Development
Development Notices and Information
Council members cannot provide building services in municipalities where they are elected. Municipal staff cannot provide building services if they are not licensed as a Building Official. Every municipality in Saskatchewan has a legal obligation to administer and enforce the building standards. Building standards include the UBAS Act and Regulations, National Building Code of Canada, National Fire Code of Canada, and municipal building bylaws. In 2019, Code requirements regarding energy efficiency will also form part of the building standards in Saskatchewan. Building Officials are licensed by the province to provide specific services governed by the UBAS Act and Regulations. A key principle of common law is that a Local Authority (municipality) has a “duty of care” to the people who live, work or travel through the area over which the Local Authority governs. The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act (UBAS Act) confirms this duty of care and gives local governments minimum standards and a framework for dealing appropriately with construction within their municipality to ensure the health, safety or welfare of persons. Adopting building bylaws and appointing Licensed Building Officials greatly reduces a municipality’s liability should anything go wrong with a construction project. PBI has over 25 years experience working with RMs, cities, towns, villages and resort villages to review, inspect and enforce the building standards.
Development
A development permit is required for building or excavating that affect the use of any building or land. This includes additions, new construction, excavations, etc. Should you be unsure if a permit is required, please contact the office by emailing grandview@sasktel.net or phoning 306-729-2222.
Building
A building permit application must be completed for any construction making structural changes to a building or for new construction. A building permit would also be required for items such as: developing a basement, building a garage or boathouse and sheds over 100 sq. ft. All building plans are reviewed and construction is inspected by Professional Building Inspections (PBI) to ensure that your building is safe and meets all building codes. To have your plans reviewed, all required documentation must accompany your application including your engineered, stamped drawings. The required forms can be requested from the RV of Grandview’s Office @ grandview@sasktel.net or phone 306-729-2222.
Demolition
A demolition permit is required for the removal of improvements from your property. There is a $20.00 charge for the permit and it is to your benefit to have the building removed from your tax assessment and thus reduce your tax bill. Any and all demolition materials must be removed from the municipality and disposed of in an approved landfill.
Still unsure if you need a permit, please contact the office @ grandview@sasktel.net or phoning 306-729-2222.
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