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THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF WHITE ROCK
BYLAW NO. 2554
A Bylaw to impose fees and charges for various services offered by the City that are not
included in any other City Bylaw...
DISCLAIMER: THIS BYLAW IS CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY.
THE CITY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN
THIS CONSOLIDATION IS CURRENT. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
PERSON USING THIS CONSOLIDATION TO ENSURE THAT IT ACCURATELY
REFLECTS CURRENT BYLAW PROVISIONS.
Consolidated as of May 12, 2026
TABLE OF CONSOLIDATION
BYLAW
DATE APPROVED AMENDMENT
NO.
SUBJECT MATTER
2580
April 27, 2026
1
Amended Schedule "I" by
adding a fee for Centennial Park
Pickleball Courts
2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 2554 - Consolidated
Page 1
The Council of the City of White Rock, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
1.
Definition
1.1
In this bylaw, the following definition applies:
City means the City of White Rock
2.
Bylaw Duration
2.1
The fees and charges are set out in this bylaw for the year 2026.
2.2
"2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 2554" will take effect January 1, 2026. If
a new bylaw regarding Fees and Charges has not been adopted by January 1, 2027,
the fees and charges contained in this bylaw will continue to remain in effect until a
new bylaw on this matter has been adopted by City Council.
3.
Fees and Charges Schedules
3.1
A person will pay the specified fees / charges for services set out in the
following schedules which are attached to and form part of this bylaw:
Schedule A
Planning and Development Services
Schedule B
Engineering and Municipal
Operations Schedule C
RCMP
Schedule D
Centennial Park Leisure Centre - Arena Facility Rental
Schedule E
Centennial Park Leisure Centre - Hall / Lounge /
Boardroom /
Recreation Room Facility Rentals
Schedule F
Centre for Active Living - Facility
Rental
Schedule G
Kent Street Activity Centre - Facility Rental
Schedule H
White Rock Community Centre - Facility
Rental Schedule I
Centennial Park Leisure Centre -
Outdoor Schedule J Recreation and Culture - Miscellaneous
Schedule K
Financial Services
Schedule L
Photocopies, Mapping and Computer
Information Schedule M
Fire Rescue
Schedule N
Parking Services
2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 2554 - Consolidated
Page 2
4.
Tax
4.1
Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the fees and charges in this bylaw are subject
to applicable taxes.
5.
Further Fees / Charges Considerations
5.1
In addition to paying the facility rental fee or filming fee, a person must also provide
liability insurance to rent a facility listed in Schedules D - J or film on City property
as in Schedule J by:
(a)
paying the City an insurance liability premium according to the User Group
Rating Schedule provided by the City's insurance provider; or
(b)
naming the City as a co-insured on the liability insurance policy, valued at least
$5 million, and providing the City with proof of coverage.
6.
Refunds (when applicable) and Cancellations
6.1
For a facility rental fee in Schedules D - J the City may issue a refund of 100% if the
refund is requested at least 14 days before the actual booked date.
6.2
For a facility rental fee in Schedules D - J the City will not issue a refund, if:
a) the refund is requested less than 14 days before the actual booked date; and/or;
b) the booked date has previously been amended; and/or;
c) there is inclement weather that affects the booking for outdoor special events.
In these circumstance only the damage deposit is refundable.
6.3
Three months advance notice is required to cancel an ongoing facility user contract.
6.4
The City of White Rock Recreation and Culture Department reserves the right to
cancel bookings at any time, with a full refund of funds paid.
7.
Repeal of Bylaws
7.1
City of White Rock "2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2024, No. 2415" and all its
amending bylaws are repealed as of the later of December 31, 2025, or the date
this bylaw is adopted.
2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 2554 - Consolidated
Page 3
8.
Severability
8.1
If a portion of the bylaw is held invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, the
invalid portion must be severed and the remainder of this bylaw is deemed to have
been adopted without the severed section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, clause
or phrase.
9.
Citing
9.1
This Bylaw may be cited as the "2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 2554".
RECEIVED FIRST READING on the
17th day of November 2025
RECEIVED SECOND READING on the
17th day of November 2025
RECEIVED THIRD READING on the
17th day of November 2025
ADOPTED on the
1st day of December 2025
Megan Knight, Mayor
Tracey Arthur, Director of Corporate
Administration
2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 2554 - Consolidated
Page 4
Schedule 'A'
PLANNING and DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ITEM
2026
Building Code Initial Alternative Solution
$742.00
Building Code Subsequent Alternative Solution - each
$248.00
Change of Address
$660.00
Letter of Enquiry
Residential
$184.00
Multi-family or commercial
$727.00
Noise Bylaw Extension of Hours - Admin Fee
$307.00
Property File Research and Copies
Research Fee (non-refundable)
$58.00
Each page of Print/Copy
$6.30
Research Fee and Copies on disc or flash drive
$79.00
Building Permit Plans (Architectural Drawing Size)
Each page of Print/Copy (max size 11x17)
$6.30
Each page of Print/copy (black & white) (plotter) Max Size 24x36
$12.00
Each page of Print/copy (colour) (plotter) Max Size 24x36
$50.00
Property Site Survey Certificate
$27.00
Sidewalk Use License - per square foot (Pro-rated based on license coverage dates
for seasonal licenses)
$5.30
Sidewalk Use Agreement Application
$201.00
Other Fees
Accessory registered secondary suite in conjunction with a new
house building permit registration
$280.00
All other secondary suite registrations
$370.00
Underground Oil Storage Tank Removal documentation
$258.00
Permit Application Fees:
Building permits involving addition or alterations to existing residential dwellings
(including Interior alterations to multi-family residential units)
$227.00
Building permits involving addition or alterations to existing multi-family or
Commercial (Tenant improvements) buildings
$480.00
Building permits to construct new SFD/SSMUH dwelling
$840.00
Building permits to construct new other than SFD/SSMUH dwelling, a fee equal to
50% of the estimated permit fee
Minimum
$840.00
Maximum
$10,811.00
Re-Review of Plans Fee (first hour to be paid upon submission of revisions)
$306.00
All other permits application fee
$95.00
Tree Management Permit - Type 3
$1,163.00
Tree Management Permit - Type 2
$558.00
Permit Application Fees are non-refundable.
2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 2554 - Consolidated
Page 5
Schedule 'A' Continued
PLANNING and DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ITEM
2026
Building Permit Fees:
Range of "Construction Value"
Initial Fee
Additional fee per
$1,000 or part
thereof
$0 to $1,000
$234.00
$1,001 to $100,000
$234.00
$20.00
$100,001 to $250,000
$2,214.00
$16.00
$250,000 and over
$4,614.00
$13.00
The current edition of the Marshal Valuation Service or the Marshall and Swift Residential Cost Handbook may be
used by the Building Official to determine the "Construction Value" of the work for the purpose of assessing permit
fees. Any Building Permit fee payable shall be reduced by 2.5% to a maximum reduction of $500.00 where any
aspect of the construction of the proposed building or alteration is under the review and Letters of Assurance of a
CRP - Coordinating Registered Professional.
ITEM
2026
Temporary Signs
Sandwich Board Sign or Free-Standing Portable Sign or Promotional Sign (first event)
$95.00
Promotional Sign (second and third event each)
$95.00
Special Promotional Sign Permit (per White Rock Sign Bylaw, Part 7, Sub-Section 6.2)
No Fee
Permanent Signs
Application Fee
$95.00
Alter or move an existing Sign
$121.00
Free-Standing Signs up to 3 square metres of Sign Area
$189.00
Free-Standing Signs over 3 square metres of Sign Area
$327.00
Fascia, Projection, Canopy and Awning Signs
$189.00
Electronic Message Board Sign
$327.00
Comprehensive Sign Plan
$243.00
Each Sign for a Premise included in an approved Comprehensive Sign Plan
$95.00
2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 2554 - Consolidated
Page 6
Schedule 'A' Continued
PLANNING and DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ITEM
2026
Other Permit Related Fees
Extension of Permit
$243.00
Creation of New Civic Address
$659.00
Permit Transfer
$427.00
Re-review of Plans Fee - per hour
(applicable during the application process when application information and supporting
plans are inadequate or when the permit has been issued and the owner desires to make
changes to the drawings. Supporting plans will be deemed inadequate when there are
deficiencies, errors and/or omissions in the submitted documents/plans.)
$306.00
Building Move Fee
$243.00
Digital Archive Fee - per page
$6.00
Re-Inspection Fee
$306.00
Commercial Cooking Facility (NFPA 96) - Plan Review and Inspection Fee
$454.00
Demolition Permit
Accessory Building
$100.00
SFD/Duplex
$1,276.00
Commercial/Multi-Family
$1,524.00
Permit Fees
First Fixture (included in application fee)
$0.00
Each Additional Fixture
$49.00
First Zone for Hydronic Heating System (included in application fee)
$0.00
Each Additional Zone for Hydronic Heating System
$49.00
First Sprinkler Head (included in application fee)
$0.00
Each Additional Sprinkler Head to 100
$6.30
Each Additional Sprinkler Head over 100
$4.20
Each Fire Hydrant
$55.00
Each Standpipe
$55.00
Each Hose Valve
$55.00
Fire Department Connection
$55.00
SFD/SSMUH Zones Sanitary Sewer
$95.00
SFD/SSMUH Zones Storm Sewer
$95.00
SFD/SSMUH Zones Water Service
$95.00
MFD/Commercial Sanitary Sewer first 30m
$164.00
MFD/Commercial Storm Sewer first 30m
$164.00
MFD/Commercial Water Service first 30m
$164.00
Each Additional 30m of Commercial Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, or Water Service or part
thereof
$79.00
Each Sump, Manhole, or Catch Basin
$79.00
Re-Inspection Fee
$306.00
Non-compliance Inspection Fee
$306.00
Special or Other Inspection Fee
$306.00
2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 2554 - Consolidated
Page 7
Schedule 'A' Continued
PLANNING and DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION TYPE
2026
1
Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment
1.1
OCP Amendment
$5,793.00
1.2
OCP Amendment (when applied in connection with a Rezoning)
$3,465.00
2
Zoning Amendment
(GFA means "Gross Floor Area" as defined in the White Rock Zoning Bylaw)
Zone
2.1
RS, RI, RE zones
Base Fee
$3,658.00
Plus
$125.00 / proposed unit or lot
2.2
RM-1, RM-2
Base Fee
$4,658.00
Plus
$56.00 / proposed unit
2.3
RM-3, RM-4
Base Fee
$5,658.00
Plus
$64.00 / proposed unit
2.4
CR-1, CR-2
Base Fee
$6,658.00
Plus
$0.25/ square metre of total
GFA
2.5
CR-3, CR-4
Base Fee
$5,658.00
Plus
$0.30 / square metre of total
GFA
2.6
Institutional (all P zones)
$4,658.00
2.7
Comprehensive Development (CD) Zone
Base Fee
$7,000.00
Plus
$56.00 / proposed unit
Plus
$0.25 / square metre of non-
residential GFA
2.8
Text Amendments to Zoning Bylaw
$4,658.00
3
Development Permits (DP)
3.1
Delegated (Minor DP)
a)
Form and Character
$1,704.00
b)
Environmental
$1,904.00
3.2
Non-Delegated (Major DP)
a)
Form and Character
$2,840.00
b)
Form and Character - when applied in connection with a Rezoning
$3,979.00
3.3
Amendments to Development Permits
a)
Minor Amendment to Delegated or Non-Delegated Development Permit
$1,704.00
b)
Major Amendment to Delegated or Non-Delegated Development Permit
$3,410.00
2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 2554 - Consolidated
Page 8
Schedule 'A' Continued
PLANNING and DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
4
Development Variance Permits (DVP)
4.1
Development Variance Permit for three or fewer variances at the time of application
submission (if additional variances are requested, the higher fee will apply.)
$2,271.00
4.2
Development Variance Permit for more than three variances
$2,771.00
4.3
Minor Development Variance Permit for three or fewer variances (Delegated)
$1,020.00
4.4
Minor Development Variance Permit for more than three variances (Delegated)
$1,520.00
4.5
Development Variance Permit required for illegal construction
(To be applied where the works associated with the DVP application have been completed, and
where the applicant wishes to retain these works, prior to White Rock City Council having granted
approval of the DVP for said works.)
$3,771.00
4.6
Council reconsideration of a Minor DVP
$1,068.00
5
Temporary Use Permits (TUP)
5.1
TUP application (except Cannabis Store)
$2,316.00
5.2
TUP Renewal, Amendment (except Cannabis Store)
$2,316.00
5.3
TUP for Cannabis Store
$3,408.00
5.4
TUP Renewal or Amendment - Cannabis Store
$3,408.00
6
Time Extension Requests
6.1
OCP / Zoning Bylaw Amendment Third Reading Time Extension Request
a)
Staff Authorized- first and second extension
$837.00
b)
Council Authorized - final extension
$1,674.00
6.2
Development Permit Time Extension Request
a)
Staff Authorized- first extension
$837.00
b)
Council Authorized - final extension
$1,674.00
7
Liquor Licence and Non-Medical Cannabis Retail LCRB Referrals
7.1
New Liquor Primary Licence
$2,896.00
7.2
Amendment Applications - Non-Delegated
a)
Liquor Primary Licence
$2,896.00
b)
All other Licences
$2,896.00
7.3
Amendment Applications - Delegated
a)
Liquor Primary Licence; Liquor Primary Club
$569.00
b)
Food Primary Licence
$569.00
c)
Manufacturer Licence
$569.00
7.4
Cannabis Retail Licence - Non-Delegated
a)
New Cannabis Retail Licence
$2,896.00
b)
Cannabis Retail Licence Amendment
$2,896.00
2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 2554 - Consolidated
Page 9
Schedule 'A' Continued
PLANNING and DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
8
Subdivision
8.1
Air Space Parcel
$11,359.00
8.2
Fee-Simple; Bare Land Strata; Strata Plan amendment; certain types of Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing
a)
Subdivision
Base Fee
$2,704.00
Plus (per new lot)
$100.00
b)
Final Approval
$318.00
8.3
Phased Strata
a)
Form "P" Approval for Phased Strata Development (per phase)
$600.00
b)
Phased Strata Final Approval and/or amendment (per phase)
$256.00
c)
Phased Strata and Form "E" Final Approval
$124.00
8.4
Preliminary Layout Review (PLR) amendment
$1,274.00
8.5
Preliminary Layout Review (PLR) Time Extension
$837.00
8.7
Strata Title Conversion of existing two-unit dwelling
$1,249.00
8.8
Strata Title Conversion of existing multi-family dwelling, commercial buildings
$1,949.00
8.9
Request for Purchase of Municipal Right of Way
(in addition to the application fee for the subdivision application)
$1,159.00
8.10
Lot Line Adjustment Subdivision (no new lots created) or Consolidation
$1,159.00
9
Public Hearing and Public Notice Fees
(for applications requiring a Public Hearing or Council meeting notification)
9.1
First Public Hearing
$1,159.00
9.2
Each Additional Public Hearing(s)
$1,159.00
9.3
Public Hearing notice (mailing and advertisement)
(OCP amendment; Zoning Bylaw amendment -unless waived or prohibited; Liquor Licence,
Cannabis Licence)
At cost
9.4
Public Hearing refund (if a Public Hearing is not held, but a fee is paid)
$1,159.00
9.5
Early Public Notice (mailing and advertisement)
(OCP amendment; Zoning Bylaw amendment; Liquor Licence, Cannabis Licence, DVP, TUP,
BOV)
At cost
2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 2554 - Consolidated
Page 10
Schedule 'A' Continued
PLANNING and DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
2026
10
Legal Agreements and Documents
10.1
Legal Document preparation or amendment
At Cost
10.2
Restrictive Covenant Preparation,
Review or Revisions
Base Fee
$500.00
Plus additional Legal Fees
(in cases where it exceeds
the base fee)
At Cost
10.3
Restrictive Covenant Amendment or Discharge
a)
Requiring Council Approval
$950.00
b)
Not Requiring Council Approval
$500.00
10.4
Legal Document Discharge
Base Fee
$500.00
Plus additional Legal Fees
(in cases where it exceeds
the base fee)
At Cost
10.5
Phased Development Agreement (including amendment)
$5,793.00
10.6
Notice of Permit Registration Fee
$50.00
Development Application Fees Additional Information:
1. All application fees shall be non-refundable.
2. No fees are payable for applications made by the Director of Planning & Development Services.
3. Where an application for an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw or the OCP Bylaw is withdrawn by the applicant
prior to Council's First Reading, or if Council declines the application prior to referral to the Public Hearing, the
public hearing fee paid by the applicant shall be refunded.
4. Where a Development Project is withdrawn by the applicant prior to the application being referred to other
departments for comment, a refund of the fees paid for the application, less 20%, shall be provided within 90
days of receipt of the applicant's written request for such refund.
5. In cases where an application is not rejected outright by Council and fine-tuning is required, and the
application is being processed under the original application, a resubmission fee in accordance with Section
11 under "Administrative Fees" within Schedule "A" would be required.
6. Every applicant is responsible for paying costs associated with the preparation, execution and registration of
any and all legal documents or agreements relative to their application(s).
2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 2554 - Consolidated
Page 11
Schedule 'A' Continued
PLANNING and DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
11
Other Fees
11.1
City-Initiated Development Applications
No Fee
11.2
Transfer of active Application under Consideration; and/or Change of Owner
and/or Authorized Agent
$569.00
11.3
Development Sign Removal Fee
(For the removal of the development notification sign(s) by the City, if the applicant
fails to remove the sign(s) within 10 days of Council decision)
$275.00
11.4
Resubmission Fee
The development application fees in this bylaw include a staff review of the plans submitted with the
application, as well as a review of the first set of revised plans. Applicants will be required to pay a
resubmission fee for the second revision and every subsequent revision of plans.
a)
Single Detached Residential; SSMUH Residential
For each resubmission
$315 for each
resubmission
b)
Commercial, Mixed-Use, Institutional, or Any
Other Use or Application Type
For each resubmission
$525 for each
resubmission
11.5
Pre-Application Meeting - Pre-Application Meeting with Staff before the
formal Development Application is made.
(Fee will be credited toward Development Application fees if a Development Application
is submitted within 6 months of the date of the pre-application meeting)
$305.00
11.6
Development applications creating extraordinary costs for the City shall reimburse the City on the
basis on:
a)
Each additional staff report to Council greater than 2
$1,245.00
b)
City expense of obtaining legal or other professional consultant advice needed
to evaluate an application
At Cost
12
Board of Variance (BOV)
12.1
Board of Variance application fee
Base Fee
$625.00
Plus
(per additional variance)
$50.00
12.2
Board of variance appeal related to construction
completed without valid permits
Base Fee
$1,250.00
Plus
(per additional variance)
$50.00
2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 2554 - Consolidated
Page 12
Schedule 'B'
ENGINEERING and MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
ITEM
2026
Roll Outs (for eligible locations of 6 or less units)
$181.20
Surplus Household Waste Decals
$5.70
Parks Dedication Program
Initial
Renewal
Bench
$3,500.00
$2,500.00
Drinking Fountain
$3,500.00
$2,500.00
Light Standard
$3,500.00
$2,500.00
Picnic Table
$3,500.00
$2,500.00
Replacement Plaques (across all available dedication items)
$264.00
Road and Right of Way Fees
Road and ROW Administration Fee
$62.00
Road and ROW Re-Inspection Fee
$303.00
Road and ROW Alteration Permit Fee
$800.00
Road and ROW Alteration Permit Fee (low level plantings)
$475.00
Road and ROW Use Permit Fee
$251.00
Road and ROW Use Fees - per linear meter per week
Walkway/pathway
$2.40
Boulevard
$1.30
Arterial
$7.90
Collector
$5.70
Local Road
$3.50
Road and Right of Way Deposits
Special Events
$2,500.00
Minor works with limited risk of damage to asphalt road surfaces
$5,000.00
Coring, test holes, drilling on asphalt or concrete road and sidewalk surfaces
$5,000.00
Moderate works with risk of damage to asphalt road surfaces, concrete road
and/or sidewalk surfaces, boulevard
$10,000.00
Major works with significant risk of damage to asphalt road surfaces, concrete
road and/or sidewalk surfaces, boulevard
$20,000 or as determined
by the City Engineer
Deposits are collected as part of the road occupancy permit process and the amount, subject to any cost incurred
by the City, will be refunded after final inspection.
Street Sweeper call out
$303.00
2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 2554 - Consolidated
Page 13
Schedule 'B' Continued
ENGINEERING and MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
ITEM
2026
Servicing Agreement Fees
Application fee
$3,424.00
Extension fee
$398.00
Latecomer Agreement Fees
Application fee
$4,841.00
Administration Fees on Service and Latecomer Agreements
First $250,000 of estimated construction cost
4.7%
Next $250,000 of estimated construction cost
3.1%
Remaining estimated cost exceeding $500,000
1.8%
Encroachment Agreement Fees
Administration fee
$62.00
Agreement fee
$1,400.00
License Fee - per square meter of encroachment / year
$108.00
Shoring/Underpinning Fees (facilitated through Road Alteration Permit)
Administration fee
$62.00
Permit Fee
$800.00
License Fee - per square meter of excavation face abutting City property
$26.00
All other agreements
Administration fee
$62.00
Agreement fee
$1,400.00
Temporary Over Excavation Fees
Administration Fee
$62.00
Permit Fee
$800.00
License Fee - per square meter excavation face abutting City property and/or
$15.00
road right of way
Sewer Connection Fees
Sanitary Connection Fee
$8,000.00
Storm Connection Fee
$8,000.00
Sanitary Cap Off
$162.00
Storm Cap Off
$162.00
NOTES:
* When customers request connections, if fees paid previously are less than what is stated in this bylaw, the
difference of the fees collected and the current fee will be required to be paid before installation of the
connection(s).
* If the cost of providing and laying a sanitary connection or a drainage connection exceeds the fee collected
for the service, such additional costs will be invoiced to the property owner. Such costs may include, but not
limited to, contractors, materials, equipment, city staff, and administrative costs as calculated by the City.
Invoices not paid will be added to the property tax levy of the property and will be subject to the same
interest rate and collection process as overdue property taxes.
2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 2554 - Consolidated
Page 14
Schedule 'B' Continued
ENGINEERING and MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS
ITEM
2026
Water Fees
Application to Confirm Serviceability - One-unit Residential
$489.00
Application to Confirm Serviceability - House-plex, Semi-detached, Rowhouse &
Multi-unit Residential
At Cost
Water Connection Fee (5/8" to 1" water meter)
$8,000.00
Water Connection Fee (all other water meter sizes)
At Cost
Damage Deposit for Hydrant Use
$1,500.00
Damage Deposit for Temporary Water Service
$500.00
Temporary Water Connection to Hydrant or Standpipe per day
$61.00
Unauthorized Use of a Fire Hydrant and/or Standpipe
$121.00
Removal of Unauthorized Water Meter
$121.00
Back-flow Prevention Test Report Filing Fee
$40.00
Testing of Back-flow Prevention Device per device
$306.00
Water Meter Data Log Fee
$60.00
Water Meter Testing Fee
$177.00
Special Meter Readings (readings outside of regular quarterly readings)
$67.00
Temporary Water Service Connection
$162.00
Meter Removal and Disconnection
$162.00
Water Turn Off / Water Turn On
$84.00
One Day Water On/Off Fee
$61.00
Water Restriction Exemption Permit
$61.00
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Schedule 'C'
RCMP
ITEM
2026
Accident Reports (MV6020's) copies for ICBC
$75.00
Request for information relating to Thefts/B & E's etc. received from
insurance companies
$75.00
Police Certificates (Form 1868)
$75.00
Court Ordered File Disclosure Copy of File (Notice of Motion)
Flat Fee
$75.00
Per Page
$1.00
Shipping
$12.00
Police Information Checks
$75.00
Volunteers - live in White Rock and volunteer in either White
Rock or South Surrey (requires letter from agency)
$10.00
Students - for school or training program (requires letter from
the agency/school)
$10.00
Photograph
$2.00
CD of Photograph
$6.00
Fingerprints
$75.00
Traffic Analyst Report
$200.00
Field Drawing Reproduction
$75.00
Mechanical Inspection Reproduction
$75.00
Crash Data Retrieval Report - Black Box
Non ICBC request
$200.00
ICBC request
$75.00
Field Drawing Reproduction
$75.00
Scale Drawing Reproduction
$75.00
Measurements - Provided by Member
$75.00
Confirmation Letter
$75.00
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Schedule 'D'
CENTENNIAL PARK LEISURE CENTRE
ARENA
Facility Rental
ITEM
Aug 2025 to
Apr 2026
Per Hour unless
otherwise stated
Aug 2026 to
Apr 2027
Per Hour unless
otherwise stated
Ice Rentals (Non-Subsidized)
Prime Rate
$374.00
$383.00
Non-Prime Rate
$285.00
$292.00
Last Minute Rate (within 28 days to rental)
$196.00
$201.00
Statutory Holiday Rate
$430.00
$440.00
Ice Rentals (Partially Subsidized)
Prime Rate
$178.00
$182.00
Prime Rate (Game Days)
$206.00
$211.00
Non-Prime Rate
$101.00
$103.00
Statutory Holiday Rate
$264.00
$270.00
Ice Rentals (Bonus Days)
Minor Hockey Tournament (all hours)
$264.00
$270.00
Minor Hockey Bonus Days & Ringette Tournament (all hours)
$101.00
$103.00
Hockey School (non-profit or WR Rec and Culture (all hours)
$179.00
$183.00
Skills Academy (school hours)
$87.00
$89.00
School/Family Skates (all hours)
$142.00
$145.00
Figure Skating (three Special Event/Test Days)
$101.00
$103.00
White Rock Adult Hockey League
$311.00
$318.00
ITEM
Apr 2026 to
August 2026
Per Hour unless
otherwise stated
Dry Floor
Minor Lacrosse, Ball Hockey, Roller Hockey (includes non-profit)
$74.00
Adult Lacrosse, Ball Hockey, Roller Hockey (includes non-profit)
before 9 p.m.
$122.00
Adult Lacrosse, Ball Hockey, Roller Hockey (includes non-profit)
after 9 p.m.
$85.00
Special Event Days (one Tournament - 3 days max)
$85.00
Dances/Major Events (8 hours)
$1,211.00
Commercial Dry Floor (not-subsidized)
$190.00
Statutory Holiday
$129.00
Schedule 'E'
2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 2554 - Consolidated
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CENTENNIAL PARK LEISURE CENTRE
HALL/LOUNGE/BOARDROOM/RECREATION ROOM
Facility Rental
ITEM
2026
Per Hour unless
otherwise stated
Hall
Commercial Rate
$61.00
Not for Profit Rate
$43.00
Wedding Parties (1:30 pm - 1:00 am)
$567.00
Private Rental
$54.00
Deposit for Key/Access
$43.00
Statutory Holiday (min 2 hours)
$75.00
Lounge
Commercial Rate
$49.00
Not for Profit Rate
$30.00
Wedding Parties (with Hall rental (1:30 pm - 1:00 am)
$113.00
Private Rental
$44.00
Deposit for Key/Access
$43.00
Statutory Holiday (min 2 hours)
$61.00
Boardroom
Commercial Rate
$37.00
Not for Profit Rate
$23.00
Private Rental
$33.00
Deposit for Key/Access
$43.00
Statutory Holiday (min 2 hours)
$48.00
Monthly Rate
$542.00
Recreation Room
Commercial Rate
$49.00
Not for Profit Rate
$35.00
Private Rental
$43.00
Deposit for Key/Access
$43.00
Statutory Holiday (min 2 hours)
$61.00
Beer Garden
Beer Garden Permit Fee per occurrence
$162.00
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Schedule 'F'
CENTRE FOR ACTIVE LIVING
Facility Rental
ITEM
2026
Per Hour
Cardio Gym
Commercial Rate
$105.00
Not for Profit Rate
$65.00
Private Rental Rate
$87.00
Statutory Holiday (min 2 hours)
$115.00
Fitness Studio
Commercial Rate
$62.00
Not for Profit Rate
$43.00
Private Rental Rate
$55.00
Statutory Holiday (min 2 hours)
$75.00
Education Room
Commercial Rate
$56.00
Not for Profit Rate
$37.00
Private Rental Rate
$46.00
Statutory Holiday (min 2 hours)
$65.00
2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 2554 - Consolidated
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Schedule 'G'
KENT STREET ACTIVITY CENTRE
Facility Rental
ITEM
2026
Per Year
Auditorium
Commercial Rate
$117.00
Not for Profit Rate
$70.00
Private Rental Rate
$101.00
Statutory Holiday (min 2 hours)
$150.00
Classroom
Commercial Rate
$73.00
Not for Profit Rate
$57.00
Private Rental Rate
$61.00
Statutory Holiday (min 2 hours)
$85.00
Kent Street Activity Centre Membership Fees
Adult - Per year
$45.00
Adult - September - December
$22.00
2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 2554 - Consolidated
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Schedule 'H'
WHITE ROCK COMMUNITY CENTRE
Facility Rental
ITEM
2026
Per Hour unless
otherwise stated
Presentation Room ABC with Lobby
Commercial Rate
$246.00
Not for Profit Rate
$152.00
Private Rental Rate
$208.00
Statutory Holiday (min 2 hours)
$247.00
Hall A, B, or C (lobby not included)
Commercial Rate
$72.00
Not for Profit Rate
$47.00
Private Rental Rate
$61.00
Statutory Holiday (min 2 hours)
$85.00
Gallery
Commercial Rate
N/A
Not for Profit Rate
N/A
Private Rental Rate
N/A
Statutory Holiday (min 2 hours)
N/A
Studio
Commercial Rate
$65.00
Not for Profit Rate
$42.00
Private Rental Rate
$57.00
Statutory Holiday (min 2 hours)
$77.00
Kitchen
Commercial Rate / hour
$72.00
Statutory Holiday (min 2 hours)
$85.00
Schedule 'I'
CENTENNIAL PARK LEISURE CENTRE
Outdoor
ITEM
2026
Per Hour
Lacrosse Box
Youth - non-profit
N/C
Adult - non-profit
$9.00
Private
$16.00
Commercial - adult or youth
$23.00
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ITEM
2026
Per Hour
Sports Fields & Ball Diamond Rentals
Youth - non-profit
N/C
Adult - non-profit
$18.00
Commercial - adult or youth
$29.00
ITEM
2026
Per Hour
Centennial Park Pickleball Courts
Adult - non-profit
*Added by Bylaw 2580
$2.00
Sports Fields & Ball Diamond Rentals
Youth - non-profit
N/C
Adult - non-profit
$18.00
Commercial - adult or youth
$29.00
ITEM
2026
Per Season
Advertising Boards
Taylor Box, per season (Mar-Feb)
$326.00
Centennial Park Ball Diamond, per season (Apr-Mar)
$326.00
Pickleball Courts, per season (Apr-Mar) non profit
$326.00
ITEM
2026
Miscellaneous Rentals
Food Cart Pad Rental - per year*
$1,400.00
Food Cart Pad Power Fee - per year
$118.00
Bayview Park Plaza Rental (per 3 hour time slot)
$296.00
* Business license must be a White Rock location/business
Stage Rentals
Stage Rental- Not for Profit - inclusive of labour
$922.00
Stage Rental - Commercial
$2,048.00
Stage Rental - Damage Deposit
$1,024.00
Labour for commercial stage rental
$768.00
2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 2554 - Consolidated
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Schedule 'J'
RECREATION AND CULTURE - PROGRAM AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES
ITEM
2026
Activity and Program Fees
Registered and drop-in program rates will be set to cover all costs including; labour, materials and supplies,
facilities and administrative. Surveys and promotions may occasionally offer a discount.
Developmental and Partnership Programs
New activities or programs may be initially offered at a loss to encourage and promote interest. Activities and
programs with limited users but important to community mandates may be subsidized to ensure public access.
Partnership programs have external partners so standard fees and charges may not apply
Advertising Fees - Recreation Guide
The price of advertisements are based on the: size, color, and placement and are subject to the overall design of
the recreation guide. In determining fees for each publication, the City uses a cost recovery method, including
costs to produce and distribute the recreation guide. Therefore, fees can vary from guide to guide. Frequent
advertisers (those that advertise in the Spring/Summer and Fall issues will receive a 10% discount on their Winter
advertisement).
Miscellaneous Fees
Attendant Fee
$36.00
Contract Amendment Fee per Occurrence
$32.00
Deposit for Key/Access
$42.00
Parking Pass Replacement
$30.00
Uptown Gallery False Alarm Fee Callout
$50.00
Filming Fees - Administration
Filming Application Fee (one day includes inspection)
$381.00
Filming Fee-Additional Days per day (includes inspection fee)
$119.00
Film Office Administration Fee
15% on fees
Set Supervision (if required)
Cost Recovery
Damage deposit
Minimum $5,000
Filming Fees - Parking
Pay Parking stalls (meters, lots)
Rates as per Schedule N
Street Use Fee (work truck parking - no signage provided)
$65 per 30 meters
Filming Fees
Pier and Promenade per day (Minimum + Cost recovery if costs exceed minimum)
$1,530.00
Promenade per day (Minimum + Cost recovery if costs exceed minimum)
$1,100.00
Street Use on Location Filming per block per lane
$110.00
Other City Park or Land Site per day
$650.00
City Building Site per day unless hourly rate applies
$500.00
Filming - Support Costs
White Rock RCMP Services
Cost Recovery
White Rock RCMP Admin Fee
10% of RCMP Final Costs
White Rock Fire Rescue Services
Cost Recovery
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Schedule 'K'
FINANCIAL SERVICES
ITEM
2026
Property Tax information (Tax Certificate)
Property owners
N/C
Requested online
$45.00
Requested at City Hall
$124.00
Reprinting Copies of prior period Tax Notices or
Water Utility Bills - each
$3.00
Property Tax information to Mortgage Companies (per property)
$45.00
Returned Payment fee
$40.00
Refund Fee
$25.00
Transfer between accounts fee (Property Tax & Utility)
$10.00
Apportionments (per property)
$45.00
Electronic copy of annual property tax information for Fraser Valley Real Estate
Board (per property)
$0.05
Accounts receivable administration fee on billable services
15% (min $15, max $500)
City of White Rock Flag
$150.00
Cosmic Alley Commemorative Souvenir Sign
$28.00
Credit Card Service Fee
2% of the total charge in addition to the appliable fee or charge for the following payments made by credit card.
Department
Finance: Property tax notices or utility bills
Development Services: Building or development related fees and charges
Engineering and Operations: Engineering or operations related fees and charges
2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 2554 - Consolidated
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Schedule 'L'
PHOTOCOPIES, MAPPING AND COMPUTER INFORMATION
ITEM
2026
Mapping Data
Zoning Maps set
$139.00
Large
$72.00
Small
$36.00
Sheet
$31.00
Menu size drawing (11" x 17") B&W
$36.00
City contour map (24" x 68")
$21.00
Small street map (11" x 34")
$16.00
Standard (24" x 36") engineering drawing B&W
$7.20
Photocopies and Prints
Black & White
8½" x 11" or 8½" x 14" single-sided
$0.50
8½" x 11" or 8½" x 14" double-sided
$0.90
11" x 17" single-sided
$1.50
11" x 17" double-sided
$3.10
Colour
8½" x 11" or 8½" x 14" single-sided
$1.00
8½" x 11" or 8½" x 14" double-sided
$2.90
11" x 17" single-sided
$3.10
11" x 17" double-sided
$6.20
Council and Committee Agenda Packages
Black and White only (double sided)
1-300 pages
Free
1-300+ pages*
$11.30
*Note: As per Council and Committee Procedure Bylaw, 2021, 2393, five (5) copies of each agenda are printed and
available for the public free of charge on a first come, first serve, basis. Once those agendas have been picked-up,
the above fees shall apply.
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Schedule 'M'
FIRE AND RESCUE
ITEM
2026
Burning
Outdoor burning violation
first offence
$125.00
each offence thereafter
$251.00
Non-compliance of residential fireplace/woodstove burning
first offence
$125.00
each offence thereafter
$251.00
Fire Prevention
Fire Safety Plan Review
first 2 hours
$188.00
per hour thereafter
$95.00
Re-Inspection of outstanding violations (each occurrence)
$125.00
Requested Inspection
$125.00
Contact
Failure to comply with requirement for contact person
first non-compliance
$125.00
second non-compliance
$251.00
per hour standby charge
$315.00
Fire Investigation of incident over $5,000 in damage
$628.00
Comfort Letter
$188.00
Fireworks Discharge Permit Application Fee
$57.00
2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 2554 - Consolidated
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Schedule 'N'
PARKING SERVICES
ITEM (All pay parking rates are inclusive of applicable taxes)
2026
Waterfront Pay Parking
The following waterfront rates are per hour from 10:00 am-12:00 midnight unless otherwise stated
In West Beach 4-hour maximum stay applies to the prime parking area (Oxford St. to Pier Lot) with the exception of
the Montecito and the West Beach Parkades.
WINTER SEASON - November to February
7 Days a Week - All lot and on-street waterfront parking
locations including the parkades
20 Minutes
$1.25
40 Minutes
$2.00
60 Minutes
$3.00
Daily Rate for Montecito and West Beach Parkades
$9.00
SUMMER SEASON - March to October
7 Days a Week - All lot and on-street waterfront parking
locations including the parkades
20 Minutes
$1.75
40 Minutes
$3.50
60 Minutes
$5.00
Daily Rate for Montecito and West Beach Parkades
$18.50
Centennial Arena Pay Parking
In effect 24 hours per day - rate is per day (expires at midnight)
$2.75
Peace Arch Hospital Pay Parking
In effect 10:00 am - 12:00 midnight - rate is per hour
$3.25
Parking Decals (4 hours maximum in pay parking stalls)
Centennial Park/Arena
$36.00
Resident
$64.00
Non - Resident Commercial Property**
$169.00
Merchant Decals (on Marine Dr & Vidal St)**
$406.00
Residential Decals (specific properties on Marine Dr)**
$359.00
Replacement Decal (when original is returned)
$10.00
**These decals pertain to specific properties - see staff for guidelines
Montecito Complex Parkade - Reserved Stall Parking Rate
(decals are sold annually) - price per month
$165.00
Reserved Stall Additional Decals
$36.00
Resident Parking Permits for use in areas designated as Permit
Parking Only (maximum 4 per dwelling unit)
Parking Permit (for first 2)
$16.00
Parking Permit (for following 2)
$35.00
Replacement Parking Permit
$16.00
Replacement Parking Permit (for following 2)
$35.00
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