Land

The Saskatoon Region has many options for companies locating new facilities. Depending on the necessity and level of services (such as rail or large power requirements), the region can offer a wide variety of land to meet the needs of nearly any size of facility.

 

New and existing companies may also be eligible for incentives.  

 

The City of Saskatoon is the only developer of industrial land inside the city limits. Lot prices are calculated using prices for land and services as approved by City Council, and prices quoted from the City of Saskatoon Land Bank include servicing. Only those properties that have complete services (i.e. sewers, water, utilities, curbs, and at least a gravel-based road with paving to be provided within a reasonable period) are available for sale, and the purchaser is responsible for all private connections into the lot. Development charges for un-serviced land that changes ownership privately are paid by the purchaser, and services are installed by the City of Saskatoon.

 

Industrial land outside of the city limits is developed by private contractors, and may or may not be negotiated as part of the purchase price.

 

The purpose of zoning is to separate different land uses to insure that all uses are compatible, common development standards are used and that development does not unreasonably impose a burden upon its neighbours. Building permits are required for new construction, additions, alterations, renovations, relocations, and repairs or rehabilitation of a building or structure. Municipal governments oversee zoning and permitting in their respective region.

 

A number of government acts, regulations and agreements are in place to protect to Saskatoon Region environment. Depending on the sector in which a company operates, environmental laws are regulated by federal and/or provincial governments. Environment Canada, Saskatchewan Environment, and local municipalities oversee these laws to ensure people and companies conform to regional standards.