Do Regina bylaws require bird-safe glass on new buildings?

No specific bird-safe glass requirement is published on the City bylaws or planning pages; requirements would appear as permit conditions if imposed.

Who enforces building and bylaw compliance in Regina?

By-law Enforcement and the City Development/Building Inspections division enforce municipal bylaws and permit conditions.

Where do I include bird-safety details?

Include glazing patterns, screening, and lighting controls in development and building permit submissions during pre-application and permit review.

Regina Bird-Safe Building Bylaw Guide for Developers

Environmental Protection Saskatchewan 3 Minutes Read · published May 24, 2026

· By Daniel Roy

Regina, Saskatchewan developers should integrate bird-safe design into projects early to reduce window collisions and protect urban wildlife. This guide explains how to align common mitigation measures with City of Regina planning and permitting pathways and where municipal bylaws and enforcement apply. For planning policy and development permit guidance, consult the City of Regina Planning & Development pages (Planning & Development)^[1]. For consolidated bylaws and bylaw contacts see the City bylaws directory (Bylaws)^[2].

Penalties & Enforcement

The City of Regina does not publish a dedicated bird-safe building bylaw on its bylaws pages; specific fines or schedules tied to bird collision mitigation are not specified on the cited page (City Bylaws)^[2]. Where development standards are enforceable, general building, zoning and bylaw contraventions are handled by By-law Enforcement and Planning & Development.

Enforcer: By-law Enforcement and the City Development/Building Inspections division; complaint and enforcement pathways are available via the City of Regina website Bylaws^[2].
Monetary fines: specific amounts for bird-safety failures are not specified on the cited bylaws or planning pages and therefore are not stated here; see the City bylaws directory for applicable schedules (Bylaws)^[2].
Escalation: penalties for first, repeat or continuing offences are not specified on the cited pages; enforcement typically follows municipal enforcement procedure in the applicable bylaw.
Non-monetary sanctions: orders to alter or remove non-compliant works, stop-work orders, permit suspension or court action may be used where a bylaw or permit condition is breached; specific application to bird-safety is not specified on the cited pages.
Inspection and complaint pathway: report concerns to City of Regina By-law Enforcement or Planning & Development through the official contact pages; see Resources below for links.

If a specific bird-safe requirement exists it will appear in a zoning or permit condition; otherwise mitigation is adopted through voluntary or policy guidance.

Applications & Forms

There is no dedicated City of Regina form specifically titled for "bird-safe building" published on the Planning & Development or Bylaws pages; requirements are typically addressed within development permit applications, site plan approvals, or building permit submissions (Planning & Development)^[1]. If bird-safety measures are required by a condition of approval, the condition will reference the permit or plan submission process.

Development permit: include bird-safety glazing patterns or screening details in the site plan submission when requested.
Building permit: note bird-safe glazing or façade treatments in the building permit drawings and specifications.
Fees and deadlines: specific fees relating solely to bird-safety are not specified on the cited pages; standard development and building permit fees apply as listed by the City.

Early inclusion of bird-safe details in permit drawings reduces the risk of later conditions or change orders.

Recommended Design Measures

Use fritted or patterned glass, applied films, or external screens to make transparent façades visible to birds.
Orient reflective glazing away from large green spaces or design landscaping buffers to reduce perceived habitat reflections.
Specify interior or exterior lighting controls to reduce nocturnal attraction during migration seasons.

Action Steps for Developers

At pre-application, include bird-safety measures in your site plan and discuss with City planning staff via the Planning & Development portal (Planning & Development)^[1].
Document materials and testing for glazing treatments in permit submissions to reduce conditions on approval.
If notified of a bylaw or permit breach related to façade works, contact By-law Enforcement promptly to obtain remediation steps.

FAQ

Do Regina bylaws require bird-safe glass on new buildings?: No specific bird-safe glass requirement is published on the City bylaws or planning pages; requirements would appear as permit conditions if imposed.
Who enforces building and bylaw compliance in Regina?: By-law Enforcement and the City Development/Building Inspections division enforce municipal bylaws and permit conditions.
Where do I include bird-safety details?: Include glazing patterns, screening, and lighting controls in development and building permit submissions during pre-application and permit review.

How-To

Review project site context and note nearby green spaces or migratory corridors.
Select glazing treatments (frit, film, screens) and document performance evidence.
Include details in the development permit package and consult City planning staff early.
If required by permit condition, update construction documents and notify building inspections before façade installation.
Monitor post-construction collision events and report to local conservation groups and City contacts if patterns emerge.

Key Takeaways

Regina does not publish a dedicated bird-safe bylaw; mitigation is handled through permit conditions or voluntary design.
Include bird-safe measures early in planning to avoid change orders and enforcement issues.