Bylaw No. 1/2026 - Building Placement and Elevation Bylaw (DRAFT) — full text

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CITY OF HUMBOLDT BYLAW NO. 01/2026 The Building Placement and Elevation Bylaw The Council of the City of Humboldt, in the Province of Saskatchewan, enacts as follows: Short Title This Bylaw may be cited as The Building Placement and Elevation Bylaw, 2026. Definitions In this Bylaw: "adverse effect" means actual or potential damage or harm to property, the environment or the safety, health or welfare of people. "lot grading plan" means an engineered plan demonstrating the type of drainage for each property in a developed area submitted with detailed subdivision plans and approved by the City of Humboldt prior to subdivision construction. "professional surveyor" means a surveyor registered with the Saskatchewan Land Surveyors Association. "property" means a legal parcel/lot registered with the Information Services Corporation. "real property report" means a certificate provided by a professional surveyor that verifies the elevations and location of a building. "site drainage plan" means a plan submitted with the building permit process to identify the type and direction of storm drainage on a lot. Purpose The purpose of this Bylaw is to regulate the placement and elevation of buildings on private properties to minimize adverse effects. Street and Lot Grades Drainage Plans Every applicant for a permit to construct any residential dwelling shall provide a site drainage plan for the property. The site drainage plan must comply with the parameters found within the lot grading plan for the subdivision where a lot grading plan is available. In the case of any property located in an area without an approved lot grading plan, a site drainage plan must be prepared by a professional surveyor and approved by the Department of Public Works. Building Elevations and Locations Prior to excavation of the building foundation, a professional surveyor must be engaged to: Mark the location of property boundaries. Mark the location of the building foundation to the extent necessary to ensure proper placement of the building within the site; and Mark the approved building elevation to the extent necessary to ensure the completed building complies with the site drainage plan. Real Property Report Following the completed construction of the bottom slab or basement, and prior to requesting an occupancy permit, the applicant shall obtain a Real Property Report from a professional surveyor. The Real Property Report shall include: The location of the building, in relation to the property lines The elevation of the top of footing The elevation of the project benchmark _________________________________ Mayor - Rob Muench _________________________________ City Clerk - Lori Yaworski INTRODUCED AND READ A FIRST TIME THIS 23rd DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026. READ A SECOND TIME THIS 23rd DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026. READ A THIRD AND FINAL TIME THIS 23rd DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026.