City rezones site for local commerce

Summary#

On 2026-09-15, Calgary City Council passed Bylaw 102D2026 at third reading. It changes the land use district for 19008 Sheriff King Street SW in Silverado (Ward 13); City staff say the goal is to allow a wider range of commercial uses.

  • The 0.85-hectare (2.10-acre) site was redesignated from Special Purpose – Future Urban Development (S-FUD) to Commercial – Community 1 (C-C1).
  • City staff say C-C1 allows small- to mid-scale commercial development, including uses such as health care services and local retail.
  • Council’s decision changes the land use rules; it does not approve a specific building or business. No development permit had been submitted.

What it means for you#

  • Landowners and businesses: The new district allows more commercial uses on the site. A specific development still needs the required development approval.
  • Nearby residents: The change may allow additional commercial amenities, but the bill does not specify what will be built or when.
  • Council’s vote: The bylaw passed 15 to 0. One member of the public spoke at the hearing.

Money#

City staff reported no anticipated financial impact.

What is unclear#

  • The proposed building’s size, design, tenants and timing are not specified; no development permit had been submitted.
  • The minutes do not describe what the public speaker said.
  • Three Calgary Planning Commission members opposed the recommendation, but the supplied material does not give their reasons.

Case for#

  • City staff say the change would give businesses more flexibility and could allow health care and retail services for nearby residents.
  • City staff say the proposal aligns with the applicable Municipal Development Plan and area structure plan policies.
  • City staff say it could make more efficient use of existing infrastructure and services.

Case against#

  • A possible concern is that Council changed the land use without a specific development proposal before it. The later building and business details remain unknown.
  • Three Calgary Planning Commission members opposed the recommendation; the available material does not explain their concerns.

Votes

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.9 (Land Use Amendment in Silverado (Ward 13) at 19008 Sheriff King Street SW, LOC2025-0221, CPC2026-0698): That with respect to Report CPC2026-0698, the following be adopted: That Council give three readings to Proposed Bylaw 102D2026 for the redesignation of 0.85 hectares ± (2.10 acres ±) located at 19008 Sheriff King Street SW (Plan 9712011, Block 6, Lot 2) from Special Purpose – Future Urban Development (S-FUD) District to Commercial – Community 1 (C-C1) District.

For (100%)

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.9 (Land Use Amendment in Silverado (Ward 13) at 19008 Sheriff King Street SW, LOC2025-0221, CPC2026-0698): That Bylaw 102D2026 be introduced and read a first time.

For (100%)

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.9 (Land Use Amendment in Silverado (Ward 13) at 19008 Sheriff King Street SW, LOC2025-0221, CPC2026-0698): That Bylaw 102D2026 be read a second time.

For (100%)

Public Hearing Meeting of Council, item 7.2.9 (Land Use Amendment in Silverado (Ward 13) at 19008 Sheriff King Street SW, LOC2025-0221, CPC2026-0698): That Bylaw 102D2026 be read a third time.

For (100%)