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Whether the new parcel or parcels are for family members working on a farm or for investment purposes to attract new residents or businesses, a subdivision is most likely required.  Our District office provides landowners in the Rural Municipalities of St. Andrews, St. Clements and West St. Paul, the City of Selkirk and the Village of Dunnottar with subdivision services. 

Basic Information

A Subdivision is the division of a parcel of land described on a Certificate of Title. A subdivision can occur when a single land title is split into two or more parts, property boundaries are rearranged, or a lease, mortgage or other instrument is registered that has the effect of subdividing a property. With a few exceptions, a subdivision must be approved under The Planning Act before it can be accepted for registration at the Winnipeg Land Titles office.

Requirements vary depending on the size and type of subdivision being created.  The application form must be completed.  A hardcopy version is available at our offices located at 200 Eaton Avenue, Selkirk, Manitoba, or you can download an electronic version here.  In all cases, a site plan is required and a Certificate of Title(s), date stamped by Land Titles within 30 days of the subdivision application being made, must be provided.

The application, itself, costs:

    • $750.00 for up to a 9 lot subdivision
    • $1,750.00 for a 10-19 lot subdivision
    • $2,750.00 for a subdivision with 20 lots, or more.

This cheque is made payable to the “Selkirk and District Planning Area Board” and is not refundable.

Only if the application is approved are there additional fees. Once the Board issues the certificate of approval these fees can include, but are not limited to:

    • 1) District Board Lot Fees: $250.00 for every lot created;
    • 2) Dedication fee, depending on Municipality, (see below);
    • 3) A property survey, completed by a Manitoba Land Surveyor, if required;
    • 4) Applicable Zoning Variations, $425 + GST, per lot;
    • 5) Land Titles Office registration fees;
    • 6) Any amendments to subdivisions are at a cost of $300.00;
    • 7) Extensions to Conditional Approvals are $225.00; and,
    • 8) Extensions to Certificate of Approvals are $225.00.

R.M. of St. Andrews 

    • Each new lot is subject to the following dedication fee, listed below:
      • 1. Residential Zones - $3,500.00
      • 2. Seasonal Residential Zones - $3,500.00
      • 3. Agricultural Zones - $2,000.00
      • 4. Industrial or Commercial Zones - $3,500.00
      • 5. Bare Land Condominium Plan, Life Lease Building, Apartment Building, Multi-Family Building - $2,000.00/unit

      R.M. of St. Clements

        • Each new lot is subject to the following dedication fee, listed below:
        • 1. $2,950.00 per lot created + 2% road levy

R.M. of West St. Paul

    • Each new lot is subject to the following dedication fee, listed below:
    • 1. $4,200.00 per lot created, broken down as follows:
    •      a.) Capital Development Fee: $3,300.00
    •      b.) Green Space Fee: $800.00
    •      c.) General Admin. Fee: $100.00

City of Selkirk:

    • Each new lot is subject to the following dedication fee, listed below:
      • 1. Residential - Single Family - $4,000.00
      • 2. Residential - Multiple Family - $4,000.00 (assessed per unit)
      • 3. Industrial - $5,000.00
      • 4. Commercial - $12,000.00
      • 5. Institutional - $7,500.00

From the point of application being made to the municipal council hearing, depending on the complexity of the individual application, the subdivision process takes approximately three (3) months to complete. Once council has heard the application, the subdivision may be given conditional approval by the Board. 

The applicant then has two-years to meet these conditions, and may apply in writing, with payment, prior to the two-year deadline, for a one-time extension up to twelve-months.  Once the applicant has provided written confirmation that the proposal has met the conditions of the Board, our office will provide the applicant with a Certificate of Approval.  The applicant has one-year from the date-of-issue of the Certificate of Approval to take this document to Winnipeg Land Titles to have the subdivision registered.

Once the titles are processed and the applicant and/or new owner(s) have their title in hardcopy format, they can make application for development permits through our office. Overall, the process can take anywhere from six months to several years.  The majority of lag-time is dependant on the applicant's ability to meet the conditions of council.  

    • STEP ONE- PRE APPLICATION
    • Discuss your proposal with a Planner at the SDPAB. The advice is free and could save you time and money!
    • STEP TWO- APPLICATION
    • Complete our Subdivision Application form. Make sure all registered owners sign the application. Attach a current (dated within 30 days) copy of the “Certificate of Title” or “Status of Title” certified by the Land Titles Office. Note that for complex proposals or applications, the approving authority may require additional information.
    • STEP THREE- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPLICATION
    • If your application is complete, you will receive a letter of acknowledgement and processing of your application will begin. If incomplete, you will be asked to provide the missing information.
    • STEP FOUR- CIRCULATION OF APPLICATION
    • Your application is circulated to various government departments and agencies for their review. The expected response time is thirty days, but this can take longer. Review comments are sent with a planning report to the municipal council, with a copy to the applicant(s). Reviews take into consideration if the proposed subdivision conforms with local by-laws, such as development plans, zoning by-laws and Provincial policies; is suitable for the proposed use;
    • STEP FIVE- MUNICIPAL COUNCIL DECISION
    • The municipal council considers your application, together with the planning report, and decides by resolution either to approve it, with or without conditions, or to refuse it. Council’s conditions may relate to such items as development agreements, drainage, driveways, additional fees, etc...Council sends a copy of its decision to the SDPAB. It is recommended that you attend the Council Meeting.
    • STEP SIX- SDPAB DECISION
    • The SDPAB can proceed only after Council’s resolution has been received. If Council has refused your application, the SDPAB must do likewise. If approved by SDPAB, our office will issue a letter of conditional approval to the property owner(s). An approval fee of $250 is payable for each new lot created by the subdivision. A conditional approval is valid for two-years to permit time for the property owner(s) to meet the conditions. This period may be extended one-time for an additional year, upon request prior to the original two-year deadline.
    • STEP SEVEN- APPEALS
    • You may appeal an application rejected by the SDPAB within 30 days of the date of conditional approval; however an application rejected by Council cannot be appealed. You may also appeal any of the conditions of your approval, including any of the conditions required by council. Appeals must be made in writing to The Municipal Board of Manitoba.
    • STEP EIGHT- CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
    • A Certificate of Approval is necessary to register the subdivision and is valid for one year. This period may be extended for an additional year upon request and payment prior to the expiry date on the certificate. The SDPAB issues the Certificate of Approval when all conditions and requirements noted have been met.

Review Process

Subdivision applications are subject to review by various authorities and interests.  The review process is outlined below, so that applicants can further understand the process and what to expect by making application to subdivide.

To make sure council has all the information necessary for good decision making, applications are circulated to various agencies and provincial government departments. The community planners will circulate the application on behalf of local governments and applicants and co-ordinate the responses. These agencies have 30-days to review the application.  These agencies will send their comments to our office so that they may be compiled into a report for municipal council's review. Below is a list of these agencies:

Department/Agency/Other  Reason
To determine what type of instrument is legally required to register the plan at Winnipeg Land Titles, such as plan of subdivision, legal description, and any other requirements.

Neighbouring Municipalities 

Neighbouring Planning Districts

Community Planning Services Regional Offices

(see "other important contacts" for this information)

To determine whether a subdivision proposal adjacent to neighbouring municipalities would have negative impacts on other lands.To provide opportunities for comment.
To identify conflicting or incompatible land use.
Manitoba Hydro and Manitoba Telephones  To determine whether existing infrastructure has to be moved, altered or upgraded, and whether or not electrical or telephone servicing can be provided.
To ensure both agencies are informed as often an easement agreement with Hydro. MTS is a condition of final approval.
Manitoba Agriculture, Food, and Rural Initiatives  To advise on soils and their suitability for agricultural production.
To advise on potential conflicts with agricultural land uses such as livestock operations.
Environmental Control Services, Manitoba Conservation  To advise on whether the land in question can support a safe waste disposal system and supply potable water which meets environmental standards.
To generally advise on health concerns.
Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation  To ensure that buildings are “set back" from the highway and that safety and efficiency of the highway system is protected.
NOTE: Permits for developments requiring access onto limited access highways are issued by the Highway Traffic Board. Access onto all other provincial roads and highways is controlled by Manitoba Highways.
Mineral Resources Division  To determine if the proposed development will affect access to aggregate deposits.
Historic Resources  
To assess any archeological potential, examine historic buildings on-site, recommend preservation techniques, and determine whether the proposal falls within some designated area.
Water Resources  To measure the impact of subdivision on water resources; examine flooding potential from nearby rivers, streams, lakes, etc.; examine whether proposed drainage works will be adequate; propose mitigation measures.
Some applications to subdivide will have to be circulated farther afield…
Regional Services Branch of Natural Resources  To examine the proposal’s impact on Crown lands including parks, wildlife habitat, fisheries, wildlife management areas, drainage, conservation and recreational areas.
Gas and Oil Pipeline Companies  To assess the impact of the proposal on pipelines and on any infrastructures attached to the pipelines. Proposals will be examined for easements, for incompatibility with surrounding land uses, and for noise pollution.
Railroad Companies  To ensure the development does not encroach on rights-of-way; that access over rights-of-way is possible; that noise levels are acceptable and land uses compatible. Safety factors are considered as are the installation of spur lines for industrial developments.
Transport Canada  To determine if the proposed development may affect an adjacent airport; if there are noise or incompatible land use concerns; or if safety is a factor.
Local School Boards  To examine proposals to see whether existing school facilities will be adequate for an influx of students; whether busing will be necessary and if so, how much it will cost. From this, Boards will be able to determine whether new or expanded facilities will be needed or wanted.
OtherSpecial cases may require review by other persons or agencies. Your planning advisor can help identify who these could be.
Comments received will outline any problems or concerns with the subdivision proposal which Councils must address.

Comments are normally received within 30 days. However, if information contained on the application is incomplete, it will have to be returned to the applicant for the missing facts to be added. This will cause delays in the process.

The Community Planner will collect the comments, summarize them, and submit a full report, including recommendations to:

COUNCIL - to help with decision making,

BOARD - to help with decision making, and to the

APPLICANT - to let him or her know the status of the application.

If the comments received from departments/agencies identify problems, and the recommendation is that Council reject the application or apply conditions, Council may choose to set up a meeting between the applicant, the concerned department/agency, and the planning advisor. Such a meeting will provide a forum for discussion so that all present can work together towards a solution. (Usually the planner will have worked with the various parties to try and resolve the issues before the proposal is referred to Council.) 

Subdivisions are typically ONLY circulated for public notice when a NEW public road will be created as a result of the subdivision.  In this situation, a public hearing must be held and representation by the public may be made for or against the proposal. This notice of hearing, 14-days prior to the public hearing, must be sent to the applicant, must be posted in the office of the planning district OR municipality, AND must be sent to all property owners within 100 meters (300 feet) of the property unless a sign is posted in a conspicuous location on the property proposed to be subdivided. 

The exception to this is:

In the Rural Municipality of St. Clements, any subdivision creating more than one new lot is subject to public hearing, regardless of whether or not a new road is created.

The SDPAB will attach certain requirements to every application. They will be - lot fees; either a survey plan or a legal description; and an assurance that property taxes have been or will be dealt with to the satisfaction of the Rural Municipality.

Section 126(2) of The Planning Act sets out the authority for Board to require certain conditions be met before approving a subdivision.

Approving Authorities will examine all applications approved by municipal authorities to see whether a proposed subdivision conforms to the Provincial Land Use Policies or any other local development plan, basic planning statement, zoning by-law, planning scheme and subdivision regulation; and to see whether the land is suited to the purpose for which the subdivision is proposed and may be expected to be used for that purpose within a reasonable period of time.

If the application meets the criteria set in the Provincial Land Use Policies and the subdivision regulations OR the local land use plan and zoning by-law, and if there are no other concerns and the design is suitable, it may be approved by the Planning District Board. Approving Authorities may add conditions for approval.

The Approving Authority will forward a letter to the applicant granting conditional approval which is valid for twenty-four months and, upon request, can be extended for a further twelve months. This time period is intended to give the developer time to meet all the conditions spelled out in the letter of conditional approval.

Applications which have been approved by council yet found, in the opinion of the Approving Authority, not to meet the required criteria, may be appealed to the Municipal Board by the Provincial Planning Branch on behalf of the Minister. 

An applicant who is not satisfied with the Approving Authority’s decision may appeal to the Municipal Board in two situations.

    1. Rejection - if a subdivision is approved by Council but rejected by the Approving Authority, the applicant may appeal the rejection to the Municipal Board.
    2. Approval with Conditions - Any conditions for approval attached to the application by Council and/or by the Approving Authority may be appealed by the applicant to the Municipal Board.

NOTE: Decisions made by Planning District Boards (which have assumed Approving Authority) may be appealed by the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs on behalf of the Province. Again, such appeals are heard by the Municipal Board. 

In hearing subdivision appeals, the Municipal Board is bound by the provisions of The Planning Act and subdivision regulations, except where it is of the opinion that compliance with a requirement of the subdivision regulations is impractical or undesirable and that non-compliance does not prevent the attainment of the objective of the land use policies, development plans, basic planning statements, zoning by-laws or planning schemes.

After hearing evidence from both sides, and if it finds that the proposed subdivision is consistent with provincial or local land use plans, the Board will order that the subdivision be approved; alter or cancel any conditions subject to which the application was approved; and add conditions it considers appropriate.

On the other hand, if the Board considers that the proposed subdivision is not consistent with the general intent of the Provincial Policies or the local land use plan, it may order that the refusal of the proposed subdivision be confirmed.

Municipal Board decisions are final.

They are also far-reaching. If Board decisions reveal certain weaknesses or inconsistencies in local land use plans, it may be advisable for Councils to examine their plan and consider either amending or clarifying it. On the other hand, if Board decisions support the plan, Council has obviously done a good job of researching the application and making sure it conforms to the local land use plan.

Council members, or their staff may be called as witnesses to a Board hearing, to defend planning decisions regarding subdivisions. Councils will want to get all the pertinent facts in order. Planning advisors can help you prepare for Board hearings and may even be called as a witness to support plans.

Depending on the situation, Council may consider engaging a lawyer to represent Council’s position and actions. This may be advisable particularly if the other party has hired legal counsel. 

Once conditions spelled out in the letter of conditional approval are met, a final certificate of approval is issued. The applicant then has twelve months to register the subdivision with the Land Titles Office with an additional one-time twelve month extension option.

Although the subdivision approval process may seem long and involved, experience has shown that it works well. The test of time has proved that the required subdivision process has resulted in healthier, more attractive, and more affordable development. 

5 Lots or Less

Upon making application, please check to ensure that you have the following information:

    1. Completed Application Form signed by ALL landowners
    2. A Sketch Map showing:
        • - Dimensions for all land parcels;
        • - Location of buildings on-site and distances between these buildings and site lines;
        • - Identify hydro poles on or abutting property;
        • - Identify driveway connections; and,
        • - Identify location of septic fields to proposed property lines
    3. A Date Stamped copy (within 30-days of application being made) of your Certificate of Title(s) from Winnipeg Land Titles Office, including copies of easements, right-of-way, restrictive covenants and caveats.

The application for subdivision is $750.00. This cheque is made payable to the “Selkirk and District Planning Area Board” and is not refundable.

Only if the application is approved are there additional fees. Once the Board issues the certificate of approval these fees can include, but are not limited to:

    • 1) District Board Lot Fees: $250.00 for every lot created;
    • 2) Dedication fee, depending on Municipality, (see "basic information" tab for details);
    • 3) A property survey, completed by a Manitoba Land Surveyor, if required;
    • 4) Applicable Zoning Variations, $425 + GST, per lot;
    • 5) Land Titles Office registration fees;
    • 6) Any amendments to subdivisions are at a cost of $300.00;
    • 7) Extensions to Conditional Approvals are $225.00; and,
    • 8) Extensions to Certificate of Approvals are $225.00.

From the point of application being made to the municipal council hearing, depending on the complexity of the individual application, the subdivision process takes approximately three (3) months to complete. Once council has heard the application, the subdivision may be given conditional approval by the Selkirk Planning Board.  The applicant has two-years to meet these conditions, and may apply in writing prior to the one-year deadline, for a one-time, one-year extension.  Once the applicant has provided written confirmation that the property has met the conditions of council, our office will provide the applicant with a Certificate of Approval.  The applicant has one-year from the date-of-issue of the Certificate of Approval to take this document to Winnipeg Land Titles to have their subdivision titles registered. Once the titles are processed and the applicant and/or new owner(s) have their title in hardcopy format, they may receive application for development permits from our office. Overall, the process can take anywhere from six months to years.  The majority of lag-time is dependant on the applicant's ability to meet the conditions of council, and the approving authority.  

    • STEP ONE- PRE APPLICATION
    • Discuss your proposal with a Community Planner at the SDPAB. The advice is free and could save you time and money!
    • STEP TWO- APPLICATION
    • Complete our Subdivision Application form and submit a sketch of the proposal. Make sure all registered owners sign the application. Attach a current (dated within 30 days) copy of the “Certificate of Title” or “Status of Title” certified by the Land Titles Office. Note that for complex proposals or applications, the approving authority may require additional information.
    • STEP THREE- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPLICATION
    • If your application is complete, you will receive a letter of acknowledgement and processing of your application will begin. If incomplete, you will be asked to provide the missing information.
    • STEP FOUR- CIRCULATION OF APPLICATION
    • Your application is circulated to various government departments and agencies for their review. The expected response time is thirty days, but this can take longer. Review comments are sent with a planning report to the municipal council, with a copy to the applicant(s). Reviews take into consideration if the proposed subdivision conforms with local by-laws, such as development plans, zoning by-laws and Provincial policies; and is suitable for the proposed use.
    • STEP FIVE- MUNICIPAL COUNCIL DECISION
    • The municipal council considers your application, together with the planning report, and decides by resolution either to approve it, with or without conditions, or to reject it. Council’s conditions may relate to such items as development agreements, drainage, driveways, additional fees, etc...Council sends a copy of its decision to the SDPAB. It is recommended that you attend the Council Meeting.
    • STEP SIX- SDPAB DECISION
    • The SDPAB can proceed only after Council’s resolution has been received. If Council has refused your application, the SDPAB must do likewise. If approved by the Board, our office will issue a letter of conditional approval to the property owner(s). An approval fee of $250.00 is payable for each new lot created by the subdivision. A conditional approval is valid for two years to permit time for the property owner(s) to meet the conditions. This period may be extended for an additional year, upon request.
      • STEP SEVEN- APPEALS
      • You may appeal an application rejected by the SDPAB within 30 days of the date of conditional approval; however an application rejected by Council cannot be appealed. You may also appeal any of the conditions of your approval, including any of the conditions required by council. Appeals must be made in writing to The Municipal Board of Manitoba.
      • STEP EIGHT- CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
      • A Certificate of Approval is necessary to register the subdivision and is valid for one year. This period may be extended for an additional year upon request and payment prior to the expiry date on the certificate. The SDPAB issues the Certificate of Approval when all conditions and requirements noted have been met.

To print out this pamphlet, please set your printer to print on legal size paper (8.5"x14"), landscape format, double sided on the short-end, no fitting.  To fold the pamphlet properly, please use the greyed label edges as a guideline and fold the paper in an accordian format.  For a pre-folded hardcopy, please visit our office at 200 Eaton Avenue, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am12:30pm & 1:30pm-4:30 pm, except holidays. 

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6-24 Lots

Upon making application, please check to ensure that you have the following information:

    1. Completed Application Form signed by ALL landowners
    2. A Sketch Map showing:
        • - Dimensions for all land parcels;
        • - Location of buildings on-site and distances between these buildings and site lines;
        • - Identify hydro poles on or abutting property;
        • - Identify driveway connections; and,
        • - Identify location of septic fields to proposed property lines
    3. A letter signed by a Certified Engineer must be submitted detailing:
        • - On-site drainage;
        • - Sewer and Water provisions; and,
        • - A Letter of Approval from the Department of Infrastructure and Transportation, if direct access is required onto the Provincial Highway System may be required.
    4. A Date Stamped copy (within 30-days of application being made) of your Certificate of Title(s) from Winnipeg Land Titles Office, including copies of easements, right-of-way, restrictive covenants and caveats.

The application for subdivision is $1,750.00. This cheque is made payable to the “Selkirk and District Planning Area Board” and is not refundable.

Only if the application is approved are there additional fees. Once the Board issues the certificate of approval these fees can include, but are not limited to:

    • 1) District Board Lot Fees: $250.00 for every lot created;
    • 2) Dedication fee, depending on Municipality, (see "basic information" tab for details);
    • 3) A property survey, completed by a Manitoba Land Surveyor, if required;
    • 4) Applicable Zoning Variations, $425 + GST, per lot;
    • 5) Land Titles Office registration fees;
    • 6) Any amendments to subdivisions are at a cost of $300.00;
    • 7) Extensions to Conditional Approvals are $225.00; and,
    • 8) Extensions to Certificate of Approvals are $225.00.

From the point of application being made to the municipal council hearing, depending on the complexity of the individual application, the subdivision process takes approximately three (3) months to complete. Once council has heard the application, the subdivision may be given conditional approval by the Selkirk Planning Board.  The applicant has two-years to meet these conditions, and may apply in writing prior to the one-year deadline, for a one-time, one-year extension.  Once the applicant has provided written confirmation that the property has met the conditions of council, our office will provide the applicant with a Certificate of Approval.  The applicant has one-year from the date-of-issue of the Certificate of Approval to take this document to Winnipeg Land Titles to have their subdivision titles registered. Once the titles are processed and the applicant and/or new owner(s) have their title in hardcopy format, they may receive application for development permits from our office. Overall, the process can take anywhere from six months to years.  The majority of lag-time is dependant on the applicant's ability to meet the conditions of council, and the approving authority.  

    • STEP ONE- PRE APPLICATION
    • Discuss your proposal with a Community Planner at the SDPAB. The advice is free and could save you time and money!
    • STEP TWO- APPLICATION
    • Complete our Subdivision Application form and submit a sketch of the proposal. Make sure all registered owners sign the application. Attach a current (dated within 30 days) copy of the “Certificate of Title” or “Status of Title” certified by the Land Titles Office. Note that for complex proposals or applications, the approving authority may require additional information.
    • STEP THREE- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPLICATION
    • If your application is complete, you will receive a letter of acknowledgement and processing of your application will begin. If incomplete, you will be asked to provide the missing information.
    • STEP FOUR- CIRCULATION OF APPLICATION
    • Your application is circulated to various government departments and agencies for their review. The expected response time is thirty days, but this can take longer. Review comments are sent with a planning report to the municipal council, with a copy to the applicant(s). Reviews take into consideration if the proposed subdivision conforms with local by-laws, such as development plans, zoning by-laws and Provincial policies; is suitable for the proposed use.
    • STEP FIVE- MUNICIPAL COUNCIL DECISION
    • The municipal council considers your application, together with the planning report, and decides by resolution either to approve it, with or without conditions, or to reject it. Council’s conditions may relate to such items as development agreements, drainage, driveways, additional fees, etc...Council sends a copy of its decision to the SDPAB. It is recommended that you attend the Council Meeting.
    • STEP SIX- SDPAB DECISION
    • The SDPAB can proceed only after Council’s resolution has been received. If Council has refused your application, the SDPAB must do likewise. If approved by the Board, our office will issue a letter of conditional approval to the property owner(s). An approval fee of $250.00 is payable for each new lot created by the subdivision. A conditional approval is valid for two years to permit time for the property owner(s) to meet the conditions. This period may be extended for an additional year, upon request.
      • STEP SEVEN- APPEALS
      • You may appeal an application rejected by the SDPAB within 30 days of the date of conditional approval; however an application rejected by Council cannot be appealed. You may also appeal any of the conditions of your approval, including any of the conditions required by council. Appeals must be made in writing to The Municipal Board of Manitoba.
      • STEP EIGHT- CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
      • A Certificate of Approval is necessary to register the subdivision and is valid for one year. This period may be extended for an additional year upon request and payment prior to the expiry date on the certificate. The SDPAB issues the Certificate of Approval when all conditions and requirements noted have been met.

To print out this pamphlet, please set your printer to print on legal size paper (8.5"x14"), landscape format, double sided on the short-end, no fitting.  To fold the pamphlet properly, please use the greyed label edges as a guideline and fold the paper in an accordian format.  For a pre-folded hardcopy, please visit our office at 200 Eaton Avenue, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am12:30pm & 1:30pm-4:30 pm, except holidays. 

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25 Lots or More

Upon making application, please check to ensure that you have the following information:

    1. Completed Application Form signed by ALL landowners
    2. A Sketch Map showing:
        • - Dimensions for all land parcels;
        • - Location of buildings on-site and distances between these buildings and site lines;
        • - Identify hydro poles on or abutting property;
        • - Identify driveway connections; and,
        • - Identify location of septic fields to proposed property lines
    3. A letter signed by a Certified Engineer must be submitted detailing:
        • - On-site darinage;
        • - Sewer and Water provisions; and,
        • - A Letter of Approval from the Department of Highways, if direct access is required onto the Provincial Highway System
    4. A Traffic Impact Study for access onto highway system may be necessary
    5. An Engineered Drainage Plan may be required
    6. A Soils Analysis and/or Geotechnical Survey may have to be conducted
    7. A Perculation Tests for Septic Field Suitability
    8. A Letter indicating Water Sourcing for Proposal, and
    9. A Date Stamped copy (within 30-days of application being made) of your Certificate of Title(s) from Winnipeg Land Titles Office, including copies of easements, right-of-way, restrictive covenants and caveats.

The application for subdivision is $2,750.00. This cheque is made payable to the “Selkirk and District Planning Area Board” and is not refundable.

Only if the application is approved are there additional fees. Once the Board issues the certificate of approval these fees can include, but are not limited to:

    • 1) District Board Lot Fees: $250.00 for every lot created;
    • 2) Dedication fee, depending on Municipality, (see "basic information" tab for details);
    • 3) A property survey, completed by a Manitoba Land Surveyor, if required;
    • 4) Applicable Zoning Variations, $425 + GST, per lot;
    • 5) Land Titles Office registration fees;
    • 6) Any amendments to subdivisions are at a cost of $300.00;
    • 7) Extensions to Conditional Approvals are $225.00; and,
    • 8) Extensions to Certificate of Approvals are $225.00.

From the point of application being made to the municipal council hearing, depending on the complexity of the individual application, the subdivision process takes approximately three (3) months to complete. Once council has heard the application, the subdivision may be given conditional approval by the Selkirk Planning Board.  The applicant has two-years to meet these conditions, and may apply in writing prior to the one-year deadline, for a one-time, one-year extension.  Once the applicant has provided written confirmation that the property has met the conditions of council, our office will provide the applicant with a Certificate of Approval.  The applicant has one-year from the date-of-issue of the Certificate of Approval to take this document to Winnipeg Land Titles to have their subdivision titles registered. Once the titles are processed and the applicant and/or new owner(s) have their title in hardcopy format, they may receive application for development permits from our office. Overall, the process can take anywhere from six months to years.  The majority of lag-time is dependant on the applicant's ability to meet the conditions of council, and the approving authority.  

    • STEP ONE- PRE APPLICATION
    • Discuss your proposal with a Community Planner at the SDPAB. The advice is free and could save you time and money!
    • STEP TWO- APPLICATION
    • Complete our Subdivision Application form and submit a sketch of the proposal. Make sure all registered owners sign the application. Attach a current (dated within 30 days) copy of the “Certificate of Title” or “Status of Title” certified by the Land Titles Office. Note that for complex proposals or applications, the approving authority may require additional information.
    • STEP THREE- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPLICATION
    • If your application is complete, you will receive a letter of acknowledgement and processing of your application will begin. If incomplete, you will be asked to provide the missing information.
    • STEP FOUR- CIRCULATION OF APPLICATION
    • Your application is circulated to various government departments and agencies for their review. The expected response time is thirty days, but this can take longer. Review comments are sent with a planning report to the municipal council, with a copy to the applicant(s). Reviews take into consideration if the proposed subdivision conforms with local by-laws, such as development plans, zoning by-laws and Provincial policies; is suitable for the proposed use.
    • STEP FIVE- MUNICIPAL COUNCIL DECISION
    • The municipal council considers your application, together with the planning report, and decides by resolution either to approve it, with or without conditions, or to refuse it. Council’s conditions may relate to such items as development agreements, drainage, driveways, additional fees, etc...Council sends a copy of its decision to the SDPAB. It is recommended that you attend the Council Meeting.
    • STEP SIX- SDPAB DECISION
    • The SDPAB can proceed only after Council’s resolution has been received. If Council has refused your application, the SDPAB must do likewise. If approved by the Board, our office will issue a letter of conditional approval to the property owner(s). An approval fee of $250.00 is payable for each new lot created by the subdivision. A conditional approval is valid for two years to permit time for the property owner(s) to meet the conditions. This period may be extended for an additional year, upon request.
      • STEP SEVEN- APPEALS
      • You may appeal an application rejected by the SDPAB within 30 days of the date of conditional approval; however an application rejected by Council cannot be appealed. You may also appeal any of the conditions of your approval, including any of the conditions required by council. Appeals must be made in writing to The Municipal Board of Manitoba.
      • STEP EIGHT- CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
      • A Certificate of Approval is necessary to register the subdivision and is valid for one year. This period may be extended for an additional year upon request and payment prior to the expiry date on the certificate. The SDPAB issues the Certificate of Approval when all conditions and requirements noted have been met.

To print out this pamphlet, please set your printer to print on legal size paper (8.5"x14"), landscape format, double sided on the short-end, no fitting.  To fold the pamphlet properly, please use the greyed label edges as a guideline and fold the paper in an accordian format.  For a pre-folded hardcopy, please visit our office at 200 Eaton Avenue, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am12:30pm & 1:30pm-4:30 pm, except holidays. 

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