

  • The materials do not give the final outcome or timing of the subdivision and development permit reviews.
  • The materials do not provide the detailed R-CG rules that would apply to a later development on this site.

Case for#

  • City staff say the change supports two single detached homes on a site where the existing Direct Control district’s lot-width rule would prevent the proposed subdivision.
  • City staff say the change could add housing choice and make more efficient use of existing infrastructure and nearby amenities.
  • City staff consider the proposal consistent with applicable planning policies and potentially compatible with the neighbourhood.

Case against#

  • A public comment raised concerns about the number of units, building design, parking, privacy, and off-site impacts. City staff say these matters are being reviewed through the development permit applications.
  • Councillor Chabot voted against the bylaw. The supplied materials do not state the reason for the vote.

Votes

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.11 (Land Use Amendment in Killarney/Glengarry (Ward 8) at 2823 – 30 Street SW, LOC2026-0009, CPC2026-0290): That with respect to Report CPC2026-0290, the following be adopted: That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 66D2026 for the redesignation of 0.06 hectares ± (0.15 acres ±) located at 2823 – 30 Street SW (Plan 732GN, Block 9, Lot 54 and portion of Lot 53) from Direct Control (DC) District to Residential – Grade-Oriented Infill (R-CG) District.

For (92%)
Against (8%)

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.11 (Land Use Amendment in Killarney/Glengarry (Ward 8) at 2823 – 30 Street SW, LOC2026-0009, CPC2026-0290): That Bylaw 66D2026 be introduced and read a first time.

For (92%)
Against (8%)

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.11 (Land Use Amendment in Killarney/Glengarry (Ward 8) at 2823 – 30 Street SW, LOC2026-0009, CPC2026-0290): That Bylaw 66D2026 be read a second time.

For (92%)
Against (8%)

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.11 (Land Use Amendment in Killarney/Glengarry (Ward 8) at 2823 – 30 Street SW, LOC2026-0009, CPC2026-0290): That Bylaw 66D2026 be read a third time.

For (92%)
Against (8%)