No Permits required for changing your roof, regardless what zooning you are in. These are totally different concepts. Anyway, see the following link to city of edmonton : , \ {; H) l+ O. o6 n# W. `' \1 B: p2 z http://www.edmonton.ca/bylaws_li ... d-improvements.aspx 4 R$ T6 q$ m" P. X4 M+ p 0 W2 O) d% [2 @% ~' V"Some alterations do not require permits. When renovations are done to a property without altering any part of the structure, permits are not required. This applies to:6 w D( M& L8 n; T
* ?7 u( v$ L @+ T•Roof replacement ) W+ V' m; l8 f
•Painting and re-tiling ) ~' M' c9 o8 Y7 G
•Carpet replacement 9 k2 t! G; q$ v2 n•Basement drywalling 2 j/ r% y: ]- G! m
•Counter top replacement 1 [( [; y: n* d0 T: D: Q6 M* j; A
•Cupboard door alterations ! P1 ~. x+ l* z$ N1 c1 ^& m
•Window replacement (for same size) ( b3 @( Z2 F/ @( x; ~, B+ X+ R•Door replacement (for same size)"