Building & Demolition

Development Permits & Building Permits:

Standard Permit Process

Overview
Before beginning construction in the Town of Maple Creek, you must obtain the applicable development and building permits. This page explains the standard permit steps, typical processing times, documentation requirements, and contact information.

Step 1 — Development Permit
Purpose: To confirm proposed development complies with the Town’s Zoning Bylaw.
What to submit:

Completed Development Permit Application form
Detailed site plan showing property boundaries, the location of existing and proposed structures, setbacks, access and parking areas
Processing time: 7–10 business days
Issued by: Development Officer

Step 2 — Building Permit
After Development Permit approval, the Building Permit Application will submitted for a plan review:
What to submit:

Completed Building Permit Application form
Construction drawings
Site plan consistent with the approved Development Permit
Energy Efficiency Compliance documentation when required

Step 3 — Plan Review

The Town uses external building officials for plan reviews & inspections. Estimated review turnaround times:

Municode Services Ltd. — plan review typically 1–3 weeks (varies with complexity and workload)
Dan Knutson — plan review typically 2–3 days (approximate)
Actual timing depends on submission quality, completeness, and reviewer workload.

Step 4 — Permit Issuance
When plan review is complete and all conditions are satisfied, the Building Permit will be issued. An invoice for associated fees will be issued and is required to be paid prior to construction. Construction may begin only once the Building Permit is issued and in accordance with the approved plans.

Step 5 — Inspections
Coordinate inspections with the Building Official assigned to your permit. Typical inspections include: foundation, framing, insulation/vapour barrier, and final occupancy. Additional inspections may be required depending on the project.

Contact

Town of Maple Creek — Development Officer
205 Jasper Street
Phone: 306-662-2244
Email: edo@maplecreek.ca

Secondary Suites:

Are you considering developing a secondary suite? The Province of Saskatchewan recently announced an incentive program to aid in the development of secondary suites. For more information on how to apply, please click here.

Secondary suites require a development permit as well as a building permit.

Building Permits:

As of January 1, 2024, The National Building Code of Canada 2020, The National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2020 and The National Fire Code of Canada 2020 and The National Plumbing Code of Canada 2020 have been adopted in the province of Saskatchewan.

For energy compliance, new buildings and additions where permits are applied for on or after January 1, 2024, are required to demonstrate energy compliance to Section 9.36. of the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) 2020 or the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) 2020, as applicable (refer to “Energy Efficiency Compliance Options”). These must continue to meet energy requirements on a go-forward basis. This means that future work to those buildings or additions must continue to demonstrate energy compliance.

All information regarding energy compliance and required forms for submission of building permits can be found on MuniCode Services Ltd. website here.

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