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Originally Posted by calgaryrocks
I would think so, wasn't part of his campaign getting secondary suites? now it won't even happen in his term! (of course, he will likely get re-elected anyways)
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Despite council rejecting allowing suites in every neighborhood, there has been progress. A bunch of different types of areas are either legal now where they aren't before or have had their restrictions loosened. For instance, in any area where a suite was a discretionary use (needed a full development permit and neighbors could appeal) it is now a permitted use (Building Permit only/ no appeals). Plus, all new communities have suites as a permitted use. The only places left is R-1 and RC-1 zoned areas.
The mayor is doing everything in his power and influence to get those zones as well, but it still relies on majority support of council, which doesn't exist. We brought every major business group, anti-poverty group and industry group on side- it was a remarkable coalition and it was shown over again that the majority of Calgarians support suites, but some Alderman simply won't budge due to a very vocal minority. If you feel strongly about the issue, don't sit back, contact your alderman