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Search an address, view satellite, and measure the garage footprint, building envelope, and lot areas.
Click points around the area — then Finish
All your measured properties in one place. Click any report to copy measurements for quotes and emails.
Everything you need to check a property, look up zoning, and prepare for a garage suite evaluation.
The City's main map tool. Search any address for zoning district, lot size, and land use info.
Open Map ↗Check active and past development permits on any property in Calgary.
Open Tracker ↗Look up assessed value, building details, lot dimensions, and ownership information.
Search ↗The City's official page on secondary suite and backyard suite rules and eligibility.
View Rules ↗Full Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 — the official rules for every zoning district in Calgary.
View Bylaw ↗Search land titles, restrictive covenants, caveats, and ownership. Paid (~$10/search).
Open SPIN2 ↗After the 2024 blanket rezoning, these districts generally allow backyard/garage suites. If the property is in one of these zones, it's worth pursuing.
If a property shows a different district, check the City's secondary suite page — the 2024 rezoning expanded eligibility significantly. When in doubt, call 311.
Common setback requirements for accessory buildings with suites above (R-CG district). Always verify with the current bylaw for the specific land use district.
| Setback | Minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rear (from property line) | 1.2m | Measured from lane if laneway lot |
| Side (from property line) | 1.2m | Both sides, check for irregularities |
| From principal dwelling | 2.0m | Separation between house and suite |
| Max height (garage + suite) | 6.5m | Typically 2-storey max |
| Max lot coverage (all buildings) | 45-55% | Includes house + garage + suite |
| Max suite floor area | 85 m² | ~915 sq ft — check district rules |
Run through this before every site visit to show up prepared and professional.
What did you just measure? You can rename it anytime by clicking the label.
This saves the address, all measured areas, and totals so you can pull it up later.