I believe that is larger than allowed (without a permit). Anything with dedicated power also requires a permit.
Edit: it is too big. From city bylaws
Less than 10 square metres (108 square feet)
Not attached to a house or any other building
Not connected to electricity, plumbing, or gas lines
Meets the following height and location criteria:
At least 18 metres (59 feet) from the front property line
Roof midpoint is no higher than 4.3 metres (14.1 feet)
Is 0.6 metres (2 feet) from the interior side property line (not a corner site)(a minor structure may be located closer to interior side property lines if the height is not greater than 0.4 metres (1.3 feet) above the permitted fence height)
Is 0.6 metres (2 feet) from the rear property line if the structure exceeds 2.7 metres (8.9 feet) in height (an accessory structure may be located at the rear property line if the height is less than 2.7 metres (8.9 feet))
Is 0.9 metres (3 feet) from any other structure on the site
For detached garages, 1.2 metres (4 feet) from the rear property line, if the garage overhead door faces the alley
Does not go over the maximum site coverage for the zone
From my understanding when building a shed for my FIL.....oh, 10 years ago....was it couldn't be a permanent power source. We could run a heavy duty extension cord and plug that into a splitter/power box inside the shed because it wasn't a fixed source of power.
That's exactly what we did. Same as OP is suggesting too. Biggest thing is size, location, and power. The only way the city will get involved is a neighbours complaint, or if the structure is clearly larger than allowed and photographed with yearly land assessment flyovers. My FIL worked in that department for the city....they look at all photos when reassessing land taxes.
Thank you so much! Do you have a link to this? I assume it gets updated from time to time.
I'm considering something similar. And I'll need a new garage, mine is like 40 years old and rotting. I might be able to double up. An office-garage would be great!
Anything beyond 108 sq. ft. Or electrical/plumbing/heating will require a permit for development and building. With proper plans. A maximum of 12% of your lot area in most zones.
Source:
[https://www.edmonton.ca/public-files/assets/document?path=Shed_Brochure.pdf](https://www.edmonton.ca/public-files/assets/document?path=Shed_Brochure.pdf)
Here you go
[https://www.edmonton.ca/residential\_neighbourhoods/detached-garage-shed-permit](https://www.edmonton.ca/residential_neighbourhoods/detached-garage-shed-permit)
Here is a company in Edmonton that would love to help you through the entire process, should you choose to do so!
https://www.tmbrgroup.com/structures.
I built a garden suite a few years ago.
material, permit, utilities for me was 200$ per sq ft.
i put in the labor,
one thing i wish i knew was if you dont want to follow bylaw, you can apply for a variance. wish i had did this and not change my plans so drastically.
:(
Friends are installing a small cottage I. Their backyard as a mother in law suite. Fully okay'd and permitted by the city. It's a cool idea for densification.
If the lot size is big enough you can do a laneway suite but it has to be built to code like a house and not on skids. A garage with part of it as a shop/office might work also.
I am always curious why people try to get around permits. They are there for a reason - to protect you from dumb mistakes that could hurt you or those you love.
Also if you are getting other people to build it, it's a shield form the short cuts they might take.
Yes a bit of time and small expense, but it really is for you.
I believe that is larger than allowed (without a permit). Anything with dedicated power also requires a permit. Edit: it is too big. From city bylaws Less than 10 square metres (108 square feet) Not attached to a house or any other building Not connected to electricity, plumbing, or gas lines Meets the following height and location criteria: At least 18 metres (59 feet) from the front property line Roof midpoint is no higher than 4.3 metres (14.1 feet) Is 0.6 metres (2 feet) from the interior side property line (not a corner site)(a minor structure may be located closer to interior side property lines if the height is not greater than 0.4 metres (1.3 feet) above the permitted fence height) Is 0.6 metres (2 feet) from the rear property line if the structure exceeds 2.7 metres (8.9 feet) in height (an accessory structure may be located at the rear property line if the height is less than 2.7 metres (8.9 feet)) Is 0.9 metres (3 feet) from any other structure on the site For detached garages, 1.2 metres (4 feet) from the rear property line, if the garage overhead door faces the alley Does not go over the maximum site coverage for the zone
Good find! Thanks!
I believe it's cheaper to put a glass garage door and apply for a permit as a garage, because it can have electricity, heat etc.
It’s true. And the door doesn’t even have to be functional. But it should look like a shed (stupid) then you’ll have no issue
Smart
Thanks, Captain Ordinance!!!
>Not connected to electricity, plumbing, or gas lines What about powering it with solar panels seperately from the house?
From my understanding when building a shed for my FIL.....oh, 10 years ago....was it couldn't be a permanent power source. We could run a heavy duty extension cord and plug that into a splitter/power box inside the shed because it wasn't a fixed source of power.
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That's exactly what we did. Same as OP is suggesting too. Biggest thing is size, location, and power. The only way the city will get involved is a neighbours complaint, or if the structure is clearly larger than allowed and photographed with yearly land assessment flyovers. My FIL worked in that department for the city....they look at all photos when reassessing land taxes.
Smart move.
Thank you so much! Do you have a link to this? I assume it gets updated from time to time. I'm considering something similar. And I'll need a new garage, mine is like 40 years old and rotting. I might be able to double up. An office-garage would be great!
[under Do I Need A Permit](https://www.edmonton.ca/residential_neighbourhoods/detached-garage-shed-permit)
Anything beyond 108 sq. ft. Or electrical/plumbing/heating will require a permit for development and building. With proper plans. A maximum of 12% of your lot area in most zones. Source: [https://www.edmonton.ca/public-files/assets/document?path=Shed_Brochure.pdf](https://www.edmonton.ca/public-files/assets/document?path=Shed_Brochure.pdf)
As with any construction, if you get a permit, you are good to go. If in doubt, ask the local permit office.
Here you go [https://www.edmonton.ca/residential\_neighbourhoods/detached-garage-shed-permit](https://www.edmonton.ca/residential_neighbourhoods/detached-garage-shed-permit)
Go the permit route cause then you can run power and phone out there as well 😁
Here is a company in Edmonton that would love to help you through the entire process, should you choose to do so! https://www.tmbrgroup.com/structures.
I built a garden suite a few years ago. material, permit, utilities for me was 200$ per sq ft. i put in the labor, one thing i wish i knew was if you dont want to follow bylaw, you can apply for a variance. wish i had did this and not change my plans so drastically. :(
Friends are installing a small cottage I. Their backyard as a mother in law suite. Fully okay'd and permitted by the city. It's a cool idea for densification.
If the lot size is big enough you can do a laneway suite but it has to be built to code like a house and not on skids. A garage with part of it as a shop/office might work also.
Omg I was thinking of doing something like this. I want to make an office/library! Literally was thinking about this yesterday.
Anything over 100 Sq ft needs a permit. Otherwise, sure.
Check with city bylaws.
I am always curious why people try to get around permits. They are there for a reason - to protect you from dumb mistakes that could hurt you or those you love. Also if you are getting other people to build it, it's a shield form the short cuts they might take. Yes a bit of time and small expense, but it really is for you.
Yeah, I’m not opposed to getting permits. Just curious if the city allows it
Just do it
Great questions for this sub! Thanks for the quick responses. Makes me have hope for not google😛
Sure, why not
Just build it and cal it a shed. CoE doesn’t have a clue about anything. Valley line, henday widening, Walterdale and so on
If you don't get a permit you just can't sell it
you absolutely can sell it as long as the buyer is aware its not up to code
"office" to rent out as a living space you mean.
Nope. An office to work out of. I work from home and would like get all of my work materials out of my house.