Zoning & Development

Discretionary Use Application

Barney's Bay - AirBnB (Short Term Rental) Application

Location: Lot 8, Block 03 - 43 Lakeshore Drive

Proposed Use Details:  Existing residential-seasonal Cabin to be used as an AirBnB when Cabin is not being used by the owner.  Expectation is to rent to families (max. occupancy 7).  Commencement of the AirBnB would be May 5, 2024.

Under the Zoning Bylaw, the proposed use of an AirBnB (short term rental) within Lakeshore District 2 (Barney's Bay) is a discretionary use which requires public notification and Council approval to authorize the use.

To view a copy of the redacted application, click here

The application will be considered by Council at the April 10, 2024 council meeting. Any comments or questions should be directed to the RM Office prior to the meeting commencing.



Developmental Requirement Overview

  Building or developing and unsure what all is required by the RM?

  Wondering what is allowed on your property?

  Wondering what permits are required and what is exempt from one?

As a general guide, Zoning is looked at first to ensure your desired development or use of a property is authorized by the municipal Zoning Bylaw.  This is done between the applicant and the RM.  

Secondly, once a use is authorized then any buildings associated with that use must be authorized, this is done via the Building Bylaw between the applicant and the Building Official (inspector), the RM issues a building permit at the direction of the building official.

As a more detailed guide, please review the below 4-Step process:

Step 1.  Determine which Zoning District your property is in:

  • Agricultural - includes Round/Wolverine lake subdivision
  • Hamlet - Crystal Springs, Meskanaw, Tway, Yellow Creek, Waitville and Tarnopol
  • Lakeshore District 1 - Hunter subdivision, all Rhona Lake subdivision
  • Lakeshore District 2 - Barney's Bay and Eagle Bay
  • Lakeshore District 3 - Crystal Ridge

Step 2.  Determine if the desired use of your property is Exempt, Permitted or Discretionary.

Step 3.  Follow the appropriate process, shown below:

Step 4.  Submit a Building Permit application if required.



Zoning Bylaw & Official Community Plan

Zoning Bylaw

Bylaw 23-08, being a bylaw to regulate development within the RM of Invergordon in order to provide for the amenity of the area as well as for the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the municipality, was adopted on January 10, 2024 and is pending Ministerial approval

Official Community Plan

Bylaw 23-07, being a bylaw to provide a comprehensive policy framework to guide the physical, economic, social and cultural development of the RM of Invergordon, was adopted on January 10, 2024 and is pending Ministerial approval



Building Bylaw

Bylaw 21-05, being a bylaw in respect to buildings within in the RM of Invergordon was adopted at the Regular Meeting held December 16, 2021 and was approved by the Building & Technical Standards Branch (SK Min. of Gov. Relations) on December 20, 2021.

Building Bylaw 21-05

Click here to go to our Forms page to download a Building Permit or Demolition/Removal Permit

Quick Summary:

  • This bylaw applies to matters governed by The Uniform Building & Accessibility Standards Act and the Regulations, including the National Building Code of Canada and the Administrative Requirements
  • All residences, including farm/rural residences require a Building Permit 
  • Farm buildings remain exempt, by legislation
  • Buildings under construction as of the date of adoption are exempt but the building standards remain applicable to an alteration, repair, renovation, demolition, relocation, removal or change of use or occupancy of such a building
  • Accessory buildings with a size less than 10m2 (108ft2) are exempt, provided they do not create a hazard
  • Demolition Permit required - $10.00 plus $500.00 deposit (refunded once site is cleaned-up post demolition)

Applying for a Building Permit to construct, erect, place, alter, repair, renovate or reconstruct a building

  • Application Form
  • Two (2) sets of plans & specifications
  • $50.00 Application Fee
  • Building Inspection Fee ($3.55 per $1000 of declared value of construction)

Building Inspections

  • MuniCode is the appointed building official for the RM
  • Inspections may include, but shall not be limited to:
    • Foundation inspection;
    • Framing inspection;
    • Final inspection;
    • Basement development pre-inspection;
    • Pre-move inspection.
  • www.municodeservices.com

  GOOD TO KNOW!  Fire Response Time & How It Affects Building Setbacks, Construction Materials

Residential areas in the RM will be impacted by increased setbacks, construction materials and standards as the RM of Invergordon does not meet the required Fire Response Time.  This means, even though the zoning setbacks may be 1.5m sides/rear and 6m front - the setbacks required by building codes may be greater than this, dependent on the size of your building, classification of your building, window placement etc.  Please plan accordingly.