Zoning & Building

Zoning and Building Bylaws

What are some items that require a Development and Building Permit?

  • structures/buildings 100 square feet and over
  • all structures/buildings attached to the principle residence (additions, decks, sunrooms, etc.)
  • demolished structures/buildings
  • structures/buildings being moved onto or off of a property
  • fences over 6 feet 

Note: This is not an exhaustive list of items requiring permits, please contact the RM Office or check the Zoning Bylaw and Building Bylaw for more information. 

What is Required when Submitting an Application?

Further information may be requested throughout the permitting process in addition to the following. 

  1. Application Form - Development Permit
  2. Application Form - Building Permit
  3. Site Plan - including the following:
    • the site and its dimensions
    • identify "north" and where the road is located
    • the location and size of all existing buildings and structures
    • the lcoation and size of all proposed new structures
    • the proposed distances of the new development from the property lines
    • for new construction: the proposed location of sewage system and water supply 
  4. Development Permit Application Fee (you will be notified of building permit fees after the building official does a plan review)
  5. Building Inspector Forms (if applicable)

 * Required forms to be filled out are available at the bottom of this page. 


All zoning requirements can be found in the RM Zoning bylaw. Click below to see the entire consolidated RM of Good Lake Zoning Bylaw (2022).

R.M. of Good Lake No. 274 - Zoning Bylaw No. 2-1984 as amended 
(Unofficial Consolidated Version)
Below are each Zoning District and the following pages their regulations can be found in the consolidated Zoning Bylaw, linked above: 
  • Agrictultural District   (page 24 to 30)
  • Residential District - Gorlitz   (page 31 to 33) 
  • SR-1 Summer Resort District - Canora Beach, Good Spirit Lake Summer Resort, Ponderosa, Sandy Beach, Trappers' Cove, M&M Tiechko Beach, and Northshore Resort   (page 34 to 38)
  • SR-2 Summer Residential District - Good Spirit Acres   (page 39 to 43)
  • SR-3 Summer Residential District - Burgis Beach   (page 44 to 52)
  • SR-4 Mobile Home / Trailer District - created solely for trailers and mobile homes   (page 53 to 56)
For SR-1, SR-2, SR-3, and SR-4 Districts:
  • Minimum floor area for Principal Uses: 67 square meters (720 square feet)
  • Maximum floor area for Accessory Uses: 100 square meters (1076 square feet) 

Plumbing and Gas Permits and Inspections 

Licensed contractors are responsible for submitting valid/paid permits to Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK) before any work has commenced for either gas or plumbing within the building. 

Please view the following document for more information:   

Plumbing and Gas Permits and Inspections 

Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarms - Protecting People in Their Homes 

"Effective July 1, 2022, all buildings in Saskatchewan with sleeping rooms are required to provided early warning protection against the effects of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, smoke and fire." 

 Please view the following document for further information: Construction Codes Advisory 

Development Permits

~ Applies to homes on Agricultural land and structures used for non-agricultural purposes, Burgis Beach Hamlet, Good Spirit Acres Hamlet, Bella Sands, Canora Beach, Good Spirit Lake Summer Resort, Ponderosa, Sandy Beach, Trappers' Cove, M&M Tiechko Beach, and Northshore Resort.

  • Development Permit Application Fee: $25.00
  • Development Permit Application Fee for a discretionary use: $50.00

Important: A permit will not be issued until all fees have been paid. 

Building Bylaw and Building Permits - for all areas of the R.M. of Good Lake  

The R.M. of Good Lake No. 274 has passed a new Building Bylaw effective March 24, 2022. The Building Bylaw applies to all areas of the RM (resort, agricultural, acreage, etc.) 

Click to view or print the full bylaw: Building Bylaw No. 02-2022

The Building Inspector will need to review your plans for construction. For a new house, cabin, and additions structural drawings are required before an approval will be issued.

For Relocation of Existing Buildings, the following is required:
  • 2 exterior photographs and any previous damage to the structure must be stated.
  • $2,500.00 performance bond (Schedule A to Bylaw No. 02-2022) is required with buildings being moved into the RM Resort areas. This will be refunded only when the lot is in presentable condition.
Building Demolition Permits

Planning to demolish a building? Firstly, we need to know so that you don't pay taxes on a building that isn't there. 

Building Permit Fees:   See "Schedule A" to Bylaw No. 02-2022.

Important: A permit will not be issued until all fees have been paid.

FORMS 

Building Inspector Forms