Virtually no one respects the setbacks for sheds where I live in Mississauga and they are usually right on the side or rear lot line. Google maps also confirms that there are lots of sheds that are way larger than the old standard of 100 sq. ft. and even the new 160 sq. ft. All good unless a neighbor complains.
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Motorcycle Garage
- Thread starter u_slo
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Shed size is in local zoning by-laws. Even if obc didnt require something, local by-laws can. Obc is just minimum backstop and municipalities can force a higher standard. I dont see most municipalities updating this any time soon. Now, you may be able to use the accessory dwelling unit legislation to sidestep local zoning. Not sure if you could get a half-garage, half residence approved under that plan (or get an entire residence approved with french doors and the run out of money before you finished the inside).
Tarp carports are explicitly banned in many municipalities. Be careful using that definition or you will back yourself into a corner.
As with most alternate solutions, buy it if you want and you cam probably use it for a bit but dont be surprised if someone complains and you have a long drawn out fight with the municipality. They have more money, time, leverage and manpower than you. They also have no reason or interest in admitting they made a mistake so dont expect a win.
I have a customer, really cool guy in his mid 70s, with a pair of 1970s Nortons he keeps in his backyard exposed to the elements. It's a small yard and a tight squeeze back there.
$1,500 seems ridiculous when you can get those fabric flippy covers for $310 USD. I've recommended he buy a couple of these: Water-Repellent Flip-Over Motorcycle Tent
$1,500 seems ridiculous when you can get those fabric flippy covers for $310 USD. I've recommended he buy a couple of these: Water-Repellent Flip-Over Motorcycle Tent
Just move to Quebec. Every driveway is required to have a tarp carport by law...
But only something like oct to apr. Need to be removed for the summer to air out the junk piles.
These look great….until you get 30cm oh heavy wet snowI have a customer, really cool guy in his mid 70s, with a pair of 1970s Nortons he keeps in his backyard exposed to the elements. It's a small yard and a tight squeeze back there.
$1,500 seems ridiculous when you can get those fabric flippy covers for $310 USD. I've recommended he buy a couple of these: Water-Repellent Flip-Over Motorcycle Tent
Relax
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Yup. Mississauga zoning currently allows 10 sq m structures on lots <750 sq m, and 20 sq m on larger lots. If you want to build bigger, you need to go through the committee of adjustments. Requirements for building permits are handled separately, and based on more than just size (for example, if it contains plumbing).
These look great….until you get 30cm oh heavy wet snow
As opposed to the inflatable under 30cm of heavy wet snow?
Do you trust the air in freezing temperatures not to leak out of and shift the bouncy cancel structure under the weight more than you trust steel?
Tell you what, you buy the $1,500 bouncy castle, I'll buy the $310 USD flippy thingy, we'll put em side by side over the winter, see which one caves in first. Winner buys the loser a timbit lol
I have no interest in either of them, so fill your boots….let me know how you make out
You and me both, but let's not be selfish here. We aren't doing this for our personal wants. We're doing it for the community.I have no interest in either of them, so fill your boots….let me know how you make out
Your bouncy castle vs my flippy thingy vs 30 cm of wet snow, in a deathmatch for a timbit, for science, and for the community lol
u_slo
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The issue with the flippy thing is that it still traps in moisture causing rust. I wonder if rust is less or more depending on the size of the 'container'. Not to mention what happens to the structural pieces over time.
The snow challenge thing would be interesting, but who's going to bring the snow?
I'm bringing the flippy thing, @mixedup is bringing the $1500 motorcycle jumpy castle, so that leaves you in charge of snow lol
Mad Mike
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A new shed, or other accessory building won’t require a building permit if has a ‘footprint’ (the space on the ground ) <=160sq' and one floor. Municipalities can set requirements for lotline setbacks and the number of outbuildings, but they can't restrict the size of an outbuilding below 160sq'.
Pretty sure I saw Mississauga restrict to ~110sqft give or take without a permit…160 would make me a nice shed..
110V is nice…but 220 is better with a 40-60A service…just in case. But it’s about 30ft from the house and 60 from the panel.
Relax
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The site's been updated - it now shows 160 sq m without permit for a shed (but only 10 sq m for a gazebo, which is weird since it falls under accessory structure). But to build a shed larger than 10 sq m, zoning requires the lot to be at least 750 sq m, and then there's a max % of total lot coverage.
When a building permit is required
Before you apply, find out if you need a building permit and what zoning restrictions, documentation and approvals from other organizations are required.
www.mississauga.ca
And a shed over 10m2 requires a permit on the other drop down menu….The site's been updated - it now shows 160 sq m without permit for a shed (but only 10 sq m for a gazebo, which is weird since it falls under accessory structure). But to build a shed larger than 10 sq m, zoning requires the lot to be at least 750 sq m, and then there's a max % of total lot coverage.
When a building permit is required
Before you apply, find out if you need a building permit and what zoning restrictions, documentation and approvals from other organizations are required.
I know my lot isn’t 750m2 so that’s out I think.
Also I notice it doesn’t say anything about power to the unit…but I assume it’s because that’s not a building permit requirement but rather an electrical requirement.
guzzirider
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Since you do not need a permit to build a shed to the specifications allowed by your municipality there is no inspection so no one cares what you do inside.
Just don't piss off your neighbour.
Anything made of fabric or inflated plastic is a short term solution.
UV rays and the wind will cause damage and it will not look pretty in 2 years.
A properly built shed should add value to your property allowing you to reclaim cost of construction.
Anything inflated will eventually loose air (think party balloons) and as the temperature drops the air will contract causing it to loose shape.
Just don't piss off your neighbour.
Anything made of fabric or inflated plastic is a short term solution.
UV rays and the wind will cause damage and it will not look pretty in 2 years.
A properly built shed should add value to your property allowing you to reclaim cost of construction.
Anything inflated will eventually loose air (think party balloons) and as the temperature drops the air will contract causing it to loose shape.
That's what I'm thinking. If you want to put it in a typical driveway/parking spot where a conventional shed doesn't work well (especially if you need the spot available at times for bigger vehicles). A cloth shed in a permanent installation makes very little sense.
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