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Planning & Development

The RM of Prince Albert is excited to work with residents and businesses to ease the process and stress of building and development within the municipality. Through improvement on process and clear direction we hope to make our community a safe and welcome environment.

 

Planning and Development are regulated by three main bylaws within the RM of Prince Albert:

  1. District Official Community Plan (DOCP) Bylaw 11 of 2017
  2. Zoning Bylaw 3 of 2010
  3. Building Bylaw 7 of 2023

 

The DOCP is a plan that was prepared in accordance with the Planning and Development Act, 2007 and provides an overarching framework of goals, objectives, and policies intended to promote orderly and sustainable growth in the district. The DOCP was prepared by the Prince Albert District Planning Commission (PADPC). Members of PADPC include the RM of Buckland, the City of Prince Albert, and the RM of Prince Albert. It was formed in 1956 to promote a regional approach to agriculture, commercial and residential development and has been a model for others throughout the province. The Planning Commission is an advisory body and provides planning expertise to the member councils. All development proposals and applications must align with DOCP to be approved.

 

The Zoning Bylaw outlines specific regulations and requirements for development. This includes setback distances, rules concerning signage and parking, permitted and discretionary uses, minimum and maximum site sizes, and zoning districts. The zoning Bylaw is legislated through the Planning and Development Act, 2007. All development proposals must align with the requirements outlined in the Zoning Bylaw to be approved by the Director of Planning and Development that has a defined level of authority or Council.

 

The Building Bylaw outlines the regulations for buildings from issuance, refusal, revocation, expiry, general information, and fees for permits. The purpose is to provide the administration and enforcement of the Construction Codes Act, the regulations from the National Building Code of Canada, the National Energy Code for buildings, ministerial interpretations and Saskatchewan Construction Standards Appeal Board orders, and building officials orders with the municipality.