Calgary Council Repeals Controversial Rezoning Policy

0:00It's April 8th, Calgary News Today starts now, AI powered and ready. I'm Cory with the story. Calgary City Council just voted 12-3 to approve the first reading of a by-law repealing the city's blanket rezoning policy. That means property zoned under the residential grade-oriented category was snapped back to their old zoning rules. This decision followed a two-week public hearing where thousands of Calgarians shared their thoughts, wrapping up just before a heated debate at City. Hall on Wednesday morning. Counselors like Dan McClain from Ward 13 called it a direct response to residents who felt the policy split neighborhoods and broke trust. Mayor Jerome Farcus agreed, saying it's a step toward fixing that divide. Not everyone was on board though. Counselors Andrew Yule, Mike Ackinson, and the Daniel Schmidt voted no, with Ackinson pointing out the repeal won't erase existing townhomes or solve. Grypes over parking, tree cover, and overcrowding. The policy kicked off in 2024 to let duplexes and row houses pop up

1:03easier in single-family spots. Counsel plans to tweak amendments this afternoon before a second reading vote, so stay tuned as this housing shakeup unfolds.