Building with/without a variance when required? Regarding Lot Coverages.

8/7/2023 at 6:24:30 PM

Hi Nancy,

You have to Google in the Winnipeg area, the need for a building permit.

Everywhere I know of in Canada and most U.S. states will require a building permit.

And I'm sure they will judge the size of the proposed garage re your lot. And set backs from the property line etc.

I would not start building anything without the required permits.

If you get in touch with the building dept in your region directly, they will tell you to ask your architect. Unless you have some friendly people at their office, as we have in the Niagara region. They will tell you up front.

Good luck with your project. But please plan it properly.

Regards,

James Fram

8/7/2023 at 3:33:33 PM

Hi James, thanks for your feedback. I am having a problem grasping/understanding the 'where, what, why' the need for a variance. Please correct me if I'm wrong. My understanding is that if I require a variance (for whatever reason), wouldn't I have to go the City, apply for a variance. Get the City's approval, then apply for a building permit. OR, is the variance somehow connected to, part of, the building permit. If I get approval for a building permit, is it assumed that no variance is needed???