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Planning & Development
The TGCA is sharing significant developments in the area to make being informed easier
In May of 2024 the City of Calgary passed a new zoning bylaw making RC-G the default zoning in Calgary. Within Thorncliffe-Greenview we are now seeing the impact with new RC-G and H-GO developments being proposed. TGCA remains committed to ensuring we advise residents of RC-G and H-GO developments to ensure visibility, and encourage all to participate in the process to ensure community feedback is captured. The intent of this page is making awareness of development in our area easier and more accessible to residents.
If you have any concerns about the current developments on this page, please email us at development@tgcacalgary.com
Current development permits in our area
The TGCA planning and development committee will keep this list of significant current development permits up to date with the permit status of each below. Approved permits will remain on the page for 1-2 weeks and then be removed from the listing.
Permit statuses are:
- In circulation – open for comments
- Under review – comments may be allowed
- In advertising – is notice for 21 days to appeal the decision
- Pending appeal – someone has appealed the decision during the “in advertising” process and a final decision will be made after the SDAB hearing
- Approved – no longer open to comments and the applicant has 2 years to execute the permit
Learn more about what is involved in the development permit process on the City’s info page here.
Thorncliffe
DP2024-0377 | STATUS: Approved
5527 TRELLE DR NE
R-CG 3 units 3 suites Carport
DP2024-06608 | STATUS: Pending Appeal
5428 THORNTON RD NW
R-CG 4 units 4 suites Garages & Bike Locker
DP2024-06753 | STATUS: Approved
5635 CENTRE ST NW
R-CG 4 units 4 suites Garages & Lockers
DP2025-00022 | STATUS: Under Review
#1 &# 2 Trafford CR NW
Multiple addresses
R-CG New Rowhouse Building (2 buildings 10 Units)
Secondary Suites (10 suites)
Accessory Residential Buildings (2 garages)
LOC2024-0306 | Calgary Planning Commission (CPC)
5024 Centre ST NE
Proposed Land Use District M-X2
4 Storey 12 units Main Commercial
Underground Parking
Greenview
DP2024-0575 | STATUS: Pending Appeal
339 GREENFIELD RD NE
R-CG 4 units 4 suites Garages
DP2024-04514 | STATUS: Approved
4811 EDMONTON TR NE
H-GO 2 Buildings 5 units 5 suites Carport
DP2024-05510 | STATUS: Approved
4707 EDMONTON TR NE
H-GO 2 Buildings 5 units 5 suites Surface
DP2024-06817 | STATUS: In Circulation
4603 EDMONTON TR NE
H-GO 1 Buildings 3 units 3 suites Garage
Residential zoning in Calgary
Default residential zoning in Calgary is as follows:
R-CG as the citywide base low density residential zone
R-CG (Residential – Grade-Oriented): R-CG is a land use district/zone used in the developed areas. It allows for a variety of housing forms such as single-detached, semi-detached, secondary suites, and rowhouses. This district has contextual rules that take into account the existing styles of developments around the redevelopment site. An R-CG parcel could have a maximum of four units on a typical 50 ft. lot, with the potential for each unit to have a secondary suite. R-CG can be located on corner lots and mid-block lots.
R-G as the base low density residential zone in developing areas
R-G (Residential – Low Density Mixed Housing): R-G is a land use district/zone that allows for a variety of housing forms such as single-detached, semi-detached, secondary suites, and rowhouse-style housing. R-G parcels are located in areas of a neighbourhood appropriate for a range of low-density housing forms. This district is used in developing (greenfield) areas. (NOTE: R-G is not limited to developed areas, narrow parcels (7.5m or less) Thorncliffe now has 4 parcels that have been subdivided by Tentative Plan.)
H-GO in areas identified in approved Local Area Plans
H-GO (Housing – Grade-Oriented): H-GO is a land use district/zone that allows a range of grade-oriented housing. This district adds the option of higher intensity redevelopment than that of R-CG, but still maintains direct ground level access for all homes. (Edmonton Trail NE from 41 Ave to McKnight H-GO is the base land use designation.)
Learn more about land use districts/zones on the City of Calgary site here.
Important planning and development tools and documents from the City of Calgary
Click on the below resources from the City to stay informed of the direction the City envisions for the future of the communities, what development is allowed where, and what permits have been submitted.
The City’s development map or DMap is a tool that enables users to view current development applications, review developer plans, and submit input on a map interface. Learn more here.
The North Hill Communities Local Area Plan (the Plan) is a policy document that guides how the communities of Capitol Hill, Crescent Heights, Highland Park, Mount Pleasant, Renfrew, Rosedale, Thorncliffe-Greenview (south of McKnight Boulevard N), Tuxedo Park, Winston Heights, Mountview and Greenview Industrial will grow and change now and in the future. This plan provides community-specific policies related to land use planning and development. Learn more here.
The City’s housing strategy outlines 98 actions, including actions such as increase the supply of housing, support affordable housing providers to make a positive impact, enable The City’s housing subsidiaries to improve service delivery, ensure diverse housing choice to meet the needs of equity-deserving populations, and address the affordable housing needs of indigenous people living in Calgary. Learn more here.
The MDP is the City’s vision for how Calgary grows and develops over the next 60 years. It consists of the Municipal Development Plan, Community Guidebooks, and the Calgary Transportation Plan. This plan can be useful to consider when learning more about development in your area. Learn more here.
The City Building Program includes the Calgary Plan (merging the Municipal Development Plan and the Calgary Transportation Plan), Zoning Bylaw (currently known as the Land Use Bylaw) and Street Manual currently called the Complete Street Policy & Guide. All three of these documents will work together to create a clear, concise and 30 year vision and 10 year action plan for Calgary’s future.
Learn more here
