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 "answer": "In the Town of Sidney, British Columbia, development charges & levies rules are set by DCC & ACC Program Update (Sidney) and 4 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-26. Charge per single-detached home: Low Density Residential: $18,344 per lot/dwelling unit (total DCC+ACC). Charge per apartment unit: High Density Residential: $7,142 per dwelling unit (total DCC+ACC). Non-residential charge: Commercial: $56.71/m2 GFA; Industrial: $21.77/m2 GFA; Institutional: $56.71/m2 GFA (total DCC+ACC).",
 "municipality_id": "gx-000127",
 "municipality": "Sidney",
 "status_type": "Town",
 "jurisdiction": "British Columbia",
 "country": "CA",
 "topic": "development_charges",
 "label": "Development charges & levies",
 "status": "found",
 "last_verified": "2026-10-26",
 "official_website": "https://www.sidney.ca/",
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   "primary": true,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "DCC & ACC Program Update (Sidney)",
   "category": "development_charges",
   "document_type": "announcement",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2026-09-14",
   "document_url": "https://www.sidney.ca/projects/dcc-acc-program-update/",
   "summary": "rates page: new DCC Bylaw 2301 and ACC Bylaw 2302 adopted Sept 14, 2026; Bylaw 2303 adopted Sept 28, 2026; fees effective on adoption; former Bylaw 1440 repealed.",
   "discovered_by": "dc-bc",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-19",
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   "facts": {
    "single_detached_charge": "Low Density Residential: $18,344 per lot/dwelling unit (total DCC+ACC)",
    "apartment_charge": "High Density Residential: $7,142 per dwelling unit (total DCC+ACC)",
    "non_residential_charge": "Commercial: $56.71/m2 GFA; Industrial: $21.77/m2 GFA; Institutional: $56.71/m2 GFA (total DCC+ACC)",
    "services_covered": "DCCs: transportation, water, drainage, sewer, parkland, fire, police, solid waste/recycling. ACCs: community centres, recreation, libraries, daycares, public spaces.",
    "exemptions": "DCC/ACC exemptions: public worship; units ≤29 m2; permits ≤$50,000; prior DCC; complete in-stream applications. ACC also: inclusionary, cooperative, supportive, transitional housing, emergency shelters. Waivers for eligible not-for-profit rental.",
    "payment_timing": "DCCs: at subdivision for low-density lots; at building permit for medium/high-density residential, commercial, industrial, institutional."
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "single_detached_charge": "DCC and ACC Rates",
    "apartment_charge": "DCC and ACC Rates",
    "non_residential_charge": "DCC and ACC Rates",
    "services_covered": "DCCs are one-time fees collected; ACCs are one-time fees collected",
    "exemptions": "not payable in these instances; DCC and ACC reductions",
    "payment_timing": "DCCs are paid by applicants/developers at the time of"
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/sidney/development-charges/dcc-acc-program-update/",
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   "title": "Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 1440",
   "category": "development_charges",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://www.sidney.ca/wp-content/uploads/1440-Development-Cost-Charge-Bylaw.pdf",
   "summary": "Establishes development cost charges imposed on new development in Sidney.",
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   "captured_at": "2026-06-08T05:38:58+00:00",
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   "document_number": "1440",
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   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/sidney/development-charges/bylaw-1440/",
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   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Town of Sidney Amenity Cost Charges Bylaw No. 2302",
   "category": "development_charges",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2026-09-14",
   "document_url": "https://www.sidney.ca/wp-content/uploads/2302-ACC-Bylaw.pdf",
   "summary": "New ACC: $608 per lot low density; $414 per unit medium density; $252 per unit high density; $0.40 per m2 GFA commercial.",
   "discovered_by": "dc-bc",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-19",
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   "captured_at": "2026-10-19T15:54:40+00:00",
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   "document_number": "2302",
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   "facts": {
    "single_detached_charge": "$608 per lot (Low-Density Residential)",
    "apartment_charge": "$252 per dwelling unit (High-Density Residential)",
    "non_residential_charge": "Commercial $0.40 per m2 GFA; Industrial $0.16 per m2 GFA; Institutional $0.40 per m2 GFA",
    "services_covered": "Sports courts, multisport court lighting, community gathering spaces, art installations, landscape and park improvements.",
    "exemptions": "Tax-exempt buildings; affordable/special-needs housing; no population increase; prior ACC/DCC paid; prescribed affordable housing; where Local Government Act provides no charge.",
    "payment_timing": "Upon approval of a Subdivision or issuance of a Building Permit, as the case may be."
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "single_detached_charge": "Schedule \"A\"",
    "apartment_charge": "Schedule \"A\"",
    "non_residential_charge": "Schedule \"A\"",
    "services_covered": "Schedule \"B\"",
    "exemptions": "s. 4.1",
    "payment_timing": "s. 3.1"
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/sidney/development-charges/bylaw-2302/",
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   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Town of Sidney Development Cost Charge and Amenity Cost Charge Waivers and Reductions Bylaw No. 2303",
   "category": "development_charges",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2026-09-28",
   "document_url": "https://www.sidney.ca/wp-content/uploads/2303-DCC-ACC-Waivers-and-Reductions.pdf",
   "summary": "Waives or reduces DCCs and ACCs for eligible not-for-profit rental housing, including supportive living.",
   "discovered_by": "dc-bc",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-19",
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   "captured_at": "2026-10-19T15:54:40+00:00",
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   "document_number": "2303",
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   "link_dead": false,
   "facts": {
    "exemptions": "50% ACC/DCC reduction for eligible not-for-profit rental housing with at least 30% affordable units, Town lease/registered housing agreement, and subsidy proof."
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "exemptions": "s. 3.1; s. 4.1"
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/sidney/development-charges/bylaw-2303/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  },
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   "primary": true,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Town of Sidney Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 2301",
   "category": "development_charges",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2026-09-14",
   "document_url": "https://www.sidney.ca/wp-content/uploads/2301-DCC-Bylaw.pdf",
   "summary": "Replaces Bylaw 1440 (1998). Schedule: $17,736 per lot low density (transportation $4,868, water $1,084, drainage $3,014, sanitary $2,099, parks $6,671); $10,378 per unit medium density; $6,890 per unit high density; $56.31 per m2 GFA commercial. One-year exemption for in-stream applications.",
   "discovered_by": "dc-bc",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-19",
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   "captured_at": "2026-10-19T15:54:40+00:00",
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   "document_number": "2301",
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   "facts": {
    "single_detached_charge": "$17,736 per Lot (Low Density Residential)",
    "apartment_charge": "$6,890 per Dwelling Unit (High Density Residential)",
    "non_residential_charge": "Commercial $56.31/m2 GFA; Industrial $21.61/m2 GFA; Institutional $56.31/m2 GFA",
    "services_covered": "Sanitary sewer, water supply and distribution, drainage, transportation infrastructure, and providing/improving park land.",
    "exemptions": "Exempt: tax-exempt buildings; dwelling units ≤29 m2; work value ≤$50,000; prior DCC paid unless new capital burdens; Local Government Act exemptions.",
    "payment_timing": "Upon approval of a Subdivision or issuance of a Building Permit, as the case may be."
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "single_detached_charge": "Schedule \"A\"",
    "apartment_charge": "Schedule \"A\"",
    "non_residential_charge": "Schedule \"A\"",
    "services_covered": "s. 5.2",
    "exemptions": "s. 4.1",
    "payment_timing": "s. 3.1"
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/sidney/development-charges/bylaw-2301/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  }
 ],
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/bc/sidney/development-charges/"
}