Planning & Development Overview
The Planning Department deals with a variety of issues related to land use, development, zoning and subdivision which are controlled by R.M. bylaws including an Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw.
R.M. of Corman Park Official Community Plan
R.M. of Corman Park Zoning Bylaw
CORMAN PARK - SASKATOON PLANNING DISTRICT
The Corman Park - Saskatoon Planning District is an area of the R.M. around the City of Saskatoon where the R.M. and the City have a joint interest in managing land use and development.
District Official Community Plan
South East Concept Plan
For more information on the South East Concept Plan project, please click HERE to be re-directed to the project website.
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
The first step in your project planning should be to contact the Planning Department. The Planning Department can help you determine how your property is zoned, the types of buildings the zoning permits, and the required building setback distances from road and property lines.
A development permit is required for agricultural buildings over 500ft² in size and all non-agricultural buildings over 100ft² in size.
An application for a development permit must include two sets of building plans and a sketch of where the building will be located. If you are building a home a ventilation guide must be submitted as well.
The permit fees for non-agricultural buildings related to construction value:
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$4.50 per $1000 of construction value;
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Minimum fee of $75 for residential additions and accessory buildings; and
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Minimum fee of $95 for all other buildings.
Please contact the Planning Department for additional requirements for buildings you propose to move onto your property or see moved buildings for additional requirements.
Please allow 10 business days for a completed development permit application to be processes.
Building inspection services are provided by MuniCode Services Ltd. during construction for all non-agricultural buildings. An inspection schedule will be provided with your Development Permit.
SUBDIVIDING LAND
The provincial Ministry of Municipal Affairs (M.A.) is the approving authority for subdividing land. The Planning Department reviews subdivision applications, which must include a plan of proposed subdivision prepared by a Saskatchewan Land Surveyor, for bylaw and policy compliance. If the application complies with all requirements, Council can recommend to Municipal Affairs that it be approved.
REZONING LAND
To change the zoning of a property, an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw is required. The Planning Department reviews rezoning applications to ensure the requirements of the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw and any other Council policies are met; a report and recommendations are prepared for Council review. If the application complies with all requirements and Council feels it has merit, the application can proceed through the advertising and public hearing process. If the application is denied, it cannot be appealed.
MULTI-PARCEL COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS
The purpose of these subdivisions is to accommodate a country residential development in a rural environment where the essential land requirement is for a building site and space rather than for productive agricultural purposes. Consideration of the rezoning and subdivision of lands for this purpose is considered by the R.M. Council based on the current supply of multi-parcel country residential parcels from time to tome in any given period and the current demand for this form of country residential lifestyle.
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
The intent of Commercial Development is to accommodate Commercial uses that service the rural community or the traveling public.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
The purpose of Industrial Development is to accommodate industrial uses that require a large site area and minimal servicing and industries that are oriented toward agriculture.
DISCRETIONARY USES
The Zoning Bylaws list the discretionary uses for each zoning district; discretionary uses require the approval of Council. Public consultation is required before a discretionary use can be approved. The Planning Department reviews discretionary applications for bylaw and policy compliance; if the application complies with all requirements, Council can approve it. If the application is denied, it cannot be appealed. A Permitted Use Application is required when applying for a home occupation.
View the R.M. of Corman Park Zoning Bylaw or the Corman Park - Saskatoon Planning District Zoning Bylaw (above) for more information on discretionary uses in relation to a specific zoning. Home based businesses and garden suites are just two examples of discretionary uses.
DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD
The Development Appeals Board is a 5 member board that is appointed by the R.M. Council. The Board is to adjudicate appeals under the provisions of The Planning and Development Act dealing with minor variances, demolition control districts, architectural control districts, misapplication of the Zoning Bylaw in issuing a development permit, refusal to issue a development permit because it would contravene the Zoning Bylaw, refusal of subdivision application, and any of the conditions of a Zoning Order issued on the property.
For more information and applications on the above topics, please click on the forms tab at the top.