Navigating property regulations in Calgary can be complicated. When you’re dealing with complex City processes such as encroachment agreements, development permits, bylaw relaxations, or subdivision applications, having an experienced surveyor on your side can make all the difference.
At Third Rock Geomatics, we’re here to help. We can provide surveys, prepare the required documents, and manage your applications from start to finish.
While we can’t issue the agreement or permit, we can help to improve your chances of success, save you time, and reduce stress when dealing with government property relations.
A development permit is often required when constructing a new structure or feature on your property does not meet current municipal bylaws. Common examples include structures built too close to a property line, eaves or cantilevers that extend into a setback, or additions that don’t meet required distances.
At Third Rock Geomatics, we don’t issue development permits, but we do provide the surveys and documentation required for your application. This ensures your application is accurate, complete, and more likely to be approved without unnecessary delays.
An encroachment agreement is a formal contract that comes into play when a structure like a fence, shed, or garage extends beyond your property line, into an easement, or onto City‑owned land. These agreements provide you with legal protection to prove the encroachment has been approved during inspections, sales, or municipal reviews.
If you are planning to build a permanent structure, it is first important to identify any encroachments on your property. At Third Rock Geomatics, we can help you with this through a land survey and by providing a Real Property Report (RPR).
This will clearly mark the boundaries of your property and indicate where an encroachment agreement may be necessary.
