Standard garage package
Permit-ready detached garage drawings that help homeowners move from garage idea to municipal approval with less back-and-forth.
Your drawings are prepared to show the municipality exactly what it needs to review: building size, placement, setbacks, wall and roof details, elevations, and the relationship to property lines and registered rights-of-way. The goal is a complete package that is easy for the reviewer to understand.
This package is built for typical detached garages up to 592 square feet, including common 20x20, 22x22, and 24x24 layouts. It is the straightforward path when the garage is a standard detached accessory building.
If the municipality asks for a clarification on the standard package, the drawing set can be revised so the application keeps moving instead of leaving you stuck between the city and the contractor.
What reviewers see
The best garage drawing package is easy for the permit office to review and easy for the contractor to understand. That combination lowers stress and keeps the project moving.
Shows garage size, door and window locations, slab and wall details, exterior finishes, and core dimensions.
Shows all sides of the garage with roof slope, eave height, peak height, openings, and exterior appearance.
Shows wall height, truss configuration, slab thickness, eave conditions, and assembly details.
Shows property lines, house location, proposed garage placement, setbacks, lot coverage, and registered rights-of-way.
Related planning pages
See local fee, bylaw, setback, and application context for Calgary projects.
Learn moreLearn when garage permits are required and why accurate plans matter.
Learn moreUnderstand how placement, eaves, property lines, and rights-of-way affect approval.
Learn moreFAQ
Yes. In Calgary and most Alberta municipalities, a detached garage over 10 square meters requires a building permit before construction begins. The permit drawings show the garage location, size, setbacks, elevations, sections, and construction details for review.
A detached garage permit usually requires a site plan, floorplan, elevations, cross sections, and construction details. These drawings help the municipality confirm zoning, setbacks, height, lot placement, and building code compliance.
Standard garage permit drawings start at $695 for detached garages up to 592 square feet. Municipal application and building permit fees are separate and vary by city.
Most standard detached garage drawing packages are completed in 2-3 days after the required project information is received. Custom garages, suites, workshops, and unusual sites may need a quoted timeline.
Oversized garages, backyard suites, garage suites, and custom garage projects are quoted individually. These projects can require additional design coordination, foundation details, engineering, or deeper municipality review.
If the permit reviewer asks for clarification, the drawing set can be revised to respond to municipal review comments. Most comments involve setbacks, site information, construction notes, or missing details that need to be shown more clearly.
A development permit may be required when the garage does not meet land use bylaw rules for setbacks, height, lot coverage, placement, or other site conditions. Many standard detached garages only need a building permit, but the municipality decides based on the property and design.
Permit-ready support
Send the basic project details and we'll help you choose the clearest path: standard package, custom quote, or suite planning. The goal is fewer permit surprises and a drawing set your municipality can review with confidence.
