Development Permit Fees
How to use this fee schedule: Base fee + Waiver fee (if applicable) = Total fee*
*Additional security or penalties may be required for some applications
Fee Schedule |
Permitted Use (no Variance/Waiver Required) |
Permitted Use with Major Variance/Waiver |
Discretionary Use (Major Variance/Waiver) |
Residential |
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| Dwelling, single detached | $250 | $400 | $400 |
| Dwellings, manufactured, modular & RTM single detached | $250 | $400 | $400 |
| Dwellings, multi unit (per dwelling) | $250 + $50 per unit | $400 + $50 per unit | $400 + $50 per unit |
| Dwellings, addition to residential building | $150 | $250 | $250 |
| Unenclosed decks/fence | $175 | $175 | |
| Accessory buildings (e.g. detached garage, shed, shop) or additions to accessory buildings | $75 | $175 | $175 |
| Home Occupation Class 2 | $200 | ||
| Special residential uses (day homes, secondary suites) | $200 | ||
| Temporary shipping container | $75 | $175 | |
| Alternative/Renewable energy | $175 | ||
| Demolition | $75 | ||
Commercial & Industrial |
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| Change of use (less than 5,000ft2) | $100 | $175 | $175 |
| Change of use (over 5,000ft2) | $200 | $275 | $275 |
| New building (less than 5,000ft2) | $300 | $400 | $400 |
| New building (5,000 ft2 to 10,000ft2) | $450 | $550 | $550 |
| New building (10,000 ft2 to 35,000ft2) | $750 | $850 | $850 |
| Major commercial/industrial applications (in excess of 35,000ft2) | $1500 | $1750 | $1750 |
| Addition to building (less than 500ft2) | $150 | $250 | $250 |
| Addition to building (over 500ft2) | $225 | $300 | $300 |
| Temporary or permanent shipping container | $75 | $175 | $175 |
| Accessory building (shed, garage) | $175 | ||
| Campground | $500 | ||
| Temporary auto sales | $275 per year | ||
| Alternative/Renewable energy | $75 | $175 | $175 |
| Demolition | $100 | ||
Public & Institutional |
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| Change of use (less than 5,000ft2) | $100 | $200 | $200 |
| Change of use (over 5,000ft2) | $150 | $250 | $250 |
| New building (less than 5,000ft2) | $250 | $350 | $350 |
| New building (5,000 ft2 to 10,000ft2) | $400 | $475 | $475 |
| Addition to public/institutional building (less than 500ft2) | $100 | $200 | $200 |
| Addition to public/institutional building (over 500ft2) | $200 | $275 | $275 |
| Accessory building | $175 | ||
| Alternative/Renewable energy | $175 | ||
| Demolition | $100 | ||
Sign permit |
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| Sign Permit | $75 | $175 | $175 |
Rental Rates for Municipal Land |
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| Pasture Rates | $1.00 per day per animal unit (minimum of 2) plus applicable taxes on land | ||
| Serviced Residential Lot Rental | $140 per month per residential site plus applicable taxes on land | ||
PENALTIES
- Where a development (including a change of use) has commenced prior to a development permit being approved the penalty fee shall be two times (2x) the total amount listed in this schedule including base fee and waiver fee(s).
NOTES
- Council may waive or lessen any of the above noted fees upon request, including a rationale to any of the above noted fees. Council may also delegate authority to waive development fees to the MPC.
- Whenever an application is received for a use not listed in this schedule the amount of the fee shall be determined by the Municipal Planning Commission or the Development Officer and shall be consistent with those fees listed herein for similar developments.
- Pursuant to the Land Use Bylaw, the Development Authority may require an application for a Permitted use be brought before the Municipal Planning Commission for reasons other than the issuance of a waiver, in which case the application shall be charged as Discretionary to cover costs of advertising.
- Additional fees may be incurred for supplementary advertising.