FAQ

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.

DCCs are paid by applicants for:

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

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.

• 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

• 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.

DCCs are calculated by:

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

As of February 2021: