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What You Need to Know

In the RM of Reynolds, a garage is technically classified as an Accessory Building or Use. This means it must be located on the same site as your home and is considered “subordinate” (secondary) to your main house.

Do I need a Permit?

Yes. Before you begin construction, you must obtain a Building/Development Permit.

Purpose: This permit authorizes the construction or alteration of a building and ensures it meets safety codes and standards.

Who Issues it? The permit is issued by the Municipality. Please note that Manitoba Hydro issues any required electrical permits.

Enforcement: The Building Inspector is the official responsible for ensuring your project follows municipal by-laws and provincial building codes.

Info graphic showing when a permit is and is not required in the Rural Municipality of Reynolds.

Types of Garages

The By-law recognizes different types of garage structures, which may impact your project’s specific requirements:

Attached Garage: A garage physically joined to the main dwelling.

Detached Garage: A separate building on the same lot.

Loft Garage: A garage that may include an upper-level space (subject to specific regulations in section 3.6 of the Zoning By-law).

Carport: A covered parking space not completely enclosed by walls. Note that a carport is subject to all the same requirements as a private or attached garage.

Moving an Existing Garage?

If you are planning to move a pre-built garage or structure onto your property, this also requires municipal approval and is subject to the specific Building/Structure to be Moved Section 2.10 in the Zoning By-Laws.

Check your Zone

The specific dimensions (how big or how high your garage can be) depend on which Zone your property is in (e.g., General Development, Rural Settlement Residential, or Rural Zone).

While the Zoning By-law covers where you can build, the Manitoba Building Code (MBC) covers how you must build to ensure safety.

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