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MattersUtilities & InfrastructureBylaw No. 2036First seen Feb 1, 2016Last discussed Jan 16, 2024

Sewer utility bylaw amendments

This item concerns amendments to the city’s sewer utility rules, which govern sewer service, connection requirements and related fees. The available record does not specify what changes the amendment would make.

Where it stands: Amendment listed for three readings Jan 24, 2022; no decision is recorded in the history.

Governing bylawNo. 1600In force, as amended

Sewer Utility Bylaw

Owners of properties served by a sanitary sewer main may have to connect buildings that generate sewage, pay sewer fees, and maintain their private service pipes. The bylaw also sets rules for connection work, septic tanks, sewer use, and fee assistance for eligible households.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. January 16, 2024·Public comment
    • A residentAsks · Bylaw 2156 fees
      Asks council to explain the continued capital recovery and storage fees in Bylaw 2156 despite stating that capital costs have been recovered.
    • A residentSupports · Sewer utility bylaw amendment
      Supports option two for sewer fees to limit rent increases and flags errors in the territorial acknowledgement.
    • Lisa FoxhallSupports · Sewer utility bylaw amendment
      Supports option two and asks council to reduce the sewer connection fee to $5,000, citing paid debt and costs burdening renters and taxpayers.
    • S. Seyvert (Langford)Mixed · Sewer bylaw and meeting minutes
      Supports option two for sewer fees and asks council to include missing December 4 minutes and restore omitted park-naming comments.
  2. January 24, 2022· Council

    Amendment listed for first, second and third readings

    Council approved the content and final wording. Adoption is the last step.

  3. February 1, 2016· Council

    Sewer utility bylaw received first, second and third readings

    Passed

    Council approved the content and final wording. Adoption is the last step.

  4. February 1, 2016· Council

    Staff outlined sewer rules, mandatory connections and fee changes

    Passed

    Council approved the content and final wording. Adoption is the last step.