We are currently working on a comprehensive update to our development contribution tools. This update will:
- Incorporate updated growth projections and capital programs
- Recalibrate rates based on economic testing to reflect current market conditions
- Comply with recent provincial legislation
Development contribution tools under review
- Development Cost Levies: Consider adding new eligible spending categories (fire, police, and solid waste) and recalibrate rates
- Amenity Cost Charges: Introduce new tool to fund amenities (for example, community centres, libraries, and other amenities)
- Density Bonus Zoning: Comply with legislative changes
- Inclusionary Zoning: Introduce new tool to deliver affordable housing
- Community Amenity Contribution Policy: Reduce use as new tools are implemented
Timeline
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June 2025
Project kick-off
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September 2025
Updated growth projections
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October 2025
Review of service levels
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November 2025
Preliminary capital programs
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We are here
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January 2026
Stakeholder engagement round 1
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February 2026
Updated capital programs, rate calculations
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March 2026
Economic testing results, stakeholder engagement round 2
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May 2026
Council approval
Contact us
Email: [email protected]