This issue of Building Edmonton has been sent on August 13, 2019.
Tiny Homes - Zoning Bylaw
The Zoning Bylaw team is preparing a report on tiny homes. With interest growing in the tiny home market, the City was asked to explore the issue and examine ways to enable tiny homes in the city.
The Expedited Development Permit program is expanding to allow for more energy-efficient homes to be included with the addition of Solar Panels as an allowable feature of the expedited permit request.
Effective August 27, 2019, all mail and in-person permit applications and supporting documents for commercial development and building permits will be digitized.
Missing Middle Zoning Revisions - Aug 26th Public Hearing
To help create more opportunities for medium-scale housing that’s currently ‘missing’ in the City of Edmonton, Zoning Bylaw changes are being proposed to the city’s medium-scale zones (RF3 to RA8).
Windows installed in any sleeping room must comply with NBC 2019 - AE 9.9.10.1. Egress Windows or Doors for Bedrooms. An egress window provides an opportunity for occupants to exit.