TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL CLASS 09 FARM PROPERTIES
Information report regarding the ten properties in View Royal classified as Class 09 Farm, including their assessment values and tax contributions.
TO: Council DATE: April 9, 2025 FROM: Steven Vella, Director of Finance MEETING DATE: April 15, 2025
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL CLASS 09 FARM PROPERTIES
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the report titled “Town of View Royal Class 09 Farm Properties” dated April 9, 2025, from the Director of Finance be received for information.
PURPOSE:
Per direction given to staff by the Committee of the Whole at its April 8, 2025 meeting, the purpose of this report is to provide Council with information relating to the 10 (ten) Class 09 Farm properties located in the Town of View Royal, including location, land area, assessment information, and 2024 municipal tax collected.
BACKGROUND:
The Town of View Royal is home to ten properties assessed in whole or in part as Class 09 Farm.
Per Section 23 of the Assessment Act and B.C. Regulation 411/95, the following land may qualify for farm class: a. land used for a qualifying agricultural use; b. land used for purposes that contribute to a qualifying agricultural use (e.g., irrigation, access to farm outbuildings, shelter belts); c. land used for a farmer’s dwelling; d. land in an agricultural land reserve (ALR) that is used for a retired farmer’s dwelling; e. land used for the training and boarding of horses when operated in conjunction with horse rearing; and f. in some cases, vacant land associated with a farm.
ANALYSIS:
As displayed in Attachment A, the Town of View Royal is home to 370.98 acres of properties that are assessed at least in part, Class 09 Farm. The property areas range in size from 3.79 – 178 acres. Staff were able to determine through BC Assessment that 5 (five) properties are used to raise cattle, while the remaining five properties have undetermined uses.
All farm structures used in connection with the farm operation, including the farmer’s dwelling, will be classified as Class 1 - residential; however, farm buildings may have some degree of exemption from taxation.
In 2024 these properties contributed a combined $2.47 million in assessment base resulting in general municipal tax revenue of $6,305.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GOAL:
The desired level of public participation for the recommended option is:
- Inform
- Consult
- Involve
- Collaborate
- Empower
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TIME CRITICAL: N/A
CONCURRENCE:
| CONCURRENCE | Initials | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Administrative Officer | SS | I concur |
REVIEWED/SUBMITTED BY:
| REVIEWED/SUBMITTED BY | Initials |
|---|---|
| Director of Corporate Administration/Deputy CAO | N/A |
| Director of Finance | SV |
| Director of Development Services | N/A |
| Director of Engineering | N/A |
| Director of Protective Services | N/A |
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Town of View Royal Class 09 Farm properties
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