Land Use Bylaw1P2007

The City of Calgary Land Use Bylaw 1P2007

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Exempt Additions

365 In order for the exemption in section 25(2)(a) to apply to an exterior alteration or addition to an existing Duplex Dwelling, Semi-detached Dwelling or Single Detached Dwelling:
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a the existing building must:
i conform to the rules of this Bylaw; and
ii be legally existing or approved prior to the effective date of this Bylaw;
b the addition may be a maximum of:
i 40.0 square metres in floor area for any portion at a height less than or equal to:
A 7.5 metres measured from grade where the existing building has a walkout basement; or
B 6.0 metres measured from grade where the existing building does not have a walkout basement; and
ii 10.0 square metres in floor area for any portion not exceeding the highest point of the existing roof;
b.1 The additions allowed in Section 365(b)(i) and (ii) must not be located on the same storey.
c the addition or exterior alteration may:
i reduce the existing building setback from a front property line a maximum of 1.5 metres, or 1.8 metres for a porch, provided the building will comply with the minimum setback from a front property line specified in the district; and
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ii reduce the existing building setback from rear property line a maximum of 4.6 metres provided the building will comply with the minimum setback from a rear property line specified in the district; and
d the addition or exterior alteration must meet the rules:
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i of section 347(1)(c) where there is a new window opening being created or where an existing window is being moved or enlarged; and
ii of section 347(2) where a new balcony is being constructed or an existing balcony is being altered.

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