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Decks

A building permit is required for any deck:

higher than 200 mm (eight inches) to a higher place footing level
more than 2.32 sq. m (25 sq. ft.) and more than 600 mm (24 inches) above ground
and in all cases where the deck has more than three risers

Find helpful tips on requirements and guidelines in our Deck Project Guide.

How to apply for your permit:

Detect your Zoning Designation & Zoning Commune

Development regulations vary depending on the zoning designation of your belongings. Search for your property on the Evolution Portal map, and make note of your Zoning Designation.

Get to the Zoning Bylaw No. 8770 and enter your zoning designation in the search field (ctl+F will pull up the search field) to discover your Residential Zoning Commune.

Navigate to the appropriate Department and Subsection of the bylaw to review all development regulations that apply to your zoning commune, such every bit permitted uses, discretionary uses, evolution standards, and landscaping requirements. Utilize these requirements to plan your project.

Preparing your Construction Drawings and Supporting Documents

A consummate application includes:

Completed submission details class, which is found in the Deck Project Guide.
Site plan, showing the proposed deck with distances shown to holding lines and whatever accessory buildings.
A cartoon showing the location of piles, beams, and columns.
Any structural changes to the dwelling house unit of measurement resulting from the deck location.

Use for your Permit - saskatoon.ca/ePermitting

New online services are now available for edifice and evolution permits and inspections for decks. The newePermitting arrangement allows you to track all permit and inspection activity from initial application to completion, renewal or expiration of your permit. Visit saskatoon.ca/epermitting to register your account or to sign-in to the online portal.

Things to remember:

Telephone call SaskPower at 1-888-757-6937 before you dig to locate utility lines and property easements.
It is the responsibility of the owner and contractor to ensure all construction is in accordance with the National Building Code, the Building Bylaw No. 9455, Zoning Bylaw No. 8770 and other regulations.