OVERVIEW

CentrePort lands, located within the R.M. of Rosser, have been designated as the Inland Port Special Planning Area (IPSPA) pursuant to The Planning Act. Development in CentrePort is regulated by the Inland Port Special Planning Areas Regulation (Development Plan and Zoning By-law).  

All development in CentrePort must comply with land use policies and zoning regulations. Certain development in CentrePort will require rezoning and/or subdivision approval prior to permit issuance.

To confirm the development review and approval process for your project, including verifying the possible need for a Variance, please contact the Planner for the Inland Port Special Planning Area by phone at 204-945-2150 or by email at inlandportspa@gov.mb.ca, prior to contacting the South Interlake Planning District (SIPD). Please note that should your project require a Variance, our office will require a copy of the approved Variance prior to permit issuance. 

Additional information regarding development within the Inland Port Special Planning Area, including rezoning and subdivision applications, can be found on the provincial website: http://www.gov.mb.ca/mr/centreport/index.html
 
DEVELOPMENT & BUILDING PERMITS - STANDARD APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

After confirming the development approval process with the Planner for the Inland Port Special Planning Area, Development and Building Permits may be applied for through the SIPD office.

Development and Building Permits may be applied for together using the same application form, or separately. Please visit the following links for all standard application requirements:
Click Here to apply online through Cloudpermit. Click Here to find out more information about Cloudpermit. 

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS - CHANGE OF LAND USE WITH NO BUILDINGS
 
In addition to the standard application requirements referred to above, please ensure that permit applications concerning the change of land use with no building (e.g., parking lots, etc.) in CentrePort include the following information:
  • Site plan that includes: setbacks, landscaping, parking, and fencing (Click Here for Example). Please note that the landscaping plan must include any proposed fencing and must be consistent with the landscaping and fencing shown on the lot grading plan submitted to the R.M. office;
  • Documentation demonstrating compliance with a minimum of five (5) points on the Sustainable Development Measures Checklist (Click Here for More Information). Please also provide a summary of the points that were chosen in your letter of intent;
  • For Parking Use only: some acceptable Sustainable Development Measures may include:
    • Heat Island Reduction (3 points)
    • Industrial Corridor Upgrade (1 point)
    • Renewable Energy Sources (3 points)
    • Water Efficient Landscaping (2 points)
    • Bicycle amenities (2 points)
    • Bicycle path (2 points)
  • See 'NOTES' at the bottom of this page for additional requirements.
 
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS - CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
 
In addition to the standard application requirements referred to above, please ensure that permit applications concerning new principal buildings in CentrePort include the following information:
  • Site plan that includes: setbacks, landscaping, parking, fencing, and site coverage. Please note that the landscaping plan must include any proposed fencing and must be consistent with the landscaping and fencing shown on the lot grading plan submitted to the R.M. office;
  • Documentation demonstrating compliance with a minimum of five (5) points on the Sustainable Development Measures Checklist (Click Here for More Information). Please also provide a summary of the points that were chosen;
  • Confirmation of which elevation fronts the street;
  • Fenestration to wall ratio;
  • Dimensions of the total front building elevation, all clear glass and all non-clear glass;
  • Letter of Compliance - required for all Industrial Uses to confirm compliance with Table 4 - Performance Standards of the IPSPA Provincial Regulation 48/2016 (Click Here for More Information);
  • See 'NOTES' at the bottom of this page for additional requirements.
Please contact the IPSPA office by phone at 204-945-2150 or by email at inlandportspa@gov.mb.ca with any inquiries regarding the above requirements.
 
Please note that incomplete applications will not be accepted.

NOTES:
  1. All Buildings, Additions and Lot Development located within the CentrePort area require an approved Lot Grade and Drainage Plan, as well as Servicing Capacity approval. Contact the R.M. of Rosser for Lot Drainage and Servicing requirements. Lot Grade and Drainage plan approval and Servicing Capacity approval must be obtained prior to Building Permit issuance. Proposed landscaping and fencing must be shown on the lot grading plan and must be consistent with the landscaping and fencing plan submitted to the SIPD office.

  2. If the proposed development is located adjacent to a Provincial Road or Highway, an additional permit may be required from the Province (Manitoba Infrastructure) when applying for a permit from the SIPD. Our office requires the MI approval prior to permit issuance.

  3. Depending on the size, scope, and location of your project, you may require additional permits/approvals from NAV Canada, the Winnipeg Airports Authority, and/or Transport Canada. To avoid potential delays with your project, please contact these agencies as soon as possible to confirm their requirements.