In the Village of Buena Vista, Saskatchewan, building permit rules are set by Bylaw No. 6-22, A Bylaw Respecting Buildings (Building Bylaw), verified 2026-09-27. Permit required for: Work within local authority; buildings >10 m2; not commencing work without valid permit; retaining walls >600 mm on non-agricultural lands. Exemptions: Accessory buildings not greater than 10 m2 (no hazard, no sleeping accommodations); decks under 600 mm differential grade height on residential lands. Permit fees: Schedule A fixed residential fees; Schedule B commercial VOC' × $7.00 / $1,000 plus minimum fees; determined by local authority.
Work within local authority; buildings >10 m2; not commencing work without valid permit; retaining walls >600 mm on non-agricultural lands.
s. 4(1), 4(2), 6(1)(b), 7(2)
exemptions
Accessory buildings not greater than 10 m2 (no hazard, no sleeping accommodations); decks under 600 mm differential grade height on residential lands.
s. 4(4), 4(5)
fee basis
Schedule A fixed residential fees; Schedule B commercial VOC' × $7.00 / $1,000 plus minimum fees; determined by local authority.
Schedule "A"; Schedule "B"; s. 5(1)
authority
Local authority or building official
s. 2(1), 8(5), 12(2)
scout note
A permit is required for building work over 10 m² (accessory bldgs exempt under that), retaining walls over 600mm, per Construction Codes Act/NBC/NECB. Fee = admin fee + building official's service fee + SAMA fee, per attached Schedule A (residential, by size) and Schedule B (commercial, by value of construction).
Building & Development (Village of Buena Vista permit info page)
Village's own page hosting permit application forms and plan-review checklists, and linking to Pro Inspections (pro-inspections.ca) as the contracted building official/plan-review service, and to TSASK for plumbing permits.