Planning & Development Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014
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CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT FEES AND RATES
BYLAW NO. 7683, 2014
(Adopted November 3, 2014)
This is a consolidation of the bylaws listed below. The amendment bylaws have
been combined with the original bylaw for convenience only. This consolidation
is not a legal document. Certified copies of the original bylaws should be
consulted for all interpretations and applications of the bylaws on this subject.
AMENDMENT BYLAW
EFFECTIVE DATE
7790, 2015 (Schedule A, B, C & D)
January 1, 2016
7826, 2016 (Schedule C)
April 18, 2016
7852, 2016 (S. 7, App. 3, App. 5)
July 4, 2016
7869, 2016 (Delete S. 7, Replace
Sch. A, B, C, D,
Delete Sch. E)
January 1, 2017
7930, 2017 (Replace Sch. C)
June 13, 2017
7940, 2017 (Changes to Sch. C)
October 2, 2017
7967, 2017 (Changes to Sch. A, B, C D &F)
January 1, 2018
8009, 2018 (Change to Sch. C)
May 1, 2018
8047, 2018 (Changes to Sch. B)
September 17, 2018
8061, 2018 (Replace Sch. A, B, C, D & F)
January 1, 2019
8053, 2018 (Change to Sch. C)
November 19, 2018
8076, 2019 (Changes to Sch. B)
January 14, 2019
8094, 2019 (Changes to definitions, Sch. A)
February 25, 2019
8098, 2019 (Changes to definitions,
March 11, 2019
Sch. A, B, C, F)
8129, 2019 (Replace Sch. A)
September 9, 2019
8157, 2019 (Replace Sch A, B, C, D, F)
January 1, 2020
8153, 2019 (Replace Sch C)
January 27, 2020
8177, 2020 (Replace A, D, one change to C)
January 27, 2020
8198, 2020 (Change "Public Hearing" to
May 4, 2020
"Public Consultation")
8228, 2020 (replace line 38 of Sch B)
November 9, 2020
8232, 2020 (add to S5 and replace
November 9, 2020
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Sch B, C, D, F)
8293, 2021 (add to S5 and replace
January 1, 2022
Sch A, B, C, D, F)
8358, 2022 (replace Sch A, B, C, D, F
January 1, 2023
and insert new Sch E)
8428, 2023 (amend S5.6, delete Sch B
January 1, 2024
and replace Sch A,C,D,E,F)
8478, 2024
January 1, 2025
Amendment
Adoption Date
Effective Date
8541, 2025
September 29, 2025
January 1, 2026
The bylaw numbers highlighted in this consolidation refer to the bylaws that
amended the principal Bylaw No. 7683, 2014. The number of any amending
bylaw that has been repealed is not referred to in this consolidation.
Obtainable from the Legislative Services Department
CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY
(October 31, 2025)
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CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NEW WESTMINSTER
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT FEES AND RATES
BYLAW NO. 7683, 2014
A Bylaw to Establish the Planning and Development Fees and Rates Bylaw No.
7683, 2014
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of New Westminster
deems it expedient to provide for fees for development services;
AND WHEREAS Section 194 of the Community Charter authorizes
municipalities to, by bylaw, impose fees and charges in respect of all or part of a
service of the municipality, the use of municipal property, or the exercise of
authority to regulate, prohibit or impose requirements;
AND WHEREAS Section 931 of the Local Government Act authorizes
municipalities to impose fees for an application to initiate changes to the
provisions of a plan or bylaw under Part 26 or Part 27 of the Act, and for the
issue of a local government permit under Part 26 or Part 27;
AND WHEREAS Council deems it necessary and desirable to exercise the
authority provided by the Community Charter and the Local Government Act to
cover costs of associated with the permits and applications processed by the
Development Services Department;
NOW THEREFORE, the CITY COUNCIL of the Corporation of the City of New
Westminster in open meeting assembled ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
(a)
This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Planning and Development
Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014."
(b)
Council hereby adopts Appendix A attached to this Bylaw as "Planning
and Development Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014."
(c)
Building Bylaw No. 6897, 2003 is amended by:
a. Deleting Schedule A; and
b. Replacing Section 13 with the following:
"13.1 Every person making an application for a building permit or obtaining a
service from the City shall pay the applicable fees and charges imposed in
the Planning and Development Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014.
13.2 If the building permit has not been issued and all applicable building
permit fees paid within 60 days of the date of notification to the owner that
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the permit is ready to be issued, the application shall be cancelled and
materials related to the application returned to the owner.
13.3 An application for a permit shall be cancelled if the application is
incomplete and substantially inactive for six (6) months or longer."
(d)
Plumbing Bylaw No. 4901, 1976 is amended by:
a. Deleting Schedule A; and
b. Replacing section 16 (d) (i) with "Every person making an
application for a plumbing permit or obtaining a service from the
City shall pay the applicable fees and charges imposed in the
Planning and Development Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014"
(e)
Development Approvals Procedures Bylaw No. 5658, 1987 is amended
by:
a. Deleting Schedule B; and
b. Deleting Section 4.
(f)
Downtown Redevelopment Bylaw No. 5859, 1989 is amended by:
a. Deleting Schedule A; and
b. Deleting Section 3.
BYLAW 8094, 2019
(g)
This Bylaw shall come into force January 1st, 2015.
Severability
(h)
If any part, section, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this Bylaw is for
any reason held to be invalid by the decision of any Court of competent
jurisdiction the invalid part, section, sentence, clause, phrase or word shall
be severed and the decision that is invalid shall not affect the validity of
the remainder which shall continue in full force and effect and be
construed as if the Bylaw had been adopted without such invalid portions.
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Appendix A to Bylaw No 7683, 2014:
Planning and Development Fees and Rates and Rates Bylaw
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Planning and Development Fees and Rates Bylaw No. 7683, 2014
1. Definitions / Interpretation
BYLAW 8094, 2019
BUILDING OFFICIAL means the individual designated by the City as the
Manager of Building Inspections (as that title may be changed from time to time)
and such person or persons as he or she may designate from time to time as his
or her assistants.
CITY means the City of New Westminster.
BYLAW 8098, 2019
COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: a development application
within any area designated as Comprehensive Development in the Official
Community Plan, Downtown Community Plan and/ or Queensborough
Community Plan.
IMPROVED SITE AREA means the area of lot, or portion of a lot, to be improved
including all buildings, vehicular and pedestrian circulation areas, loading,
parking, storage works, decorative areas, landscaped areas and any other areas
which have been improved.
BYLAW 8098, 2019
LARGE PROJECTS: Multi-unit residential or mixed-use projects over 6 units; or
all Commercial or Industrial projects defined at the discretion of the Director of
Development Services.
BYLAW 8098, 2019
MASTER PLANNING PROJECT: a development application within an area for
which, due to the complexity and/ or scale of the proposed development, the City
requires an applicant to prepare a master plan, showing an overall development
concept that generally includes urban design, landscaping, infrastructure, service
provision, circulation, present and future land use and/ or built form.
BYLAW 8098, 2019
MULTIPLE-PHASE PROJECT: a development application which, at the
indication of the applicant and/or, due to the complexity and/or scale of the
proposed development, at the requirement of the City, would be constructed in
distinct stages which would be outlined within a development agreement.
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NOT FOR PROFIT HOUSING means dwelling units in a development that are of
will be:
(a)
operated as rental housing for tenants who meet eligibility criteria
related to income, number of occupants, health or other similar
criteria;
(b)
secured as rental housing through a zoning bylaw under ss. 903 of
the Local Government Act, the registration of housing agreement
under s. 905 of the Local Government Act, or the registration of a
covenant under s. 219 of the Land Title Act; and
(c)
owned, leased or otherwise held by a public housing body or an
incorporated non-profit organization whose purposes include
providing housing for low and moderate income persons.
SECURED MARKET RENTAL HOUSING means dwelling units that are
occupied pursuant to a residential tenancy agreement and that are:
(a)
secured as rental housing for a minimum of 30 years by a housing
agreement under s. 905 of the Local Government Act or by
covenant under S. 219(2)(a) of the Land Title Act;
(b)
designated as affordable rental housing under s. 904(3) of the
Local Government Act;
(c)
located in a building that is not subdivided under the Strata
Property Act; or
(d)
located in a building that is subdivided under that Strata Property
Act and subject to a covenant under s. 219(2)(d) of the Land Title
Act that prohibits the sale or transfer of each of the dwelling units
separately from the other dwelling units in the building.
BYLAW 8098, 2019
SMALL PROJECTS: Residential projects that are 6 units or less; or all
Commercial or Industrial projects defined at the discretion of the Director of
Development Services.
BYLAW 8098, 2019
STUDY AREA PROJECT: a development application within any area designated
as Study Area in the Official Community Plan, Downtown Community Plan and/
or Queensborough Community Plan.
BYLAW 8098, 2019
TREE PROTECTION BARRIER SIGN: any sign required by the Director of
Development Services to be affixed to a Tree Protection Barrier per Tree
Protection and Regulation Bylaw 7799, 2016, Section 6.1(c).
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2. General Regulations
2.1 Fees and charges imposed under this bylaw shall be required for all
corresponding services, licences or permits.
2.2 Fees required by this bylaw are in addition to other applicable fees which
may be required in other bylaws.
3. Building Permit Fees
3.1 Building permit fees shall be required as outlined in Schedule A.
3.2 A re-application for a building permit, including cancelled permits, shall be
processed as a new application and is subject to payment of all
applicable fees as prescribed in Schedule A.
4. Planning Fees
4.1 Planning Fees shall be required as outlined in Schedule C.
4.2 An applicant must, at the time the application is submitted, pay the
application fees as required in Appendix C - Planning Fees.
4.3 The applicant shall be entitled to a refund of 25% of the application fee if
the application is withdrawn prior to submission of the first report to
Council or prior to any applicant submission to the New Westminster
Design Panel.
BYLAW NO. 8193, 2020
4.4 The applicant shall be entitled to a refund of a Public Consultation fee if
the application is withdrawn at least four weeks prior to any scheduled
Public Consultation.
BYLAW NO. 8193, 2020
4.5 A Public Consultation Fee shall be paid by the applicant at the time of
application and shall be required to be paid each time any portion of
the public consultation is repeated.
BYLAW NO. 8232, 2020; 8293, 2021; 8428, 2023
4.6 A Transportation Review Fee is required as outlined in Appendix 3 and
Schedule C - 2022 Planning Fees, except where an application is
deemed to be non-complex and has limited impacts to the surrounding
transportation network, the Transportation Review Fee may be waived.
BYLAW NO. 8293, 2021
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4.7 Where concurrent applications for heritage revitalization agreements and
heritage alteration permits are received at the same time and for the
same lands, only the heritage revitalization agreement fee will be
collected by the City.
5. Plumbing Fees
5.1
Plumbing Permit Fees shall be required as outlined in Schedule D.
BYLAW NO. 7852, 2016; 7869, 2016; 8358, 2022
6. Tree Protection and Regulation Fees
6.1
Tree fees shall be required as outlined in Schedule E
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Schedule 'A'
2026 Building Permit Fees
General Fees
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Alternate Solutions Fee
a.
Up to two items included in one report:
$593.00 (plus GST)
b.
Each subsequent item in same report:
$263.00 (plus GST)
c.
For an amendment to an original report
after acceptance or rejection of the
report: $169.00 (plus GST)
Change of Address
Basic service for a change of address
resulting from any processed application.
$712.00
An additional $169.00 shall be paid for the
change of or creation of a new suite or unit
number.
Comfort Letters
Basic service for the preparation of a
comfort letter (includes responses from the
Planning, Fire, Licensing, Building
Departments).
$358.00
For the preparations of a response from any
individual department only a fee of $169.00
shall be payable.
Conditional Occupancy Certificates
a.
Residential: $112.00 per dwelling unit
(maximum $7,500.00) per 30 days
b.
Other: $628.00 per 30 days
Double Permit Fee
If any work for which a permit is required
under this bylaw shall commence before a
permit has been obtained.
Double the fees and charges payable, up to
$25,625.00.
Credit Card Convenience Fee
Applicable to all payments made by credit
card. This fee is non-refundable and shall
not be returned in the event of permit
cancellation or refund.
An additional 1.75% on the invoice total for
payments made by credit card.
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Fee Description
Fee Amount
Extension of Permit
To extend a permit that has lapsed and the
City has established that the proposed work
complies with this bylaw and all other
applicable bylaws.
A base fee of $169.00 plus a fee, based
upon the City hourly rate of $84.60/hour for
staff time hourly charges as needed to
review and confirm extension request.
Occupant Load
Basic service for reviewing floor plans for
the purposes of documenting the maximum
occupant load for a business.
$169.00
Re-inspections
Where more than two inspections are necessary due to non-compliance with the provisions
of this bylaw or to correct violations from previous inspections the following charges shall
be administered:
i. Third inspection
$169.00 plus applicable taxes
ii. Fourth inspection
$332.00 plus applicable taxes
iii. Fifth inspection
$496.00 plus applicable taxes
iv. Each subsequent inspection
$663.00 plus applicable taxes
v. Where work is not ready for inspection when the inspector calls, a re-inspection
fee may be charged at $169.00, plus GST.
Revision to Permit - Prior to Permit
Issuance
Applicable to an application:
a. that requires 3 or more revisions,
and/or
b. where the design is revised and/or
substituted with a new design.
$169.00
Revision to Permit - Issued Building Permit
Base service.
Based upon the City hourly rate of
$84.60/hour for staff time (with a minimum
fee of $169.00) shall be paid.
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Fee Description
Fee Amount
Sign Permit Fees
Every application for a sign permit, as
required by Sign Bylaw No. 7867, 2017, shall
be accompanied by the applicable fees.
New Sign (or existing unpermitted signs):
$572.00
Solar Hot Water Ready Exemption
A non-refundable fee of $593.00 (plus GST)
shall be paid.
Special Inspections
Special inspections during normal working hours "(including courtesy inspections for
unissued permits);
a. A fee, based upon the City hourly rate of $84.60/hour for staff time (with a
minimum fee of $169.00) shall be paid;
Special inspection outside of normal working hours;
Monday to Friday:
a. First two hours -$127.00/hour (with a minimum fee of $254.00) shall be
paid
b. Each additional hour - $169.00/hour for staff time
Weekends:
a. A fee of $169.00/hour for staff time (with a minimum fee of $337.00) shall
be paid
b. ½ hour meal break shall be included for each shift 4 hours or more, to be
charged at the $169.00/hour rate.
Inspections conducted outside of city limits:
a. Mileage rate based on Canadian Revenue Agency requirements for
reimbursement in effect at the time of the inspection.
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Fee Description
Fee Amount
Transfer of Permit
Applicable in the event of a change of
ownership or contractor before the
construction is complete. For changes in
ownership, the new permit holder shall
become responsible for depositing with the
City, Security as required under this bylaw.
For changes in contractor, the new
contractor must take full responsibility for
the work completed to date.
$169.00 plus a fee, based upon the City
hourly rate of $84.60 for staff time hourly
charges as needed to review and confirm
request.
Building Permit Processing Fees
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Application Fee
$169.00 (non-refundable)
Paper Application Fee
All paper Building Permit Applications are
subjected to the following fees to digitize
the applications.
a.
Administration Fee: $57.00 (plus GST)
b.
All scanning/copies: $2.70 per page
(plus GST) (Paper size 8½ x11, 8 ½ x14,
11x17 and/or digital)
c.
Large format printing (paper sizes
greater than 11x17) at City's cost to
third-party vendor plus an
administrative fee of 10% of the
printing cost or $57.00 (plus GST),
whichever is greater.
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Fee Description
Fee Amount
Building Permit Fee based on Construction Value
Shall be collected as set forth below:
a. Building Plan Review Fee - A non-refundable Building Plan Review Fee shall be paid
for all applications in the amount of 50% of the Building Permit Fee (based on
Construction Value), with a minimum fee of $169.00 and a maximum fee of
$20,000.00. The Building Plan Review Fee is non-refundable (once the review has
started) and shall be credited against the Building Permit Fee when the building permit
is issued; and
b. Building Permit Issuance Fee - remainder of the Building Permit Fee less any paid
Building Plan Review Fee.
i.
$18.50 for each $1,000.00 of construction value or fraction thereof up to and
including $50,000.00
ii.
$16.40 from each $1,000.00 of construction value or fraction thereof between
$50,001.00 and $150,000.00
iii. $14.40 for each additional $1,000.00 of construction value or fraction thereof in
excess of $150,000.00
Phased Permit Fee
Permits requiring phased issuance shall be billed based on the construction value of each
phase tracked as a separate permit.
Discount for Professionals
Projects where one or more professional
engineers or architects, registered as such
under Provincial legislation, certify that the
plans comply with current Provincial
building regulations shall be given a
discount.
1% of the building permit fee up to $513.00
maximum
NOTE ON REFUNDS: No fees or part thereof paid to the City shall be refunded if a start
has been made on construction or an inspection conducted. If no start has been made and
no inspection conducted and if the Building Official so certifies, the City shall refund to the
applicant with respect to a valid building permit, 50% of the building permit fee, such
refund shall not include the Building Plan Review fee.
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Document Fees
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Permanent Records
To assist in the cost of preparing efficient
permanent construction records, every
person making application for a building
permit.
1.0% of the construction value, subject to
$14.00 minimum and $317.00 maximum.
Building Records Search - Document
$25.00 (plus GST) per document.
Building Records Search - Drawing
a.
Administration Fee: $57.00 (plus GST),
b.
All copies: $2.70 per page (plus GST)
(Paper size 8½ x11, 8 ½ x14, 11x17 and/or
digital)
c.
Large format printing (paper sizes
greater than 11x17) At City's cost to
third-party vendor plus an
administrative fee of 10% of the
printing cost or $57.00 (plus GST),
whichever is greater.
BC Registry, Land Title and Similar Reports
To assist applicants by charging a cost-
recovery fee for staff to secure Title
Reports and Company Summaries on behalf
of the applicant.
$25.00 (plus GST) per report.
Demolition Permits Fees
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Application Fee
$169.00
Demolition Permit
Accessory building such as a garage or shed
and demolition of interior commercial
spaces under 2500sq.ft.
$169.00 per building.
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Fee Description
Fee Amount
Demolition Permit
All other structures. Payment shall be
collected as set forth below:
a. Demolition Plan Review Fee - A non-
refundable Building Plan Review Fee
shall be paid for all applications in the
amount of 50% of the Demolition
Permit Fee. The Demolition Plan
Review Fee is non-refundable (once the
review has started) and shall be
credited against the Demolition Permit
Fee when the demolition permit is
issued; and
b. Demolition Permit Issuance Fee -
remainder of the Demolition Permit Fee
less any paid Demolition Plan Review
Fee.
Minimum of $1,440.00 plus an hourly charge
for demolitions exceeding 5,000 sq. ft. of
building area.
Paper Application Fee
All paper Building Permit Applications are
subjected to the following fees to digitize
the applications.
a.
Administration Fee: $57.00 (plus GST)
b.
All scanning/copies: $2.70 per page
(plus GST) (Paper size 8½ x11, 8 ½ x14,
11x17 and/or digital)
c.
Large format printing (paper sizes
greater than 11x17) at City's cost to
third-party vendor plus an
administrative fee of 10% of the
printing cost or $57.00 (plus GST),
whichever is greater.
Waste Disposal and Recycling Services
For Single Family Homes and Commercial
Interiors.
-
$309.00 non-refundable portion, plus
-
$5,438.00 per building to be
demolished, deconstructed, or
disassembled (refundable portion)
Waste Disposal and Recycling Services
For Structures Accessory to Dwelling Units.
-
$309.00 non-refundable portion, plus
-
$1,632.00 per building to be
demolished, deconstructed, or
disassembled (refundable portion)
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Fee Description
Fee Amount
Waste Disposal and Recycling Services
For all other Buildings.
-
$309.00 non-refundable portion, plus
-
100% of the demolition cost per
building to be demolished,
deconstructed, or disassembled
(refundable portion)
Fee Incentive
-
100% of the refundable portion of the
Waste Disposal and Recycling Services
Fee if the level of compliance stated on
the accepted Compliance Report is
greater than or equal to 70%; or
-
$0 if the level of compliance stated on
the accepted Compliance Report is less
than 20%; or
-
in all other cases, the following as
calculated using the level of compliance
stated on the accepted Compliance
Report, multiplied by the refundable
portion of Waste Disposal and
Recycling Services Fee:
(Level
of
compliance
÷
70)
x
Refundable Portion of Fee = Fee
Incentive
Delayed Demolition
Every application to delay demolition of a
dwelling or to relocate a second dwelling on
a lot shall be accompanied by the applicable
fees prescribed in Schedule A, Building
Permit Processing Fees (including the
Building Plan Review Fee) and may also be
subject to a security deposit in a form
acceptable to the City.
$51,250.00
Temporary Building
Every application for a temporary building
shall be accompanied by the applicable fees
prescribed in Schedule A, Building Permit
Processing Fees (Including the Building Plan
Review Fee) and may also be subject to a
security deposit in a form acceptable to the
City.
$25,625.00
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Schedule 'B'
2026 Planning and Development Fees and Rates
General and Administrative Fees
The following fees are applicable to most application types listed on this
schedule.
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Public Consultation Fee
For all applications requiring a public
consultation, including Public Hearings, City-
led Consultation and Opportunities to be
Heard.
$1,559.00
Additional Notification
Basic service for additional public meeting
and/or change of date request requiring
notification.
$2,109.00
Council Appeal
Basic service for Council reconsideration of
a Director's decision.
50% of required current application fee.
Staff Attendance at Applicant Open Houses
For large scale projects, defined as non-
residential projects or residential projects
with more than six units.
$557.00 for up to two staff members.
-
$279.00 for each additional staff
member.
Land Title Registration Fee
For all applications requiring notices or
other documentation to be registered with
the Land Title Office.
$39.00
Site Disclosure Statement Fee
Administration
Basic service for all districts.
$100.00
Land Purchase Request
Basic service for all districts.
$2,195.00 plus appraisal, survey and legal
costs. Not refundable after first report to
LUPC or Council.
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Fee Description
Fee Amount
Applicant or Owner Change
Basic service for requested change of
owner or authorized agent for any
application.
$376.00
Revisions to an Active Application
For an application that requires 3 or more
revisions.
A fee, based upon the City hourly rate of
$84.60/hour for staff time (with a minimum
fee of $169.00) shall be paid.
Application Resubmission
For an application that introduces
significant changes or a whole new design
outside the scope of suggested revisions
from staff.
A fee, based upon the City hourly rate of
$84.60/hour for staff time, with a minimum
fee of
-
$169.00 for small scale projects; or
-
$338.00 for large scale projects,
shall be paid.
Application Time Extension
Applicable at the discretion of staff, for
applications set to exceed one year of
inactivity, before they are cancelled.
Up to 50% of application fee as calculated
using current rates.
Reissuance of an Expired Permit
Review of project for which a Development
Permit was previously issued and which has
expired. Reissuance is contingent on project
compliance with this bylaw and all other
applicable bylaws.
50% of application fee as calculated using
current rates.
Delayed Satisfaction of Adoption
Requirements
For applications that have not satisfied
adoption requirements within 12 months of
the date of third reading of the project's
bylaws.
10% of the application fee, with a minimum
fee of $1,559.00 and a maximum fee of
$5,707.00
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Fee Description
Fee Amount
Preparation of Legal Documents
All costs incurred by the City for the
preparation of legal documents (such as
covenants and rights of way) shall be
recoverable and charged to the applicant.
-
$106.00 for laneway and carriage
houses;
-
$1,056.00 for applications with 6 units
or fewer;
-
$2,112.00 for applications for infill
housing, townhouses, or additions of
more than 6 units to an existing
building;
-
$3,695.00 for apartment or mixed-use
buildings of 6 storeys or less and non-
residential land uses;
-
$8,974.00 for apartment or mixed-use
buildings.
Discharge of Legal Documents
Basic service for discharge requests where
there is no current development application.
Legal costs incurred by the City, with a
minimum fee of $528.00.
Street Naming Fee
Basic service for processing a request to
name a new street created through
subdivision, or rename an existing street.
$2,784.00
Telecommunication Review
Basic service for all applications that require
review of telecommunications antennae.
$3,966.00 per application.
Landscape Plan Review
The following fees shall be paid for the
review of landscape plans in accordance
with Development or Special Development
Permits.
-
Laneway and carriage house initial
review: $295.00
-
Basic initial review: $633.00
-
Large projects: $633.00 per
tower/building, phase, or 50 townhouse
units.
-
Subsequent project reviews: $633.00
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Fee Description
Fee Amount
Landscape Inspection
The following fees shall be paid for the on-
site review of landscaping in accordance
with Development or Special Development
Permits.
-
Laneway and carriage house initial
review: $295.00
-
Basic initial review: $633.00
-
Large projects: $633.00 per
tower/building, phase, or 50 townhouse
units.
-
Subsequent project reviews: $633.00
Landscape Deposit
All applications other than Laneway and
Carriage House Development Permits,
projects with less than six units, exclusively
for child care, and/or exclusively for
affordable housing.
An amount equal to 125% of the costs of
hard and soft landscaping on the site,
including labour.
Paper Application Fee
All paper applications are subjected to the
following fees to digitize the applications.
a. Administration Fee: $57.00 (plus GST)
b. All scanning/copies: $2.70 per page
(plus GST) (Paper size 8½ x11, 8 ½ x14,
11x17 and/or digital)
c. Large format printing (paper sizes
greater than 11x17) at City's cost to
third-party vendor plus an
administrative fee of 10% of the
printing cost or $57.00 (plus GST),
whichever is greater.
Credit Card Convenience Fee
Applicable to all payments made by credit
card. This fee is non-refundable and shall
not be returned in the event of permit
cancellation or refund.
An additional 1.75% on the invoice total for
payments made by credit card.
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Preliminary Application Review
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Preliminary Application Review (PAR)
Applicable for development inquiries that
cannot proceed without City feedback on a
critical question due to their complexity.
The greater of:
-
$1,256.00;
-
$40.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. (92.90 sq. m.),
or portion thereof, of improved site
area; or
-
$159.00 per housing unit.
up to a maximum of $5,707.00.
Official Community Plan Amendment
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Official Community Plan
Basic service for Map Designation.
$48.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. (92.90 sq. m.), or a
portion thereof, of Improved Site Area (with
a minimum fee of $3,801.00) plus $19.50
per 1,000 sq. ft. (92.90 sq. m.) of improved
site area over 20,500 sq. ft. (1,904.50 sq.
m.).
Official Community Plan
Basic service for Text Amendment.
$1,144.00
Master Plan Review
An additional review fee which applies to all
Zoning Bylaw and/or Official Community
Plan Amendments for multiple-phase
projects, master planning projects, study
area projects, comprehensive development
projects and/or other sites over 6,000
square metres (64,583 sq. ft.).
$105,575.00 for the first 10,000 square
metres (107,639 sq. ft.) of site area or
portion thereof; and $416.00 per additional
100 square metres (1,076 sq. ft.) of site area
to a maximum of $474,988.00.
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Rezoning
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Rezoning
Basic services for Single Detached and
Duplex Dwelling districts, child care uses
and Text Amendments.
$3,167.00
Rezoning
Basic service, unless otherwise noted.
$41.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. (92.90 sq. m.), or a
portion thereof, of Improved Site Area, or:
-
$179.00 per housing unit for the first
60 units,
-
$159.00 per housing unit for 61 - 185
units,
-
$142.00 per housing unit for 186 - 250
units,
-
$53.00 per housing unit for 251 - 450
units,
-
$27.00 per housing unit for each
subsequent unit,
whichever is greater (with a minimum fee of
$2,520.00)
Creation of a Comprehensive Zoning District
Basic service for creation of new
Comprehensive Zoning District, unless
otherwise noted.
$2,520.00 for Basic Service;
$1,266.00 for supportive housing and child
care, or single detached dwellings and
duplexes, and other infill housing forms such
as triplexes, quadraplexes, townhouses and
infill townhouses.
Tenant Assistant Plan Review
For Rezoning applications.
$1,447.00
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Fee Description
Fee Amount
Master Plan Review
An additional review fee which applies to all
Zoning Bylaw and/or Official Community
Plan Amendments for multiple-phase
projects, master planning projects, study
area projects, comprehensive development
projects and/or other sites over 6,000
square metres (64,583 sq. ft.).
$105,575.00 for the first 10,000 square
metres (107,639 sq. ft.) of site area or
portion thereof; and $416.00 per additional
100 square metres (1,076 sq. ft.) of site area
to a maximum of $474,988.00.
Heritage Revitalization Agreement
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Heritage Revitalization Agreement
Basic service for Single Detached, Duplex
Dwelling districts and child care uses.
$41.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. (92.90 sq. m.), or a
portion thereof, of Improved Site Area (with
a minimum fee of $1,584.00).
Heritage Revitalization Agreement
Basic service, unless otherwise noted
(includes Major Amendment to Heritage
Revitalization Agreements where requested
amendments affect Form, Character, Use or
Density).
$41.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. (92.90 sq. m.), or a
portion thereof, of Improved Site Area, or:
-
$179.00 per housing unit for the first
60 units,
-
$159.00 per housing unit for 61 - 185
units,
-
$142.00 per housing unit for 186 - 250
units,
-
$53.00 per housing unit for 251 - 450
units,
-
$27.00 per housing unit for each
subsequent unit,
whichever is greater (with a minimum fee of
$2,520.00)
Heritage Revitalization Agreement Minor
Amendment
Basic service for Minor Changes that do not
affect Form, Character, Use or Density for
Single Detached and Duplex Dwelling
districts.
$26.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. (92.90 sq. m.), or a
portion thereof, of Improved Site Area (with
a minimum fee of $326.00).
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Fee Description
Fee Amount
Heritage Revitalization Agreement Minor
Amendment
Basic service for Minor Changes that do not
affect Form, Character, Use or Density for
Multiple Unit Residential, Commercial,
Industrial, and Institutional districts.
$26.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. (92.90 sq. m.), or a
portion thereof, of Improved Site Area (with
a minimum of $652.00).
Tenant Assistant Plan Review
For Heritage Revitalization Agreement
applications.
$1,448.00
Master Plan Review
An additional review fee which applies to all
Zoning Bylaw and/or Official Community
Plan Amendments for multiple-phase
projects, master planning projects, study
area projects, comprehensive development
projects and/or other sites over 6,000
square metres (64,583 sq. ft.).
$105,575.00 for the first 10,000 square
metres (107,639 sq. ft.) of site area or
portion thereof; and $416.00 per additional
100 square metres (1,076 sq. ft.) of site area
to a maximum of $474,988.00.
Heritage Alteration Permit
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Heritage Alteration Permit
Basic service for subdivision of land within
heritage conservation area.
$125.00
Heritage Alteration Permit
Basic service for demolition of building or
structure within heritage conservation area.
$1,732.00
Heritage Alteration Permit
Basic service for construction of a new
principal dwelling within heritage
conservation area.
$1,126.00
Heritage Alteration Permit
Basic service for construction of a new
Laneway or Carriage House within heritage
conservation area.
$242.00
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Fee Description
Fee Amount
Landscape Deposit
All applications other than Laneway and
Carriage House Development Permits,
projects with less than six units, exclusively
for child care, and/or exclusively for
affordable housing.
An amount equal to 125% of the costs of
hard and soft landscaping on the site,
including labour.
NOTE: Heritage Alteration Permits not listed above for properties outside heritage
conservation area, and for alteration of land, buildings, structures, or protected features
within heritage conservation area are free of charge.
Development Variance Permit
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Development Variance Permit
Basic service for all districts, unless
otherwise noted.
$48.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. (92.90 sq. m.), or a
portion thereof, of Improved Site Area, or
$98.00 per housing unit, whichever is
greater (with a minimum fee of $2,227.00).
Development Variance Permit
Basic service for a delegated DVP, modified
site plan for a protected tree (Tree
Protection and Regulation Bylaw No. 7799,
2016), and child care.
$24.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. (92.90 sq. m.), or a
portion thereof, of Improved Site Area, or
$47.00 per housing unit, whichever is
greater (with a minimum fee of $772.00).
Development Variance Permit
Basic service for Variances to the Sign
Bylaw.
$1,143.00
Development Variance Permit Amendment
Basic service for all districts including
Variances to the Sign Bylaw.
$26.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. (92.90 sq. m.), or a
portion thereof, of Improved Site Area (with
a minimum fee of $652.00).
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Board of Variance
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Board of Variance Application
Basic service for Single Detached Dwelling
districts.
$545.00
Board of Variance Application
Basic service, unless otherwise noted.
$49.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. (92.90 sq. m.), or a
portion thereof, of Improved Site Area, or
$97.00 per housing unit, whichever is
greater (with a minimum fee of $492.00).
Temporary Use Permit
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Temporary Use Permit
Basic service, unless otherwise noted.
$62.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. (92.90 sq. m.), or a
portion thereof, of Improved Site Area, or
$123.00 per housing unit, whichever is
greater (with a minimum fee of $2,482.00).
Temporary Use Permit
Basic service for all districts involving a non-
profit organization.
$41.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. (92.90 sq. m.), or a
portion thereof, of Improved Site Area, or
$81.00 per housing unit, whichever is
greater (with a minimum fee of $1,143.00).
Temporary Use Permit Amendment
Basic service for all districts.
$26.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. (92.90 sq. m.), or a
portion thereof, of Improved Site Area (with
a minimum of $652.00).
Landscape Deposit
All applications other than a Laneway and
Carriage House Development Permits,
projects with less than six units, exclusively
for child care, and/or exclusively for
affordable housing.
An amount equal to 125% of the costs of
hard and soft landscaping on the site,
including labour.
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Development Permit
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Development Permit
Basic service for all Development Permits,
unless otherwise noted.
$48.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. (92.90 sq. m.), or a
portion thereof, of Improved Site Area, or,
-
$179.00 per housing unit for the first
60 units,
-
$159.00 per housing unit for 61 - 185
units,
-
$142.00 per housing unit for 186 - 250
units,
-
$53.00 per housing unit for 251 - 450
units,
-
$27.00 per housing unit for each
subsequent unit,
whichever is greater (with a minimum fee of
$3,074.00).
Development Permit
Basic service for Industrial and Mixed
Employment, and Employment Lands
Development Permits, unless otherwise
noted.
$26.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. (92.90 sq. m.), or a
portion thereof, of Improved Site Area (with
a minimum fee of $3,074.00).
Development Permit
Projects with less than six residential units,
unless otherwise noted.
$2,227.00
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Fee Description
Fee Amount
Development Permit
Basic service for:
-
Laneway House and Carriage House
Development Permits,
-
changes to an existing building that do
not include changes to massing,
-
changes to landscaping, surface parking
lots, or accessory buildings,
-
temporary residential unit sales centres,
unless otherwise noted, or
-
minor addition (maximum 500 square
metres/ 5,382 square feet of gross
floor area or 10 percent of total floor
space of building, whichever is greater)
unless otherwise noted.
$1,574.00
Development Permit Amendment
Basic service for all Development Permit
Amendments, unless otherwise noted.
$26.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. (92.90 sq. m.), or a
portion thereof, of Improved Site Area (with
a minimum fee of $1,225.00).
Development Permit Amendment
Basic service for Industrial and Mixed
Employment, and Employment Lands
Development Permit Amendments, unless
otherwise noted.
$26.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. (92.90 sq. m.), or a
portion thereof, of Improved Site Area (with
a minimum fee of $1,225.00).
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Fee Description
Fee Amount
Development Permit Amendment
Basic service for:
-
changes to an existing building that do
not include changes to massing,
-
changes to landscaping, surface parking
lots, or accessory buildings,
-
temporary residential unit sales centres,
or
-
minor addition (maximum 500 square
metres/ 5,382 square feet of gross
floor area or 10 percent of total floor
space of building, whichever is greater)
unless otherwise noted.
$1,574.00
Development Permit Amendment
Basic service for amendments to Laneway
House and Carriage House Development
Permit Amendments.
$326.00
Minor Development Permit or Minor
Development Permit Amendment
Basic service for:
-
Hazard Area Development Permit
-
Natural Features Development Permit
-
improvements with a total value of
$100,000 or less, or
-
façade renovation for buildings
affected by water penetration.
$326.00
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Fee Description
Fee Amount
Master Plan Review
An additional review fee which applies to all
Zoning Bylaw and/or Official Community
Plan Amendments for multiple-phase
projects, master planning projects, study
area projects, comprehensive development
projects and/or other sites over 6,000
square metres (64,583 sq. ft.).
$105,575.00 for the first 10,000 square
metres (107,639 sq. ft.) of site area or
portion thereof; and $416.00 per additional
100 square metres (1,076 sq. ft.) of site area
to a maximum of $474,988.00.
Development Permit Landscape Deposit
Applications for Laneway and Carriage
House Development Permits, projects with
less than six units, exclusively child care,
and/or exclusively affordable housing.
$7,918.00
-
$5,279.00 for each additional unit up
to 6 units
Landscape Deposit
All applications other than Laneway and
Carriage House Development Permits,
projects with less than six units, exclusively
for child care, and/or exclusively for
affordable housing.
An amount equal to 125% of the costs of
hard and soft landscaping on the site,
including labour.
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Special Development Permit
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Special Development Permit
Basic service for all Special Development
Permits, unless otherwise noted.
$48.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. (92.90 sq. m.), or a
portion thereof, of Improved Site Area, or,
-
$179.00 per housing unit for the first
60 units,
-
$159.00 per housing unit for 61 - 185
units,
-
$142.00 per housing unit for 186 - 250
units,
-
$53.00 per housing unit for 251 - 450
units,
-
$27.00 per housing unit for each
subsequent unit,
whichever is greater (with a minimum fee of
$3,074.00).
Special Development Permit
Projects with less than six residential units,
unless otherwise noted.
$2,227.00
Special Development Permit
Basic service for:
-
changes to an existing building that do
not include changes to massing,
-
changes to landscaping, surface parking
lots, or accessory buildings,
-
temporary residential unit sales centres,
or
-
minor addition (maximum 500 square
metres/ 5,382 square feet of gross
floor area or 10 percent of total floor
space of building, whichever is greater)
unless otherwise noted.
$1,574.00
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Fee Description
Fee Amount
Special Development Permit Amendment
Basic service for all Development Permit
Amendments, unless otherwise noted.
$26.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. (92.90 sq. m.), or
portion thereof, of Improved Site Area (with
a minimum fee of $1,225.00).
Special Development Permit Amendment
Basic service for:
-
changes to an existing building that do
not include changes to massing,
-
changes to landscaping, surface parking
lots, or accessory buildings,
-
temporary residential unit sales centres,
or
-
minor addition (maximum 500 square
metres/ 5,382 square feet of gross
floor area or 10 percent of total floor
space of building, whichever is greater
unless otherwise noted.
$1,574.00
Minor Special Development Permit or Minor
Special Development Permit Amendment
Basic service for:
-
improvements with a total value of
$100,000 or less, or
-
façade renovation for buildings
affected by water penetration.
$326.00
Special Development Permit - All Types
Reissuance of an expired permit.
50% of application fee as calculated using
current rates.
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Fee Description
Fee Amount
Master Plan Review
An additional review fee which applies to all
Zoning Bylaw and/or Official Community
Plan Amendments for multiple-phase
projects, master planning projects, study
area projects, comprehensive development
projects and/or other sites over 6,000
square metres (64,583 sq. ft.).
$105,575.00 for the first 10,000 square
metres (107,639 sq. ft.) of site area or
portion thereof; and $416.00 per additional
100 square metres (1,076 sq. ft.) of site area
to a maximum of $474,988.00.
Comprehensive Sign Permit Review
Basic service for sign plans required as part
of Development Permit approvals.
$593.00
Development, Special Development Permit
Landscape Deposit
Secured rental residential unit additions to
an existing rental building.
$7,918.00
Landscape Deposit
All applications other than a Laneway and
Carriage House Development Permits,
projects with less than six units, exclusively
for child care, and/or exclusively for
affordable housing.
An amount equal to 125% of the costs of
hard and soft landscaping on the site,
including labour.
Transportation Review
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Transportation Review - Pre Application
Review
Applicable to applications undergoing a
Preliminary Application Review (PAR).
$264.00
Transportation Review - Official Community
Plan Amendment
$2,639.00
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Fee Description
Fee Amount
Transportation Review - Rezoning
Basic service for all districts.
The greater of:
-
$1,584.00;
-
$22.00 per 100 sq. metre, or a portion
thereof, of gross floor area for non-
residential uses;
-
$74.00 per housing unit for the first
250 units; or
$22.00 per housing unit for each
subsequent unit.
Transportation Review - Heritage
Revitalization Agreements
Basic service, for residential uses five units
or greater, and all non-residential uses 100
square metres or greater in gross floor area.
The greater of:
-
$1,584.00; or
-
$22.00 per 100 sq. metre, or a portion
thereof, of gross floor area; or,
Unit fee, calculated as follows:
-
$74.00 per housing unit for the first
250 units;
$22.00 per housing unit for each
subsequent unit
Transportation Review - Temporary Use
Permit
Basic service for all districts except those
involving a non-profit organization.
$792.00
Transportation Review - Temporary Use
Permit Amendment
Basic service for all districts involving a
non-profit organization.
$264.00
Transportation Review - Development
Permit
Basic service for all Residential
Development Permits, unless otherwise
noted.
$1,056.00
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Fee Description
Fee Amount
Transportation Review - Development
Permit
Basic service for Industrial and Mixed
Employment, and Employment Lands
Development Permits, unless otherwise
noted.
The greater of:
-
$1,454.00; or
$13.00 per 100 sq. metres or a portion
thereof, of improved site area
Transportation Review - Special
Development Permit
Basic service for all Residential
Development Permits, unless otherwise
noted.
$1,056.00
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Schedule 'C'
2026 Plumbing Fees
1.0 Plumbing Fixture Permit Fee Schedule
Fee Description
Fee Amount
1 to 4 fixtures
Each additional fixture
Backflow Assembly Test Report
$169.00 (minimum permit fee)
$39.00
$31.00 (annual test fee)
For the purpose of this section, the following is an example list (not exhaustive) of
items considered plumbing fixtures:
Automatic washer
Glass washer
Neutralizing tank
Backflow assembly
Grease interceptor
Patio drain
Bar sink
Hand sink
Planter drain
Bathtub
Hot water heater
Pot sink
Bed pan washers/grinder
Hot water storage tank
Roof drain
Bidet
Hub drain
Sanitary B.W.V.
Condensate drain
Hose bib
Sanitary lift station
Deck drain
Janitor sink
Shower
Dialysis machine
Ice makers
Steam machine
Dishwasher
Kitchen sink
Urinal
Drinking fountain
Laundry tub
Wash basin
Floor drain
Lawn irrigation
Water closet
Foot bath
Mop sink
Water filter
Swimming pool
Backwash sump
Future drainage/venting/
water connection
Specialty and/or proprietary
equipment/fixture*
*Specialty and/or proprietary equipment/fixtures typically found in medical, mercantile,
commercial and industrial applications requiring a connection to the domestic water supply
system and/or storm sewer system and/or sanitary sewer system. (Specialty equipment
designation, if in question, shall be determined by the Plumbing Inspector.)
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2.0 Domestic Water Re-pipe Fee Schedule
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Per Suite Fee
$67.00 per suite (fee includes in-suite
water pipe and distribution mains)
Single Family Dwelling
$169.00 min. permit fee (1-4 fixtures)
$226.00 (5-9 fixtures)
$301.00 (10-15 fixtures)
$364.00 (16-20 fixtures)
$431.00 (21-25 fixtures)
$497.00 (26-30 fixtures)
Domestic Water Mains and/or Risers Re-
pipe Installation Only
$169.00 for the first 100 feet or less
$66.00 for each additional 100 feet or
portion thereof
$169.00 (min. permit fee)
3.0 Plumbing & Outside Services Permit Fee Schedule
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Residential (SFD & Duplex), Townhomes
$79.00 each item ($169.00 min. permit fee)
Septic Tank Removal
Solid Rain Water Leader
Piping
Sanitary Lift Station
Storm Lift Station
Catch Basin
Storm Sewer
Drain Tile
Storm Sump
Sanitary Sewer
Trench Drain
Water Service
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Fee Description
Fee Amount
Multi-residential (three or more dwelling
units), Commercial and Industrial
All piping $2.70 per foot ($169.00 min.
permit fee)
Drain Tile
Storm Sewer
Sanitary Sewer
Water Service
Solid Rain Water Leader
Piping
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Precast Concrete Works and Associated
Receptacles
$79.00 each item ($169.00 min. permit fee)
Catch Basin
Sanitary Lift Station
Floor Drain
Storm Lift Station
Manhole
Storm Sump
Oil Interceptor
Trench Drain
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Waterworks
$79.00 each item ($169.00 min. permit fee)
Combined Water Service
Domestic Water Service
Fire Hydrant
Fire Line
Isolating Valve
Yard Hydrant
4.0 Paper Application Fee
All paper Plumbing, Hydronic Heating, and Outside Services Permit Applications are
subjected to the following digitization fees
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Administration Fee
$57.00 (plus GST)
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Fee Description
Fee Amount
All scanning/copies (paper size 8½ x11, 8 ½
x14, 11x17 and/or digital)
$2.70 per page (plus GST)
Large format printing (paper sizes greater
than 11x17)
At City's cost to third-party vendor plus an
administrative fee of 10% of the printing
cost or $57.00 (plus GST), whichever is
greater.
5.0 Hydronic Heating Permit Fee Schedule
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Residential (SFD & Duplex)
$461.00 Flat Rate per dwelling unit
6.0 Sprinkler Permit Fee Schedule
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Residential (SFD & Duplex), Townhomes
$169.00 1st Sprinkler Head
$4.22 Each additional sprinkler head
Fee Description
Fee Amount
All other buildings
$331.00 1st Sprinkler Head
$4.22 Each additional sprinkler head
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Additional Sprinkler Permit Charges
$79.00 each item ($169.00 min. permit
fee)
Alarm Valves
Fire Department
Connection
Yard Hydrants
Chemical Based
System
Fire Hydrants
1 1/2" Hose Valve
Compressor
Fire Pumps
2 1/2" Hose Valve
Deluge Valve
Flow Switch
Pre-action Valve
Dry Pipe Valves
Standpipe
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7.0 Miscellaneous Fee Schedule
Fee Description & Amount
DOUBLE PERMIT FEE
If any work for which a permit is required under this bylaw commences before a permit has
been obtained, the fees and charges payable shall be doubled, to a maximum fee of
$10,865.00
REFUNDS
No fees or part thereof paid to the City shall be refunded if a start has been made on
construction or an inspection conducted. If no start has been made and no inspection
conducted and if the Building Official so certifies, the City shall refund to the applicant
50% of the applicable permit fee.
RE-INSPECTION FEES
Where more than two inspections are necessary due to non-compliance with the provisions
of this bylaw or to correct violations from previous inspections the following charges shall
be administered:
i. Third inspection
$169.00 plus applicable taxes
ii. Fourth inspection
$332.00 plus applicable taxes
iii. Fifth inspection
$496.00 plus applicable taxes
iv. Each subsequent inspection
$663.00 plus applicable taxes
v. Where work is not ready for inspection when the inspector calls, a re-inspection
fee may be charged at $169.00, plus GST.
CHANGE/REMOVAL OF CONTRACTOR
In the event of a change of contractor before construction is completed; a valid permit may
be transferred to a new contractor upon payment of a recording fee of $169.00. The new
contractor must take full responsibility for the work completed to date.
RENEWAL OF LAPSED PERMITS
Where a permit has lapsed and the proposed work is at a stage that is still accessible for
inspection the permit may be renewed upon payment of $169.00 plus a fee, based upon
the City hourly rate of $84.60/hour for staff time hourly charges as needed to review and
confirm extension request.
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Fee Description & Amount
REVISIONS TO PERMITS
a. REVISION PRIOR TO PERMIT ISSUANCE
A fee, based upon the City hourly rate of $84.60/hour for staff time (with a
minimum fee of $169.00) shall be paid on an application
i)
that requires 3 or more revisions, and/or
ii) where the design is revised and/or substituted with a new design
b. REVISION TO ISSUED PERMIT
A fee, based upon the City hourly rate of $84.60/hour for staff time (with a
minimum fee of $169.00) shall be paid on an application
SUBDIVIDING A SINGLE PROJECT BETWEEN MULTIPLE CONTRACTORS
Where a Plumbing/Sprinkler/Services/Hydronic Heating project covered by a single Building
Permit is then divided into two or more phases with multiple mechanical contractors the
full permit fee shall be collected from each individual contractor for their portion of work.
Credit Card Convenience Fee
An additional fee of 1.75% shall be added to the total cost of the invoice to any permits
paid by credit card online. This fee is non-refundable and shall not be returned in the event
of permit cancellation or refund.
8.0 Special Inspections (linked or not linked to an issued permit)
Fee Description & Amount
Special inspection during normal working hours (including courtesy inspections for
unissued permits):
i.
A fee, based upon the City hourly rate of $84.60/hour for staff time (with a
minimum fee of $169.00) shall be paid
Special inspection outside normal working hours:
i.
Monday to Friday:
i.
First two hours - $127.00/hour (with a minimum fee of $254.00) shall be
paid
ii.
Each additional hour - $169.00/hour for staff time
ii. Weekends:
i.
A fee of $169.00/hour for staff time (with a minimum fee of $337.00) shall
be paid
ii.
½ Hour meal break shall be included for each shift 4 hours or more, to be
charged at $169.00/hour rate.
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Fee Description & Amount
Inspections conducted outside of City Limits
Shall be charged an additional fee for mileage:
i.
Mileage rate based on Canadian Revenue Agency requirements for
reimbursement in effect at the time of the inspection.
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Schedule 'D'
2026 Tree Protection and Regulation Fees
Application Fee
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Application Fee
$132.00
Application Fee (Resident Applicant)
$0.00 if addressing only a
hazardous tree
Application Fee (Resident Applicant)
$106.00
Paper Application Fee (Additional Fee)
All paper applications are subjected to the following
digitization fees
1. Administration Fee
2. All scanning/copies (paper size 8½ x11, 8 ½ x14,
11x17 and/or digital)
3. Large format printing (paper sizes greater than
11x17)
a. $57.00 (plus GST)
b. $2.70 per page (plus GST)
c. At City's cost to third-party
vendor plus an administrative
fee of 10% of the printing cost
or $57.00 (plus GST), whichever
is greater.
Credit Card Convenience Fee
An additional fee of 1.75% shall be
added to the total cost of the
invoice to any permits paid by
credit card online. This fee is non-
refundable and shall not be
returned in the event of permit
cancellation or refund.
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Tree Permit Fee
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Permit fee (general)
$106.00 per tree for first 5
trees to be cut or removed,
$211.00 per tree for each
additional tree to be cut or
removed,
$158.00 per specimen tree
for the first tree, $264.00 per
tree for each additional
specimen tree to be cut or
removed.
Permit fee for cutting or removal of hazardous
trees only
a. Permit to cut or remove a single hazardous
tree
b. Permit to cut or remove multiple
hazardous trees
a. $79.00
b. $79.00 for the first tree, plus
$26.00 for each additional
tree to be cut
Permit fee for transplanting a protected tree
$0.00 plus security deposit as
follows:
Non-resident Applicant: $792.00
Resident Applicant: $686.00
Permit fee (Resident Applicant)
$0.00 per hazardous tree
and $81.00 per tree for all
other trees to a maximum fee
of $1,584.00.
Water bag
For all issued tree removal/replacement permits.
$27.00 per bag*
*Optional service being
provided to applicants
choosing to purchase a water
bag directly from City.
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Security or Cash-in-Lieu for Replacement Trees
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Security or cash-in-lieu per replacement tree (general)
Non-resident Applicant: $792.00
Resident Applicant: $686.00
Security or cash-in-lieu per replacement tree
When replacing a hazardous specimen tree
Non-resident Applicant: $792.00
Resident Applicant: $686.00
Security or cash-in-lieu per replacement tree
When replacing a non-hazardous specimen tree.
Non-resident Applicant:
$12,933.00
Resident Applicant: Minimum of
$6,335.00 to a maximum of
$10,811.00
Security or cash-in-lieu per replacement tree
When replacing a hazardous non-specimen tree.
Non-resident Applicant: $792.00
Resident Applicant: $686.00
Maximum combined security or cash-in-lieu for all
replacement trees for Resident Applicants
$10,811.00
Cash-in-lieu per replacement tree per City tree
removed
$897.00
Securities for Retained Trees
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Security per retained protected tree
For other than a specimen tree.
Non-resident Applicant:
$3,959.00
Resident Applicant or CRZ
Resident Requestor: $2,703.00
to a maximum of $10,811.00
Security per retained specimen tree
Non-resident Applicant:
$15,836.00
Resident Applicant or CRZ
Resident Requestor: $10,811.00
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Fee Description
Fee Amount
Maximum combined security for retained protected
trees
Including specimen trees, for a Resident Applicant or a
CRZ Resident Requestor
$10,811.00
Tree Protection Barrier Inspection Fees
Fee Description
Fee Amount
Inspection of tree protection barriers
For non-resident applicants.
$158.00 for first tree barrier
inspection plus
$26.00 per each additional
barrier on a lot.
Inspection of tree protection barriers
For resident applicants.
$106.00 for first tree barrier
inspection plus
$26.00 per each additional
barrier on a lot.
Return inspection of tree protection barriers
For non-resident applicants
$158.00 for first tree barrier
inspection plus
$26.00 per each additional
barrier on a lot.
Return inspection of tree protection barriers
For resident applicants.
$106.00 for first tree barrier
inspection plus
$26.00 per each additional
barrier on a lot.
Tree protection barrier sign deposit
$32.00 per sign, refundable
upon return of each sign.