Fees & rates — Oak Bay, British Columbia

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District Municipality of Oak Bay has 3 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-08.

Administrative Charges Bylaw 4008 adopted bylaw

Establishes administrative charges and fees for municipal services and bylaw-related costs in Oak Bay.

Amenity Cost Charge Bylaw 4892 adopted bylaw
schedule scope amenity cost charges for subdivisions and building permits for social, cultural, heritage, recreational, environmental amenities Schedule A
notable fees Low-Density Residential $9,465/lot or unit; Medium Density Residential $6,441/unit; High Density Residential $3,921/unit; Commercial $6.16/m2 GFA; Industrial $2.52/m2 GFA; Institutional $6.16/m2 GFA Schedule A
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Establishes amenity cost charges levied on new development to fund community amenities in Oak Bay.

Development Cost Charge Bylaw 4891 (2024) adopted bylaw
schedule scope development cost charges for subdivisions and building permits — transportation, sewer, water, drainage, parks, fire, police Schedule A
notable fees Low-Density Residential $26,187/lot or unit; Medium Density Residential $16,747/unit; High Density Residential $10,871/unit; Commercial $84.08/m2 GFA; Industrial $45.23/m2 GFA; Institutional $84.08/m2 GFA Schedule A
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Establishes development cost charges imposed on new development to fund infrastructure in Oak Bay.

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