6 city councillors want to send Calgary's rezoning proposal to a plebiscite

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A council notice of motion to send proposed citywide changes on zoning rules to a public vote has already been endorsed by at least six councillors. But not everyone thinks it's the best way for the public to be heard. City council is looking at citywide changes to zoning rules to allow row houses and townhomes to be built on lots currently zoned for single family houses.

The councillor says she's concerned that even the people who are opposed to the rezoning won't be well served by a plebiscite. "We should be building up and out, not just one or the other," said the Ward 13 councillor. "I have nothing wrong with density, but it should be done in the right places."to the citywide rezoning, believes it will have a direct financial impact on property owners, adding he would be open to changing his perspective on the issue after hearing from residents via a vote.

Still, McLean says Calgarians should have a say on the issue, regardless of how it could impact federal capital.

 

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