REQUIREMENTS - GRADING
for DETACHED GARAGE OR BUILDING
The elevation of
foundation pad for a detached garage or other
building must be situated to provide positive
slope away from the building. Surface drainage
must be directed towards the side-lot swales
and/or City right-of-way.
An internal drainage swale is required between
the house and the detached garage. Lot Grading
Certificate must include the elevation of all
concrete pads.
Building must be completed before applying for
grading approval.
A permit is required for detached garage from
Planning and Development Department of the City
of Edmonton. Call 311 for details.
The following pictures are the examples for
detached garage or building grading (for
reference only):
Good grading with slope away from the detached
garage
An internal swale between the detached garage
and house
Retaining wall for a future garage with slope
away
A low garage pad results in poor slope
Good grading on the left side and poor on the
right
