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Calgary Secondary Suite Update<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Development Permit Exemption Program<\/u><\/h3>\n

If you’re thinking about developing a secondary suite, or legalizing an existing suite, there is no better time than now. City Council approved an 18 month long Development Permit exemption from September 1, 2015 to March 3, 2017. If your property is eligible, you can save an estimated $2,200 in costs and hours of paperwork by skipping the Development Permit process altogether.<\/p>\n

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Minimum Parcel Dimensions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Land Use District<\/td>\nMinimum Parcel Width<\/td>\nMinimum Required Parcel Depth<\/td>\nMinimum Required Parcel Area<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
R-1s<\/td>\n15m<\/td>\n30m<\/td>\n330m\u00b2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
R-C1s<\/td>\n11m<\/td>\n30m<\/td>\n400m\u00b2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
R-C2, R-2<\/td>\n9m<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
R-C1Ls<\/td>\n24m<\/td>\n30m<\/td>\n1100m\u00b2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Don\u2019t qualify for the permit exemption?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Good news, The City is currently waiving the Development Permit fee for secondary suites, and if your property is not zoned to allow a suite, the fee for a Land Use Re designation application. You\u2019ll still have to apply but at least you won\u2019t need your wallet.<\/p>\n

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September 28, 2015 09:16 AM<\/p>\n

The City of Calgary launched a Secondary Suite Registry and sticker program today, in an effort to promote the importance of legal and safe secondary suites in the city. The online, searchable registry tool and registered sticker program helps Calgarians verify if a secondary suite has been inspected by The City and has met the requirements of Alberta\u2019s building codes at the time of its approval.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlberta\u2019s building code requirements for secondary suites are important in protecting the public,\u201d says Cliff De Jong, Special Project Coordinator with Planning, Development and Assessment at The City. \u201cThe registry program allows Calgarians to verify if a home they are considering meets these requirements.\u201d The online registry and mapping tool allows Calgarians to enter an address, registry sticker number or community to verify a legal and safe secondary suite.<\/p>\n

Registered secondary suite owners also receive a registered sticker that can be used to promote their suite to current and future residents. The individually numbered sticker corresponds to the suite\u2019s address, which can be verified online.<\/p>\n

\u201cSafe secondary suites provide critical safety features that allow people to escape in the event of an emergency, such as a fire,\u201d says De Jong. \u201cResponsible secondary suite owners on our registry have put human life first, and should be recognized for taking the necessary measures to help prevent further tragedies in our city.\u201d<\/p>\n

Earlier this month, The City launched an 18-month Development Permit exemption to make it faster and easier to develop a basement suite where allowed, and rules of the Land Use Bylaw are met. The exemption program aims to reduce barriers, like time and money, from developing a safe basement suite.<\/p>\n

To learn more about the secondary suite registry or the Development Permit exemption, please visit\u00a0calgary.ca\/secondarysuites <\/a>or contact 311. To verify a suite is legal click here<\/a>\u00a0view the additional details below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Changes to Alberta Building Code<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Changes to the 2014 Alberta building code comes into effect November 1st<\/sup> 2015. The changes for secondary suites are very minor. The big changes require smoke detectors in each bedroom and common areas that are interconnected to each other so when one goes off they all go off. It also now requires solid core doors that have self-closing devices. It is important you hire a contractor that is familiar with these code changes as mistakes always cost more if they are not caught prior to completion. If you get a building permit prior to November 1st<\/sup>, 2015 then you will only have to meet the 2010 Alberta building code.\u00a0 Email Glen@Godlonton.com<\/a> for a copy of a summary of the building code changes for a secondary suite.<\/p>\n

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To apply for a Building Permit:<\/strong><\/p>\n