Planning
The municipality has completed the initial review of the open house, community survey and socio-economic analysis and our planning staff and is reviewing proposals and feedback in developing a secondary plan for the Highway No. 1 corridor and lands adjacent to our neighbours Balgonie, Pilot Butte and White City. The establishment of the White Butte Planning Committee has further assisted our ability to plan on a regional basis and we are jointly looking at complementary development policies and needs. We anticipate having another open house this Spring where we will present an updated Official Community Plan which will reflect the growth management needs of all residents in the region. The new plan will help identify suitable areas for development and streamline the criteria in order to provide clearer direction for all. We will continue to provide updates through newsletters, future community meetings and web site. If you wish to discuss any planning and development matters please contact our Planning Consultant Tim Cheesman at 771-2034.
Socio-Economic Profile Data for Study Area
What Matters to You - Public Opinion Survey
Development Permits
Land Uses
The Rural Municipality has a diverse range of land uses which include Agricultural, Residential, Commercial and Industrial, as well as Recreational and Environmentally sensitive areas to name a few.
The Plan recognizes the need to balance these land uses and develop them in a complementary manner.
The Official Community Plan , Zoning Bylaw and Land Use Maps .
The Land Use Concept Map is a reflection of the municipalities residents and is not a static document, but a dynamic tool that provides for overall land use direction
Development Permit Form
The municipality has a process in place to insure orderly development. The municipality requires that individuals who are considering a development to first contact the RM Planning Department at 771-2034 to discuss requirements and the specifics of the project before engaging a surveyor or making any legal commitments. This process insures that the project will have a better success rate and all parties have the chance to address needs before officially proceeding.
More specific requirements are outlined in the “Development Review Criteria” Handout, the Development Permit Process chart and Development Submission Example.
The Development Permit Guide and Forms will be available in PDF format to assist you in your application.
Building Permits
A building permit is required, prior to commencement, for all new construction, structural renovations or additions. The permit application must include a complete set of blueprints as well as a site plan which indicates all setback distances from property lines and existing buildings. Please contact the Municipal Office to obtain information with respect to application forms, setback distances, height and size requirements. In some areas, you will be required to meet the architectural controls set by the Developer and obtain utility line locations from SaskPower and SaskEnergy.
Building Inspector
The Building Inspector will review all information submitted in order to ensure compliance with the National Building Code of Canada; and, the municipality must ensure compliance with all municipal bylaws. Failure to procure a permit or contravention of municipal bylaws or the NBC may result in significant fines and additional expenses.
Building Permit Forms
Building Permit Bylaw and Fee Schedule
Rezoning
Under the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw there are provisions for rezoning to occur to address suitable land uses.
The RM will consider rezoning of lands subject to meeting the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw criteria. The Development Review Criteria Handout helps identify what Council requires in order to proceed with a rezoning. In addition the Development Flow Chart also outlines the process and time lines involved in the Rezoning and Development Process .
Specific requirements for types of land uses are required in the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw which will assist in preparing a submission to the RM.
Rezoning Application (PDF)As with any development, the first step is to contact the RM Planning Department at 771-2034 or planning.rm158@sasktel.net to discuss options.
Rezoning Checklist (PDF)