Subdivision is the process in which a parcel of land is divided into two or more parcels, in order to obtain a separate legal title for each parcel.
Ministry of Government Relations Community Planning Branch is the approving authority for subdividing land within the RM.
ALL applications for subdivision MUST be submitted to Community Planning in order to begin the process.
NOTE: In come cases, rezoning will be required to support the subdivision.
A Saskatchewan Land Surveyor is required for the subdivision process.
Subdivision Application Process
A copy of the Subdivision Application is referred to the RM by Community Planning for review, comment and endorsement. The application will contain a plan of proposed subdivision prepared by a Saskatchewan Land Surveyor.
The RM reviews the subdivision application the relevant Weyburn Planning District Plan or RM of Weyburn Official Community Plan (based on location) and the RM of Weyburn Zoning Bylaw.
If the application complies with all requirements, council can recommend to Community Planning that the subdivision application be approved.
Single Lot
One or Two subdivisions per quarter section.
Multi Parcel
more than two (2) subdivided lots per quarter.
Conditions of Approval
If an applicant receives approval subject to conditions, the conditions must be fulfilled. Such as entering into a Servicing Agreement, dedicating municipal or environmental reserve, paying any fees, or upgrading roadways or other services.
Once all the conditions have been met, Community Planning can approve the subdivision, which will allow the plan to be registered to the Land Titles Office in order to create the new legal titles for the new parcels of land.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Land Dedication
Municipal Reserve
Provincial Legislation required Municipal Reserve (MR) dedications must be provided at the time of Subdivision.
Residential subdivisions are required 10% of the gross area.
All other types of subdivisions are required at 5% of the gross area.
NOTE: In many cases, the RM will request a monetary cash-in-lieu payment instead of land dedication. The payment must be equal to the market value of the required land in the subdivision, in the non-service state.
Environmental Reserve
Provincial Legislation may require some lands be designated as Environmental Reserve (ER) at the time of subdivision. This may include things such ravines, coulees, swamps, water courses or lands that unstable. Additionally, lands to help prevent pollution, preserve lakes and shores or to help protect against flooding.
An ER parcel may be left in a natural state or may be developed as a public park. There is no minimum requirement for ER dedication, it is site specific.