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New Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Mixed Use Buildings and Additions

You need to obtain a building permit for the development of commercial, industrial and institutional buildings or multi-family dwellings.

New Commercial

For new commercial, institutional, industrial, mixed-use, apartment-style buildings or additions, follow the application process below. Reference the Commercial Information Package to ensure a complete application is submitted. For other commercial permits such as alterations/conversions/tenant improvements and multi-unit dwellings, visit the application packages below.

Other Commercial Applications

  • Alterations, Conversions and Tenant Improvements
  • Multi-Unit Dwelling
  • Planned Group of Dwellings
Did you know?
The City now offers phased permits for commercial applications so you can get started on your construction projects sooner.
Learn More

To Apply

  1. Complete and submit forms and documents listed below. Your application may be circulated to a variety of departments for review, depending on the complexity. The application must be signed by the legal property owner as well as the applicant.

Required:

    • Building Permit Application
    • Commercial Checklist
    • Zoning Bylaw Analysis
    • Building Code Analysis

Required as needed

    • Commitment Letter for Field Review
    • Request for Evaluation of Alternative Solution
    • Classification of a Warehouse as a F3 Occupancy
    • NECB Compliance Handout
    • NECB Phased Building Energy Framework Guide
    • NEBC Project Summary
    • NECB Prescriptive Report
    • NECB Trade Off Report
    • NECB Tiered Performance Report
    • Energy Efficiency Compliance Options

Helpful Information:

    • Advisory Documents
    • Commercial Information Package
    • Site Plan
    • Landscape Plan
    • Barrier-Free Design Guide
  1. Submit your application through our new online eBuild software or in-person at City Hall. The City will review your application to ensure it meets all building, heritage, zoning, landscaping, engineering, environmental, disposal, assessment, open space and utility regulations and/or bylaws.

    Apply Online

  2. If applicable, contact Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK) for inspections and permits for gas or electrical work.

PLEASE NOTE: Building permit application forms must be filled out in full; incomplete applications will not be accepted.

  • Legal land owner information must match what’s listed on land title. The individual signing for the legal land owner must be on title or must be authorized to sign on the legal land owner’s behalf via an authorization letter from the legal land owner.
  • If a company is listed on title as the legal land owner, the individual signing on behalf of the owner must print their name and position associated with the company and must have signing authority. 
  • If someone is designated to sign on behalf of the owner, this authorization can be provided via an authorization letter from the legal land owner (individual giving authority must list name, position, and have signing authority).

Permit Fee

Commercial Construction / Alteration / Renovation / Repair (construction value)

$8 / $1,000 value, $100 minimum

 

Permit Timeline

View the current permit Processing Times

Pre-Application Meeting

Pre-application meetings provide the opportunity for designers and owners of an upcoming commercial project to meet with the City of Regina to discuss questions specific to that project.

Request a Meeting

Permit Process

The review time of a Commercial Building Permit Application is approximately 20 days from the date a complete application is submitted. Review times increase depending on project type, required circulation and construction season. Apply early and review the information package and supporting documents prior to submission.

Stage 1: Development Review

Reviewed on all applications:
City Planning reviews for compliance with the Zoning Bylaw. (Comments sent from Development Control Officer)

Review may be required:
Servicing & Infrastructure Approvals reviews applications that include:

  • New buildings
  • Additions
  • Changes to services
  • Changes in use

to ensure compliance with various transportation, water (potable, storm, and waste), environmental and geotechnical technical standards. (Comments sent from technicalreview@regina.ca)

Stage 2: Building Standards Review

Reviewed on all applications:
Building Standards & Inspections reviews for compliance with:

  • National Building Code
  • Building Bylaw
  • UBAS Act/Regulations
  • Mechanical & Plumbing Standards.

Comments sent from three separate reviewers:

  • Building Safety
  • Structural and Accessibility
  • Mechanical/Plumbing


Review May Be Required:
The Fire Department reviews applications that include:

  • High hazard occupancy (F1) 
  • Spray coating operations 
  • Under/above ground fuel storage tank installation or removal 
  • Distilleries  
  • Tire storage 
  • Other as required

to ensure compliance with National Fire Code and NFPA standards. Information on building permit requirements for fire alarm systems

Stage 3: Saskatchewan Ministry of Health Review (if required)

Review May Be Required:
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health reviews applications that include:

  • Butcher shops and meat processors
  • Bakeries
  • Food distribution wholesale/retail
  • Food processing – home and commercial food manufacturers, flea market, farmer’s market, etc
  • Schools, institutions, daycares (not private home day cares)
  • Hotels, motels, bed and breakfast
  • Liquor outlets
  • Personal services; ear piercing, tattooing, acupuncture, nail salons and invasive permanent makeup operations,
  • Public swimming pools and spray parks
  • Restaurants and take-out
  • Recreation facilities and community halls
  • Care facilities group homes and approved homes
  • Others

to ensure compliance with health regulations. (Comments sent from Saskatchewan Ministry of Health)

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health can be reached directly at 306-766-7755.

Stage 4: Application Approval

Reviewed on all applications:

  • Customer is notified of application approval
  • Fee is collected and permit signed
  • Building Permit is issued
  • Work may commence with inspections to follow


For more information, call Service Regina at 306-777-7000.

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