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VILLAGE OF ELNORA
BYLAW #2026-03
RATES BYLAW
A BYLAW of the Village of Elnora in the Province of Alberta RESPECTING RATES TO BE
CHARGED FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE VILLAGE OF ELNORA.
WHEREAS paragraph 8 of the Municipal Government Act Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000 and
amendments thereto authorizes a Municipality, by bylaw, to establish fees for licenses, permits
and approvals, and
WHEREAS paragraph 61(2) authorizes a municipality to charge fees, tolls and charges for the
use of its property, and
WHEREAS paragraph 481 authorizes a municipality to establish fees payable to a person
wishing to make a complaint to the Assessment Review Board, and
WHEREAS paragraph 630.1 authorizes a municipality to establish fees for planning functions,
and
WHEREAS paragraph 6 gives a municipality natural persons powers, which imply the power to
charge for, goods and services provided.
NOW THEREFORE, THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF ELNORA, IN THE PROVINCE
OF ALBERTA, DULY ASSEMBLED, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
SHORT TITLE
This Bylaw may be referred to as the RATES BYLAW of the Village of Elnora
DEFINITIONS
"Municipal Services' means; annual rates, fees, tolls and charges for various goods, licenses,
permits and services provided by the Village of Elnora.
GENERAL MATTERS
1. That the fees specified in the Schedules attached be charged for the Municipal Services
as specified.
2. This bylaw shall be reviewed and brought before Council by September annually.
3. From time to time, review and amendments to the various schedules may be required
outside the annual review of the RATES BYLAW.
4. This bylaw comes into full force and effect as of the 1st of January 2026 retroactively.
5. All schedules attached to this Bylaw form part of this Bylaw.
Schedule 'A'
Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste Rates
Schedule 'B'
Fiscal Services Rates
Schedule 'C'
Camping Rates
Schedule 'D'
Animal Control Rates
Schedule 'E'
Planning and Development Rates
Schedule 'F'
Assessment Review Rates
Schedule 'G'
Sport Field Rates
Schedule 'H'
Public Works Rates
REPEALS
6. Should any rates mentioned here still appear in older bylaws not yet revised, the rates
mentioned in this bylaw be in full force and effect and supersedes previous rates.
7. Bylaw #2025-07 is hereby repealed effective upon the third and final reading.
READ for a first time this _____ day of _____________________, 2026.
READ for a second time this _____ day of _____________________, 2026.
READ for a third and final time this _____ day of _____________________, 2026.
_________________________________
________________________________
Leah Nelson, MAYOR
Tina Williamson-Ward, CAO
VILLAGE OF ELNORA
BYLAW #2026-03
RATES BYLAW
SCHEDULE 'A'
WATER, WASTEWATER AND SOLID WASTE RATES
Rates effective the 1st of January 2026
RESIDENTIAL:
Water
Sewer
Garbage
TOTAL
General
$506.22 (10)
$165.68 (10)
$273.00 - 1 Tote (10) $944.90
$506.22 (10)
$165.68 (10)
$393.60 - 2 Totes (11) $1,065.50
$506.22 (10)
$165.68 (10)
$514.20 - 3 Totes (12) $1,186.10
Vacant
$54.05 (15)
$0.00
$0.00 (13)
$54.05
No Sewer
$506.22 (20)
$0.00
$ 273.00 (10)
$779.22
Garbage Only
$0.00
$0.00 $273.00 (10)
$273.00
Empty Lots
no charge
COMMERCIAL:
Water
Sewer
Garbage
TOTAL
Businesses
$770.97 (30)
$165.68(10)
$409.50 - 1 Tote (20)
$1,346.35
$770.97 (30)
$165.68(10)
$530.10 -2 Totes (21) $1,466.95
$770.97 (30)
$165.68(10)
$650.70 -3 Totes (22) $1,587.55
$770.97 (30)
$165.68(10)
$853.20-4 yd bin (23) $1,790.05
$770.97 (30)
$165.68(10)
$1,125.00-6 yd bin (24) $2,061.85
PUBLIC:
Water
Sewer
Garbage
TOTAL
School
$3,082.29 (40) $978.41 (40)
$0.00 (80)
$4,060.70
AHS
$770.97 (45)
$165.68 (10)
$409.50-1 Tote (30)
$1,346.35
$770.97 (45)
$165.68 (10)
$530.10-2 Totes (31)
$1,466.95
$770.97 (45)
$165.68 (10)
$650.70-3 Totes (32)
$1,587.55
Drop In
$506.22 (50)
$165.68 (10)
$273.00-1 Tote (33)
$944.90
Churches
$0.00
$0.00
$120.60-1 Tote (55)
$120.60
COMMERCIAL, Cont'd
Comm Centre
$421.82 (60)
$165.68(10)
$853.20-4 yd Bin (34)
$1,440.70
Ag Facility
$421.82 (65)
$165.68(10)
$273.00-1 Tote (35)
$860.50
Legion
$506.22 (70)
$165.68 (10)
$273.00-1 Tote (36)
$944.90
Campground (Exempt) $0.00
$0.00
$468.00-4 yd Bin (Mun) $468.00
TERMINATED SERVICES:
$0.00
$0.00
0.00
$0.00
DISCOUNT:
Upon application, a $5.00 discount is to be applied to utility accounts paid in full within
the first 60 days of each and every year the charges are applied, provided the charges
exceed $100.00.
APPLIANCE PICKUP
Per Appliance
$30.00
Per Appliance with Freon
$35.00
VILLAGE OF ELNORA
BYLAW #2026-03
RATES BYLAW
SCHEDULE 'B'
ADMINISTRATIVE RATES
Rates effective the 1st of January 2026
Description
Rate
NSF or returned cheques
$40.00
Tax Certificate
$50.00
Tax Lien*
$30 per roll number
Document Searches (one year & older)
$25.00 per hour (min of 1 hour)
Business Licenses (all classes)
$25.00 per year
Recycling Containers
Cost recovery
Business License Violation Tags
$50.00 per tag
ATIA Requests
$25.00 per general, non-personal
request
VILLAGE OF ELNORA
BYLAW #2026-03
RATES BYLAW
SCHEDULE 'C'
CAMPING RATES
Rates effective the 1st of January 2026
Camp Site
With/Without Services (water, sewer & power)
$30.00 per day
Tent site (around gazebo only)
$15.00 per day
Entire campground for 2 days
$1,000.00
Brahma Rama Event
No fee for
sites 1-12 reserved for event
hosts
Discount - Campsite(s) prepaid for 30 consecutive nights 20%
Over Flow Camping Rates
No fee
VILLAGE OF ELNORA
BYLAW #2026-03
RATES BYLAW
SCHEDULE 'D'
ANIMAL CONTROL RATES
Rates effective the 1st of January 2026
Pet Licensing
Dogs: Intact, January 1-February 28th
$10.00 annually
Intact, March 1 - December 31st
$30.00 annually
Neutered, January 1-February 28th
$ 8.00 annually
Neutered, March 1-December 31st
$25.00 annually
Cats: Intact, January 1-February 28th
$10.00 annually
Intact, March 1 - December 31st
$30.00 annually
Neutered, January 1-February 28th
$ 8.00 annually
Neutered, March 1-December 31st
$25.00 annually
Hens: January 1-February 28th
$8.00 annually
March 1-December 31st
$25.00 annually
Replacement Tag(s)
$ 5.00 per tag
Kennel License
$200.00 per year plus tags
for each dog
Offences
- Column A - First Offence (specified penalties in lieu of prosecution)
- Column B - Second/Subsequent Offence and/or for violation tickets
A
B
Owner fails to obtain annual license
$50.00
$ 75.00
Keep/harbour/have more than 2 dogs, 2 cats or
3 animals (excluding chickens)
$100.00
$175.00
Fail to obtain kennel permit/license
$100.00
$175.00
Breed animals without kennel license
$100.00
$175.00
A
B
Provide pet care service without permit/license
$100.00
$175.00
Fails to have dog on leash in public area(s)
$ 50.00
$ 75.00
Responsibilities
A
B
Fails to ensure animal(s) not running at large
$100.00 $175.00
Fails to ensure animal under control of competent person
$100.00 $175.00
Fails to vaccinate animal over 3 months of age for rabies
$100.00 $175.00
Cause unreasonable disturbance/excessive barking
$100.00 $175.00
Cause garbage to be scattered on public/private property
$100.00 $175.00
Fails to remove/properly dispose of animal feces from public/
private property
$100.00 $175.00
Fails to keep female animal in heat confined
$100.00 $175.00
Owner allows animal to:
- Bite or chase stock/motor vehicle/bicycle or animal
$150.00 $250.00
- Chase or threaten a person
$150.00 $250.00
- Cause damage to public/private property
$150.00 COURT
- Cause injury to a person
$200.00 COURT
- Bite a person
$200.00 COURT
- Attack a person
$200.00 COURT
- Attack person/animal causing injury
$200.00 COURT
- Cause death of another animal
$250.00 COURT
- Be on property where prohibited by sign
$150.00 $250.00
Vicious Animals
Owner of vicious animal fails to have liability insurance
$200.00 $350.00
Owner of vicious animal fails to display signs at entrance to
property
$200.00 $350.00
Owner fails to immediately make application for license
$200.00 $350.00
Owner fails to provide proof of tattoo/implant
$200.00 $350.00
Owner of vicious animal have more than one vicious animal
$200.00 $350.00
Owner of vicious animal fails to license within 2 days after
appeal
$200.00 $350.00
Owner of a vicious animal fails to:
- Ensure animal is wearing license tag
$200.00 $350.00
- Notify Village of change of ownership/death within two
business days
$200.00 $350.00
Fails to properly confine vicious animal
$300.00 $500.00
A B
Owner of vicious animal fails to ensure animal does not:
- Chase person/animal
$300.00
Court
- Damage/destroy public/private property
$300.00
Court
- Bite a person
$300.00
Court
- Attack a person/animal causing injury
Court
Court
- Cause death to another animal
Court
Court
Owner of a vicious animal fails to ensure:
- Animal is securely muzzled
$200.00 $350.00
- Animal in harness/leash exceeding 1.0 meter
$200.00 $350.00
- Animal under control of competent person
$200.00 $350.00
- Animal not running at large
$250.00 $350.00
- Village notified when animal is running at large
$250.00 $350.00
Animal Control Authority
Provide false/misleading information to Animal Control Officer
$200.00 $350.00
Interfere with/obstruct Animal Control Officer
$200.00 $350.00
Spring/tamper with/damage live trap
$200.00 $350.00
Exotic Animals/Rodents/Bugs
Fails to keep exotic animals/rodents/bugs in escape-proof
enclosure
$200.00 $350.00
Hens
Keeping a Rooster within Village Boundaries
$200.00 $350.00
Keeping an unlicensed Hen within Village Boundaries
Keeping more than four (4) Hens
$200.00 $350.00
Meat, eggs, manure, or other products derived from the
keeping of hens sold commercially
$200.00 $350.00
Hens not given sufficient care to maintain good health
$200.00 $350.00
Feed and/or manure not stored or disposed of properly
$200.00 $350.00
Failure to maintain coop in an enclosed, safe,
sanitary condition, and/or in good repair
$200.00 $350.00
Coop fails to meet size/enclosure requirements
$200.00 $350.00
Unlawful release or disposal of hens
$200.00 $350.00
Slaughter of Hens on property
$200.00 $350.00
Failure to remove hens and/or coops within 30 days
after licence is revoked or not renewed
$200.00 $350.00
VILLAGE OF ELNORA
BYLAW #2026-03
RATES BYLAW
SCHEDULE 'E'
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT RATES
Rates effective the 1st of January 2026
All Planning & Development matters are referred to Red Deer County for processing at fees
determined by Red Deer County.
Planning and Development General
Description
Document Copies
- Area Structure Plan
$0.25 per single page; $20.00 per
document or $5.00 per digital copy
- Land Use Bylaw
$0.25 per single page; $20.00 per
document or $5.00 per digital copy
- Municipal Development Plan
$0.25 per single page; $20.00 per
document or $5.00 per digital copy
- Inter-Municipal Development Plan
$0.25 per single page; $20.00 per
document or $5.00 per digital copy
Appeals
Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (SDAB) $240.00
VILLAGE OF ELNORA
BYLAW #2026-03
RATES BYLAW
SCHEDULE 'F'
ASSESSMENT REVIEW BOARD
Rates effective the 1st of January 2026
Description
Residential/Non Residential
$25.00 per parcel
VILLAGE OF ELNORA
BYLAW #2026-03
RATES BYLAW
SCHEDULE 'G'
SPORTS FIELD RATES
Rates effective the 1st of January 2026
Ball Diamonds
Youth
Mini Baseball/T-Ball
No Charge
Youth Teams Practices (Age 5-18)
No Charge
Youth Tournaments (Age 5-18)
No Charge
Adult
Competitive Teams
No Charge
Practice Rate
No Charge
Tournament Rate
$30.00 per diamond per day
Tournament Damage Deposit
$100.00 per tournament
The coaches of the Elnora Eagles competitive team volunteer a significant number of hours
maintaining and grooming the ball diamonds and are therefore exempt from tournament fees.
VILLAGE OF ELNORA
BYLAW #2026-03
RATES BYLAW
SCHEDULE 'H'
PUBLIC WORKS RATES
Rates effective the 1st of January 2026
Material
Gravel
$40.00 per yard
Gravel delivered
$60.00 per yard
Clay fill
$15.00 per yard
Clay fill delivered
$35.00 per yard
Topsoil
$22.00 per yard
Topsoil delivered
$42.00 per yard
Sand Bulk
$25.00 per yard
Sand Bulk delivered
$45.00 per yard
Gravel/Sand, 5 gallon/20 litre pail
$5.00 per pail
Skidsteer loading
$25.00 per 15 minutes
Equipment
Skidsteer with operator
$100.00 per hour/minimum of 1 hour
Dump Truck with operator
$100.00 per hour/minimum of 1 hour
Mower with operator
$70.00 per hour/minimum of 1 hour
General Labour
$40.00 per hour/per person