Building, Land Use, and Planning Fees

Building Fees

Pursuant to Bylaw 168, the Building Permit fee is calculated as follows:

$6 for each $1,000 of construction value to a maximum of $1,000,000, and then $4.50 for each $1,000 of construction value in excess of $1,000,000

Safety Codes Council fee is 4% of Building Permit fee up to a maximum of $560.

Construction Values

See Bylaw 168 (PDF) for details related to Schedule B, assumed "construction values". The City uses these figures to calculate minimum construction values for the purpose of setting fees. Where the applicant’s estimated construction value is greater, the City will use the estimated value.

Land Use Bylaw Amendment Fees


Deposit Amount
Amendment to Land Use Bylaw for Text only$750
Amendment to Land Use Bylaw for a Redesignation of Land$1000
Amendment to Land Use Bylaw for the Creation of a new Land Use District$1500


Planning Fees


Deposit Amount
Municipal Development Plan - amendment$3000
Area Structure Plan - amendment$3000
Area Redevelopment Plan - amendment$3000
Outline Plan - initial review and any amendment$3000

*Any additional costs incurred by the City to review applications, including plans reviewed by outside agencies on behalf of the City, shall be borne by the applicant.