MattersUtilities & InfrastructureBylaw No. 2156First seen Jan 16, 2024Last discussed Feb 6, 2024
Sewer utility bylaw amendment
AdoptedThe amendment changes the city’s sewer utility rules, and residents raised concerns about fee increases during its consideration. Any changes to sewer charges matter to households and businesses connected to the municipal system.
Where it stands: Sewer utility amendment adopted Feb 6, 2024.
Governing bylawNo. 1600In force, as amended
Sewer Utility BylawOwners of properties served by a sanitary sewer main may have to connect buildings that generate sewage, pay sewer fees, and maintain their private service pipes. The bylaw also sets rules for connection work, septic tanks, sewer use, and fee assistance for eligible households.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.
- A residentSupports · Sewer utility bylaw amendment
Supports option two for sewer fees to limit rent increases and flags errors in the territorial acknowledgement. - Lisa FoxhallSupports · Sewer utility bylaw amendment
Supports option two and asks council to reduce the sewer connection fee to $5,000, citing paid debt and costs burdening renters and taxpayers. - S. Seyvert (Langford)Mixed · Sewer bylaw and meeting minutes
Supports option two for sewer fees and asks council to include missing December 4 minutes and restore omitted park-naming comments.
- A residentSupports · Sewer utility bylaw amendment