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In the Town of Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, fees & rates rules are set by 1078 Development Cost Charges Bylaw and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-08-28. Schedule scope: Charges for water, sanitary sewer, roads, parks, and stormwater imposed on subdivision approval or building permit issuance. Notable fees: Single-Detached Residential per dwelling unit: Water $6,734.30; Sanitary Sewer $10,886.44; Roads $1,630.40; Parks $1,838.98; Stormwater $2,556. Effective date: February 1st, 2026.
| schedule scope | Charges for water, sanitary sewer, roads, parks, and stormwater imposed on subdivision approval or building permit issuance. | s. 2.1; Schedule "A" |
| notable fees | Single-Detached Residential per dwelling unit: Water $6,734.30; Sanitary Sewer $10,886.44; Roads $1,630.40; Parks $1,838.98; Stormwater $2,556. | Schedule "A" Table 1 |
Establishes development cost charges payable on new development to fund municipal infrastructure in Lake Cowichan.
| schedule scope | Campground, Education Centre, Administrative, Permits, Development, Fire, Parks, Sani-Disposal, Signs, Tree Cutting, Waste, Water. | s. 2-6 |
| notable fees | Campsite $44.00/night; Photocopies $0.75/page; Sani-disposal $12.00; Tree Cutting Permit $100.00; Water main tapping $500.00. | Schedule "A"; Schedule "C"; Schedule "E" |
| effective date | February 1st, 2026 | s. 7 |
Sets municipal fees and charges for services in Lake Cowichan. 2025 bylaw.