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.

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 YardSame as principal building
Rear Yard2 feet from property line (finished exterior)
Interior Side Yard2 feet from property line (finished exterior)
Corner Side YardSame as principal building
Height*15 feet
Maximum Coverage10% of lot
Building Separation8 feet from Principal Building
Eaves: Side Yard1 foot from property line 
Eaves: Rear Yard1 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 YardSame as principal building
Rear Yard2 feet from property line (finished exterior)
Interior Side Yard2 feet from property line (finished exterior)
Corner Side YardSame as principal building
Height*15 feet
Maximum Coverage10% of lot
Building Separation8 feet from Principal Building
Eaves: Side Yard1 foot from property line 
Eaves: Rear Yard1 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 YardSame as principal building
Rear Yard2 feet from property line (finished exterior)
Interior Side Yard2 feet from property line (finished exterior)
Corner Side YardSame as principal building
Height*15 feet
Maximum Coverage15% of lot
Building Separation8 feet from Principal Building
Eaves: Side Yard1 foot from property line (section 3.25.1.1)
Eaves: Rear Yard1 foot from property line (section 3.25.1.1)
Maximum Size800 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 YardSame as principal building
Rear Yard2 feet from property line (finished exterior)
Interior Side Yard2 feet from property line (finished exterior)
Corner Side YardSame as principal building
Height*15 feet
Maximum Coverage15% of lot
Building Separation8 feet from Principal Building
Eaves: Side Yard1 foot from property line (section 3.25.1.1)
Eaves: Rear Yard1 foot from property line (section 3.25.1.1)
Maximum Size800 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 YardSame as principal building
Rear Yard15 feet from property line (finished exterior)
Interior Side YardSame as principal building
Corner Side YardSame as principal building
Height*20 feet
Maximum Coverage10% of lot
Building Separation8 feet from Principal Building
Eaves: Side Yard1 foot from property line (section 3.25.1.1)
Eaves: Rear Yard1 foot from property line (section 3.25.1.1)
Maximum Size1200 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 YardSame as principal building
Rear Yard15 feet from property line (finished exterior)
Interior Side YardSame as principal building
Corner Side YardSame as principal building
Height*20 feet
Maximum Coverage10% of lot
Building Separation8 feet from Principal Building
Eaves: Side Yard1 foot from property line (section 3.25.1.1)
Eaves: Rear Yard1 foot from property line (section 3.25.1.1)
Maximum Size1200 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.

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