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COUNCIL POLICY
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE
Policy Number:
66/210.01 2024PO
Policy Review:
Every 5 Years
Policy Owner (Dept.):
Planning & Development Services
Reference(s):
Municipal Government Act, City of Lacombe Land Use Bylaw
1. PURPOSE OF POLICY
1.1. To establish the fee schedule for all services undertaken by the Planning & Development Services
Department. This policy does not include the fees related to services covered under the Alberta
Safety Codes Act.
2. POLICY STATEMENT
2.1. Applications provided through the Planning & Development Services Department require
payment for services rendered. Services are provided by the Department and through in-house
and contracted firms, enabling the development of land in the community.
2.2. Schedule A: Planning & Development Services Fees is attached and forms part of this policy. It
outlines the payment required for each service provided by the Department.
3. APPLICABILITY
3.1. This Policy applies to all services provided by the Planning & Development Services Department
as outlined in Schedule A: Planning & Development Services Fees
3.2. This Policy comes into effect upon approval of the Council.
4. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1. Council
4.1.1. Approve this Policy.
4.2. Chief Administrative Officer
4.2.1. Ensure staff compliance with this Policy.
5. POLICY DETAILS
5.1. Collection of Fees
5.1.1. Fees are to be collected prior to services being provided.
5.1.2. All fees will be doubled if development starts without proper permits being issued first or
failure to notify Planning & Development Services of any significant plan change.
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5.2. Waive Fees
5.2.1. Chief Administrative Officer may waive a Development Permit fee at their discretion.
5.3. Refund Fees
5.3.1. The City shall charge an administrative fee of twenty-five percent (25%) of the permit fee
for applications deemed incomplete or cancelled at the applicant's request after a review
has been conducted.
5.3.2. If a permit is cancelled, advertising or circulation fees shall only be refunded if these
activities have not occurred.
6. END OF POLICY
Signature of Mayor
Signature of CAO
Date
Date
POLICY RECORD
Approval and Amendment History
Date of Council Meeting
Council Motion Number
Description
May 13, 2024
Review History
Date of Policy Owner's Review
Description/Action Taken or Required
Original Signed
Original Signed
Approved by Council May 13, 2024
Approved by Council May 13, 2024
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SCHEDULE A: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FEES
EFFECTIVE October 1st, 2024
All fees listed below are base fees. Each application may require a combination of fees.
All fees will be doubled if development starts without proper permits being issued first or failure to notify
Planning & Development Services of any significant plan change.
Please refer to policies and procedures for information and conditions concerning the services listed below.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FEES
RESIDENTIAL
Permitted Use
Discretionary Use / Variance
1-2 Unit Dwellings
Detached dwelling, duplex, semi-detached, manufactured
home, etc.
$125.00
$187.50
3+ Unit Dwellings
Multi-attached, apartment, etc.
$187.50
$225.00
Accessory Dwelling
Garden suite, secondary suite
$125.00
$187.50
Accessory Building / Structure
Detached garage, detached carport, shed, gazebo, etc.
$100.00
$150.00
Addition / Renovation
Includes attached garages, attached carports, covered decks,
etc.
$125.00
$187.50
Demolition / Relocation
$125.00
$187.50
Historical Building Assessment Fee
For Heritage Inventory Properties proposed to be
demolished or relocated
$150.00
(Collected on behalf of the Lacombe & District Historical
Society)
Home Occupation
$125.00
(Home Occupation 1)
$175.00
(Home Occupation 2)
INDUSTRIAL / COMMERCIAL / INSTITUTIONAL
Permitted Use
Discretionary Use / Variance
Accessory Building / Structure
$250.00
$375.00
Addition / Renovation
$250.00
$375.00
Change of Use
$125.00
$150.00
New Construction
$250.00
$375.00
Signage
$93.75
$125.00
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MISCELLANEOUS
Permitted Use
Discretionary Use / Variance
Advertising
Local newspaper and City of Lacombe website
$25.00
$75.00
Neighbourhood Circulation
MPC, variances, discretionary uses
N/A
$75.00
Development Permit Appeal
$250.00
($200 of the fee shall be refunded should the appellant be
successful)
DEPOSITS
Residential 1-2 Unit Dwellings
$2,000.00
Residential 3+ Unit Dwellings
For each unit over 8, an additional $500 will apply
$2,500.00
Industrial / Commercial / Institutional
$2,500.00
Landscaping 100% of estimated quote
$4,000.00 minimum
Hard Surfacing 50% of estimated cost
$4,000.00 minimum
LAND USE BYLAW AND PLAN AMENDMENT FEES
Land Use Bylaw Amendment, General
Text, site specific and/or land redesignations
$1,200.00
Land Use Bylaw Amendment, Creation of New
Land District
$1,700.00
Area Redevelopment Plan Amendment
$3,000.00
Area Structure Plan Amendment
$3,000.00
Municipal Development Plan Amendment
$3,000.00
Outline Plan Amendment
$3,000.00
Additional costs incurred by the City to review applications, including reviews by outside agencies on behalf of the City, are borne
by the Applicant.
SUBDIVISION FEES
Application for Subdivision
1 - 2 Lots
$950.00
3 - 5 Lots
$1,100.00
+ $175.00 per lot thereafter
(Excluding reserve and utility parcels)
Endorsement
$125.00 per lot (Excluding reserve and utility parcels,
except for title separation)
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Subdivision Appeal
$250.00 ($200.00 of the fee shall be refunded should the
Appellant be successful)
Time Extension
Requested by Developers
$50.00 for the first extension
$100.00 for any subsequent extensions
Condominium Certificates
Section 8 of the Condominium Property Act
Building Conversion Review
$250.00
Endorsement
$40.00 per unit at time of registration
Bare land condominium units are considered to be "lots" for the purpose of administering these fees. Reserve and public utility
lots are not included in the calculations, however, the remainder parcel is a lot.
AGREEMENT PREPARATION FEES
Development Agreement
Includes any required amendments
$600.00
Encroachment Agreement / Authorization
Fence, Minor
$100.00
Fence, Moderate
$300.00 application fee + Encroachment
Agreement fee*, if approved
Residential Building / Structure, Minor
$150.00
Residential Building / Structure, Moderate
$350.00 application fee + Encroachment
Agreement fee*, if approved
Industrial / Commercial Building / Structure
$400.00 application fee + Encroachment
Agreement fee*, if approved
*The Encroachment Agreement fee is calculated per case based on the equivalent municipal tax value and equivalent
amortized land value of the encroaching area over the term of the agreement.
License to Occupy Agreement
On-Street Patio
$300.00
On-Street (Sidewalk) Bistro Set
$150.00
Stripping and Grading Indemnity Agreement
Includes any required amendments
$300.00
ENFORCEMENT
Stop Order Appeal
$250.00 ($200.00 of the fee shall be refunded should the
appellant be successful)
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OTHER SERVICES AND FEES
Certificate of Compliance
Regular Service 3 - 5 business days
$85.00
Rush Service 1 - 2 business days
$125.00
File Search Request
Environmental Search
$100.00
File Search (Current Landowner)
Includes RPR Requests
$25.00 (scanned copies)
$50.00 (printed copies)
Historical Permit Search
$25.00
Preliminary Review
$50.00 per submission
Review of Revised Plans
Applicant requests changes to an issued Development Permit
$50.00 per review
Road Closure Bylaw
$1,000.00
Site Inspection For file closure
First 2 Inspections
No Charge
3+ Inspections
$50.00 per inspection
Street Name Change
$1,000.00 + cost to replace signage
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