Good Neighbour Practices
If you are new to the city, a long-term Calgarian, homeowner or tenant looking for more information about your responsibilities within your neighbourhood, this quick reference will get you started. Linked below are frequently referenced bylaws which set a minimum standard for neighbourhoods and help ensure that all Calgarians live in safe, clean and healthy communities.
On and around your property
- Trees and shrubs
- Grass and weeds
- Watering a lawn
- Pesticide use
- Snow and ice
- Untidy properties
- Structure maintenance
- Addressing
- Noise
- Fire pits
- Household waste, recycling and composting - collection schedule, what goes where, black carts, blue carts and green carts
- Water drainage
- Vehicle parking - recreation vehicles or RVs
- Nuisances escaping properties
- Graffiti
- Garage sales
- Home-based businesses
Home improvement
Public behaviour
Responsible pet ownership
- Responsible pet ownership
- Licensing your pet
- Nuisances
- Pets and public safety
- Livestock
- Lost pets
- Adopting a pet
Bylaws are created to protect public health and safety, the environment and public and private property. While informal communication with neighbours is a simple way of addressing neighbourhood concerns, in situations where this is not a viable option, Calgarians can call 311 to make an inquiry or to file a complaint for investigation.
Alternatively, the Community Mediation Calgary Society offers support in resolving neighbourhood issues.