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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
DISTRICT OF KENT | DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGE BYLAW UPDATE
The District of Kent is updating its Development Cost Charges (DCCs) bylaw. The
following provides background information on DCCs and answers several frequently
asked questions.
WHAT IS A DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGE?
Development Cost Charges (DCCs) are funds that are collected from developers to
contribute to the costs of infrastructure that is required to service new growth in the
community. DCCs are regulated through the Local Government Act and are an
important tool for local governments to sustainably facilitate and finance development
in their community, without compromising the delivery of services to their residents.
The rates charged reflect the impact growth has on infrastructure and parks, the
greater the impact, the larger the charge. This helps ensure developers pay their fair
share of the costs required to develop new infrastructure.
The District of Kent currently collects DCCs, through its Development Cost Charge
Bylaw No. 1572, 2017, amended by Bylaw No.1572.01, 2020 to help fund road, sewer,
and drainage infrastructure projects as well as parkland acquisition and improvement,
all which benefit future growth in the community.
WHO PAYS DCCs?
DCCs are paid by applicants for:
subdivision of land
building permits to construct multi-family, commercial, industrial, or institutional
development
WHAT DO DCCs PAY FOR?
DCCs pay for capital upgrades needed to support growth by assisting in the funding
of:
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DISTRICT OF KENT | DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGE BYLAW UPDATE
WHAT DO DCCs NOT PAY FOR?
Replacing, operating, and maintaining parks, roads, sanitary mains, and
storm drains already in place to serve existing District residents
New facilities such as fire halls, municipal offices, recreation centres or libraries
WHY UPDATE DCCs NOW?
The District's current DCC program was updated and reviewed in 2017
This District undertook an inflationary increase to the DCC rates in 2020
The District has updated information for certain infrastructure needs and costs.
HOW ARE DCCs CALCULATED?
DCCs are calculated by:
1. Estimating total new growth
2. Identifying infrastructure projects and capital costs
3. Determining benefit allocation
4. Determining municipal assist factor
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DISTRICT OF KENT | DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGE BYLAW UPDATE
TABLE 1.0 - DRAFT* DCC RATES AS OF JUNE 2023
Land Uaw
Transportation
Drainage
Sanitary
Sewer
Parks
Development
& Acquisition
Total
Development Cost
Charge
Single Family
$1,758.23
$1,252.92
$11,241.07
$1,059.55
$15,311.76
per lot or
dwelling unit
Duplex
$1,758.23
$1,252.92
$9,367.56
$882.96
$13,261.66
per dwelling
unit
Multi-Family
Residential
$1,134.06
$477.36
$6,744.64
$635.73
$8,991.79
per dwelling
unit
Personal Care
$750.76
$446.04
$3,821.96
$360.25
$5,379.01
per dwelling
unit
Mobile Home
Park
$1,134.00
$1,252.92
$6,744.64
$635.73
$9,767.29
per lot or
dwelling unit
Commercial
$19.52
$7.14
$104.17
$0.00
$130.83
per square
metre of
gross floor
area
Institutional
$19.52
$7.14
$104.17
$0.00
$130.83
per square
metre of
gross floor
area
Industrial
$5.80
$3.76
$31.10
$0.00
$40.66
per square
metre of
gross floor
area
General
Agricultural
$0.70
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.70
per square
metre of
gross floor
area
Commercial
Agricultural
$19.52
$7.14
$104.17
$0.00
$130.83
per square
metre of
gross floor
area
*Draft rates subject to minor changes
DRAFT DCC RATES AS OF JUNE 2023
The proposed DCCs rate are shown in Table 1.0 and are grouped into four categories:
1. roads,
2. sewer,
3. drainage, and
4. parkland acquisition and improvement projects.
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DISTRICT OF KENT | DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGE BYLAW UPDATE
REGIONAL COMPARISONS of DCC RATES
The figures below provide a comparison of the District of Kent's draft DCC rates with
DCCs currently being applied by other local governments in the region.
$30,038.62
$29,102.31
$27,159.00
$18,594.00
$15,311.77
$14,732.28
$14,716.39
$0
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
$30,000
$35,000
Mission - Cedar Valley (2018)
Chilliwack (2022)
Abbotsford (2021)
Harrison Hot Springs (2011)
District of Kent (Proposed)
Mission - Misson Central &
Fraser Area (2018)
District of Kent (2020)
Single Family Comparison (per unit)
Roads DCC
Drainage DCC
Sewer DCC
Water DCC
Park DCC
Regional DCC
$52,435.71
$26,180.93
$16,964.00
$13,609.04
$13,261.67
$0
$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
$40,000
$50,000
$60,000
Mission - Cedar Valley (2018)
Mission - Mission Central & Fraser Area (2018)
Abbotsford (2021)
District of Kent (2020)
District of Kent (Proposed)
Duplex DCC Comparison (per unit)
Roads DCC
Drainage DCC
Sewer DCC
Water DCC
Parks DCC
Regional DCC
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$19,694.82
$14,733.00
$13,763.70
$8,991.79
$8,509.00
$7,771.50
$7,526.76
$0
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
Chilliwack (2022)
Harrison Hot Springs (2011)
Mission - Cedar Valley (2018)
District of Kent (Proposed)
Abbotsford (2021)
Mission - Mission Central & Fraser Area (2018)
District of Kent (2020)
Multi-Family DCC Comparison (per unit)
Roads DCC
Drainage DCC
Sewer DCC
Water DCC
Parks DCC
Regional DCC
$199.89
$130.83
$109.14
$99.83
$95.00
$87.91
$53.63
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
Mission - Cedar Valley (2018)
District of Kent (Proposed)
District of Kent (2020)
Abbotsford (2021)
Harrison Hot Springs (2011)
Mission - Mission Central & Fraser Area (2018)
Chilliwack (2022)
Commercial DCC Comparison (per sq.m. GFA)
Roads DCC
Drainage DCC
Sewer DCC
Water DCC
Parks DCC
Regional DCC
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$63.83
$40.82
$40.66
$34.55
$25.46
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
Abbotsford (2021)
District of Kent (2020)
District of Kent (Proposed)
Mission - Mission Central & Fraser Area (2018)
Chilliwack (2022)
Industrial DCC Comparison (per sq.m. GFA)
Roads DCC
Drainage DCC
Sewer DCC
Water DCC
Parks DCC
Regional DCC
$237.17
$157.42
$130.83
$109.14
$103.00
$95.00
$73.24
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
$180
$200
$220
$240
Mission - Cedar Valley (2018)
Abbotsford (2021)
District of Kent (Proposed)
District of Kent (2020)
Mission - Mission Central & Fraser Area (2018)
Harrison Hot Springs (2011)
Chilliwack (2022)
Institutional DCC Comparison (per sq. m. GFA)
Roads DCC
Drainage DCC
Sewer DCC
Water DCC
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
DISTRICT OF KENT | DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGE BYLAW UPDATE
NEXT STEPS
1. Review feedback from public consultation (June 28th)
2. Council presentation and approval of final DCC rates (July 17th)
3. If Council approves the Bylaw will be given three readings and submitted for
Ministry review and endorsement (July 17th)
4. Bylaw adoption (4th reading)
5. Implement new DCC rates (effective at bylaw adoption)
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please visit www.kentbc.ca/DCC or contact:
Mike Veenbaas
Phone: 604-796-2235 | Email: [email protected]