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Development
Applications
Understanding
The Development Application Process
General
Guidelines
No
person shall develop, subdivide, use, repair or occupy
land, buildings and structures or erect signs in a manner
which contravenes this bylaw, the development plan bylaw,
approved development permits and permit conditions,
subdivision approvals and The Planning and Development
Act, 1983.
Do
I need to apply for a development permit?
Before
commencing any principal or accessory use development,
including a public utility use, every developer shall:
(1)
complete a development permit application form and submit
the required documents to the municipal office, and
(2)
receive a development permit for the proposed development,
unless the proposed development or use is exempt from
development permit requirements.
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Exemptions:
The following developments shall be exempt from the
requirement to submit a development application to the
municipality:
Farm
buildings that are accessory to a principal agricultural
operation (e.g., barns, granaries) are exempt; however,
farm dwellings on an agriculture site require the submission
of a development application,
- Accessory
Uses,
- Official
Temporary Uses,
- Internal
Building Alterations,
- Fences,
- Inspections
or maintenance to linear public utilities,
- Roads
and Highways (Access roads or approaches require applications),
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What
application information do I need to submit?
In
most situations the development application shall include
the following:
(1)
Completed application
form
(2) Site Plan (2 copies),
(3) Building Plan (3 copies),
(4) Landscape Plan (2 copies),
(5) Vicinity Map (2 copies),
(6) Certificate of Title or Offer to Purchase (1 copy),
(7) Site Description (2 copies),
(8) Photographic Information (1 copy),
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What
application fees are required by the municipality?
The
following development permit application fee, shall
accompany each application:
Basic
Fees
Principal Uses $25.00
For all development applications for principal uses.
Subdivision
Review $100.00
For the review of all subdivision applications.
Signs
$100.00
For all signs requiring a permit.
Detailed
Review Costs
General
Where a development or subdivision proposal involves
a detailed R.M. review, a plan or Zoning Bylaw amendment,
a development or servicing agreement, detailed development
conditions, liability insurance, performance bonds,
caveats, or R.M. legal and professional planning advice,
Council may require the applicant to pay the full cost
of the additional application review and administration
costs.
Other
Costs
Such costs may include Council meetings, R.M. legal
and professional planning costs, municipal administration
fees and R.M. site inspection fees, as determined by
Council.
Advertising
Amendments and Discretionary Use Proposals
Applications shall pay all advertising costs associated
with Zoning Bylaw amendments and discretionary use development
proposals.
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Subdivision
Development Applications require additional information
In
addition to the above general development permit application
requirements, an application involving a proposed subdivision,
shall include:
(1)
A proposed plan of subdivision (application form) prepared by a Sask Land Surveyor...
(2)
A metes and bounds description prepared by the Regina
Land Titles Office Registrar, which is accompanied by
an accurate sketch,
(3)
The plan should indicate the location of any access
roads or approach required for access to the proposed
site, (council will recommend culvert specifications)
(4)
In the case of proposed country residential use, the
developer will have to provide proof of a potable water
supply (well driller report),
(5)
Council may require the developer to enter into a servicing
agreement with the municipality to ensure appropriate
servicing standards are provided to the site, (e.g.,
road standards, water & sewer system, etc.)
(6)
Off
site Servicing fees and Cash-in-lieu
are in some cases required to be paid to the municipality,
(7)
In some cases rezoning must be requested by the
developer, to allow the proposed subdivision and intended
use to comply with the development plan and zoning regulations,
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Excavation,
Topsoil Stripping & Grading Operation Applications
require additional information
In
addition to the above general development permit application
requirements, an application involving an excavation,
topsoil stripping or grading operation, including sand
and gravel extraction, shall include:
(1)
A General Plan,
(2) An Operation Description,
(3) A Phasing Plan,
(4) A Final Development Plan,
(5) A Land Reclamation Plan,
(6) Mitigation Measures,
(7) A Traffic Impact Study,
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Agricultural
Development Applications require additional information
In
addition to the above general development permit application
requirements, an application involving an excavation,
topsoil stripping or grading operation, including sand
and gravel extraction, shall include:
(1)
A General Plan,
(2) An Operation Description,
(3) A Phasing Plan,
(4) A Final Development Plan,
(5) A Land Reclamation Plan,
(6) Mitigation Measures,
(7) A Traffic Impact Study,
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What
criteria does the municipality consider during the review
process?
Please
refer to Definitions
Page for terms used below.
The
development officer reviews and may approve applications
for permitted uses pursuant to the municipal Zoning
Bylaw.
Council
shall make all decisions regarding discretionary use
applications, development and servicing agreements and
bylaw amendment applications.
Council
shall make a recommendation regarding all subdivision
applications circulated to it by Saskatchewan Municipal
Affairs, Culture and Housing, prior to a decision being
made by the province.
When
a development application is submitted the development
officer receives, records, reviews and forwards applicable
information to Council. Prior to a final decision or
recommendation, the following items are considered by
Council and Administration to ensure conformity with
the Development Plan and Zoning Bylaw:
(1)
Reviewed to determine the applicable Development District
and Zoning District,
(2) Reviewed to determine if the land is in a particular
Management Area,
(3) If the application is a Permitted Use or Discretionary
Use,
(4) The Canada Land Inventory Rating (C.L.I.) for the
land,
(5) Reviewed to ensure conformity with Environmental
Policy,
(6) Review Potable Water and Groundwater information/requirements,
(7) Review Waste Disposal methods and material,
(8) Review potential impact on Air Quality,
(9) Review a proposal from Public Utility for land use
compatibility,
(10) Review a proposal for site size, site access, setbacks
and other such
Development
Standards,
(11)
Review proposal to ensure it achieves stated Subdivision
Objectives,
(12) Review proposal for conformity with Sight Triangle
regulations,
(13) Review proposal for conformity with stated Separation
Distances,
(14) Review proposal for conformity with Sign Development
Standards,
(15) Review proposal for conformity with Parking Standards,
(16) Review proposal for conformity with Loading Standards,
(17) Review proposal for conformity with Holding Zone
Provisions,
(18) Review proposal for conformity with any other Zoning
Regulations,
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