Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 (Consolidation incl. BL665, June 2, 2026)

Lions Bay, British Columbia · No. 497 · adopted 2016-12-20 · summary & facts

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Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 Office Consolidation This document is an office consolidation of Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 with subsequent amendments adopted by the Village of Lions Bay. All persons making use of this consolidation are reminded that it has no Council sanction, and that amendments have been incorporated only for convenience of reference, and that for all purposes of interpretation and application, the original bylaws should be consulted. The Village of Lions Bay will in no event be liable or responsible for damages of any kind arising out of the use of this consolidation. This is not the official version of Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, as amended, nor is it admissible in a court of law. For such purposes, official certified copies of the original bylaws can be obtained from the Village Office or by contacting us at: [email protected] List of Amending Bylaws Bylaw No. Section Description Adopted 519 3 Deletes section 5.1.13 April 4, 2017 526 2.1 Amends schedule 1 May 5, 2017 530 2(a) Adds metered parking fees to schedule 5 July 4, 2017 534 2.1 Replaces Schedules 1-10 December 19, 2017 544 2(a) 2(b) Adds soil deposit and removal fees in schedule 2 Amends parking meter rates in schedule 5 May 11, 2018 547 2(a)-(c) Amends text in Schedules 2 and 5 June 5, 2018 551 2(a)-(d) 3 Amends birthday party rental fees and non- profit rental fees in schedule 6 Deletes insurance costs from the table September 18, 2018 554 2(a)-(f) Amends text and fees in schedules 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 December 18, 2018 563 2(a)-(b) Amends Extra Annual Parking Permit description and Parking Meters Fees in schedule 5 May 14, 2019 567 2(a)-(h) 3 Amends schedules 1-8 Punctuational changes December 17, 2019 584 2 & 5 Amends text in Schedule 2 Amends fees in Schedule 5 for Sunset Trailhead July 28, 2020 585 Part 5 & Schedule 1, 5 & 6 Amends text in Part 5, section 4A Amends text in Schedule 1 Amends text in Schedule 5 Amends text and fees in Schedule 6 December 15, 2020 590 Schedule 1 Amends the cost of Biodegradable Organics Bags February 9, 2021 599 Schedule 5 Adds fees for paid on street parking April 13, 2021 606 Schedule 1 Change fee for Lions Bay Flags June 15, 2021 602 Schedule 1, 2, 5, 6, and 9 Amends text in Schedules 1,2 and 5; adds fee for garbage tag in Schedule 1; amends text for Schedule 6; amends fee for Schedule 9 December 14, 2021 623 Section 3.1 and Schedule 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, & 10 Clarifies that all application fees are non- refundable; lessens the financial impact of a Building Permit renewal; removes Council Chambers as a rentable space until further notice; identifies Brunswick Pit as a separate filming zone; updates bench dedication and boat seizure fees; miscellaneous clarifications. December 20, 2022 631 Schedule 5 - 6th paragraph, Schedule 5 - 8th paragraph Various wording February 20, 2024 647 2 (a) (b) Updates all schedules October 7, 2025 656 2 (a) Replaces Schedule 6 - Community Facility Rentals December 9, 2025 665 2 (a) (b) Updates fees in Schedule 2 and 6 June 2, 2026 Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 A bylaw to provide for the imposition of fees. WHEREAS, pursuant to the provision of the Community Charter and the Local Government Act, the Village of Lions Bay may impose municipal fees in respect of all or part of a service of the municipality, the use of municipal property, the exercise of authority to regulate, prohibit or impose requirements, or in respect of such other matters permitted by an enactment; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Village of Lions Bay in open meeting assembled enacts as follows: Part 1 - CITATION: 1.1 This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016". Part 2 - SEVERABILITY: 2.1 If a portion of this bylaw is held invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, then the invalid portion must be severed and the remainder of this bylaw is deemed to have been adopted without the severed section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, clause or phrase. Part 3 - FEES AND CHARGES 3.1 The municipality hereby imposes the fees for the provision of services and information as specified in Schedules 1 to 10 inclusive, which are attached hereto and form part of this bylaw. All application fees are non-refundable. [Amended by Bylaw No. 623] Schedules Schedule 1: General Administration Schedule 2: Development, Land and Building Services Schedule 3: Public Works Schedule 4: Animal Control & Licensing Schedule 5: Traffic & Parking Fees Schedule 6: Community Facility Rentals Schedule 7: Filming Schedule 8: Fire Rescue / Emergency Permits & Fees Schedule 9: Memorials and Dedications Schedule 10: General [Amended by Bylaw No.647] 3.2 Fees imposed under this bylaw for the provision of services or information apply instead of any fees imposed under other bylaws for the same services or information, in the event of any conflict between this bylaw and any other bylaw. Part 4 - REPEAL 4.1 The following bylaws are hereby repealed: 1. Security Alarm System Regulation Bylaw No. 272, 1997; 2. Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 462, 2014; 3. Repeal of Prior Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 465, 2014; 4. Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 480, 2014; and 5. Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 490, 2015. Part 5 - CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS 5.1 The following bylaws are hereby amended as follows: 1. Water Rates and Regulation Bylaw No. 2, 1971, as amended: (a) Section 4 is amended to read: "Fees for services that may be or are provided under this Bylaw shall be payable as set out in Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, as amended"; and (b) Schedule A is amended by deleting section 2, Connection Charges. 2. Village of Lions Bay Sewer Bylaw #101, 1984, as amended: (a) Section 3 is amended by striking the heading and substituting therefore the heading "Fees"; (b) Section 3 is further amended by deleting the existing wording and substituting therefore: "Fees for services that may be or are provided under this Bylaw shall be payable as set out in Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, as amended"; (c) Section 17 is hereby renumbered as Section 18; and (d) The following is hereby inserted as Section 17: "17. The tie-in of the building sewer shall be made into a wye at the property line. The owner shall be required to install this wye. A plug shall be inserted into the upper end of the wye to prevent any flow into the sewer system. After the acceptance of the house plumbing by the building inspector and after the building sewer from the wye to the house has been tested successfully, the plug shall be removed in the presence of a representative of the Village. The wye branch shall then be plugged and the excavation backfilled with suitable material. Under no circumstances shall the building sewer be used for drainage purposes during construction. (e) Schedule A is hereby deleted. 3. Subdivision Bylaw No. 141, 1985, as amended: (a) Section 5 is amended to read: "Fees for services that may be or are provided under this Bylaw or Development Application Procedures and Fees Bylaw No. 431, 2011, as amended, shall be payable as set out in Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, as amended. These fees shall be in addition to any fees prescribed under the Land Title Act, RSBC 1996, Chapter 250". 4. Lions Bay Soil and Material Deposit Bylaw No. 157, 1987: [Bylaw 157 repealed] [Amended by Bylaw No. 585] 5. Village of Lions Bay Blasting Bylaw No. 170, 1988: (a) Section 5 is amended to read: "Fees for services that may be or are provided under this Bylaw shall be payable as set out in Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, as amended". 6. Building Regulation Bylaw 234, 1994: (a) The heading for Section 21 is hereby amended by adding the words: "and Fees" to the word: "Schedules"; (b) The existing Section 21 is hereby renumbered as Section 21(b); (c) The following shall be inserted as Section 21(a): "Fees for services that may be or are provided under this Bylaw shall be payable as set out in Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, as amended"; and (d) Schedule D, Village of Lions Bay Permit Fees, is hereby deleted. 7. Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 461, 2014: (a) All references in Sections 5, 11 and 12 to Village of Lions Bay Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 462, 2014 are hereby deleted and replaced with references to Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, as amended. 8. Village of Lions Bay Trees, Views and Landscapes Bylaw No. 393, 2007, as amended: (a) The reference in Section 3.4.1.4 to Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 462, 2014 is hereby replaced with a reference to Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, as amended. 9. Traffic and Parking Bylaw No. 413, 2009, as amended: (a) The following is inserted as Section 35: "Fees for services that may be or are provided under this Bylaw shall be payable as set out in Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, as amended". 10. Fire Bylaw No. 428, 2011, as amended: (a) Section 53 is hereby renumbered as Section 54; (b) The following is hereby inserted as Section 53: "Additional fees for services that may be or are provided under this Bylaw shall be payable as set out in Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, as amended". (c) Appendix B is hereby deleted. 11. Development Application Procedures and Fees Bylaw No. 431, 2011, as amended: (a) All references in Sections 3 and 12 to Village of Lions Bay Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 462, 2014 are hereby deleted and replaced with references to Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, as amended. 12. Village of Lions Bay Outdoor Water Use Bylaw No. 484, 2015: (a) The reference in Section 4 of Schedule B to the Village of Lions Bay Fees and Charges Bylaw is hereby deleted and replaced with a reference to Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, as amended. Part 6 - EFFECTIVE DATE 6.1 This bylaw shall come into force and take effect on January 1, 2017. READ A FIRST TIME December 15, 2015 READ A SECOND TIME December 15, 2015 READ A THIRD TIME December 6, 2016 ADOPTED December 20, 2016 Mayor Corporate Officer Certified a true copy of Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016 as adopted. Corporate Officer SCHEDULE 1 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Description Fee Requests under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Regulation As per Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Regulation, Schedule of Maximum Fees For commercial applicants, for each service listed below, cost shall be determined at the rate of $10.00 per ¼ hour. Locating, retrieving, producing or preparing records for disclosure $7.50 per ¼ hour Photocopying / printing / scanning documents (applies to 8 pages and more) $0.25 per page (black & white) $0.50 per page (colour) Copy of house plans $75 plus actual costs of printing Property Tax and Utility Information: Property Tax Certificate Reprinted Property Tax/Utility Fee Notice Property Title Search from Land Title Office Property Ownership Transfer Tax on tax sale properties Property Tax Sale, registration and removal of Liens $30 (no charge to owners) $20 (no charge to owners) $25 As per Land Title Office fees As per Land Title Office fees Lions Bay flag $110 + GST Community Garden $25 per plot annually Biodegradable compostables/organics bags At cost + GST Garbage bag tags $5 [Amended by Bylaw No. 554] [Amended by Bylaw No. 567] [Amended by Bylaw No. 585] [Amended by Bylaw No. 590] [Amended by Bylaw No. 606] [Amended by Bylaw No. 602] [Amended by Bylaw No. 623] [Amended by Bylaw No. 647] SCHEDULE 2 - DEVELOPMENT, LAND AND BUILDING SERVICES Description Fee Official Community Plan amendment (residential) $2,500 or $3,000 if combined with rezoning application, plus actual advertising cost, plus 10% thereof, with $700 refunded if no public hearing. Zoning Bylaw amendment (residential) $2,500, plus actual advertising cost, plus 10% thereof, with $700 refunded if no public hearing. OCP or Zoning amendment (non-residential) $2,500 for first 465 square meters of building area plus $500 for each additional 100 square meters or part thereof. Request for preliminary review of Development Application proposal for subdivision, rezoning or OCP amendment $2,000 plus $300 for each additional lot after first lot created. Additional expenses may apply per Bylaw as amended. Land Subdivision (Final Approval) application $1,000 plus $200 for each additional lot or strata lot after first lot or strata lot created Development Variance Permit $750 Temporary Use Permit $500 plus $250 for renewal application Board of Variance application $500 Building Permit application processing fee $150 Pre-Building Permit application consultation $80 per hour Building Permit, New construction - $300 per sqft Minor / major renovations - declared value Minimum fee (<$1,000) - $1,000-$9,999 - $10,000-$49,999 - $50,000-$99,999 - $100,000 and greater $150 $150 plus $12 per $1,000 $250 plus $11 per $1,000 $300 plus $10 per $1,000 $400 plus $9 per $1,000 Minimum for a new dwelling: $3100 (a construction value of $300,000) Permit renewals (a building permit expires after two years, but may be renewed once in accordance with Building Bylaw, as amended) The balance of construction outstanding, based on the completion of inspections at time of renewal, determined by the Building Inspector: - 75% - excavation, foundation, drain tile, damp proofing - 50% - framing - 25% - insulation - 10% - final/safety items Damage Deposit for Building Permit - Up to $10,000 - Up to $50,000 $500 $1,500 $3,000 - Up to $250,000 - Greater than $250,000 $5,000 Damage Deposit for Demolition Permit $5,000 (deposit, or balance, will be rolled over to cost of Building Permit, once inspection by Public Works has been completed) Damage Deposit for other works, including but not limited to those requiring an engineer's certificate or material deposited on a Highway or a Soil Deposit/Removal/ Land Alteration Permit $5,000 Demolition Permit Accessory building or structure All other buildings $100 per building $1,000 per building Change of Address $500 Blasting permit application fee $250 Secondary Suite surcharge 40% of Annual Utility Billing Secondary Suite inspection fee Initial inspection plus one additional inspection free. Each additional inspection $80/hour Tree cutting permit application $75 Lawn sprinkling permit application $40 Driveway Crossing permit application $100 Fire Sprinkler permit: New construction and renovations requiring sprinkling under Fire Bylaw $250 plus $2.50 per sprinkler head Alternate solutions: Code Professional (additional charge if required on more involved issues, per Building Bylaw Actual cost plus 10% Extra inspections (after second inspection) $100 per inspection Pre-inspection of a building being moved within the Village $500 per structure Written notification that the project will not be undertaken and request for cancellation of permit before any construction begins 50% of the permit fee paid and 100% of deposit(s) shall be refunded Plan review for building design modifications $80 per hour Transfer of Building Permit to new owner $125 Encroachment Agreement application $400 Encroachment Agreement production if approved by Council $2000 Review & registration of Section 219 covenant placed according to the Land Title Act $1000 Discharge of Section 219 covenant placed according to the Land Title Act $500 Application for soil deposit or removal Over 27 cubic meters (m3) and up to 45 m3 of in any one year More than 45 m3 and up to 90 m3 in any one year More than 90 m3 and up to 180 m3 in any one year More than 180 m3 in any one year. $100 $200 $400 $600 All permits include one inspection. Security and damage deposits are refunded, less costs incurred, after approval by the Building Inspector or Public Works Manager as the case may be, and in the case of a Building Permit, issuance of an Occupancy Certificate. [Amended by Bylaw No. 547] [Amended by Bylaw No. 554] [Amended by Bylaw No. 567] [Amended by Bylaw No. 584] [Amended by Bylaw No. 602] [Amended by Bylaw No. 623] [Amended by Bylaw No. 647] [Amended by Bylaw no. 665] SCHEDULE 3 - PUBLIC WORKS Description Fee Water service connection $600 plus actual costs Sewer service connection $1200 plus actual costs Locate water leak on private property, turn water on or off, clean up spills or deposits or remediate damage to a Highway including use of municipal equipment. Fuel, materials, turf, plants, storage in commercial premises and equipment rentals will be charged at 15% markup, based on invoices or receipts for materials or equipment. Work performed by contractors will be charged at cost plus a $150 flat fee. See Schedule 3 of LB Local 389 Collective Agreement for Public Works staff rates Locate Sewer Pipes / Connection See Schedule 3 for Public Works staff rates [Amended by Bylaw No. 554] [Amended by Bylaw No. 567] [Amended by Bylaw No. 623] [Amended by Bylaw No.647] SCHEDULE 4 - ANIMAL CONTROL & LICENCING Description Fee Annual license for altered dog $30 if paid before February 28th or within 30 days of becoming a new resident or obtaining a new dog $45 thereafter Annual license for unaltered dog $60 if paid before February 28th or within 30 days of becoming a new resident or obtaining a new dog $90 thereafter Tag replacement $10 [Amended by Bylaw No. 567] [Amended by Bylaw No. 647] SCHEDULE 5 - TRAFFIC & PARKING FEES Description Fee Extra resident parking permit: obtainable by a resident upon proof of more than 2 vehicles permanently registered at their address $40 (1 permit free to members of Lions Bay Fire Rescue, Lions Bay Search and Rescue, committees of Council and Village staff who do not otherwise receive permits as residents and non-resident school-attendees with the school's authorization) Contractor parking permit: valid for three months. Obtainable by homeowners and contractors working in Lions Bay. Allows parking in "permit parking" zones $40 for three months Film company parking Film worker's personal vehicle Film company truck Refer to Schedule 7: Filming Visitor / Event parking permit - obtainable by residents, allows parking for one specified day for guests $0 per vehicle Operating a vehicle or combination of vehicles in excess of 63,500 kgs licensed gross vehicle weight on highway $35 per vehicle load Parking of Extraordinary Vehicle or trailer on a Highway or other Village property, with permission of Public Works Manager upon application in the requisite manner: Extraordinary Vehicle or trailer under 6.5 m in length Extraordinary Vehicle or trailer over 6.5 and under 7.7 m in length Extraordinary Vehicle or Trailer over 7.7 m in length $80/month or part thereof $110/ month or part thereof $135/month or part thereof Upon approval of the Public Works Manager, daily fee for temporary placement of a moving container, a disposal container or construction material on a highway $35 per day Placement on a highway or other Village property of an office trailer, storage container or other similar chattel reasonably required in respect of a building permit, with permission of Public Works Manager upon application in the requisite manner: Under 6.1 nominal meters (20 feet) Over 6.1 nominal meters (20 feet) $300 per month or part thereof $600 per month or part thereof Removal of chattels, obstructions and things from Highway See Schedule 3 for Public Works staff costs Towing of vehicle Actual cost plus 15% Sale of chattels, obstructions and things seized from highway $1,000 flat fee Pay parking at Lions Bay Beach Park Lot Pay parking at Kelvin Grove Beach & Marine Park Lot 4Pay parking at Sunset Trailhead Lot Pay parking at Mountain Drive meter Pay parking in street pay zones $4/hour or portion thereof up to $32 per calendar day $3/hour or portion thereof up to $24 per calendar day $3/hour or portion thereof up to $24 per calendar day $2/hour or portion thereof up to $16 per calendar day $2/hour or portion thereof up to $16 per calendar day Screening Officer Administrative Fee An administrative fee applies to the cancellation of any parking violation notice that is dismissed due to user error, including but not limited to: - Entering the wrong license plate number - Selecting an incorrect vehicle during payment - Other data entry errors attributable to the user This fee covers the administrative costs associated with reviewing, processing, and correcting the violation record. The fee is non-refundable and applies regardless of the outcome of the review process. $25 [Amended by Bylaw No. 530] [Amended by Bylaw No. 544] [Amended by Bylaw No. 547] [Amended by Bylaw No. 554] [Amended by Bylaw No. 563] [Amended by Bylaw No. 567] [Amended by Bylaw No. 584] [Amended by Bylaw No. 585] [Amended by Bylaw No. 599] [Amended by Bylaw No. 602] [Amended by Bylaw No. 623] [Amended by Bylaw No. 631] [Amended by Bylaw No. 647] SCHEDULE 6 - COMMUNITY FACILITY RENTALS (includes use of kitchen, tables, chairs and equipment), subject to availability. For liability insurance and refund policy refer to POL-1407 Community Facility Rentals. For cancellation refer to POL-1408 Refunds & Cancellations. Description Fee Broughton Hall Failure to pay fees on time may result in forfeiture of damage deposit, and future bookings revoked. All bookings include a grace period of 30 minutes before and after scheduled booking time for set-up/clean-up. Any extra set- up/clean-up time requested will be charged at the standard hourly rate. Volunteer-led Community Events must be non-exclusive and open to all. Hourly Community Rate: $10/hour (up to a maximum of 4- hours) Full Day Community Rate: $100/day Volunteer-led Community Events: no fee Commercial: $350/day Prior Day Set-up Fee: $55 (subject to availability; applies to full day bookings only) Council Chambers Meeting use only. Some limitations may apply. $10/hour (maximum 4-hours) Tennis Courts for Recurring Program Use These bookings are for recurring program use only. $10/hour (maximum 2-hours) Off-site Equipment Rental No outdoor use of chairs. Equipment not returned within 72 hours will result in forfeiture of deposit. Pick-up/drop-off is the renters' responsibility. Maximum of 10 tables and 30 chairs. Subject to availability. Tables: $10 each Indoor Chairs: $2 each ($10 minimum) Damage Deposit Deposits are refundable in accordance with Policy POL-1407: Community Facility Rentals. Liability for damage, loss, or mess is not limited to the deposit amount. $150 Events including alcohol are subject to an additional $100 deposit with an approved liquor license. [Amended by Bylaw No. 551] [Amended by Bylaw No. 554] [Amended by Bylaw No. 567] [Amended by Bylaw No. 585] [Amended by Bylaw No. 602] [Amended by Bylaw No. 623] [Amended by Bylaw No. 647] [Amended by Bylaw No. 656] [Amended by Bylaw No. 665] SCHEDULE 7 - FILMING Description Fee Filming Application Fees Filming application fee Filming fees (per day): Residential Zone Brunswick Pit Additional Location Fees (per day): Undeveloped Municipal Land Tennis Courts, Wade Park, Trails (eg: Centennial, Pride, Marjorie Meadows) Lions Bay Beach Park, Kelvin Grove Beach Park, Brunswick Beach Park/Esplanade Broughton Hall Council Chambers $500 $1,000 $500 $500 $750 $1,000 $500 $250 Parking fees (per set up/filming/strike): Car (all types) Truck (includes generator) (all types) *Price break for number of days $30/day $120/day Filming Liaison $80/hour (regular hours) Public Works Services $80/hour per person (regular hours) Fire Hydrant Use (only to be operated by Municipal employees) $80 per hour - regular hours (7am - 3pm) $120 per hour (3 hours minimum) outside regular hours Damage deposit $10,000 (refundable) for permits over $20,000 $5,000 (refundable) for permits under $20,000 [Amended by Bylaw No. 554] [Amended by Bylaw No. 567] [Amended by Bylaw No. 623] [Amended by Bylaw No. 647] SCHEDULE 8 - FIRE RESCUE/EMERGENCY Description Fee Fire investigation $200/person/hour or portion plus actual site security costs Fire Safety Plan review $100 Inspection of buildings other than routine inspections (after first inspection*) under the Fire Safety Act $100 Inspection of buildings other than routine inspections (after second inspection*) under the Fire Safety Act $200 Inspections - special request $150 Special events fire permit/inspection $100/person/hour or portion thereof Fireworks Permit (valid only Oct 31 & New Year's Eve) $50 Cost recovery for work performed in removal or remediation of a fire hazard at or around a building or premises $100 per person per hour or portion thereof to cover time plus use of municipal equipment. Actual extra costs for items such as equipment rentals required for clean up or remediation work will also be charged. Actual costs of a commercial contractor under contract to the municipality will be charged in addition to a flat fee of $150 for municipal administration. *Note: all permits include one inspection [Amended by Bylaw No. 567] [Amended by Bylaw No. 647] SCHEDULE 9 - MEMORIALS AND DEDICATIONS Description Fee Bench dedication $3,000 for provision and installation of bench and brass plaque up to 30 X 10 cm and maintenance for 10 years (after which plaque is removed for return to proponent) [Amended by Bylaw No. 623] [Amended by Bylaw No.647] SCHEDULE 10 - GENERAL Description Fee Boat rack rental, first year, if available Renewal of boat rack rental, Lions Bay Beach Park (no refunds for permits terminated during the year) (Stickers must be displayed to avoid seizure) Recovery of seized boat from Public Works Yard (boats unclaimed after 120 days of seizure are discarded) Pro-rated (based on $150 rate) $120 per calendar year before Mar. 31 $150 per calendar year between Mar. 31 and May 31 (after May 31, boat is seized) $200 [Amended by Bylaw No. 623] [Amended by Bylaw No. 647]