Bylaw 841E - Master Rates Bylaw

Killam, Alberta · No. 841E · adopted 2026-09-17 · summary & facts

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1 | P a g e T o w n o f K i l l a m B y l a w 8 4 1 D TOWN OF KILLAM BYLAW 841E MASTER RATES BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF KILLAM, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA THE PURPOSE OF THIS BYLAW IS TO AMEND BYLAW 841C AND TO ESTABLISH RATES, FEES AND CHARGES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE TOWN OF KILLAM. WHEREAS, pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, Chapter M-26 (hereinafter called the "Act") as amended, a municipal council has broad authority to govern and the authority to pass bylaws respecting the municipality, including services provided by or on behalf of the municipality. WHEREAS, the municipal council deems it appropriate to establish rates, fees and charges for the various licenses, permits, goods and services, provided by or on behalf of the Town of Killam. NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Killam duly assembled, hereby enacts as follows: 1. This Bylaw shall be cited as the "Master Rates Bylaw". 2. That the rates, fees and charges for municipal licenses, permits, goods and services are hereby established as identified in Schedule "A" which is attached to and forming part of this bylaw, and any applicable taxes shall be added to these rates at the point of sale. 3. That if any provision of this bylaw is deemed invalid, then such provision shall be severed and the remaining bylaw shall be maintained. That this Bylaw 841 841A, 841B and 841C are hereby rescinded and this Bylaw 841D comes into force and effect on the date of third and final reading. READ A FIRST TIME THIS 17th DAY OF September, 2026 READ A SECOND TIME THIS 17th DAY OF September, 2026 READ A THIRD TIME, AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 17th DAY OF September, 2026 ________________________ Mayor ________________________ Chief Administrative Officer 2 | P a g e T o w n o f K i l l a m B y l a w 8 4 1 D Schedule A - Rates, Fees and Charges LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATION Item/Service Cost Business Licenses Town (Bylaw 750) Peddlers Licenses (Bylaw 719) $25.00/year $20.00 per day $50.00/quarter (3 months) $150.00/year (12 months) Bylaw 815 Dog Licenses Fee After Jan. 30 each year Restricted Dog License After Jan. 30 each year Cat License Fee After Jan. 30 each year Shelter & Care: First day or part of day Each additional day Replacement license tag $15.00 $30.00 $100.00 $200.00 $15.00 $30.00 $25.00 $15.00 $5.00 For any required veterinary treatment, including drugs and medicines, the actual cost of the treatment. Photocopying $0.50 per page Fax Services $1.00 per page NSF Cheques $50.00 Tax Certificates $40.00 Laminating $3.00 per page Extra Garbage Bag Tags $1.00 each Flags $100.00 each Picnic Tables $5.00 each + $50 Deposit + $20.00 each for delivery & pick up 3 | P a g e T o w n o f K i l l a m B y l a w 8 4 1 D Town Labor and Equipment Town Labour/Equipment Water Operator Stand- by and Holiday Coverage Charge $50.00 per hour (min. 2 hours) if called out. $50.00 per on-call weekend (Friday 4 p.m. to Monday 8 A.m.) $150.00 per week on call. Plus mileage $0.54 per km in the visiting operators vehicle if required Mowing Fees $200.00 per hour Snow Removal Fees $200.00 per hour Grader with Operator $150.00 per hour Street Sweeper with Operator $150.00 per hour Tandem Truck with Operator $100.00 per hour Backhoe with Operator $110.00 per hour PW Labor $35/hour Temporary/Seasonal Employee $50/ Full Time Employee Cemetery Burial Plots $200.00 plus GST Cremation Plot $100.00 plus GST Opening/Closing Burial: Summer Winter $550.00 plus GST $750.00 plus GST Opening/Closing Cremation: Summer Winter $100.00 plus GST $150.00 plus GST Monument Permit $25.00 plus GST Double Depth Grave $550.00 plus GST Concrete Vault $575.00 plus GST 4 | P a g e T o w n o f K i l l a m B y l a w 8 4 1 D Planning and Development Development Permit Applications Minor development Decks, Signage*, Fencing*, Sea Cans, Temporary Permits .............................. $25.00 Demolition, Residence ...................................................................................... $50.00 Sea Cans .......................................................................................................... $100.00 Solar Power - Personal ................................................................................... $100.00 Residential Development Change of Use .................................................................................................. $75.00 Addition ......................................................................................................... $100.00 Accessory Building* ........................................................................................ $100.00 Mobile Home ................................................................................................. $100.00 Dwelling, Detached ........................................................................................ $200.00 Dwelling, Duplex ............................................................................................ $200.00 Dwelling, 3 or more units ............................................................................... $300.00 Discretionary Use/Variance ............................................................................ $100.00 Penalty - Post Construction Dev. Permit ........................... 2x Dev. Permit Fee + $350 Penalty - Post Dev. Permit Discretionary use or Variance ............................................ 2x Dev. Permit Fee + $500 Commercial Development Change of Use .................................................................................................. $75.00 Demolition ........................................................................................................ $50.00 Addition .......................................................................................................... $100.00 Accessory Building* ........................................................................................ $100.00 Commercial Building less than 10,000 ft2 (929 m2) ....................................... $350.00 Commercial Building 10,000 ft2 (929 m2) or greater ..................................... $500.00 Discretionary Use/Variance ............................................................................ $150.00 Penalty - Post Construction Dev. Permit ........................... 2x Dev. Permit Fee + $350 Penalty - Post Dev. Permit Discretionary use or Variance ............................................ 2x Dev. Permit Fee + $500 Industrial Development Change of Use .................................................................................................. $75.00 Demolition ........................................................................................................ $50.00 Addition .......................................................................................................... $100.00 Accessory Building* ........................................................................................ $100.00 Industrial Building less than 10,000 ft2 (929 m2) ............................................ $350.00 Industrial Building 10,000 ft2 (929 m2) or greater .......................................... $500.00 5 | P a g e T o w n o f K i l l a m B y l a w 8 4 1 D Discretionary Use/Variance ............................................................................ $150.00 Penalty - Post Construction Dev. Permit ........................... 2x Dev. Permit Fee + $350 Penalty - Post Dev. Permit Discretionary use or Variance ............................................ 2x Dev. Permit Fee + $500 Land Use Bylaw Amendment ...................................................................................... $350.00 Solar Energy Facility (based on approximate acreage for area redistricted) .. $1,000.00/acre Wind Power Facility .................................................................................. $160,000.00/tower Subdivision Application Three lots or less per application ........................... $1,050 + $100.00 per lot created Four lots or more per application .......................... $1,100 + $200.00 per lot created Lot line adjustment application ................................................................... $1,000.00 Time Extension of subdivision approval (first) ............................................... $250.00 Time Extension of subdivision approval (second) .......................................... $300.00 Endorsement Fees Three lots or less per application .......................................... $100.00 per lot created Four lots or more per application ......................................... $200.00 per lot created (Remnant parcels and bare land condominium units are included; roads, reserve lot and public utility lots are excluded. Lot line adjustment application ...................................................................... $100.00 Other Separation of Title (flat fee) ........................................................................... $800.00 Condominium Unit Conversion (buildings only) .............................................. $40.00 (Section 75 of Condominium Property Regulation) Compliance Certificate .......................................................................................... $150.00 Encroachment Agreements ................................................................................. $200.00 Appeals .................................................................................................................. $300.00 *Exempt if a development permit is not required