I-G — Industrial – General District
Industrial – General District (I-G) 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-G
The full list of uses for I-Gis 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-G rules at a glance
| Front setback | 4 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
- Maximum gross floor area is 1,600.0 m² for a parcel not serviced by City water/sewer (s.910).
- Maximum floor area ratio is 1.0 for a parcel serviced by City water/sewer (s.911).
Is a specific Calgary lot zoned I-G?
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Check an address →Bylaw sections: Purpose (s.906), Height (s.912), Front setback (s.915), Rear setback (s.916), Side setback (s.917). Read the live City of Calgary bylaw for this district →
Related Calgary districts
- I-B — Industrial – Business District
- I-C — Industrial – Commercial District
- I-E — Industrial – Edge 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.