When an application for a development permit is refused, an individual may file a Development Appeal, which will be heard by the Development Appeals Board. Typically, this can occur when: 

• the  development permit is refused because it would contravene the Zoning Bylaw;
  
  
• a Development Officer is alleged to have misapplied the Zoning Bylaw in issuing a development permit;
  
  
• a minor variance approval is revoked, refused or approved with terms and conditions;
  
  
• a Development Officer issues an Order to Remedy Contravention;
  
  
• an application for a subdivision has been denied; or
  
  
• if conditions have been included on a Discretionary Use approval.

This section deals with the process of applying for a development appeal. For more information about the current Development Appeals Board, please see the appropriate link under "Committee Lists" in the Boards and Committees section of this website. For a list of "Frequently Asked Questions" relating to Development Appeals and the appeals process, please download the Information Sheet, below:

Development Appeals Board - Information SheetIn order to file an appeal, an applicant must:

1. Complete the application form (PDF), make a written request, or complete the Notice of Appeal provided with the Order to Remedy Contravention, and submit it to the Secretary of the Development Appeals Board, City Clerk's Office within 30 days of the date of the notice of issuance or refusal to issue a development permit, or from the date of issuance of the Order to Remedy Contravention.
   
   
2. Include a cheque or money order for $50.00 made payable to the City of Saskatoon.
   
   
3. Submit all maps, plans, drawings, and written material to the Board's Secretary in the City Clerk's Office no later than five days prior to the date of the appeal hearing.
   
   

Appeal Process
A public hearing will be held within 30 days of the receipt of a Development Appeal Application. Notice will be given to the property owner and the assessed owners of neighbouring properties within a radius of 75 metres.

Decision of the Board
The Board shall issue its decision, in writing, within 30 days of the conclusion of the hearing. The Board's decision does not take effect until 30 days from the date of the Record of Decision in order to allow for further appeals to the Planning Appeals Committee, Saskatchewan Municipal Board.

Appeal of the Board's Decision
The minister, the council, the applicant or any other person may appeal to the Planning Appeals Committee, Saskatchewan Municipal Board within 20 days after the date of notification of the Development Appeals Board's Record of Decision.

Saskatchewan Municipal Board
Planning Appeals Committee
480-2151 Scarth Street Regina, SK
S4P 3V7

For additional information, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at
(306) 975-8002; Fax (306) 975-7892 or by email.

The information contained on these pages has no legal status and cannot be used as an official report of the policies, actions or decisions of Council. The City of Saskatoon accepts no responsibility to persons relying solely on this information. Users are advised to contact the Office of the City Clerk at (306) 975-3240 for assistance.

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