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Zoning & housing permissions

Which kinds of homes the land-use rules allow, where they can be built and how applications are approved. People are shown across their recorded careers unless dates are set.

Reviewed decisions
10
Sourced statements
1
Evidence last reviewed
Oct 30, 2026

Broader residential permissions

Reviewed land-use decisions where the direction of residential building permissions is explicit. Broader permission does not establish that a home was built. Contextual amendments do not each become another independent score.

Favoured narrower permissionsFavoured broader permissions
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Policy positions

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PersonScore (0–100)Independent decisionsRemove-one lowRemove-one highEvidence statusFirst voteLast vote
John Pantazopoulos55.555555555695062.5Mixed choicesJan 20, 2026Jun 23, 2026
Only reviewed policy choices are scored. Each independent decision family counts once per measure; choices within one budget or policy package share that family’s weight. statements, promises, absences and contextual amendments do not contribute. Two decisions are the minimum for a position. The sensitivity range shows the score after removing one decision at a time; it is not a statistical confidence interval or a prediction.

Decisions and alternatives

Feb 17, 2026 · adopted

Adopt H-GO zoning at 253 – 19 Avenue NE

The Tuxedo Park application proposed replacing R-CG with H-GO. The policy approval and final bylaw reading have different named voting splits.

Outcome: The policy recommendation passed 10–4; the final third reading passed 13–1. Jamieson, Tyers and Kelly voted No on the recommendation and Yes on final reading. Dhaliwal has no named vote in either roll call.

Confirmed 2026 Council minutes, 2026-02-17, PDF page 65 · reviewed Oct 30, 2026

Position evidence and history

DatePersonDecisionRecorded voteMeaning and scoring rationaleUse
Jun 23, 2026
John PantazopoulosReplace H-GO with R-CG in GlendaleYes
Give final reading to the replacement of H-GO with R-CG.
The minutes explicitly change H-GO to R-CG. The City identifies H-GO as the higher-intensity redevelopment option (source), so a Yes counts toward narrower permissions. No motive is inferred.
Reviewed policy choice
Jun 23, 2026
John PantazopoulosAdopt H-GO zoning in InglewoodYes
Give final reading to higher-intensity grade-oriented residential permissions.
The minutes specify R-CG to H-GO, which the City describes as allowing higher-intensity redevelopment (source). Only final reading is scored; a missing individual vote is unknown.
Reviewed policy choice
May 12, 2026
John PantazopoulosConsider H-GO at 3036–3040 29 Street SWNo
Reject this proposed replacement of the existing Direct Control district.
The City's planning report explicitly identifies a residential density increase and more housing choices compared with the existing Direct Control district. Only this site-specific application is scored.
Reviewed policy choice
Apr 8, 2026
John PantazopoulosRepeal the citywide residential rezoning rulesYes
Pass the amended repeal bylaw at third reading.
The final bylaw narrows the broader residential permissions adopted in 2024. Only this final choice is scored in the repeal family.
Reviewed policy choice
Mar 17, 2026
John PantazopoulosAdopt H-GO zoning at 2803 – 32 Street SWYes
Give final reading to the H-GO designation.
CPC2026-0069 identifies this specific DC-to-H-GO proposal as increasing residential density and housing choice. Only final reading is scored; the recommendation’s confidential-submission direction is not a separate policy score.
Reviewed policy choice
Feb 17, 2026
John PantazopoulosAdopt H-GO zoning in Forest LawnYes
Give final reading to the designation allowing higher-intensity grade-oriented redevelopment.
The minutes specify R-CG to H-GO. The City describes H-GO as allowing higher-intensity redevelopment than R-CG (source). Only final reading is scored.
Reviewed policy choice
Feb 17, 2026
John PantazopoulosAdopt H-GO zoning at 253 – 19 Avenue NEYes
Approve the proposal at the named stage. The policy approval and final reading are shown separately.
Unscored: three members changed their recorded choice between policy approval and final reading. Both stages are preserved; the score does not choose one as a general stance.
Context / unscored
Feb 17, 2026
John PantazopoulosAdopt H-GO zoning at 253 – 19 Avenue NEYes
Approve the proposal at the named stage. The policy approval and final reading are shown separately.
Final reading passed 13–1 after a 10–4 policy recommendation. Preserved to show the changed individual choices; it adds no score.
Context / unscored
Jan 20, 2026
John PantazopoulosAllow H-GO housing at 4939 17 Avenue SWYes
Give the H-GO redesignation final reading.
The confirmed minutes identify the parcel's R-CG-to-H-GO change. Only the final reading is scored, once, for this independent application.
Reviewed policy choice
Jan 20, 2026
John PantazopoulosAllow H-GO housing at 4816 Bowness Road NWYes
Give this higher-intensity ground-oriented housing district final reading.
The recorded redesignation broadens the ground-oriented residential permissions for this parcel. Separate readings count as one application.
Reviewed policy choice
Jan 20, 2026
John PantazopoulosConsider H-GO at 2330–2332 5 Avenue NWNo
Reject this particular H-GO application, retaining the existing designation.
A Yes approved an explicitly broader residential district; a No rejected this site-specific proposal. No motive is inferred.
Reviewed policy choice
Dec 15, 2025
John PantazopoulosRepeal the citywide residential rezoning rulesYes
Pass the amended repeal bylaw at third reading.
Proposed additional R-CG restrictions form part of the same repeal debate and are not additional independent scores.
Context / unscored
Dec 15, 2025
John PantazopoulosRepeal the citywide residential rezoning rulesYes
Pass the amended repeal bylaw at third reading.
December 2025 direction to prepare a repeal, before the public hearing and final adoption.
Context / unscored
Recorded choices remain attached to their proposals. Contextual motions are visible and unscored.

How the record developed

DatePersonRecord typeChoice or statementSource
Aug 4, 2026John PantazopoulosImplementation documented
The City records the repeal's zoning changes as in effect from this date. This documents the repeal component as a collective Council outcome; it does not establish fulfillment of the broader public-engagement commitment.
Milestone source
Jun 23, 2026John PantazopoulosRecorded vote
Replace H-GO with R-CG in Glendale · Yes

The minutes explicitly change H-GO to R-CG. The City identifies H-GO as the higher-intensity redevelopment option (source), so a Yes counts toward narrower permissions. No motive is inferred.

Confirmed 2026 Council minutes, 2026-06-23, PDF page 381 · reviewed Oct 30, 2026
Jun 23, 2026John PantazopoulosRecorded vote
Adopt H-GO zoning in Inglewood · Yes

The minutes specify R-CG to H-GO, which the City describes as allowing higher-intensity redevelopment (source). Only final reading is scored; a missing individual vote is unknown.

Confirmed 2026 Council minutes, 2026-06-23, PDF page 395 · reviewed Oct 30, 2026
May 12, 2026John PantazopoulosRecorded vote
Consider H-GO at 3036–3040 29 Street SW · No

The City's planning report explicitly identifies a residential density increase and more housing choices compared with the existing Direct Control district. Only this site-specific application is scored.

City planning report CPC2026-0252, March 26, and confirmed May 12 decision · reviewed Oct 29, 2026
Apr 8, 2026John PantazopoulosRecorded vote
Repeal the citywide residential rezoning rules · Yes

The final bylaw narrows the broader residential permissions adopted in 2024. Only this final choice is scored in the repeal family.

Confirmed 2026 Council minutes, April 8 continuation, page 195 · reviewed Oct 29, 2026
Apr 8, 2026John PantazopoulosCouncil adopted
Voted for the adopted repeal bylaw; the broader engagement commitment remains unverified.
Milestone source
Mar 17, 2026John PantazopoulosRecorded vote
Adopt H-GO zoning at 2803 – 32 Street SW · Yes

CPC2026-0069 identifies this specific DC-to-H-GO proposal as increasing residential density and housing choice. Only final reading is scored; the recommendation’s confidential-submission direction is not a separate policy score.

Confirmed 2026 Council minutes, 2026-03-17, PDF page 144 · reviewed Oct 30, 2026
Feb 17, 2026John PantazopoulosRecorded vote
Adopt H-GO zoning in Forest Lawn · Yes

The minutes specify R-CG to H-GO. The City describes H-GO as allowing higher-intensity redevelopment than R-CG (source). Only final reading is scored.

Confirmed 2026 Council minutes, 2026-02-17, PDF page 80 · reviewed Oct 30, 2026
Feb 17, 2026John PantazopoulosRecorded vote
Adopt H-GO zoning at 253 – 19 Avenue NE · Yes

Unscored: three members changed their recorded choice between policy approval and final reading. Both stages are preserved; the score does not choose one as a general stance.

Confirmed 2026 Council minutes, 2026-02-17, PDF page 65 · reviewed Oct 30, 2026
Feb 17, 2026John PantazopoulosRecorded vote
Adopt H-GO zoning at 253 – 19 Avenue NE · Yes

Final reading passed 13–1 after a 10–4 policy recommendation. Preserved to show the changed individual choices; it adds no score.

Confirmed 2026 Council minutes, 2026-02-17, PDF page 65 · reviewed Oct 30, 2026
Jan 20, 2026John PantazopoulosRecorded vote
Allow H-GO housing at 4939 17 Avenue SW · Yes

The confirmed minutes identify the parcel's R-CG-to-H-GO change. Only the final reading is scored, once, for this independent application.

Confirmed 2026 Council minutes, January 20, pages 10–11 · reviewed Oct 29, 2026
Jan 20, 2026John PantazopoulosRecorded vote
Allow H-GO housing at 4816 Bowness Road NW · Yes

The recorded redesignation broadens the ground-oriented residential permissions for this parcel. Separate readings count as one application.

Confirmed 2026 Council minutes, January 20, pages 11–12 · reviewed Oct 29, 2026
Jan 20, 2026John PantazopoulosRecorded vote
Consider H-GO at 2330–2332 5 Avenue NW · No

A Yes approved an explicitly broader residential district; a No rejected this site-specific proposal. No motive is inferred.

Confirmed 2026 Council minutes, January 20, page 13 · reviewed Oct 29, 2026
Dec 15, 2025John PantazopoulosRecorded vote
Repeal the citywide residential rezoning rules · Yes

Proposed additional R-CG restrictions form part of the same repeal debate and are not additional independent scores.

Confirmed 2026 Council minutes, April 8 continuation, page 195 · reviewed Oct 29, 2026
Dec 15, 2025John PantazopoulosRecorded vote
Repeal the citywide residential rezoning rules · Yes

December 2025 direction to prepare a repeal, before the public hearing and final adoption.

Confirmed 2026 Council minutes, April 8 continuation, page 195 · reviewed Oct 29, 2026
Dec 15, 2025John PantazopoulosVoted for
Voted for preparing repeal; this establishes a legislative step.
Milestone source
November 2025John PantazopoulosStated position
Advocated repeal and stronger neighbourhood engagement during the initial repeal process, before the final 2026 public hearing and vote.
Pantazopoulos: November 2025 newsletter · reviewed Oct 30, 2026
November 2025John PantazopoulosCampaign commitmentRepeal citywide rezoning and seek stronger public engagement in development decisions.Pantazopoulos: November 2025 newsletter · reviewed Oct 30, 2026
Attributed statements, recorded choices and campaign commitments retain separate labels. Month/year dates retain their precision; undated records appear last. Promises show their full lifecycle.

Statements and reasons for votes

Stated position · November 2025 · John Pantazopoulos

Advocated repeal and stronger neighbourhood engagement during the initial repeal process, before the final 2026 public hearing and vote.

Pantazopoulos: November 2025 newsletter · reviewed Oct 30, 2026
Why this statement was collected

Retains an early published position without presenting November 2025 advocacy as an explanation of the April 2026 final vote.

These are attributed statements, separate from voting scores. Date filters exclude undated sources.

Promises and actions

Campaign commitment · November 2025 · John Pantazopoulos

Repeal citywide rezoning and seek stronger public engagement in development decisions.

Pantazopoulos: November 2025 newsletter · reviewed Oct 30, 2026
  1. Dec 15, 2025 · Voted for

    Voted for preparing repeal; this establishes a legislative step.

    Milestone source
  2. Apr 8, 2026 · Council adopted

    Voted for the adopted repeal bylaw; the broader engagement commitment remains unverified.

    Milestone source
  3. Aug 4, 2026 · Implementation documented

    The City records the repeal's zoning changes as in effect from this date. This documents the repeal component as a collective Council outcome; it does not establish fulfillment of the broader public-engagement commitment.

    Milestone source
Commitments and their sourced milestones are shown across their full lifecycle, independently of the vote-date filter.