Bylaw No. 2003 - Fees and Charges

Smithers, British Columbia · No. 2003 · adopted 2026-01-27 · summary & facts

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, Sffiither BYLAW NO. 2003 FEES AND CHARGES A Bylaw to set fees and charges for services, use of municipal property, or the exercise of authority to regulate, prohibit or impose requirements. WHEREAS pursuant to the Community Charter, a Council may, by bylaw, operate any service that the Council considers necessary or desirable for all or part of the municipality; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Smithers deems it desirable to make rules and regulations regarding the admissions, management, maintenance, improvement, operation, conservation, control and use of the property owned or held by the Town or other uses of the public, and to levy fees and charges therefore; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Smithers deems it desirable to consolidate fees and charges, levied for various services, within a single bylaw for convenience; AND NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Smithers, in open meeting assembled, hereby enacts as follows: 1. CITATION: This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Bylaw No. 2003 - Fees and Charges", and comes into effect on the date of adoption. 2. REPEALS AND AMENDMENTS This bylaw repeals "Bylaw No. 1941 - Fees and Charges", and any amendments thereto. 3. FEES AND CHARGES: That the following schedules, which outline the fees and charges for services within the Town of Smithers, are attached hereto and form part of this bylaw; Schedule A - Administrative Fees and Charges Schedule B - False Alarm Fees Schedule C - Utility Connection Rates TOWN OF SMITHERS BYLAW NO. 2003 - FEES AND CHARGES Page 2 Schedule D - Fire Inspection Fees Schedule E - Building Inspection Fees Schedule F - Subdivision Servicing and Development Fees Schedule G - Recreation Fees Schedule H - Development Fees Schedule I - Cemetery Fees and Charges Schedule J - Business Classification and License Fees Schedule K - Solid Waste Collection Fees Schedule L - Water User Fees Schedule M - Sewer User Fees Schedule N - Airport Fees and Charges Schedule O - Animal License Fees Schedule P - Sign Permit Fees 4. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS a) Fees and charges for municipal administrative works and services are due and payable upon receipt of goods and/or services, as specified in Schedule "A" attached to and forming part of this bylaw. b) The Chief Administrative Officer or designate may, at their discretion, waive in whole or in part, or refund, any fee or charge, provided that refunds may only be issued for fees and charges paid in the current calendar year. c) The Chief Administrative Officer or designate may recover administrative fees or charges related to business activities affecting property or recreation, including administrative services performed outside the municipality. 4. SEVERABILITY: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this bylaw is, for any reason, held to be invalid by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid portion shall be severed and the decision that it is invalid shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this bylaw. ,( TOWN OF SMITHERS BYLAW NO. 2003 - FEES AND CHARGES Page 3 READ A FIRST TIME THIS 13TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2026. READ A SECOND TIME THIS 13TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2026. READ A THIRD TIME THIS 13TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2026. ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2026. The Corporate Seal of the Town of Smithers was hereto affixed in the presence of Gladys Atrill Mayor Chief Administrative Officer CERTIFIED A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY of Bylaw No. 2003 cited as "Bylaw No. 2003 - Fees and Charges" David Schroeter Corporate Officer Page 1 of 4 TOWN OF SMITHERS FEES AND CHARGES - ADMINISTRATION SCHEDULE A All fees and charges are taxable unless specified. * - indicates taxes not applicable. FEES & CHARGES 1. GENERAL FEES Fees for requests for records, including both formal requests made under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) and informal requests for information, shall be charged in accordance with Section 7 and Schedule 1 of the FOIPPA Regulation, B.C. Reg. 155/2012, as amended from time to time. Shipping At Cost 2. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE FEES Certification of Miscellaneous Documents $30.00 List of Electors as Available (available to persons nominated for local elections) $55.00 3. BUILDING SERVICE FEES Land Use Information (Comfort) Letters: Single Family Residential Property (per letter) $55.00 Other Properties (per letter) $80.00 Page 2 of 4 TOWN OF SMITHERS FEES AND CHARGES - ADMINISTRATION SCHEDULE A All fees and charges are taxable unless specified. * - indicates taxes not applicable. FEES & CHARGES 4. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/ENGINEERING FEES Town Official Community Plan Map (36" x 48" Plotted) $25.00 each Town Zoning Map (48" x 36" Plotted) $25.00 each Town Legal Base (36" x 72" Plotted) $35.00 each Town Key Plans (36" x 72" Plotted) $35.00 each Drawings - (24" x 36" Plotted or B&W Copy) $7.00 each Drawings - (18" x 24" Plotted or B&W Copy) $4.00 each Drawings - B&W Copy (non standard) $10.00 per metre Drawings - Colour Plotted (non standard) $20.00 per metre Aerial Photography: Black / White Photocopy $2.00 per photo Colour Copy (scan & print) $15.00 per photo Digital Information (in AutoCAD format): 230m x 320m (18 acre) grid areas $415.00 per grid area Subdivision Servicing/Development Off-Site Works administration $515.00 (per agreement) Off-Site Works Cash-in-Lieu application & administration $210.00 each Third Party Work Order administration $80.00 each Highway Use Permit application & administration $55.00 each 5. FINANCIAL SERVICE FEES Returned Cheques $40.00 * Taxation: Certificate of Outstanding Taxes $25.00 * Tax Demand Notice (reprint) $5.00 * Printed Utility Bills $5.00 per billing 6. PROTECTIVE SERVICE FEES * Police Report 50.00 MV6020 Accident Report First Copy Free Duplicate Report Fee $25.00 Traffic Analyst Report $515.00 Photograph Print Cost of reprint Fire Lock Box $150.00 Police Information Check (without fingerprints) Not-for-profit volunteer No charge Not-for-profit non-volunteer $35.00 Business & other $50.00 Page 3 of 4 TOWN OF SMITHERS FEES AND CHARGES - ADMINISTRATION SCHEDULE A All fees and charges are taxable unless specified. * - indicates taxes not applicable. FEES & CHARGES Police Information Check (with fingerprints) Not-for-profit volunteer $25.00 Not-for-profit non-volunteer $60.00 Business & other $75.00 Fingerprint Based Check Not-for-profit volunteer $25.00 Employment & other $50.00 To obtain the not-for-profit volunteer rate a person requesting the service must provide a letter that includes name & address of organization, name, reason for the check and statement that you will not be paid for your work. A $25.00 Federal Processing Fee may apply for fingerprinting services. 7. TREE REMOVAL PERMITS Every application for a permit shall be made to the Director of Operations or designate and shall be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee. Application Fee for the First 3 Trees $30.00 Application for Each Additional Tree $5.00 There shall be no permit fee charged for the removal of a tree pursuant to Section 12 of the Tree Preservation Bylaw, as amended from time to time. n/a 8. LIQUOR AND CANNABIS APPLICATION PROCESSING A fee will be charged for reviewing the application. All costs associated with processing the license application shall be borne by the applicant. A bond or letter of credit must be made in advance prior to any work being processed. $1,030.00 9. EVENT FEES AND CHARGES Late Night Event Fee $105.00 Performance Bond For Services and Costs Applicants for events, where costs for policing are to be paid by the applicant or promoter, shall post a performance bond with the Town of Smithers, by cash or certified cheque, before issuance of a permit. The Town shall be entitled to draw on the bond for reimbursement of any costs incurred by the Town, or to restore the site after the event, if required. $2,000 The applicant shall, within seven days of the event, pay any costs that exceed the performance bond to provide policing, public works and/or fire service, and/or to restore the site. At Cost Page 4 of 4 TOWN OF SMITHERS FEES AND CHARGES - ADMINISTRATION SCHEDULE A All fees and charges are taxable unless specified. * - indicates taxes not applicable. FEES & CHARGES Unless otherwise agreed to by the Town of Smithers, applicants for events are responsible for all costs incurred by the event, including the cost to providing policing, public works and/or fire services, and/or restoring the site as necessary after the event. At Cost Any balance of the performance bond remaining after payment of actual costs shall be refunded by the Town to the applicant. Interest shall not be paid by the Town on any performance bond. 10. Town Hall Room Rental Local Government Councils and Committees including the Regional District No Cost Agencies on which a Council Member sits, representing Town interests No Cost Not-for-profit Agencies No Cost All other Groups Rental rate per hour $30.00 Half-day rental (up to 4 hours) $120.00 Full day rental $240.00 Page 1 of 1 TOWN OF SMITHERS FALSE ALARM FEES SCHEDULE B FEES AND CHARGES FIRE First (1) False Alarm in a calendar year No Fee Second (2) False Alarm in a calendar year $200.00 Third (3) False Alarm and all other occurrences in a calendar year $400.00 POLICE First three (3) false alarms in any consecutive calendar year No Fee 1st excessive false alarm in any consecutive calendar year $100.00 2nd excessive false alarm in any consecutive calendar year $200.00 3rd and subsequent excessive false alarms in any consecutive calendar year $300.00 All fees are payable within thirty (30) days from invoice date issued by the Town. Any fee imposed pursuant to the Bylaw, remaining unpaid as of December 31 of that year shall be added to, and form part of, the taxes payable on the property or premise where the false alarm occurred, and shall be considered property taxes in arrears. Page 1 of 1 TOWN OF SMITHERS UTILITY CONNECTION RATES SCHEDULE C 2026 2027 2028 Water Connection Rates Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost Sewer Connection Rates Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost - Connection costs shall be estimated by the Town of Smithers in advance of connection work. - The cost estimate shall be paid in advance to the Town of Smithers by the applicant before work is commenced. - The cost estimate will differ from actual job costs which may be higher or lower. - Actual job costs, less the advance, will be billed by the Town of Smithers to the applicant with balance due in 30 days. - Where the advance paid was more than the amount billed the difference will be refunded to the applicant. Water Turn OFF at curb stop in regular operations hours (Mon-Fri: 7:00am-3:30pm) $80 $82 $84 Water Turn ON at curb stop in regular operations hours (Mon-Fri: 7:00am-3:30pm) $80 $82 $84 Water Turn OFF or ON at curb stop outside of regular operations hours or on a statutory holiday $161 $166 $171 Supply of Utility Boxes Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost Supply of Utility Meters Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost Sewer Camera Video Fee (Per occurrence) Actual Cost Actual Cost Actual Cost Due and Unpaid Amounts and Interest (Schedule C): - Amounts due and unpaid on December 31 will be deemed to be taxes in arrears in respect of the property concerned and will be transferred to the property tax account as taxes in arrears and will be subject to prescribed rates of interest. Page 1 of 1 TOWN OF SMITHERS FIRE INSPECTION FEES SCHEDULE D Fire Inspection FEES 1st Inspection Free 2nd Reinspect Deficiencies Free 3rd or more Deficiencies Reinspection $100.00 each All fees are payable within thirty (30) days from invoice date issued by the Town. Any fee imposed pursuant to the Bylaw, remaining unpaid as of December 31 of that year shall be added to, and form part of, the taxes payable on the property or premise where the inspection occurred, and shall be considered property taxes in arrears. Page 1 of 1 TOWN OF SMITHERS BUILDING INSPECTION FEES SCHEDULE E FEES AND CHARGES APPLICATION FEE: Residential $80.00 Commercial/Industrial/Institutional $80.00 Demolition $80.00 BUILDING PERMIT FEES Value of Construction $1.00 to $1,000,000 $6.25 per $1,000 of total Over $1,000,000 $5.50 per $1,000 of total The value of construction shall be the contract price together with a reasonable allowance for extras or where there is no contract price, the approximate cost of construction of the building, estimated by the Building Inspector, according to the plans and specifications submitted in support of the application for a Permit. Minimum permit fee for: Residential $80.00 Commercial/Industrial/Institutional $80.00 Demolition Permit $80.00 Moving Permit Plus a security deposit of 10% of the assessed value of the building. $300.00 RE-INSPECTION - when required due to the fault of owner or holder of permit, or work incomplete or building inaccessible $80.00 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION OF PLANS Residential $80.00 Other $80.00 RENEWAL OF LAPSED BUILDING PERMIT If no work on plans is required $55.00 If work required on plans due to a change in building regulations $80.00 CANCELLATION PERMIT The fees paid above are not refundable under any condition, except as noted below. Fees paid under PART 10 of the Building Bylaw, as amended from time to time, may be refunded upon receipt of a written application by the person who signed the original building permit application and in accordance with Section 10.17 in the Building Bylaw, as amended from time to time. Page 1 of 1 TOWN OF SMITHERS SUBDIVISION FEES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE F SUBDIVISION FEES AND CHARGES Preliminary Application to Subdivide Without Road Closure $415.00 With Road Closure $1,240.00 Final Subdivision Application 1st Parcel $515.00 Each additional Parcel $105.00 Page 1 of 4 TOWN OF SMITHERS RECREATION FEES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE G (All fees INCLUDE applicable taxes) 1 ARENA ICE FEES 2025/26 ICE 2026/27 ICE 2027/28 ICE 2028/29 ICE Regular per hour $227.53 $234.35 $241.38 $248.62 Discounted per hour $113.71 $117.12 $120.64 $124.26 Last Minute per hour $113.71 $117.12 $120.64 $124.26 2 PUBLIC SKATING FEES 2025/26 ICE 2026/27 ICE 2027/28 ICE 2028/29 ICE Tots (Ages 0-4) Free Free Free Free Child/Youth (Ages 5 - 18) per person $5.67 $5.83 $6.01 $6.19 Adult (Ages 19+) per person $6.70 $6.90 $7.10 $7.31 Family (minimum: one adult and 2 children) per family $12.36 $12.73 $13.11 $13.50 Skate/Helmet Rental per rental, per $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 33 ARENAS - DRY FLOOR FEES 2025 2026 2027 2028 Regular per hour $100.73 $103.75 $106.86 $110.07 Regular - Day Rate (8 hours or more) per day $802.68 $826.76 $851.56 $877.11 Discounted per hour $50.37 $51.88 $53.43 $55.03 Discounted Day Rate (8 hours or more) per day $400.77 $412.80 $425.18 $437.94 Parking Lot Only - Exclusive Use per hour $50.37 $51.88 $53.44 $55.04 Damage Deposit (event minimum) (Tax per event $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100 Damage Deposit (event maximum) (Tax per event $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 500 Definitions and additional charges that apply to the Arenas: Regular Arena Ice Fee Community organizations, non-profit groups, individuals, or commercial entities that do not qualify under the Discounted category (ex. Adult sport groups, hockey camps, private bookings, etc.) Discounted Arena Ice Fee Non-profit organization providing a public program for youth (includes local sport organizations, schools, & youth groups) Last Minute Arena Ice Fee - Discounted rate intended to promote the rental of available ice within 7 days of scheduled booking - Booked on a first-come first-served basis - Cannot be used to replace a regular or previously scheduled booking - Bookings are final and non-refundable Additional Staffing Additional staffing charges of $60 per hour may apply outside regular staffing hours and/or based on booking requirements. Organizations booking tournaments will be charged additional staffing fees. Arena Dry Floor Regular and Discounted Rental Rates of the Arena(s) (when there is no ice) can include use of the Parking lots. Discounted Arena Dry Floor Non-profit organization providing a public program for youth (includes local sport organizations, schools, & youth groups) Event Setup and Take down Users of the arenas will be charged for setup and taken based on the applicable daily rate. Event Setup and Take Down Users of the arenas will be charged for setup and take down based on the applicable daily rate. Late Invoice Payment Penalty: If an organization, person, or group is invoiced for an arena fee/charge and they do not pay within 60 days of the invoice date, they will be charged an additional 10%. 1 Page 2 of 4 TOWN OF SMITHERS RECREATION FEES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE G (All fees INCLUDE applicable taxes) 4 BALL DIAMOND FEES Elks Park & Heritage Park 2026 2027 2028 Regular per hour $21.75 $22.40 $23.07 Regular (Day Rate) per day $173.99 $179.21 $184.59 Regular Tournament (Day Rate) per day per Park $260.98 $268.81 $276.87 Discounted per hour $5.41 $5.57 $5.74 Discounted (Day Rate) per day $43.71 $45.02 $46.37 Discounted Tournament (Day Rate) per day per Park $65.46 $67.42 $69.44 Washroom Facility Damage Deposit (Tax exempt) per event $100.00 100 $100.00 Washroom Facility Key Deposit (Tax exempt) per event $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 5 GRASS FIELD FEES - "A" Class (per field) Chandler Park 2026 2027 2028 Regular per hour $48.59 $50.05 $51.55 Regular (Day Rate) per day $389.03 $400.70 $412.72 Regular Tournament (Day Rate) per day per Park $447.91 $461.35 $475.19 Discounted per hour $12.09 $12.45 $12.82 Discounted (Day Rate) per day $97.28 $100.20 $103.21 Discounted Tournament (Day Rate) per day per Park $145.77 $150.14 $154.64 6 GRASS FIELD FEES - "B" CLASS (per field) Ranger Park & Heritage Park 2026 2027 2028 Regular per hour $21.75 $22.40 $23.07 Regular (Day Rate) per day $174.09 $179.31 $184.69 Regular Tournament (Day Rate) per day per Park $261.08 $268.91 $276.98 Discounted per hour $5.41 $5.57 $5.74 Discounted (Day Rate) per day $43.71 $45.02 $46.37 Discounted Tournament (Day Rate) per day per Park $145.77 $150.14 $154.64 7 NON- EXCLUSIVE USE OF PARK SPACE FEE 2026 2027 2028 Regular Rate per hour $21.96 $22.62 $23.30 Definitions that apply to the Fields: Regular Fee Community organizations, non-profit groups, individuals, or commercial entities that do not qualify under the Discounted category (ex. Adult sport groups, hockey camps, private bookings, etc.) Discounted Fee Non-profit organization providing a public program for youth (includes local sport organizations, schools, & youth groups) Tournament Includes all fields/ball diamonds within a particular park Day Rate Maximum charge per day when booking 8 hours or more Non-Exclusive Use of Park Space This applies to any business/person or organization who would like non-exclusive use of a non-field green space. 8 RANGER PARK BUILDING MEETING ROOM FEES 2026 2027 2028 Regular per hour per room $17.29 $17.81 18.34 Regular (Day Rate - 8 hours or more) per day per room $150.75 $155.27 159.93 9 BOVILL SQUARE FEES 2026 2027 2028 Commercial Use Rate (4 hours or less) per half day $20.00 $30.00 $40.00 Commercial Use Day Rate (5 hours or more) per day $30.00 $40.00 $50.00 Refundable Key Deposit for Electrical Box (Tax Exempt) per event or use $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 Definitions that apply to Bovill Square: Commercial Use applies to Mobile Vendors who obtain approval from Council to set up in, or around (ie on the sidewalk bordering) Bovill Square. Any other Commercial entity that wishes to set up in, or around, Bovill Square, may have other negotiated fees, as approved by Council. 2 Page 3 of 4 TOWN OF SMITHERS RECREATION FEES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE G (All fees INCLUDE applicable taxes) 10 RIVERSIDE CAMPGROUND FEES 2026 2027 2028 Campsite - Unserviced per night $35.00 $36.00 $37.00 Campsite - Serviced per night $45.00 $46.00 $47.00 Tent Site per night $43.00 $44.00 $45.00 Showers per 3 minutes $28.00 $29.00 $30.00 Firewood per bundle $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 Riverside Cookhouse per booking per event $41.00 $42.00 $43.00 11 RV STORAGE - QUONSET HUT FEES (fall and winter) 2026 2027 2028 Units up to 20 feet per unit $397.84 $409.77 $422.06 Units up to 25 feet per unit $493.32 $508.12 $523.36 Units up to 30 feet per unit $589.86 $607.56 $625.79 Units up to 35 feet (maximum allowed) per unit $685.34 $702.90 $723.99 12 SMITHERS FAIRGROUND BUILDING FEES 2026 2027 2028 Quonset Local Community per hour $29.71 $30.60 $31.52 Quonset Local Community (Day Rate - 8 hours or more) per day $241.89 $249.15 $256.62 Quonset Commercial Use per hour $48.80 $50.26 $51.77 Quonset Commercial Use (Day Rate - 8 hours or more) per day $384.05 $395.57 $407.44 Town Washroom Facility (per washroom) per day $114.58 $118.02 $121.56 Definitions that apply to Smithers Fairground Buildings Commercial Use applies to people or organizations that rent Town Facilities at the Fairgrounds for profit. 13 RECREATION PROGRAM FEES Program Pricing Philosophy Program rates will be set to cover all direct costs plus at least 10% to cover administration costs. Program rates are set by the Recreation Coordinator and are to be approved by the Chief Administrative Officer or Designate. Direct costs include the following: Labour costs Material and supply costs for the program Facility costs - where applicable, i.e., a facility is rented to house the program Subsidies - Programs Developmental Programs - activities/programs that do not initially cover direct costs may be offered at a loss in order to encourage and promote interest. It is expected that eventually these programs will break even. Experimental or Academic Programs - programs with limited users, but important to community and facility mandates, may be Discounted to ensure public access to specialized topics. Partnerships and Community Development Program - As external partners have decision making roles in these programs, Regular fees and charges may not apply. Program Refunds - Full refund if program is cancelled by the Town of Smithers - Full refund if requested 24 hours prior to program start - Pro-rated refund if requested 24 hours prior to the third class - Refund requests for specialty programs (camps, special events, workshops, etc.) must be submitted 7 days prior to program start - No refunds provided after these deadlines without a medical note - Refunds must be requested in person or over the phone during office hours - Refunds will be returned by method of payment, with the exception of cash and debit. Fees that had been paid with cash and/or debit will be refunded by cheque through a regular Accounts Payable batch. 3 Page 4 of 4 TOWN OF SMITHERS RECREATION FEES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE G (All fees INCLUDE applicable taxes) FINES AND PENALTIES 1 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Each Arena user, Ranger Park Centre user, Smithers Fairground user, Field user group and/or individual is required to provide proof of insurance and name the Town as an additional insured to the Town's Recreation, Parks, and Culture Department prior to an event and/or program. If proof of insurance is not submitted before the event and/or program, the Town of Smithers has the right to refuse access to the facility. The Town of Smithers requires a minimum of $2,000,000 liability insurance coverable of Town owned facility. The Town of Smithers retains the right to request for insurance coverage up to $5,000,000 depending on the type of event and/or program. 4 Page 1 of 1 TOWN OF SMITHERS DEVELOPMENT FEES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE H FEES AND CHARGES Joint Official Community Plan & Zoning Bylaw Amendment $2,060 Official Community Plan Amendment $1,545 Zoning Bylaw Amendment $1,545 Board of Variance $775 Development Variance Permit $775 Development Variance Permit (minor)** $310 Temporary Use Permit $1,030 Temporary Use Permit Extension $1,030 Development Permit: Development Permit with no Variance $775 Development Permit with Minor Variance** $825 Development Permit with Variance (not minor)** $1,135 Development Permit Amendment $620 Applications withdrawn, in writing, before a staff report is signed and before a review by the Advisory Planning Commission shall be eligible for a 75% refund of the application fee. Applications withdrawn, in writing, before the report is advanced to the Public Hearing or to Council for consideration of a resolution shall be eligible for a 50% refund of the application fee. The fees listed above on Schedule H do not apply to projects that qualify for the Rental Housing Incentive Program established by the Town of Smithers Rental Housing Incentive Policy #DEV-014. A project eligible under the above program may be granted with a 100% fee waiver for one or more of the following applications: Rezoning/OCP amendment or both; Development Permit Application; Development Variance Permit Application; Board of Variance Application; and Development Permit Amendment Application. The maximum fee waiver that may be available to an eligible project is $2,500 and shall be applied for in accordance with Section 5.1A) of the Rental Housing Incentive Policy. See the Town of Smithers - Dollars to the Door Program This fee is applicable only for the duration of the Northern Housing Incentive Program offered by the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT). $200 Cash-in-Lieu Parking Cash-in-Lieu of required off-street parking spaces; as per Zoning Bylaw Section 2.10.8. $9,785 / per space Page 1 of 1 TOTAL FEES Excluding GST GRAVE / NICHE SPACE (PURCHASES) Burial Plot - Adult (1.5m x 3.0m) $1,545 Burial Plot - Child (1.5m x 1.5m) $775 Block 7 Cremation Plot (0.8m x 0.8m) $515 Columbarium Niche $1,240 OPEN / CLOSE (SERVICES) Open/Close - Block 7 Cremation Plot $415 Open/Close - Inurnment in Existing Standard Plot $645 Open/Close - Columbarium Niche Inurnment $260 Open/Close - Burial Plot at Regular Depth Adult (1.5m x 3.0m, includes grave liner) $1,470 Open/Close - Burial Plot Extra Depth (To permit second burial in same grave.) Adult (1.5m x 3.0m, includes grave liner) $1,625 Open/Close - Burial Plot Child (1.5m x 1.5m, includes grave liner) $750 Open/Close for Exhumation - Adult (1.5m x 3.0m) $1,110 - Child $645 - Cremation Plot $335 - Columbarium Niche $335 OPEN / CLOSE (SERVICES) - EXTRA FEES (In Addition to Above) Burial after 2:00 pm Monday to Friday (Extra Fee) $825 Burial on Saturday, Sunday, or Statutory Holiday (Extra Fee) $1,650 Burial with less than 24 hours notice to Town (Extra Fee) $415 Columbarium Inurnment Saturday, Sunday, or Statutory Holiday (Extra Fee) $260 MEMORIAL INSTALLATION Headstone Installation $750 Reinstallation of Inscription Plate (to headstone) $335 OTHER CHARGES Plot Transfer $180 - Grave plots or Cremation sites can be reserved and prepaid. - Open/ Close services cannot be prepaid. - Burial Plots include a 25% Cemetery and Columbarium Care Trust Fund contribution. - Columbarium Niche or Cremation Plot Niche include a 10% Cemetery and Columbarium Care Trust Fund contribution. - Headstone installation includes a $10 Care Fund Cemetery and Columbarium Care Trust Fund contribution. TOWN OF SMITHERS CEMETERY FEES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE I Page 1 of 4 TOWN OF SMITHERS BUSINESS CLASSIFICATION AND LICENSE FEES SCHEDULE J BUSINESS LICENSE FEES FEES 100 Banks, financial institutions $680.00 / year 200 Commercial landlord 201 up to 560 m2 (6,028 ft2) $165.00 / year 202 over 560 m2 (6,028 ft2) $365.00 / year 300 Mobile Home Park, Campgrounds 301 Mobile Home Park $165.00 / year 302 Tent, Trailer and Campground $165.00 / year 400 Itinerant Show or Entertainment $260.00 / day 500 Contractor 501 General $165.00 / year 502 Sub-Contractor $165.00 / year 600 Direct Seller, Mobile Vendor 601 Direct Seller $165.00 / year 602 Mobile Vendors (Outside of Downtown, including private property) $260.00 / year 603 604 Mobile Restaurant (Downtown). Or, in the alternative, a company may license all representatives conducting business in Downtown a flat fee of twice the fee applicable to classification 601 or 602 or 603 above. $515.00 / year 700 Automotive 701 Automobile dealer $365.00 / year 702 Recreational vehicle dealer $365.00 / year 703 Mobile home dealer $365.00 / year 704 Heavy equipment dealer $365.00 / year 705 Farm equipment dealer $365.00 / year 706 Auto body shop, Automotive repair and service $165.00 / year 750 Liquor outlet 751 Liquor Store/Beer and Wine Store $260.00 / year 752 Neighbourhood pub $260.00 / year 753 Cabaret $260.00 / year 754 Hall For Events Where Liquor May be Served $260.00 / year 800 Restaurant 801 Restaurant $165.00 / year 802 Cafe $165.00 / year 803 Coffee Shop $165.00 / year 804 Snack bar $165.00 / year 805 Dining lounge $165.00 / year 806 Drive-in Restaurant $165.00 / year 807 Delicatessen $165.00 / year 808 Lunch counter $165.00 / year 809 Catering service $165.00 / year Page 2 of 4 TOWN OF SMITHERS BUSINESS CLASSIFICATION AND LICENSE FEES SCHEDULE J BUSINESS LICENSE FEES FEES 900 Recreation facility 901 Theatre, drive-in theatre $165.00 / year 902 Banquet room (not in a Hotel complex) $165.00 / year 903 Amusement establishment $165.00 / year 904 Bowling alley $165.00 / year 905 Billiard Hall $165.00 / year 906 Arcade $165.00 / year 907 Dance Studio $165.00 / year 908 Performing Arts $165.00 / year 1000 Home Occupation $165.00 / year 1100 Salvage 1101 Junkyard $165.00 / year 1102 Wrecking yard $165.00 / year 1103 Secondhand Dealer $165.00 / year 1104 Pawnbroker $165.00 / year 1200 Garment Cleaning Service 1201 Laundry $165.00 / year 1202 Dry-cleaning $165.00 / year 1203 Laundromat $165.00 / year 1300 Manufacturing 1301 Wood processing plant $365.00 / year 1302 Chemical refinery $365.00 / year 1303 Electronics, precision instruments, small goods $165.00 / year 1304 All other classifications $365.00 / year 1400 Printer and Publisher $165.00 / year 1500 Professional Business/Business Office 1501 Professional $165.00 / year 1502 Other business office $165.00 / year 1600 Radio and T.V. Broadcasting $165.00 / year 1700 Merchant 1701 Retail up to 930 m2 (10,011ft2) floor area $165.00 / year 1702 Retail over 930m2 (10,011ft2) floor area $365.00 / year 1703 Wholesale $165.00 / year 1704 Mail Order $165.00 / year 1800 Fuel Sales, Storage 1801 Bulk sales and storage $365.00 / year 1802 Retail sales $365.00 / year 1803 Service station $365.00 / year 1804 Key lock station $365.00 / year Page 3 of 4 TOWN OF SMITHERS BUSINESS CLASSIFICATION AND LICENSE FEES SCHEDULE J BUSINESS LICENSE FEES FEES 1900 Transportation 1901 Truck terminal $165.00 / year 1902 Moving company $165.00 / year 1903 Transportation service $165.00 / year 1904 Vehicle hire $165.00 / year 1905 Delivery service $165.00 / year 1906 Taxi $165.00 / year 1907 Public transport $165.00 / year 2000 Vending Machines * $465.00 / year *A license is not required under this classification if the owner is otherwise licensed in the Town. 2100 Warehousing $165.00 / year 2200 Apartment rental $10.00 /unit/yr 2300 Hotel complex $365.00 / year 2400 Motel $165.00 / year 2600 Miscellaneous $165.00 / year 2700 Escorts 2701 Escort Agency $1,030.00 / year 2702 Escort Service $260.00 / year 2800 Cannabis Retail Store $260.00 / year 2900 Short-Term Rentals (STR) & Bed & Breakfast (BNB) Operations 2901 STR operating from a portion of dwelling unit or BNBs $260.00 / year 2902 STR operating from an entire dwelling unit $365.00 / year 2903 2903.1 Multiple STR units on the same property $365.00 / year for the first unit & $105.00 / year each additional unit 3000 Auxiliary Business $55.00 / year 4000 Non-profit Organization No fee LIQUOR AND CANNABIS LICENSING New Liquor Primary / Liquor Primary Club / Cannabis Retail License Applications $930 Amendment to Existing License Applications $415 Temporary Amendment (Event) to Liquor Licenses $310 Page 4 of 4 TOWN OF SMITHERS BUSINESS CLASSIFICATION AND LICENSE FEES SCHEDULE J BUSINESS LICENSE FEES FEES No license shall be transferred from one person in respect of certain premises to that same person in respect of other premises, without the prior approval of the License Inspector and the payment of $50.00 for the required transfer fee. Such transfer shall be refused by the License Inspector where, upon inspection of the business premises to which the applicant wishes to transfer the license, the premises do not comply with the requirements of the bylaws of the Town regulating building, zoning, health and safety, sanitation, and business. Every license issued pursuant to this bylaw shall be personal to the licensee named therein and in the event of a change of ownership of the business for which such license was issued, the new owner shall apply for a transfer of ownership and be required to pay a transfer fee of $50.00. Such transfer shall be refused by the License Inspector where, upon inspection of the business premises, the premises does not comply with the requirements of Town bylaws regulating building, zoning, health and safety, sanitation, and business. The License Inspector shall maintain and keep records of all licenses issued. All such records shall be considered public records and shall be open for inspection at reasonable times to any person having business with the License Inspector. No person shall be entitled to inspect more than one license at any one time without first paying a search fee of $50.00 for each license in excess of one. A business that due to classification requires more than one license, or due to an auxiliary business(s), shall only be required to pay a fee of $50.00 for each license in excess of the principle license. The principal license is the license for which the greatest fee is due. Where a business is carried on, in, or from more than one premise in the Town and under the same business name, a $50.00 fee is chargeable for each additional premise as an Auxiliary Business (Classification 3000). In the case of commercial landlords, only one business license fee will apply regardless of the number of buildings or premises being leased or rented. The area for Classification 0200 in Schedule "A" is based on the total gross leasable area for all the buildings or premises owned by the commercial landlord. Page 1 of 2 TOWN OF SMITHERS SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FEES SCHEDULE K Effective January 1, 2026 Effective January 1, 2027 Effective January 1, 2028 Quarterly Annual (Tax Notice) Per Call Quarterly Annual (Tax Notice) Per Call Quarterly Annual (Tax Notice) Per Call RESIDENTIAL (Garbage / Recycling) $47 $48 Single Family Dwelling $184 $190 $196 Carriage House $184 $190 $196 Secondary Suite 85% (2026), 100% (2027 & 2028) $156 $190 $196 Per Unit - Duplex, Triplex, etc. [All Strata from 2024] $184 $190 $196 [Strata opt out with Town approval avail. from 2023] Business Class 6 properties (with buildings). Other Properties not charged the Class 6 flat rate or the Residential flat rate on the Tax Notice (i.e. exempt properties, apartments, etc.) $46 $184 $190 $196 COMMERCIAL (incl. Home Based Business) Commercial Carts: one (1) 0.32 yard cart $55 $67 $90 $55 $78 $102 $57 $69 $93 $57 $80 $105 $59 $71 $96 $59 $82 $108 two (2) to three (3) 0.32 carts four (4) to five (5) 0.32 carts one (1) 0.44 yard cart two (2) to three (3) 0.44 carts four (4) to five (5) 0.44 carts Haul All Containers: two (2) yard container $90 $135 $202 $45 $67 $101 $93 $139 $208 $46 $69 $104 $96 $143 $214 $47 $71 $107 four (4) yard container six (6) yard container share 1/2 2 yard share 1/2 y 4 yard share 1/2 6 yard Service charge for container placement / removal $247 $254 $262 UNSCHEDULED (Per Pickup / Call Out) Carts: one (1) 0.32 yard cart $11 $12 $13 two (2) to five (5) 0.32 carts $15 $16 $17 one (1) 0.44 yard cart $11 $12 $13 two (2) to five (5) 0.44 carts $15 $16 $17 Haul All Containers: two (2) yard container $21 $22 $23 four (4) yard container $30 $31 $32 six (6) yard container $39 $41 $42 Page 2 of 2 TOWN OF SMITHERS SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FEES SCHEDULE K Purchase of New, or Replacement, Carts (Residential or Commercial) Green Residential and Commercial Carts will be sold by the Town at manufacturers cost plus shipping and handling and applicable taxes - there is no renting or leasing. Green Garbage Carts must be purchased outright from the Town. Blue Recycling Carts will be given to eligible property owners one time only. Replacement Green or Blue Recycling carts are to be paid by the property owner and purchased through the Town at manufacturers cost plus shipping and handling and applicable taxes. Each unit of a duplex, triplex, fourplex etc. will be charged the annual single family dwelling rate (except an approved opt out strata unit). The owners of a secondary suite/carriage house will be eligible to purchase another residential cart and receive a recycling cart if a second residential cart is purchased. Property owners are responsible to maintain residential and recycling garbage carts in a usable manner. Cart Parts or cart repairs are the responsibility of the property owner. Purchase of Haul All Containers: (for properties other than single family dwellings) Business owners must purchase their Haul All containers outright from the Town. The purchaser will pay for all direct costs including taxes and shipping. All purchases will be handled through the Town - the Town will notify the supplier beforehand and the invoice will be sent to the purchaser. Annual Billing All Annual solid waste collection rates specified shall be billed on the annual property tax notice. A penalty addition of ten per cent (10%) shall be applied on the amount unpaid as of the tax penalty date of the Municipality. Quarterly Service Charges The commercial and other garbage collection services (other than the annual charges) are billed on a quarterly basis. The property owner shall pay a penalty of 10% of any service charges that remain unpaid on due date. Due and Unpaid Amounts and Interest Any amounts remaining unpaid on December 31 each year shall be deemed to be taxes in arrears in respect of the property concerned and shall be forthwith entered on the real property tax roll as taxes in arrears and will be subject to prescribed rates of interest. Residential Secondary Suites Transition (Billing % of single family dwelling fee) 85% (2026), 100% (2027) [Note: Transition applicable to all Solid Waste, Water, Sewer fees] TOWN OF SMITHERS WATER USER FEES SCHEDULE L Page 1 of 2 2026 rates 2027 rates 2028 rates Quarterly Fee Tax Notice Annual Fee Metered Rate Quarterly Fee Tax Notice Annual Fee Metered Rate Quarterly Fee Tax Notice Annual Fee Metered Rate Annual Residential Flat Rates Residential Dwelling (Single Family, Du/Triplex, Strata Units, Apt., etc.) $406.00 $418.00 $431.00 Carriage House $406.00 $418.00 $431.00 Secondary Suite (85% (2026), 100% (2027 & 2028) $345.00 $418.00 $418.00 Quarterly Residential Flat Fees (Commercial / Residential Mixed Use) Single Family dwelling, duplex etc.- each unit $101.00 $104.00 $107.00 Mobile homes- per unit $101.00 $104.00 $107.00 Secondary Suite (40% 2023, 55% 2024, 70% 2025) $71.00 $73.00 $75.00 Commercial/Other Flat Rate users (billed quarterly) Apartments- each dwelling unit $101.00 $104.00 $107.00 Schools- per classroom $103.00 $106.00 $109.00 School Board office $121.00 $125.00 $129.00 Hospital - per bed $44.00 $45.00 $46.00 Home Based Businesses (includes Air B&B) (Mandatory from 2024) $14.00 $14.00 $14.00 Care home - per room $44.00 $45.00 $46.00 Dining Room $474.00 $488.00 $503.00 Liquor Serving Establishment $474.00 $488.00 $503.00 Cafes/restaurant - 55 seats & less $474.00 $488.00 $503.00 Cafes/restaurant - 56 - 80 seats $885.00 $912.00 $939.00 Cafes/restaurant - over 80 seats $1,770.00 $1,823.00 $1,878.00 Churches $121.00 $125.00 $129.00 Service Station $228.00 $235.00 $242.00 Repair Garage, Auto Sales, Body Shops $474.00 $488.00 $503.00 Car Wash $885.00 $912.00 $939.00 Offices/Retail Stores, Wholesale Outlets, Service Outlets up to and including 500 m2 gross floor area $121.00 $125.00 $129.00 Offices/Retail Stores, Wholesale Outlets, Service Outlets more than 500 m2 gross floor area, less than 1000 m2 $349.00 $359.00 $370.00 Offices/Retail Stores, Wholesale Outlets, Service Outlets more than 1000 m2 gross floor area $713.00 $734.00 $756.00 Public Hall, Theatre, Bowling Alley $121.00 $125.00 $129.00 Government Office Building $1,666.00 $1,716.00 $1,767.00 Municipal Office Building $121.00 $125.00 $129.00 TOWN OF SMITHERS WATER USER FEES SCHEDULE L Page 2 of 2 2026 rates 2027 rates 2028 rates Quarterly Fee Annual Fee Metered Rate Quarterly Fee Annual Fee Metered Rate Quarterly Fee Annual Fee Metere d Railway Yard $1,360 $1,401 $1443 For any Property - Metered Rate (billed quarterly) per cubic meter- water meter rate $1.170 $1.2100 $1.250 quarterly minimum water metered charge $101 $104 $107 Annual Billing All Annual water user fees specified shall be billed on the annual property tax notice. An additional penalty of ten per cent (10%) shall be applied on the amount unpaid as of the tax penalty date of the Municipality. Quarterly Service Charges The Quarterly Residential Flat Fees and Commercial/Other Flat Rate users are billed on a quarterly basis. The property owner shall pay a penalty of 10% of any service charges that remain unpaid on due date. Fire Hydrant Use Application fee $75.00 TOWN OF SMITHERS SEWER USER FEES SCHEDULE M Page 1 of 2 2026 2027 2028 Quarterly Fee Annual Fee Metered Rate Quarterly Fee Annual Fee Metered Rate Quarterly Fee Annual Fee Metered Rate Annual Residential Flat Rates Residential dwelling (Single Family, Du/Triplex, Strata Units, Apt., etc.) $528 $544 $560 Carriage House $528 $544 $560 Secondary Suite - 85% (2026), 100% (2027 & 2028) $449 $544 $560 Quarterly Residential Flat Fees (Commercial / Residential Mixed Use) Single Family dwelling, duplex etc.- each unit $132 $136 $140 Mobile homes- per unit $132 $136 $140 Secondary Suite - 85% (2026), 100% (2027 & 2028) $93 $96 $99 Commercial/Other Flat Rate users (billed quarterly) Apartments- each dwelling unit $132 $136 $140 Schools- per classroom $134 $138 $142 School Board office $155 $160 $165 Hospital - per bed $55 $57 $59 Home Based Businesses (includes Air B&B) (Mandatory from 2024) $20 $21 $22 Care home - per room $55 $57 $59 Dining Room $618 $637 $656 Liquor Serving Establishment $618 $637 $656 Cafes/restaurant - 55 seats & less $618 $637 $656 Cafes/restaurant - 56 - 80 seats $1,154 $1,189 $1,225 Cafes/restaurant - over 80 seats $2,295 $2,364 $2,435 Churches $157 $162 $167 Service Station $297 $306 $315 Repair Garage, Auto Sales, Body Shops $618 $637 $656 Car Wash $1,154 $1,189 $1,225 Offices/Retail Stores, Wholesale Outlets, Service Outlets up to and including 500 m2 gross floor area $155 $160 $165 Offices/Retail Stores, Wholesale Outlets, Service Outlets more than 500 m2 gross floor area, less than 1000 m2 $451 $465 $479 Offices/Retail Stores, Wholesale Outlets, Service Outlets more than 1000 m2 gross floor area $925 $953 $982 Public Hall, Theatre, Bowling Alley $157 $162 $167 Government Office Building $2,378 $2,449 $2,522 Municipal Office Building $155 $160 $165 Railway Yard $1,952 $2,011 $2,071 TOWN OF SMITHERS SEWER USER FEES SCHEDULE M Page 2 of 2 2026 2027 2028 Quarterly Fee Annual Fee Metered Rate Quarterly Fee Annual Fee Metered Rate Quarterly Fee Annual Fee Metered Rate For any Property - Metered Rate (billed quarterly) Metered Rate -per cubic meter- sewer metered rate (1.3 times water metered rate) $1.5200 $1.5700 $1.4788 Quarterly minimum sewer metered charge (residential rate divided by 4) $132 $136 $140 Annual Billing All Annual sewer user fees specified shall be billed on the annual property tax notice. An additional penalty of ten per cent (10%) shall be applied on the amount unpaid as of the tax penalty date of the Municipality. Quarterly Service Charges The Quarterly Residential Flat Fees and Commercial/Other Flat Rate users are billed on a quarterly basis. The property owner shall pay a penalty of 10% of any service charges that remain unpaid on due date. Page 1 of 4 TOWN OF SMITHERS AIRPORT FEES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE N All fees PLUS applicable taxes except Vehicle Parking Fees 2026 2027 2028 LANDING FEE (Per 1,000kg of Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) as per Transport Canada AIM) Weights from TP143 & rounded up to nearest 1,000kg Minimum charge per landing $23.28 $24.21 $25.18 0 - 20,000 kg $6.65 $6.92 $7.20 20,001 - 45,000 kg $8.36 $8.69 $9.04 > 45,000 kg $10.07 $10.47 $10.89 The Airport Manager is equipped with tools to assist in the facilitation of additional scheduled air service development to new destinations. VEHICLE PARKING FEES (including taxes) 2 Hours (up to maximum of) $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 1 Day $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 7 Days $35.00 $35.00 $35.00 1 Month $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 Annual $900.00 $900.00 $900.00 Airport Employee Annual $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 TERMINAL FEE (Based on maximum certificated passenger seating capacity 0 - 9 Seats $20.65 $21.48 $22.34 10 - 15 Seats $41.29 $42.94 $44.66 16 - 25 Seats $63.59 $66.13 $68.78 26 - 45 Seats $111.48 $115.94 $120.58 46 - 60 Seats $159.19 $165.56 $172.18 61 - 89 Seats $254.85 $265.04 $275.64 90 - 125 Seats $350.58 $364.60 $379.18 > 125 Seats $414.30 $430.87 $448.10 ANNUAL ADVERTISING FEES Ad Backlit Carousel $994.10 $1,033.86 $1,075.21 Ad Telemonitor/Charge Station $994.10 $1,033.86 $1,075.21 Ad Brochure Spot (self-stocked by licensed advertiser) $65.09 $67.69 $70.40 Ad Garbage/Recycle Bin $442.44 $460.14 $478.55 Display Case $485.47 $504.89 $525.09 Parking Complimentary & 2-sided Ad Sign $441.33 $458.98 $477.34 Parking - Reserved & 2-sided Ad Sign $1,435.44 $1,492.86 $1,552.57 Outdoor Sign $1,653.90 $1,720.06 $1,788.86 Page 2 of 4 TOWN OF SMITHERS AIRPORT FEES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE N All fees PLUS applicable taxes except Vehicle Parking Fees 2026 2027 2028 ANNUAL SERVICE LICENCE FEES Courier Fee $495.39 $515.21 $535.82 Passenger Shuttle Agreement only Agreement only Agreement only Taxi/Courtesy Vehicles $220.67 $229.50 $238.68 Vending Machine $57.38 $59.68 $62.07 SERVICE FEES (All service fees + 10% administration fee) Airside Escorts Regular: 1/4 hour Minimum Charge After Hours: 2 hour min charge Cost Cost Cost Maintenance includes snow removal Regular: 1/4 hour Minimum Charge After Hours: 2 hour min charge Cost Cost Cost Equipment Use Regular: 1/4 hour Minimum Charge After Hours: 2 hour min charge Cost Cost Cost Scheduled Flights >1 hour late Regular: 1/4 hour Minimum Charge After Hours: 2 hour min charge Cost Cost Cost Other Goods & Services Cost Cost Cost SHORT TERM FACILITY RENTAL FEES Airport Board Room, Per day $81.98 $85.26 $88.67 Storage Building, Per day $117.06 $121.74 $126.61 Old Thrifty Building, per day $23.40 $24.34 $25.31 minimum $163.85 $170.40 $177.22 Facility usage to be approved by Airport Manager OFF AIRPORT FUEL OPERATOR FEES An Off Airport Fuel Operator is defined as any fuel operator that does not hold a lease or license on airport property, and have a concession agreement with the Town to dispense fuel to aircraft or vehicles on Smithers Airport Property. Per Truck Capable of Carrying 20,000 liters - per day $1,754.30 $1,824.47 $1,897.45 Per Truck capable of carrying 5,000-19,999 liters - per day $701.72 $729.79 $758.98 Per Truck capable of carrying less than 5,000 liters - per day $409.33 $425.70 $442.73 All off airport fuel operators must have minimum $5,000,000 liability and name the Town of Smithers as an additional insured within their liability insurance policy and must secure and maintain a pollution legal liability insurance policy or policies for site cleanup arising from pollution conditions, including both the premise and the operations on the premise, bodily injury, or property damage for not less than $1,000,000 aggregate liability and the Town shall be included as additional insured. Airside Drivers must have a valid AVOP (see below). AIRSIDE VEHICLE OPERATOR'S PERMIT (AVOP) FEE Airside Vehicle Operators, who require a permit, Original Permit $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 Each Renewal $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL PLUG IN FEE 0 - 5,000 kg Daily $16.54 $17.20 $17.89 Monthly $132.33 $137.62 $143.12 > 5,000 kg Daily $41.96 $43.64 $45.39 Monthly $342.30 $355.99 $370.23 Long Term - Estimated Monthly + 10% Administration Charge Page 3 of 4 TOWN OF SMITHERS AIRPORT FEES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE N All fees PLUS applicable taxes except Vehicle Parking Fees 2026 2027 2028 AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT FEE (AIF) plus applicable tax $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 AIF applies to all enplaned passengers on commercial and scheduled chartered flights. A chartered flight is deemed to be a scheduled charter if it travels to the same location more than twice in a calendar month. AIRCRAFT PARKING FEE (Per 1000kg of Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) as per Transport Canada AIM) 0 - 2,000 kg private = / > 3 days Daily $11.12 $11.56 $12.02 Monthly $88.88 $92.44 $96.14 Annually $548.95 $570.91 $593.75 2,001 - 5,000 kg Daily $12.52 $13.02 $13.54 Monthly $100.13 $104.14 $108.31 Annually $615.63 $640.26 $665.87 5,001 - 10,000 kg Daily $19.69 $20.48 $21.30 Monthly $157.49 $163.79 $170.34 10,001 - 30,000 kg Daily $36.56 $38.02 $39.54 Monthly $292.62 $304.32 $316.49 30,001 - 60,000 kg Daily $56.38 $58.64 $60.99 Monthly $451.05 $469.09 $487.85 60,001 - 100,000 kg Daily $85.08 $88.48 $92.02 Monthly $680.80 $708.03 $736.35 > 100,000 kg Daily $142.32 $148.01 $153.93 Monthly $1,138.53 $1,184.07 $1,231.43 Initial RAP, Key or Fob issued by Airport Administration No Charge No Charge No Charge 2nd RAP, Key or Fob issued by Airport Administration $50.00 per item for replacement $50.00 per item for replacement $50.00 per item for replacement 3rd RAP, Key or Fob issued by Airport Administration $100.00 per item for replacement $100.00 per item for replacement $100.00 per item for replacement RAP, Keys or Fob not returned upon 7 days of termination of employment $50.00 per item $50.00 per item $50.00 per item Page 4 of 4 TOWN OF SMITHERS AIRPORT FEES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE N All fees PLUS applicable taxes except Vehicle Parking Fees 2026 2027 2028 AIRCRAFT FEE DISCOUNTS AND EXEMPTIONS Helicopter Leaseholder Landing 50% Discount 50% Discount 50% Discount Terminal Exempt Exempt Exempt Training Exempt Exempt Exempt Fixed Wing Leaseholder Landing - - - Terminal - - - Training Exempt Exempt Exempt Non Land Leaseholder Landing - - - Terminal - - - Training 80% Discount 80% Discount 80% Discount Repositioning Flight Landing Exempt Exempt Exempt Terminal Exempt Exempt Exempt Training - - - Ferry, Mechanical, and Firefighting Flights Landing - - - Terminal Exempt Exempt Exempt Training - - - Private Registered Piston Landing Exempt Exempt Exempt Terminal Exempt Exempt Exempt Training - - - Private Registered Piston - Aircraft Parking <3 days No charge No charge No charge Accounts for airport fees or charges that remain unpaid 60 days after the invoice date are subject to a one-time penalty of 10% of the outstanding balance. Exemptions for training flights require prior written notice provided to Airport Manager. TOWN OF SMITHERS ANIMAL LICENSING FEES SCHEDULE O (All fees INCLUDE applicable taxes) Fees Neutered male dog, in respect of which the applicant produces a certificate of neutering signed by a veterinarian $15.00 Female dog, in respect of which the applicant produces a certificate of ovario- hysterectomy signed by a veterinarian $15.00 Male dog, not neutered $50.00 Female dog, not spayed $50.00 Dangerous dog $300.00 For an Aggressive dog $150.00 Replacement license or license tag $5.00 TOWN OF SMITHERS SIGN PERMIT FEES SCHEDULE P FEES Balloon Sign, Banner Sign, Fascia Sign Canopy Sign, Freestanding Sign, Hanging Sign, Projecting Sign, Sandwich Board Sign, Home Occupation Sign $55.00 Town of Smithers Main Street Tree Sign $225.00 Tree Sign Name Change $155.00 TOWN OF SMITHERS ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION FEES SCHEDULE Q All fees are taxable FEES EV charging fee rate $2.00/hour Overstay (after 30 minutes grace period) $2.50/hour