Just how tall can a backyard suite in Calgary be? It’s a good question, one that we get asked often by potential clients. The answer is straightforward: Garage suites built in Calgary cannot be taller than 24.5 feet. This is a restrictive land-use bylaw in place by the municipality. As [...]
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Very good question! As Calgary’s premier garage suite builder, we get many inquiries from homeowners across the city about building a backyard suite without a back lane, or alley, per se. The short answer to this question is no, it is very unlikely that you can. However, some exceptions do [...]
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So, you’re thinking about building a garage suite in Calgary and aren’t too sure about how the permitting process works. Not to worry, as we’d love to share with you what that process looks like and what steps are involved each step of the way. If you’re not looking forward [...]
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