All projects related to one and two-unit dwellings are considered Type A Projects. Please follow the Residential Drawing Submission Checklist Drawing Submission Checklist for Type A Projects when applying for a Type A Project development. Complete and accurate sets of plans and specifications are required to be submitted, together with a completed Development and Building Permit Application. 

Building a Home

One and Two Unit Dwellings Application

Housing Incentives

A Development and Building Permit is required for all decks over 0.4m (1’3”) in height or decks larger than 10m² (107ft²). 

Deck Regulations

Deck-Permit-Application

A Development and Building Permit is required for all buildings or structures larger than 10m² (107ft²). Please note, only one accessory building under 107ft² per property is exempt from obtaining a Development and Building Permit; all other buildings require a permit. Additionally, even if a shed does not require a permit, it still must meet all Zoning and Building Bylaw requirements.  

Concrete pads for detached garages or accessory buildings bigger than 592ft² must have an Engineered stamped drawing. 

What size garage can I build? 

In most residential areas, the maximum combined coverage of detached accessory buildings on a property is limited to 86.3m² (900ft²) total and cannot cover more than 35% of the rear yard area. Total garage and accessory building areas must be less than the footprint of the house and cannot exceed the maximum overall site coverage (40% or 50% depending on the zoning district). You may provide a preliminary site plan (showing location and dimensions of all buildings on the property) to Planning and Development to review the size and location of a proposed garage. Regulations may vary depending on the zoning district (acreage zones for example). Refer to the garage or accessory building permits pamphlet or contact the Planning and Development Department for further information. 

Detached Garage or Accessory Buildings

Garage-Permit-Application

To erect a portable tent garage legally on your property, you must apply for a Development and Building Permit, and the plans must meet all requirements of the National Building Code. 

Portable Tent Garages

Garage-Permit-Application

“Ready to Move” and Manufactured Dwellings are permitted in most residential districts. A development and building permit is required, and the dwelling must be certified by the manufacturer for compliance with CSA-A277 standard for use as a One-Unit Dwelling. 

Ready To Move (RTM) Dwellings

One and Two Unit Dwellings Application

Housing Incentives

A Development and Building Permit must be obtained prior to construction of a secondary suite. Secondary suites must meet minimum requirements in the City of Moose Jaw bylaw and the National Building Code. 

Secondary Suites

Building and Development Permit Application

Housing Incentives

A private swimming pool is an artificially created basin lined with concrete, fiberglass, vinyl, or similar material, which is at least 600mm in depth, and includes pools situated on top of the ground and hot tubs. 

Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs

Building and Development Permit Application