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 :& M/ |4 N$ \# I1 l6 P5 h
) ]( M( N1 D. J/ S) x( u+ M"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: , n9 r/ ]" g3 h b" f5 D: J! l5 Y( v# h0 r4 Q' ?- V
•Roof replacement 6 i1 ?0 ]( u7 W2 I* e
•Painting and re-tiling # |6 I5 s5 R- t
•Carpet replacement ( @4 E% r2 u" m/ X |9 B+ J" T•Basement drywalling 8 A0 i- {; H( o' a3 Q' A; v$ H
•Counter top replacement $ v' F1 o* X% v
•Cupboard door alterations 2 x1 [3 | f& g' K4 \2 x' S; o4 m•Window replacement (for same size) ; d& P# [6 O% ?5 @# z0 P, E
•Door replacement (for same size)"