Calgary Business Location Approval
Land use compliance check required by the City of Calgary before a Business Licence can be issued. Used when a business moves into a new location or renews its licence at a new address, with no change of use from the previously approved tenancy.
Required documents
Documents that are always required for this workflow. Your specific list may vary based on project answers.
- ✓
Location Approval / Land Use Review application
Approval node:
location_approval - ✓
Signed lease agreement or proof of property ownership
Approval node:
location_approval - ✓
Current floor plan of the occupied space
Approval node:
location_approval - ✓
Written description of business operations and hours
Approval node:
location_approval - ✓
Alberta Corporate Registry or trade name registration certificate
Approval node:
business_registration - ✓
City of Calgary Business Licence application
Approval node:
business_licence_issuance - ✓
Tenancy Change application (new location only)
Approval node:
tenancy_change
Typical timelines
Timelines are estimates based on recent City of Calgary review data. Actual times vary based on application completeness and queue depth.
Standard location approvals typically take 5–15 business days. Complex uses may take longer.
Node: location_approval
Licence issuance is typically same-day to 5 business days once all approvals are confirmed.
Node: business_licence_issuance
Fee guidance
All fees are set by the relevant authority and change annually. Always verify against the current official fee schedule before budgeting.
Location approval may be included in the Business Licence fee. Check the current City of Calgary Fee Schedule.
Node: location_approval
Business licence fees are set annually and vary by business type. Check the City of Calgary fee schedule.
Node: business_licence_issuance
This playbook is a public summary for informational purposes. It does not constitute professional regulatory, legal, or engineering advice. Project requirements depend on your specific address, proposed use, construction scope, and other factors. PermitPilot's full product evaluates your specific project after intake. Final approvals remain subject to City of Calgary review.
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