Summary#

Calgary City Council passed Bylaw 81D2026 at third reading on June 23, 2026. It changes the land use district for 120 Skyview Ranch Drive NE in Ward 5 from Multi-Residential – Low Profile (M-1) to Direct Control (DC), allowing Health Care Service as an additional discretionary use under guidelines. City staff say the goal is to allow a possible health service in the existing building.

• The change applies to about 0.80 hectares (1.98 acres) at 120 Skyview Ranch Drive NE.
• The site’s existing district uses remain, and Health Care Service is added as a discretionary use.
• The land use change does not mean a health service will open: City staff reported that no development permit application had been submitted.
• Council passed the bylaw on third reading, 13 to 0. One person spoke at the public hearing; the materials do not say what they said.

What it means for you#

• Nearby residents: A health service may be able to operate in the existing building, but the land use change does not guarantee one will open.
• The landowners, Multi Generational Housing and Community Centre: The property now has a land use designation that includes Health Care Service as a discretionary use, subject to the bylaw’s guidelines.
• Other residents and businesses: The decision does not directly change anyone else’s land use or create a new health service.

Money#

City staff reported no anticipated financial impact.

• The materials provide no cost estimate for the landowners or a future service operator.

What is unclear#

• The guidelines attached to the bylaw are not included in the supplied materials, so their specific conditions are unclear.
• The materials do not say what kind of health service, or what scale of service, may be proposed.
• No development permit application had been submitted, so whether a specific health service will be approved is unknown.
• The public-hearing speaker’s comments are not included.

Case for#

• City staff say the change could allow health services for the local community in an existing building.
• City staff say it would make more flexible use of the building and existing infrastructure, while adding amenities without detracting from the surrounding area.
• City staff say additional commercial uses could support nearby employment and the local economy.

Case against#

• A land use change allows a use to be considered; it does not ensure a service will open. The materials confirm no development permit application had been submitted.
• The specific limits and conditions in the bylaw’s guidelines are not available here, making it hard to assess what health services could be allowed.
• One person spoke at the hearing, but the materials do not record their position or concerns.