Summary#

Calgary City Council passed Bylaw 74D2026 at third reading on June 23, 2026. It changes the land use district for 1732 – 11 Avenue SW in Sunalta (Ward 8), from Direct Control to Multi-Residential – High Density Low Rise (M-H1). City staff say the goal is to allow housing and small-scale commercial uses while fitting the surrounding area.

• The change applies to a 0.03-hectare (0.07-acre) site at 1732 – 11 Avenue SW.
• The M-H1 district allows multi-residential development and discretionary small-scale commercial development, including retail and consumer service uses.
• City staff say the change would allow the existing building to be preserved and its existing retail use to continue.
• Council passed the bylaw 14 to 0. No development permit had been submitted when City staff prepared their report.

What it means for you#

• People who own or use the site: The site now has the M-H1 land use district. The change allows the uses described above, but does not approve a building or other development.
• Nearby residents: The land use rules for this site have changed. The number of homes, building height and design are not set by the information provided here.
• Other residents: The decision changes land use for this site only. It does not itself change services, taxes or land use rules elsewhere.

Money#

City staff report no anticipated financial impact, but provide no cost estimate.

• The materials do not identify a specific cost, saving, fee or payment.

What is unclear#

• How many homes, if any, a future development would contain, and how tall or large it could be.
• What development is planned; no development permit had been submitted.
• How a future proposal would address the concern about building size, massing and reduced sunlight raised in an opposition letter.
• The materials do not give details of the one member of the public who spoke at the hearing.

Case for#

• City staff say the M-H1 district fits the surrounding land uses and aligns with the relevant city and local area plans.
• City staff say it allows the existing building and retail use to remain, while also allowing multi-residential and discretionary small-scale commercial development.
• City staff say the site is near transit and transportation routes, and that the change could make more efficient use of existing infrastructure and services.
• The Sunalta Community Association submitted a letter supporting the change.

Case against#

• An opposition letter raised concerns about the potential building size and massing on the small lot, and reduced sunlight for nearby properties.
• The decision sets the land use district without specifying the height, size or number of homes for any future development. The materials do not show how those concerns would be addressed.