Planning & Development
Development Permit |
Prior to any development commencing every person shall complete and submit an application for a development permit. This includes but is not limited to water, sewer, road grade, pavement, sidewalks, landscaping and drainage (section 2.16 of Zoning Bylaw 13-2013).
Development not requiring a permit: (Section 2.5 of Zoning Bylaw 13-2013) - Agriculture operations excluding intensive agriculture, intensive horticulture and intensive livestock. - Accessory buildings and structures less than 9.3m2 in area - The erection of any fence, wall or gate - The erection of a single residence wind turbine in agriculture zone, satellite dish, television antennae or radio antennae - Internal alterations and maintenance to a residential building, provided that the use, building footprint or intensity of use of the building including the number of dwelling units within the building or on the site does not change. Application requirements With every application for a development permit, a copy of a layout or site plan, showing the dimensions of the site, the site size, the location on the site of any existing and all proposed development, and the method and location of on-site sewage disposal facilities, shall be submitted for approval to the Development Officer together with such other information as may be required in support of the application. Please call the office for the correct fee amount. |
Building Permit
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Building Bylaw 05-2010
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- A building permit, where required, shall not be issued unless a development permit, where required, has been issued (Section 2.13 of Zoning Bylaw 13-2013)
- A building permit is required wherever work regulated by The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act and its Regulations is to be undertaken - No owner or owner’s agent shall work, authorize work or allow work to proceed on a project for which a permit is required unless a valid permit exists for the work to be done. Buildings not requiring a permit - All buildings less than 10 square meters (107.64 square feet) in size. Application requirements Every application for a permit to construct, erect, place, alter, repair, renovate or reconstruct a building shall be in the prescribed form and shall be accompanied by two sets of the plans and specifications of the proposed building. Plans and/or specifications may be excluded when authorized by the council or building official. Obligations of the Owner - Approval in writing from the RM or building inspector is required for any deviation, omission or revision to work for which a permit has been issued - Every answer is responsible to obtain all required permits and approvals prior to commencement of the work to which they related. - No person shall occupy a building unit until it has been approved for occupancy by the building official. - It shall be the responsibility of the owner to ensure that change sin ground elevation of changes in property lines will not bring the building or adjacent building into contravention of the building bylaw of the zoning bylaw - It is the responsibility of the owner to arrange for all permits, inspections and certifications required by other applicable Acts and regulations. |
Appeal Development |
(Section 2.10 of Zoning Bylaw 13-2013)
Decisions made regarding Development Permits may be appealed if the appellant is of the opinion that; - the zoning bylaw has been misapplied - the permit was wrongfully refused - the development standards prescribed exceed those necessary to secure the objectives of the Zoning Bylaw and the District Plan - to request a variance due to special circumstances Where a person wishes to appeal to the board, they shall file a written notice of their intention to appeal with the secretary of the board, together with any sum of not more that $50 that the board may specify, to be applied to the expenses of the appeal. |
Signage
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(Section 3.16 of Zoning Bylaw 13-2013)
- Signs shall not be located in a manner that will impede the view of any pedestrian or vehicular right of way or railway crossing - No intermittent flashing signs shall be permitted in any zoning district and all illuminating signs shall cast light downwards and located appropriately to prevent creation of a hazardous situation related to pedestrian and vehicular traffic - All private signs shall be located so that no part of the sign is over a public right of way - Signs shall be mounted and maintained in a condition that is safe and clean Signs not requiring a permit - Government signs - Signage intended to regulate hunting or trespassing on private property - Traffic control signs - Real estate signs - Signs containing traffic or pedestrian controls - Address signs - Election signs - Memorial signs - Construction signs – permitted on a temporary basis - Agriculture related signs – permitted on a temporary basis such as herbicide or pesticide or seed advertising promotional signs |
Home Based Business
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(Section 4.2 of Zoning Bylaw 13-2013)
- A Home based business may be located in a dwelling used as the owner’s residence and shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling or an accessory building to the principal dwelling unit. - No more than four (4) home based businesses shall be allowed per dwelling unit - No more than 25% of the grass floor area of the principal building shall be used for a home based business. |
Building Inspections |
Our building inspector is Gary Palidwar. Gary is a member of the Sask. Building Officials Association. He can be reached at 306-862-7484.
Building Permit Fees are as follows: One/Two Unit Dwelling - $600.00 Mobile Home - $360.00 RTM Home - $360.00 Additions Floor Space - $360.00 Structural Renovations - $360.00 Attached Garage - $360.00 Detached Garage or Shop - $120.00 Other Buildings - Minimum $600.00 ($3.00 per $1,000.00 valuation) Farm Buildings - Exempt |
Parcel TiesView Parcel Tie Policy 1031-02
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Parcel Ties are used to identify parcels that must be dealt with at the same time when registering a change against those parcels. Parcel Ties create a link between two parcels so that they are treated as one. Click here for more information. The RM of Torch River must comply with the District Plan and Zoning Bylaw, which can both be on this page, and will also consider the following when authorizing parcels to be tied: Parcels must be registered under identical owners;
The owner of the parcels must apply to have parcels tied through the Saskatchewan land titles office Information Services Corporation. |
Twin Lakes District Plan
View District Plan
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The Twin Lakes District Plan was approved by the Assistant Deputy Minister of Community Planning in October 2014. The District Plan applies to the Twin Lakes Planning District including the RM of Nipawin No. 487, RM of Torch River No. 488, Town of Nipawin, Town of Choiceland, Town of Carrot River, Village of White Fox, Village of Codette, and the Resort Village of Tobin Lake.
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