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Residential Sheds
A BUILDING PERMIT IS NOT REQUIRED for sheds that are 10 square metres (100 ft2) or less provided the shed meets the requirements in the Land Use Bylaw.
A BUILDING PERMIT IS REQUIRED for sheds that are more than 10 square metres (100 ft2).
(1) A shed cannot be located in a front yard.
(2) A shed must be at least 1.5 metres from principal buildings.
(3) A shed that is 10 square metres (100 ft2) or larger must be at least 1 metre from the side and rear property lines.
(4) A shed that is less than 10 square metres and is on a temporary foundation does not require any rear or side
setbacks. However, it must be at least 1 metre from any other accessory buildings.
(5) A residential property cannot contain more than 3 accessory structures and the maximum lot coverage for all accessory buildings combined is 15%.
(6) The maximum height of an accessory building shall be no more than 4.5 metres.
City of Brooks Building Permits are provided by Park Enterprises Ltd. through a contract. To obtain a permit, submit a written application on the prescribed form, accompanied with the required plans, and pay the prescribed fee. The following information should be provided:
(1) A site plan drawn to scale showing:
- the lot size and location of any existing buildings on the lot.
- the location and dimensions of the proposed shed.
(2) Details on the foundation.
(3) Details on the wall construction.
(4) Door and window sizes & location.
(5) Details on the roof construction, roof slope, eave overhang and exterior finish.
Building Permit applications are available at City Hall or by clicking here.
The fee for a building permit for a shed is calculated at $0.20/sqft. The minimum fee is $165.00 plus a Safety Code Council levy of 4% of the permit fee. If any variances to the Land Use Bylaw are required, a development permit and associated fees will also be needed.
Completed application forms can be dropped off between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at:
City of Brooks
201 - 1 Avenue West
Brooks, Alberta
Final - Upon completion of the project.
Call Park Enterprises at 1-800-621-5440 or 403-329-3747 to schedule an inspection. Or, book an inspection online by clicking here.
A development permit may also be required. Please contact the City to determine if a development permit is required for your proposed work.
THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF BROOKS AS A PUBLIC SERVICE AND HAS NO LEGAL STATUS.
A BUILDING PERMIT IS REQUIRED for sheds that are more than 10 square metres (100 ft2).
General Information
(1) A shed cannot be located in a front yard.
(2) A shed must be at least 1.5 metres from principal buildings.
(3) A shed that is 10 square metres (100 ft2) or larger must be at least 1 metre from the side and rear property lines.
(4) A shed that is less than 10 square metres and is on a temporary foundation does not require any rear or side
setbacks. However, it must be at least 1 metre from any other accessory buildings.
(5) A residential property cannot contain more than 3 accessory structures and the maximum lot coverage for all accessory buildings combined is 15%.
(6) The maximum height of an accessory building shall be no more than 4.5 metres.
Obtaining a Permit
City of Brooks Building Permits are provided by Park Enterprises Ltd. through a contract. To obtain a permit, submit a written application on the prescribed form, accompanied with the required plans, and pay the prescribed fee. The following information should be provided:
(1) A site plan drawn to scale showing:
- the lot size and location of any existing buildings on the lot.
- the location and dimensions of the proposed shed.
(2) Details on the foundation.
(3) Details on the wall construction.
(4) Door and window sizes & location.
(5) Details on the roof construction, roof slope, eave overhang and exterior finish.
Building Permit applications are available at City Hall or by clicking here.
Fees
The fee for a building permit for a shed is calculated at $0.20/sqft. The minimum fee is $165.00 plus a Safety Code Council levy of 4% of the permit fee. If any variances to the Land Use Bylaw are required, a development permit and associated fees will also be needed.
Completed application forms can be dropped off between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at:
City of Brooks
201 - 1 Avenue West
Brooks, Alberta
Required Inspections
Final - Upon completion of the project.
Call Park Enterprises at 1-800-621-5440 or 403-329-3747 to schedule an inspection. Or, book an inspection online by clicking here.
Additional Information
A development permit may also be required. Please contact the City to determine if a development permit is required for your proposed work.
THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF BROOKS AS A PUBLIC SERVICE AND HAS NO LEGAL STATUS.