The Guide for Small Scale Housing: Rowhouse, Townhouse and Front-Back Semi-detached Development

We’re creating The Guide for Small-Scale Housing: Rowhouse, Townhouse and Front-Back Semi-detached Development — a resource to support the thoughtful design of rowhouses, townhouses, and front-back semidetached homes in Calgary’s developed communities. This will help ensure new developments are well-designed and fit into your neighbourhood.

How will the guide be used?

The Guide is a tool supporting applicants, City staff and the public. It will provide clarity and enhance the quality of new developments in residential areas.

  • Applicants will use The Guide to design and plan new developments. It will ensure they align with best practices and The City of Calgary standards.
  • City staff will use The Guide to consistently review and evaluate development applications. It will help them provide constructive feedback and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Members of the public will use The Guide to understand development expectations, participate in outreach opportunities, and advocate for quality outcomes.

Next Steps

A draft version will be released in Fall 2025 with opportunities for feedback. The final Guide will serve as a key resource and inform important City initiatives, including the Zoning Bylaw and Applicant Outreach Toolkit.

For more information, please email The Guide project team at smallscaleguide@calgary.ca 

This information has no legal status and cannot be used as an official interpretation of the various bylaws, codes and regulations currently in effect. The City of Calgary accepts no responsibility to persons relying solely on this information. Web pages are updated periodically. ​

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