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MattersFinanceBylaw No. 1700First seen Feb 6, 2017Last discussed May 1, 2017

Development cost charges

Adopted

The updated charges collect money from new development for infrastructure supporting growth, including roads and stormwater projects. Examples in the proposal included about $3,188 per multi-family unit and $55.78 per square metre of commercial space; the charges are paid through development, not as a direct household bill.

Where it stands: Development cost charge bylaw adopted May 1, 2017.

Where it is: Development cost charges
Where it is · from the staff report · View report

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. May 1, 2017· Council

    Council adopted the development cost charge bylaw

    Adopted

    Final approval. The bylaw is now in force.

  2. February 20, 2017· Council

    Council revised the bylaw and gave it third reading

    Passed

    An earlier step was redone to correct the bylaw.

  3. February 6, 2017· Council

    Development cost charge bylaw introduced for readings

    Passed

    Council approved the content and final wording. Adoption is the last step.

  4. February 6, 2017· Council

    Staff proposed updated infrastructure projects and charge rates

    Council gave first three readings to DCC Bylaw No. 1700, repealed the prior DCC bylaw, and directed ongoing DCC study updates while supporting reduced commercial/industrial rates and adding the Tech Park Road project.

    Decision: Gave three readings to the Development Cost Charge bylaw and repealed the prior DCC bylaw.

    Passed