2025-125 the 2026 Rates and Fees Bylaw CONSOLIDATED
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OFFICE CONSOLIDATION
of
Bylaw 2025-125
The 2026 Rates and Fees Bylaw
This document is consolidated into a single publication
for the convenience of users. The official Bylaw and all
amendments thereto are available from the Legislative
Services Supervisor and should be consulted in
interpreting and applying this Bylaw. In case of any
dispute, the original Bylaw(s) must be consulted.
For easy reference the amending Bylaw Numbers are
listed with a brief description.
Printed by the Legislative Services Supervisor, by the
authority of Town Council.
The 2026 Rates and Fees Bylaw
Consolidated
Bylaw 2025-125
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Includes Amending Bylaws:
Bylaw #
Description/Purpose
3rd Reading Date
2025-127
Schedule "A" amendments:
-
Civic Operations Fees, Organic Waste Collection Fee
increased from $16.45 to $18.00
December 17, 2025
2026-131
Schedule "A" rescinded and replaced
March 18, 2026
Elected Official Initial _______
CAO Initial _______
BYLAW 2025-125
BEING A BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF DIAMOND VALLEY IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO SET VARIOUS
RATES, FEES AND OTHER CHARGES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE TOWN.
WHEREAS pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26 as amended, a municipal
council has authority to govern and the authority to pass bylaws respecting the municipality, including services
provided by or on behalf of the municipality;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, the Town may pass a bylaw annually for the
purpose of establishing rates, fees and other charges for services provided by the Town.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Diamond Valley, duly assembled in Council
Chambers in Diamond Valley, Alberta, enacts as follows:
1.0
TITLE AND PURPOSE
1.1
This Bylaw may be cited as the "2026 Rates and Fees Bylaw".
1.2
The purpose of this Bylaw is to set various rates, fees and other charges for the provision of
goods and services by the Town of Diamond Valley. The rates, fees and charges contained in
Schedule "A" form part of this Bylaw.
1.3
Schedule "A" may be amended from time to time, by bylaw, and any such amendment shall
form part of this Bylaw.
2.0
INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS
2.1
In this bylaw and any schedules to this bylaw, the following terms, phrases, words and their
derivations shall have the following meanings:
(a) Act means the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c. M-26, together with any
amendments and Regulations made thereunder;
(b) Bylaw means Bylaw 2025-125, the "2026 Rates and Fees Bylaw";
(c) CAO means the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Diamond Valley.
(d) Council means the duly elected Council of the Town of Diamond Valley.
(e) Town means the municipality of the Town of Diamond Valley in the Province of Alberta,
or where the context so requires, its municipal boundaries.
2.2
The headings in this Bylaw do not form part of this Bylaw and shall not affect its interpretation.
2.3
Any references in this Bylaw to any Statutes are to the Province of Alberta Statutes as
amended or replaced from time to time and any amendments thereto.
2.4
Within the text of this Bylaw;
(a) use of a pronoun or determiner which indicates one gender shall include all genders
unless the context requires otherwise, and
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(b) use of the singular shall include the plural and the plural shall include the singular as the
context requires.
2.5
The word "may" when used in this Bylaw shall be construed as permissive and empowering,
and the word "must" or "shall" when used in this Bylaw shall be construed as imperative.
3.0
GENERAL PROVISIONS AND COMING INTO FORCE
3.1
If any term, clause or condition of this Bylaw or the application thereof is found to be invalid or
unenforceable, the remainder of this Bylaw or application of such term, clause or condition
shall not be affected and shall remain in force and effect.
3.2
Nothing in this Bylaw relieves any person from compliance with any other bylaw or any
applicable federal or provincial law, regulation or enactment.
3.3
In the event of a conflict between this Bylaw and any other bylaw or any applicable federal or
provincial law, regulation or enactment respecting public health and safety, the other bylaw,
law, regulation, or enactment shall prevail to the extent of the conflict.
3.4
This Bylaw, upon coming into force, repeals Bylaw 2024-96 and any amendments thereto.
3.5
This Bylaw shall come into force and effect on January 1, 2026.
READ A FIRST TIME on the 1st day of October , 2025
READ A SECOND TIME on the 1st day of October , 2025
READ A THIRD AND FINAL TIME on the 1st day of
October , 2025
Original Signed
Original Signed
Mayor
Chief Administrative Officer
Schedule "A"
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SCHEDULE "A"
2026 RATES AND FEES
Planning and Development Fees
*Advertising fee is based on ¼ page advertisement. If larger is required,
the developer will be invoiced at cost +$75.00
Sum all applicable fees for each application, unless otherwise indicated.
Pre-Application Review Fees
Base Fee
Total Fees
Pre-application meeting with Development Officer
or Planner (first)
$0.00 for 1
hour
Plus $100/hr after first hour
billed in 0.25 hour increments
varies
Pre-application meeting with Development Officer
or Planner, request by Developer (subsequent)
$100.00
per hour, billed
in 0.25 hour
increments;
varies
Planning Manager attendance at pre-application
meeting, request by Developer
$100.00 Plus any other meeting fee
per hour, billed
in 0.25 hour
increments;
varies
Pre-application Internal Written Review
This is preliminary, consolidated feedback from
Planning, Utilities, Parks & Recreation, and
Protective Services/Fire, on known site constraints,
utility issues, and policy alignment.
$600.00
$600.00
Pre-application External Written Review
This is a preliminary, consolidated feedback from
external consultants to the Town, including
engineering or legal review and comments.
At cost
Agreement to cover third-party
costs must be signed prior to
engagement
varies
Pre-application correspondence - phone call or
email (first inquiry and one follow-up)
$0.00
$0.00
Pre-application correspondence - phone call or
email (subsequent follow-up)
$100.00
per hour, billed
in 0.25 hour
increments;
varies
Statutory Plans
Base Fee
Total Fee
Municipal Development Plan Amendment
$8,000.00 Plus $400.00 Advertising Fee*
$8,400.00
New Area Structure Plan
$10,000.00 Plus $300.00 per Hectare
Plus $400.00Advertising Fee*
varies
ASP/ARP Amendment (no change in use or
density)
$4,000.00 Plus $400.00 Advertising Fee*
$4,400.00
ASP/ARP Amendment (other)
$5,000.00 Plus $400.00 Advertising Fee*
$5,400.00
2026-131
Schedule "A"
Bylaw 2025-125
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Revised Application
Prior to circulation
50% base fee
50% base fee
Post circulation & Prior to 1st Reading
75% base fee
75% base fee
Land Use Bylaw Amendments
Base Fee
Total Fee
Pre-Application Meeting (first)
$0.00
$0.00
Pre-Application Meeting Request by Developer
(subsequent) Credited to fee at time of
application
$200.00
$200.00
New Direct Control District
$8,000.00 Plus $400.00 Advertising Fee*
$8,400.00
Amendment to Direct Control District
$5,000.00 Plus $400.00 Advertising Fee*
$5,400.00
Site Specific Amendment
$8,000.00 Plus $400.00 Advertising Fee*
$8,400.00
Redesignation
$5,000.00 Plus $400.00 Advertising Fee*
$5,400.00
No change in use or density
$4,000.00 Plus $400.00 Advertising Fee*
$4,400.00
Other
$4,000.00 Plus $400.00 Advertising Fee*
$4,400.00
Revised Amendment Application
Prior to circulation
50% base fee
50% base fee
Post circulation & Prior to 1st Reading
75% base fee
75% base fee
Development Permit
All Districts/Uses
Base Fee
Total Fee
Development Started Without a Permit
Double the base fee
varies
Permit Exempt Letter
$100.00
$100.00
Stripping & Grading
$1,000.00 Plus $100.00 per Hectare
varies
Pageantry Sign Plan
$1,200.00
$1,200.00
Amendment to Pageantry Sign Plan
$600.00
$600.00
Re-Inspection Fees (No Development
Agreement)
Re-inspection by Town Staff
(utility connections, deposit returns, etc.)
$300.00
$300.00
Re-inspection by Town Consultant (e.g.
Engineer)
$500.00
$500.00
Revised Application Request by Developer
(Development Agreement Not Required)
Prior to circulation/No circulation required
25% base fee
25% base fee
Post circulation & Prior to Decision
50% base fee
50% base fee
Revised Application Request by Developer
(Development Agreement Required)
Prior to circulation/No circulation required
50% base fee
50% base fee
Post circulation & Prior to Decision
75% base fee
75% base fee
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Development Permit
Residential Uses
Base Fee
Total Fee
Pre-Application Meeting (first)
$0.00
$0.00
Pre-Application Meeting Request by
Developer (subsequent)
Credited to fee at time of application
$50.00
$50.00
Time Extension/Delay Issuance Request
$100.00
$100.00
Residential Variance (Primary Use/Building)
(per variance)
$400.00
$400.00
Accessory Residential Variance (per
variance)
$200.00
$200.00
New Building
$700.00 Plus $150.00 per dwelling
unit*
varies
Comprehensive Development Plan
Sum of all
applicable fees
varies
Accessory Dwelling Unit
$250.00
$250.00
Accessory Building (unserviced at grade)
$100.00
$100.00
Accessory Building (other)
$500.00
$500.00
Home Occupation (minor)
$100.00
$100.00
Home Occupation (major)
$250.00
$250.00
Accessory Use, other
$250.00
$250.00
Additions/Major Exterior Alteration
$500.00
$500.00
DC Permit
Double base fee
varies
Demolition
$500.00 Plus $100.00 per dwelling
unit**
varies
Sign
$50.00
per sign;
minimum
$100.00
Multiple Uses/Buildings on a R1, R1N, or R2
lot
Fees for Principal Use/Building Apply; No charge for Accessory
Uses or Buildings when forming part of the same application
* The development permit application fee for a single detached dwelling = $700 + $150 = $850
** The development permit application fee for the demolition of a single detached dwelling= $500+$100 = $600
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Development Permit
Non-Residential Uses
(Institutional, Commercial, Industrial)
Base Fee
Total Fee
Pre-Application Meeting (first)
$0.00
$0.00
Pre-Application Meeting Request by
Developer (subsequent) Credited to fee at
time of application
$200.00
$200.00
Time Extension/Delay Issuance Request
(first)
$350.00
$350.00
Time Extension/Delay Issuance Request
(subsequent)
$500.00
$500.00
Non-Residential Variance (Primary
Use/Building)
$600.00
$600.00
Accessory Non-Residential Variance (per
variance)
$300.00
$300.00
New Principal Building/Use
(single use)
$1,100.00 Plus $2.50 per m2
varies
New Principal Building (multiple
uses/tenants)
$1,500.00 Plus 2.50 per m2
varies
New Mixed-use w/Residential
$1,000.00 Plus $150 per dwelling unit
Plus $2.50 per m2
varies
Comprehensive Development Plan (multiple
uses/structures on a non-residential lot)
Sum of all
applicable fees
varies
Change of use (permitted)
$400.00
$400.00
Change of use (discretionary)
$600.00
$600.00
Accessory Building
$500.00
$500.00
Additions/Add Mezzanine/Major Exterior
Alteration
$500.00 Plus $1.00 per m2
$500.00
DC Permit
Double base
fee
varies
Demolition
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Sign
$100.00/sign
varies
(minimum $200.00)
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Subdivision
Base Fee
Total Fee
Pre-Application Meeting (first)
$0.00
$0.00
Pre-Application Meeting Request by
Developer (subsequent)
Credited to fee at time of application
$200.00
$200.00
Revised Application Request by Developer
(Development Agreement Required)
Prior to circulation/No circulation required
50% base fee
50% base fee
Post circulation & Prior to Decision
75% base fee
75% base fee
Tentative Plan Adjustment post-decision
$500.00 Plus $100.00 per parcel
varies
Time Extension/Delay Issuance Request
(first)
$350.00
$350.00
Time Extension/Delay Issuance Request
(subsequent)
$500.00
$500.00
Subdivision Application / Title Separation
$2,500.00 Plus $300.00 per parcel^
varies
MR/SR/MSR/CSR/ER &PUL
Lots fee exempt
yes
$0.00
Boundary Adjustment Application (no new
parcels)
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
Subdivision Endorsement
$500.00 Plus $110.00 per parcel
varies
MR Disposition Application
$2,500.00 Plus $400.00 Advertising Fee*
$2,900.00
Condominium
Condominium Certificate Application
Plus $40.00 per dwelling unit
varies
Condominium Certificate Endorsement
No Fee
Bareland Condominium Application
$100.00
per unit;
varies
Bareland Condominium Endorsement
$110.00
Per unit;
varies
Utility Line Assignment
Utility Line Assignment ("ULA")
multi-shallow alignment (/m)
$250.00 Plus $2.50 per Metre
varies
ULA single-shallow alignment (/m)
$250.00 Plus $10.00 per Metre
varies
^ The subdivision application fee of a parcel into 42 R1 parcels, 2 MR parcels, and 1 PUL parcel= $2,500+$300x42
= $15,100
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Agreements & Engineering
(Preparation and registration fees
are not charged for developer
prepared and submitted documents.
Fees for review of plans remain in
effect.)
Base Fee
Total Fee
Development Agreement Preparation &
Registration
(Does NOT include fees for review of plans)
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Development Agreement Status Letter
$300.00
$300.00
Re-inspection Fee (CCC or FAC)
Plus $150.00 per hour
(minimum $450.00)
varies
Easement or Right-of-Way Agreement
Preparation & Registration (per document)
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Deferred Servicing Agreement
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Deferred Reserve (MR) Agreement
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Encroachment Agreement*
*Encroachment Agreements will only be
entered into once the Town formalizes a
Policy for handling these requests.
Application/Request
$250.00
$250.00
Document Preparation and Registration
$750.00
$750.00
Amending Agreement
Application/Request
$250.00
$250.00
Document Preparation and Registration
$750.00
$750.00
Discharge of Registered Document
Application/Request
$250.00
$250.00
Document Preparation and Discharge
$250.00
$250.00
Document/Plan Review
Review by 3rd Party: Engineering, Legal,
Reports, Plans
At cost
varies
Professional Services or Peer Review Fees
At Cost
varies
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Certificate of Compliance
Base Fee
Total Fee
Single Detached Residential Certificate of
Compliance
$350.00
$350.00
Multi-Residential Certificate of Compliance
$350.00 Plus $350 per dwelling unit
$varies
Non-Residential Certificate of Compliance
$700.00
$700.00
Land Use District Confirmation Letter
$100.00
$100.00
File Search/Research Requests
Base Fee
Total Fee
MR (owing) Report (no subdivision
application)
$500.00 Plus $50.00 per Hectare
varies
OSL (owing) Report (no development or
subdivision application)
$500.00 Plus $50.00 per Hectare
varies
Permit/Plan/Environmental Search
(residential)
Less than 1 hour
$100.00
$100.00
Over 1 hour
$300.00
$300.00
Permit/Plan/Environmental Search (non-
residential)
Less than 1 hour
$200.00
$200.00
Over 1 hour
$600.00
$600.00
Title or Registered Document Search & Print
or Email (each)
$30.00
$30.00
Telecommunications
Base Fee
Total Fee
Cellular Tower/Antenna
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
Amateur Tower/Antenna
$275.00
$275.00
Addressing
Re-addressing single address
$350.00
$350.00
Re-naming of street
$800.00 Plus $50.00 per address
varies
Refund Requests for Planning &
Development Fees
Base Fee
Total Fee
Prior to Circulation
75% minus
$150.00
varies
After Circulation & Prior to Decision
25% minus
$150.00
varies
After Decision
$0.00
$0.00
After Expiry
$0.00
$0.00
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Other
Base Fee
Total Fee
Request for Special Council Meeting
(non-refundable)
$250.00
$250.00
Special Council Meeting fee
$1,750.00
$1,750.00
Reschedule Public Hearing after
advertising
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
Road Closure Bylaw
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
Security
See Security Policy
varies
3rd Party Costs/Peer Review
At Cost
varies
*Advertising Fee
A new advertising fee on an
amended application will only be
collected if re-advertising is
necessary. No new advertising
fee will be charged for files that
have not yet been advertised.
$400.00
$400.00
Custom GIS/Map Requests
Cost + 10%
varies
Request to Council regarding Planning
Matters (Delegation)
$800.00
$800.00
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Safety Code Permit Fees
Residential Building Permit Fees
Type of Construction
Permit Fee
New Construction- Residential
Main Floor
$1.00 / sq ft
Finished Basement
$0.60 / sq ft
Unfinished Basement
$0.40 / sq ft
Additional Floors
$0.75 / sq ft
Garage/Shed/Accessory Building (Attached or
Detached)
$0.65 / sq ft
Deck- uncovered
$0.50 / sq ft
Deck- covered
$0.50 / sq ft
Fireplace / Woodstove
Hot Tub / Above Ground Swimming Pool Residential
Demolition
Residential roof mounted solar panel installation
$200
Minimum Fee
$200
Residential Renovations
Basement Development
$0.60 / sq ft
General/Interior Renovations
$0.50 / sq ft
Other
Mobile Home / Ready to Move Home
- on blocks or pilings
- on new foundation (undeveloped) / crawlspace
$.40
$.45
Non-Residential Building Permit Fees
Type of Construction
Permit Fee
New Construction Renovations Additions
$9 / $1000 of construction value*
Non-Residential Demolition Roof Mounted Solar Panel
$400
Fire Department Inspections
$400
*Construction Value to be determined according to industry standard Minimum Building Value Calculator found
in Addendum A
**All Safety Code permit fees are subject to a 4% Safety Code Council fee with a minimum of $4.50 and a
maximum of $560
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Electrical Permit Fee Schedule - Residential (SFD) (Homeowner or Contractor Permit)
Undertaking
Permit Fee
0-1,200 Sq ft:
New Wiring Alterations/Renovations to existing Wired
Space
(Square footage to be calculated according to developed
or wired space. Does not include the wiring of an attached
garage when part of new home construction)
$310
1,201 sq ft and over:
New Wiring Alterations/Renovations to existing Wired
Space
(Square footage to be calculated according to developed
or wired space. Does not include the wiring of an attached
garage when part of new home construction)
$310 + $0.15/sq ft (over 1,200 sq ft)
Residential Minimum Fee
$250
Misc. Electrical Permit Fees
Type of Work
Permit Fee
Service Connection / Panel Change / Temp Service/Hot
Tub/AC Unit Connection
$200
Solar Panel Connection
$250
Annual Permit
$500
Non-Residential & Multi-Family Electrical Permit Fees
*Permit must be obtained by Master Electrician
Value of Materials & Labour
Permit Fee
Minimum Fee
$250
$0 - $5,000
$250
$5,001 - $10,000
$390
$10,001 - $20,000
$525
$20,001 - $30,000
$725
$30,001 - $40,000
$900
$40,001 - $50,000
$1000
$50,001 - $100,000
$1,650
$100,001 - $250,000
$2,500
$250,001 - $500,000
$3,500
$500,000-$1,000,000
$3,500 + $6.50/$1,000
Over $1,000,000
$6,750 + $5.00/$1,000
**All Safety Code permit fees are subject to a 4% Safety Code Council fee with a minimum of $4.50 and a maximum
of $560
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Gas Permit Fee Schedule - Residential
Number of Outlets
Permit Fee
1 - 5
$200
6 - 15
$250
16 - 25
$365
25 + outlets
$250 + $10 per outlet
Non-Residential Gas Permit Fees
Total BTU's
Permit Fee
0 - 400,000
$200
400,001 - 1,000,000
$350
1,000,001 and over
$500 + $15 / 100,000 BTU over 1 million
Misc. Gas Permit Fees
Undertaking
Permit Fee
Temporary Service/Heat, Mobile Home Connection,
Propane Tank Set
$165
Air Test Only
$165
Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule - Residential & Non-Residential
Number of Fixtures
Permit Fee
1 - 5
$200
6 - 20
$300
21 + outlets
$300 + $10 per fixture
Water Meters (New Construction)
$200
Private Sewage Treatment System Permit Fees
Type of Installation
Permit Fee
Holding Tank
Septic Tank
$325
Septic Field Treatment Mound
Packaged Treatment Plant
$465
**All Safety Code permit fees are subject to a 4% Safety Code Council fee with a minimum of $4.50 and a
maximum of $560
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Misc. Permit Fees - All Disciplines
Undertaking / Action
Fee / Refund
Cancellation Fee: Building Permits / Applications
Prior to plans review: 80% refunded, minimum of
$100 withheld
Review complete or permit issued: 50% refunded,
minimum of $100 withheld
Inspections Completed: No Refund
Cancellation Fee: Subtrade Permits/ Applications
Prior to issuance: 80% refunded, minimum of $100
withheld
Permit Issued: 50% refunded, minimum of
$100 withheld
Inspections Completed: No Refund
Permit Expiry
No Refund
Variance
$125/Hour - Minimum 2 Hours
Extension:
(as per the timeframe noted within Town of Diamond
Valley's QMP and Permit Conditions)
First 6 Months - No Charge
1 Year - $150 / year
Re-opening File to add VOC
(after 90 days from closure or after permit expiry date noted
on permit)
$100
Additional Inspections requested/required (in excess of the
inspections stipulated in
Town of Diamond Valley's QMP)
$135 / inspection
Admin Fee for revisions at Applicant request or incorrect
information
$75 - (does not include fee adjustments based on
fee schedule)
Work started before permit
Double permit fee
**All Safety Code permit fees are subject to a 4% Safety Code Council fee with a minimum of $4.50 and a
maximum of $560
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Administration Fees
Photocopies/Printing
Up to Letter Size (per side)
Legal Size (per side)
11x17 (per side)
Black & White
$0.50
$0.75
$1.00
Colour
$1.00
$1.50
$2.00
Insufficient Funds / Returned Payment
$25.00
Accounts Receivable - Arrears Penalty
(payment due 30 days from invoice date)
18% per annum past 30 days
(1.5% per month)
Generation of duplicate account documentation
(includes utility bills, assessment and tax notices)
$10.00 per document
Tax Certificate
$30.00
Large format maps
Cost + $50.00 (invoice due within 30 days)
Mail Out Fee
$1.00 per item* plus postage
*Each item must be provided ready to mail,
including an envelope, if required.
Assessment Summary Report (current year)
$10.00 per page for non-owners of the property
Free for property owners
Assessment Summary Report (prior years)
$15.00 per page for non-owners of the property
Free for property owners
Staff time for inspecting the municipal assessment roll
(MGA s.307)
$50.00 per hour
Legislative Services
Commissioner for Oaths (photocopies/printing extra)
Residents (includes Businesses located within Town)
Free Service up to 3 signatures
$10.00 per signature for subsequent signatures
Non-Residents
$25.00 for up to 3 signatures
$10.00 per signature for subsequent signatures
Fee Exempt Services
-
Town Business, Town Permits, Land Titles
Documents for properties located in Town
-
Affordable Housing Applications
-
Senior's Housing Applications
-
Provincial or Local Government Petitions
Signatures may include: Commissioning, Certified
Copies, Exhibits
Quasi-Judicial Tribunals
SDAB (Subdivision and Development Appeal Board)
Appeal Fee
(for appeals of Development Permits, Stop Orders and
eligible Subdivision approvals)
$250.00
ARB (Assessment Review Board) Appeal Fee
ARB Complaint Fees are set in Schedule 2 of the
Matters Relating to Assessment Complaints
Regulation 201/2017, and are subject to changes to
the prevailing Regulation.
$50.00 Residential,
3 or fewer dwellings, and farm land
$30.00 Tax Notices
$650.00 Residential, 4 or more dwellings
$650.00 Non-residential
Other Legislative Services Fees
ATIA Request
$25.00
Schedule "A"
Bylaw 2025-125
Page 16
Civic Operations Fees
Waste Carts:
Garbage, Recycling, and Compost
$90.00 per Cart + GST
Snow removal on sidewalk
At Public Works' Prescribed Rate
Excavation permit
$250.00
Rain Totes
Cost + 20% per Tote, + GST
Rain Barrels
Cost + 20% per Barrel, +GST
Garbage Collection Rate
Residential Garbage
Garbage Collection rates will be based on a prorated
twelve (12) month fiscal year.
$15.42 per unit, per billing cycle
Organic Waste Collection Rates
Residential Organic Materials
Organic Waste collection rates will be based on a prorated
twelve (12) month fiscal year.
$18.00 per unit, per billing cycle
Program Fee
$2.00 per billing cycle
Late Payment Penalty
All rates not paid by the due date stated on the Utility
Billing, including outstanding amounts owing, will be
charged a late payment charge.
4%
Manhole Covers
Cost + 20%
Emergency Entrance/Gate Locks
Cost + 20%
Schedule "A"
Bylaw 2025-125
Page 17
Water Service Fees and Wastewater Service Fees
Bi-Monthly Fixed Rates Water - Residential
5/8" Meter
$44.94
3/4" Meter
$44.94
1" Meter
$112.34
1 ½" Meter
$224.68
2" Meter
$359.48
3" Meter
$674.03
4" Meter
$1123.38
5" Meter
$1685.06
6" Meter
$2246.75
Bi-Monthly Fixed Rates Wastewater - Residential
5/8" Meter
$44.94
3/4" Meter
$44.94
1" Meter
$112.34
1 ½" Meter
$224.68
2" Meter
$359.48
3" Meter
$674.03
4" Meter
$1123.38
5" Meter
$1685.06
6" Meter
$2246.75
Bi-Monthly Fixed Rates Water - Non-Residential
5/8" Meter
$44.94
3/4" Meter
$44.94
1" Meter
$44.94
1 ½" Meter
$224.68
2" Meter
$224.68
3" Meter
$674.03
4" Meter
$1348.05
5" Meter
$1685.06
6" Meter
$2246.75
Bi-Monthly Fixed Rates Wastewater - Non-Residential
5/8" Meter
$44.94
3/4" Meter
$44.94
1" Meter
$44.94
1 ½" Meter
$224.68
2" Meter
$224.68
3" Meter
$674.03
4" Meter
$1348.05
5" Meter
$1685.06
6" Meter
$2246.75
Schedule "A"
Bylaw 2025-125
Page 18
Consumption Rates per Cubic Metre
(Wastewater charges are based on the metered water consumption)
Water - Residential
$3.28
Water - Non-Residential
$3.28
Water - Unmetered Rate - Fixed +
Consumption
$160.00
Wastewater - Residential
$3.58
Wastewater - Non-Residential
$3.58
Wastewater - Unmetered Rates - Fixed +
Consumption
$166.00
Unreadable Meter
When a non-functioning meter is discovered,
Administration will attempt to contact the
property owner to request access to repair or
replace the meter.
Estimate consumption for both water and
wastewater
Estimates will be an average of the consumption
from the last 3 billing periods
Unreadable Meter - After 2 billing periods
(includes meter with reading errors)
Estimate consumption + 50% for both water and
wastewater
Estimates will be an average of the consumption
from the last 3 billing periods.
Stormwater Rate
Stormwater Fixed Rate
Residential and Non-Residential
$10.05 per billing cycle
Bulk Water Rate per Cubic Metre
From Town-owned sources
Bulk water users are required to set up and maintain
accounts in good standing with the Town of Diamond Valley,
or provide payment on-site where available.
$8.00
Late Payment Penalties
All rates not paid by the due date stated on the Utility Billing,
including outstanding amounts owing, will be charged a late
payment charge.
4%
Program Administration
Water Meters
All water meters supplied by the Town shall be the
property of the Town at all times
Cost + 20% + G.S.T.
Paper Billing Fee
$2.00 per bill
Manual Water Meter Reading
$15.25 per billing period
Water Disconnect and Reconnect, Meter Removal (i.e.
demolition), Meter Data Log
$50.00 ($75.00 after hours)
Water Meter Testing
(at Customer request, if meters test within 2% accuracy)
Cost + 20%
Reviewing plans for abandonment of Private Sewage System Consultant's cost + 20%
Schedule "A"
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Business Licence Fees
Resident
Non-resident
Annual
$150.00
$250.00
Semi-Annual (January 1-June 30 or July 1-December 31)
$75.00
$125.00
Monthly
$30.00
$60.00
One Week
$ 15.00
$30.00
Home Occupation (Major/Public)
$150.00
N/A
Home Occupation (Minor/Non-public)
$100.00
N/A
Home Occupation (Major) Semi Annual
$75.00
N/A
Home Occupation (Minor) Semi Annual
$50.00
N/A
Home Occupation One Month
$20.00
N/A
Home Occupation One Week
$10.00
N/A
Additional Licence
$15.00
$15.00
Replacement
$15.00
$15.00
Late Charge - if not renewed on or before Jan. 31
20% Late Payment Penalty
Public Safety Fees
Permits, Exemptions and Events Fees
Overweight Vehicle Permits:
Overweight Vehicle Exemption Permit - Single Day Trip
$75.00
Overweight Vehicle Exemption Permit -
3 Month Period
$150.00
Overweight Vehicle Exemption Permit -
1 Year Period
$500.00
Street Use Permits:
Street Use Permit - General Obstructions:
Storage Pod, Moving Container, Landscaping Materials,
Commercial Waste Bin etc.
$75.00
Street Use Permit - Special Event Closure:
Car Show, flea market etc.
$150.00/day
Street Use Permit - Construction Roadway Closure
$500.00/day
Crossing Permits:
Temporary Crossing Permit:
Municipal Reserve, Environmental Reserve, Pathway/Trail
$100.00/day
Exemptions to Noise Bylaw:
Noise Exemption Permit - Construction
$500.00/day
Noise Exemption Permit - Special Event
$250.00/day
Community Peace Officer Extra Duty:
**Extra Duty fee to be exercised at the direction of the Director of Public Safety
Community Peace Officer
$120.00/hour**
(Minimum 4 Hours)
Patrol Vehicle
$50.00/hour**
(Maximum $360.00 vehicle/day)
Schedule "A"
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Page 20
Animal Licence Fees
In accordance with:
Bylaw 2023-21 Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw
January 1 -
June 30
July 1 -
December 31
Fee for full calendar year
(New licences & Renewals)
Pro-rated fee for the
remainder of calendar
year
(New licences only)
Dog Licence (required for all dogs older than 6 months)
Spayed/Neutered
$25.00
$12.50
Intact (not spayed or neutered)
$60.00
$30.00
Service Dog Tag
Exempt
Exempt
Temporary Dog Tag, for visiting dogs only
$5.00/tag or renewal
Replacement Dog Tag
$10.00/tag
Impound Fees (per day or portion of)
$75.00/day
Vicious Dog Licence
$750.00 per calendar year
Impound Fee - dangerous, vicious, aggressive dogs
$300.00/impound
Veterinary Fees
As incurred
Backyard Hen Program Licence Fee
$30.00
Schedule "A"
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Community Services and Recreation Fees
Flare and Derrick Community Hall Rental Rates and Fees
GST is not included
Rental Periods
Weekday Rental Period (Monday through Thursday): 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. the following day
Weekend Rental Period: Friday 4:00 p.m. to Sunday 12:00 p.m.
Function Type
Daily Rental
Rate
(More than 150 ppl
see surcharge)
Sunday to Thursday
Weekend Rental Rate
(More than 150 ppl
see surcharge)
Friday to Saturday
Full day(Includes kitchen & 1 hr. of cleaning)
DV Resident/Non-profit:
$325
Non-local: $425
DV Resident/Non-Profit:
$500
Non-local: $600
Half day (7 am - 4 pm)
(Includes kitchen & 1 hr. of cleaning)
DV Resident/Non-profit:
$150
Non-local: $200
Not Available
Half day (6 pm - 2 am)
(Includes kitchen & 1 hr. of cleaning)
DV Resident/Non-profit:
$225
Non-local: $275
Not Available
Kitchen only
(Includes use of stove, fridge, dishes, cutlery; no chairs or
tables)
$150 for the day
Not Available
Hourly rates
(kitchen & cleaning not included)
Available depending on
reservations.
Please contact for more
info
Not Available
Gazebo Rental
$30
$30
Large event rental surcharge
(151-300 persons or open attendance)
$200
$200
Refundable Damage Deposit no GST
$500
$500
Booking Deposit
$50% of rental rate is due at time of agreement.
50% due 21 days in advance of event.
Additional cleaning fees
(Additional cleaning includes taking out garbage, cleaning
dishes, putting away of chairs/tables, excessive mopping)
$75/hour to be paid prior to damage deposit being
released
$75 added to Kitchen only rentals of once per
week.
If music is to be played at the event: Entandem
Music Licensing - RE:SOUND and SOCAN (Society of
Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of
Canada)
Min. $45.00 per applicable event where music is
played.
Schedule "A"
Bylaw 2025-125
Page 22
Oilfields Regional Arena & Scott Seaman Sports Rink
Rental Rates (Per Season)
ORA:
Prime: 4:30-10:00 pm Monday-Thursday; 4:30 pm Friday - Midnight Sunday;
including holidays.
*Ice times starting before 10 pm will be charged Prime rate.
New Per Hour
GST not included
2025-2026
2026-2027
Local Youth:
Non-Prime
$90.00
$105.00
Prime
$130.00
$150.00
Non-Local Youth:
Non-Prime
$105.00
$120.00
Prime
$180.00
$220.00
Adults:
Non-Prime
$125.00
$140.00
Prime
$220.00
$240.00
SSSR:
2025-2026
2026-2027
Local Youth
$90.00
$110.00
Non-Local Youth
$120.00
$150.00
Adult
$135.00
$160.00
Change Room Only
$40.00
$40.00
Change Room Only - Daily
$180.00
$180.00
Dry Pad ORA:
Weekdays: Hourly Monday - Thursday, excluding holidays
Weekends: Friday-Sunday, including holidays
½ Day: 4 hours Full Day: Open - Close
2025-2026
2026-2027
Local Youth:
Weekdays - Hourly
$60.00
$60.00
1/2 Day Weekdays
$220.00
$220.00
Non-Local Youth:
Weekdays - Hourly
$70.00
$70.00
1/2 Day Weekdays
$255.00
$255.00
Adults:
Weekdays - Hourly
$85.00
$85.00
½ Day Weekdays
$295.00
$295.00
Schedule "A"
Bylaw 2025-125
Page 23
All Users Weekend:
Hourly
$85.00
$85.00
1/2 Day
$315.00
$315.00
Daily
$455.00
$455.00
Weekend 2 days
$875.00
$875.00
Weekend (Friday-Sunday)
$1,100.00
$1,100.00
Dry Pad SSSR:
2025-2026
2026-2027
Local Youth:
Weekdays - Hourly
$45.00
$45.00
1/2 Day Weekdays
$160.00
$160.00
Non-Local Youth:
Weekdays - Hourly
$55.00
$55.00
1/2 Day Weekdays
$200.00
$200.00
Adults:
Weekdays - Hourly
$70.00
$70.00
½ Day Weekdays
235.00
235.00
All Users Weekend:
Hourly Weekends
$70.00
$70.00
1/2 Day Weekends
$250.00
$250.00
Daily
$380.00
$380.00
Weekend 2 days
$695.00
$695.00
Weekend (Friday-Sunday)
$910.00
$910.00
Advertising ORA & SSSR
Wall Advertising
$250.00
$250.00
Install fee for ORA or SSSR Wall Advertising
$50.00
$50.00
ORA Arena Board Advertising
$450.00
$450.00
First time board fee or replacement of old board
$100.00
$100.00
Dressing Room TV's
$250.00
$250.00
Olympia each side
$250.00
$250.00
Public Skate Sponsor Hourly
$85.00
$85.00
2025-2026 Season: September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026
2026-2027 Season: September 1, 2026-August 31, 2027
Schedule "A"
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Dr. Lander Memorial Pool Fees
Day
10x Pass
Season Pass
(GST Included)
Family
$18.00
n/a
$365.75
Adult
$7.50
$65.75
$185.75
Senior (60+)
$6.00
$53.00
$152.00
Youth/student (12-17)
$5.00
$42.75
$157.50
Child (6-11)
$5.00
$40.50
$140.75
Preschool (3-5)
$2.00
$20.00
$112.50
Tot (under 3)
Free
Free
Free