Building Permit Pre-Consultation

The building permit pre-consultation is designed to support complex or large-scale building projects. It allows applicants to submit a proposal for review by Building Standards and multiple City of Saskatoon departments before submitting a building permit application.

This service provides consolidated feedback on applicable regulations, requirements and review considerations, helping applicants prepare a more complete and coordinated submission.

By identifying key issues early, the pre-consultation supports improved application quality, reduces the likelihood of re-submissions and helps maintain project timelines.

How the Pre-Consultation Works

Submit a proposal package through the online webform. City staff from relevant departments review the submission and provide coordinated comments.

The review is intended to:

• identify applicable code and bylaw requirements
• highlight potential issues or gaps in the proposal
• support readiness for building permit submission

This service does not replace the formal building permit review. Final approvals are issued only through the building permit process.

A pre-consultation is recommended for:

• Commercial, institutional, industrial development
• multi-unit residential and group-dwelling site projects
• large or complex applications

Application Requirements

Applicants should have sufficient project information available to support a meaningful review, including:

1. A complete set of Preliminary or Not For Construction drawings.
2. Site plan, including: North arrow; street name; civic address; abutting streets and lanes; property lines and dimensions; right of ways and easements; all existing buildings and structures; proposed construction or demolition; setbacks to all property lines from existing and proposed structures; fire access routes and hydrant locations

The pre-consultation is intended to provide general guidance only. City staff can explain applicable requirements and how building and development regulations apply to a proposed project. City staff do not provide design services, prepare layouts, or offer technical, engineering or architectural advice. Applicants are responsible for obtaining project design and detailed technical advice from a qualified design professional, such as an architect, engineer or other licensed practitioner.

Submit through the online webform (Available November 1, 2026)

Submit your pre-consultation request using the online webform.