Gibsons, British Columbia
· No. 1196
· adopted 2014-02-04
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This version of this bylaw is a consolidation of amendments to the original bylaw as of the date
specified. This consolidation is done for the convenience of users and accurately reflects the status
of the bylaw as of the specified date but must not be construed as the original bylaw and is not
admissible in Court unless specifically certified by the Director of Corporate Administration for the
Town of Gibsons. Persons interested in the definitive wording of this bylaw and its amendments
should view the original sealed bylaws at the Town of Gibsons.
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TOWN OF GIBSONS
RATES, FEES AND CHARGES
BYLAW No. 1196, 2014
Adopted: February 4th, 2014
Consolidated for convenience July 2026
to include amendments up to Bylaw No. 1196-27
AMENDMENTS IN THIS CONSOLIDATION
NO.
BYLAW NO.
DATE
AMENDMENT
1.
1196-01
April 1, 2014
- Revised Schedule A
- Schedules B through G added
2.
1196-02
July 29, 2014
- Revised Schedule B under subheading
"Fees and Charges"
- Revised Schedule C, User Rates -
Domestic
3.
1196-03
March 17, 2015
- Schedule H added
4.
1196-04
March 24, 2015
- Revised Schedule B
- Revised Schedule C
5.
1196-05
July 28, 2015
- Revised Section 2.5
6.
1196-06
December 1, 2015
- Revised Section 2.3
- Revised Schedules A, B, C, D and F
7.
1196-07
Abandoned
8.
1196-08
March 15, 2016
- Revised Schedule B
9.
1196-09
December 6, 2016
- Revised Schedule H
10.
1196-10
March 29, 2016
- Revised Schedules A, B, C and G
11.
1196-11
March 21, 2017
- Revised Schedule B and C
12.
1196-12
October 17, 2017
- Revised Schedule C
13
1196-13
March 20, 2018
- Revised Schedule D
14.
1196-14
March 20, 2018
- Revised Schedules B and C
15.
1196-15
October 2, 2018
- Revised Schedule H
16.
1196-16
November 20, 2018
- Revised Schedule B, C, D, F and H
- Schedule I added
17.
1196-17
March 26, 2019
- Revised Schedule B, C, G, and H
18.
1196-18
March 17, 2020
- Revised Schedule B and C
19.
1196-19
October 6, 2020
- Revised Section 2.3
- Revised Schedules B and C
- Schedule J added
20.
1196-20
March 16, 2021
- Revised Schedules B, C and D
21.
1196-21
March 15, 2022
- Revised Schedules B and C
22.
1196-22
March 14, 2023
- Revised Schedules A, B, C and D
23.
1196-23
March 19, 2024
- Revised Schedules B, C and D
24.
1196-24
July 23, 2024
- Revised Schedules A, B, C, E, F, G,
and H
- Schedule K added
25.
1196-25
March 25, 2025
- Revised Schedules B, C, and D
26.
1196-26
March 17, 2026
- Revised Schedules B, C, and D
27.
1196-27
July 7, 2026
- Revised Schedules H, I
- Schedule L added
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1: General Provisions ............................................................................... 1
1.1 Short Title
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Bylaw Schedules
1.4 Severability
Section 2: Establishment of Fees and Charges ................................................... 1 - 3
2.1 Fees
2.2 Late Payment Charges
2.3 Charges for: dishonoured payment, overpayment refund, overpayment
transfer, payment made in error
2.4 Taxes
2.5 Refunds
Schedule A: Documents Rates, Fees and Charges .............................................. 4
Schedule B: Water Rates, Fees and Charges ....................................................... 5
Schedule C: Sanitary and Storm Sewer Rates, Fees and Charges ..................... 7
Schedule D: Garbage and Organics Rates, Fees and Charges ........................... 9
Schedule E: District Energy Rates, Fees and Charges ........................................ 10
Schedule F: Highway and Traffic Rates, Fees and Charges ................................ 11
Schedule G: Building Permit Fees and Security Deposits .................................. 12
Schedule H: Development Application Rates, Fees and Charges ...................... 16
Schedule I: Sign Bylaw Rates, Fees and Charges ............................................. 20
Schedule J: Tree Preservation Rates, Fees and Charges .................................. 21
Schedule K: Filming Rates, Fees and Charges ................................................. 22
Schedule L: Mobile Vending Rates, Fees and Charges ....................................... 23
TOWN OF GIBSONS
BYLAW NO. 1196, 2014
A Bylaw to establish rates, fees and charges within the Town of Gibsons
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 194 of the Community Charter the Council may by Bylaw impose
a fee against the owner or occupier of real property in respect of all or part of a municipal service
and the use of municipal property.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Gibsons, in open meeting assembled, enacts as
follows:
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.1
SHORT TITLE
This Bylaw may be cited as the "Town of Gibsons Rates, Fees and Charges Bylaw No.
1196, 2014".
1.2
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Bylaw is to establish the rates, fees and charges for municipal services.
1.3
BYLAW SCHEDULES
Attached as integral parts of the Bylaw are the following Schedules:
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Schedule A Documents Rates, Fees and Charges
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Schedule B Water Rates, Fees and Charges
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Schedule C Sanitary and Storm Sewer Rates, Fees and Charges
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Schedule D Garbage and Organics Rates, Fees and Charges
-
Schedule E District Energy Rates, Fees and Charges
-
Schedule F Highway and Traffic Rates, Fees and Charges
-
Schedule G Building Permit Fees and Security Deposits
-
Schedule H Development Application Fees and Charges
-
Schedule I Sign Bylaw
-
Schedule J Tree Preservation Bylaw
1.4
SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this Bylaw are severable. If any provision is for any reason held to be
invalid by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect
the validity of the remaining provisions of this Bylaw.
ESTABLISHMENT OF FEES AND CHARGES
2.1
FEES
This Bylaw establishes those rates, fees and charges listed in the schedules attached to
and forming part of this bylaw.
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2.2
LATE PAYMENT CHARGES
2.2.1
Late payment charges shall be added to all fees that remain unpaid after their
due dates:
2.2.1.1
A non-compounding 2% monthly interest charge, calculated daily, will
be added to all amounts that remain unpaid after the due date as
determined by the Director of Finance.
2.2.1.2
Non-receipt of the utility bill will not be recognized as a valid excuse
for failure to pay the fees when due.
2.2.1.3
Postmarks will not be considered as date of payment.
2.2.2
Where the Town imposes a fee for work done or services provided to land or
improvements, the Owner of the property or premises shall promptly pay the fee
in respect of that service. If a fee is due and payable and unpaid on December
31st, it is deemed to be taxes in arrear, and may be collected in the same manner
and with the same remedies as property taxes.
2.3
CHARGES FOR: DISHONOURED PAYMENT, OVERPAYMENT REFUND,
OVERPAYMENT TRANSFER, PAYMENT MADE IN ERROR
2.3.1
Where a payment received by the Town in payment of a bill is not honoured by
a Person's financial institution for any reason other than clerical error, the Town
may charge the Person $40. This charge represents a reasonable pre-
estimate of the administrative costs incurred by the Town as a result of the
dishonoured payment.
2.3.2
Where a refund of an overpayment received by the Town has been requested
for any reason, the Town may charge the Person $40. This charge represents
a reasonable pre-estimate of the administrative costs incurred by the Town as
a result of the overpayment.
2.3.3
Where a transfer of an overpayment received by the Town has been requested
for any reason, the Town may charge the Person $40. This charge represents
a reasonable pre-estimate of the administrative costs incurred by the Town as
a result of the overpayment transfer.
2.3.4
Where a refund for a payment made in error received by the Town has been
requested for any reason, the Town may charge the Person $40. This charge
represents a reasonable pre-estimate of the administrative costs incurred by
the Town as a result of the payment made in error.
2.4
TAXES
All fees, charges and rates in this bylaw exclude provincial and federal taxes, which must
be paid as applicable.
2.5
REFUNDS
No refund will be paid on any fees or charges collected in error after two years from the date
of said payment unless the Collector is satisfied that the claim for the refund results from an
error in the calculation of a utility account or an error in the operation of metering equipment
with the proviso that any refund over $5,000 cannot be made without an authorizing
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resolution of Council.
READ A FIRST TIME this the
7th
day of
January
, 2014
READ A SECOND TIME this the 21st
day of
January
, 2014
READ A THIRD TIME this the
21st
day of
January
, 2014
ADOPTED THIS the
4th
day of
February
, 2014
Wayne Rowe, Mayor
Selina Williams, Corporate Officer
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SCHEDULE A
Rates, Fees and Charges
DOCUMENTS
Bylaw No.
Description
Fee
Unit
No, 1196, 2024
Line drawing
$1.10
per square foot of
paper
No, 1196, 2024
Full colour drawing
$5.30
per square foot of
paper
No, 1196, 2024
Maps and Plans (Scanned to Digital)
$1.30 (Min. $13)
per page
No, 1196, 2024
Mortgage Holder Listing
$1.30 per Roll
No. (Min. $45)
per listing
No, 1196, 2024
Official Community Plan (Black &
White)
$60.00
per copy
No, 1196, 2024
Printed or Photocopied Document
(8.5 x 11 Black & White)
$0.65
per page
No, 1196, 2024
Printed or Photocopied Document
(8.5 x 14 Black & White)
$0.95
per page
No, 1196, 2024
Printed or Photocopied Document
(11 x 17 Black & White)
$1.30
per page
No, 1196, 2024
Printed or Photocopied Document
(8.5 x 11 Colour)
$1.30
per page
No, 1196, 2024
Printed or Photocopied Document
(8.5 x 14 Colour)
$1.90
per page
No, 1196, 2024
Printed or Photocopied Document
(11 x 17 Colour)
$2.55
per page
No, 1196, 2024
Property Tax & Utility Account
Historical Information Requests
$50.00
Current & prior
year - no charge.
Min. charge of
$50.00 for
additional years
No, 1196, 2024
Property Tax Certificate
$55.00
each
No, 1196, 2024
Public Use Permit Application Fee
$106.00
per application
No, 1196, 2024
Subdivision / Development /
Stormwater Bylaw (Black & White)
$95.00
per copy
No, 1196, 2024
Zoning Bylaw (Black & White)
$64.00
per copy
No, 1196, 2024
Zoning Bylaw Map (Colour)
$13.00
per copy
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WATER
FEES AND CHARGES
Bylaw No.
Description
Fee
Unit
No.1192, 2014
3/4" Service Connection, c/w setter and Meter Box*
$3,419
each
No.1192, 2014
3/4" Meter Setter and box*
$1,686
each
No.1192, 2014
1" Service Connection, c/w setter and Meter Box*
$3,583
each
No.1192, 2014
1" (25 mm) Meter Setter and box*
$1,768
each
No.1192, 2014
5/8" x 3/4" Meter
$855
each
No.1192, 2014
3/4" Meter
$925
each
No.1192, 2014
1" Meter
$949
each
No.1192, 2014
Meter Box (supply and installation)
$1,406
each
No.1192, 2014
Meter Box and Lid (Supply only)
$141
each
No.1192, 2014
Meter Box Riser (Supply only)
$35
each
No.1192, 2014
Service connection to watermain only, no
excavation or materials
$585
each
No.1192, 2014
Asphalt trench repair
$585
sq m
No.1192, 2014
Concrete curb repair (10m max)
$996
10m max
No.1192, 2014
Concrete curb repair (>10m)
$105
metre
No.1192, 2014
Concrete sidewalk repair (7 sq m max)
$996
7 sq m max
No.1192, 2014
Concrete sidewalk repair (>7 sq m)
$141
sq m
No.1192, 2014
Inspection Fee
$58
each
No.1192, 2014
Disconnection Fee (up to 2")
$480
each
No.1192, 2014
Disconnection Fee (over 2")
At Cost
each
No.1192, 2014
Water Shut Off
$82
each
No.1192, 2014
Administration Fee
$117
Lump Sum
No.1192, 2014
Basic Service Call
Minimum
$94
each
No.1192, 2014
Meter Testing
Minimum
At Cost
each
No.1192, 2014
Leak Adjustment
$58
each
No.1192, 2014
Hydrant Use Fee
per day
$117
each
No.1192, 2014
Hydrant Use - Damage Deposit
$585
each
No.1192, 2014
Temporary Lawn Sprinkling Permit
$30
each
*Additional Fees will be charged at cost for excavation depths greater than 1.5m
*Fees marked with an asterisk are minimum costs. Cost will be charged at cost if greater.
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Schedule B
Water Rates, Fees and Charges
USER RATES - DOMESTIC
Bylaw No.
Description
Period
Fee
Unit
No.1192, 2014
Single Family base rate
6 months or
portion thereof
$74.01
Utility Account
No.1192, 2014
Multi-Family base rate
6 months or
portion thereof
$22.02
Utility Account
No.1192, 2014
For each cubic meter of water
consumed up to 138 cubic
meters
6 months
$2.15
Cubic metre
No.1192, 2014
For each cubic meter of water
consumed in excess of 138
cubic meters and up to 275
cubic meters
6 months
$2.87
Cubic metre
No.1192, 2014
For each cubic meter of water
consumed in excess of 275
cubic meters
6 months
$3.64
Cubic metre
No.1192, 2014
Unmetered Domestic User
Annual
$484.00
each
USER RATES - COMMERCIAL (BASE RATES)
Bylaw No.
Description
Period
Fee
Unit
No.1192, 2014
5/8 or 3/4 inch meter
6 months
$231.44
each
No.1192, 2014
1 inch meter
6 months
$312.53
each
No.1192, 2014
1.5 inch meter
6 months
$763.61
each
No.1192, 2014
2 inch meter
6 months
$1,028.00
each
No.1192, 2014
3 inch meter
6 months
$1,681.78
each
No.1192, 2014
4 inch meter
6 months
$3,422.27
each
USER RATES - COMMERCIAL
Bylaw No.
Description
Period
Fee
Unit
No.1192, 2014
Commercial base rate
6 months or
portion thereof
$122.49
Utility Account
No.1192, 2014
For each cubic meter of water
consumed up to 138 cubic
meters
6 months
$1.94
Cubic metre
No.1192, 2014
For each cubic meter of water
consumed in excess of 138
cubic meters and up to 275
cubic meters
6 months
$2.61
Cubic metre
No.1192, 2014
For each cubic meter of water
consumed in excess of 275
cubic meters
6 months
$3.29
Cubic metre
No.1192, 2014
Unmetered Commercial User
Annual
$1,603.25
each
No.1192, 2014
Unmetered service surcharge
Annual
$1,452.00
each
No.1192, 2014
Unprotected water service
surcharge (no-backflow
prevention device)
Annual
$1,452.00
each
No.1192, 2014
Town of Gibsons Water
Vending
$0.31
Litre
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Schedule B
Water Rates, Fees and Charges
SANITARY AND STORM SEWER
FEES AND CHARGES
Bylaw No.
Description
Fee
Unit
No 1175, 2012
No.1194, 2014
Sanitary/Storm Service Connection installation:
100 mm*
$3,059
each
No 1175, 2012
No.1194, 2014
Sanitary/Storm Service Connection installation:
150 mm*
$3,168
each
No 1175, 2012
No.1194, 2014
Inspection Chamber - supply and installation on
existing service*
$2,185
each
No 1175, 2012
No.1194, 2014
Inspection Chamber - supply only
$255
each
No 1175, 2012
No.1194, 2014
Protective Inspection Chamber box in driving
surface (additional cost)
$413
each
No 1175, 2012
No.1194, 2014
Asphalt trench repair
$607
sq m
No 1175, 2012
No.1194, 2014
Concrete curb repair (10m max)
$1,032
10m max
No 1175, 2012
No.1194, 2014
Concrete curb repair (>10m)
$109
metre
No 1175, 2012
No.1194, 2014
Concrete sidewalk repair (7 sq m max)
$1,032
7 sq m max
No 1175, 2012
No.1194, 2014
Concrete sidewalk repair (>7 sq m)
$146
sq m
No 1175, 2012
No.1194, 2014
Inspection Fee per Connection
$61
each
No 1175, 2012
No.1194, 2014
Additional Inspections where required
$61
each
No 1175, 2012
No.1194, 2014
Disconnection Fee per Connection
$61
each
No 1175, 2012
No.1194, 2014
Basic Service Call
$97
each
No 1175, 2012
No.1194, 2014
Processing and Administration Fee
$121
each
*Additional Fees will be charged at cost for excavation depths greater than 1.5m
*Fees marked with an asterisk are minimum costs. Cost will be charged at cost if greater.
SANITARY USER RATES - DOMESTIC
Bylaw No.
Description
Period
Fee
Unit
No.1194, 2014
Residential Property
6 months
$210.85
per connected parcel
No.1194, 2014
No. 666, 1992
R012 - Residential Guest
Accommodation (Non-Principal
Residence)
6 months
$210.85
per unit
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Schedule C
Sanitary and Storm Sewer Rates, Fees and Charges
Schedule C
Sanitary and Storm Sewer Rates, Fees and Charges
SANITARY USER RATES - COMMERCIAL
Bylaw No.
Description
Period
Fee
Unit
No.1194, 2014
Apartments
6 months
$144.32
1 bedroom unit
No.1194, 2014
6 months
$192.39
2 bedroom units
No.1194, 2014
Barber
6 months
$268.00
5 chairs
No.1194, 2014
6 months
$25.23
each additional chair
No.1194, 2014
Cabaret
6 months
$2,140.31
first 100 seats
No.1194, 2014
6 months
$11.36
each additional seat
No.1194, 2014
Car Wash
6 months
$1,484.51
first 2 bays
No.1194, 2014
6 months
$273.74
each additional bay
No.1194, 2014
Fermentation Operation -
Brewery
6 months
$453.75
2000 hl/year or portion
thereof
No.1194, 2014
Fermentation Operation -
Distillery
6 months
$226.88
each
No.1194, 2014
Hairdresser
6 months
$268.00
five chairs
No.1194, 2014
6 months
$25.23
each additional chair
No.1194, 2014
Hospital
6 months
$111.57
per bed
No.1194, 2014
Laundromat
6 months
$880.74
first 5 washing machines
No.1194, 2014
6 months
$100.53
each additional machine
No.1194, 2014
Licensed Lounge
6 months
$781.67
first 50 seats
No.1194, 2014
6 months
$11.36
each additional seat
No.1194, 2014
Licensed Public House
6 months
$1,563.44
first 100 seats
No.1194, 2014
6 months
$11.36
each additional seat
No.1194, 2014
Motel/Hotel
6 months
$192.39
first unit
No.1194, 2014
6 months
$111.57
each additional Unit
No.1194, 2014
Restaurants/Cafe
6 months
$558.31
first 30 seats
No.1194, 2014
6 months
$8.87
each additional seat
No.1194, 2014
Rooming House
6 months
$192.39
first unit
No.1194, 2014
6 months
$73.62
each additional unit
No.1194, 2014
School
6 months
$192.39
per classroom
No.1194, 2014
Service Station/Garage
6 months
$212.20
each
No.1194, 2014
Store
6 months
$192.39
retail/wholesale
No.1194, 2014
Suites
6 months
$192.39
each unit
No.1194, 2014
Trailer Park
6 months
$192.39
per rental space
No.1194, 2014
All other users
6 months
$192.39
unit
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Schedule C
Sanitary and Storm Sewer Rates, Fees and Charges
GARBAGE AND ORGANICS
USER RATES
Bylaw No.
Description
Period
Fee
Unit
No. 1252, 2018
Residential Property - Garbage
and Organics
6 months
$147.00
Per one garbage can
and one organics bin
No. 1252, 2018
Residential Property - Additional
Organics
6 months
$82.00
Per one organics bin
No. 1252, 2018
Residential Property - Garbage
Only
6 months
$65.00
Per garbage can
No. 1252, 2018
Extra Container Ticket
$4.55
Each
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Schedule D
Garbage and Organics Rates, Fees and Charges
DISTRICT ENERGY
FEES AND CHARGES
Bylaw No.
Description
Period
Fee
Unit
No.1195,
2014
Connection Fee
$69
each
No.1195,
2014
Inspection Fee
$63
each
No.1195,
2014
Service Installation Fee
At Cost
each
No.1195,
2014
Disconnection Fee per Connection
Minimum Charge (at cost if
greater)
$69
each
No.1195,
2014
Basic Service Call Minimum
Charge (at cost if greater)
$69
each
No.1195,
2014
Meter Testing Minimum Charge (at
cost if greater)
$313
each
USER RATES
Bylaw No.
Description
Period
Fee
Unit
No.1195,
2014
Basic Charge
6 month
$86.00
each
No.1195,
2014
Capacity Charge
6 month
$56.00
per kW of peak
heating capacity
Schedule E
District Energy Rates, Fees and Charges
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HIGHWAY AND TRAFFIC
PERMITS
Bylaw No.
Description
Period
Fee
Unit
No.1193,
2014
Highway Occupancy Permit
per month
or portion
thereof
$184
each
No.1193,
2014
Construct, alter or perform any
work on a Highway
$119
per occurrence
No.1193,
2014
Recreational Vehicle Parking
Permit (Annual Fee)
Annual
$893
each
No.1193,
2014
Inspection fee
$71
each
No.1193,
2014
Permit to store a Container on
Highway
per month
or portion
thereof
$357
each
No.1193,
2014
Permit to operate oversized
Vehicle
$119
per occurrence
No.1193,
2014
Procession Permit
$119
per occurrence
No.1193,
2014
Highway Vending Permit
per month
or portion
thereof
$268
each
No.1193,
2014
Parking Stall Rental Fee
per week or
portion
thereof
$89
per stall
No.1193,
2014
Temporary No Parking
per week or
portion
thereof
$89
per stall
No.1193,
2014
Impoundment Fee
$298 Plus
Cost of
Removal
per occurrence
No.1193,
2014
Access Permit
$125
each
Schedule F
Highway and Traffic Rates, Fees and Charges
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Schedule G
Building Permit Fees and Security Deposits Rates, Fees and Charges
BUILDING PERMIT FEES AND SECURITY DEPOSITS
FEES AND CHARGES
Bylaw No.
Description
Fee
Unit
No. 1284, 2020
Building Permit (Plan Processing) Application Fee
Value of Works:
$0 - $10,000
$100
Per Permit
$10,001 - $50,000
$200
Per Permit
$50,001 - $1,000,000
$500 min. or 25% of
Building Permit Fee,
whichever is greater
Per Permit
> $1,000,000
25% of Building
Permit Fee
Per Permit
The Building Permit (Plan-Processing) Application fee is non-refundable and shall
be credited against the Building Permit Fee when the permit is issued.
No. 1284, 2020
Building Permit Fee
Value of Works
$0 - $10,000
Building Permit Base Fee
$110
Per Permit
Incremental Fee
$13.5
for each $1,000
or part thereof
exceeding the
first $1,000
Value of Works
$10,001 - $50,000
Building Permit Base Fee
$220
Per Permit
Incremental Fee
$9
for each $1,000
or part thereof
exceeding the
first $10,000
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Schedule G
Building Permit Fees and Security Deposits Rates, Fees and Charges
Bylaw No.
Description
Fee
Unit
No. 1284, 2020
Value of Works
$50,001 - $3,000,000
Building Permit Base Fee
$550
Per Permit
Incremental Fee
$10
for each
$1,000 or part
thereof
exceeding the
first $50,000
Value of Works
$3,000,001 - $10,000,000
Building Permit Base Fee
$30,000
Per Permit
Incremental Fee
$7
for each
$1,000 or part
thereof
exceeding the
first
$3,000,000
Value of Works
$10,000,001 and greater
Building Permit Base Fee
$72,500
Per Permit
Incremental Fee
$7
for each
$1,000 or part
thereof
exceeding the
first
$10,000,000
For Multi-Family Residential, Industrial,
Commercial, Office Buildings, Assembly,
and Institutional Buildings
$1.4
per $1,000 or
part thereof.
Additional to
Building Permit
Fees and
Incremental
Fees above
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Schedule G
Building Permit Fees and Security Deposits Rates, Fees and Charges
Bylaw No.
Description
Fee
Unit
No. 1284, 2020
Extension/Renewal of a Building Permit
Original Building Permit Value of less than
$30,000
$55
Each
Original Building Permit Value of $30,000
or more and less than $200,000
$165
Each
Original Building Permit Value of $200,000
or more
$275
Each
No. 1284, 2020
Plumbing
Minimum Fee
$55
Each
Alteration of existing system (plus any
added fixtures)
$55 min.
Each
Single-family dwelling (basic 2 bath group,
12 fixtures max.)
$265 min.
Per Permit
Additional plumbing fixtures
$10
Per Fixture
Water storage tanks, sumps, internal
R.W.L., catch basins, manholes,
interceptors, water meter or reducing
station, water distribution, backflow
preventers.
$55
Each
No. 1284, 2020
Miscellaneous
Double Permit Fee
$5,500 max.
Per Permit
Permit Transfer (to new Owner/Agent)
$110
Per Permit
Occupancy Permit resulting from:
Re-activated permit or legalization of suite
$550
Per Permit
Special Inspections:
Inspections not specifically described
herein
$110
Each
Demolitions:
Basic minimum or contract price,
whichever greater
Product storage tanks, underground or
above ground, basic minimum or as per
contract price, whichever greater
$550
Each building
or structure
Plan Revision Fee
$150
Per hour
Alternative Solution
$1000
Each
Swimming Pools
$275 min.
Per Permit
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Schedule G
Building Permit Fees and Security Deposits Rates, Fees and Charges
Bylaw No.
Description
Fee
Unit
No. 1284, 2020
Sprinkler System
$257 min.
plus $110 per
suite for multi-
family
Per
Installation
Fireplaces - (all types) includes chimneys, vents,
space heaters or appliances
$110
Each
Additional chimney or vents
$35
Each
Heating (all types of heating)
$110
Each
Portable classrooms (includes value)
$330
Each
No. 1284, 2020
Subsoil Drainage
Single and two-family dwelling
$165
Each
Commercial, multi-family,
institutional, industrial
$550
Each
No. 1284, 2020
Security Deposits
Temporary building/shelter/use/structure
$2,000
Each
Swimming pools
$2,000
Each
Erection, alteration, repair, demolish or addition
to an existing residential building or structure
$500
Each
New detached dwelling or duplex
$1,000
Each
Multi-family residential
$5,000
Each
Commercial, industrial, institutional
$1,000.00 Min
or 2% of permit
value,
whichever is
greater. Max.
$5,000
Each
Demolitions
$1,000
Each
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Schedule H Development Application Fees
and Charges
FEES AND CHARGES
Bylaw No.
Description
Fee
Unit
1166
Official Community Plan / Zoning Bylaw Amendment / Heritage
Revitalization Agreement
Base Fee
$2,500
Per Application
Incremental Additional Fees
Residential
$100
Per Dwelling Unit
Non-Residential
$100
Per 100 m2 of land
Base and additional fees combined shall not exceed $25,000
1166
Combined Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment
Base Fee
$4,000
Per Application
Incremental Additional Fees
Residential
$100
Per Dwelling Unit
Non-Residential
$100
Per 100 m2 of Land
Base and additional fees combined shall not exceed $30,000
1166
Form and Character Development Permit
Base Fee
$1,500
Per Permit
Incremental Additional Fee
$100
Per Unit
Base and additional fees combined shall not exceed $10,000
1166
Other Development Permits
Geohazard DP
$1,000
Per Permit
Environmentally Sensitive Areas DP
$1,000
Per Permit
Aquifer Protection DP
$1,000
Per Permit
Aquifer Protection DP -
Additional Fee if drilling program is required
At Cost
Per Review
Combined Geohazard and Environmental DP
$1,500
Per Permit
Retroactive Development Permit
Double
Permit
Fee
Per Permit
1166
Development Permit Amendment
Base Fee (includes staff-delegated decision)
$500
Per Permit
Incremental Addition Fee (if Council Decision)
$1,000
Per Council Report
1166
Development Variance Permit
Zoning bylaw
$1,500
Per Permit
Subdivision bylaw
$1,500
Per Permit
Sign bylaw
$1,500
Per Permit
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FEES AND CHARGES
Bylaw No.
Description
Fee
Unit
1336
Delegated Development Variance Permit
Zoning bylaw
$1000
Per Permit
Sign bylaw
$1000
Per Permit
1336
Flood Plain Exemption
$1,000
Per request
1051
Board of Variance
$1,200
Per Application
1166
Heritage Alteration Permit
$500
Per Permit
1166
Temporary Use Permit
Base Fee
$2,500
Per Application
TUP extension (if not lapsed and if no changes to
terms)
$1,000
Per Application
1166
Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch
Liquor Primary
$2,000
Per Request
Liquor Primary - Amendment
$1,750
Per Request
Manufacturer (winery, brewery, distillery)
with no service permission
$2,000
Per Request
Special Event
$250
Per Request
Cannabis/Retail License
$2,000
Per Request
1166
Phased Development Agreement
Base Fee
$2,500
Per Agreement
Legal Review
At Cost
As Required
1166
Comfort Letter
Base Fee
$500
Per Lot
Research beyond OCP and Zoning
$1000
Per Lot
1166
Refunds
For development applications if withdrawn before:
-
a Public Hearing is held;
-
a Notice of First Reading has been mailed;
or otherwise delivered;
-
a public notice or neighbour notice has
been issued/sent;
-
a referral is sent;
-
before PLA is issued;
-
and if the Town does not incur any
notification or facility costs
50%
Per Application
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Schedule H Development Application Fees and Charges
FEES AND CHARGES
Bylaw No.
Description
Fee
Unit
1175
Subdivisions
Base Fee (includes up to first three lots)
$3,000
Includes PLA
Incremental Additional Fees
$500
Per each additional
lot beyond 3rd
$500
PLA Amendment
$500
Per lot line
alteration
$500
Subdivision
Approval Fee
1175
Phased Strata Plan Declaration
Base Fee
$2,500
For first two phases
Incremental Additional Fee
$200
Per each additional
phase beyond 2
Legal Review
At cost
As required
1175
Strata Title Conversion
Base Fee
$500
2 units or less
Incremental Additional Fee
$1,000
3 units or more
1175
Air Space Parcel
Base Fee
$3,500
Includes PLA
Incremental Additional Fees
Legal Review
$500
Per each additional
Air Space Parcel
$500
Subdivision
approval fee
At cost
As required
1175
PLA Extension
Base Fee
$500
Each
Legal Review
At cost
As required
FEES AND CHARGES
Bylaw No.
Description
Fee
Unit
1175
Closure of Roads or Sidewalks
(in addition to expenses for transfer of land)
$2,000
Per Application
1166
Land Titles Fees
Title Search
$50
Per Title
Restrictive Covenant
$75
Per covenant
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Schedule H Development Application Fees and Charges
Registration / Discharge / Amendment of legal
agreement or Notice on Title (no Council
approval required)
$250
Per application
Registration / Discharge / Amendment of legal
agreement or Notice on Title
(Council approval)
$1,000
Per Application
1166
Application Amendment (where not specified elsewhere)
Base Fee
$500
Per Application
Incremental Additional Fees
$1,000
Per Council Report
At Cost
Legal Review
1175
Service Agreement Works
Base Fee
$1,000
Per request
Incremental Additional Fees
4%
of that part of the
cost estimate
between
$0$100,000
2%
of that part of the
cost estimate
above $100,000
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Schedule I
Sign Bylaw, Rates, Fees and Charges
SIGN BYLAW
FEES AND CHARGES
Bylaw No.
Description
Fee
Unit
No. 1215, 2016
Permit for a single sign
$150
Per sign
No. 1215, 2016
Permit for two or more signs
$175
Per application
No. 1215, 2016
Permit to change the face of each existing
conforming sign
$125
Per sign
No. 1215, 2016
Retroactively Permit a sign that has been
installed without a Sign Permit in good
standing
$250
Per sign
Recovery Costs
No. 1215, 2016
Sign Removal requiring equipment
$300
Per sign
No. 1215, 2016
Sign removal not requiring equipment
$150
Per sign
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TOWN OF GIBSONS
Schedule J
Tree Preservation Rates, Fees and Charges
TREE PRESERVATION BYLAW
FEES AND CHARGES
Bylaw No.
Description
Fee
Unit
No. 1282, 2020
Tree Cutting Permit Application Fee
$50
Up to 3 Trees
No. 1282, 2020
Security deposit -Private land
$300
Each
No. 1282, 2020
Payment in Lieu -Public Land
$300
Each
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Schedule K
Filming Rates, Fees and Charges
FILMING FEES
Bylaw No.
Description
Fee
Unit
No. 1322
Film Permit Application
$500
per application
No. 1322
Each additional Permit Location
$100
additional
application
No. 1322
Student/Non-Profit Film Application
$100
per application
No. 1322
Administration Fee
10%
of application fee
No. 1322
Special Effects Permit
$200
per application
No. 1322
Parks and Municipal Properties - Level
1 Production Location / day
$500
per day
No. 1322
Parks and Municipal Properties - Level
2 Production Location/ day
$1,000
per day
No. 1322
Parks and Municipal Properties - Level
3 Production Location / day
$1,500
per day
No. 1322
Preparation and Production Wrap
50%
of location fee
No. 1322
Noise Exemption Per Day - Received 5
days Prior to Filming
$300
per request
No. 1322
Noise Exemption Per Day - Received
Less Than 5 days Prior to Filming
$500
per request
No. 1322
Security Deposit/Damage Deposit/Fees
and Charges Deposit
$5,000
No. 1322
Damage Deductions
As incurred
No. 1322
Cancellation fee
50%
of application &
location fee
No. 1322
Municipal Staff
Two times (2X) hourly position rate in
the Collection agreement or exempt
contract
No. 1322
Any legal costs for both parties, as a
result, of Filming Activities will be borne
by the Production Company
As costs arise
PRODUCTION LEVELS
No. 1322
LEVEL 1
Independent Level 1, Still Photography,
Student Filming
No. 1322
LEVEL 2
Movie of the Week, Independent Level
2, TV Series, Commercial
No. 1322
LEVEL 3
Feature Film, TV Series Level 2
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Schedule L
Mobile Vending Rates, Fees and Charges
MOBILE VENDING
FEES AND CHARGES
Bylaw No.
Description
Fee
Unit
1196
Vendor Deposit
$500
Per application
1196
General Mobile Vendor Permit
$250
Per year
1196
Special Event Mobile Vendor Permit
$50
Per event
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