Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3092, 2008 (Consolidated)
Nelson, British Columbia
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SUMMARY:
The Fees and Charges bylaw is to display the charges for various services and products
including Planning Services, Fire & Rescue and Traffic and Penalty fees.
This bylaw is a "consolidated" version and includes amendments up to the date listed in the
bylaw heading. It is placed on the Internet for convenience only, is not the official or legal
version, and should not be used in place of certified copies which can be obtained through
the Administration office at City Hall. Plans, pictures, other graphics or text in the legal
version may be missing or altered in this electronic version.
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON
BYLAW NO. 3092
REVISED: April 28, 2026
BEING A BYLAW TO AUTHORIZE CHARGING FEES FOR VARIOUS SERVICES AND
PRODUCTS
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Nelson considers it desirable and
expedient to authorize the charging of fees for various municipal services and products;
NOW THEREFORE, in open meeting assembled, the Council of the City of Nelson enacts
as follows:
1. REPEALS
1.1 Schedule "E" of the "Development Approval Procedures Bylaw No. 2706, 1995 is
hereby deleted in its entirety.
2. CITATION
This Bylaw may be cited as "The Corporation of the City of Nelson Fees and
Charges Bylaw No. 3092, 2008".
3.
DEFINITIONS
"City"
shall mean the "Corporation of the City of Nelson";
"Council"
shall mean the duly elected council for the Corporation of
the City of Nelson;
"Customer"
means any natural person or Person who has a
Nelson Hydro account;
"Participant"
means a Customer who has successfully applied for
services under the Program;
"Person"
means any sole proprietorship, partnership,
corporation, trust, joint venture, or any incorporated or
unincorporated entity or association of any nature;
4. APPLICATION
This Bylaw shall apply to any person who requires goods or services supplied by the
City and provided for in this Bylaw.
IMPOSITION OF FEES AND CHARGES
The fees and charges set out in the following Schedules attached to and forming part
of this bylaw are hereby imposed:
Consolidated for Convenience to Include Bylaw No. 3151, 3154, 3157, 3169, 3190, 3194, 3204,
3230, 3237, 3240, 3250, 3255, 3267, 3276, 3281, 3285, 3290, 3291, 3301, 3307, 3318, 3309, 3326,
3325, 3331, 3336, 3352, 3354, 3358, 3362, 3366, 3369, 3370, 3374, 3375, 3395, 3420, 3432, 3439,
3445, 3452, 3461, 3476, 3480, 3481, 3485, 3486, 3492, 3511, 3520, 3517, 3523, 3527, 3528, 3538,
3540, 3547, 3562, 3588, 3590, 3591, 3601, 3605, 3606, 3609, 3611, 3641, 3630, 3636, 3645, 3657,
3662
Schedule "A"
Development Service Fees
Schedule "B"
Fire and Rescue Service Fees
Schedule "C"
Traffic and Parking Meter Fees
Schedule "D"
Parks Facilities Fees
Schedule "E"
Tourist Park Facilities Fees and Charges
Schedule "F"
EcoSave Energy Retrofits Program Fees
and Charges
Schedule "G"
Water Rates and Charges
Schedule "H"
Wastewater (Sewer) Rates and Charges
Schedule "I"
Optical Fibre Rates and Charges
Schedule "J"
Municipal Services and Document Fees and
Charges
Schedule "K"
Memorial Park Cemetery Fees and Charges
Schedule "L"
Waterworks Regulation Fees and Charges
Schedule "M"
Animal Control Fees and Charges
Schedule "N"
Business Licence Fee and Charges
Schedule "O"
Residential Customer Garbage Collection and
Disposal Fees
Schedule "P"
Sanitary Sewer Regulation Fees and Charges
Schedule "Q"
Storm Drainage Regulation Fees and Charges
Schedule "R"
Parkade Fees and Charges
Schedule "S"
Mobile Vending Fees and Charges
Schedule "T" Road Maintenance and Curb Cut Fees
Schedule "U" Farmers' Market Fees
6.
TAXES
Fees and Charges in this Bylaw do not include Federal or Provincial taxes and are
therefore subject to the addition of these taxes as applicable.
7.
SEVERABILITY
If any part of this Bylaw is for any reason held invalid by a Court of competent
jurisdiction, the invalid portion shall be severed and the severance shall not affect the
validity of the remainder.
8.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Bylaw shall come into force and effect upon its adoption.
READ A FIRST TIME the 14th day of January, 2008
READ A SECOND TIME the 14th day of January, 2008
READ A THIRD TIME the 14th day of January, 2008
FINALLY PASSED AND ADOPTED the 21st day of January, 2008 and
Numbered 3092.
___John Dooley______
Mayor
_____Lynda Tynan___
Corporate Officer
Schedule "A" Development Service Fees
(Amended by BL3420, 3445, 3452, 3486, 3492, 3517,3523, 3538, 3601)
Development Category
Application Fee
GL Code
PLANNING
Official Community Plan
Amendments
$3,000
1140350-000
Zoning/Land Use
Amendments
$3000 + $30 per proposed
residence or lot + $5 per
square metre of
commercial/ industrial
space to a maximum of
$1000
1140350-000
Combined OCP,
Zoning/Land Use
Amendment
$3500 + $30 Per proposed
residence or lot + $5 per
square metre of
commercial/ industrial
space to a maximum of
$1000
1140350-000
Major Development
Variance Permit (>50m2
and/or 3 or more variances
per development)
$900
1140350-000
Major Development
Variance Permit +
Development Permit
(>50m2 and/or 3+ variances
per development plus a
Development Permit)
$1700
1140350-000
Minor Development
Variance Permit (<50m2
and/or 1 variance per
development)
$500
1140350-000
Minor Development
Variance Permit (2
variances per development)
$750
1140350-000
Minor Development
Variance Permit (<50m2
and/or 1 or 2 variances per
development (in
conjunction with a
Development Permit
Application)
$950
1140350-000
Bylaw/Policy Exemption
Application (non-variance)
$400
1140350-000
Development Permits -
Major > 50m2
$1,700
1140300-000
Development Permits -
Minor < 50m2
$450
1140300-000
Development Category
Application Fee
GL Code
Sign Permit
Sign for a home occupation,
short-term rental, child
care facility or care service,
or multi-unit residential
$50
(fee waived through
December 31, 2020)
1140300-000
Sign Permit
Window Sign Only
$50
(fee waived through
December 31, 2020)
1140300-000
Sign Permit
Sandwich Board Sign
$55
(fee waived through
December 31, 2020)
1140300-000
Sign Permit
All other Signs
$100 for one sign + $50
per additional sign
(fee waived through
December 31, 2020)
1140300-000
Sign Permit
Sign installed without a
permit
Double Fees
1140300-000
Sign Permit
Relaxation of Bylaw
Additional $100
1140300-000
Development Permits -
Façade (includes murals)
$100
1140300-000
Development Permit -
Laneway House
$450
1140300-000
Development Application
Renewal
$300
1140300-000
Development Permit
Application Amendment
(Facade)
$50
1140300-000
Development Permit
Application Amendment
(Minor & Major)
$300
1140300-000
Land Use Contract
Discharge
$1,500
1140350-000
Temporary Commercial or
Industrial Permit
$1,000
1140300-000
Liquor Licensing -
New/Major, Includes
Occupant Load Calculation
$2,000
1140500-000
Liquor Licensing - Minor,
Includes Occupant Load
Calculation
$350
1140500-000
Liquor Licensing - Occupant
Load Calculation (sidewalk
patios), new or revision
$100
1140500-000
Cannabis Licensing - New
or Major, includes
Occupant Load Calculation
$3,000
1140500-000
Development Category
Application Fee
GL Code
Cannabis Licensing - Minor,
includes Occupant Load
Calculation
$350
1140500-000
Board of Variance
$600
1140500-000
Heritage Plaque
$150
1140500-000
Heritage Alteration Permit
(Pursuant to Part 27 of the
Local Government Act)
$300
1140500-000
Preliminary Layout
Approval Subdivision
/Strata
Conversion/Strata/Bare
land Strata
$400 Per lot including
remainder. In the case of
a strata, the fee is $400
per strata lot.
1130250-000
Preliminary Layout
Approval for Lot Line
adjustment where no
services are required
$400
1130250-000
Application for Final
Approval of Subdivision
4.5% or $300, whichever is
greater, of the estimated
costs of providing services
to the subdivision
1130250-000
Comfort Letters (Property
Compliance Letters)
$200
1140500-000
Sidewalk Café Bylaw
Application
$300
(fee waived through
December 31, 2022)
1142600-000
Sidewalk Café Bylaw
Renewal
$100
(fee waived through
December 31, 2022)
1142600-000
Sidewalk Café Bylaw
Sidewalk Café Seasonal
Fees*
The greater of $300 or
$48.50/m2; and
$480 per parking stall
utilised
*the fees will be double
for a sidewalk café that is
installed for 12
consecutive months
1142600-000
Encroachment Agreements
$450
1140500-000
Encroachment Agreement
Update
$450
1140500-000
Market Appraisal
Actual Cost
1140500-000
Road/Lane Closure
$1,100
1140500-000
Removal of Community
Charter Section 57 Notice
on Title
$500
1140500-000
Development Category
Application Fee
GL Code
Removal of all other
Charges/Notices on title
$100
1140500-000
BUILDING
Basic Fee (covers
construction values up to
$5000.00)
$100 for Construction
value to $5000
1140250-000
Additional Fees to the Basic
Fee
$9.00 for each $1000 or
part thereof of
construction value over
$5000
1140250-000
Application for a new
Secondary Suite
$500
(fee waived through April
23, 2021)
1140250-000
Submission of new or
substantially revised plans
$100 or 10% of the
Building Permit fee,
whichever is greater
1140250-000
Building Permit Renewal
$100
1140250-000
Minimum Fee For Re-
Inspections
$60
1140250-000
Wood Burning Appliance
$200
1140250-000
Demolition -
Residential/Commercial
$50/$200
1140250-000
Fire Alarm System
$100 + $9.00 per $1000
construction value of fire
alarm system
1140250-000
Moving a Structure
$100 + $9.00 per $1000
construction value
1140250-000
Mobile Home Siting -
Single Wide/Double Wide
$200/$300
1140250-000
Change in Class of
Occupancy
$100 + $9.00 per $1000
construction value
1140250-000
Signs & Awnings
$110 + $9.00 per $1000
construction value of sign
or awning
1140250-000
Building Permit - Sign
$100
1140250-000
Building Permit - Awning
$100
1140250-000
Voluntary and
Miscellaneous Inspections
$100
1140250-000
Inspections outside of
normal business hours
$140
1140250-000
Development Category
Application Fee
GL Code
Business Licence Inspection
(plus building permit fee if
construction required)
$100
1140250-000
PLUMBING
Basic Fee (includes first
fixture)
Homeowner/Licensed
Plumber
$100/$50
1140450-000
Additional Fixtures -
Homeowner after third
fixture/Licensed Plumber
after first fixture.
$9.00/$9.00
1140450-000
Below Grade Exterior
Water or Sewer Service
New or Replacement (when
separate from fixture
installation)
$50
1140450-000
Below Grade Exterior
Water or Sewer Service
New or Replacement when
installed with other
plumbing fixtures
$20
1140450-000
Automatic Sprinkler System
basic fee
$100
1140450-000
Automatic Sprinkler System
(additional head)
$2
1140450-000
Plumbing Fixture Count
$100
1140450-000
DAMAGE DEPOSITS
Building Permit Valued
between $50,000 and
$200,000
$600
Building Permit Valued
between $200,001 and
$500,000
$1,100
Building Permit Valued over
$500,000
$1,700
Tree Deposit
$2,500 per tree, or under
extraordinary
circumstances, the
replacement cost as
estimated by the City
OTHER
Development Category
Application Fee
GL Code
Property File Inquiry
First 30 minutes is free.
$25 for each 15 minute
increment thereafter.
1140500-000
Property Title Retrieval
$15
1140500-000
Retrieval of Other Legal
Documents
At-cost
1140500-000
2. In addition to the above application fees for Official Community Plan or zoning/land-use
amendment applications that are required to go before additional public hearings, the
applicant shall pay for the advertising costs ($600.00 per additional public hearing).
3. In addition to the above application fees, the applicant shall pay for any legal and/or surveyor
fees required by the Director of Development Services to process or approve an application.
4. The number of dwelling units and/or parcels for a zoning/land-use bylaw amendment shall
be determined by either using the maximum density of dwelling units permitted per hectare
of land in the proposed zone or designation, or by dividing the area of the land proposed to
be re-designated or zoned by the minimum parcel size requirement of the proposed zone or
designation, whichever yields the greatest number.
5. Refunds of application fees listed under the "BUILDING" or "PLUMBIING" Development
Categories are subject to the following conditions:
(a) No refunds shall be issued for application fees of $200 or less.
(b) Refunds sought prior to review of an application by the Building Official but after initial
receipt and processing are eligible for a 90% refund.
(c) Refunds sought prior to issuance of a permit, but after review of an application by the
Building Official are eligible for a 50% refund.
(d) Refunds sought after issuance of a permit but prior to any construction work or
inspections being conducted are eligible for a 25% refund up to 60 days from date of
issuance of a permit, and thereafter no refund.
(e) Refunds sought once construction work has begun are not eligible for any refund.
6. Refunds of application fees listed under the "PLANNING" Development Category are subject
to the following conditions:
(a) No refunds shall be issued for application fees of $300 or less.
(b) For a Development Permit or Preliminary Layout Approval for Subdivision/Strata,
refunds sought:
i.
prior to preliminary review of the application are eligible for a 90% refund;
ii.
prior to the initiation of the full review of the application (following the referral
to other departments), are eligible for a 75% refund.
iii.
following review of the application but prior to the preparation of the permit or
Preliminary Layout Approval document, are eligible for a 25% refund.
(c) Refunds sought for an Encroachment Agreement application prior to staff review of
the application are eligible for a 90% refund.
(d) For application types that are considered by Council and/or require a neighbourhood
notification and/or newspaper notifications, refunds sought:
i.
prior to preliminary staff review of the application are eligible for a 90% refund;
ii.
prior to the initiation of the full review of the application (following the referral
of the application to other departments), are eligible for a 75% refund;
iii.
following review of the application but prior to preparation of the
Council/Advisory Planning Commission report and/or the neighbourhood
notification, are eligible for a 50% refund.
SCHEDULE "B" TO FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008
PERMITS, COSTS, FEES AND CHARGES
RELATING TO FIRE REGULATION AND PREVENTION BYLAW
(Amended by Bylaw No. 3291, 2014)
SECTION
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
PERMITS
3.7
Open Air Burn Permit
$10.00
5.4
Fireworks Permit
$200 where requirements
have been met
5.7
Outdoor Wood Fire (including Special Events)
$10.00
5.10
Burning Woody Debris
$10.00
12.5
High Hazard Fireworks or Movie/TV
Pyrotechnics Permit
$500 where requirements
have been met
COSTS, FEES AND CHARGES
3.7 (b)
Burning any material without the required
permit
First instance: $250.00
Second instance: $500.00
3.7 (d)
Removal of combustibles
All Costs
3.9
Commandeer personnel and/or equipment to
deal with fire incident
All Costs
3.10
Contamination and replacement of equipment
Costs
All Costs
3.11
File search
$75.00
3.12
Rendering fire protection service to non-
resident
All Costs
3.13 and
14.6
Fire investigation and / or fire investigation
report
$500.00 per occurrence
3.14
Secure fire damaged and vacant buildings
Minimum $150 per
occurrence or all Costs
5.3
Accumulation of combustibles
Minimum $150 per
occurrence or all Costs
5.8 (a)
Failure to completely extinguish fire
Minimum $150 per
occurrence or all Costs
SECTION
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
COSTS, FEES AND CHARGES
6.7
Reinspection for requirements of an order
$150 per occurrence
6.8
Failure to comply with an order
All Costs
7.1
Additional inspection required
$150 per occurrence
8.1
Failure to arrive and attend alarm
Minimum $100 per
occurrence. After 45
minutes all Costs
9.1 (d)
Fire safety plan review
$100 per occurrence
9.2
Updating pre-incident plan
$75 per hour
10.1
Attendance at excessive false alarms
$300 per occurrence after 3
false alarms within a twelve
month period
11.1
Removal of fire hydrant obstruction
Minimum of $150 per
occurrence or all Costs
12.6
Fire protection for Movie/TV Pyrotechnics
All Costs
14.1 (a)
(b) (c) and
(d)
Respond to incident that is the result of a
contravention to one or more section/s
All Costs
14.4
Failure to comply with order issued with
respect to Dangerous Goods
All Costs
SCHEDULE "C" TO FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008
TRAFFIC AND PARKING METER FEES
(Amended by Bylaw No. 3375, 3390, 3485, 3591, 3624)
FEES
DESCRIPTION OF FEE
SECTION
FEE
Commercial Licence Vehicle Decal
59 (c)
$25.00 / year
Meter Exemption Permit (monthly fee)
31(b)
$75.00 / month
Seniors Parking Permit (annual fee)
31(g)(ii)
$144.00 / year
Parking Meter fee
63
$2.00 / hour
Special Parking Meter fee- Designated Commuter
Parking
63
$5.00 / day
Meter Hood Fee single meter (daily rate)
32(a) & 32(b)
$20.00 / day
Meter Hood Fee single meter (weekly rate)
32(a) & 32(b)
$80.00 / week
Meter Hood fee single meter (monthly rate)
32(a) & 32(b)
$240.00 / month
RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNER
(1)
The owner of a vehicle shall incur the penalties provided for any offence of this
bylaw with respect to any vehicle owned by him or her unless at the time of such
offence the vehicle was in the possession of some person other than the owner
without the owner's consent; but nothing in this bylaw shall relieve the operator of a
vehicle not being the owner, from incurring the penalties provided for such offence.
(2)
The onus of establishing that the vehicle was in the possession of some person
other than the owner rests with the owner.
SCHEDULE "D" TO FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008
PARKS FACILITIES FEES AND CHARGES
(Amended by BL 3331, 2016; BL 3527, 2021, BL 3611, 2025; BL 3657, 2026)
SOCCER - LAKESIDE SPORTS FIELDS
- Booking Rental Contract required for all sporting events
- Parks Special Event Permit required for all other events held on sports fields
- All sports camps, schools or tournaments operated by community non-profit youth groups
or associations will be charged at the hourly youth rate plus 50%
- Commercial rates will apply for all for profit sport camps, schools or tournaments
- The day rate is based on 6.5 hours
Users
Per Hour
Youth (18 and under)
- Full field
- Half field
$21.93
$13.16
Adult (19 and over)
- Full field
- Half field
$33.66
$20.20
Commercial
- Full field
- Half field
$61.20
$36.72
BALL DIAMONDS
- Booking Rental Contract required for all sporting events
- Parks Special Event Permit required for all other events held on sports fields
Users
Per Hour
Lakeside and Lions Park
$15.30
$23.46
$42.84
- Youth (18 and under)
- Adult (19 and over)
- Commercial
Queen Elizabeth Park
Per Hour
without lights
Per Hour
with lights
- Youth (18 and under)
$15.30
$25.50
- Adult (19 and over)
$23.46
$33.66
- Commercial
$42.84
$53.04
SCHEDULE "D" TO FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008
PARKS FACILITIES FEES AND CHARGES
(Amended by BL 3331, 2016; BL 3527, 2021, BL 3611, 2025; BL 3657, 2026)
PARKS FACILITIES AND SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FEES
Booking Rental Contract and/or Parks Special Event Permit are required.
Facilities are open early May and close late September, depending on weather
conditions.
DEFINITIONS:
In this schedule:
"Large Event" means any event with one-hundred (100) attendees or more, or meets
any of the following criteria: 1) is held on any public street or parking area, 2) has any
road or parking impacts, 3) has any temporary structures, 4) serves or sells any
commercial food or beverage, 5) has open flames, 6) has sales of any kind, 7) has any
amplified sound, 8) has any electricity, or 9) serves or sells liquor.
"Not for Profit" means an organization that operates without the intention of making a
profit for its owners or stakeholders.
"Private Event" means an event that is closed to the general public for private
occasions such as birthday parties.
"Public Event" means a community, cultural or other type of unique event that is
open to all members of the public to attend.
"Hall Street Pier" means the park, and platform structure supported on pillars leading
out from the shore into a body of water, located on the property described as "District
Lot 2384 and District Lot 15815, Kootenay District".
"Small Event" means any event with up to ninety-nine (99) attendees, and: 1) is not
held on any public street or parking area, 2) does not have any road or parking
impacts, 3) does not have any temporary structures, 4) does not serve or sell any
commercial food or beverage, 5) does not have any open flames, 6) does not have
any sales of any kind, 7) does not use any amplified sound, 8) does not require any
electricity, or 9) does not serve or sell liquor.
SCHEDULE "D" TO FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008
PARKS FACILITIES FEES AND CHARGEs
(Amended by BL 3331, 2016, BL 3611, 2025; BL 3657, 2026)
FEE SCHEDULE - PARKS SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FEES
Location
All Locations Except Pier and Rotary Shelter with BBQ
Event
Size
Event
Type
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
Small
Public
$35.00/4 hour
timeslot
$36.00/4 hour
timeslot
$37.00/4 hour
timeslot
$38.00/4
hour timeslot
$39.00/4 hour
timeslot
Small
Private
$35.00/4 hour
timeslot
$36.00/4 hour
timeslot
$37.00/4 hour
timeslot
$38.00/4
hour timeslot
$39.00/4 hour
timeslot
Large
Public
$35.00/4 hour
timeslot
$36.00/4 hour
timeslot
$37.00/4 hour
timeslot
$38.00/4
hour timeslot
$39.00/4 hour
timeslot
Large
Private
$185.00 for 4
hours,
additional
$35.00/4 hour
timeslot
$189.00 for 4
hours,
additional
$36.00/4 hour
timeslot
$193.00 for 4
hours,
additional
$37.00/4 hour
timeslot
$197.00 for
4 hours,
additional
$38.00/4
hour timeslot
$201.00 for 4
hours,
additional
$39.00/4 hour
timeslot
Location
Hall Street Pier
Event
Size
Event
Type
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
Small
Public
$50.00/4 hour
timeslot
$51.00/4 hour
timeslot
$52.00/4 hour
timeslot
$53.00/4
hour timeslot
$54.00/4 hour
timeslot
Small
Private
$100.00/4
hour timeslot
$102.00/4 hour
timeslot
$105.00/4 hour
timeslot
$107.00/4
hour timeslot
$109.00/4 hour
timeslot
Any
size
Weddings $550.00/4
hour timeslot
$561.00/4 hour
timeslot
$573.00/4 hour
timeslot
$584.00/4
hour timeslot
$596.00/4 hour
timeslot
Large
Public
$100.00/4
hour timeslot
$51.00/4 hour
timeslot
$53.00/4 hour
timeslot
$54.00/4
hour timeslot
$55.00/4 hour
timeslot
Large
Private
$250.00 for 4
hours,
additional
$50.00/4 hour
timeslot
$255.00 for 4
hours,
additional
$51.00/4 hour
timeslot
$262.00 for 4
hours,
additional
$53.00/4 hour
timeslot
$267.00 for
4 hours,
additional
$54.00/4
hour timeslot
$271.00 for 4
hours,
additional
$55.00/4 hour
timeslot
Location
Rotary Shelter with BBQ
Event
Size
Event
Type
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
Small
Public
$50.00/4 hour
timeslot
$51.00/4 hour
timeslot
$53.00/4 hour
timeslot
$54.00/4
hour timeslot
$55.00/4 hour
timeslot
Small
Private
$50.00/4 hour
timeslot
$51.00/4 hour
timeslot
$53.00/4 hour
timeslot
$54.00/4
hour timeslot
$55.00/4 hour
timeslot
Large
Public
$50.00/4 hour
timeslot
$51.00/4 hour
timeslot
$53.00/4 hour
timeslot
$54.00/4
hour timeslot
$55.00/4 hour
timeslot
Large
Private
$200.00 for 4
hours,
additional
$50.00/4 hour
timeslot
$204.00 for 4
hours,
additional
$51.00/4 hour
timeslot
$209.00 for 4
hours,
additional
$53.00/4 hour
timeslot
$213.00 for
4 hours,
additional
$54.00/4
hour timeslot
$217.00 for 4
hours,
additional
$55.00/4 hour
timeslot
SCHEDULE "E" TO FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008
TOURIST PARKS FACILITIES FEES AND CHARGES
(Amended by Bylaws: 3331, 3374, 3605)
* Wood fires are prohibited in the City of Nelson Tourist Park *
Tent Platform - 10ft x 10ft (forest area)
$ 26.00 / night
Unserviced Site (tent or camper with no hook ups)
$ 30.00 / night
Partial Serviced Site (electricity only)
$ 40.00 / night
Services Site (electricity and water)
$ 45.00 / night
Full Service Site (electricity, water and sewer)
$ 50.00 / night
Sani Dump - campers
$ 10.00 / use
Sani-dump - non-campers
$ 15.00 / use
The above rates include:
- Two people per site, one accommodation unit and one vehicle
- Free shower facilities
- Wifi in common room which includes use of kettle, toaster, fridge and
microwave
Each additional person (16 years and over)
$ 5.00 / night
Children 15 years and under
Free
Additional vehicle
$ 5.00 / night
Extra tent or structure extending beyond site
$ 5.00 / night
Coin Laundry
$ 2.00 / wash
Coin Laundry
$ 1.00 / dry
Coin Laundry
$ 1.00 / soap
Firebowl Rental
$ 10.00 / night
* Camper provides own propane tank and $100.00 deposit - Return by 11 am next day *
All Fees and Charges on this Schedule are inclusive of GST
SCHEDULE "F" TO FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008
ECOSAVE ENERGY RETROFITS PROGRAM AND
COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDEN - SYSTEM ONE PROJECT
(Amended by Bylaw 3325, 2015)
EcoSave Energy Retrofits Program Fees and Charges
Pursuant to the City of Nelson EcoSave Energy Retrofits Program Bylaw 3235, 2012,
participants in the City's EcoSave Energy Retrofits Program will pay the following fees
and charges to the City of Nelson for services under the Program:
For an application requesting services without On-Bill Financing:
Application fees - $ NIL
For an application requesting On-Bill Financing for a maximum of $10,000:
1.
Application fees - $ NIL
2.
Processing fees - $100 each time a participant requests all or a portion of
the On-Bill Financing loan to be paid to the Participant or as per
Participant's payment request(s); and
3.
Instalment repayments of any On-Bill Financing + applicable interest
Community Solar Garden - System One Fees and Charges
Customer charges are based on full cost recovery
Per Panel Cost = System Cost - Grants/Financial Contributions received
# PV modules
In any event the system per panel will not exceed $923.45
SCHEDULE "G" TO FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008
2026 Water User Rates and Charges
(Schedule G replaced by BL 3540, 2022; BL 3562, 2023; BL 3590, 2024; BL 3625, 2025; BL 3650, 2026)
DEFINITIONS FOR THIS SCHEDULE
DUPLEX is as defined in the Zoning Bylaw No. 3199, 2013, including all amendments and
replacements thereto.
GUEST SUITE is as defined in the Zoning Bylaw No. 3199, 2013, including all amendments
and replacements thereto.
LANEWAY HOUSE is as defined in the Zoning Bylaw No. 3199, 2013, including all
amendments and replacements thereto.
MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL UNIT is as defined in the City of Nelson Zoning Bylaw No.
3199, 2013, including all amendments and replacements thereto; including apartment
housing; and is not a residential strata unit.
RESIDENTIAL STRATA means a dwelling unit that is classified as a residential strata lot
as defined by the Strata Property Act.
ROW-HOUSING means any detached building divided into three or more dwelling units
separated by common party walls each with its own separate entrance and exit with private
space at grade level.
SECONDARY SUITE is as defined in the City of Nelson Zoning Bylaw No. 3199, 2013,
including all amendments and replacements thereto.
SECONDARY SUITE (CONFORMING) means either Secondary Suite or a Laneway
House:
-
that complies with the requirements of Zoning Bylaw 3199, 2013, including all
amendments and replacements thereto;
-
that complies with the requirements of the Off-Street Parking and Landscape Bylaw
No. 2374, 2013, including all amendments and replacements thereto;
-
that has received an approved final inspection by the City of Nelson Building
Inspector.
SECONDARY SUITE (NON-CONFORMING) means a Secondary Suite or a Laneway
House;
-
that does not conform to the requirements of the Secondary Suite (Conforming).
SHORT-TERM RENTAL is as defined in the Zoning Bylaw No. 3199, 2013, including all
amendments and replacements thereto.
SINGLE RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT means a single detached, Residential Strata or
Row-Housing dwelling unit which is occupied or intended to be occupied as the home or
residence of one household.
SCHEDULE OF WATER RATES 2026
Annual
Quarterly
Charge
Charge
SCHEDULE 1, RESIDENTIAL USE:
Schedules 2 and 3 relate to commercial, industrial or institutional customers billed at fixed
charge rates (not water metered rates).
SCHEDULE 2, COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL USES:
(1) Each Single Residential Dwelling Unit
(2) Each Duplex Residential Unit
(3) Each Secondary Suite (Conforming)
(4) Each Secondary Suite (Non-Conforming)
(5) Multi-Unit Residential Units
- a
Each self-contained dwelling unit
- b
Each additional room sharing bath
(6) Each Manufactured Home in a Manufactured Home Park
(7) Short Term Rental Guest Suite
19.50
$
408.00
$
102.00
$
343.00
$
n/a
127.00
$
31.75
$
509.00
$
127.25
$
Annual
Charge
Quarterly
Charge
509.00
$
127.25
$
1,017.00
$
254.25
$
408.00
$
102.00
$
78.00
$
(1)
a. First Two Fixtures
621.00
$
155.25
$
b. Next Six Fixtures
224.00
$
ea.
56.00
$
ea.
c. Any Additional Fixtures
149.00
$
ea.
37.25
$
ea.
(2) Laundromats
a. First Washing Machine
420.00
$
105.00
$
b. Each Additional Washing Machine
178.00
$
ea.
44.50
$
ea.
(3) Restaurants, Cafes and Lunch Counters
a. Seating 30 persons or less
1,052.00
$
263.00
$
b. Each additional 10 Seats or Part Thereof
224.00
$
56.00
$
(4) Tourist Accommodation
a. Each unit with bath
178.00
$
44.50
$
b. Each unit sharing bath
71.00
$
17.75
$
c. Each unit having kitchen facility
281.00
$
70.25
$
d. Beer Parlour/Public House
879.00
$
219.75
$
e. Lounges
457.00
$
114.25
$
f. Restaurant (see Restaurants)
g. Banquet Room
618.00
$
154.50
$
(5) Licensed Clubs
879.00
$
219.75
$
Offices, Retail, Shops, Community Halls, Theatres, Clubs, Bakeries, Beauty Salons,
Barber Shops, Banks, Garages, Service Stations, Warehouses and any other
unclassified business or institutional use
SCHEDULE OF WATER RATES 2026
SCHEDULE 3, INSTITUTIONAL USE:
SCHEDULE 4, WATER METERING:
(1)
Commercial, Manufacturing, Institutional or Industrial uses billed at water meter
rates: basic charge of $66.33 per quarter, plus $.0268/cubic foot or $.9509/cubic
meter.
THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO METER ANY WATER SERVICE AT ITS SOLE
DISCRETION
(1) Schools/Colleges/Universities
a. First 1 to 5 classrooms
384.00
$
ea.
96.00
$
ea.
b. Next 6 to 10 Classrooms
270.00
$
ea.
67.50
$
ea.
c. Over 10 Classrooms
117.00
$
ea.
29.25
$
ea.
(2) Churches/Chapels
582.00
$
145.50
$
(3) Daycare
499.00
$
124.75
$
Annual
Charge
Quarterly
Charge
SCHEDULE "H" TO FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008
2026 Wastewater (Sewer) Rates and Charges
(Schedule H replaced by BL 3540, 2022; BL 3562, 2023; BL 3590, 2024, BL 3625, 2025; BL 3650, 2026)
DEFINITIONS FOR THIS SCHEDULE
DUPLEX is as defined in the Zoning Bylaw No. 3199, 2013, including all amendments and
replacements thereto.
GUEST SUITE is as defined in the Zoning Bylaw No. 3199, 2013, including all amendments
and replacements thereto.
LANEWAY HOUSE is as defined in the Zoning Bylaw No. 3199, 2013, including all
amendments and replacements thereto.
MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL is as defined in the City of Nelson Zoning Bylaw No. 3199,
2013, including all amendments and replacements thereto, including apartment housing
and is not a residential strata unit.
RESIDENTIAL STRATA means a dwelling unit that is classified as a residential strata lot
as defined by the Strata Property Act.
ROW-HOUSING means any detached building divided into three or more dwelling units
separated by common party walls each with its own separate entrance and exit with private
space at grade level.
SECONDARY SUITE is as defined in the City of Nelson Zoning Bylaw No. 3199, 2013,
including all amendments and replacements thereto.
SECONDARY SUITE (CONFORMING) means either Secondary Suite or a Laneway
House:
-
that complies with the requirements of Zoning Bylaw 3199, 2013, including all
amendments and replacements thereto;
-
that complies with the requirements of the Off-Street Parking and Landscape Bylaw
No. 2374, 2013, including all amendments and replacements thereto;
-
that has received an approved final inspection by the City of Nelson Building
Inspector.
SECONDARY SUITE (NON-CONFORMING) means a Secondary Suite or a Laneway
House;
-
that does not conform to the requirements of the Secondary Suite (Conforming).
SHORT-TERM RENTAL is as defined in the Zoning Bylaw No. 3199, 2013, including all
amendments and replacements thereto.
SINGLE RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT means a single detached, Residential Strata or
Row-Housing dwelling unit which is occupied or intended to be occupied as the home or
residence of one household.
SCHEDULE OF WASTEWATER (SEWER) RATES 2026
SCHEDULE 1, RESIDENTIAL USE:
Schedules 2 and 3 relate to commercial, industrial or institutional customers billed at
fixed charge rates (not water metered rates).
SCHEDULE 2, COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL USES:
(1) Each Single Residential Dwelling Unit
(2) Each Duplex Residential Unit
(3) Each Secondary Suite (Conforming)
(4) Each Secondary Suite (Non-Conforming)
(5) Multi-Unit Residential Units
- a
Each self-contained dwelling unit
- b
Each additional room sharing bath
(6) Each Manufactured Home in a Manufactured Home Park
(7) Short Term Rental Guest Suite
n/a
919.00
$
229.75
$
735.00
$
183.75
$
919.00
$
229.75
$
1,834.00
$
458.50
$
229.00
$
57.25
$
Annual
Charge
Quarterly
Charge
168.00
$
42.00
$
735.00
$
183.75
$
622.00
$
(1)
a. First Two Fixtures
1,039.00
$
259.75
$
b. Next Six Fixtures
389.00
$
ea.
97.25
$
ea.
c. Any Additional Fixtures
246.00
$
ea.
61.50
$
ea.
(2)
Laundromats
a. First Washing Machine
789.00
$
197.25
$
b. Each Additional Washing Machine
337.00
$
ea.
84.25
$
ea.
(3)
Restaurants, Cafes and Lunch Counters
a. Seating 30 persons or less
1,929.00
$
482.25
$
b. Each additional 10 Seats or Part Thereof
389.00
$
97.25
$
(4)
Tourist Accommodation
a. Each unit with bath
337.00
$
84.25
$
b. Each unit sharing bath
159.00
$
39.75
$
c. Each unit having kitchen facility
497.00
$
124.25
$
d. Beer Parlour/Public House
1,668.00
$
417.00
$
e. Lounges
821.00
$
205.25
$
f. Restaurant (see Restaurants)
g. Banquet Room
1,041.00
$
260.25
$
(5)
Licensed Clubs
1,668.00
$
417.00
$
Offices, Retail, Shops, Community Halls, Theatres, Clubs, Bakeries, Beauty Salons,
Barber Shops, Banks, Garages, Service Stations, Warehouses and any other
unclassified business or institutional use
SCHEDULE OF WASTEWATER (SEWER) USER RATES 2026
SCHEDULE 3, INSTITUTIONAL USE
User rates noted in Schedules 1 -3 above will be reduced by 29.5% for accounts that are
Sewer customers only and not connected to the City Water system.
SCHEDULE 4, WATER METERING:
(1)
Commercial, Manufacturing, Institutional or Industrial uses billed at water meter
rates: basic charge of $129.13 per quarter, plus $.0468/cubic foot or $1.6656/cubic
meter.
THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO METER ANY WATER SERVICE AT ITS SOLE
DISCRETION
(1) Schools/Colleges/Universities
a. First 1 to 5 classrooms
769.00
$
ea.
192.25
$
ea.
b. Next 6 to 10 Classrooms
487.00
$
ea.
121.75
$
ea.
c. Over 10 Classrooms
255.00
$
ea.
63.75
$
ea.
(2) Churches/Chapels
1,109.00
$
277.25
$
(3) Daycare
907.00
$
226.75
$
Annual
Charge
Quarterly
Charge
SCHEDULE "I" TO FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008
Optical Fibre Rates and Charges
(Amended by Bylaw 3336, 2016, Bylaw 3461, 2019)
"Building"
means any structure used or intended to be used for supporting or
sheltering any use or occupancy;
"Commercial"
means any for profit business;
"Location"
means any Multi-Unit or any Single Detached Building;
"Multi-Unit"
means any detached building divided into two (2) or more units
each of which is occupied or intended to be occupied as the
business or home of one (1) business or household and may
include shared entrances, exits and other essential facilities and
services and/or units separated by common party walls each with
its own separate entrance and exit with private space at grade
level;
"Non-Profit"
means any not-for-profit organization that is registered with the BC
Registry Service'
"Residential"
means any Location whose use is residential or domestic;
"Single Detached" means any detached or semi-detaching Building consisting of one
(1) unit which is occupied or intended to be occupied as the
business or home of one (1) household or business.
"Service
Provider"
means any business that wants to deliver services over Nelson
Fibre (Not limited to the type of service provider)
FIBRE RATES:
Service Description
Monthly Charge
(per fibre strand)
*Option to Pay Fibre Lease Fees
Annually
Commercial
- Per Business, Per Building
$50.00
Non-Profit
- Per Organization, Per Building
$50.00
Public Sector/ Institutional/ Education
- Per Site (includes 2 fibre strands)
Unlimited Bandwidth
$200.00
Residential
- Per Building
$50.00
Multi-Unit
- Per Building
$150.00
SCHEDULE "I" TO FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008
Optical Fibre Rates and Charges
(Amended by Bylaw 3336, 2016, Bylaw 3461, 2019)
FIBRE CONNECTION CHARGES:
Description
One Time Charge
Minimum Installation/
Connection Fee - Intended for Additional
Connections in buildings where existing fibre ports are
available
$250
Fibre Installation Costs - New Construction
$800
* Pending Site Feasibility
Assessment
*LONG TERM FINANCING
CONTRACT: Refer to Fees and
Charges Bylaw No. 3092,
Appendix A
COLO RATES:
Description
Monthly Charge
*Option to Pay CoLo Lease Fees
Annually
Full Rack (42U)
$800.00
Half Rack (21U)
$400.00
.
6U Private Compartment
$180.00
Energy Charge (per KWh)
(as established in the Hydro Services Bylaw)
C1 Rate
SCHEDULE "J" TO FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008
RELATING TO THE CITY OF NELSON
MUNICIPAL SERVICES AND DOCUMENT FEES AND CHARGES
(Amended by Bylaw 3307, 2015)
SERVICE CHARGES
1.
Service charge on payments to City by cheque or
$ 25.00 / item
Online debit that are returned due to insufficient funds
2.
Service charge on payments for Property Tax
2.4% of payment
or Water/Sewer/Waste fees that are paid by credit card
DOCUMENT FEES
3.
List of Electors
$ 20.00 per copy
4.
By-laws
$ 0.50 per page
To a maximum of $20.00 per bylaw
5.
Tax Demand Notices
$ 2.00 per page
6.
Tax Certificates
$ 30.00 each
7.
Council & Committee Minutes
$ 0.50 per page
8.
Reports
$ 0.50 per page
To a maximum of $30.00 per report
SCHEDULE "K" to FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008
(Amended by Bylaw 3309, 2015)
being a schedule of
NELSON MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY FEES AND CHARGES
_________________________________________________________
FEES FOR RESERVING CEMETERY PLOTS
Taxes are not included
FEE
Full Burial Plot:
Cemetery Maintenance Fund
200.00
Cemetery Replacement Fund
50.00
Plot
137.50
Total
387.50
Cremation Plot
Cemetery Maintenance Fund
60.00
Cemetery Replacement Fund
25.00
Plot
16.50
Total
101.50
Infant and Child Plots
Cemetery Maintenance Fund
50.00
Cemetery Replacement Fund
25.00
Plot
55.00
Total
130.00
Non-Resident (as defined in the Cemetery Bylaw) Fee
192.50
SCHEDULE "K" to
FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008 (Amended by Bylaw 3309, 2015)
being a schedule of
NELSON MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY FEES AND CHARGES
FEES FOR OPENING AND CLOSING OF PLOTS
Taxes are not included
FEE
Full Burial Plot
Opening and Closing - standard
(1.83 m (6') deep)
660.00
Opening and Closing - double
(2.44m (8') deep - first deceased must be placed at 2.44m
and prior arrangements must be made for this)
715.00
Opening and Closing - infant/children
(1m (3') x 1.5m (5')
220.00
Perpetual care of memorials and plaques
50.00
Cremation Plot
Cremation Open and Closing
110.00
Cremation Grave Liner
50.00
Perpetual care of memorials and plaques
50.00
Total
210.00
SCHEDULE "K" to
FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008 (Amended by Bylaw 3309, 2015)
being a schedule of
NELSON MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY FEES AND CHARGES
OTHER FEES
Taxes are not included
FEE
Exhumation (Full Burial)
1,250.00
Exhumation (Cremains - ground and niche)
200.00
Weekend Extra Fee
300.00
Statutory Holiday Extra Fee
500.00
Burials after 2:00 pm (Mon - Fri)
150.00
Memorial installation fee:
-
Flat
-
Pillowtop
-
Upright
-
Crypt
-
Niche
125.00
250.00
375.00
125.00
125.00
Most cremation interments and full burials are arranged by a Funeral Home who supplies
the City with the necessary paperwork and fees for the burial. If it the cremation interment
or full burial is to be done privately, the City must have 48 hours' notice and the paperwork
(death or burial certificate and fees paid) must be received prior to the burial. If a Cremation
burial is being arranged privately, the City must receive 24 hours' notice and the paperwork
and fees must be paid prior to burial.
MAUSOLEUM INFORMATION
Mausoleum crypts (full burial) and niches (cremation) are sold by Thompson's Funeral
Service 250.352.3613. Please contact them for cost of the crypts and niches. The City
performs the opening and closing and the following fees apply:
Crypt opening and closing
225.00
Niche opening and closing
50.00
Westminster & Levels 12 - 22
650.00
SCHEDULE "L" to FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008
(Amended by BL3309, 3354, 3395, 3452)
being a schedule of
WATERWORKS REGULATION FEES AND CHARGES
CONNECTION CHARGES (New Service):
Description
Charge
1) Administration Charge
$1000.00
2) Construction Charge
Actual Cost
3) System and Fire Flow Charge
Single Family Residential Unit (includes
secondary suites and laneway houses
on same lot)
$2700.00 per lot
Tourist Accommodation
$513.00 per room
Multi Family / Duplex
$1809.00 per dwelling unit, but no
charge for a laneway house or
secondary suite
Rec Vehicle Parks
$459.00 per stall
Marina
$55.00 per berth
Mobile Home Park
$1350.00 per mobile home
Restaurants
$5800.00 per 100m2
Retail Commercial/Office
$1200.00 per 100m2
Commercial or Institutional
$400.00 per 100m2
Industrial
$100.00 per 100m2
Any lot that had a building or has an existing building and has been vacant for five or more
years will be required to pay a "new service" connection charge.
The Connection Charge (New Service) shall consist of Item 1 (Administration Charge) +
Item 2 (Construction Charge) + Item 3 (System and Fire Flow Charge)
CONNECTION CHARGES (Upgrade of Existing Service):
Description
Charge
Any increase in size of existing services or
installing fire line services
1)
Administration Charge
$1000.00
2)
Construction Charge
Actual cost
3)
System and Fire Flow Charge (for increase
in density where lower density fee has been
paid)
Difference between the higher density
charge and the original fee collected
The Connection Charge (Upgrade of Existing Service) shall consist of Item 1
(Administration Charge) + Item 2 (Construction Charge) + Item 3 (System and Fire Flow
Charge)
SCHEDULE "L" to
FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008 being a schedule of
WATERWORKS REGULATION FEES AND CHARGES
CONNECTION AND DISCONNECTION CHARGES:
Description
Charge
On or Off during Regular Working Hours (as defined in the
Waterworks Regulatory Bylaw)
$50.00
On or Off during Hours outside the Regular Working Hours
(as defined in the Waterworks Regulatory Bylaw)
$250.00
Reduced On or Off Fee outside of Regular Working Hours if
the customer can prove to the satisfaction of the Director of
Public Works and Utilities that the disconnect is the only
means of isolating a ruptured line to the dwelling
$125.00
Disconnect for Building Demolition
- Administration
- Construction
$500.00
Actual Cost
MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES:
Description
Charge
Call outs for non-emergency issues
Actual Cost
Hydrant use Permit Fee
$200.00
Temporary Use Fee
- Administration
- Construction
$200.00
Actual Cost
Water Meter Dispute Test
$100.00
Application Fee for more than one service connection
$150.00
SCHEDULE "M" to FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008
being a schedule of
ANIMAL CONTROL FEES AND CHARGES
*Amended by Bylaw 3358, 2016 - Schedule N added.
LICENCE FEES:
Classification
Annual Fee
**Neutered Male Dog
$ 30.00
**Spayed Female Dog
$ 30.00
Unneutered Male Dog
$ 70.00
Unspayed Female Dog
$ 70.00
Kennel License
$ 95.00
Vicious/Pit Bull Terrier Dog
$ 300.00
Replacement License
$ 15.00
IMPOUNDMENT FEES:
Basic Fee
$ 60.00
Vicious Dog-Basic Fee
$ 1,250.00
Unlicensed Dog
Basic Fee plus Licence Fee
Animals held for more than Twenty-four (24) hours
Basic Fee plus actual cost of
impoundment and board for each
additional day or portion thereof per
animal
** A certificate from a qualified veterinarian is required as proof that the dog has been
neutered or spayed.
SCHEDULE "N" TO
FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008
being a schedule of
BUSINESS LICENCE FEES AND CHARGES
(Amended by BL 3432, 2018; BL 3476, 2019; BL 3645, 2025; BL 3662, 2026)
DEFINITIONS FOR THIS SCHEDULE
PROFESSIONAL means any person or business practising, following, engaged in or
carrying on any profession regulated by any provincial or federal statutory body or Act, who
regularly and generally carries on business in the municipality, whether as a professional
employee, partner, proprietor or shareholder. The said businesses include, but are not
restricted to:
Accountant/Certified General & Chartered
Notary Public
Architect
Osteopath, Masseur
Barrister/Solicitor
Optometrist/Refractionist
Chiropodist
Physician/Surgeon
Chiropractor
Radiologist
Dentist/Orthodontist
Veterinarian
Engineer
Any other profession governed by Act
Land Surveyor
HOME OCCUPATION means a commercial use carried out by an occupant of a dwelling
unit for remuneration which is clearly accessory to the residential use of the dwelling.
BUSINESS LICENCE FEES:
Type of Business
Annual Fee
Credit union/Chartered bank
$1040
Gasoline or fuel service stations, including self-serve
$200
Home occupations
$80
Home occupations - Child care centre
$135
Licenced restaurant/food establishment
$420
Professional - one to seven professionals
$160
Professional - over seven professionals
$520
Restaurant/food establishment
$135
Retail liquor
$210
Retail recreational Cannabis
$210
Retail vape and tobacco
$210
Retail sales - mall or shopping center with common space over
929 sq. m.
$1040
Retail: 0-1,115 sq. m.
$135
Retail: over 1,116 sq. m.
$1040
Tourist accommodation - one to fifteen guest rooms/suites/hostels
$160
Tourist accommodation - sixteen or more guest rooms/suites
$625
All other businesses, not classified in this schedule
$135
Change of location
$100
Change of ownership, business name, and late payment fee
$40
Non-profit
$0
SCHEDULE "N" TO
FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008
being a schedule of
BUSINESS LICENCE FEES AND CHARGES
Inter-community business licence
$100
SHORT TERM RENTAL LICENCE FEES:
Annual short-term rental licence (six months to one year)
Guest room(s)
$350
Guest house or guest suite
$800
Four-month short-term rental licence
Guest room(s)
$150
Guest house or guest suite
$400
31-day short-term rental licence
Guest house or guest suite
$160
Grandfathered short term rentals
(Formerly licensed under Business Licence Bylaw 3328, 2016)
Guest room(s) (referred to as "Home Occupation" under former
Business Licence Bylaw 3328, 2016)
$80
SCHEDULE "O" TO
FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008
being a schedule of
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER GARBAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL FEES
(Amended by BL 3541, 2022; BL 3590, 2024, BL 3625, 2025; BL 3650, 2026)
The following shall be the rates charged for collection and disposal of residential garbage in
accordance with the City's Waste Management and Wildlife Attractant Bylaw
Description
Annual Fee
Single Family
Dwelling Units
Collection
Disposal
$175.00
Garbage disposal tag on
each bag
Two-Family Dwelling Unit
Collection
Disposal
$350.00
Garbage disposal tag on
each bag
Legal secondary suite within a
single family dwelling unit
Collection
Disposal
$175.00
Garbage disposal tag on
each bag
Multi-Family Dwelling Unit
(properties with up to 10 units)
Collection
Disposal
$150.00
Garbage disposal tag on
each bag
Residential Garbage Disposal
Tags
Disposal
$1.75 per tag
SCHEDULE "P" to
FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008
being a schedule of
SANITARY SEWER REGULATION FEES AND CHARGES
*Amended by Bylaw 3354, 2017 - Schedule Q added, amended by BL 3395, 3452
CONNECTION CHARGES (New Service):
Description
Charge
1) Administration Charge
$1,000.00
2) Construction Charge
Actual Cost
3) System Charge
Single Family Residential Unit (includes secondary
suites and laneway houses on same lot)
$2,000.00 per lot
Multi Family / Duplex
$1,500.00 per dwelling unit, but no
charge for a laneway house or
secondary suite
Tourist Accommodation
$950.00 per room
Rec Vehicle Parks
$950 per stall
Mobile Home Park
$1,500.00 per mobile home
Marina
$95.00 per berth
Restaurants
$8,600.00 per 100m2
Retail Commercial/Office
$850.00 per 100m2
Commercial or Institutional
$400.00 per 100m2
Industrial
$200.00 per 100m2
Any lot that had a building or has an existing building and has been vacant for five or more
years will be required to pay a "new service" connection charge.
The Connection Charge (New Service) shall consist of Item 1 (Administration Charge) +
Item 2 (Construction Charge) + Item 3 (System Charge)
CONNECTION CHARGES (Upgrade of Existing Service):
Description
Charge
Any increase in size of existing services or
installing fire line services
4)
Administration Charge
$1000.00
5)
Construction Charge
Actual cost
6)
System Charge (for increase in density
where lower density fee has been paid)
Difference between the higher
density charge and the original fee
collected
The Connection Charge (Upgrade of Existing Service) shall consist of Item 1
(Administration Charge) + Item 2 (Construction Charge) + Item 3 (System Charge)
MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES:
Description
Charge
Disconnect for Building Demolition
-
Administration
-
Construction
$500.00
Actual Cost
Call-outs for non-emergency issues
Actual Cost
SCHEDULE "Q" TO
FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008
being a schedule of
STORM DRAINAGE REGULATION FEES AND CHARGES
Amended by Bylaw 3395, 2018, schedule R added
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CONNECTION CHARGES:
Description
Charge
1) Administration Charge
$1,000.00
2) Construction Charge
Actual Cost
The Connection Charge shall consist of Item 1 (Administration Charge) + Item 2
(Construction Charge)
MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES:
Description
Charge
Disconnect for Building Demolition
- Administration
- Construction
$500.00
Actual Cost
Call-outs for non-emergency issues
Actual Cost
SCHEDULE "R" TO
FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008
PARKADE FEES AND CHARGES
(Amended by Bylaws: 3492, 3511, 3606)
PARKADE FEES (400 Block Vernon Street)
Parking fees for the Parkade are as follows:
Daily Rates:
- $2 per hour (minimum)
- $8 per day (until 5:00 p.m.)
SCHEDULE "S" TO
FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008
LICENCES TO OPERATE ON MUNICIPAL PROPERTY
(Added by Bylaw 3517, 2021)
Mobile Vending (as per the Mobile Vending & Sales Policy No. 4500.00.010)
Description
Fee
Application fee (first-time/new applicant)
$300
Application fee (annual renewal)
$100
Application fee (food or beverage service
applying to be part of a special event on City
property)
$100
Licence amendment fee (change of location
only)
$50
Electrical service (unmetered)
$320 per month, or $52 per day of the week,
per month, whichever is less
Installation of permanent meter to allow for
metered electrical service
At-cost
Connection or disconnection of metered
electrical service
$150
Location rental fee: downtown core
$500 per month, or $100 per day of the week,
per month, whichever is less
Location rental fee: all other locations
$250 per month
SCHEDULE "T" TO
FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008
(Added by BL 3528, 2021)
being a schedule of
ROAD MAINTENANCE AND CURB CUT FEES
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Curb Cuts and Road Maintenance Fees (as it relates to Road Maintenance - Curb Cut
Policy - No. 5400.05.005)
Fee Description
Fee
Application and Processing fee
$150
Penalty fee for work started prior to a permit
being issued
$300
Deposit Requirement:
If curb work is being performed as part of a building permit, no additional deposit shall
be required. If curb work is being performed solely for a curb cut by a third-party
contractor, a $500 deposit is to be paid before the work is initiated.
SCHEDULE "U" TO
FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008
(Added by BL 3547, 2022; BL 3630, 2025)
being a schedule of
FARMERS' MARKET VENDING FEES
Annual Application Fee
Description
One Time Annual Application Fee
All Vendors (to be paid on first
invoice)
$25.00
Wednesday Farmers' Market Baker Street Location
Description
Fee
Farmer
$40.00
Non-Farmer
$45.00
Food Vendor - up to 10 ft.
$45.00
Cottonwood Falls Farmers' Market - Saturdays
Description
Fee
Farmer
$40.00
Non-Farmer
$45.00
Food Vendor - up to 10 ft.
$45.00
Mother's Day/Garden Starter Market
Description
Fee
Farmer
$50.00
Non-Farmer
$55.00
Food Vendor - up to 10 ft.
$55.00
Harvest Fest
Description
Fee
Farmer
$ 75.00
Non-Farmer
$ 75.00
Food Vendor: up to 10 ft.
$ 85.00
Oversized Food Vendor: exceeds 10 ft.
$100.00
Special Evening Markets
Description
Fee
Farmer
$ 75.00
Non-Farmer
$ 75.00
Food Vendor: up to 10 ft.
$ 85.00
Oversized Food Vendor: exceeds 10 ft. $100.00
SCHEDULE "V" TO
FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW NO. 3092, 2008
(Added by BL 3636, 2025)
being a schedule of
YOUTH CENTRE FEES AND CHARGES
___________________________________________________________________
Fee Description
Fee
Centre Admission
22yrs & under $2.00
23yrs & older $3.00
Punch Pass
22 & under $15.00 for 10
23 & older $25.00 for 10
Helmet/Skateboard/Scooter Rental
$2.00
Skate Lessons
$15.00/each or 5 lessons for $60
Camps
$40.00/day
Weekday Warriors
$25.00/day
B-Day Party Rental
8 kids 2hrs $40.00
Each additional child $5.00