Building and Development Permits
Development permits are required for most developments within the municipality. It is a simple application process and, providing no bylaw amendments are required, is currently free of charge. Please contact the RM office if you are planning a building project or a building relocation/demolition. Or find an application Development Permit Application
Residents within the RM of Snipe Lake are required by bylaw to obtain a building, moving or demolition permit for projects as defined by Provincial and Federal Legislation. Buildings defined as "farm Buildings” are exempt (this excludes one and two unit dwellings)
The RM of Snipe Lake’s Residential
Building Inspector is Bob Hubbard of B & D Contract Service. Please contact him with regard to all residential
projects at 306-672-7543 or bhubbard@sasktel.net
The R.M. of Snipe Lake’s Commercial Building Inspector is Dan Knutson. Please contact him with regard to all commercial projects at 306-773-8814, 306-741-7844 or deknutson@shaw.ca
All Permits can be purchased at the RM of Snipe Lake office. Permits must by approved by both R.M of Snipe Lake Council and the Building Inspector prior to any work commencing.
A building permit application can be picked up at the RM office or can be downloaded HERE.
A building move/demolition permit application can be picked up at the RM office or can de downloaded Here
Applying
Supporting documentation is required for all building projects. A check list of what is required for your particular project can be found below or at our office. Most permits require a minimum of a site plan and floor plan including dimensions and material types.
Requirements and Worksheets
The application process is as follows:
1.
Permit application is received,
Form A, along with supporting documentation.
2.
The permit application is
presented to RM Council for approval
3.
The permit application along with
the supporting documents is sent to Building Inspector for review and approval.
4.
Once the application is approved,
the RM office issues an invoice for the required permit fees.
5.
Once the invoice is paid by the
owner, the RM office issues the Building Permit and the project can commence.
Turn around time for applications is dependent on all required
information being received and the schedule of council meetings, but typically
takes an average of two – three weeks.
Omissions or missing information may cause delays in the processing of a
permit application.
Construction may NOT commence prior to issuance of permit.
Planning
§
Permits expire
if work has not commenced within six months of issuing or if work ceases for a
period of six month or greater.
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It is the
owner’s responsibility to ensure all conditions outlined are met.
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Any deviation,
omissions or revision to the approved application requires approval of RM
Council and the Building Inspector.
§ Separate permits are required for electrical, plumbing and natural gas work. Contact your contractor for details. Demolition or moving permits are required when any assessable (taxable) property or portions thereof being moved or added require a demolition or moving permit.