Building and Development lists and forms (CARLs)

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Note: This document library is intended for builders and contractors who know which forms they need for a particular job.

If you are doing a home renovation project and need more information about applying for a permit, visit our Home Improvement Hub​.

For questions about building, plumbing, electrical or HVAC code or construction methods, building safety and fire regulations, contact the Technical As​sistance Centre​ or call 311. For all other inquiries (i.e. land use bylaw), call 403-268-5311.

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Building Permit

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There are no building permit requirements lists for your search. If you need assistance, please contact Planning Services at 403-268-5311.

Commercial and Industrial

Demolition Permit

Environmental Restoration

Commercial Interior Partitioning

Commercial New Projects and Additions

Retaining Wall - (spanning two or more lots)

Special Functions/Temporary Use

Temporary Sales Centre

Tenant Improvements for Restaurants and Food Establishments

Upgrading of Existing Personal Developmental Disability (PDD) Houses

Quick Release - Pilot Project

Commercial: Office Interior Renovation

Commercial: Fire Alarm (repair/upgrading)

Commercial: Parkade Repairs

Commercial: Demising Walls

Commercial: Interior Partition Removal

Commercial: Special Function/Temporary Use

Residential

Accessory Residential Building

Alberta energy code information for houses and small buildings - 9.36​

Accessory Residential Building - Online Applications

Addition to a Single Family or Duplex Dwelling

Home Renovations & Basements

Demolish or Move a Building

Development Permit Exempt Secondary Suite

Backyard Suite

Duplex Conversion

Environmental Restoration

Fireplace - Wood Burning

Foundation Only

Hot Tub

Manufactured Home Addition

Manufactured Home - New or Relocation

Repairs after Fire

Residential Deck in Developed Area
(R-C1L, R-C1, R-C1N, R-C2)

Residential Deck in Developing Area
(R-1N, R-1, R-2)

Retaining Wall

Retaining Wall (spanning two or more lots)

Secondary Suite

Semi-Detached Dwelling

Single Family or Duplex Dwelling

Single, Semi-detached, or Duplex Dwelling - Online Applications

Special Functions/Temporary Use

Swimming Pools

Temporary Sales Centre

Uncovered deck - online applications

Trade Permit Applications and Requirement Checklists

AFE (Automatic Fire Extinguisher) Mechanical Permit checklist

Contractor's Private Sewage Treatment System (PSTS) Plumbing Permit checklist

Electrical Permit application

Electrical Permit checklist

Gas Permit application

Gas Fireplace Installation Permit application

Geoexchange Project

Homeowner's Private Sewage Treatment System (PSTS) Plumbing Permit checklist

HVAC Mechanical Permit checklist

Hydronic Plumbing Permit checklist

Mechanical Permit application

Plumbing Permit application

Solar Air Mechanical Permit checklist

Solar Thermal Plumbing Permit checklist

Solar Photovoltaic Electrical Permit checklist

Fee Calculators

Building Permit Fee Calculator - Alterations

Building Permit Fee Calculator - Commercial

Building Permit Fee Calculator - Demolition

Building Permit Fee Calculator - Multi-family High Rise​

Building Permit Fee Calculator - Multi-family Low Rise

Building Permit Fee Calculator - New Homes

Building permit fee calculator - Warehouses

Building permit fee calculator - Hotels

Trade Permit fee estimator

Fee Schedules

Business Licence Fee Schedule

Building and Trade permit fee schedule

Land Use Amendment fee schedule

Development Permit/Planning Applications fee schedule

Planning Documents & Records fee schedule

Subdivision fee schedule

Home Renovations

Garages and sheds - Accessory residential buildings, detached garages, sheds, carports, pergola gazebo, arbours, green houses and playhouses.

Basements

Secondary suites

Uncovered decks and balconies

Fences and retaining walls

Hot tubs, swimming pools and ponds

Additions

Fireplaces

Air conditioning equipment

Additional Forms and Information

Commercial and Industrial

Additional Forms / Information

Commercial Building Permit information form

Asbestos Abatement form

Building Permit Revision

City of Calgary Access Design Standards, 2010

Commercial Partial Permit Submission and Release Requirements

Environmental Restoration pre-screening form

Environmental Restoration Permit application form

Occupancy Permit application form

Retaining Wall Design Disclosure Statement

Strata Space Plan Subdivision Guide - variance application requirements

Universal Design checklist

Residential

Guides

Guide to Calculating Height Checks

Additional Forms / Information

Residential Custodial Care

Retaining Wall Design Disclosure Statement

Alberta Building Code Schedules

Schedule A1

Schedule A2

Schedule B1

Schedule B2

Schedule C1

Schedule C2

Trade Permit

Building Permit Application Advisory

Building Regulation bulletins

Building Permit Revision

Environmental Restoration pre-screening form

Environmental Restoration Permit application form

Form A - Manufactured Stone and Brick

Form C - Exterior Wall Claddings

Form S - Swimming Pools / Hot Tubs

New Home Inspection Handbook

New home - Single Construction Permit application

Residential Improvement Projects application form

Brochures​

General information

Certificates of compliance

Home based business

Rainwater Harvesting Guidelines

Commercial Business Land Use

Home improvement

Additions to a residence

Basement development

Detached garages

Fences

Fireplaces and stoves

Homeowner electrical wiring guide

Homeowner's electrical permits

Homeowner permits & contractor tips

Homeowner's plumbing permits

Residential Decks

Secondary suites - A guide to developing a secondary suite

Secondary suites - Alberta Building Code requirements

Tents and canopies for outdoor special events​

Development Permit

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There are no development permit requirements lists for your search. If you need assistance, please contact Planning Services at 403-268-5311.

Commercial and Industrial

Addition and New Building in a Commercial, Industrial or Special Land Use District

Administrative Extension of Commencement

Change of Use - Permitted

Change of Use - Discretionary Use

Changes outside a building

Green Roof Renovations

Mezzanine Addition / Interior 2nd floor Addition / Changes inside a Building

National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB)

Outdoor Cafe

Special Function/Event

Temporary Structure

Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS)

Related Applications

Development Site Servicing Plan

Extension of Commencement

Push Cart Application

Tenancy Change

Low Density Residential

Addition in Low Density Residential in the Developed Area

Addition in Low Density Residential in the Developing Area

Relaxation of an Accessory Residential Building​

Change of Use - Contextual to Discretionary

Deck relaxation

Driveway accessing a street in the Developed Area

Duplex Conversion

Fence/Retaining wall height and skateboard ramp

Manufactured home

New Contextual Detached Dwelling (Single or Semi)

New Single Detached, Semi-detached and Duplex Dwelling in Developed Area

Single and Semi-detached Dwelling Exclusion from Permitted Evaluation Form

Relaxation for New Single Detached, Semi-detached and Duplex Dwellings

New Contextual Detached Dwelling - Tandem

Power Generation Facility - Small

Relaxation of Existing Structure

Residential Grades

Riverbank Erosion Protection

Secondary Suite - Attached

Secondary Suite - Detached

Show Home

Special Function/Event

Related Applic​ations

Tract Single Detached Dwelling

Multi-Residential

Addition and New Building in a Multi-Residential Land Use District

Use CARL - Commercial Multi-Residential Uses

Addition or New Permitted Use Rowhouse

Condominium Certificate

Minor Addition to Multi-Dwelling Residential

Special Function/Event

Related Applications

Extension of Commencement

Revised Plans (Revised Development Permit)

Revised Plan Application

Revised Plan Guidelines

Home Business

Home Based Child Care - Class 2

Home Occupation Class 1

Home Occupation Class 2

Antenna

Amateur Radio Antenna Support Structure

Telecommunication Antenna Structure

Signs

Canopy or Projecting

Digital Message Sign

Digital Third Party Advertising

Fascia

Freestanding

Freestanding Community Signs & Entry Features

Freestanding, Fascia, & Gas Bar Signage for Gasoline Retailers

Temporary Sign Marker

Third Party Advertising

Third Party Advertising Sign Guidelines

Tents

Tents and canopies for outdoor special events brochure

Parking

Downtown Temporary Surface Parking Lots

Recreational Vehicle in Front Yard

Stripping and Grading

Stripping and Grading

Fee Calculators

Planning Applications Fee Calculator

Fee Schedules

Development Permit/Planning Applications Fee Schedule

Land Use Amendment Fee Schedule

Planning Documents & Records Fee Schedule

Subdivision Fee Schedule

Business Licence Fee Schedule

Additional forms and information

Use Related CARLs and other forms required as indicated on Base CARL

Use CARL - Agriculture and Animal

Use CARL - Automotive

Use CARL - Commercial

Use CARL - Eating and Drinking

Use CARL - Industrial

Use CARL - Residential, Care and Health

All other forms required as indicated on Base CARL

Abandoned Well Declaration Form

Care Facility Information Form

Child Care Service Information Form

Concurrent Submission Declaration

Instructional Facility Information Form

New Driveway Information Form

Off-site Levy Calculation form

Public Tree Disclosure Statement

Site Contamination Statement

Standard Authorization Letter

Use questionnaire

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