Accessory buildings are outdoor structures such as attached or detached garages, sheds, playhouses, storage buildings, pergolas, garden structures, greenhouses, private studios, boathouses, pool houses, cabanas, and other similar accessory buildings.
A permit is required for any accessory structure that exceeds 107 square feet.
These are the requirements for each Residential Zones:
RESIDENTIAL GENERAL (R) or MULTI-FAMILY (R3) ZONES
Residential Accessory Buildings up to 107 Square Feet
Permits Required
- Drainage Permit is required if the grades are changing
- Plumbing Permit is required if you are adding plumbing
- Electrical Permit (if there is electrical, this is not a city permit, you must go to Manitoba Hydro)
Locates must be done prior to starting your project
Site Requirements
|
Minimum Standards | |
|
Front Yard |
Same as principal building |
|
Rear Yard |
2 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
|
Interior Side Yard |
2 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
|
Corner Side Yard |
Same as principal building |
|
Height* |
15 feet |
|
Maximum Coverage |
10% of lot |
|
Building Separation |
8 feet from Principal Building |
|
Eaves: Side Yard |
1 foot from property line (section 3.25.1.1) |
|
Eaves: Rear Yard |
1 foot from property line (section 3.25.1.1) |
*see definition of height in the Zoning By-Law
Residential Accessory Buildings 108 Square Feet and Over
Permits Required
- Building Permit/Development Permit
- Drainage Permit
- Plumbing Permit is required if you are adding plumbing
- Electrical Permit (if there is electrical, this is not a city permit, you must go to Manitoba Hydro)
- Street Cut Permit (if applicable)
- Approach Permit (if applicable)
Locates must be done prior to starting your project
Drawings Required
- Site Plan (see Frequently Asked Questions page for requirements),
- Construction Drawings
- Cross Sections
- Window Schedule
- Foundation Plans
- Engineered Drawings (if applicable)
- Plumbing Schematics
- Red Seal ticket for Plumber
- Engineered Drainage Plan (if applicable)
- Status of Title (issued by the Winnipeg Land Titles Office no later than 30 days before the date of the application)
Site Requirements
Minimum Standards | |
|
Front Yard |
Same as principal building |
|
Rear Yard |
2 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
|
Interior Side Yard |
2 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
|
Corner Side Yard |
Same as principal building |
|
Height* |
15 feet |
|
Maximum Coverage |
10% of lot |
|
Building Separation |
8 feet from Principal Building |
|
Eaves: Side Yard |
1 foot from property line (3.25.1.1) |
|
Eaves: Rear Yard |
1 foot from property line (3.25.1.1) |
*see definition of height in the Zoning By-Law
RESIDENTIAL SMALL LOT ZONE (RS)
Residential Accessory Buildings up to 107 Square Feet
Site Requirements
| Minimum Standards | |
| Front Yard | Same as principal building |
| Rear Yard | 2 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
| Interior Side Yard | 2 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
| Corner Side Yard | Same as principal building |
| Height* | 15 feet |
| Maximum Coverage | 10% of lot |
| Building Separation | 8 feet from Principal Building |
| Eaves: Side Yard | 1 foot from property line |
| Eaves: Rear Yard | 1 foot from property line |
*see definition of height in the Zoning By-Law
Residential Accessory Buildings up to 108 Square Feet And Over
Permits Required
- Building Permit/Development Permit
- Drainage Permit
- Plumbing Permit is required if you are adding plumbing
- Electrical Permit (if there is electrical, this is not a city permit, you must go to Manitoba Hydro)
Locates must be done prior to starting your project
Drawings Required
- Site Plan (see Frequently Asked Questions page for requirements),
- Construction Drawings
- Cross Sections
- Window Schedule
- Foundation Plans
- Engineered Drawings (if applicable)
- Plumbing Schematics
- Red Seal ticket for Plumber
- Engineered Drainage Plan (if applicable)
- Status of Title (issued by the Winnipeg Land Titles Office no later than 30 days before the date of the application)
Site Requirements
| Minimum Standards | |
| Front Yard | Same as principal building |
| Rear Yard | 2 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
| Interior Side Yard | 2 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
| Corner Side Yard | Same as principal building |
| Height* | 15 feet |
| Maximum Coverage | 10% of lot |
| Building Separation | 8 feet from Principal Building |
| Eaves: Side Yard | 1 foot from property line |
| Eaves: Rear Yard | 1 foot from property line |
*see definition of height in the Zoning By-Law
COMPREHENSIVE RESIDENTIAL (RC)
Accessory Buildings up to 107 Square Feet
Permits Required
- Drainage Permit is required if the grades are changing
- Plumbing Permit is required if you are adding plumbing
- Electrical Permit (if there is electrical, this is not a city permit, you must go to Manitoba Hydro)
- Street Cut Permit (if applicable)
- Approach Permit (if applicable)
Locates must be done prior to starting your project
Site Requirements
| Minimum Standards | |
| Front Yard | Same as principal building |
| Rear Yard | 2 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
| Interior Side Yard | 2 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
| Corner Side Yard | Same as principal building |
| Height* | 15 feet |
| Maximum Coverage | 15% of lot |
| Building Separation | 8 feet from Principal Building |
| Eaves: Side Yard | 1 foot from property line (section 3.25.1.1) |
| Eaves: Rear Yard | 1 foot from property line (section 3.25.1.1) |
| Maximum Size | 800 square feet |
*see definition of height in the Zoning By-Law
Accessory Buildings up to 108 Square Feet and Over
Permits Required
- Building Permit/Development Permit
- Drainage Permit
- Plumbing Permit is required if you are adding plumbing
- Electrical Permit (if there is electrical, this is not a city permit, you must go to Manitoba Hydro)
Locates must be done prior to starting your project
Drawings Required
- Site Plan (see Frequently Asked Questions page for requirements),
- Construction Drawings
- Cross Sections
- Window Schedule
- Foundation Plans
- Engineered Drawings (if applicable)
- Plumbing Schematics
- Red Seal ticket for Plumber
- Engineered Drainage Plan (if applicable)
- Status of Title (issued by the Winnipeg Land Titles Office no later than 30 days before the date of the application)
Site Requirements
| Minimum Standards | |
| Front Yard | Same as principal building |
| Rear Yard | 2 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
| Interior Side Yard | 2 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
| Corner Side Yard | Same as principal building |
| Height* | 15 feet |
| Maximum Coverage | 15% of lot |
| Building Separation | 8 feet from Principal Building |
| Eaves: Side Yard | 1 foot from property line (section 3.25.1.1) |
| Eaves: Rear Yard | 1 foot from property line (section 3.25.1.1) |
| Maximum Size | 800 square feet |
*see definition of height in the Zoning By-Law
RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR)
Accessory Buildings up to 107 Square Feet
Permits Required
- Drainage Permit is required if the grades are changing
- Plumbing Permit is required if you are adding plumbing
- Electrical Permit (if there is electrical, this is not a city permit, you must go to Manitoba Hydro)
- Street Cut Permit (if applicable)
- Approach Permit (if applicable)
Locates must be done prior to starting your project
Site Requirements
| Minimum Standards | |
| Front Yard | Same as principal building |
| Rear Yard | 15 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
| Interior Side Yard | Same as principal building |
| Corner Side Yard | Same as principal building |
| Height* | 20 feet |
| Maximum Coverage | 10% of lot |
| Building Separation | 8 feet from Principal Building |
| Eaves: Side Yard | 1 foot from property line (section 3.25.1.1) |
| Eaves: Rear Yard | 1 foot from property line (section 3.25.1.1) |
| Maximum Size | 1200 square feet |
*see definition of height in the Zoning By-Law
108 Square Feet and Over
Permits Required
- Building Permit/Development Permit
- Drainage Permit
- Plumbing Permit is required if you are adding plumbing
- Electrical Permit (if there is electrical, this is not a city permit, you must go to Manitoba Hydro)
Locates must be done prior to starting your project
Drawings Required
- Site Plan (see Frequently Asked Questions page for requirements),
- Construction Drawings
- Cross Sections
- Window Schedule
- Foundation Plans
- Engineered Drawings (if applicable)
- Plumbing Schematics
- Red Seal ticket for Plumber
- Engineered Drainage Plan (if applicable)
- Status of Title (issued by the Winnipeg Land Titles Office no later than 30 days before the date of the application)
Site Requirements
| Minimum Standards | |
| Front Yard | Same as principal building |
| Rear Yard | 15 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
| Interior Side Yard | Same as principal building |
| Corner Side Yard | Same as principal building |
| Height* | 20 feet |
| Maximum Coverage | 10% of lot |
| Building Separation | 8 feet from Principal Building |
| Eaves: Side Yard | 1 foot from property line (section 3.25.1.1) |
| Eaves: Rear Yard | 1 foot from property line (section 3.25.1.1) |
| Maximum Size | 1200 square feet |
*see definition of height in the Zoning By-Law
To learn more about other Permits that may be required please view the Permits and Applications page.