WHAT IS A DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGE?

    DCCs are fees collected from developers on a user pay basis to help fund the cost of growth-related infrastructure and parks. DCCs are regulated through the Local Government Act. The rates charged reflect the impact growth has on community parks; the greater the impact, the larger the charge. This helps ensure developers pay their fair share of the costs required to develop new infrastructure.

    WHO PAYS DCCS?

    DCCs are paid by applicants for:

    • Subdivision approval to create single family lots
    • Building permits to construct multi-family development

    WHAT DO PARKS DCCS PAY FOR?

    DCCs pay for capital upgrades needed to support growth by assisting in the funding of parkland development work, including: fencing, landscaping, drainage and irrigation, trails, restrooms, changing rooms, playground equipment, and playing field equipment.

    WHAT DO PARKS DCCS NOT PAY FOR?

    • Operation and maintenance of parks
    • New or upgraded works needed for the existing population
    • New parks & recreation buildings, parking, sports field lighting, artificial turf, and sport courts
    • New facilities such as fire hall or libraries

    WHY IMPLEMENT PARKS DCCS NOW?

    • Many areas in Electoral Areas A, B, G and H are experiencing new growth pressures, which are contributing to busier parks with more users.
    • DCCs for community parks are not currently being collected in Electoral Areas A, B, G and H, and therefore developers are not currently contributing to increasing park capacity.

    HOW ARE DCCS CALCULATED?

    DCCs are calculated by:

    • Estimating growth
    • Identifying projects and capital costs
    • Determining benefit allocation
    • Determining municipal assist factor

    WHAT ARE THE DRAFT DCC RATES?

    As of February 2021: 

    Land UseUnitElectoral Area AElectoral Area BElectoral Area GElectoral Area H
    Single Familyper lot$87$530$341$868
    Multi Familyper unit$58$354$227$579