I-E — Industrial – Edge District
Industrial – Edge District (I-E) is one of Calgary's industrial districts under the Land Use Bylaw. Needs City approval: custodial quarters. 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 I-E
The full list of uses for I-Eis in the Land Use Bylaw. The rules below set a building’s size and placement.
Needs City approval (decided case by case):
- Custodial quarters
I-E rules at a glance
| Building height | 12 m |
|---|---|
| Front setback | 3 m |
| Side setback | 1.2 m. 6 m next to a residential or special-purpose district |
| Rear setback | 1.2 m. 6 m next to a residential or special-purpose district |
Notes
- Intended for parcels on the perimeter of industrial areas abutting a residential district, local street, or lane (s.937(a)).
- Maximum floor area ratio is 1.0 (s.941). Maximum use area is 300.0 m² unless the use is exempted (s.944).
Is a specific Calgary lot zoned I-E?
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Check an address →Bylaw sections: Purpose (s.937), Height (s.942), Front setback (s.946), Rear setback (s.947), Side setback (s.948). Read the live City of Calgary bylaw for this district →
Related Calgary districts
- I-B — Industrial – Business District
- I-C — Industrial – Commercial District
- I-G — Industrial – General District
- I-H — Industrial – Heavy District
- I-O — Industrial – Outdoor District
- I-R — Industrial – Redevelopment 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.