Before you put a shovel in the ground and start building a project, you will need a Development Permit. The Development Permit Edmonton describes how you plan to use your property and allows the municipality to know where the buildings and structures are located. Development permits are required for new construction, renovations, businesses, and changes of use in existing buildings. Whether you are building a small playground, expanding your parking lot, building a condo tower, or growing an operating yard for an oil and gas business, you will need a site plan inspected with your development application.
Why You Need A Site Plan
The site plan shows what you intend to do and lets the city know that your project complies with the Zoning Statutes and other regulations. Without it, your application can be denied and you will not be able to continue with the application for a building permit. Building permits allow you to start construction and are only issued if you first have a development permit.
Surveyors typically take 2-3 weeks to complete a site plan. Once completed and submitted to the city / municipality, it can take up to three months for your application to receive approval. Doing the job and researching the requirements for your project is one of the best ways to prepare for applying to the City.
Zoning Requirements
The city of Edmonton Permit, like all municipalities, has different types of zoning for different purposes: Residential and Commercial each type dictates how land can be used and how dense the development that can be built on it.
Residential Permit
New Window/Doors
Detached Garage
Re-zoning Applications
Renovations
Additions or Demolitions
Second Dwelling
Finished Basements
Sunroom Addition
Deck Permits
2. Commercial Permit
Interior Alteration
Commercial Construction
Additions or Demolitions
Change Of Use
Exterior Improvement
Business Signage