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BYLAW NO. 5023
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The Edmonton Building Permit Bylaw - 1979
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WHEREAS: 1.
The Alberta Uniform Building Standards Act, being Chapter 85 of
The Revised Statutes of Alberta, 1973, provides that by regulation the Minister of Manpower and Labour may authorize any local authority to enforce The Alberta Uniform Building Standards Act in its respective municipality; AND WHEREAS if a local authority is so authorized the local authority may make bylaws with respect to the following subject matters: (a)prohibiting the commencement by any person of the use, construction or demolition of any building unless that person is authorized by a permit to do so; (b)providing for the form and content of permits for the use, construction or demolition of a building; (c)providing for the issuance of permits; (d)providing that the granting of a permit does not entitle the permittee, his successors or assigns or anyone on his or their behalf, to construct any building that fails to comply with the requirements of any building restriction agreement affecting the site described in the permit; (e)prescribing the fees to be charged for the issuing of permits. 2.
The City of Edmonton wishes to make provisions in thi's bylaw for
the following matters not included in The Alberta Building Code, and in respect of which The City of Edmonton has jurisdiction - building operations on public property, the moving of buildings, the provisional occupation of public property, the enclosure of swimming pools, and signs; AND WHEREAS it is deemed advisable to include provisions respecting these related building matters in the Edmonton Building Permit Bylaw 1979, and to repeal the Edmonton Building Permit Bylaw 1974; NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of The City of Edmonton, duly
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assembled, enacts as follows: 1. Title This Bylaw shall be known as the Edmonton Building Permit Bylaw 1979, may be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this Bylaw". 2. Definitions (a)The term "Director" means the Director of the Building Inspection Branch. (b)"The Uniform Act" means The Alberta Uniform Building Standards Act, being Chapter 85 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta, 1973, as amended, and those Regulations made pursuant to that Act. (c)Except for the definition of "Director" found in Section 1 (0 of The Uniform Act, all definitions found in The Uniform Act shall apply to this Bylaw. 3. Scope In addition to Parts 1 to 5, appended to and forming a part of this Bylaw, this Bylaw shall apply to the issue of permits for the construction, use, repair and demolition of any building within the City. 4. Powers and Duties of Director (a)The Director is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of The Uniform Act, its Regulations, and the provisions of this Bylaw. (b)With the approval of the City Commissioners, the Director may appoint such number of officers, inspectors and assistants and other employees as shall be necessary to enforce this Bylaw.
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(c) 'Records: The Director shall keep an accurate account of all permits issued and all fees and other monies collected and received under this Bylaw. 5. Application for Permit (a) Unless the person concerned has previously obtained a permit from the Director, no person shall commence or cause to be commenced: (i)
The erection or construction of any building,
(ii)
The addition, extension, enlargement, improvement, alteration or conversion of any building,
(iii)
The repair or demolition of any building,
(iv)
The excavation of any land for the purpose of erecting or locating on or above any building,
(v)
The installation or use of any mechanical equipment specifically required by The Uniform Act.
(b) Exceptions: A permit is not required for: (i)
farm building other than those used as residences, attached garages, and attached carports,
(ii)
public utility towers and poles, television and radio or other communication aerials and towers, except for loads resulting from those located on or attached to buildings,
(iii)
flood control and hydroelectric dams,
(iv)
a siple storey accessory building not greater than 10 m (107.64 sq. ft.) in building area provided it does not create a hazard,
(v)
the initial design and construction of mobile homes manufactured or constructed before April 15, 1978,
(vi)
painting and decorating, or
(vii)
Minor repairs not exceeding $500.00 in value where matters affecting health or safety are not involved.
6. Application Form (a) To obtain a permit an applicant shall first file an application in writing on a City form. Each such application shall:
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(i)Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which the application is made; (ii)Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done, by lot, block, subdivision, and building street address, or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building; (iii)Show the use or occupancy of all parts of the building; (iv)Be accompanied by plans and specifications as required in Section 7; (v)State the valuation of the proposed work; (vi)Be signed by the applicant or his authorized agent, who may be required to submit evidence to indicate such authority; (vii)Give such other information as may be required by the Director. 7. Plans and Specifications (a)With each application for a Building Permit, and when required by the Director for enforcement of any provision of The Uniform Act, 3 sets of plans and specifications shall be submitted. (b)Exceptions: When authorized by the Director, plans and specifications need not be submitted. 8. Information Required on Plans and Specifications (a) Plans and specifications shall be drawn to scale upon substantial paper or cloth and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of The Uniform Act and all Provincial and Federal Laws and Regulations, and all City Bylaws. Each set of plans shall state the building address and the name and address of the owner of the building and person who prepared such plans. Plans shall include a site plan showing the actual dimensions of the lot or lots and the proposed building or buildings and the relation of such building or buildings to the lot or
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property lines, together with such information in detail as may be necessary ta comply with the provisions of The Uniform Act and other legislation applicable thereto, and excepting in cases where such a requirement is, in the opinion of the Director, obviously unnecessary, a plan of survey certified by an Alberta Land Surveyor, showing such of the above information as may be deemed necessary by the Director to secure compliance with the requirements of The Uniform Act. (b)Estimate of Building Cost: • When required by the Director, the accepted contract or a bona fide detailed estimate of the cost of the building shall be submitted, to the satisfaction of the Director. (c)Water Costs: The applicant shall pay to or deposit with the Director an amount sufficient to cover all water costs in connection with the construction or erection of such building based upon a statement of quantities, or calculated according to the tariff of water rates which may be in force from time to time, and no permit shall be issued until the proper amount has been paid to or deposited with the Director. In the event of any amount paid being found to be in excess of the amount properly chargeable according to the water costs tariff the person paying the same shall be entitled to a refund of such excess amount, but in the event of the amount paid being below the amount properly chargeable, the owner of the building or the applicant for permit shall pay the shortage to the Water and Sanitation Department of the City before being entitled to the issue of a Certificate of Occupancy in respect to such construction.
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9. Building Permits (a) Issue: The application, plans and specification filed by an applicant for a permit shall be checked by the Director. Such plans may be reviewed by other Departments of the City to check compliance with the orders, regulations, resolutions or bylaws under their jurisdiction. If the Director is satisfied that the work described in an application for permit and the plans filed therewith conform to the requirements of The Uniform Act, this Bylaw, and other pertinent orders, regulations, resolutions and bylaws, and that the fee specified in "Schedule "A" " has been paid, he shall issue a permit therefor to the applicant. (b)When the Director issues the permit, he shall endorse in writing or stamp on both sets of plans and specifications, "EXAMINED". Such examined plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorization from the Director and all work shall be done in accordance with the examined plans. (c)The Director may issue a permit for the construction of part of a building before the entire plans and specifications for the whole building have been submitted or exathined provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of The Uniform Act and of this Bylaw. The holder of such permit shall proceed at his own risk without assurance that the permit for the entire building or structure will be granted. (d)Retention of Plans: One set of examined plans, specifications, and computations shall be
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retained by the authority having jurisdiction for a period of not less than 90 days from the date of completion of the work covered therein, and one set of examined plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant, which set shall be kept on such building at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress, and available for inspection by the Director. (e) Plans, submitted for checking, for which no permit is issued, and on which no action is taken by the applicant for 90 days, may be destroyed by the Director. (0 Validity: The issue or granting of a permit or examination of plans and specifications shall not be construed to be a permit for, or authorization of, any violation of any of the provisions of The Uniform Act. No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of The Uniform Act shall be valid except insofar as the work or use which it authorizes is lawful. (g)The issue of a permit based upon plans and specifications shall not prevent the Director from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans and specifications or from preventing building operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of The Uniform Act, this Bylaw or any other Bylaw of the City. (h)Expiration: Every permit issued by the Director shall expire by limitation and become null and void, if the building authorized by such permit is not commenced within 90 days from the date of issue of such permit, or if the building authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 120 days at any time after the work is commenced. Providing that if it appears to the Director that special circumstances
B.L. 5023 exist he may either: (i)extend the period of validity of the Building Permit or, (ii)if the work has not been suspended or abandoned for a period exceeding one year calculated from the date of expiration of the Building Permit, he may reactivate a Building Permit for an additional 90 days. For work which the Director has allowed to continue pursuant to (i) or (ii) above, before such work can be recommenced a new permit shall first be obtained and the fee thereof shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work should no changes have been made or proposed to be made in the original plans.
(1) Suspension or Revocation of Permit issued in error The Director may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit whenever the permit is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or in violation of any provision of The Uniform Act, or any regulations made pursuant to The Uniform Act, or in - violation of any Provincial or Federal legislation or regulation, or any City bylaw or resolution. 10. Building Permit Fees A fee for each permit shall be paid in accordance with "Schedule "A" " appended to and forming a part of this Bylaw. 11. Occupancy Permit (a)Use or Occupancy: No building shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or portion thereof shall be made until the Director has issued an Occupancy Permit. (b)Changes in Use: Changes in the character or the use of a building shall not be made except as specified in The Uniform Act.
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) Issue of Permit: After final inspection when it is found that the building complies with the provisions of The Uniform Act, and a request has been made by the applicant or owner, the Director shall issue an Occupancy Permit. 12. Violations and Penalties (a)It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, improve, convert, move, relocate, remove, demolish, equip, use or occupy any building, or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a permit as provided by this Bylaw. (b)Any person who commits a breach of any of the provisions of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $500.00 and costs, and in default of payment to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 30 days, or to both fine and imprisonment. (c)The conviction of a person for any violation of this Bylaw does not operate as a bar to further prosecution under this Bylaw for the continued neglect or failure on the part of the person to comply with the provisions of this Bylaw, and any such violation of this Bylaw shall be regarded as of a continuing nature. 13.
The following provisions are appended to and form a part of this
Bylaw: Part 1 USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY DURING CONSTRUCTION Part 2 PROVISIONAL OCCUPANCY OF PUBLIC PROPERTY Part 3 MOVING OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES Part 4 SWIMMING POOLS Part 5 SIGNS
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Bylaw 4256, The Edmonton Building Permit Bylaw - 1974, is
repealed. READ a first time this READ a second time this
day of
v6/91n/ /We
_..,, A.D. 1908;
/e/ A.D. 147 ag..3 day of 1/m/
READ a third time and duly passed this /3
day of
A.D. 1974. THE CITY OF EDMONTON / V
MAY
CITY tERK.
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SCHEDULE "A" - Building Permit Fees (a) Fee Schedule Fee
Total Valuation Up to and including $20,000.00
$3.00 per $1,000.00 or a fraction thereof, providing the minimum fee shall be $10.00.
Each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof over $20,000.00
$2.50
(b)Provisions Relating to Fees In the event of work being started on any building, including excavation, before a permit for such work has been obtained double the above fee shall then be charged. (c)Determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of The Uniform Act or this Bylaw shall be made by the Director. (d)Water Fee In addition to the fees payable pursuant to the above fee schedule, when applicable, the following water fee is payable: - 60 per $1,000.00 value of building with a minimum charge of $6.00, to a maximum charge of $300.00.
SCHEDULE "B" Fees for Encroachments onto Public Property (a)
For a structural projection above a highway or public place the annual fee of $1.00 per 0.10 sq. m. (1.08 sq.ft.) per floor for space occupied with a minimum annual fee of $50.00.
(b)
For a structural projection at or below a highway or public place the annual fee of $2.00 per 0.10 sq.m. (1.08 sq. ft.) for space occupied with a minimum annual fee of $50.00.
SCHEDULE "Cl" Form of Bond Required for Moving Permit for other than moving contractors BOND
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents that Province of Alberta (hereinafter called the "principal") and (hereinafter called the "Surety") are held and firmly bound to the City of Edmonton (hereinafter called the "City") as trustee for all persons who may suffer or sustain damage or loss from any negligence, neglect or any unlawful act or omission of the principal in the moving of a certain building namely:
from
to
in the penal sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) of good and lawful money of Canada for the payment of which sum we hereby bind ourself and each of our heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns as the case may be firmly by these presents: and
WHEREAS the principal has applied to the Director of the Building Inspection Branch of the City of Edmonton for a moving permit under this Bylaw to move a certain building, namely from
to
, and
SCHEDULE "C Form of Bond Required for Moving Permit for Moving Contractors
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we (name of , hereinafter called the Principal, as Moving Contractor) Principal, and (Insurance Company) (hereinafter called the Surety) as Surety, are jointly and severally held and firmly bound unto the City of Edmonton, a Municipal Corporation, (hereinafter called the Obligee), in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) of lawful money of Canada, to be paid to the Obligee its successors and assigns, or to the nominee of the Obligee, for which payment well and truly be made, we, bind ourselves, and our respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
SEALED with our seals and dated this 19
day of
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WHEREAS the Principal has applied for a permit to carry on business within the City of Edmonton as a Moving Contractor; and
WHEREAS the City of Edmonton, Building Permit Bylaw - 1974, Bylaw • No. 4256, as amended, provides in effect that no permit shall be issued to a Moving Contractor until a bond in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) shall have been filed with the City Clerk, City Hall, Edmonton and that said bond shall constitute an asset of the principal in case the principal is found liable for damages to any by reason of or arising directly or indirectly from any negligence, neglect, or any lawful act or omission of the person named in the Bond, that is "the applicant", in any way arising out of the moving of a building for which a Moving Permit is issued, not to exceed in total the said sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), shall be chargeable against this bond. NOW THEREFORE the condition of the above obligation is that if the above principal is not found by a competent court liable for damages to any person as mentioned in the next preceding paragraph during the time this bond is in force and effect, than this obligation shall be void, but otherwise it shall be and remain in full force and effect while the principal continues to carry on business in the City of Edmonton as a Moving Contractor. Provided, however, that the principal or Surety may at any time give two calendar months' notice in writing to the City Ball, Edmonton, Alberta of intention to terminate the obligation hereby undertaken, then this obligation shall cease and determine as at the date.named in said Notice as the date of terminAtion thereof, but the principal and surety shall be liable under this Bond in respect of all acts, matters or things taking place, arising or done by the principal which may result in a charge being made on this Bond from the date hereof to the date of such termination: As soon as reasonably practicable after the City becomes aware of any act, matter or thing done by the principal which may result in a charge being made against this Bond, it will notify the principal at its address shown below. SIGNED, SEALED and DELIVERED )
) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )
Principal
Surety By
Attorney-in-Fact
SCHEDULE "D" Moving Permit Fees (a) For each building or part of a building not exceeding 30 sq. in. (322.8 square feet) in area
$10.00
(b) For each building or part of a building exceeding 30 sq.m. (322.8 square feet) in area
$20.00
SCHEDULE "E" Sign Permit Fees Fee
Type of Sign 1.(a) Electric signs less than 1 sq. in. (10.76 sq.ft.) in area
$10.00
(b) Non-electric signs less than 5 sq.m. (53.8 sq. ft.) in area *
$10.00
2.(a) Signs over 7.6 in. (24.9 feet) in height (measured from the base of the sign structure to the highest portion of the sign)
$20.00
(b) Signs over 50 sq. in. (538 sq. ft.) in area *
3. All other signs
$20.00
$10.00
*Area - for the purpose of this table, the area shall be determined by multiplying the longest vertical distance by the longest horizontal distance of the display surface. (See definitions)
Dimensions for signs having moving parts shall be calculated from the outermost edges when the sign or portion thereof is in motion.
In the event of work being started for which a sign permit is required before a permit for such work has been issued, double the required fees shall be charged.
PART 1
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. USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY DURING CONSTRUCTION Section 1.1. GENERAL PROVISIONS No person shall place or store any material or equipment necessary for the work authorized by a building permit on, nor project or swing any cranes, hoists or other apparatus over, a street, lane, or public sidewalk, nor shall any work be performed thereon except in accordance with the provisions of this Part. 1.1.2.
No person shall perform any work on any building or structure, if by so doing he endangers pedestrians on the street that abuts the property line, unless the pedestrians are protected as specified in this Part.
1.1.3.
Any material, apparatus or structure temporarily occupying public property, including fences and walkways, shall be adequately lighted between sunset and sunrise.
1.1.4.
No building permit shall be issued to any person, firm or corporation applying for permission to locate building materials, fences or other temporary obstructions upon, nor project or swing any equipment or apparatus over, any City-owned property (including any part of a City highway, sidewalk, or boulevard) unless the applicant first complies with the provisions of this section; the owner of land that will benefit from a temporary permission to occupy, project or swing over Cityowned property for material storage, hoisting of materials and equipment or like purposes, or his agent, shall first obtain an additional permit containing the following terms, covenants and conditions all of whith are hereby declared to be performed and observed by the applicant:
(a) all temporary structures and works shall be maintained in a neat, safe and sound condition so that persons lawfully upon abutting City-owned property shall not be endangered or unduly inconvenienced thereby; and (b) the applicant shall keep the abutting City-owned property clear of ice, ruts, dirt or any obstruction which may arise from the work that is being done on the private property abutting the City-owned property with particular care being exercised on crossings leading from the private work across City boulevards, walks, or highways, and (c) the applicant shall not cat.-:e or permit damAge by means of tracked or other heavy equipment to City roads, sidewalks, boulevards, or curbs and will promptly and properly repair such damage should it be caused; and (d) the applicant shall indemnify and save harmless the city at all times while occupying the City property from all n•
damages and costs and claims actions and causes of action occasioned or arising, or alleged to arise directly, indirectly or incidentally by reason of the use by the applicant of City property for the purpose of storing building materials, the use of cranes, hoists or other apparatus projecting over City property, or by otherwise assisting the applicant to more effectively carry out his work upon adjoining privately owned land.
1.1.5.
The applicant, before commencing to use any City-owned property shall file with the City Clerk proof of comprehensive general liability insurance with a limit of liability of at least $500,000.00 per occurrence inclusive for bodily injury and/or property damage.
Section 1.2. FENCING BARRICADE and COVERED WAY 1.2.1.
If the railing, fence or covered way, required by regulations made pursuant to the Alberta Uniform Building Standards Act, is located on a street, lane or public sidewalk, then pro-
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If the walkway is relocated off the sidewalk, an approved walking surface must be provided. For the purpose of this section, a walkway is an unobstructed passageway for the use of pedestrian traffic.
1.2.3.
When the railing of the walkway or covered way is so close to the travelled portion of the highway that vehicles passing on the highway may come in contact with the walkway or covered way then the applicant shall: (a)provide a guard, as defined in the regulations made pursuant to the Alberta Uniform Building Standards Act, without openings below the railing level between the walkway or covered way and travelled portion of the highway, and (b)provide a timber buffer not less than 300 mm
(11.8
inches) in width extending to a height of 200 im (7.87 inches) above the lowest level of the walkway or covered way.
1.2.4.
If materials are stored or work is done on the roof of a covered way, the street sides and ends of the roof shall be protected by a tight curb board not less than 300 mm (11.8 inches) high and a railing not less than 1 070 mm (42.1 inches) high.
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HEIGHT OF CONSTRUCTION
DISTANCE FROM CONSTRUCTION TO WALKWAY
PROTECTION REQUIRED
2.4 m. (7.87 ft.) or less
Less than 2.1 in. (6.89 feet) 2.1 in. (6.89 feet) or more
Railing
More than 2.4 in. (7.87 feet)
None *
Less than 2.1 in. (6.89 ft.) Fence & Covered Way 2.1 m. (6.89 ft.) or one-fourth height of construction or less whichever distance is greater
Fence & Covered Way
2.1 in. (6.89 ft.) or onefourth to one-half height of construction whichever distance is greater
Fence
2.1 in. (6.89 ft.) or at least one-half height of construction whichever distance is greater
None *
* If any part of the minimum distance to the walkway is on public property then a railing shall be provided on the construction side of the walkway. Section 1.3. USE OF STREETS OR PUBLIC PROPERTY 1.3.1.
Material or equipment necessary for the work under a building permit may be placed.or stored on public property in the following locations: (a) in front of the Building Site. In the one-third portion of the roadway of the street that is adjacent to the curb in front of the building site for which a permit has been issued; provided that in any special case the Director may reduce for cause the area of roadway to be so used.
- 5 (b) in front of the Adjoining Site. In the roadway of the street adjoining the.building site for which a permit has been issued to the same extent under the same restriction as specified in Subsection (a). A waiver of claim for damages against the City on account of such placement or storage must be provided by the applicant to the Director before such materials or equipment may be placed or stored. (c) in the Lane. In the lane adjoining the building site for which a permit has been issued, provided that a clear and unobstructed roadway not less than 3.7 m. (12.1 feeWin width is maintained through such lane along the building site.
(d) Public Sidewalk in front or at the side of building site. On any portion of the public sidewalk in front of or at the side of the building site for which a permit has been issued, except on the walkway required to be maintained.
1.3.2. Material and equipment necessary for work to be done under a permit shall not be placed or stored on public property so as to obstruct free and convenient approach to any fire hydrant, fire or police alarm box, utility box, catch basin, or manhole, or so as to interfere with the free flow of water in any street or lane gutter.
1.3.3.
The mixing of mortar or concrete on public property shall be done in a mechanical mixer or in a tight box in such a manner as to prevent dripping or splashing on the public property.
1.3.4.
A substantial protective frame and boarding shall be built around and over every tree, street lamp, utility box, fire or police alarm box, fire hydrant, catch basin, and manhole that may be damaged by any work being done under the permit. This protection shall be maintained while such work is being done.
- 6 When the area or a portion thereof occupied by a public sidewalk is to be excavated, the holder of the building permit shall construct a substantial temporary walkway not less than 1.5 in. (4.9 feet), in width for pedestrian travel over the areas to be excavated or around the same. The walkway over the excavated area shall be designed for a uniform live load of 7.2 K.N./m2 (150.4 lbs. per square foot). The walkway shall be provided with suitable ramps or stairs at each end and with a handrail not less than 1,070 mm (42.1 inches) high along each side or with a railing on one side and a fence on the other, as the case may require. The walkway around the excavated area shall be as close to the excavation on the street side as possible and constructed with a railing not less than 1,070 mm (42.1 inches) high and a fence on the excavation side of the walkway.
1.3.6.
Where cranes, hoists or other apparatus used in the construction, alteration or demolition of buildings, project or swing over or are capable of projecting or swinging over City-owned property, the owner of the land that will benefit from a temporary permission to project or swing any equipment or apparatus over City-owned property or his agent shall first submit a suitable drawing indicating the maximum extent of the projection. The granting of approval to temporarily project or swing any equipment or apparatus over City-owned property does not imply approval to project or swing over adjacent private property.
PART 2 PROVISIONAL OCCUPANCY OF PUBLIC PROPERTY Section 2.1. SCOPE 2.1.1.
Subject to Part 5 of this Bylaw and subject to the exceptions set out in this part no structure or part thereof or any appendage thereto shall project beyond the property line of the building site beneath, on, or above highway or public place.
2.1.2.
The Director is hereby authorized to grant the privilege of erecting a structure overhanging a highway or public place and/or of excavating and placing a structure under a highway or public place but with respect only to the structures or appendages hereinafter described. (a) above a highway or public place the following:
( i) ( ii)
oriel windows;
( iii)
unroofed porches;
( iv)
cornices;
( v)
belt courses;
( vi)
water tables;
( vii)
capitals;
(viii)
bases;
( ix)
marquees of either non-combustible construction or
balconies;
of combustible construction with a one-hour fire resistive rating; and ( x)
awnings;
( xi)
other architectural projections similar to those described in (i) to (viii) hereof.
(b) below a highway or public place, footings and weeping tile.
-22.1.3. All structures overhanging or under a highway or public place other than the structures mentioned in this section must be approved by City Council pursuant to Section 172, of the Municipal Government Act.
Section 2.2. EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
2.2.1.
Before the issue of any building permit authorizing the erection of a structure described in Section 2.1. Subsection 2 hereof, the owner of the land from which the structure will project over or under a highway or public place will execute and deposit with the Director an agreement with the City of Edmonton containing the following:
(a)that the owner and his successor in title to the said land shall for the privilege granted pay an annual rental as provided in Schedule "B", appended to and forming a part of this Bylaw.
(b)that the annual rental for the privilege shall be added to and deemed to be part of the taxes of the adjacent land to which it is appurtenant and the provisions of the Tax Recovery Act are applicable thereto.
(c) that the owner and his successor in title to the said land shall indemnify the City in full against any claim for damage sustained by reason of the existence of the privilege and will indemnify the City for any extra expense to which the City may be put because of the privilege granted, particularly, with respect to the construction of any City work on the highway or public place. (d)that the owner will properly backfill and compact where the work projects into a highway or public place. (e) that the terms and conditions of the agreement shall be deemed covenants running with the said land.
(0 that the City shall have the right to file a Caveat against the said land in order to inform any person dealing with the said land concerning the nature and extent of the agreement and in order to secure performance of the said agreement.
(g) that the owner will pay the cost of preparing the agreement and filing the Caveat.
Section 2.3. CLEARANCE ABOVE GRADE
2.3.1.
Those structures referred to in Section 2.1.2. (a)(i) to (xi) hereof, excepting (ix) and (x), may project over a highway or public place a distance determined by the clearance of the lowest point of the projection above the grade immediately below the structure. (a) where the clearance above grade is less than 2.4 m. (7.87 feet), no projection is permitted.
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- 4 (b) where the clearance is 2.4 m. (7.87 ft.), or over, 25 m in. (0.98 inches) of projection is permitted for each additional 25 mm. (0.98 inches) of clearance, provided that no such projection shall extend over a highway or public place a distance in excess of 1.2 in. (3.9 feet).
Section 2.4. MARQUEE 2.4.1.
For the purpose of this section a marquee shall include any object or decoration attached to or made a part of said marquee.
2.4.2.
(a) The horizontal clearance between a marquee and the curb line shall be not less than 0.6 in. (1.97 feet) (b) A marquee projecting more than two-thirds of the distance from the property line to the curb line shall be not less than 3.65 m. (11.97 feet) above the ground or pavement below. (c) A marquee projecting two-thirds or less, than the distance from the property line to the curb line shall be not less than 2.4 in. (7.87 feet) above the ground or pavement below.
2.4.3.
The maximum heights or thickness of a marquee measured vertically from its lowest to its highest point shall not exceed 1 in. (3.28 feet) when the marquee projects more than two-thirds of the distance from the property line to the curb line and shall not exceed 3 m. (9.8 feet) when the marquee projects two-thirds or less, than the distance from the property line to the curb line.
2.4.4.
A marquee shall be supported entirely from the building and constructed as specified in the regulations made pursuant to the Alberta Uniform Building Standards Act.
2.4.5.
(a) The roof of a marquee or any part thereof may be a skylight provided wire glass of not less than 6 in in. (0.24 inches) thickness and with no single pane more than 460 in in. (18.1 inches) wide is used.
- 5 (b) Every roof and skylight of a marquee shall be sloped to downspouts which shall be connected to the public sewer in accordance with regulations made pursuant to the Alberta Plumbing and Drainage Act. 2.4.6.
Every marquee shall be so located as not to interfere with or obstruct. (a)the operation of any exterior standpipe, (b)the passage of stairways, (c)exits from a building, or (d)the installation or maintenance of any City utility.
Section 2.5. AWNINGS 2.5.1.
For the purpose of this section, an awning is defined as a temporary shelter supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building.
2.5.2.
Awnings shall have noncombustible frames but may have combustible coverings. Every awning shall be collapsible, retractable, or capable of being folded against the face of the supporting building. When collapsed, retracted, or folded, the design shall be such that the awning does not block any required exit.
2.5.3.
Except as provided in 2.5.2. a fixed awning not more than 3 m. (9.84 feet) in length may be erected over a doorway on the main floor of a building.
2.5.4.
Awnings may extend over public property not more than 2.1 m. (6.89 feet) from the face of a supporting building but no portion shall extend nearer than 0.6 in. (1.97 feet) to the face of the nearest curb line measured horizontally. In no case shall the awning extend over public property greater than two-thirds of the distance from the property line to the nearest curb in front of the building site.
2.5.5.
All portions of any awning shall be at least 2.4 m. (7.87 feet) above any public walkway.
-62.5.6.
Except as provided in (2.5.5), a valance attached to an awning shall not project above the roof of the awning at the point of attachment and shall not extend more than 300 mm. (11.8 inches) below the roof of the awning at the point of attachment, but in no case shall any portion of a valance be less than 2.1 in. (6.89 feet) in height above a public way. PROJECTION BEYOND A PROPERTY LINE
Section 2.6 2.6.1.
Structural components of projections mentioned in this part shall be constructed of those materials and with the types of construction specified in the regulations made pursuant to the Alberta Uniform Building Standards Act.
2.6.2.
The projection of any structure or appendage into a highway or public place shall be the distance measured horizontally from the property line to the outermost point of the projection.
2.6.3.
Excepting a curb or buffer block, no part of any structure or appendage thereto shall project into any lane. A curb or buffer block shall not project into a lane more than 230 mm. (9.06 inches) and shall not exceed a height of 230 ww. (9.06 inches)above grade.
-72.6.4.
Doors either fully opened or when opening shall not project beyond a property line to a highway, public place or lane.
2.6.5.
Whenever pursuant to this Part the Director permits any structure or appendage referred to herein to project over or under a highway or public place, the person who owns or leases the structure or appendage shall obtain Public Liability and Property Damage insurance so that if injury is caused to any person or property on a highway or public place directly, indirectly or incidentally by reason of such projecting structure or appendage then the owner or lessee will be able to make adequate compensation should civil liability arise therefrom.
PART 3 MOVING OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES Section 3.1. GENERAL 3.1.1.
No person shall move a building or structure, or part of a building or structure, from one site to another within the limits of the City of Edmonton, or from a site outside to one within the limits of the City of Edmonton, or from a site within to one outside the limits of the City of Edmonton unless and until the owner of such building, has,
(a)obtained a moving permit from the Director to move such building or part of building or structure, and (b)in the case of a building to be moved to a site in any other municipality, obtained the written approval of such other municipality to locate the building on the particular site, and (c)submitted to the Director written permission from the Provincial Department of Highways that such move is permitted for a designated route, and (d)obtained the necessary building permit for the siting and/or renovation of the building to be moved.
Section 3.2. PERMITS
3.2.1.
A Moving Permit shall not be issued to other than a moving contractor unless: (a)the applicant is moving his own building, and (b)the said building does not exceed 30 square m. (322.8 square feet) in area, and
- 3 Section 3.3. PERMIT FEES 3.3.1. Moving Permit fees shall be paid in accordance with Schedule "D" attached to and forming a part of this Bylaw.
Section 3.4. PROCEDURES 3.4.1. An owner or mover must produce for the Director a written statement of ownership of the building or structure before a Moving Permit shall be issued to him.
3.4.2. No permit to move a building or structure, or part of a building or structure shall be issued until the applicant has submitted to the Director written approval from the following City Departments, designating the specific route along which the building may be moved:
(a) Edmonton Power
(b) Traffic Section - Engineering Department
(c) l edmonton telephones'
(d) Parks and Recreation Department
(e) Police Department
PART 4 SWIMMING POOLS Section 4.1. 4.1.1.
PURPOSE and SCOPE
The purpose of this part of the Bylaw is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the fencing of and the location and maintenance of safeguards related to private swimming pools.
Section 4.2. DEFINITIONS and ABBREVIATIONS
4.2.1.
(a) APPROVED means approved by the Director.
(b) FENCE means a barrier constructed of chain link metal or of wood, stone, metal or material having an approved degree of strength.
(c) GATE means a swinging or sliding barrier or door used to fill or close any access.
(d) PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL means a privately-owned, indoor or outdoor pool of water, other than a wading or reflecting pool.
(e) WADING OR REFLECTING POOLS shall be considered as those capable of containing water to a depth of 460 in in. (18.1 inches) or less at any point.
Section 4.3. ENTRY RESTRICTIONS 4.3.1.
Every private swimming pool shall be secured against entry of the public other than owners, tenants or their guests.
- 2 4.3.2. No privately-owned, outdoor swimming pool shall be constructed or maintained unless there is erected and maintained entirely around such pool an approved fence, except that a wall of a building may be considered to provide adequate protection for its length when substituted for any portion of a fence.
4.3.3. Every fence enclosing an outdoor swimming pool shall be at least 1.85 in. (6.07 feet). in height above the ground level outside the enclosure and shall be of close-boarded, chain link or other approved design such that it will reasonably deter children from climbing over or crawling through or under it to gain access to the fenced-in area. Gates, in the aforesaid fence, shall provide protection equivalent to the fence and shall be equipped with a self-latching lock located near the top and on the inside of the gate. Every gate shall be locked except when the fenced-in area is actually being used and supervised by the owner of the premises or other adult person authorized by the owner to supervise the use of the pool.
4.3.4. No barbed wire nor device for projecting an electric current shall form part of a fence or gate.
4.3.5. No fence shall be required around that part of a private outdoor swimming pool where the top of the outside wall of the pool is at least 1.85 m. (6.07 feet) above the level of the grade abutting the wall and where such wall is so constructed and maintained as to provide for access only by the gate or gates constructed in accordance with Section 4.3.3.
Section 4.4. STRUCTURAL DESIGN 4.4.1.
Every swimming pool and structure shall be designed and constructed in accordance with regulations made pursuant to the Alberta Uniform Building Standards Act.
• - 3 Section 4.5. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
4.5.1.
All electrical equipment including the installation, wiring and ground fault protection shall be in accordance with the following regulations currently in force and effect: The Electrical Protection Act of the Province of Alberta, The Canadian Electrical Code, Part I and The City of Edmonton Electrical Bylaw.
Section 4.6. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 4.6.1.
A private swimming pool shall be so constructed so that: (a)the depth of the pool shall be clearly marked at the deepest point, the point 1.4 in. (4.59 feet) in depth, and the shallowest point.
(b)it is provided with at least one exit ladder or stair from the deepest part of the pool where the greatest dimension of the pool does not exceed 9.15 in. (30 feet). An additional ladder or stair is to be provided at the opposite end of the pool where the pool exceeds the 9.15 in. (30 feet).
PART 5
SIGNS
Section 5.1.
5.1.1.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this part of the Bylaw is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the erection, use, location and maintenance of all signs and sign structures excepting signs erected under the traffic bylaw to regulate and control traffic. This Section applies to signs located within malls, pedways and passenger stations, but does not apply to other signs located within a building.
Section 5.2. DEFINITIONS and ABBREVIATIONS
5.2.1.
For the purpose of this part, certain abbreviations, terms, phrases, words and their derivatives shall be construed as specified in this Part. Words used in the singular include the plural, and the plural and singular. Words used in the masculine gender include the feminine, and the feminine the masculine.
5.2.2.
LANE menas any public space or thoroughfare 6.1 in. (20 feet) or less but not less than 3 m.(9.84 feet) width which has been dedicated or deeded to the public for public use.
APPROVED PLASTIC MATERIAL means one which the authority having jurisdiction has found to be suitable functionally for the purpose for which it is offered and tested in accordance with , C.S.A. Standards for plastic sign use. 5.2.3.
No Definition.
5.2.4.
- 2 CLEARANCE means the vertical distance measured from the lowest point of the sign, sign structure or display to the ground, grade, sidewalk, roof or floor below.
CLOTH SIGN means any sign, banner, pennant, valance or advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas or other fabric with or without frames.
COMBINATION SIGN means any sign which combines the characteristics of two more types of signs.
CURB LINE means the line at the face of the curb nearest to the street or roadway. In the absence of a curb, the curb line shall be established by the City Engineer.
5.2.5.
.DISPLAY SURFACE means the area made available by the sign structures for the purpose of displaying the advertising message.
5.2.6.
ELECTRIC SIGN means any sign containing electrical wiring, but not including signs illuminated by an exterior reflected light source.
5.2.7.
FACIA SIGN means any sign attached to or erected against the wall of a building or structure, with the exposed face of the sign in a plane approximately parallel to the plane of the said wall. Facia Signs which emeed 150 mm• (5.9 inches) projection shall also comply with the requirements for Projecting Signs.
5.2.8.
GRADE (Ground Level) means the average of the finished ground level surrounding the sign. In case signs are parallel to and within 1.5 m.(4.92 feet) of a sidewalk, the ground level shall be measured at the sidewalk. GROUND SIGN means a sign, which is wholly supported by one or more uprights or poles, supported by braces in or upon the ground.
5.2.9.
No Definition.
5.2.10.
No Definition.
5.2.11.
No Definition.
5.2.12. No Definition. 5.2.13. No Definition. 5.2.14. MALL is an arcade, or roofed structure either partially or fully enclosed and used exclusively as a passageway between .buildings. MARQUEE
is a canopy or permanent structure, which is roofed
and attached to and supported by a building and projecting over public property. 5.2.15.
NONCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
means any material so defined by '
regulations made pursuant to the Alberta Uniform Building Standards Act. NONSTRUCTURAL TRIM means the molding, battens, caps, nailing strips, latticing, cutouts or letters and walkways which are attached to the sign structure. 5.2.16. No Definition. 5.2.17. PLASTIC MATERIAL (see "Approved Plastic material"). POLE SIGN means a sign supported wholly by a non-braced pole, poles or uprights, in the ground and which are not a part of a building. PRIVATE PROPERTY - For the purpose of this Part, the words "Private Property" shall include public parks.
- 4 PROJECTION means the horizontal distance by which a sign extends over public property or beyond the building. .PROJECTING SIGN means a sign which, projects from and is supported by a wall of any building or structure. PYLON SIGN (see "Pole Sign") 5.2.18.
No Definition.
5.2.19. ROOF SIGN means a sign erected upon or above a roof or parapet - of a building structure. 5.2.20. SIGN means any medium including its structure and component parts, Which is used or intended to be used to attract attention for commercial purposes, other than paint on the surface of a building. SIGN STRUCTURE means the supports, uprights, braces and frame - work.,of a.sign., STRUCTURE means that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind, or any piece or work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner. - 5.2.21.
TETORARY SIGN means any sign intended to be displayed for a
limited period of time.
• 5.2.22.
No Definition.
5.2.23.
No Definition.
5.2.24.
No Definition.
Section 5.3. PERMITS, FEES and INSPECTION
5.3.1.
No sign shall hereafter be erected, re-erected, constructed or alLered except as provided by this Part and a sign permit for the same has been issued by the Director. A separate
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sign permit shall be required for each sign and the Director shall not issue a permit where it appears that the applicant or applicants' agent has not complied with the bylaws and regulations, or any of them, pertaining to signs and sign structures and the erection thereof. In addition, electrical permits shall be obtained for electric signs from Edmonton Power. EXCEPTION: - the Director may issue one sign permit for special temporary displays (see Subsection 5.16.1.). Application for a sign permit shall be made in writing
5.3.2.
upon forms furnished by the Director. Such application shall contain the locations by street and address of the owner andthe name and address of the sign contractor or erector. The Director may require the filing of plans or other pertinent information where, in his opinion, such information is necessary to insure compliance with this Part. •
In Addition to the requiraments of the Alberta Architects Act and the Engineering and Related Professions Act, wherever, in the opinion of the Director, the construction of the proposed sign structure requires architectural or engineering skill or knowledge, then the plans and specifications shall be prepared and signed by an Architect or Professional Engineer, and if deemed necessary by the Director, the construction of such sign structure shall be carried out under the supervision of an Architect or a Professional Engineer registered in the Province of Alberta.
5.3.3.
The following signs shall not require a sign permit. These exceptions shall not be construed as relieving the owner of the sign from the responsibility of its erection and maintenance, and its compliance with the provisions of this Bylaw or any other bylaw regulating signs:
- 6 the changing of the advertising copy or message on:
(a)
(i) a painted or printed sign (ii) theatre marquees designed for replacement copy (iii)any similar sign specifically designed for replacement copy. painting, repainting, or cleaning of an advertising
(b)
structure or the changing of the advertising copy or message thereon shall not be considered an erection or alteration • which requires a sign permit unless a structural change is made. (c)
non-electric sign located 2.15 m.(7 feet) or less
above grade and not projecting over public property. (d)
non-electric signs 1 sq. m.(10.75 sq. feet) or less
in area, which are located more 2.15 m. (7 feet) above grade and not projecting over public property. (e)
the removing of a sign from a sign structure for
maintenance purposes and re-erecting it in the same location provided no alterations are made to the sign. (f)
signs located within a mall, pedway and passenger
stations.
5.3.4. SIGN PERMIT FEE - A fee shall be paid to the Director for .each permit required by this Part in accordance with Schedule "E" attached to and forming a part of this Bylaw.
5.3.5 All signs, whether existing or hereafter erected together with all of their supports, braces, guys, and anchors shall be kept in repair and in proper state of preservation. The display surfaces of all such signs shall be kept painted or posted at all times. 5.3.6. All signs for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspections by the Director. The Director may order the removal of any sign that is not maintained in accordance with the provisions of Subsection 5.3.5. All signs, whether existing or hereafter erected, may be reinspected at the discretion of the Director.
Section 5.4.
DESIGN and CONSTRUCTION
5.4.1. (a) General. Signs and sign structures shall be designed and constructed in accordance with regulations made pursuant to the Alberta Uniform Building Standards Act.
5.4.2. (a) Supports and Construction. The supports for all signs and sign structures shall be placed in or upon private property only and shall be securely built, and erected in conformance with the requirements of this Bylaw. (b)Materials. Except for display surfaces, materials of construction for signs and sign structures shall be of the quality and grade as specified for buildings in the regulations made pursuant to the Alberta Uniform Building Standards Act. (c)Display Surfaces. Display surfaces in all types of signs may be made of metal, approved plastics or glass, in accordance with the area limitations set forth in Table 5.4.A.
- 8 TABLE 5.4.A SIZE, THICKNESS AND TYPE OF GLASS PANELS IN SIGNS MAXIMUM SIZE OF EXPOSED GLASS PANELS ANY DIMENSION
AREA
MINIMUM THICKNESS OF GLASS 760 mm. (29.92 in.) .32 m.2 (500 sq.in.) 3 mm. (1/8 in.) 1,140 3,660 (over 3,660
TYPE OF GLASS
Plain, Plate or Wired mm. (44.88 in.) - 45 m-2 (700 sq.in.) 5 mm. (3/16 in.) Plain, Plate or Wired mm. (144.09 in.) 2.30 m.2(3,600 sq.in.) 6 mm. (1/4 in.) Plain, Plate or Wired (over (over 6 mm. (1/4 in.) Wired Glass (over mm.) 144.09 in.) 2.3 m2)(3,600 sq.in.)
Section 5.5. 5.5.1.
GENERAL
(a) The requirements set forth in this Section 5.5 shall apply to all signs governed by this Bylaw. (b) For the purpose of determining required clearance, dimensions shall be from the closest portion of any sign or part thereof . whether stationary or moving.
5.5.2.
(a) No sign or sign structure shall be located in such a manner that any portion of its surface or supports will obstruct or interfere in any way with the free use of any fire escape, exit standpipe, firefighting access panel or any other similar requirement of the regulations made pursuant to the Alberta Uniform Building Standards Act. (b) No sign or portion thereof shall obstruct any window or ventilator to such an extent that any light or ventilation is reduced to a point below that as required by this or any other bylaw or regulation. (c) All signs shall be so located as to maintain all clearances from underground or overhead electric, power and service lines in compliance with all relevant Municipal, Provincial and Federal regulations.
- 9 (d)No portion of any sign or sign structure shall be located on or closer than 1.5 in. (4.92 feet) from the parapet wall or from the outer edge of the roof if no parapet exists. EXCEPTIONS: Signs or sign structures may be located where prohibited in Sentence (d) provided: ( i) the distance measured vertically from the roof surface to the top of the sign or sign structure does not exceed 1 in. (3.28 feet). Or
(ii) they do not exceed 15.25 in. (50.02 feet) in length measured horizontally and are provided with 1.5 in. (4.92 feet) of unobstructed space at each end, or of any length with 1.5 in. (4.92 feet) of open space other than vertical roof surface if no parapet exists.
(e) No portion of any sign or sign structure located in a mall, pedway or passenger station shall have a clearance of less than 2.3 in. (7.54 feet) when:
(1) the sign projects over or is located above any area which, in the opinion of the Director, is a passageway, designed or used for pedestrian travel;
(ii) the sign projects over or is located above any area which becomes a passageway after the sign is erected, in which case the sign shall be altered to make it comply for clearance.
Section 5.6. POLE SIGNS 5.6.1. General. Pole signs shall be constructed of materials and designed as provided in Section 5.4.
- 9 -,. , (d) No portion of any sign or sign structure shall be located on or closer than 1.5 in. (4.92 feet) from the parapet wall or from the outer edge of the roof if no parapet exists. EXCEPTIONS: Sis or sign structures may be located where prohibited in Sen ence (d) provided: ( i) the distance me ured vertically from the roof surface to the top of the si or sign structure does not exceed 1 in. (3.28 feet). or (ii) they do not exceed 15.25 m. (50.02 feet) in length measured horizontally and are provided with 1.5 in. (4.92 feet) of unobstructed space at each end, or of any length with 1.5 m. (4.92 feet) of open space other than vertical roof surface if no parapet exists.
(e) No portion of any sign or sign structure located in a mall, pedway or passenger station shall have a clearance of less than 2.3 m. (7.54 feet) when:
(1)
the sign projects over or is located above any area which, in the opinion of the Director, is passageway, designed or used for pedestrian travel;
(ii) the sign projects over or is located above any area which becomes a passageway after the sign is erected, in which case the sign shall be altered to make it comply,or clearance.
Section 5.6. POLE SIGNS 5.6.1. General. Pole signs shall be constructed of materials and designed as provided in Section 5.4.
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All supports of pole signs shall be placed upon private property and shall be securely built.
5.6.3.
The clearance and projection as set forth in Table 5.5.A shall apply when the sign is located, as follows: (a) the sign projects over public property; (b) the sign projects over or is located above any area which, in the opinion of the Director, is a passageway, designed or used for pedestrian travel; (c) the sign projects over or is located above any area which becomes a passageway after the sign is erected, in which case the sign shall be altered to make it comply for projection and clearance.
Section 5.7. GROUND SIGNS •••
5.7.1.
Ground signs shall be constructed of any materials and designed as provided in Section 5.4.
5.7.2.
All supports of ground signs shall be placed upon private property and shall be securely built.
5.7.3.
The clearance and projection as set forth in Table 5.5.A shall apply when the sign is located, as follows; (a) the sign projects over public property; (b) the sign projects over or is located above any area which, in the opinion of the Director, is a passageway, designed or used for pedestrian travel; (c) the sign projects over or is located above any area which becomes a passageway after the sign is erected, in which case the sign shall be altered to make it comply for projection and clearance.
- 11 TABLE 5.5.A. PROJECTION AND CLEARANCE OF SIGNS CLEARANCE
MAXIMUM PROJECTION
Less than 2.4 m. (7.87 feet)
Not Permitted
2.4 in. (7.87 feet) to 3.6 m.(11.8 feet) Not to exceed 2/3 of distance from property line to curb line More than 3.6 in. (11.8 feet)
The horizontal distance from the closest point of the sign to the curb shall be no less than 305 mm. (1 foot)
No sign or sign structure shall project into any public lane whatsoever below a height of 4.3 in. (14.1 feet) above grade, and such projections shall not exceed 230 mm. (9 inches).
Section 5.8. 5.8.1.
ROOF SIGNS
Roof signs shall be constructed of materials and designed as provided in Section 5.4.
5.8.2.
Roof signs shall be thoroughly secured and anchored to the frame of the building over which they are constructed and erected.
5.8.3.
(a) The clearance and projection as set forth in Table 5.5.A. shall apply when the sign is located, as follows:
( i)
the sign projects over public property;
( ii)
the sign projects over or is located above any area which, in the opinion of the Director, is a passageway, designed or used for pedestrian travel;
(iii) the sign projects over or is located above any area which becomes a passageway after the sign is erected, in which case the sign shall be altered to make it comply for projection and clearance.
- 12 (b) Clearance and Access. Passage clear of all obstructions shall be left under or around, and immediately adjacent to, all signs exceeding a height of 1.25 in. (4.1 feet) above the roof thereunder. Such passages shall be not less than 1 in. (3.28 feet) wide and 1.25 in. (4.1 feet) high and shall be parapet or roof level. There shall be one such passage or access opening, as follows: ( i) for each roof sign upon a building (ii) an access opening for every 15.25 in. (50.02 feet) of horizontal roof sign extension. (Also see Section 5.5.).
Section 5.9.
5.9.1.
FACIA SIGNS
Facia signs shall be constructed of materials and designed as provided in Section 5.4.
5.9.2.
The clearance and projection as set forth in Table 5.5.A shall apply when the sign is located as follows:
(a) the sign projects over public property; (b) the sign projects over or is located above any area which in the opinion of the Director, is a passageway, designed or used for pedestrian travel;
(c) the sign projects over or is located above any area which becomes a passageway after the sign is erected, in which case the sign shall be altered to make it comply for projection and clearance.
- 13 Section 5.10. PROJECTING SIGNS 5.10.1.
Projecting signs shall be constructed of materials and designed as provided in Section 5.4.
5.10.2. The clearance and projection as set forth in Table 5.5.A shall apply when the sign is located, as follows: (a) the sign projects over public property; (b) the sign projects over or is located above any area which, in the opinion of the Director, is a passageway, designed or used for pedestrian travel; (c) the sign projects over or is located above any area which becomes a passageway after the sign is erected, in which case the sign shall be altered to make it comply for projection and clearance. Section 5.11. COMBINATION SIGNS . 5.11.1. Combination signs shall be constructed of materials and designed as provided in Section 5.4. 5.11.2. All supports of combination signs shall be placed in or upon private property and shall be securely built. 5.11.3.
The clearance and projection as set forth in Table 5.4.A shall apply when the sign is located, as follows: . (a) the sign projects over public property; .(b) the sign projects over or is located above any area which, in the opinion of the Director, is a passageway, designed or used for pedestrian travel.
- 14 = (c) the sign projects over or is located above any area which becomes a passageway after the sign is erected, in which case the sign shall be altered to make it comply for projection and clearance. (Also see Section 5.5.)
The individual sections of this Bylaw for roof, projecting, ground, facia, pole and marquee signs shall be applied for combination signs incorporating any or all of the aforesaid requirements.
Section 5.12. MARQUEE SIGNS
5.12.1.
Signs may be placed on, attached to, or constructed in a marquee. Such signs shall, for the purpose of determining projection, clearance, height and material, be considered a part of and shall meet the requirements of Table 5.5.A and Section 5.4.
Section 5.13. ELECTRIC SIGNS
5.13.1.
Electric signs shall be constructed of noncombustible materials, except approved plastics may be used. Electrical work of signs is not included in this Bylaw and the regulations pertaining to any such work shall be obtained from Edmonton Power.
Section 5.14. TEMPORARY SIGNS
5.14.1.
No temporary signs shall exceed 46.0 sq. in (494.88 square feet) in area.
Temporary signs may remain in place for a period not exceeding four months from the date of the issuance of the sign permit unless otherwise authorized by the Director.
- 15 Temporary signs, other than cloth, when 2.4 in (7.87 feet) or more above the grade, may project not more than six inches (6") (.153mm) over public property or beyond the building line. No projection is permitted over public property or beyond the building of property line when the clearance above the grade is less than eight feet (7.87 feet) (2.4 m).
For the purpose of this Section, the exterior face of an approved hoarding shall mean the building line. Section 5.15. CLOTH SIGNS
5.15.1.
(a) Support. Every cloth sign shall be properly supported.
(b) Cloth signs may extend over public property only by permission of the Director and shall be subject to all related bylaws. Such signs, when extended over a street, shall maintain a minimum clearance of twenty feet (20') (6.10.
Section 5.16. SPECIAL TEMPORARY DISPLAYS
5.16.1.
Regardless of any other requirements in this Bylaw, the Director may, at his discretion, issue a sign permit for special temporary displays.
- 15 Temporary signs, other than cloth, when 2.4 in (7.87 feet) or more above the grade, may project not more than six inches (6") (.153mm) over public property or beyond the building line. No projection is permitte over public property or beyond the building of property line hen the clearance above the grade is less than eight feet (7.8 feet) (2.4 m).
For the purpose of this Section the exterior face of an approved hoarding shall mean the uilding line.
Section 5.15. CLOTH SIGNS
5.15.1.
(a) Support. Every cloth sign shall be properly supported.
(b) Cloth signs may extend over public pr perty only by permission of the Director and shall be su ject to all related bylaws. Such signs, when extended over a s eet, shall main(6.1m). tain a minimum clearance of twenty feet (20t)\\
Section 5.16. SPECIAL TEMPORARY DISPLAYS
5.16.1.
Regardless of any other requirements in this Bylaw, the X Director may, at his discretion, issue a sign permit for special temporary displays.
11.3.(a) February 14, 1979 MEMORANDUM TO:
Real Estate & Housing Dept.
Bylaw Enforcement
Law Department Planning Department Library Mr. L. R. Buhr Documents Reference Library Legislative Library 216 Legislative Building Edmorton, Alberta Covernment Publications University of Alberta Library Edmonton, A: arta Attention: Sharon Beatty University of Alberta Law Faculty 89 Avenue - 114 Street Edmonton, Alberta FROM:
C. J. McGonigle City Clerk
SUBJECT:
Bylaw #5023 - The Edmonton Building Permit Bylaw, 1979
Enclosed is certified copy(ies) of the above-noted bylaw which was read a third time and finally passed at the regular meeting of City Council held on Tuesday, February 13, 1979.
11.1.(dd) January 24, 1979 MEMORANDUM TO:
Bylaw Enforcment Department Law Department
FROM:
C.J. HcConigle City Clerk
SUBJECT:
Bylaw 5023 - The Edmonton Building Permit Bylaw
At the regular meeting of City Council held on Tuesday, January 23, 1979 the above noted bylaw received first and second reading. Please forward this bylaw to the next Council meeting for third reading.