When a homeowner encloses a deck with screened-in walls and a roof that are attached to their house, they are creating an addition to the main residential building. The main residential building is subject to specific regulations that differ from the rules that govern decks. As we discovered in the process of providing a Real Property Report and obtaining a Certificate of Compliance, the sunroom is not in compliance with the bylaw.
Here is the city’s response:
We have received your request for a Stamp of Compliance. The building setback area does not comply with Land Use Bylaw 1P2007. The main residential building is 7.17 metres from the rear property line. The land use bylaw reads as follows:
PART 5: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Division 6: Residential – One Dwelling (R-1) (R-1s) District
Building Setback from Rear Property Line
457 The minimum building setback from a rear property line is 7.5 metres.
Except for the sunroom, the property was in compliance. This addition to the house added a surprise delay of nearly two months to allow for the duration of the Development Permit process, which is why it is important to get started as soon as practical when you spot a potential bylaw infraction.
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