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The Town of Didsbury, through Bylaw, sets rates and fees for goods and services
offered by the Town. Excerpts from the relevant bylaws are included in this
document, organized by department.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Administration Services
Page 1
Parks & Recreation
Page 4
Animal Licensing
Page 2
Rosebud Valley Campground
Page 4
Business Licensing
Page 2
Utility Charges
Page 5
Cemetery
Page 3
Planning & Development
Pages 6 to 7
Fire Services
Page 3
Public Works
Page 8
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
As set out in Schedule "A" of Bylaw 2019-15
Administrative Fees (GST exempt)
Description
Rate
Accounts Receivable Penalties (on outstanding balance)
1.5% per month
Returned Item Fee (payments)
$30.00 each
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) Requests (Section 93 of the Act)
Description
Rate
Initial fee for one-time requests
$25.00
Continuing request fee (processed more than once at pre-determined time intervals)
$50.00
Additional charges not listed above
As per FOIP Act
Personal Information requested by applicant--fewer than 40 pages
No charge
Personal Information requested by applicant--exceeds 40 pages
As per FOIP Act
Taxation Fees (GST exempt)
Description
Rate
Tax Certificate
$35.00
Administrative Fee on Credit Card Payments
2.75%
Property Assessment Appeals (GST exempt)
Description
Rate
Residential property three or fewer dwellings
$50.00
Residential property four or more dwellings
$200.00
Non-residential property
$250.00
Please note that Tax Penalties are now included in current Tax Rate Bylaw, and not in this rates and fees
schedule.
Town of Didsbury Rates and Fees Charged for Goods & Services
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ANIMAL LICENSING
As set out in Schedule "A" of Animal Control Rates Bylaw 2021-10
ANNUAL LICENCES
Description
Amount
January Early Payment Incentive Renewal Rate:
Dog Licence - altered male/female
$15.00
Dog Licence - intact male/female
$35.00
Cat Licence - altered male/female
$15.00
Cat Licence - intact male/female
$35.00
New Resident and/or New Pet Rate:
Dog Licence - altered male/female
$15.00
Dog Licence - intact male/female
$35.00
Cat Licence - altered male/female
$15.00
Cat Licence - intact male/female
$35.00
Renewal Rate paid after the due date of January 31 for all pets:
$70.00
Guide/Medical Dog Licence
$0.00
Replacement tag
$6.00
Impoundment fees (per day)
$70.00
Veterinary service fees--to be paid directly to the clinic
As set out by the clinic
BUSINESS LICENCE FEES (Based on Zoning) (GST exempt)
As set out in Schedule "G" of Bylaw 2019-15
Description
Annual
After July 1 (new applications)
Resident Commercial/Industrial
$100.00
$60.00
Non-Resident Commercial/Industrial
$150.00
$100.00
Temporary Resident Commercial/Industrial
$25.00/month
$25.00/month
Temporary Non-Resident Commercial/Industrial
$50.00/month
$50.00/month
Home Occupation - Residential Address
$125.00
$75.00
Peddler (one who offers merchandise for sale along the
street or from door to door)
$125.00
n/a
Contractor Licence - licence is based on site specific project
$350.00
n/a
Town of Didsbury Rates and Fees Charged for Goods & Services
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CEMETERY
As set out in Schedule "B" of Bylaw 2019-15
Definitions
Resident: Lives in Didsbury or within the rural Mountain View County (as per the Town of Didsbury/Mountain View
County Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework)
Non-resident: Does not meet the definition of a resident
Regular Hours: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. except for statutory holidays
Overtime: Occurs outside regular hours, or is on a weekend or statutory holiday
Summer: May 1 to October 31
Winter: November 1 to April 30
Sale of Cemetery Plots
Description
Resident
Non-Resident
Standard
$500.00 (+GST)
$1000.00 (+GST)
Cremains
$400.00 (+GST)
$800.00 (+GST)
Columbarium (includes 1st opening/closing)
$1400.00 (+GST)
$1800.00 (+GST)
Veteran
No Charge
No Charge
Opening and Closing
Description
Regular Hours
Overtime
Standard - Summer
$450.00 (+GST)
$635.00 (+GST)
Standard - Winter
$600.00 (+GST)
$710.00 (+GST)
Cremains - Summer
$200.00 (+GST)
$450.00 (+GST)
Cremains - Winter
$350.00 (+GST)
$475.00 (+GST)
Columbarium Niche (second urn)
$150.00 (+GST)
$365.00 (+GST)
Veteran
No Charge
No Charge
FIRE SERVICES
As set out in Schedule "D" of the Rates and Fees Bylaw 2019-15
Fire Services fees
Fire Services Fees (invoiced to insurance company for fire services
rendered by Didsbury Fire Department)
As per Alberta Transportation and
Infrastructure Rates which may change from
time to time
Town of Didsbury Rates and Fees Charged for Goods & Services
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PARKS & RECREATION FEES
As set out in Schedule "F" of the Rates and Fees Bylaw 2019-15
ROSEBUD VALLEY CAMPGROUND
As set out in Schedule "A" of Bylaw 2022-04
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Power Only (15 amp)
$25.00 (+GST)
$150.00 (+GST)
$600.00 (+GST)
Power Only (30 amp)
$30.00 (+GST)
$180.00 (+GST)
$650.00 (+GST)
Power + Water (15 amp)
$30.00 (+GST)
$180.00 (+GST)
$650.00 (+GST)
Power + Water (30 amp)
$35.00 (+GST)
$200.00 (+GST)
$700.00 (+GST)
Unserviced Site
$20.00 (+GST)
Not available
Not available
Local Minor Ball - Season Rate
$125.00/team (+GST)
Local Adult Ball - Season Rate
$200.00/team (+GST)
Non-Local Ball - Season Rate
$225.00/team (+GST)
Local Minor Ball - Tournament (weekend)
$200.00/tournament (+GST)
Local Adult Ball - Tournament (weekend)
$300.00/tournament (+GST)
Non-Local Ball - Tournament (weekend)
$350.00/tournament (+GST)
Local Ball - Daily Rate
$100.00/diamond/day (+GST)
Non-Local Ball - Daily Rate
$125.00/diamond/day (+GST)
Local Ball - Hourly
$15.00/hour (+GST)
Non-Local Ball - Hourly
$20.00/hour (+GST)
Memorial Park Stage Rental (includes power)
$150.00/day (+GST)
Labour
$60.00/hour + cost of equipment (+GST)
Town of Didsbury Rates and Fees Charged for Goods & Services
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UTILITY CHARGES
As set out in Schedule "A" of Bylaw 2021-03
(GST exempt, unless otherwise stated)
Residential Solid Waste Service Charges
Solid Waste Service Fee
$19.50/month
Additional Black Bin Service (garbage)
$7.00/month
Additional Blue Bin Service (recycling)
$4.00/month
Additional Green Bin Service (compost)
$3.00/month
Replacement Bin
$80.00 each (+ GST)
Change of Service Fee
$35.00/change (+ GST)
Water Service Charges
Bulk Water Charge
$6.50/m³
Infrastructure Fee - Residential
$18.65/month
Infrastructure Fee - Commercial/Industrial
$18.65/month
Infrastructure Fee - Institutional
$270.00/month
Water Consumption Rate
$2.40/m³
Water Distribution Rate
$1.20/m³
Water meter testing deposit
$200.00 each
Water disconnect/re-connect fee
$100.00 each
Water Meter Sales - all sizes
Cost + 10% (+ GST)
Wastewater Services
Infrastructure Fee - Residential
$9.10/month
Infrastructure Fee - Commercial/Industrial
$9.10/month
Infrastructure Fee - Institutional
$130.00/month
Wastewater Distribution Rate
$1.10/m³
Wastewater Distribution Rate - users without water service
$18.45/month
Miscellaneous Charges
Utility Penalties on overdue balances
1.5%/month
Non-Resident Account Deposit
$200.00 each
Non-Resident surcharge
35% over and above charges above
Town of Didsbury Rates and Fees Charged for Goods & Services
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
As set out in Schedule "G" of Rates and Fees Bylaw 2019-15
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES GENERAL FEES & CHARGES (GST exempt)
Compliance Certificate - Residential
$100.00
Compliance Certificate - Commercial/Industrial/Multi-Family
$150.00
Copy of Real Property Report (RPR), Compliance Report, Development, or
Building Permit in the Town's Land File
$25.00/document requested
Copy of Statutory Plans (Available on the Town of Didsbury website)
MDP
$25.00
IDP
$25.00
ASP
$25.00
LUB
$50.00
General Search - Planning Information only
$75.00 /first hour +
$50.00/each subsequent hour
Subdivision and Development Appear Board (ISDAB) appeal application
$200.00/appeal
Public Hearing advertising fee
$200.00
Land Title Searches
$36.25
Encroachment Agreement
$250.00 + applicable legal fees
STATUTORY DOCUMENT AMENDMENT
Contextual Land Use Bylaw amendment
$2000.00
Municipal Development Plan amendment
$5000.00
Intermunicipal Development Plan amendment
$5000.00
AREA STRUCTURE PLANS
Area Structure Plan Review minimum fee
$7500.00/application (up to 65 hectares)
Area Structure Plan Review additional fee
$50.00/additional hectare (over 65 hectares)
Area Structure Plan amendment fee
$2000.00
LAND USE (MAP) RE-DESIGNATION FEE SCHEDULE
Flat fee for the first 5 lots, if outside an Area Structure Plan Area
$4000.00
Flat fee for the first 5 lots, if inside of an Area Structure Plan Area
$2000.00
Plus per lot fee for each additional lot up to 50 lots
$250.00
Plus per lot fee for each additional lot thereafter
$100.00
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION FEE SCHEDULE
Lot Subdivision up to two lots
$2000.00
Each additional lot thereafter
$200.00/lot
Endorsement Fees - excluding reserve and utility parcels:
-
Per each Land Title created or affected
$100.00/lot &
$100.00/balance
-
Per unit fee for Building Condominium Plan
$100.00/unit
Request for Extension of Subdivision Approval
$200.00
Subdivision and Development Agreement Charge - Legal and Engineering
1% of securities (minimum
charge of $200.00)
There is no lot fee for public utility lots and reserve lots (municipal, school, environmental). Any remaining
part of the existing property is considered a lot.
Town of Didsbury Rates and Fees Charged for Goods & Services
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (GST exempt)
Development Permit
Residential
Accessory Building, Detached Garage,
Construction/Renovation/Addition
$1.20/$1000.00 construction value.
Minimum charge $125.00
Residential
Dwelling Unit
Construction/Renovation/Addition
$200.00
Non-Residential
Construction/Renovation/Addition
$1.30/$1000.00 construction value
Minimum charge $300.00
Variance/Relaxation Request
$275.00
Change of Use/Intensification of Use
$250.00
Change of Tenancy/Occupancy
$100.00
Home Occupation
$125.00
Demolition/Removal of Building
$100.00
Signage
$50.00
Decks (in excess of 2ft in height or 143ft2 or 13.4m2)
$75.00
Request for extension to development permit expiry decision
$200.00
Town of Didsbury Rates and Fees Charged for Goods & Services
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PUBLIC WORKS FEES
As set out in Schedule "H" of Rates and Fees Bylaw 2019-15
CUSTOM SERVICES FEES
-
Equipment not listed is not available to be rented out.
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Equipment will only be rented out in the event of an emergency and there are no other avenues available;
the following fees will be charged.
-
All Town owned equipment must be operated by an employee of the Town of Didsbury.
½ Ton
$60.00/hour (+GST)
8 Ton S/A
$150.00/hour (+GST)
Backhoe
$150.00/hour (+GST)
Grader
$180.00/hour (+GST)
Skid Steer
$150.00/hour (+GST)
Sewer Flusher Trailer Mount (includes 2 Operators)
$300.00/hour (+ cost of water consumed)
Wheel Loader
$165.00/hour (+GST)
Street Sweeper
$300.00/hour (+GST)
Lawn Mower
$120.00/hour (+GST)
Custom Labour
$60.00/hour (+GST)
BENCHES & TREES (Memorial)
Benches
$2000.00
Trees
Priced on request
SEWER DISPOSAL CHARGES
Disposal
$6.25/m3