Land Use Bylaw1P2007

The City of Calgary Land Use Bylaw 1P2007

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Landscaping In Setback Areas

1030 1 All setback areas on a parcel, not including those portions specifically required for motor vehicle access, sidewalks, or any other purpose allowed by the Development Authority, must be a soft surfaced landscaped area.
2 All setback areas must provide a minimum of:
a 1.2 trees for every 70.0 square metres for the use of School Authority — School;
b 1.2 trees for every 70.0 square metres for any use contained within a building previously used for School Authority — School; and
c 1.0 trees and 2.0 shrubs for every 45.0 square metres for all other uses.

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