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The City issues permits that set standards for the health and safety of our citizens and ensure Regina's reputation as a great place to live, work and do business.

Design Catalogue plans are meant to be: Adaptable for a range of accessibility needs Energy efficient and climate resilient Cost-effective through standardization Reflective of regional climate zones, housing needs, and construction methods Compliant with local codes and regulations The design plans allow individuals to adapt designs to meet their own needs and match their own tastes through material selection and aesthetic design choices. Colours and materials for exterior cladding such as siding, roofing, and interior finishes need to be selected and incorporated into the final design by a qualified professional such as an architect, engineer or designer. Benefits Using Housing Design Catalogue plans can save applicants money and time as they do not have to create plans from scratch. The design plans are available to applicants free of charge to support conversations with qualified professionals, such as an architect, engineer or designer. ...

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work (minimum permit fee of $100) - Residential Permit Fee Calculation Form Permit fees for the installation of solar panels are calculated based on construction value for the structural upgrades. Permit Timeline 10 business days (approval notice or correction letter) Required Inspections Building (if applicable) Final Inspection - After any applicable structural changes and panels are mounted Frequently Asked Questions Is a building permit required for to install solar panels? Yes, a building permit is required to install solar panels on roof or wall structures. Why do I need a building permit? Residential and commercial roofs are typically built to withstand the National Building Code of Canada’s required minimum live and dead loads for snow, rain and wind in their climatic zones. The weight of solar panels, even if mounted flush with the roof, imposes additional loading on the roof structure. Thus, roofs may need to be upgraded to support the additional weight of solar panels. Residential and commercial walls are typically built to withstand the standard loading such as wind pressure, sheathing, cladding and interior finishes. Thus, if solar panels are mounted on walls, walls may need to be upgraded to support the additional weight of panels. Why do I need a professional design for the supporting structure? Roof structures are designed typically to support snow, rain and wind loads. The additional weight of solar panels will require a design professional to evaluate the new loads imposed on the existing roof structure. Can my solar panels be installed on the ground in my backyard? Yes, solar panels can be installed on the ground. Mounting and support of panels will need to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations and applicable CSA certifications. ...

a.ca. The applicant will be contacted with the final decision on the request. Tree Donation Application Tree Donation Program Policy Tree Planting Standards Recommended Tree Species Planting Specifications Tree Banding Tree banding keeps fall and spring cankerworms from laying their eggs in the crown of the tree. Band your elms, Manitoba maples and fruit trees each spring and fall to reduce the amount of cankerworms. To band your tree: Purchase fibreglass insulation (15 to 20 cm wide), plastic wrap or black garbage bags, duct tape and some type of sticky substance (axle grease, Tanglefoot, Stick-em) Wrap a strip of fibreglass insulation around the trunk about 1 to 2 metres above the ground. Cover the insulation with plastic and secure with duct tape. Cover the plastic with your sticking agent. Regularly re-apply your sticking agent and remove debris to ensure effectiveness. Band your trees in September and re-apply sticking agent in the Spring. Remove your band after mid-May. Save the insulation for the next banding season. Pruning Your Trees Trees, when mature, should have a strong straight trunk and a full crown with well-spaced branches. Pruning helps achieve this growth pattern. Pruning depends on the age of your tree: Newly planted tree: Only prune dead or broken branches since the tree needs all of its branches and leaves to grow in its new location. Year 2: Prune branches to develop a strong central leader. If present, prune and remove co-dominant leader. Years 3-4: Begin regular pruning. Years 5-7: By this time, your tree should be healthy and shaped properly from previous pruning. To stay healthy, regularly remove dead or damaged limbs. Keep the tree’s outline tidy by pruning back long branches. If you wish, you can remove bottom limbs if you want to walk underneath the tree. Special pruning considerations for certain tree species: Prune deciduous ornamental trees every three to four years. Prune in the late winter or early spring, when wounds from pruning cuts will close quickly. Prune maple and birch trees in June or July to prevent cuts from ‘bleeding’. Prune elm trees from September 1 to March 31 to reduce the spread of Dutch elm disease. Prune apple trees every spring. Light annual pruning balances growth and flower buds. Only prune dead, damaged and diseased branches from evergreen trees. In the spring, you can create a denser pine or spruce trees by cutting its candles in half before the needles have elongated. Remember to add a wide circle of mulch around the evergreen’s trunk if you remove its lower branches. The mulch will keep the soil cool around the tree’s feeder roots. Watering Trees A tree’s root system extends out at least as far as the tree is tall. Most of the tree's feeder roots are in the top 15 cm of soil. Therefore you will likely water and fertilize over a large area of your yard to provide proper nutrients to your urban tree. If you placed mulch in a large circle around your trees, you may only need to water if there’s a drought. However if you haven’t mulched, you will need to thoroughly water your tree two or three times a season (e.g. beginning of June, July and August). Near the end of August, stop watering until the trees have dropped their leaves. This allows the trees to harden for winter. ...

A permit is required before you can make alternations to your heritage property.

n a decision is communicated. Building & Development Permit Applications Please ensure you have the required permits and documents before you start construction. Permits are an affordable way of ensuring the work is done safely. ...

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ram. Visit the Affordable Access Program page to find out if you qualify. Affordable Housing The City offers housing incentives programs for newly-constructed housing in certain areas of Regina and provides information to those seeking affordable home ownership. Visit Housing for more information. Graffiti & Crime Prevention Crime prevention is everyone’s responsibility. By working together, we can reduce crimes in our neighbourhoods. The Regina Police Service website has specific tips for businesses and homeowners to prevent crime, as well as information on programs such as Neighbourhood Watch, Crime Stoppers, and the Citizens on Patrol Program. The City of Regina identifies public safety, security and crime prevention among its top priorities. Crime prevention begins in the neighbourhood where we live and it is up to each of us to ensure our community is a safe place to live, work and play. City Workers at Your Door If people come to your door saying they’re from the City, ask for their City of Regina identification BEFORE you let them in. Their photo identity card will show the employee’s name, department and staff number. As well, representatives of all public utilities (gas, electric power, cable TV, water) also carry photo ID. If the person at the door refuses to produce his or her photo ID or acts in a suspicious manner, call the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 to make a report for informational purposes. Housing Standards Enforcement Team The Housing Standards Enforcement Team is made up of members from City of Regina Bylaw Enforcement, the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region, Regina Police Service and the Regina Fire Department. The team has made a coordinated effort to improve housing standards in inner-city neighbourhoods. The Housing Standards Enforcement Team takes complaints from as many as 60 sources (example: meter readers, tenants) and then sends representatives from each of the partner agencies who work together to assess the housing problem. Crime Prevention Regina’s graffiti management program plans to eliminate graffiti through education, engagement and enforcement. For graffiti management to be effective, graffiti needs to be wiped out quickly whenever it appears. That’s why The Regina Community Standards Bylaw requires owners or occupants of property to remove all graffiti from their premises, including buildings, accessory buildings, dwelling units or structures. Graffiti on Your Property Record: Take a photo of the graffiti vandalism as soon as you see it. The photo is critical to successful investigations by the Regina Police Service. Report: Report all incidents of graffiti damage to your property by calling the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500. ...