M-G — Multi-Residential – At Grade Housing District
Multi-Residential – At Grade Housing District (M-G) is one of Calgary's multi-residential districts under the Land Use Bylaw. Permitted: accessory residential building, home based child care, home occupation, multi residential development minor, park, protective emergency service, sign, utilities. Needs City approval: multi residential development.
Last reviewed: August 2026
What you can build in M-G
Permitted (the rules below still apply):
- Accessory residential building
- Home based child care
- Home occupation
- Multi residential development minor
- Park
- Protective emergency service
- Sign
- Utilities
Needs City approval (decided case by case):
- Multi residential development
M-G rules at a glance
| Building height | 13 m |
|---|---|
| Front setback | 3 m |
| Side setback | 1.2 m |
| Rear setback | 1.2 m |
| Maximum density | 80 units/ha Minimum density 35 units/hectare (s.609(1)). |
| Minimum parking | 0.625 stalls per unit 0.625 per secondary/backyard suite |
Notes
- Buildings containing a unit must contain 3+ units, each with a separate direct pedestrian access to grade (s.610).
- Each unit requires a private amenity space (balcony/deck/patio) ≥7.5 m² with no dimension less than 2.0 m (s.615).
Is a specific Calgary lot zoned M-G?
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.605), Density (s.609), Front setback (s.612), Side setback (s.612), Rear setback (s.612), Height (s.614). Read the live City of Calgary bylaw for this district →
Related Calgary districts
- M-1 — Multi-Residential – Low Profile District
- M-2 — Multi-Residential – Medium Profile District
- M-C1 — Multi-Residential – Contextual Low Profile District
- M-C2 — Multi-Residential – Contextual Medium Profile District
- M-CG — Multi-Residential – Contextual Grade-Oriented District
- M-H1 — Multi-Residential – High Density Low Rise District
- M-H2 — Multi-Residential – High Density Medium Rise District
- M-H3 — Multi-Residential – High Density High Rise 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.