# APPENDIX C: RECORD OF PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED AND CONSULTATION MATERIALS — CITY OF LANGFORD PARKS DCC BYLAW UPDATE, Interested Parties Information Session

Meeting: Regular Council — July 20, 2026

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Source: [City of Langford Parks DCC Background Report](<https://pub-langford.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=18773>)

Source pages: 30–62

## AI-processed summary

Consultation presentation explaining the Parks DCC update, proposed rates, community comparisons, implementation rules, and next steps for interested parties.

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### Appendix C: Record of Public Correspondence Received and Consultation Materials

Source pages: 30–62

## Appendix C: Record of Public Correspondence Received and Consultation Materials

### City of Langford Parks DCC Bylaw Update

Source pages: 30–62

## City of Langford Parks DCC Bylaw Update

### Interested Parties Information Session

July 14, 2026

### Agenda

1. DCC Overview
2. Proposed DCC Rates
3. Community Comparisons
4. DCC Implementation
5. Next Steps
6. Discussion & Questions

**Housekeeping Items:**

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### DCC Overview

Source pages: 30–62

## DCC Overview

### DCCs

- Help communities recover the costs of off-site infrastructure needed for growth
- Based on the principle of cost-sharing infrastructure between existing taxpayers and new developments
- Provincially-regulated development finance tool
- Part 14, Division 19 of the Local Government Act (LGA)
- New legislation (Bill 46) now allows a wider scope of services and amenities
- DCC Best Practices Guide (April 2025; updated January 2026)
- DCC Guide for Elected Officials

### Why Use DCCs?

- Fosters a fair and equitable approach where growth pays for growth and infrastructure costs are transparent
- Creates consistency for the development community through a clear policy framework
- Ensures certainty that services support growth and development
- Minimizes financial risk to the City
- Ensures timely processing of development applications

### Why Now?

- Recent changes to Provincial legislation:
  - Allow a wider scope of services and amenities to be cost-shared (Bill 46)
  - Permits more density through the small-scale multi-unit housing (SSMUH) provisions, which can influence DCC land use categories
- Opportunities to initiate key purchases and projects in alignment with ongoing development in the City
- The Parks DCC Bylaw was last updated in 2022; updating now aligns with best practice (3-5 years) as well as the recently approved Parks and Trails Master Plan and ensures the ongoing acquisition and improvement of parkland to support growth
- Introducing Commercial and Industrial Parks DCCs to capture non-residential contributions towards City growth and the benefit of parkland for residential and non-residential users

### What Parks Projects Are DCC Eligible?

| Can be used to fund | Cannot be used to fund |
|---|---|
| Parkland acquisition + basic improvements (trails, landscaping, washrooms, playground/field equipment) | Existing-population needs (deficiencies, renewal) |
|  | Operations & maintenance |
|  | Community/recreation buildings |

**NOTE!** Municipal finance tools cannot overlap to avoid real or perceived ‘double-dipping’.

Note that some parks-related items may be instead be eligible for/better suited to inclusion within an ACC program (in progress).

### How Do We Determine the Rates?

1. **Growth:** Estimate residential & non-residential growth & where it is expected to occur.
2. **Capital Costs & Timing:** Identify costs & timing of parks projects needed to support growth.
3. **Benefit Allocation:** Determine the extent to which each parks project benefits growth.
4. **Draft Rates:** Calculate the draft Parks DCC rates.
5. **Assist Factor:** Council determines how much to assist development.
6. **Consult:** Consult with development community.
7. **Ministry Review**
8. **Bylaw Adoption**

Technical inputs: Growth, Capital Costs & Timing, Benefit Allocation, and Draft Rates.  
Policy inputs: Assist Factor and Consult.  
50% technical inputs; 50% policy input.  
We are here!

### DCC Project Example

**Assumptions**

- $1 Million (M) project cost
- 35% benefit allocation to new growth (i.e., 65% to existing users)
- 1% Municipal Assist Factor

| Cost share | Calculation | Contribution |
|---|---:|---:|
| Developer contribution | $350K - $3.5K | $346.5K |
| City contribution | $650K + $3.5K | $653.5K |

| Contribution type | Amount |
|---|---:|
| Developer contribution | $346.5K |
| City contribution | $650.0K |
| City contribution (Assist Factor) | $3.5K |

### Proposed DCC Rates

Source pages: 30–62

## Proposed DCC Rates

### When Are DCCs Collected?

- DCCs are paid by applicants for:
  - Subdivision approval to create One-Family Dwellings
  - Building permit approval to construct Two-Family Dwellings, Townhouse Dwellings, Apartment Dwellings, and Commercial or Industrial developments

### Current Parks DCC Rates

| Land Use Category | Unit | Collection timing | Parks Acquisition | Parks Improvements | Total |
|---|---|---|---:|---:|---:|
| Residential — Single Family with suite or >300 sq. m. lot | per Unit | At subdivision | $211 | $3,146 | $3,357 |
| Residential — Small (≤ 300 sq. m.) lot or Duplex | per Unit | At subdivision | $130 | $1,948 | $2,078 |
| Residential — Townhome | per m2 | At subdivision | $130 | $1,948 | $2,078 |
| Multi-Family — Condo or Apartment | per m2 | At building permit | $90 | $1,348 | $1,438 |

### Proposed DCC Rates

| Land Use Category | Unit | Proposed Parks DCC | % Increase |
|---|---|---:|---:|
| One-Family Dwelling (<400 sq. m.) | per lot / unit | $2,195 | 5.6% |
| One-Family Dwelling (>400 sq. m.) | per lot / unit | $3,545 |  |
| Two-Family Dwelling | per unit | $2,195 |  |
| Townhouse Dwelling | per unit | $2,195 |  |
| Apartment Dwelling | per unit | $1,519 |  |
| Commercial or Industrial Use | per m2 GFA* | $15.35 | Newly Added |

Note: the proposed Parks DCC includes both Acquisition AND Improvements.

### Community Comparisons

Source pages: 30–62

## Community Comparisons

### About the Comparisons

- As Langford has slightly different land use categories than other communities, the following categories were used for the comparisons:
  - One-Family Dwelling (>400 sq. m. lot) = Low Density Residential in other communities
- Conversions between per unit and per sq. m. Gross Floor Area charges will be noted when applicable.
- Two comparisons are provided for each category: one comparing only Parks DCCs, one with all DCCs (to show the ‘stack’).
- Langford’s rates do not include the Corix | West Shore Environmental Services Sewer Connection Fee.

### One-Family Dwelling > 400 M2 (Per Unit/Lot) – Parks Only

[Image 1: Chart comparing Parks DCCs for one-family dwellings over 400 m2.]

| Community | Parks DCC |
|---|---:|
| Sooke (2024) | $1.2 K |
| Nanaimo (2026; Proposed) | $2.9 K |
| Langford (Existing Parks) | $3.4 K |
| Langford (Proposed Parks) | $3.5 K |
| Oak Bay (2024) | $4.9 K |
| Saanich (2024) | $5.3 K |
| Colwood (2024) | $5.7 K |
| Victoria (2024) | $8.6 K |
| Courtenay (2026) | $8.6 K |

Chart scale: 0 K, 5 K, 10 K.

### One-Family Dwelling > 400 M2 (Per Unit/Lot)– All DCCs

[Image 2: Chart comparing the total DCCs for one-family dwellings over 400 m2, with DCC categories shown as stacked components.]

| Community | Total DCCs |
|---|---:|
| Langford (Existing) | $13.7 K |
| Langford (Proposed) | $13.8 K |
| Saanich (2024) | $14.9 K |
| Colwood (2024) | $19.7 K |
| Sooke (2024) | $23.4 K |
| Victoria (2024) | $24.6 K |
| Oak Bay (2024) | $26.2 K |
| Nanaimo (2026; Proposed) | $39.9 K |
| Courtenay (2026) | $43.3 K |

DCC categories shown: Roads DCC, Drainage DCC, Sewer DCC, Water DCC, Parks DCC, Fire DCC, Police DCC, Regional DCC.  
Chart scale: 0 K, 10 K, 20 K, 30 K, 40 K, 50 K.

### Townhouse Dwelling (Per Unit) – Parks DCCs

[Image 3: Chart comparing Parks DCCs for townhouse dwellings.]

| Community | Parks DCC |
|---|---:|
| Sooke (2024) | $0.6 K |
| Nanaimo (2026; Proposed) | $2.0 K |
| Langford (Existing Parks) | $2.1 K |
| Langford (Proposed Parks) | $2.2 K |
| Oak Bay (2024) | $3.3 K |
| Saanich (2024) | $3.7 K |
| Courtenay (2026) | $4.7 K |
| Colwood (2024) | $5.0 K |
| Victoria (2024) | $5.8 K |

Chart scale: 0 K, 2 K, 4 K, 6 K, 8 K.

### Townhouse Dwelling (Per Unit) – All DCCs

[Image 4: Chart comparing the total DCCs for townhouse dwellings, with DCC categories shown as stacked components.]

| Community | Total DCCs |
|---|---:|
| Langford (Existing) | $9.4 K |
| Langford (Proposed) | $9.5 K |
| Saanich (2024) | $10.5 K |
| Sooke (2024) | $13.7 K |
| Victoria (2024) | $14.5 K |
| Colwood (2024) | $14.8 K |
| Oak Bay (2024) | $16.7 K |
| Nanaimo (2026; Proposed) | $23.5 K |
| Courtenay (2026) | $24.9 K |

DCC categories shown: Roads DCC, Drainage DCC, Sewer DCC, Water DCC, Parks DCC, Fire DCC, Police DCC, Regional DCC.  
Chart scale: 0 K, 5 K, 10 K, 15 K, 20 K, 25 K, 30 K.

### Apartment Dwelling (Per Unit) – Parks DCCs

[Image 5: Chart comparing Parks DCCs for apartment dwellings.]

| Community | Parks DCC |
|---|---:|
| Sooke (2024) | $0.4 K |
| Nanaimo (2026; Proposed) | $1.2 K |
| Langford (Existing Parks) | $1.4 K |
| Langford (Proposed Parks) | $1.5 K |
| Oak Bay (2024) | $2.0 K |
| Saanich (2024) | $3.1 K |
| Victoria (2024) | $3.6 K |
| Courtenay (2026) | $4.1 K |

Chart scale: 0 K, 1 K, 2 K, 3 K, 4 K, 5 K.

### Apartment Dwelling (Per Unit) – All DCCs

[Image 6: Chart comparing the total DCCs for apartment dwellings, with DCC categories shown as stacked components.]

| Community | Total DCCs |
|---|---:|
| Langford (Existing) | $6.7 K |
| Langford (Proposed) | $6.8 K |
| Sooke (2024) | $8.1 K |
| Saanich (2024) | $8.4 K |
| Victoria (2024) | $10.2 K |
| Oak Bay (2024) | $10.9 K |
| Colwood (2024) | $10.9 K |
| Nanaimo (2026; Proposed) | $16.4 K |
| Courtenay (2026) | $19.9 K |

DCC categories shown: Roads DCC, Drainage DCC, Sewer DCC, Water DCC, Parks DCC, Fire DCC, Police DCC, Regional DCC.  
Chart scale: 0 K, 5 K, 10 K, 15 K, 20 K.

### Commercial (Per M2) – Parks DCCs Only

[Image 7: Chart comparing Parks DCCs for commercial use per m2.]

| Community | Parks DCC |
|---|---:|
| Langford (Existing Parks) | $- |
| Sooke (2024) | $0.5 |
| Nanaimo (2026; Proposed) | $1.9 |
| Oak Bay (2024) | $3.2 |
| Saanich (2024) | $4.8 |
| Victoria (2024) | $5.6 |
| Langford (Proposed Parks) | $15.4 |
| Courtenay (2026) | $18.0 |
| Colwood (2024) | $21.4 |

Chart scale: $0, $10, $20, $30.

### Commercial (Per M2)– All DCCs

[Image 8: Chart comparing total DCCs for commercial use per m2, with DCC categories shown as stacked components.]

| Community | Total DCCs |
|---|---:|
| Langford (Existing) | $69.2 |
| Saanich (2024) | $74.0 |
| Oak Bay (2024) | $84.1 |
| Langford (Proposed) | $84.5 |
| Victoria (2024) | $91.0 |
| Sooke (2024) | $112.2 |
| Courtenay (2026) | $141.0 |
| Colwood (2024) | $156.0 |
| Nanaimo (2026; Proposed) | $191.5 |

DCC categories shown: Roads DCC, Drainage DCC, Sewer DCC, Water DCC, Parks DCC, Fire DCC, Police DCC, Regional DCC.  
Chart scale: $0, $50, $100, $150, $200.

### DCC Implementation

Source pages: 30–62

## DCC Implementation

### DCC In-Stream Protection

- New DCC rates will be effective at bylaw adoption unless future effective date is set.
- However, legislation provides protection to in-stream:
  - Building permit applications
  - Subdivision applications
  - Precursor applications (Re-zoning and Development Permit)

### DCC In-Stream Protection

- To avoid new DCC charges, these applications must be in prior to adoption of the new DCC bylaw

**AND**

- Building permits / subdivision approval must be granted within one year of bylaw adoption; or
- Re-zoning and Development Permit applications must result in building permit issuance within one year of bylaw adoption

### Payment by Installments – New!

- Updated regulations provide greater flexibility for payment of DCCs (and ACCs) by instalment.
- Applies to DCCs (and ACCs) over $50,000.
- Qualified developers and homebuilders will be able to:
  - Use on-demand surety bonds province-wide
  - Pay 25% of DCC and ACC charges at permit approval and pay the remaining 75% at the earlier of occupancy or 4 years

### Next Steps

Source pages: 30–62

## Next Steps

### Parks DCC Bylaw Update Process

Note: Upon bylaw adoption, there is a 12-month grace period for in-stream development applications.

**Program development:**

- Estimate Growth
- Develop DCC Project List
- Consider Draft Assist Factor
- Calculate Draft DCC Rates
- Present Draft DCC Rates to Council

**Council input:**

- Consult with Interested Parties
- Present Draft DCC Rates to Council
- Three Readings of DCC Bylaw

**Bylaw adoption:**

- Provincial Approval of DCC Program
- Adopt DCC Bylaw

We are here!

### Next Steps

1. Refine program based on feedback from Council and interested parties
2. Present proposed Parks DCC Bylaw to Council for first, second, and third readings
3. Submit proposed program and Bylaw to the Ministry for approval (est. review time of 4-8 weeks)
4. Upon approval, bring Bylaw back to Council for fourth reading and adoption

### Discussion & Questions

Source pages: 30–62

## Discussion & Questions

**Thank you!**