Fees & rates — New Westminster, British Columbia

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In the City of New Westminster, British Columbia, fees & rates rules are set by Anvil Theatre Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 8209, 2020 and 7 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-25. Schedule scope: Fees and charges for Anvil Theatre rentals and staffing in New Westminster. Notable fees: Standard performance (Prime Time Fri-Sun) $2,228; NFP bare stage rehearsal (Mon-Thu) $478; Technical Supervisor $43.46/hr; Security $27.16/hr. Effective date: January 1, 2025.

Anvil Theatre Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 8209, 2020 adopted bylaw
schedule scope Fees and charges for Anvil Theatre rentals and staffing in New Westminster Appendix "A" — "ANVIL THEATRE FEES AND CHARGES"
notable fees Standard performance (Prime Time Fri-Sun) $2,228; NFP bare stage rehearsal (Mon-Thu) $478; Technical Supervisor $43.46/hr; Security $27.16/hr Appendix "A", Schedule A to Bylaw No. 8482, 2024
effective date January 1, 2025 8482, 2024 — Effective Date: January 1, 2025
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Sets rental fees and rates for use of the Anvil Centre theatre and event facilities.

Community Services Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 8529, 2025 adopted bylaw
schedule scope Anvil Theatre, Business Licence, Bylaw Services, Community Event, Cultural Services, Filming fees (Schedules A-F) Schedules A-F
notable fees business licence 1-3 employees $214; cannabis retail $3,269; IMBL $300; B&B $214; solid waste 120L residential $515.85/yr; sewer single detached $1,436.01/yr; water single detached $927.58/yr; film permit $300; application fee $59 Schedule B
effective date January 1, 2026 s.5
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Sets fees for community centre programs, recreation facilities, and community services.

Cultural Services Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7875, 2016 adopted bylaw
schedule scope Cultural Services fees and charges covering Arts, Heritage, Museum, Archives, New Media Gallery, Art + Technology rentals, programs, and admissions Appendix A — "Cultural Services Fees & Charges / Arts, Heritage, Museum, Archives, New Media Gallery, Art + Technology"
notable fees Admission by donation (Samson V, Irving House, Museum, New Media Gallery); community studio rental $9.80–$38.40/hr; upright piano $56.90/booking day; archive photocopy $0.60/page; scanned image $16.50 Appendix A (Rentals, Programs Fees and Admissions, Archive Reproduction Fees sections)
effective date January 1, 2025 Amendment table: Bylaw 8477, 2024 — effective date January 1, 2025
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Establishes fees for cultural programs, event spaces, and arts facilities operated by the City.

Engineering User Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7553, 2013 adopted bylaw
schedule scope animal control, cemetery, commercial towing, solid waste, highway use, sewer, soil deposit, street/traffic, subdivision, waterworks, water shortage, SDU security, ferry, micromobility (Parts 1-14) Parts 1-14
notable fees dog licence unsterilized $73 before Mar 1; sewer single detached $1,436.01/yr flat; water single detached $927.58/yr flat; solid waste 120L $515.85/yr; commercial sewer minimum $113.64/month; parking permit $55/yr first two Parts 1, 4, 6, 7
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Sets fees for engineering services including permits, inspections, and utility connection charges.

Fees Bylaw No. 6186, 1994 adopted bylaw
schedule scope tax/administrative services, FOI fees Schedule A
notable fees tax demand notice $20; statement of tax information $48; photocopy bylaws $0.25/page; wall-size map $38.50; tax sale registration $175 Schedule A
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General municipal fees bylaw establishing charges for City services and permits.

Parks & Recreation Fees Bylaw No. 6673, 2001 adopted bylaw
schedule scope parks and recreation facility rentals, arena ice/dry floor, pool, sports fields, programs, admissions (Schedule A) Schedule A
notable fees room ≤25 people business $55/hr; arena ice prime all users $334.52/hr; adult active 1-visit $7.33; annual pass adult $565.71 Schedule A
effective date January 1, 2026 Schedule A amendment
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Sets fees for City parks and recreation facilities, programs, and amenities.

Planning & Development Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014 adopted bylaw
schedule scope building permits, demolition, planning applications, plumbing, tree protection Schedule A
notable fees building permit $18.50 per $1,000 up to $50k; rezoning min $2,520-$3,167; sign permit $572; application fee $169 non-refundable; plumbing 1-4 fixtures $169 Schedule A
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Sets fees for planning and development applications including rezoning, subdivision, and development permits.

Police Fees Bylaw No. 7874, 2015 adopted bylaw
schedule scope police cost recovery for securing premises Schedule A
notable fees Costs of City or Contractor plus 10% (Schedule A) Schedule A
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Sets fees charged by the New Westminster Police Department for records, reports, and police services.

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