C-O — Commercial – Office District
Commercial – Office District (C-O) is one of Calgary's commercial districts under the Land Use Bylaw. The full list of uses is in the Land Use Bylaw; the rules below set a building's size and placement.
Last reviewed: August 2026
What you can build in C-O
The full list of uses for C-Ois in the Land Use Bylaw. The rules below set a building’s size and placement.
C-O rules at a glance
| Front setback | 6 m |
|---|---|
| Side setback | 3 m. 6 m next to a residential or special-purpose district |
| Rear setback | 3 m. 6 m next to a residential or special-purpose district |
Notes
- Maximum floor area ratio is the number following the 'f' suffix on the Land Use District Maps for the specific parcel (s.832), the same map-suffix pattern as height.
- Maximum use area: 465.0 m² for Retail and Consumer Service, 300.0 m² public area for a Restaurant (s.834).
- A minimum 10.0 m² outdoor employee amenity area is required per development (a flat total, not per-employee) (s.839).
Is a specific Calgary lot zoned C-O?
Amest reads the current district for any Calgary address and shows the buildable envelope, setbacks and unit count for that exact lot — free.
Check an address →Bylaw sections: Purpose (s.828), Far (s.832), Height (s.833), Front setback (s.835), Rear setback (s.836), Side setback (s.837). Read the live City of Calgary bylaw for this district →
Related Calgary districts
- C-C1 — Commercial – Community 1 District
- C-C2 — Commercial – Community 2 District
- C-COR1 — Commercial – Corridor 1 District
- C-COR2 — Commercial – Corridor 2 District
- C-COR3 — Commercial – Corridor 3 District
- C-N1 — Commercial – Neighbourhood 1 District
- C-N2 — Commercial – Neighbourhood 2 District
- C-R1 — Commercial – Regional 1 District
All Calgary zoning districts →
Digitized from the City of Calgary Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 as amended (incl. Bylaw 9P2026, effective August 4, 2026). Amest is not the City of Calgary, a planning authority, or a law firm. Preliminary information only — confirm with the City and a qualified professional before buying or building.