Subdivisions
BASIC SUBDIVISION
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The process of subdividing land can take anywhere from three (3) to six (6) or more months before any approval is received from Community Planning (Government of Saskatchewan). Below are the very basic steps of subdividing as well as related documents and links that you may find useful in your journey whether it is just subdividing your farm yard out of your quarter of land or creating a more complicated subdivision.
1. Prior to any subdivision process you will need to contact your local Municipality to obtain their Zoning Bylaw to ensure you know the Municipality's requirements for subdividing (size, set back, number of subdivisions allowed, etc). Understand the local Zoning Bylaw and Official Community Plans to determine land uses and if the subdivision is even possible in the area.
In the RM of Martin for Rural Residential (Section 6.3.2 of the Zoning Bylaw) the minimum subdivision size is one (1) acre and maximum is 20 acres. The site frontage (meaning the setback from the road) is 45 metres (150 feet) (Section 6.3.3). The maximum permitted subdivision is 2 sites for non-agricultural use. In the RM of Martin the subdivision must abut to an all-season developed road (Section 6.3.1.(c)(iii)). If there is no road then the developer would be responsible for the costs to develope a road. If the subdivision is in an Environmentally Sensitive Area (Section 9) then there may be the requirement of Geotechnical Assessments of the site to determine the suitability (looks at soil, flooding, stability). An Environmentally Sensitive area for example would be on the top of a valley hill, near a water source, near waste disposal site, gravel pit, etc.
2. Contact your local municipality to discuss your proposed subdivision and gather information on their specific requirements. After contacting the RM of Martin you will receive a Subdivision Information Package (see bottom of page).
3. You will need to survey the area you wish to subdivide. You will need to contact a survey company to prepare the detailed Survey Plan of your proposed subdivision. Most survey companies will help you or will complete the Application to Subdivide Land from the Government of Saskatchewan Community Planning. The application must be sent to Community Planning as they are the authority who approves or rejects a subdivision (not the Municipality). The Municipality will receive a copy of the Subdivision Application from Community Planning in order to make comments or concerns.
4. You may be required to enter into a Servicing Agreement with the Municipality to ensure necessary services are available for your subdivision.
5. Once Community Planning approves the subdivision you will receive a Certificate of Approval from them and either your surveyor or lawyer will have to complete registration of the subdivision with Information Services (ISC formerly Land Titles). If the subdivision is not registered with ISC within 24 months of the Approval Certificate the process has to be restarted.
6. Following approval from Community Planning and registration with ISC the Municipality would require a Development Permit for any construction that would occur on the property, in regards to building and/or residence. A Building Permit will be required for any residence or commercial building.
7. At the same time you are sending the Development Permit to the Municipality you must file with Saskatchewan Health Authority a Rural Plumbing Permit and On-Site Sewage Permit Application.
You may also wish to visit the Government of Saskatchewan's website for more information. CLICK HERE
The following forms make up the Subdivision Information Package:
Municipalities and the Subdivision Process
Before You Build - RM of Martin
Step by Step Guide to Subdivide
Development Permit Application
