Implementation of a $5,000 fee for early review of rezoning applications involving major OCP amendments and bylaw amendments for fee structure and refunds.
The Finance Committee reviewed and approved amendments to Bylaws 8636 and 8951 to implement a $5,000 fee for early review of rezoning applications with significant Official Community Plan (OCP) amendments. This fee offsets the additional staff time required for this preliminary review process, which was mandated by Council on September 23, 2024. The bylaws also include updated provisions for partial fee refunds, reflecting the new early review process and Bill 44’s impact on public hearings. The estimated annual revenue from this fee is between $0 and $15,000, based on past application numbers.