Home Improvement Permits
Find out if your residential construction project requires a permit.
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The Zoning Bylaw requires that residential property owners landscape any front or side yards that are visible from a public street. For new homes, this must be done within 18 months of occupancy.
Having common landscaping standards that all property owners must meet helps make sure Edmonton is an appealing, safe and livable city for everyone.
According to the Zoning Bylaw, there are only certain materials that homeowners can use to landscape. These are:
It is also important to remember that in front and side yards visible from a public street, only a driveway and a walkway to the door can be covered with continuous asphalt or concrete.
The allowable width of a driveway is determined by the number of side-by-side parking stalls in the garage or parking pad. Driveways must be at least 3.1 metres wide and have a maximum width of 3.1 metres per side-by-side parking stall. For example, if you have a double car garage your driveway can only be 6.2 metres wide and must lead directly from the street to your garage door.
While planning your landscaping, it may be helpful to remember that landscaping regulations mainly apply to front and side yards. Backyards can be used more easily for things like patios, hot tubs, fire pits, basketball courts and decks.
No permits are required to landscape your property, however you may require a permit if you are building a fence or want to include a deck, shed, gazebo, hot tub or water feature in your yard.
If you have a concern about landscaping you see in your neighbourhood:
After you call 311, the City takes these steps to help with your issue:
When you contact us, personal information may be collected under the authority of Section 33(c) of the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Section 642 of the Municipal Government Act and/or Section 63 of the Safety Codes Act. The information will be used to process your application(s) or process your complaint. Your name and address may be included on reports that are available to the public. If you have any questions, please contact our office.
2nd Floor, 10111 104 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 0J4
Telephone | In Edmonton: 311 |
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developmentpermits@edmonton.ca |
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