Sheds & Garages

Regulations

The Provincial Building Code Regulations require a Building Permit for all sheds and garages that are over 20 square metres (215 square feet) in size, including any proposed additions.

In zoned areas the Municipal Land Use Bylaw requires a Development Permit if the shed or garage is over 9.3 square metres (100 square feet) in size. Garages and sheds are accessory uses to a dwelling; they cannot be constructed on a vacant lot/land unless permitted in a particular zone. Contact planning@easthants.ca for zoning matters.

Information Required for a Building Permit Application for a Garage or Shed

See Building Permits & Inspections for details on how to apply

1. Plot Plan

A Plot Plan is required for all permit applications and must show the footprint of the proposed shed or garage and other buildings on the lot. The plot plan shall also include setback dimensions from the side yard property lines, rear and street lines.

 

 

 

2. Construction Plans

A floor plan must show the interior layout of each floor of the proposed Garage or Shed including:

  • The size, spacing and span of framing members
  • The location and size of all steps, stairs, etc
  • Footing/foundation and or slab design
  • Lintel sizes over door and window openings
  • Roof construction

 

 

3. Cross Section

You do not require an engineer’s design for a 1.22 metre (four foot) concrete front wall/foundation wall.

A structural thickened edge slab, over 55.7 square metres (600 square feet) requires an engineered design.

A typical cross section must be taken through an exterior wall from the footing to the roof and show:

  • The footing and foundation wall size, list material to be used
  • The floor, wall and roof assembly construction; list material to be used

4. Lot Grading Plan

  • For lots that are connected to a Municipal wastewater system; and/or
  • For sheds/garages that are a single storey and over 55 square metres in gross floor area or greater and 2-storey garages of any size.
  • For more information, please see Lot Grading Bylaw

 

 

 

 

 

 

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