Under the Alberta Building Code, a multi-family dwelling is a building that contains up to four dwelling units and does not exceed 600 m2. A building with a footprint larger than 600 m2 and/or containing more than four dwelling units is classified as a commercial development and professional involvement is required.
Under the Land Use Bylaw (development permit), a multi-family dwelling is a building with four or more dwelling units.
Below is a list of steps required to construct multi family dwelling units.