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Development charges & levies — Spruce Grove, Alberta: Bylaw C-1383-25, Off-Site Levy Bylaw (City of Spruce Grove)

In the City of Spruce Grove, Alberta, development charges & levies rules are set by Bylaw C-1383-25, Off-Site Levy Bylaw (City of Spruce Grove), verified 2026-10-22. Levy per hectare: Weighted average $160,875 per net hectare; by area $128,309 to $191,405 per net hectare. Payable: Due as outlined in Development Agreement; condition on development permit/subdivision approval; deferred payment may require security. Services covered: water, sanitary sewer, roads and related transportation, recreation, library, and fire off-site infrastructure.

Bylaw C-1383-25, Off-Site Levy Bylaw (City of Spruce Grove) adopted bylaw

area levy	Weighted average $160,875 per net hectare; by area $128,309 to $191,405 per net hectare	s. 8; 'Off-Site Levy Charges by Area (Per Net Ha)'
services covered	water, sanitary sewer, roads and related transportation, recreation, library, and fire off-site infrastructure	s. 2.12
exemptions	Excludes Developed Land and Environmental/School/Municipal Reserve and arterial road right of way; General Manager may defer/waive collection; Council may reduce/forgive or credit	s. 2.5; s. 5.1(b); s. 10.1(c)
payment timing	Due as outlined in Development Agreement; condition on development permit/subdivision approval; deferred payment may require security	s. 4.4; s. 4.5; s. 6.2
indexing expiry	Annual review; bylaw amended if required to update rates; no expiry date stated	s. 9.1

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City of Spruce Grove Off-Site Levy Bylaw (MGA s.648) for roads, water, sanitary, stormwater and library-type growth infrastructure. Rate basis: $160,875 per net hectare weighted average (high $191,405, low $128,309) from the 2024 rates review.

Off-Site Levies page

City page explaining off-site levies, annual rate review, and linking the bylaw and annual off-site levy reports (2018-2023).