Questions & Answers

Village of Leask

Building Permits

Pursuant to Village of Leask Bylaw No. 4/2008, all persons in the Village of Leask intending to construct, erect, place, alter, repair, renovate, or reconstruct any building within the Village are required to apply for a building permit.

When do I need a building permit?

• For new construction such as houses, commercial or industrial buildings, garages, and sheds over 100 square feet
• Renovations that involve major structural changes such as basement finishing, additions to your home or business and deck or garage construction
• When a building is being moved into the Village.

How much will a building permit cost?

The cost of a permit is based on the value of construction. The charge is $3.00 per $1,000.00 of construction value.

What am I paying for when I get a building permit?

Your building permit charges pay for the initial review of your plans by the Village’s building inspector, as well as subsequent building inspections that the building inspector will be conducting.

What do I need to provide to the Village when applying for a building permit?

1.  Completed Building application
2.  Two complete sets of blueprints
3.  A scaled site plan that indicates all current buildings and their distance from the property lines as well as the proposed new building or addition.

When can I start to build?

Construction can begin after the plans have been returned from the building officials and the building permit paid for and picked up at the Village Office.  Any construction that begins before this time may be subject to a Stop Work Order and if building officials finds any deficiencies in the construction the owners will be responsible to remedy these shortfalls at their own expense.

Moving/Demolition Permits

When do I need a moving/demolition permit?

• For demolishing any building or part thereof within the Village
• For moving any building out of, or within the Village

What is the cost of moving/demolition permit?

• The cost of a moving/demolition permit is $5.00. 
• A deposit of $1,500 in the form of cash or a certified cheque must be paid to the Village office before a permit will be issued.
• All debts, taxes, or water bills must be paid with respect to the building to be demolished or moved, as well as the land on which it is situated before a permit may be issued.

When can I start to demolish or move my building?

Demolition or moving can begin once the demolition/moving permit has been issued from the Village Office.  Any demolition or moving that begins before this time may be subject to a Stop Work Order and the owners made responsible to remedy any conditions of the permit at their own expense.

When do I get my deposit back?

Once your demolition or move is complete, and the site is cleaned up and restored to a safe condition, you may notify the Village Office, and a member of Council will inspect the site.  Restoration of the site includes the removal of all cement from the premises, and fill of any holes left after the demolition/move.  If Council is satisfied with their inspection, your deposit will be returned at the next meeting of Council following the inspection.

Water Hook-Up

How do I go about getting water hooked up?
There is a form to fill out to obtain water hook-up at the Village of Leask Office. A $25.00 connection fee, as well as a $50.00 water meter deposit that must be paid prior to hook-up.
What does a water meter deposit cover?
Your water meter deposit is used as a damage deposit on your water meter. This deposit will be used in cases where damage is done to your water meter.
When will my water meter deposit be returned?
You will receive your deposit back when you move out of said location, providing your water meter is in good condition.
How often do I receive a water bill?
You will receive a water meter “card” every six months in mid- June and mid- December.  You are asked to read your water meter and return the card to the Municipal Office and soon as possible.  Water bills will be issued at the end of June and December of each year.

Garbage Disposal

When is the landfill open and where is it located?
The Village landfill is located on SE-3-47-5-W3, approximately four miles east of the south entrance into Leask.  For more info please see the Landfill Tipping Fees.

Landfill hours are as follows:

***Landfill will NOT be open on days when the combined temperature with the windchill factor is -40 degrees Celcius or lower at 9:00am according to Prince Albert radio station forecasts, during severe snow conditions, or before roads have been opened to the landfill.

What things will be picked up by the Village employees?
Garbage to be picked up for removal by Village staff must be kept in covered, fly proof and water tight containers.  The containers must be equipped with handles and not have a capacity greater than seventeen gallons by volume.  The container shall be securely fastened on a stand or hanger and where plastic bas is used as a container or liner, it should be stored in a manner that will preclude it from being torn by animals and birds.  Torn bags and/or scattered garbage will not be picked up by Village staff.  Large items not able to be stored in such containers – ei.  Furniture, appliances, plumbing fixtures, large trees or branches will not be picked up by Village staff.  Householders will be responsible for removing such items to the waste disposal grounds on their own, or hiring a third party to do so.

Can I burn my garbage?
No person shall burn any refuse, household garbage or commercial waste.  Burning barrels must not be used in the Village.

Pet Licensing

How many pets are allowed and what is required?
Our Animal Control Bylaw No. 2/2007,  states that all domestic animals must be registered with the Municipal Office.   You are allowed to register a maximum of two dogs and/or two cats.
What is the cost of buying a pet license?
The annual registration fee is $10.00 for each female, and $5.00 for each male or spayed female.
What do I do if I want to report a pet running at large?
Come into the Village Office and fill out a complaint form.

Sask. Housing, Senior and Family units

Who do I contact for Sask. Housing, Senior and family units?
            Please call Darren Mock 466-4479