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MattersUtilities & InfrastructureBYLAW 2022First seen May 2, 2022Last discussed Mar 7, 2023

Stormwater development charges

The city adopted a stormwater development charge bylaw to collect funds for drainage infrastructure, replacing an earlier development charge bylaw. A later proposal would set an area-specific charge for lands draining to Spencer Ponds in North Langford; the record gives no charge amounts.

Where it stands: A new area-specific bylaw was listed for readings Mar 7, 2023; no later adoption is recorded.

Where it is: Stormwater development charges
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Governing bylawNo. 2022In force

South Langford Storm DCC Bylaw

Development on the lands shaded as Storm DCC Contributing Lands may incur a stormwater development cost charge. Charges apply to qualifying residential subdivisions and to building permits for residential, commercial, institutional, industrial and public utility development, and must be paid before subdivision approval or permit issuance.

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. Sep 5, 2023

    North Langford storm drainage charges

    The bylaw sets development charges for storm-drainage infrastructure in North Langford. The charges apply to projects that trigger them and help fund drainage works.

Timeline

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

  1. March 7, 2023· Council

    Area-specific drainage charge proposed for North Langford

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

  2. November 22, 2022· Council

    Stormwater development charge bylaw adopted

    Adopted 7–0

    Final approval. The bylaw is now in force.

  3. July 18, 2022· Council

    Bylaw readings rescinded and listed again

    An earlier step was redone to correct the bylaw.

  4. May 2, 2022· Council

    Stormwater development charge bylaw listed for readings

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