Town Bylaws

The Town of Indian Head upholds numerous bylaws to protect your health, safety and peace. The bylaws outline the requirements for the development and management of the Town. The Commissionaires of South Saskatchewan have been hired to fulfill the Town of Indian Head’s bylaw enforcement needs since 2013. A list of some of the bylaws enforced by the Commissionaires can be found below. Further information about bylaws most commonly asked about can be found near the bottom of the page. For more information of Town Bylaws, please contact us. If you wish to report a bylaw violation please call our Comissionaire at (306) 519-0065 or the Regina Office at 1 (866) 757-0998.

The Town of Indian Head gives the Commissionaires of South Saskatchewan full authority to enforce the following bylaws within Town limits. Copies of the most common bylaws can be found below. To retrieve a copy of any other bylaw please contact us.

Bylaws Most Commonly Asked About

07-1989 – Noise Bylaw

13-1992 – Noise Bylaw Amendment

03-2002 – Traffic Bylaw & Commercial Truck Route

04-2002 – Traffic Bylaw Amendment

07-2002 – Traffic Bylaw Amendment

05-2000 – Indian Head Cat Control Bylaw (includes Bylaw 05-2005)

09-2005 – Abatement of Nuisances

05-2008 – Abatement of Nuisances Amendment

04-2012 – Business License

16-2016 - Fire Management

03-2019 - All Terrain Vehicles

03-2023 - Licensing and Regulating of Dogs

Other Bylaws Enforced

02-1974 – Snowmobile Operation

05-1980 – General Penalty Bylaw

06-1987 – Animal Control

07-1993 – Firearms & Fireworks Regulations Amendment

10-2015 – Zoning Bylaw and Zoning District Map

06-2004 – Traffic Bylaw

02-2004 – Prohibit smoking in Public Places

06-2019 - Waste & Recycling Managment

Animals running at large are strictly prohibited in the Town of Indian Head. If a dog or cat is caught running at large, the animal is held for three days. If the owner claims the animal, the owner is charged $100.00 and a holding fee to the Veterinary Clinic. Dogs without a license are also subject to a license fee.

A new bylaw for Licensing and Regulating dogs was passed by council repealing the previous Bylaw No. 6-2005 and amendments. The goal of the new bylaw it to ensure all residents feel safe while enjoying activities in and around town. As a dog owner you should know:

A maximum of 3 dogs per household is permitted.
Dogs must have a town license.
A dog can be considered at large both on and off the owner’s property. Dogs must be contained by either a fence, a dog run, a tether or under the supervision of someone capable of controlling the dog.
Fines can be issued for dogs at large, but also for biting, chasing and barking at people and vehicles as well as causing damage to someone else’s property.

Animal Licenses and Fees

Any dog over three months of age is required to have a license issued by the Town. The dog license fee is $20.00 per year, or $60.00 for a lifetime license. Please contact the Town Office for a license.

Licensing and Regulating of Dogs

A building permit is required:

• when changing the structure of an existing building;

• building a new home or garage;

• when adding a deck (in certain circumstances);

• building a shed over 100 square feet; and,

Building permit applications are available below and from the Town Office. Building permit applications must be delivered to the Town Office, along with two sets of drawings of the building or structure. The drawings and application will be reviewed and approved by the Town Building Inspector and/or Town Council before the start of construction.

Construction cannot begin until approval is received.

Permit prices vary per project, depending on the scope of the project and the inspection fees. For more information please contact the Town Office or call (306) 695-3344.

Building Bylaw

Zoning Bylaw

Zoning Districts Map

New Home Construction Development & Building Permit Application

Detached Garage/ Accessory Building Development & Building Permit Application

Deck Construction Development & Building Permit Application

Residential Renovation Development & Building Permit Application

Basement Renovation Development & Building Permit Application

Commercial Development & Building Permit Application

Permits to demolish or move buildings

Applications for permits to demolish or move a building can be found below or picked up at the Town Office. The permit must be submitted to the Town Office along with a the service fee. The permit application must be approved by Town Council before demolition or the building move begins. For more information please contact the Town Office or call (306) 695-3344.

Permit Application to Demolish or Move a Building

Property owners are to keep their lots tidy at all times. If lots are not kept tidy, a letter will be sent to the property owner, who will be given a limited amount of time to clean up their property. If the property is not tidied within the allotted time, the Town will perform the clean up, and any costs incurred by this work will be billed and submitted to the property owner for payment.

Untidy, Unsightly Properties Bylaw

Accepted Payment Methods for Licenses and Fees

The Town of Indian Head accepts cash, cheque or debit as methods of payment. Online payment options are also available. Currently, credit cards are not accepted. If you wish to pay in person please check our office hours.

For problems with Streetlights or power outages use the online Report Outages and Streetlight Problems tool on www.saskpower.com

To apply for a Gas Permit visit www.saskenergy.com for more information.

Special Event Permit and Block Party Permits please submit a written request specifying the event date, times, location and type of function to the Town Office. Town Council approves each application on a case-by-case basis.

Tree Removals and other related concerns are subject to the Urban Tree Policy

Contact the Town Office if you require more information.