City of Saskatoon Design and Development Standards Manual - Section Eleven - Drawing Requirements and Standards - Version 18

Oct 24, 2026

Drawing Requirements and Standards (Section Eleven) of the City of Saskatoon Design and Development Standards Manual provides guidance for preparing and submitting drawings that document proposed construction and final field conditions (as-built). The section outlines objectives, submission and approval expectations, and proponent/contractor responsibilities. It specifies key requirements for acceptance by the City’s drawing system, consistency of appearance, usability for future design/as-built needs, and standardized electronic file formats, including detailed layout rules such as sizes, title block use, legibility, authorization, and professional sealing.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages9

Reading Time23 min

AccessFree to download

Objective

Submissions and Approvals

Proponent/Contractor Responsibilities

Important Notes

Requirements

Layout

Detailed Drawings and References

City of Saskatoon Design and Development Standards Manual Section Eleven Drawing Requirements and Standards Version 18 Table of Contents 1 Objective .............................................................................................................. 1 2 Submissions and Approvals ................................................................................. 1 3 Proponent/Contractor Responsibilities ................................................................. 1 4 Important Notes .................................................................................................... 2 5 Requirements ....................................................................................................... 2 5.1 General ...................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. 5.2 Design/Construction Drawings................................................................... 4 5.3 As-Built/Record Drawings .......................................................................... 4 6 Standards ............................................................................................................. 4 Appendix A Definitions .................................................................................................. 6 Appendix B Abbreviations ............................................................................................. 7 1 Objective The objective of the Drawing Requirements and Standards section of the Design & Development Standards Manual is to provide guidance for delivering appropriate drawings detailing proposed construction and the final field conditions (as-built) to the City of Saskatoon (CoS) . The intent is to use this document in conjunction with the Support Materials for Drawings package containing drawing standards documentation and support files. The key goals are to achieve the following: • Ensure all drawings will be accepted by the CoS drawing system , with the understanding that these are vital records for the future. • Ensure all drawings are usable for future design and as-built needs. • Ensure all drawings have a consistent appearance for the benefit of users. • Ensure all electronic drawing files have a standard format for information extraction and integration into internal CoS systems. • Provide Proponents/Contractors with clarity regarding the requirements and standards for submitted drawings. • Simplify and clarify contractual obligations regarding drawings for all parties. 2 Submissions and Approvals The CoS requires the submission of drawings that detail any alterations or additions to the water distribution, sanitary sewer collection, storm water drainage, and transportation systems owned by the City of Saskatoon. The CoS reserves the right to require the resubmission of any drawing(s) not complying with the requirements and standards outlined in this document and/or the Support Materials for Drawings package. 3 Proponent/Contractor Responsibilities The Proponent/Contractor is responsible for the following: • Referencing the most recent version of the Drawing Requirements and Standards section of the Design & Development Standards Manual, including the Support Materials for Drawings package. • Submitting drawings in compliance with the drawing requirements and standards and the Support Materials for Drawings package as described. • Submitting drawings to the appropriate CoS department or division for their project. • Completing changes to drawings as requested by CoS representatives. 4 Important Notes • The Design & Development Manual and supporting information are available on the CoS website by searching or at the following URL: [https://www.saskatoon.ca/business-development/development](https://www.saskatoon.ca/business-development/development) regulation/specifications-standards. • The information in the Drawing Requirements and Standards section and/orthe Support Mat

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Drawing Requirements and Standards section?

It provides guidance for delivering drawings that describe proposed construction and final as-built field conditions, and it supports submission standards for the City’s systems.

What systems and approvals does the City require for submitted drawings?

Submitted drawings must detail relevant municipal system alterations/additions, and the City may require resubmission if drawings do not comply with the outlined requirements and support materials.

What layout rules apply to the drawing submissions?

Acceptable sizes include 11” x 17” (preferred) or 24” x 36”, the CoS title block must be used without adjustment except for attribute data, and all text/objects must be legible at the 11” x 17” output size.

Oct 24, 2026

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