| parkland rate | Residential: 5% of Gross Land Area (cash-in-lieu 5% of appraised value); commercial/industrial: 2% (cash-in-lieu 2%); other: 5% (cash-in-lieu 5%); consents: prescribed set fee. | s. 4.3(a)-(c); s. 5.2(a)-(c), (e) |
| services covered | Acquisition of parkland; capital projects for new/increased-capacity public parks; park facilities such as play equipment, sports fields, trails, splash pads, site furniture. | s. 3.6; s. 7.1 |
| exemptions | Enlargement of existing dwelling; up to two additional residential units in existing dwelling/accessory building; fire/other-cause replacement without intensification; prior cash-in-lieu paid; affordable/attainable unit ratio reduction. | s. 8.1(a)-(d); s. 4.3(a)(i); s. 5.2(a)(i) |
| payment timing | Plan of subdivision: prior to plan registration as condition of draft approval; consents: prior to final approval and receipt of certificate confirming conditions satisfied. | s. 5.3(a)-(b) |
scout note
Parkland conveyance or cash-in-lieu under the Planning Act, passed Nov 17, 2025: 5% of land (or of appraised land value) for residential development, 2% for commercial/industrial.