{"id":2641,"date":"2016-02-11T23:00:37","date_gmt":"2016-02-11T23:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/auburnbaysetonhomes.com\/?page_id=2641"},"modified":"2016-02-11T23:28:13","modified_gmt":"2016-02-11T23:28:13","slug":"client-suites-that-could-be-made-legal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/auburnbaysetonhomes.com\/?page_id=2641","title":{"rendered":"Client &#8211; Suites That Could Be Made Legal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here are the Client Search for Best Calgary Homes with Legal Suites for Sale \u00a0to view any of these homes please <a title=\"Contact Glen Godlonton Remax Realty Professionals\" href=\"https:\/\/auburnbaysetonhomes.com\/contact-glen-godlonton-remax-realty-professionals\">Contact Glen<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[mrp account_id=129 listing_def=search-985739 context=recip]<\/p>\n<h4>Thanks for viewing Client Search for Best Calgary Homes with Suites that could be made legal for Sale<\/h4>\n<div>\n<p>A secondary suite is a separate living space created within a property originally designed<\/p>\n<div class=\"s4-notdlg\">\n<h1 id=\"cocis-content-page-title\">Applying for the Development Permit exemption<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ms-formfieldvaluecontainer\">\n<div id=\"ctl00_PlaceHolderMain_RichHtmlField1__ControlWrapper_RichHtmlField\" class=\"ms-rtestate-field\">\n<p>If you&#8217;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. You need to find\u00a0Suites that could be made legal as listed above.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ms-rtestate-read ms-rte-wpbox\">\n<div id=\"div_9eaf3c13-698a-4d42-95ff-082845d0530d\" class=\"ms-rtestate-notify ms-rtestate-read 9eaf3c13-698a-4d42-95ff-082845d0530d\">\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"MSOZoneCell_WebPartctl00_SPWebPartManager1_g_9eaf3c13_698a_4d42_95ff_082845d0530d\" class=\"s4-wpcell-plain\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"s4-wpTopTable\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<div id=\"WebPartctl00_SPWebPartManager1_g_9eaf3c13_698a_4d42_95ff_082845d0530d\" class=\"ms-WPBody noindex\">\n<div id=\"ctl00_SPWebPartManager1_g_9eaf3c13_698a_4d42_95ff_082845d0530d\">\n<div class=\"cocis-image-panel cocis-image-panel-bd71e8babd464bd29a50589927eb58af\">\n<div class=\"cocis-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calgary.ca\/PDA\/pd\/PublishingImages\/Permits\/Skip-a-secondary-suite-step-610.jpg\" alt=\"Skip a suite step\" width=\"610\" height=\"342\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Is your property a candidate for the permit exemption?<\/h2>\n<table border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Property eligibility requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your\u00a0home\u00a0must\u00a0be\u00a0zoned to allow a secondary suite, or have obtained a Land Use Redesignation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check your property\u2019s zoning by contacting us or visit suites page<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your proposed secondary suite must be a permitted use, located in the home only (basement suite)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See our FAQs for permitted vs discretionary uses<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Meets all Land Use Bylaw requirements\n<ul>\n<li>parcel (property) dimensions<\/li>\n<li>Onsite parking stall<\/li>\n<li>Outdoor amenity space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See our chart below for dimensions based on your property\u2019s Land Use District<\/td>\n<td>\n<div class=\"ms-rtestate-read ms-rte-wpbox\">\n<div id=\"div_a67cdf66-df4c-400d-b4e6-873c190be514\" class=\"ms-rtestate-notify ms-rtestate-read a67cdf66-df4c-400d-b4e6-873c190be514\">\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td id=\"MSOZoneCell_WebPartctl00_SPWebPartManager1_g_a67cdf66_df4c_400d_b4e6_873c190be514\" class=\"s4-wpcell-plain\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"s4-wpTopTable\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<div id=\"WebPartctl00_SPWebPartManager1_g_a67cdf66_df4c_400d_b4e6_873c190be514\" class=\"ms-WPBody noindex\">\n<div id=\"ctl00_SPWebPartManager1_g_a67cdf66_df4c_400d_b4e6_873c190be514\">\n<div class=\"cocis-image-panel cocis-image-panel-6c45d93acbd64c10b5124b3d81907b85\">\n<div class=\"cocis-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calgary.ca\/PDA\/pd\/PublishingImages\/Permits\/SecondarySuite.png\" alt=\"Basement Suite\" width=\"305\" height=\"290\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Don\u2019t qualify for the permit exemption?<\/h2>\n<p>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 Redesignation application. You\u2019ll still have to apply but at least you won\u2019t need your wallet.<\/p>\n<h2>Why a Development Permit exemption?<\/h2>\n<p>Legal and safe secondary suites have been inspected to meet Alberta\u2019s building code and provide people a safe place to live. The exemption program makes it faster and easier for those interested in developing a suite or making an existing suite legal by eliminating the Development Permit process where eligible.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.calgary.ca\/PDA\/pd\/Pages\/Secondary-Suites-Benefits.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Benefits of Secondary Suites<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What steps do I need to take?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>First you need to find\u00a0Suites that could be made legal as listed above.<\/li>\n<li>You can verify if your property is zoned for secondary suites by entering your address on<a href=\"http:\/\/www.calgary.ca\/PDA\/pd\/Pages\/Permits\/Projects\/Applying-For-A-Secondary-Suite.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">calgary.ca\/secondarysuite<\/a>\u00a0zoning tool, or you can contact our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.calgary.ca\/PDA\/pd\/Pages\/Contact-Planning-and-Development.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Planning Service Call Centre<\/a> for assistance.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure you meet the minimum size requirements for your parcel\u2019s Land Use District.<\/li>\n<li>Your property must provide an onsite parking stall and a large enough private amenity space outside for a resident (minimum 7.5m\u00b2, with no dimension less than 1.5m)Minimum parcel dimensions:<br \/>\n<table border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Land Use District<\/th>\n<th>Minimum Parcel Width<\/th>\n<th>Minimum Required Parcel Depth<\/th>\n<th>Minimum Required Parcel Area<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>R-1s<\/td>\n<td>11m<\/td>\n<td>30m<\/td>\n<td>330m\u00b2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>R-C1s<\/td>\n<td>15m<\/td>\n<td>30m<\/td>\n<td>400m\u00b2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>R-C2, R-2<\/td>\n<td>9m<\/td>\n<td>None<\/td>\n<td>None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>R-C1Ls<\/td>\n<td>24m<\/td>\n<td>30m<\/td>\n<td>1100m\u00b2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/li>\n<li>Complete the application form (below), <a href=\"http:\/\/eappointment.calgary.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">book an appointment<\/a>(please select Development Permit) or visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.calgary.ca\/PDA\/pd\/Pages\/Contact-Planning-and-Development.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Planning Services Counter<\/a>. The details of your application will be reviewed by our planning staff to ensure your property is eligible for the exemption.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.calgary.ca\/PDA\/pd\/Documents\/carls\/building-permit\/dp-exempt-secondary-suite.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ms-asset-icon ms-rtePosition-4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calgary.ca\/_layouts\/images\/cocis\/icon_pdf_s.png\" alt=\"|\" title=\"\">Development Permit Exempt Secondary Suite<\/a>\u00a0application form<br \/>\nHere\u2019s what you\u2019ll need to bring or have as part of your application:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Site Plan (Existing Real Property Report)<\/li>\n<li>Floor Plan<\/li>\n<li>Side Elevation<\/li>\n<li>Cross Section<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Should your application be eligible for the Development Permit exemption, you can apply for a Building Permit to begin construction or renovations. You or your qualified licensed contractor can begin applying for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.calgary.ca\/PDA\/pd\/Pages\/Home-building-and-renovations\/Secondary-suites\/Trades-Permits-for-Secondary-Suites.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Trade Permits<\/a>. The time required to complete your secondary suite depends on your personal plans, but all construction must meet all safety code requirements for occupancy to be approved.<\/li>\n<li>You or your qualified licensed contractor contacts 311 to book a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.calgary.ca\/PDA\/pd\/Pages\/Home-building-and-renovations\/Secondary-suites\/Secondary-suite-inspections-and-completion.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">City inspection<\/a> to ensure all Alberta Safety Code and City bylaw requirements have been met.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What permits do you need?<\/h2>\n<p>If your property is determined to be eligible for the Development Permit exemption, your project will require a:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Building Permit<\/li>\n<li>Applicable Trade Permit(s) &#8211; e.g. heating, electrical, plumbing, gas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For Completed details visit \u00a0http:\/\/www.calgary.ca\/PDA\/pd\/Pages\/Permits\/Projects\/Applying-for-the-Development-Permit-exemption.aspx<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are the Client Search for Best Calgary Homes with Legal Suites for Sale \u00a0to view any of these homes please Contact Glen [mrp account_id=129 listing_def=search-985739 context=recip] Thanks for viewing Client Search for Best Calgary<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2641","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/auburnbaysetonhomes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2641","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/auburnbaysetonhomes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/auburnbaysetonhomes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/auburnbaysetonhomes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/auburnbaysetonhomes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2641"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/auburnbaysetonhomes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2641\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/auburnbaysetonhomes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2641"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}