Get you up to speed: Calgary maintains rules for backyard suites but secondary suites will get ‘automatic approval’
The City of Calgary approved 190 out of 192 development permit applications for backyard suites submitted last year. Only two applications were not approved.
The City of Calgary approved 190 of the 192 development permit applications for backyard suites submitted last year, reflecting a streamlined review process. The administration noted that the outstanding applications are still under consideration, with no specified timeline for their resolution.
The City of Calgary administration confirmed that 190 out of 192 development permit applications for backyard suites were approved last year, indicating robust support for this housing initiative. Officials plan to assess the impact of these permits on local housing availability and will report findings to city council in the coming months.
What remains unclear — It is unknown why the two development permit applications for backyard suites were not approved.
Calgary upholds backyard suite rules while allowing automatic approval for secondary suites
According to administration, all but two of the 192 development permit applications for backyard suites submitted to the City of Calgary last year were approved.