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Guide to Residential Construction

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Guide to Construction

Permit Guidelines:

PERMIT REQUIRED NO PERMIT REQUIRED
New structures Fencework or landscaping
New structural renovation work Shingling, siding, other maintenance
Retaining walls Painting or staining
Drywall replacement
Flat concrete work (sidewalks, driveways, patios)

 

Permit Application Forms:

 Moving a House In?

REQUIRED PERMITS AND FEES THINGS TO DO
Application to move a house in from City Hall Inspection and approval by the Planning & Growth Development Committee prior to move in
Inspection Fee ($250.00 + $0.50 /km for the inspector) City inspection of new services
Building Permit ($50.00-$200.00) Lead pipe replaced at owners' expense
Moving Permit ($50.00) Create account for power and other services at City Hall
Street Transportation Permit ($30.00)
Demolition Permit ($50.00) if tearing down existing property
Deposit ($500.00)

 

Lot Information:

Lots are available.  To inquire, contact the City Assessor, Michael Kehler, at 306-778-2722.

Purchase lots must be paid in full (plus GST and Title Transfer Fees).  Contact the Tax Office at 306-778-2703.

Click here to apply for Inner City Lots tax incentives for building new homes or moving in an existing home.  City Hall has a map available that shows these lots.

Building Permit Guide:

  1. Download Building Permit Application, or pick up one from City Hall.
  2. Establish the value of construction.  This can be set by:official written estimates from a contractor, contractor's contract values, and Planning and Growth Development may estimate the value based on established construction costs.  All of these documents must be provided in your package.
  3. Provide 2 hard copies of the: Site Plan, Foundation Plan, Wood Foundation Plan, Floor Plan, Elevations, and Cross-section and Details.
  4. Once the application is approved, pay the permit fee that is based on the cost of construction.  Cost: $5 on each $1000 up to $100 000, and $4 on each $1000 above $100 000.
  5. Apply and pay for other necessary permits:
  • Water/Sewer Connections - Planning and Growth Development, 306-778-2740 or plng@swiftcurrent.ca
  • Electrical/Water Meters - Customer Service Desk, 306-778-2731
  • Plumbing Permit - Planning and Growth Development, 306-778-2740 or plng@swiftcurrent.ca
  • Electrical Permit - SaskPower, 1-888-757-6937
  • Gas Permit - SaskEnergy, 306-778-4151
  • Damage Deposit for Moving/Demolition Permit - Planning and Growth Development, 306-778-2740 or plng@swiftcurrent.ca

Any further questions, refer to the Guide to Construction, or contact Planning and Growth Development at 306-778-2740 or plng@swiftcurrent.ca

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