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.
For more information on the permits and/or drawings required please click in the applicable zone for your project.
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
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
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 | 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
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
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
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
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
Accessory Buildings
Fuel pumps and related storage facilities
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
- 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 | 25 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Rear Yard | 2 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Interior Side Yard | 5 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Corner Side Yard | 10 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Height* | 30 feet |
Maximum Coverage | n/a |
Building Separation | 8 feet from Principal Building |
Maximum Size | n/a |
*see definition of height in the Zoning By-Law
Other than fuel
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 (if a licensed plumber won’t be doing the plumbing)
- 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 | 40 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Rear Yard | 2 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Interior Side Yard | 5 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Corner Side Yard | 10 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Height* | 30 feet |
Maximum Coverage | n/a |
Building Separation | 8 feet from Principal Building |
Maximum Size | n/a |
Accessory Buildings
Fuel pumps and related storage facilities
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 | 25 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Rear Yard | 2 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Interior Side Yard | 5 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Corner Side Yard | 10 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Height* | 30 feet |
Maximum Coverage | n/a |
Building Separation | 8 feet from Principal Building |
Maximum Size | n/a |
*see definition of height in the Zoning By-Law
Other than fuel
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 (if a licensed plumber won’t be doing the plumbing)
- 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 | 40 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Rear Yard | 2 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Interior Side Yard | 5 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Corner Side Yard | 10 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Height* | 30 feet |
Maximum Coverage | n/a |
Building Separation | 8 feet from Principal Building |
Maximum Size | n/a |
*see definition of height in the Zoning By-Law
Accessory Buildings
Fuel pumps and related storage facilities
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
- 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 | 25 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Rear Yard | 2 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Interior Side Yard | 5 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Corner Side Yard | 10 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Height* | 30 feet |
Maximum Coverage | n/a |
Building Separation | 8 feet from Principal Building |
Maximum Size | n/a |
*see definition of height in the Zoning By-Law
Other than fuel
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 (if a licensed plumber won’t be doing the plumbing)
- 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 | 40 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Rear Yard | 2 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Interior Side Yard | 5 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Corner Side Yard | 10 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Height* | 30 feet |
Maximum Coverage | n/a |
Building Separation | 8 feet from Principal Building |
Maximum Size | n/a |
*see definition of height in the Zoning By-Law
Accessory Buildings
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 | 25 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Rear Yard | 10 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Interior Side Yard | 5 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Corner Side Yard | 10 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Height* | 30 feet |
Maximum Coverage | 20% of lot |
Building Separation | 8 feet from Principal Building |
Maximum Size | n/a |
*see definition of height in the Zoning By-Law
Accessory Buildings
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 | 25 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Rear Yard | 10 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Interior Side Yard | 5 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Corner Side Yard | 10 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Height* | 30 feet |
Maximum Coverage | 20% of lot |
Building Separation | 8 feet from Principal Building |
Maximum Size | n/a |
*see definition of height in the Zoning By-Law
Accessory Buildings
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 | 30 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Rear Yard | 10 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Interior Side Yard | 10 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Corner Side Yard | 10 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Height* | 45 feet |
Maximum Coverage** | 40% of lot |
Building Separation | 8 feet from Principal Building |
Maximum Size | n/a |
*see definition of height in the Zoning By-Law
** Outside storage areas shall be confined to the rear yard and shall not exceed 40% of the total site area. The following are not included in the calculation of outside storage area site coverage; landscape areas, parking and loading areas, access driveways and locations set aside for internal site vehicle routes and maneuvering; accessory storage areas contained in a fully enclosed building accessory to the principal building on the site.
Main Building
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 | 100 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Rear Yard | 25 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Interior Side Yard | 25 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Corner Side Yard | 50 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Height* | 35 feet |
Maximum Coverage | n/a |
Building Separation | 8 feet from Principal Building |
Maximum Size | n/a |
*see definition of height in the Zoning By-Law
Accessory Building
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 | 100 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Rear Yard | 10 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Interior Side Yard | 15 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Corner Side Yard | 25 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Height* | 20 feet |
Maximum Coverage | n/a |
Building Separation | 8 feet from Principal Building |
Maximum Size | 1,200 square feet |
*see definition of height in the Zoning By-Law
Main Building
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 | 50 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Rear Yard | 25 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Interior Side Yard | 25 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Corner Side Yard | 50 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Height* | 35 feet |
Maximum Coverage | n/a |
Building Separation | 8 feet from Principal Building |
Maximum Size | n/a |
*see definition of height in the Zoning By-Law
Accessory Building
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 | 50 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Rear Yard | 10 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Interior Side Yard | 15 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Corner Side Yard | 25 feet from property line (finished exterior) |
Height* | 20 feet |
Maximum Coverage | n/a |
Building Separation | 8 feet from Principal Building |
Maximum Size | 1,200 square feet |
*see definition of height in the Zoning By-Law