This is the exact embedded text of the captured official document.
Snapshot 5df42de2b12d · verified 2026-06-08 ·
original document ·
archived snapshot ·
unofficial consolidation, the official version is held by the municipal clerk.
Amended"
municipality_ids:
- gx-000296
content_type: "application/pdf"
captured_at: "2026-06-08T18:48:41+00:00"
normalize_method: "pdf-pymupdf"
normalize_version: "0.2"
needs_ocr: false
char_count: 39320
---
Bylaw 1043-24 Amendment History
Amending Bylaw
Description
1049-25
Replaced Schedule C Development fees with a new schedule
containing new fees.
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 1 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
2024 FEES BYLAW
BYLAW NO. 1043-24
A BYLAW TO ESTABLISH THE FEES, RATES, CHARGES, AND PENALTIES FOR
SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE MUNICIPALITY IN 2024.
WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26, (hereinafter referred to as
"the Act"), as amended, provides that a municipality may pass bylaws for municipal purposes
respecting services provided by the municipality; AND
WHEREAS the Act provides that a municipality may pass a bylaw for the establishment of
fees for licences, permits, and approvals as established by Council; AND
WHEREAS the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, as amended, states
that a municipality must make certain information available to the public and that the Council
may pass a bylaw to establish fees for the provision of the information; AND
WHEREAS the Safety Codes Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. S-1, as amended, states that an accredited
municipality may make bylaws; respecting fees for anything issued or any material or service
provided pursuant to this Act, AND
WHEREAS the Council of Town of High Level, in the Province of Alberta, deems it expedient
to consolidate the fees, rates, and charges for various municipal services.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of Town of High Level, in the Province of Alberta, duly
assembled, hereby enacts as follows:
1. THAT a Fee Schedule for the fees, rates, charges, and penalties of the Town of High
Level be established and amended when required by Council resolution.
2. THAT Council may consider setting or permitting special rates for special
circumstances, special items, and individual agreements with outside parties or for any
items not covered in the Fee Schedule. Resolution of Council may set such fees.
3. THAT in the event this Bylaw conflicts with another existing bylaw, this Bylaw shall
have paramountcy.
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 2 of 29
4. THAT Bylaw 1034-23 and all its' amendment, thereto, are hereby repealed.
5. THAT Bylaw 1043-24 comes into force on June 1, 2024.
READ A FIRST TIME this 13th day of May 2024.
READ A SECOND TIME this 13th day of May 2024.
READ A THIRD AND FINAL TIME this 13th day of May 2024.
SIGNED AND PASSED this 13th day of May 2024.
__________________________
Mayor
__________________________
Municipal Clerk
(Original Version Signed)
(Original Version Signed)
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 3 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE OF FEES TABLE
Schedule
Description
A
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
B
Airport
C
Development
D
Community Services - Aquatic Centre
E
Community Services - Sports Complex
F
Community Services - Family and Community Support Services
(FCSS) and Community Programming (including Museum and
Visitor Information Centre)
G
Utility
H
Community Enforcement Services
I
Fire Response Investigation and Inspections
J
Equipment and Operators
K
Administration
L
Business Licences
M
Cemetery
The fees, rates, and charges contained in the attached Schedules "A" to "M" inclusive are
subject to the applicable taxes where appropriate. Fees included in the schedule do not
include GST unless otherwise specified.
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 4 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "A"
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY ACT
Item
Fee
Locating and retrieving a record
$6.75 per ¼ hour
Producing a record from an electronic record
$6.75 per ¼ hour
Computer processing and related charges
Actual cost to public
Preparing and handling a record for disclosure
$6.75 per ¼ hour
Supervising the examination of a record
$6.75 per ¼ hour
Shipping a record or copy
Actual cost to public
Copying a record:
a. Photocopies
b. Computer disks (CD)
c. Other media not listed above
$0.25 per page
$ 10.00 per disk
Actual cost to public
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 5 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "B"
AIRPORT
All aircraft-related fees are applied on the conclusion (arrival) of a flight. The primary source of
information for billing purposes is the NavCanada Aircraft Movement Statistics.
Airport Improvement Fees, Landing Fees, and Terminal Fees do not apply to training or
maintenance flights and aircraft with a Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) of 2,000kg or less.
Airport Improvement Fees (AIF)
AIF applies to non-scheduled fixed wing aircraft landings within the boundary of the High
Level Airport. The fee is based on the number of passenger seats the aircraft is certified for as
detailed on the below chart.
Aircraft Size
Fee
0 - 4 Seats
$20.00
5 - 10 Seats
$45.00
11 - 15 Seats
$70.00
16 - 25 Seats
$150.00
26 - 45 Seats
$220.00
Over 45 Seats
$450.00
All Helicopters
$20.00
Landing Fees
Landing fees are based on MTOW. They apply to non-scheduled fixed wing and rotary
landings within the boundary of the High Level Airport, including leased lands.
MTOW
Fee
2,001 to 21,000 kg
$5.09 per 1,000 kg
21,001 to 45,000 kg
$6.41 per 1,000 kg
Greater than 45,000 kg
$7.56 per 1,000 kg
All Helicopters
$10.00
Terminal Fees
Terminal fees are applied to non-scheduled aircrafts, including apron use.
Passenger Seating Capacity
$3.00 per seat
Note: Tenants with aircraft based at the High Level Airport receive a 70% reduction in the
Airport Improvement Fee, Landing Fees, and Terminal Fees.
Other Fees
Item
Fee
Airside Vehicle Operating Permit Application
$50.00
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 6 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "B" - CONTINUED
AIRPORT
Scheduled Aircraft Fees
Item
Fee
Terminal fee
$10.00 per enplaned and deplaned passenger
Landing fee
$4.00 per 1,000 kg MTOW
Airport Improvement Fee (AIF)
$45.00 per landing (flat fee)
Aircraft Parking Fees
Item
Fee
Tie-down parking
<1,000 kg
1,000 - 2,000 kg
>2,000 kg
All
$300.00 per year
$324.00 per year
$348.00 per year
$5.00 per day
Aircraft parking only
<2,001 kg
2,001 - 5,000 kg
5,001 - 10,000 kg
10,001 - 30,000 kg
30,001 - 45,000 kg
45,001 - 60,000 kg
60,001 - 100,000 kg
100,001 - 200,000 kg
200,001 - 300,000 kg
>300,000 kg
$10.00 per day
$10.00 per day
$15.00 per day
$20.00 per day
$25.00 per day
$40.00 per day
$60.00 per day
$85.00 per day
$100.00 per day
$150.00 per day
Vehicle parking - without power
$5.00 per day
$30.00 per week
$350.00 per year
Vehicle parking - with power
$10.00 per day
$60.00 per week
$600.00 per year
Lease Rates - Annual
Item
Fee
Land
Airside
Non-airside
$2.00 per m2
$3.00 per m2
Note: Airside means land leased for the purpose of airside operations such as an air service or
aircraft refueling. Non-airside means land leased for the purpose of non-aeronautical purposes
such as rental car or residential uses.
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 7 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "B" - CONTINUED
AIRPORT
Terminal Building Office
Item
Fee
Main floor
$300.00 per m2
Basement floor
$200.00 per m2
Ticket counters
$300.00 per m2
Industry/cargo
$300.00 per m2
Rental car kiosk
$400.00 per m2
Vending machine space
$200.00 each per year
Connection/cart
$500.00 per year
House A
$750.00 per month
House B
$1,000.00 per month
Signage/Advertising Space
Item
Fee
Airport digital sign (10 second slot maximum)
$35.00 per month
$200.00 per six months
$350.00 per year
Private digital sign (sub-leasing not permitted)
$500.00 per year
Baggage belt (stick on)
$275.00 per year
Baggage belt area (60 cm x 90 cm maximum)
$300.00 per year
Wall area (60 cm x 90 cm maximum)
$300.00 per year
Signage and advertising requests are at the Town's discretion. The Town shall determine the
location of signage. Sign content is subject to Town approval.
Other Fees
Item
Fee
Fuel flowage fee
$0.05 per L Av gas
$0.05 per L jet fuel
$0.05 per L oil/lubricants
Mobile refueler registration
$0.05 per kg per gross vehicle weight
Pavement sweeping
SEE SCHEDULE J
Snow removal
SEE SCHEDULE J
Loader
SEE SCHEDULE J
After hours callout fee
$150.00 per hour
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Lease and Fees
Negotiated separately.
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 8 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "C"
DEVELOPMENT
Development & Plan Amendments
Item
Fee
Residential Developments
Principle Uses and Secondary Suites - Permitted Uses
$50 + $50/Dwelling Unit
Principle Uses and Secondary Suites - Discretionary uses
$150 + $50/Dwelling Unit
Accessory Buildings, Decks, and Fences
$100
Additions/Repairs/Renovations/Temporary Uses
$100
Demolition
$50
Non-Residential Developments
Principal Uses - Permitted
$500 + $0.50/m2 of
Building Area
Principal Uses - Discretionary
$750 + $0.50/m2 of
Building Area
Accessory Uses - Permitted
$150
Accessory Uses - Discretionary
$250
Change of Use - Permitted
$150
Change of Use - Discretionary
$250
Change of Use - Intensity Increase
+$250
Home Occupation
$100
Decks/Patios/Fences
$200
Agriculture/Parks Developments
$250
Commercial Off-Site Parking
$1,500/Parking Stall
Additions/Repairs/Renovations/Temporary Uses
$250
Demolition
$500
Mixed Use Development
Development Involving Only Permitted Uses
$500 + $0.50/m2 of Non-
Residential Building Area +
$50/Dwelling Unit
Development Involving Any Discretionary Uses
$750 + $0.50/m2 of Non-
Residential Building Area +
$50/Dwelling Unit
Signs
Signage
$100 + $50/sign
Subdivisions
Base Application Fee
$750
Fee Per Lot
$250
Endorsement Fee Per Lot
$200
Utility Line Assignments
Utility Line Assignments
(where x represents the length of the new continuous utility line)
$50: X <=10m
$150: 10m < x <= 50m
$250: 50m < x <= 500m
$500: 500m <= 1000 m
If over 1000m, a separate
price schedule will be
discussed with a focus on
cost recovery.
Utility Line Assignment Extensions or Revisions
$100/Extension and
Revision
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 9 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "C" - CONTINUED
DEVELOPMENT
Plans & Amendments
Area Structure Plan Creation
$500/hectare (Minimum
$2,500; Maximum
$10,000)
Outline Plan Creation
$250/Hectare (Minimum
$1,000; Maximum $5,000)
Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Provision Changes
$2,500
Land Use Bylaw - Rezoning
$1,000
Statutory Plan Amendment (MDP, ASP, ARP, Outline Plan) - Minor
(Development Authority's Discretion)
$1,000
Plan Amendment (MDP, ASP, ARP, Outline Plan) - Major
(Development Authority's Discretion)
$2,500
Other Fees
Variance - General Request
$250
Variance - Signage Request
$50/Sign
Variance - Parking Request
$100/Parking Stall
Development Permit Extension Fee
$100
Applicant Attended Formal Pre-Development Meeting
25% Development Permit
Fee Reduction
Not-For-Profit Use / Affordable Housing / Daycare / Dayhome /
Accessibility Renovations
Development Permit Fees
Reduced to $0
Development Commenced Without Permits
Fees Doubled
(Development Authority's
Discretion)
Land Titles Registration/Discharge
$100/Document
Land Titles Search
$15/Search
Document Searches
$0 + $25/Document
Requested Past the First
Compliance Certificates / Letter Requests
$200
Subdivision and Development Permit Appeals
$350
Development Agreements
$1000 + Engineer & Legal
Fees (If Applicable)
Driveway or Access Approach
$100
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 10 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "C" - CONTINUED
DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
Residential Installations
Description
Permit Fee - not including Safety Codes
Canada (SCC) levy*
New single family dwellings, additions
$6.00 per $1,000 of Project Value**
Relocation of a building (on crawlspace or
basement)
$0.35 per square foot of main floor
Relocation of a building (on piles or blocking only)
$125.00
Garage, renovation, basement development (not at
time of new home construction)
$0.30 per square foot of developed area
Minimum residential building permit fee
$125.00
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional
Description
Permit Fee - not including SCC levy*
New, addition, renovation
$6.00 per $1,000 of Project Value**
Minimum building permit fee
(including demolition permits)
$250.00
*SCC Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 and a maximum of $560.00.
**Project Value is based on the actual cost of material and labour. Verification of cost may be
requested prior to permit issuance.
Other Building Permit Fees
Item
Fee
Occupancy permit
Inclusive with permit fee
Requested inspections (minimum 2 hours)
$125.00 per hour
+ travel costs for special trip
Work started without permit
Fee Doubled
Heating and ventilation permit (semi-detached,
duplex, four-plex, town house - 5 or less units)
$45.00 per heating unit
Alteration to heating/vent units
$45.00 per heating unit
All other heating or systems permits
Less than 500,000 BTU units
500,000 BTU output or more
$120.00
$170.00
Mechanical exhaust system (e.g., restaurant hood,
carbon monoxide, or spray booth)
$75.00
Re-locatable industrial accommodations
$125.00 per unit
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 11 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "C" - CONTINUED
DEVELOPMENT
ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
Single Family Dwellings, Additions
Square Footage
Permit Fee
SCC Levy*
Total Fee
0 - 1,200
$165.00
$6.60
$171.60
1,201 - 1,500
$193.00
$7.72
$200.72
1,501 - 2,000
$210.00
$8.40
$218.40
2,001 - 2,500
$247.00
$9.88
$256.88
Over 2,500
$247.00 plus $0.10 per square foot
*SCC Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 and a maximum of $560.00.
HOMEOWNER PERMITS: Add $100.00 when the installation cost is greater than $500.00
(excluding connections)
Description
Permit Fee
SCC Levy*
Total Fee
Permanent service connection only
$110.00
$4.50
$114.50
Temporary service for construction purposes
$110.00
$4.50
$114.50
*SCC Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 and a maximum of $560.00.
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 12 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "C" - CONTINUED
DEVELOPMENT
Installation Cost
Permit
Fee
SCC
Levy
Total
Fee
Installation Cost
Permit
Fee
SCC
Levy*
Total
Fee
0 - 500.00
$82.50
$4.50
$87.00
38,001.01 - 39,000.00
$412.50
$16.50
$429.00
500.01 - 1,000.00
$93.50
$4.50
$98.00
39,001.01 - 40,000.00
$418.00
$16.72
$434.72
1,000.01 - 1,500.00
$104.50
$4.50
$109.00
40,001.01 - 41,000.00
$429.00
$17.16
$446.16
1,500.01 - 2,000.00
$110.00
$4.50
$114.50
41,001.01 - 42,000.00
$440.00
$17.60
$457.60
2,000.01 - 2,500.00
$115.50
$4.62
$120.12
42,001.01 - 43,000.00
$451.00
$18.04
$469.04
2,500.01 - 3,000.00
$121.00
$4.84
$125.84
43,001.01 - 44,000.00
$462.00
$18.48
$480.48
3,000.01 - 3,500.00
$126.50
$5.06
$131.56
44,001.01 - 45,000.00
$473.00
$18.92
$491.92
3,500.01 - 4,000.00
$137.50
$5.50
$143.00
45,001.01 - 46,000.00
$489.50
$19.58
$509.08
4,000.01 - 4,500.00
$148.50
$5.94
$154.44
46,001.01 - 47,000.00
$506.00
$20.24
$526.24
4,500.01 - 5,000.00
$159.50
$6.38
$165.88
47,001.01 - 48,000.00
$522.50
$20.90
$543.40
5,000.01 - 5,500.00
$165.00
$6.60
$171.60
48,001.01 - 49,000.00
$539.00
$21.56
$560.56
5,500.01 - 6,000.00
$176.00
$7.04
$183.04
49,001.01 - 50,000.00
$555.50
$22.22
$577.72
6,000.01 - 6,500.00
$187.00
$7.48
$194.48
50,001.01 - 60,000.00
$572.00
$22.88
$594.88
6,500.01 - 7,000.00
$198.00
$7.92
$205.92
60,001.01 - 70,000.00
$588.50
$23.54
$612.04
7,000.01 - 7,500.00
$203.50
$8.14
$211.64
70,001.01 - 80,000.00
$605.00
$24.20
$629.20
7,500.01 - 8,000.00
$209.00
$8.36
$217.36
80,001.01 - 90,000.00
$665.50
$26.62
$692.12
8,000.01 - 8,500.00
$214.50
$8.58
$223.08
90,001.01 - 100,000.00
$726.00
$29.04
$755.04
8,500.01 - 9,000.00
$220.00
$8.80
$228.80
100,001.01 - 110,000.00
$753.50
$30.14
$783.64
9,000.01 - 9,500.00
$225.50
$9.02
$234.52
110,001.01 - 120,000.00
$781.00
$31.24
$812.24
9,500.01 - 10,000.00
$231.00
$9.24
$240.24
120,001.01 - 130,000.00
$808.50
$32.34
$840.84
10,000.01 - 11,000.00
$236.50
$9.46
$245.96
130,001.01 - 140,000.00
$852.50
$34.10
$886.60
11,000.01 - 12,000.00
$242.00
$9.68
$251.68
140,001.01 - 150,000.00
$891.00
$35.64
$926.64
12,000.01 - 13,000.00
$247.50
$9.90
$257.40
150,001.01 - 160,000.00
$924.00
$36.96
$960.96
13,000.01 - 14,000.00
$258.50
$10.34
$268.84
160,001.01 - 170,000.00
$968.00
$38.72
$1,006.72
14,000.01 - 15,000.00
$264.00
$10.56
$274.56
170,001.01 - 180,000.00
$1,006.50
$40.26
$1,046.76
15,000.01 - 16,000.00
$269.50
$10.78
$280.28
180,001.01 - 190,000.00
$1,045.00
$41.80
$1,086.80
16,000.01 - 17,000.00
$275.00
$11.00
$286.00
190,001.01 - 200,000.00
$1,078.00
$43.12
$1,121.12
17,000.01 - 18,000.00
$280.50
$11.22
$291.72
200,001.01 - 210,000.00
$1,127.50
$45.10
$1,172.60
18,000.01 - 19,000.00
$286.00
$11.44
$297.44
210,001.01 - 220,000.00
$1,160.50
$46.42
$1,206.92
19,000.01 - 20,000.00
$291.50
$11.66
$303.16
220,001.01 - 230,000.00
$1,199.00
$47.96
$1,246.96
20,000.01 - 21,000.00
$297.00
$11.88
$308.88
230,001.01 - 240,000.00
$1,243.00
$49.72
$1,292.72
21,000.01 - 22,000.00
$302.50
$12.10
$314.60
240,001.01 - 250,000.00
$1,287.00
$51.48
$1,338.48
22,000.01 - 23,000.00
$308.00
$12.32
$320.32
250,001.01 - 300,000.00
$1,402.50
$56.10
$1,458.60
23,000.01 - 24,000.00
$319.00
$12.76
$331.76
300,001.01 - 350,000.00
$1,573.00
$62.92
$1,635.92
24,000.01 - 25,000.00
$324.50
$12.98
$337.48
350,001.01 - 400,000.00
$1,677.50
$67.10
$1,744.60
25,000.01 - 26,000.00
$330.00
$13.20
$343.20
400,001.01 - 450,000.00
$1,798.50
$71.94
$1,870.44
26,000.01 - 27,000.00
$341.00
$13.64
$354.64
450,001.01 - 500,000.00
$1,925.00
$77.00
$2,002.00
27,000.01 - 28,000.00
$352.00
$14.08
$366.08
500,001.01 - 550,000.00
$2,062.50
$82.50
$2,145.00
28,000.01 - 29,000.00
$363.00
$14.52
$377.52
550,001.01 - 600,000.00
$2,189.00
$87.56
$2,276.56
29,000.01 - 30,000.00
$368.50
$14.74
$383.24
600,001.01 - 650,000.00
$2,337.50
$93.50
$2,431.00
30,000.01 - 31,000.00
$374.00
$14.96
$388.96
650,001.01 - 700,000.00
$2,458.50
$98.34
$2,556.84
31,000.01 - 32,000.00
$379.50
$15.18
$394.68
700,001.01 - 750,000.00
$2,596.00
$103.84
$2,699.84
32,000.01 - 33,000.00
$385.00
$15.40
$400.40
750,001.01 - 800,000.00
$2,722.50
$108.90
$2,831.40
33,000.01 - 34,000.00
$390.50
$15.62
$406.12
800,001.01 - 850,000.00
$2,849.00
$113.96
$2,962.96
34,000.01 - 35,000.00
$396.00
$15.84
$411.84
850,001.01 - 900,000.00
$2,997.50
$119.90
$3,117.40
35,000.01 - 36,000.00
$401.50
$16.06
$417.56
900,001.01 - 950,000.00
$3,135.00
$125.40
$3,260.40
36,000.01 - 37,000.00
$407.00
$16.28
$423.28
950,001.01 - 1,000,000
$3,300.00
$132.00
$3,432.00
37,000.01 - 38,000.00
$412.50
$16.50
$429.00
For projects over $1,000,000 divide the total installation cost by
$1,000 and then times by 3.300 plus SC Levy
*SCC Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 and a maximum of $560.00.
HOMEOWNER PERMITS: Add $100.00 when the installation cost is greater than $500.00.
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 13 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "C" - CONTINUED
DEVELOPMENT
ANNUAL ELECTRICAL PERMITS
Description
Permit Fee
SCC Levy*
Total Fee
Annual Electrical Maintenance
$440.00
$17.60
$457.60
*SCC Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 and a maximum of $560.00.
PLUMBING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
Residential and Non-Residential Installations
Number of Fixtures
Permit Fee
SCC Levy*
Total Fee
1
$82.50
$4.50
$87.00
2
$88.00
$4.50
$92.50
3
$93.50
$4.50
$98.00
4
$99.00
$4.50
$103.50
5
$104.50
$4.50
$109.00
6
$110.00
$4.50
$114.50
7
$115.50
$4.62
$120.12
8
$121.00
$4.84
$125.84
9
$126.50
$5.06
$131.56
10
$137.50
$5.50
$143.00
11
$148.50
$5.94
$154.44
12
$159.50
$6.38
$165.88
13
$165.00
$6.60
$171.60
14
$176.00
$7.04
$183.04
15
$187.00
$7.48
$194.48
16
$198.00
$7.92
$205.92
17
$209.00
$8.36
$217.36
18
$220.00
$8.80
$228.80
19
$231.00
$9.24
$240.24
20
$242.00
$9.68
$251.68
21
$253.00
$10.12
$263.12
22
$264.00
$10.56
$274.56
23
$275.00
$11.00
$286.00
24
$286.00
$11.44
$297.44
25
$297.00
$11.88
$308.88
*SCC Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 and a maximum of $560.00.
Add $10.00 for each fixture over 20.
HOMEOWNER PERMITS: Add $100.00 when the number of fixtures is greater than 5.
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 14 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "C" - CONTINUED
DEVELOPMENT
GAS PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
Residential Installations
Number of Outlets
Permit Fee
SCC Levy*
Total Fee
1
$82.50
$4.50
$87.00
2
$99.00
$4.50
$103.50
3
$115.50
$4.62
$120.12
4
$132.00
$5.28
$137.28
5
$148.50
$5.94
$154.44
6
$165.00
$6.60
$171.60
7
$181.50
$7.26
$188.76
8
$198.00
$7.92
$205.92
9
$214.50
$8.58
$223.08
10
$231.00
$9.24
$240.24
Over 10
$231.00 plus $15.00 per outlet over 10
Other
Description
Permit Fee
SCC Levy*
Total Fee
Propane tank set only (does not include
connection to appliance)
$82.50
$4.50
$87.00
Temporary heat
$82.50
$4.50
$87.00
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional
BTU Input
Permit Fee
SCC Levy*
Total Fee
0 to 250,000
$137.50
$5.50
$143.00
250,001 to 500,000
$192.50
$7.70
$200.20
500,001 to 1,000,000
$247.50
$9.90
$257.40
Over 1,000,000
$247.00 plus $5.00 per 100,000 (or portion of) over
1,000,000 BTU
Propane Tank Sets (does not include connection to appliance)
Description of Work
Permit Fee
SCC Levy*
Total Fee
Tank Set
$110.00
$4.50
$114.50
Propane Cylinder Refill Centre
$155.00
$6.20
$161.20
Other
Description of Work
Permit Fee
SCC Levy*
Total Fee
Secondary gas line only
$82.50
$4.50
$87.00
* SCC Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 and a maximum of $560.00.
PRIVATE SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM FEE SCHEDULE
Non-Residential Installations
Description
Permit Fee
SCC Levy*
Total Fee
Holding Tank (per tank)
$250.00
$10.00
$260.00
*SCC Levy is 4% of the permit fee with a minimum of $4.50 and a maximum of $560.00.
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 15 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "C" - CONTINUED
DEVELOPMENT
Document Printing Fees
Item
Fee
Land Use Bylaw
Area Structure Plan
Municipal Development Plan
Municipal Engineering and Construction Standards
$25.00
Maps, drawings, and poster printing -- plain paper
$0.03 per inch2
Maps, drawings and poster printing - satin poster paper
$0.06 per inch2
Laminator
$0.02 per inch2
Lease Rates - Annual
Item
Fee
Town-owned land (excluding Airport)
Area less than or equal to 1,000 m2
$5.00 per m2
Area greater than 1,000 m2
$3.00 per m2
Other
Item
Fee
Fire Pit Permit
$25.00
Water and sewer connection permit
$25.00
Water and sewer connection inspection
$25.00
Poultry Permit
$100 + $10.00 per hen
Land Purchase Application
$0
Special Events Permit (for-profit)
$25.00
Special Events Permit (non-profit/resident)
N/A
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program Rural Renewal Stream
Endorsement Letter
$1,250.00 per letter
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 16 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "D"
COMMUNITY SERVICES - AQUATIC CENTRE
Admission*
Drop-In
10 Punch
1 Month
3 Month
6 Month
Annual
Infant (0 - 2 years)
FREE
FREE
FREE
FREE
FREE
FREE
Child (3 - 7 years)
$2.50
$22.50
$40.00
$81.25
$130.00
$195.00
Youth (8 - 17 years)
$4.00
$36.00
$64.00
$130.00
$208.00
$312.00
Adult (18 - 54 years)
$6.50
$58.50
$104.00
$211.25
$338.00
$507.00
Senior (55+ years)
$4.00
$36.00
$64.00
$130.00
$208.00
$312.00
Super Senior (75+ years)
FREE
FREE
FREE
FREE
FREE
FREE
Family (up to 5 members
with 2 or less adults)
$12.00
$108.00
$192.00
$390.00
$642.00
$936.00
Adult Aqua-Fit
$7.75
$69.75
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Youth/senior Aqua-Fit
$5.50
$49.50
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
*Admission fees include GST.
Rentals
Item
Fee
Private/school rental < 40 patrons
Every additional 20 patrons
$105.00 per hour
$32.50 per hour
Club rentals < 40 patrons
Every additional 20 patrons
$80.00 per hour
$26.00 per hour
Swimming Lessons
Item
Fee
Group lesson (30 minutes)
$5.50 per lesson
Group lesson (45 minutes)
$8.00 per lesson
Group lesson (60 minutes)
$10.50 per lesson
Private lesson (30 minutes)
$35.00 per lesson
Bronze Medallion
$125.00
Bronze Cross
$125.00
Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross
$220.00
National Life Saving
$250.00
National Lifeguard recertification
$65.00
Intermediate First Aid recertification
$40.00
Swim Instructor
$450.00
Swim Instructor
$65.00
Swim to Survive (45 minute lesson)
$4.50 per student
Swim at School (45 minutes lesson)
$4.50 per student
Leadership (Bronze Cross, Bronze Medallion, First Aid, and Water
Safety Instructor)
$290.00 per student
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 17 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "E"
COMMUNITY SERVICES - SPORTS COMPLEX
Public Skating Admission*
Item
Fee
Infant (0 - 2 years)
FREE
Child (3 - 7 years)
$2.50
Youth (8 - 17 years)
$4.00
Adult (18 - 54 years)
$5.00
Seniors (55+ years)
$3.00
Super Senior (75+ years)
FREE
Family (up to 5 members with 2 or less adults)
$10.00
Adult shinny
$6.50
Youth/senior shinny
$4.75
*Admission fees include GST.
Minor Sport Ice Rental
Item
Fee
Prime time (3:00 p.m. - Midnight)
weekdays & all weekends
$80.00 per hour
Non-prime time (Midnight - 3:00 p.m.) weekdays
$62.50 per hour
Adult Sports/Schools/ Private Ice Rentals
Item
Fee
Prime time (3:00 p.m. - Midnight)
weekdays & all weekends
$110.00 per hour
Non-prime time (Midnight - 3:00 p.m.) weekdays
$78.00 per hour
Arena Pad Rentals
Item
Fee
Hourly
$60.00
Daily
$600.00
Damage deposit
$600.00
Stage Set-up
$150.00
Arena Hall Rentals
Item
Fee
Hourly
$30.00
Daily
$300.00
Damage deposit
$300.00
Stage Set-up
$150.00
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 18 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "E" CONTINUED
COMMUNITY SERVICES - SPORTS COMPLEX
Arena Signage (Signs Supplied by Advertiser)
Item
Fee
Board sign - approximately 3 x 8 feet
$220.00 per year
Board sign - approximately 3 x 3 feet
$165.00 per year
In ice sign centre ice - 25 x 10 feet maximum
$1,200.00 per year
In ice sign other - 12 x 8 feet maximum
$750.00 per year
Ice resurfacer sign
$900.00 per year
Kitchen
Item
Fee
Monthly lease (Mid October - End March)
Not for profit
For profit
$250.00 flat rate for the season
Hourly
$30.00
Daily
$150.00
Curling Hall Rentals
Item
Fee
Hourly
$30.00
Daily
$300.00
Damage deposit
$300.00
Curling Pad
Item
Fee
Hourly
$30.00
Daily
$300.00
Damage deposit
$300.00
Stage Set-up
$150.00
Curling Club Lease (Mid October - End March)
Item
Fee
Lease
$1,200 per month
Utilities
17% of Sports Complex per month
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 19 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "E" - CONTINUED
COMMUNITY SERVICES - SPORTS COMPLEX
Ball Diamonds
Item
Fee
Adult sports/rentals
Per team
Tournament per game
Tournament per day per field
$400.00
$30.00
$150.00
Minor sport/school rental
Per team
Tournament per game
Tournament per day per field
$160.00
$30.00
$150.00
If a season, event, program, booking or lease is disrupted*, for any of the Town of High Level
recreational facilities, parks, playing fields, or museum administration can prorate fees at their
discretion.
*disrupted means any act of God, major storms, civil disturbance, pandemics, epidemics, or
quarantines, or any similar major event or occurrence not within the control of a party.
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 20 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "F"
COMMUNITY SERVICES - FCSS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING
(INCLUDING MUSEUM & VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE)
FCSS Programming
Item
Fee
Groovy Kids Club afterschool program
$200.00 per month
Groovy Kids Club before and after school program
$300.00 per month
Home Alone Safely
$15.00
Red Cross Babysitting
$50.00
Snow Angels (Subsidy Offered)
$150.00 per month
Recreation
Item
Fee
PD Day programming
$40.00 per day
Week camp
$130.00 per week
Special Activity week camp
$165.00 per week
Instructed Active Program (e.g., curling, basketball, indoor soccer)
Item
Fee
Adult
30 minute lesson
45 minute lesson
60 minute lesson
90 minute lesson
$5.00
$5.75
$6.50
$7.25
Youth
30 minute lesson
45 minute lesson
60 minute lesson
90 minute lesson
$4.00
$4.75
$5.50
$6.25
Other
Item
Fee
Event tables
$25.00 per table
Special programs
Cost recovery
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 21 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "G"
UTILITY
Water/Sewer Standard Rates
Item
Fee
Residential water distribution fee
$25.00 per month
Residential sewer collection fee
$15.00 per month
Commercial water distribution fee
$75.00 per month
Commercial sewer collection fee
$30.00 per month
Footner line water distribution fee
$35.00 per month
Water consumption up to 100 m3
- residential, commercial and Footner line*
$3.50 per m3
Water consumption exceeding 100 m3
- residential, commercial, and Footner line*
$4.00 per m3
Sewer treatment - commercial
$0.80 per m3
All Mackenzie County water rates
25% above established Town rates
*All treated water base rates will increase $0.25 per m3 bi-annually until May 31, 2025
Other Water/Sewer Fees
Item
Fee
Application (new/transfer account)
$25.00
CC turn on/off (connection/disconnection)
$50.00 for each
Disconnection for non-payment
$50.00
Delivery of disconnection notice
$25.00
Urgent response call out
$100.00
+$60.00 per hour per employee
Reconnection fee
$100.00
Water meter replacement
At cost to Public
Waste collection fee**
$25.00 per month
Waste bin fee (additional)
$10.00 per month
Waste bin replacement
Cost recovery
**This fee includes weekly curbside pickup
Lagoon and Hydrovac Dumping Sites
Item
Fee
Single axle sewage per use
$25.00
Double axle sewage per use
$50.00
Larger units' sewage per use
$100.00
Commercial Water
$50.00 per m3
Bulk Water
Item
Fee
Bulk water - rural
$4.00 per m³
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 22 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "H"
COMMUNITY ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
Animal Control
Item
Fee
Spayed or neutered dog (up to 3 dogs)
$10.00 per dog (annual fee)
Unaltered dog
$30.00 per dog (annual fee)
Fourth dog
$100.00 (annual fee)
Spayed or neutered cat (up to 3 cats)
$10.00 per cat (annual fee)
Unaltered cat
$25.00 per cat (annual fee)
Fourth cat
$50.00 (annual fee)
Special care dog
No charge
Dangerous dog licence
$250.00 per dog (annual fee)
Kennel licence
$50.00
Impoundment
$50.00
Transport fee
$30.00
Dangerous dog impoundment
$100.00
Care and sustenance - per day*
Less than 10 kg
10 kg to 22 kg
23 kg or greater
$10.00
$20.00
$40.00
Euthanization
$250.00
After hours call out for dog control
$100.00
+ $60.00 per hour per employee
*Per day or portion thereof
Charge Out Rates
Item
Fee
Community peace officer with patrol vehicle
$85.00 per hour
Remedy Site Conditions [one-time fee per work order]
Item
Fee
All land use districts clean up order - up to 2 hours labour
$500.00
All land use districts clean up order - more than 2 hours labour, based on
work order total labour and equipment use
See Schedule J
Vacant commercial and industrial districts clean up order
$750.00
All land use districts - debris, waste, miscellaneous clean-up / disposal
$150.00/tonne
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 23 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "I"
FIRE RESPONSE INVESTIGATION AND INSPECTIONS
Item
Fee
Expert witness services - civil litigation
$200.00 per hour
Municipal fire investigation services
$150 per incident with dollar loss
+ $50.00 per hour after 5 hours
+ contracted expenses for services or
equipment necessary to complete the
investigation
Fire inspection services in Town
$50.00 per hour
Fire inspection services out of Town
$150.00 per hour
+ vehicle mileage as per Town Policy
Breathing air services refill
$15.00 per bottle - 2216 SCBA tank
$17.00 per bottle - 4500 SCBA tank
$100.00 per bottle - 2216 or 4500psi
Cascade tank
Alarm/Fire/Rescue/Hazmat Responses (NOT COVERED BY AGREEMENTS)
Item
Fee
Rescue unit, pumper, aerial, hazmat unit
$400.00 per hour
Command/support units
$200.00 per hour
Hazmat, air, and sprinkler trailer
$500.00 per day
Manpower
$50.00 per hour per person
Consumables
Air supply recharge
Cost plus 10%
$250.00
Alberta Transportation callout (Provincial Highway)
As per Provincial Policy
Occupant load certificate
$75.00
Training - External Organizations
Item
Fee
Labour
$50.00 per hour per person
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 24 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "I" - CONTINUED
FIRE RESPONSE INVESTIGATION AND INSPECTIONS
Fire Training Facility*
Item
Fee
Facility Rental (includes: 1 engine and 1 operator)
$1200 per day
Instructor (main or associate)
$500 per day
Extra safety attendant or facility attendant
$300 per day
Additional fire apparatus (includes operator)
$150 per operational hour
Cars
$120 per (towing fee)
Propane prop usage
$200 per day
On-site classroom
$400 per day
Fire Hall training room
$200 per day
DG materials (suits along with training items)
$500 per operations course
Proctor only
$250 per course
Proctor/Evaluator
$500 per course
Bunker gear rental
$500 per course
SCBA rental (includes all air and recharging)
$500 per course
Damages to any facility, equipment or gear
Replacement cost recovery billed to host
organization
Meals and Consumables
Cost + 10%
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 25 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "J"
EQUIPMENT AND OPERATORS
Public Works
Item
Fee
Small power equipment
$40.00 per hour
Pick-up truck, ½ ton and ¾ ton
$75.00 per hour
Kubota tractor/Trackless tractor
$100.00 per hour
Skid steer
$125.00 per hour
30 KW portable generator
$50.00 per hour
Steamer trailer
$100.00 per hour
6' area mower, Toro 325D, and DR brush cutter
$65.00 per hour
Loader mount snow blower
$150.00 per hour
Single axle water truck, 1700 imp. gallon
$100.00 per hour
Heavy truck, gravel truck, single axle sander
$128.00 per hour
Hydrovac and Sewer flusher trucks
$310.00 per hour
John Deere 310 SE backhoe
$106.00 per hour
John Deere 544H loader
$119.00 per hour
Sander (plus material costs not included in price)
$120.00 per hour
Cat 140H grader
$168.00 per hour
Street sweeper
$200.00 per hour
1 ton service truck
$100.00 per hour
Sidewalk snow removal
$1.75 per linear metre
Airport
Item
Fee
Small power equipment
$40.00 per hour
Pick-up truck, ½ ton and ¾ ton
$75.00 per hour
John Deere 1575/1445 Tractor with attachments
$100.00 per hour
John Deere 6330 Tractor with attachments
$110.00 per hour
Single axle plow truck with sander
$175.00 per hour
MB Runway Sweeper
$150.00 per hour
Plow Truck with Sander and Runway Sweeper Combo
$250.00 per hour
Case 721 loader
$150.00 per hour
RPM Tech TM42R snow blower
$250.00 per hour
Labour - $70.00 per hour (all overtime will be charged at 1.5 times)
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 26 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "J" - CONTINUED
EQUIPMENT AND OPERATORS
Materials
Item
Fee
Mixed sand and salt
$60.00 per cubic yard*
*Based primarily on 2011 ARHCA Equipment Rates Guide
Community Use Barbeque
Item
Fee
Rental - during Town work hours
$50.00 per day
Rental - after Town work hours
$100.00 per day
Non-profit group rental
$25.00 per day
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 27 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "K"
ADMINISTRATION
Taxes
Item
Fee
Tax certificate
$20.00
Assessment certificate
$20.00
Assessment appeal*
Residential
Non-residential
$50.00
$100.00
* Assessment appeal fee will be refunded if successful.
Finance Charges/Penalties on Outstanding Balances
Item
Fee
Taxes
Per Tax Penalty Bylaw
Utilities
3% per month
Accounts Receivable
3% per month
Not Sufficient Funds (NSF) charge
$45.00
Town Hall Room Rentals
Item
Fee
Meeting room
$20.00 per hour
$140.00 per day
Council Chambers
$30.00 per hour
$300.00 per day
Non-profit groups - all rooms**
$10.00 per hour
Damage deposit for evening and weekend events
$300.00
Key fob replacement fee
$50.00
**Daily amount not to exceed full day rental amount of profit organizations.
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 28 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "L"
BUSINESS LICENCES
Business Licence
Item
Fee
Business Licences - All Types
$100.00
Non-profit
$0.00
Public market
$0.00
Taxi broker fee
$100.00
Taxi vehicle (per vehicle)
$50.00
Chauffeur permit (per chauffeur)
$50.00
Special Events
Item
Fee
Events - All Types (per event)
$100.00
Trade show
$0.00
2024 FEES BYLAW
1043-24
Page 29 of 29
TOWN OF HIGH LEVEL
SCHEDULE "M"
CEMETERY
Item
Fee
Plot
$500.00
Plot opening and closing
Non-overtime
Overtime
$200.00
$250.00
Plot opening and closing (cremation)
Non-overtime
Overtime
$100.00
$150.00
Columbarium niche (includes one opening and closing)
$500.00
Columbarium niche additional opening and closings
$50.00
Veteran's plot
NIL
Veteran's plot opening and closing
Non-overtime
Overtime
$200.00
$250.00
Transfer of ownership of reserved plots - administration fee
$25.00
Cancellation of ownership - administration fee
$25.00