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Appendix

Fees and Charges Staff Review Spreadsheet

December 13, 2016Pages 133–1418 sections

A detailed comparison of existing and proposed fees across various town departments.

Dangerous dog license: $200 down to $100Building move inspection: $60/hr up to $90/hr

Fees and Charges Bylaw

Page 133–141

Administrative Department Fees

Item Item Detail Existing Fee Proposed Fee Fee Description Bylaw Reasoning
Agenda (without backup materials) Council, Committee of the Whole, or any other municipal committee, commission or board $0.00 $0.00 Per copy 703 Free service provided
Agenda (complete with all backup materials in monochrome) Council, Committee of the Whole, or any other municipal committee, commission or board $0.50 $0.50 Per page 703 (note: if reasoning blank, fee reflects current costs)
$10.00 $20.00 Maximum per agenda
Agenda (complete with all backup materials in colour) Council, Committee of the Whole, or any other municipal committee, commission or board n/a $2.00 Per page 703
n/a $80.00 Maximum per agenda
Agenda Annual Subscription (complete with all backup materials in monochrome) Council and Committee of the Whole (both) $200.00 $400.00 Annual subscription payable in advance; prorated by month to end of current calendar year 703 ~32 agendas per year at unknown size
Agenda Annual Subscription (complete with all backup materials in colour) Council and Committee of the Whole (both) n/a $650.00 Annual subscription payable in advance; prorated by month to end of current calendar year n/a ~32 agendas per year at unknown size
Bylaws or Special Reports (copies of) Excluding printed and bound bylaws $0.50 $0.50 Per page 703
$20-25 $30.00 Maximum per bylaw
Faxes (sending or receiving) Local send and local/long distance receive $3.00 $4.00 Per page 703
Long distance send $5.00 $7.00 Per page 703
Minutes Council, Committee of the Whole, or any other municipal committee, commission or board $0.50 $0.50 Per page 703
$10.00 $15.00 Maximum per set of minutes
Minutes, Annual Subscription in monochrome Council and Committee of the Whole (both) $50.00 $100.00 Annual subscription payable in advance; prorated by month to end of current calendar year 703
Mortgage Company Listings $3.00 $10.00 Per folio 703
Municipal Goods (clothing etc) At cost plus 20% for Administration At cost plus 20% for Administration Per item 703
Non-Sufficient Funds Cheque $20.00 $25.00 Per cheque 703
Monochrome Reproductions, Plain Paper $0.50 $0.50 Per 8.5" X 11" 703
$0.50 $0.75 Per 8.5" x 14"
$1.00 $2.00 Per 11" X 17"
n/a $15.00 24" x 36"
n/a $25.00 36" x 48"
Colour Reproductions, Plain Paper $2.00 $2.00 Per 8.5" X 11" 703
$2.00 $2.00 Per 8.5" x 14"
$4.00 $5.00 Per 11" X 17"
n/a $25.00 24" x 36" n/a
n/a $35.00 36" x 48" n/a
Reproductions, Glossy Paper n/a $50.00 24" x 36" n/a
n/a $75.00 36" x 48" n/a
Administrative Staff Time For requested work $12.50 $15.00 Per 15 minutes or portion thereof after the first 15 minutes; deposit equal to estimated cost required prior to start of work where estimate exceeds $420.00 (one day) 703 Deposit required changed from $50 to $420 - we were not requiring deposits in practice.

NOTE: Changes to fees appear in red

Page 133–141

Building Department Fees

Item Item Detail Existing Fee Proposed Fee Fee Description Bylaw Reasoning
Building Permit Plan processing 25% of Building Permit fee 25% of Building Permit fee Minimum fee $50, not to exceed $2500 786
$0-$5,000.00 construction value Building Permit fee $50.00 $50.00
$5,001.00-$100,000 construction value Building Permit fee $50.00 plus 1.25% of amount $50.00 plus 1.25% of amount
$100,001.00-$500,000.00 Building Permit fee $1,237.00 plus 1% of amount $1,237.00 plus 1% of amount
Over $500,000.00 Building Permit fee $5,237.00 plus 0.75% of amount $5,237.00 plus 0.75% of amount
Re-inspection $75.00 $100.00 Due to non-compliance with the Building Bylaw or where more than two inspections are required.
Special inspection (during work hours) $60.00/hr plus any other required fees $90.00/hr plus any other required fees For inspection during normal work hours to establish the condition of a building, or where an inspection requires special arrangements because of time, locations or construction techniques.
Special inspection (after work hours) $90.00/hr (minimum 4 hours) $135.00/hr (minimum 4 hours) For inspection after normal work hours, including travelling time.
Permit Transfer or Assignment 10% of the original fee or $30.00, whichever is greater 10% of the original fee or $30.00, whichever is greater For transfer or assignment of a Building Permit or application for a Building Permit.
Renewal of a Building Permit 20% of the original Permit fee to maximum of $500.00. Minimum $50.00. 20% of the original Permit fee to maximum of $500.00. Minimum $50.00.
Building Permit refund 60% of Permit fee after the processing fee is deducted 60% of Permit fee after the processing fee is deducted Refund only given if no inspection has been made, no construction has commenced and the permit has not expired.
Building move inspection within View Royal $60.00/hr $90.00/hr
Building move inspection outside of View Royal $60.00/hr plus travelling expenses of $1.00/km $90.00/hr plus travelling expenses of $1.00/km
Building move (out of View Royal) security deposit $5,000 $5,000
Building move (into View Royal) security deposit $20,000 $20,000
Excavation only permit deposit (residential) $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Upon approval, deposit will be put towards the building permit.
Excavation only permit deposit (commercial or industrial) $20,000.00 $20,000.00
Area sumps and catch basins – each $10.00 $10.00
Sewer and Storm Drain Permits Manholes – each $30.00 $30.00 786
Interceptors and acid neutralizers – each $30.00 $30.00
Laying of a building storm sewer – each $30.00 $30.00
Laying of a building sanitary sewer – each $30.00 $30.00
Altering or renewing a storm sewer – each $30.00 $30.00 Charge is based on first 30m only. Additional fee of $20 for each additional 30m or part thereof
Altering or renewing a sanitary sewer – each $30.00 $30.00
Altering or renewing a subsoil drainage system* $30.00 $30.00 (note: if reasoning blank, fee reflects current costs)
Renewal fee 20% of permit fee to a maximum of $100.00 20% of permit fee to a maximum of $100.00 Permit expires at end of one (1) year unless renewed.
Building Plans $50 deposit taken at time of order $50 deposit taken at time of order Actual cost of reproduction and courier charges plus 15% for supervision and Administration
Demolition Permit For structure 92.9 sq. m. (1000 sq. ft.) or less in area $50.00 $50.00 703
For structure more than 92.9 sq. m. (1000 sq. ft.) in area $100.00 $100.00
Plumbing Permits Minimum Fee $50.00 $50.00 786 Based on research from other municipalities.
Every plumbing fixture from 1 to 10 per fixture $15.00 $15.00
Each additional fixture over 10 per fixture $10.00 $10.00
Hot water tank installation (each) $10.00 $15.00
Repairing or altering drainage or vent piping $10.00 $25.00
Installation of internal roof leader – each $10.00 $10.00
Fire protection standpipe and hose system from 1 to 2 hose connections inclusive $15.00 $20.00
Each additional hose connection $7.50 $10.00
Fire protection standpipe and hose system from 1 to 2 hose connections inclusive $20.00 $30.00
Each additional 20 sprinkler heads $20.00 $20.00
Special inspection $25.00 $25.00
Water service pipe (meter to house) $25.00 $30.00
Underground irrigation system – backflow prevention for residential development $25.00 $50.00
Underground irrigation system – backflow prevention for commercial development $25.00 $100.00
Renewal fee 20% of permit fee to max. of $100.00 20% of permit fee to max. of $100.00 Permit expires at end of one (1) year unless renewed.
Solid Fuel Burning Appliance Inspection All woodstoves, fireplaces or other solid fuel burning appliances $50.00 per appliance per inspection $50.00 per appliance per inspection
Special Safety Inspection fee for Unsafe Premises $1,500.00 $1,500.00 652

NOTE: Changes to fees appear in red

Page 133–141

Bylaw Enforcement Department Fees

Item Item Detail Existing Fee Proposed Fee Fee Description Bylaw Reasoning
Boarding Dog $15.00 $15.00 For each day or part thereof of the impoundment period 614 Bylaw 614 was reviewed in 2013 (recent)
Cat $10.00 $10.00
Bird, rabbit or rodent $5.00 $5.00
Other animal $20.00 $20.00
Dangerous dog sign $10.00 $10.00
Dog License (Annual) Male dog - unneutered $45.00 $45.00
Male dog - neutered $25.00 $25.00
Female dog - unspayed $45.00 $45.00
Female dog - spayed $25.00 $25.00
Guide dog or police dog $0.00 $0.00
Dangerous dog $200.00 $100.00 To match CRD
Late dog licensing penalty $10.00 $10.00
Replacement tag, if lost or stolen $5.00 $5.00 (note: if reasoning blank, fee reflects current costs)
Early dog license renewal discount $5.00 $5.00 Prior to December 31
Spayed or Neutered within the last 12 months $0.00 $0.00 Must attach Veterinarian invoice
Impoundment For Non-Dangerous Dog First impoundment $75.00 $75.00
Second impoundment $100.00 $100.00
Third impoundment $150.00 $150.00
Impoundment For Dangerous Dog First impoundment $100.00 $100.00
Second impoundment $250.00 $250.00
Third impoundment $500.00 $500.00
Impoundment For Other Animals Cat $25.00 $25.00 For each impoundment
Bird, rabbit or rodent $10.00 $10.00
Other animal $50.00 $50.00
Kennel Fees Breeding kennel 4 or less dogs $75.00 $75.00
Breeding kennel 5-10 dogs $150.00 $150.00
Breeding kennel more than 10 dogs $150.00 $150.00
Boarding kennel $200.00 $200.00
Street Chattel Detention And Removal Up to 65kg, first detention or removal $25.00 $25.00
Up to 65kg, second or subsequent detention or removal $100.00 Actual cost plus 15% To cover costs
Over 65kg first detention or removal $40.00
Over 65kg second or subsequent detention or removal $100.00
Skateboard or other human powered device detention or removal $25.00
Street Chattel Impound Up to 65kg $5.00/day $5.00/day Including the first day
Over 65kg $7.00/day $7.00/day
Skateboard of other human powered device $2.00/day $2.00/day

NOTE: Changes to fees appear in red

Page 133–141

Development Services Department Fees

Item Item Detail Existing Fee Proposed Fee Fee Description Bylaw Reasoning
Address Change For Personal Preference Detached or Duplex Residential $100.00 $250 35 (note: if reasoning blank, fee reflects current costs)
Attached Residential $100.00 $250 plus $25 per attached residential unit
Business License Home Crafts $50.00 $50.00 952 Recently reviewed in Business License Bylaw
Home Occupation $100.00 $100.00
Non-resident $100.00 $100.00
Commercial - small $100.00 $100.00 less than 464 m2 (5,000 ft2)
Commercial – large $200.00 $200.00 464 m2 (5,000 ft2) and larger
Apartments $15 per unit (minimum $100) $15 per unit (minimum $100)
Pub $500.00 $500.00
Liquor sales $300.00 $300.00 Off-site consumption
Drug Paraphernalia $2,000.00 $2,000.00
Transfer place of business $10.00 $10.00
Late renewal of license 10% or $25.00 10% or $25.00 minimum $25
Comfort Letter Detached or Duplex Residential $50/hr $150 per address 703
Commercial/Industrial/Attached Residential $200 plus $25 per attached residential unit base fee $60/hr for every hour after four hours
Liquor licence applications that require local government input (not including municipal operations) New applications $500.00 $500.00 Per application n/a
Revisions to existing licences $300.00 $300.00 Per application
Applications that require public notification $175.00 additional plus actual cost of advertising, notices and postage $175.00 additional plus actual cost of advertising, notices and postage Per application; deposit equal to estimated cost of advertising, notices and postage required from applicant with application
Planning Application Rezoning and temporary commercial or industrial use permits $2,000.00 $2,200.00 730
Development Permit/Development Variance Permit $500.00 $550.00 Includes first five variances
Additional Variance Fee $100.00 $100.00 Per additional variance
Large Projects Fee Gross floor area (sq. m.) x $1.00 Gross floor area (sq. m.) x $1.15 All commercial and industrial projects, and residential projects over 4 dwelling units
Official Community Plan or Land Use Contract amendment $1,000.00 $2,200.00 Should be the same as a rezoning
Public Hearing Deposit $2500 (plus increments of $500 as necessary) $2500 (plus increments of $500 as necessary)
Board of Variance application/appeal $275.00 $300.00 35
Subdivision application $2,200.00 $2,200 + $50 per lot to be created
Final Approval of Subdivision n/a $500.00 n/a
Statement of Conditions Renewal or extension n/a $750.00 n/a
Lot line adjustment $350.00 $750.00 35
Application for exclusion from Agricultural Land Reserve $750.00 $2,000.00
Subdivision or non-farm use of land within Agricultural Land Reserve $550.00 $1,000.00
Covenants Actual cost Actual cost Applicant will re-imburse town for all costs associated with preparation of covenants, easements and SRW's n/a
Public meeting required by Council regarding lands within Agricultural Land Reserve $900.00 $1,800.00 35
Secondary Suite Permit $150.00 $150.00 601
Secondary Suite Permit renewal $100.00 $100.00
Sign Permit Permanent Sign $100 plus 5% of sign manufacturing cost $250.00 35 Charging 5% of sign manufacturing cost does not reflect our costs and provides a disincentive to quality signs
Commercial Real Estate Sign $150.00 plus 5% of sign manufacturing cost $250.00
Temporary Sign $500.00 $550.00 Consistent with DP/DVP application increase
Temporary Sign Renewal Fee $50 $50

NOTE: Changes to fees appear in red

Page 133–141

Engineering Department Fees

Item Item Detail Existing Fee Proposed Fee Unit Description Bylaw Reasoning
Subdivision and Development - Servicing Agreement Security Deposits Landscaping Security - 120% of the estimated cost of landscaping Per development as described in Part 8, Division 1 of Land Use Bylaw; these are all REFUNDABLE, unless there are deficiencies 35* *Will be removed from Bylaw No. 35 (amendment bylaw 845, 2012) and moved to new Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw (number not yet assigned). REFUNDABLE, unless there are deficiencies.
Landscaping Warranty Security 25% of the total actual cost of landscaping 10% of the total actual cost of landscaping
Works Security 120% of the estimated cost of the works 120% of the estimated cost of the works (note: if reasoning blank, fee reflects current costs)
Works Warranty Security 15% of the total actual cost of the works 10% of the total actual cost of the works
Subdivision and Development - Design and Construction Requirements Inspection fee where installation cost is $200,000 or less 4% of estimated cost of installation of required works and services 4% of estimated cost of installation of required works and services Per development as described in Part 8, Division 2 of Land Use Bylaw 35*
Inspection fee where installation cost is $200,000-$450,000 3% of estimated cost of installation of required works and services 3% of estimated cost of installation of required works and services
Inspection fee where installation cost is more than $450,000 2% of estimated cost of installation of required works and services 2% of estimated cost of installation of required works and services
Driveway Access Permit Application Installation of new driveway, or modification of existing $100.00 $100.00* Per driveway crossing application 35* *Will be removed from Bylaw No. 35 and moved to new Streets and Traffic Bylaw (number not yet assigned). Fee will be reviewed at that time.
Residential Garbage and Household Food Waste Collection Curbside Collection $180.25 $180.25 Per Dwelling Unit 745
On-site Collection $276.00 $276.00 Per Dwelling Unit
Extra Bag Decals $3.00 $3.00 Per Decal
Sanitary Sewer User Rates Flat fee $20.98 $20.47 Per Single Family Dwelling Unit or equivalents 397
Per cubic metre $1.52 $1.54 Water consumption per premises
Application for Sewer Connection Connection to sewer system $250.00 $250.00 Per connection
Dye Test $100.00 $100.00 Per test
Application for Storm Drain Connection Connection to storm drain system $250.00 $250.00 Per connection 902
Dye Test $100.00 $100.00 Per test
Inspection $250.00 $250.00 Per inspection of new or amended infrastructure
Building Permits Security Deposit for Damage Curb, gutter, boulevard and irrigation $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Deposits for construction activity that may damage Town property during building; these are all REFUNDABLE, unless there is damage to Town property 786 REFUNDABLE, unless there is damage to Town property.
Curb, gutter and concrete sidewalk only $1,250.00 $1,250.00
Curb, gutter, concrete sidewalk, boulevard and irrigation $2000.00 ($500.00 retained for irrigation and held until the system is charged and tested) $2000.00 ($500.00 retained for irrigation and held until the system is charged and tested)
Each streetlight $2,000.00 $2,000.00
Each street/boulevard tree $500.00 $500.00
Request for Traffic Data Request for existing traffic data $0 $0 Existing traffic data Town already has in files N/A
Request for traffic count data from signalized intersection Actual cost of contractor/consultant invoice(s) plus Staff Time (see Admin Department) Per location. Fee includes contractor to retrieve data from signal mainframe; possible use of consultant to get data into readable format; and staff time to coordinate and send data
Traffic data request for new location - using Town counter $100 Flat fee per location. Includes set up and pick up of counter and supply of basic data derived from counter
Traffic data request for new location - using Town counter including data analysis $100 plus Staff Time (see Admin Department) Flat fee per location plus staff time for analysis and associated reports
Residential Parking Permit Replacement permit $10.00 $10.00** Per permit after the initial two have been issued for each residential address 609* *Will be moved to new Streets and Traffic Bylaw (number not yet assigned). **Fee will be reviewed at that time.
Application for Permit - Tree Removal/Alteration Request to remove or alter a tree $0.00 $0.00 Used for all private property trees and as per Schedule 6B within the Land Use Bylaw and within the Tree Cutting Permit Area defined therein. 695
At the sole discretion of the Director, fee charged if applicant can't comply with permit requirement of 2 replacement trees for every 1 removal $100.00 $100.00 Per protected replacement tree having a diameter of greater than 30 cm as defined in Part 3 of bylaw, Section 16.(1)(g)
At the sole discretion of the Director, fee charged if applicant can't comply with permit requirement of 2 replacement trees for every 1 removal $150.00 $150.00 Per protected replacement tree as defined in Part 3 of bylaw, Section 16.(1)(g)
Amenity Donations Donation for the purchase of bench amenity item $2,700 plus additional $300 for plaque if desired $2,700 plus additional $300 for plaque if desired Per bench. Average cost for administration, purchase and installation of item. Policy 6000-003 Policy under review by Admin Department.
Donation for the purchase of picnic table amenity item $2,200 plus additional $300 for plaque if desired $2,200 plus additional $300 for plaque if desired Per picnic table. Average cost for administration, purchase and installation of item.
Donation for the purchase of bike rack amenity item $1,200 plus additional $400 for plaque and base if desired $1,200 plus additional $400 for plaque and base if desired Per bike rack. Average cost for administration, purchase and installation of item.
Donation for the purchase of tree amenity item $600 plus additional $400 for plaque and base if desired $600 plus additional $400 for plaque and base if desired Per tree. Average cost for administration, purchase and installation of item.
Community Gardens Annual fee $20 n/a Per garden plot Policy 5200-015 Amendment to fees is going to October 4, 2016 Council for approval.
Annual fee - small plot $20 Per garden plot
Annual fee - medium plot $25 Per garden plot
Annual fee - large plot $30 Per garden plot

NOTE: Changes to fees appear in red

Page 133–141

Finance Department Fees

Item Item Detail Existing Fee Proposed Fee Fee Description Bylaw Reasoning
Account Receivable – interest charges Invoices outstanding over 30 days from end of month billed 1.50% 1.5% Per month 703 (note: if reasoning blank, fee reflects current costs)
19.56% 20% Compounded annual rate
Annual Gross Tax Information File USB Key $50.00 $60.00 Per copy
Business Licence List $0.50 $0.50 Per page
$5.00 $7.50 Minimum charge
$25.00 $30.00 Maximum charge
Property Tax Certificate For a registered owner or mortgage holder $0.00 $0.00 Per certificate of statement
Other than for a registered owner or mortgage holder $25.00 $30.00 Per certificate (one roll number per certificate)
Statement of Financial Information, including Annual Report Fee set by Provincial “Financial Information Regulation” $5.00 $7.50 Per copy

NOTE: Changes to fees appear in red

Page 133–141

Fire Department Fees

Item Item Description Existing Fee Proposed Fee Fee Description Bylaw Reasoning
Engines and Truck Company Reimbursement Rates Reimbursements rates for Fire Trucks as set but the Inter-Agency Working Group n/a Various Calculated on what type of truck attend and how many firefighters 114, 658 (note: if reasoning blank, fee reflects current costs)
False Alarm First false alarm n/a $0.00 Calculated 12 months from the date of the first false alarm 658
Second false alarm n/a $150.00
Third and subsequent false alarm n/a $500.00
Display Fireworks Permit Permit for a display Fireworks Show n/a $75.00 640
Fireworks Permit Permit for a Fireworks n/a $1 Upon completion of Fireworks Safety Course 640

NOTE: Changes to fees appear in red

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Extracted from: 2016 12 13 Special Council meeting - Agenda - Pdf