Building Bylaw - Summary of Proposed Amendments
Building Bylaw - Summary of Proposed Amendments
Moving to Regina
ng a Home - You can contact a Realtor to assist you in finding a home. The Association of Regina
REALTORS® provides information on members, sales and prices. Seeking
affordable home ownership? View the list of eligible developments that may be considered for an
affordable homeownership grant after meeting the eligibility requirements. Building a Home - Regina
& Region Home Builders’ Association has an extensive website that provides a lot of consumer
information on building a new home or renovating an existing home. Renting a Home - You can look
for rental properties on rentals.ca, usedregina.com or regina.kijiji.ca. Some of these websites
also can help you find and purchase used furniture and household items. The City works with
non-profit and private sector organizations to encourage and promote affordable housing in Regina.
If you are seeking an affordable rental property, view the list of organizations and developers
providing affordable rental through the City of Regina’s housing incentives. The Regina Housing
Authority offers a range of housing assistance for low-income householders who otherwise cannot
afford safe, adequate rental housing. If you need temporary accommodations, Regina has many hotels
and motels which can be found the Regina Hotel Association website. Utilities Water and sewer
services are City-owned. SaskTel supplies telecommunication products and services. SaskPower and
SaskEnergy supply electricity and natural gas. Resources & Major Industries Regina’s
resource-based economy is fuelled by agriculture, oil and gas production and development, as well
as telecommunications. Regina has been named one of the most affordable places to do business in
western North America several times over the past few years. Economic Development Regina Inc. (EDR)
attracts new business to the area and fosters the growth of existing businesses. Services for
Newcomers The City of Regina welcomes people from around the world. Our diversity defines us.
Language is an important part of becoming comfortable in a community. Languages transmit cultures,
values and traditional knowledge and plays an important role in promoting sustainable futures. We
look forward to you calling Regina ‘home’ and participating in many cultural and recreational
services that we are proud to offer our residents. The City of Regina never asks anyone for their
immigration status to access any of the services we provide. The City of Regina encourages all
immigrants, refugees and temporary residents to contact the Newcomer Welcome Centre. The Centre
provides information, assessments and other supports to help you and your family make a more
successful transition to life in our community. Other organizations that specialize in services to
immigrants are Regina Open Door Society, Regina Immigrant Women Centre, Assemblée communautaire
fransaskoise, Ukrainian Canadian Congress and Catholic Family Service’s Newcomer Centre Career
& Support Services Centre. Start with the Language Assessment and Referral Centre (LARC). They
will assess you and refer you to one of four Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
organizations: Regina Open Door Society Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Immigrant Women Centre
University of Regina Other organizations dedicated to helping immigrants and newcomers with
language services are: The Regina Public Library offers free lessons in English as an Additional
Language. Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus offers extensive English language services for
adult newcomers. ...
High-Rise Fire Safety
mergency procedures should be posted on each level and if your building is considered a high
building, fire drills must be held every two months. The best way to
protect yourself in a fire is to be prepared . When you hear the building fire alarm: Feel the door
to your unit before opening it. If it is hot, use another way out. If it is cool, leave the
building immediately, using the closest stairway. Do not use the elevator. Close doors behind you.
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Minor Variance Application
A minor variance is a request for variation only of the minimum required distance of a building or structure from a lot line; and the minimum required distance of a building or structure to any other building or structure on the same lot.
Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application
Requests for developments or improvements not in agreement with the Zoning Bylaw must involve a submission requesting an amendment to the Bylaw.
Parks Programs
The Adopt A Greenspace Program provides an opportunity for you to enhance
Who We Are
More than 200,000 residents rely on the services and programs run by the City of Regina ...
The City Progresses on Two Major Construction Projects
The City Progresses on Two Major Construction Projects
The City of Regina is making advancements on two of its major projects, the Water Network Expansion and Dewdney Avenue Corridor Revitalization. ...
Emerald Ash Borer
The Emerald Ash Borer is an invasive species beetle that attacksand kills Ash trees.
Rates
Water Utility rates fund investment in the safe operations of our
water and sewer system.
