RDN Electoral Area B Parks Development Cost Charges Reduction Bylaw

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Huxley Community Park Playground - Electoral Area B

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The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) adopted a Development Cost Charges (DCC) bylaw for community park development in Electoral Area B on April 12, 2022. DCCs are fees collected from land developers, on a user pay basis, to help fund the cost of eligible park improvements to service new development.

The Local Government Act provides the option for local governments to implement a waiver and or reduction bylaw to exclude eligible developments from paying DCCs or to reduce the DCCs payable. The RDN Board reviewed the options and have introduced a reduction bylaw for Electoral Area B community parks DCCs. The proposed “Electoral Area ‘B’ Not-for-Profit Rental Housing Community Parks Development Cost Charge Reduction Bylaw No. 1936, 2025” introduces a 50 per cent reduction of the DCC fees for Not-for-Profit Rental Housing developments.

  • On March 5, 2026 the RDN Board requested the bylaw be deferred to a future meeting to review options to improve the definition of eligible development.
  • On June 23, 2026, staff presented a revised bylaw for the RDN Board's consideration. As part of the Development Cost Charge (DCC) process, the RDN sought feedback from the community about the proposed DCC reduction bylaw, primarily from developers and home builders in RDN Electoral Area B.
  • On September 22, 2026, the RDN Board adopted Bylaw No. 1936. To watch the adoption or read the Board report please visit rdn-pub.escribemeetings.com/Meeting. The adopted bylaw and other park regulation bylaws can be found at rdn.bc.ca/general-information-and-regulations.

Want to learn more?

  • Visit the background documents or FAQ's to learn about the reduction bylaw
  • Learn more about the RDN community park DCC bylaws and the process of adopting them here

Thank you for following along. This project is now complete.

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) adopted a Development Cost Charges (DCC) bylaw for community park development in Electoral Area B on April 12, 2022. DCCs are fees collected from land developers, on a user pay basis, to help fund the cost of eligible park improvements to service new development.

The Local Government Act provides the option for local governments to implement a waiver and or reduction bylaw to exclude eligible developments from paying DCCs or to reduce the DCCs payable. The RDN Board reviewed the options and have introduced a reduction bylaw for Electoral Area B community parks DCCs. The proposed “Electoral Area ‘B’ Not-for-Profit Rental Housing Community Parks Development Cost Charge Reduction Bylaw No. 1936, 2025” introduces a 50 per cent reduction of the DCC fees for Not-for-Profit Rental Housing developments.

  • On March 5, 2026 the RDN Board requested the bylaw be deferred to a future meeting to review options to improve the definition of eligible development.
  • On June 23, 2026, staff presented a revised bylaw for the RDN Board's consideration. As part of the Development Cost Charge (DCC) process, the RDN sought feedback from the community about the proposed DCC reduction bylaw, primarily from developers and home builders in RDN Electoral Area B.
  • On September 22, 2026, the RDN Board adopted Bylaw No. 1936. To watch the adoption or read the Board report please visit rdn-pub.escribemeetings.com/Meeting. The adopted bylaw and other park regulation bylaws can be found at rdn.bc.ca/general-information-and-regulations.

Want to learn more?

  • Visit the background documents or FAQ's to learn about the reduction bylaw
  • Learn more about the RDN community park DCC bylaws and the process of adopting them here
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  • I am confused does this mean no landscaping no improvements no amenities covered by developers? "The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) adopted a Development Cost Charges (DCC) bylaw(External link) for community park development in Electoral Area B on April 12, 2022. DCCs are fees collected from land developers, on a user pay basis, to help fund the cost of eligible park improvements to service new development."

    judith graham asked 10 months ago

    The proposed bylaw for Electoral Area B introduces a 50% reduction in Parks DCC fees, which only applies to eligible not-for-profit developments. To qualify, the development must meet the following conditions:

    • At least 50% of the fair market value of the property where the development is located must be owned by by the Government of British Columbia, the Government of Canada, a local government, a Public Housing Authority or a not-for-profit corporation incorporated under the Societies Act (British Columbia) or Part II of the Canada Corporations Act. A Public Housing Authority means the BC Housing Management Commission, or another public authority established by the Government of British Columbia or the Government of Canada. 
    • The applicant must show, to the RDN’s reasonable satisfaction, that the development is eligible for a housing subsidy (rent or capital) from the Government of British Columbia, the Government of Canada, or a Public Housing Authority. 


    Therefore, if a development is eligible for a reduction in Parks DCC fees, 50% will still be charged to the developer to help fund eligible park improvements such as landscaping.

  • How can "Affordability" be determined until there have been sales made after a year from the BC Supreme Court decision of August 09, 2025 and a year after the adoption of the proposed new Community Plan , as envisaged by the Gabriola Island Trustees.

    Erik Andersen asked 10 months ago

    The proposed bylaw for Electoral Area B introduces a 50% reduction in DCC fees specifically for eligible not-for-profit developments. Developments considered “affordable housing” would not be considered eligible for a fee reduction unless they meet the definition of an eligible development as described in the proposed bylaw and included below. 

    “Eligible development” means not-for-profit rental housing that meets all of the following:  

    (a) At least 50 percent of the fair market value of the real property on which the development is situated is owned by an eligible owner.  

    (b) The applicant has demonstrated to the reasonable satisfaction of the Regional District of Nanaimo that the development is eligible for a housing subsidy (either rent or capital) from the Government of British Columbia, the Government of Canada, or a Public Housing Authority.  

    “Eligible owner” means the Government of British Columbia, the Government of Canada, a local government, a Public Housing Authority or a not-for-profit corporation incorporated under the Societies Act (British Columbia) or Part II of the Canada Corporations Act.