As requested by some of my clients, I have listed below the codes for residential dwellings and what they stand for.
RR-1 = RESTRICTED RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-DETACHED DISTRICT
R-1 = RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-DETACHED DISTRICT
RS-1 & RS-2 = RESIDENTIAL SMALL LOT DISTRICTS
R-1A = RESIDENTIAL NARROW LOT SINGLE-DETACHED DISTRICT
R-2 = RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY DISTRICT
R-2A = RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY DISTRICT
R-MH = RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME DISTRICT
RM-1 = RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY MULTI-DWELLING DISTRICT
RM-2 = RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY MULTI-DWELLING DISTRICT
RM-3 = RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-DWELLING DISTRICT
RM-4, RM-4/125, RM-4/100, RM-4/75 = RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY
MULTI-DWELLING DISTRICTS
RM-5 = RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY MULTI-DWELLING DISTRICT
RM-6 = RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY MULTI-DWELLING DISTRICT
RM-7 = RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY MULTI-DWELLING DISTRICT
Written by Kevin Chapman Realtor (Realty Executives Apex)
In my experience as a licensed realtor, I have strongly benefitted from having a good knowledge base and general understanding of the City of Calgary’s Land Use Bylaws.
It is very important to know some of the general rules of residential development to avoid receiving a fine by the City or even worse, having to redevelop to meet compliance. I have included some basic guidelines that I have found from the City of Calgary Land Use bylaws for you to resource.
• Front yard must be a minimum of 6 meters from the property line to the building
• Side yard must be a minimum of 1.2 meters from the building to the property line unless you are on a corner lot. A corner lot must be 3m from the building to the property line.
• Rear yard must be a minimum of 40% of the lot depth.
• Building height may be no higher than 5.5 meters from grade to the roof if you have a flat roof.
• Building length may be a maximum of 16.8m in length for the first storey. Any additional storey may be no more than 15.2 meters.
• Lot depth must be a minimum of 30.4 metres.
• Lot coverage: may not have more than 45% of the building covering the lot.
It is advised that you reference the City of Calgary Land Use Bylaws for specific details on all your Land Use questions.
Written by Kevin Chapman Realtor (Realty Executives Apex)
I often receive the question “who should get insurance on rental properties?”
The quick answer to this question is both the owner and the tenant should have their own insurance on the property. As a property manager, I always insist that I get a copy of insurance from both the tenant and the owner.
The owner needs to ensure that their property is covered for fire and third party damages, or damages and injuries that can occur to others while in the property. The owner should also get insurance that would cover the loss of rental income while the home is under repair.
The tenants need to cover the contents and belongings in the rental property. The tenant insurance should also cover costs of any damages they may cause any third party individuals, neighbours or other unit owners.
Calgary is truly an amazing city to live. I found this video to be a reminder of what a great city we live in ! If you are looking to buy a home or rent a home in Calgary, you might want to see a little history on the City.
Renfrew is a great choice to live when you consider purchasing a home in Calgary. This is one of Calgary’s most sought after communities due to its proximity to the downtown, its strong community relations, and its beauty and character. The boundaries for Renfrew are located east of 6th Street between 8th Ave and 16th Avenue NE. Some of the main advantages of living in Renfrew are: ability to walk to the downtown, direct access to main travel roads (Deerfoot trail, 16 Ave, and Memorial Drive), community recreation (soccer pitches, indoor pool, indoor ice arena, and community parks), many shops and nearby restaurants, not to mention its character and charm. The streets of Renfrew are full of mature trees and character homes. Because this area was developed in the 1940’s, it offers a lot of the old charm and character of Calgary. Specific streets will offer breathtaking views of Calgary’s downtown, but remain distant enough to appreciate and enjoy the tranquility of a small-town community feel.
Real-estate Activity in Renfrew:
There are currently 40 active listings in the Renfrew Regal Terrace area. 26 Single family homes and 14 condos. Of the active listings, the average list price is $543,182 with an average square footage of 1200.
The most expensive house in Renfrew currently listed is $1075, 000. The highest price listing ever sold in Renfrew for $1,400,000 in 2008.
2011: 147 listings sold in Renfrew in 2011. Average list price was $387.602; average sold price was $375,308; average days on market was 47.
Comparatively,
2010: 129 listings sold in Renfrew in 2010. Average list price was $383,398; average sold price $370,677; average days on market was 46.
Listings and additional stats can be found at www.sellyourplace.ca
Article written by Kevin Chapman Realtor. Realty Executives Apex
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