Smithers, British Columbia
· No. 2003
· adopted 2026-01-27
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BYLAW NO. 2003
FEES AND CHARGES
A Bylaw to set fees and charges for services, use of municipal property, or the
exercise of authority to regulate, prohibit or impose requirements.
WHEREAS pursuant to the Community Charter, a Council may, by bylaw,
operate any service that the Council considers necessary or desirable for all or
part of the municipality;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Smithers deems it desirable to make
rules and regulations regarding the admissions, management, maintenance,
improvement, operation, conservation, control and use of the property owned or
held by the Town or other uses of the public, and to levy fees and charges
therefore;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Smithers deems it desirable to
consolidate fees and charges, levied for various services, within a single bylaw
for convenience;
AND NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Smithers, in open meeting
assembled, hereby enacts as follows:
1.
CITATION:
This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Bylaw No. 2003 - Fees and
Charges", and comes into effect on the date of adoption.
2.
REPEALS AND AMENDMENTS
This bylaw repeals "Bylaw No. 1941 - Fees and Charges", and any
amendments thereto.
3.
FEES AND CHARGES:
That the following schedules, which outline the fees and charges for
services within the Town of Smithers, are attached hereto and form part of
this bylaw;
Schedule A - Administrative Fees and Charges
Schedule B - False Alarm Fees
Schedule C - Utility Connection Rates
TOWN OF SMITHERS
BYLAW NO. 2003 - FEES AND CHARGES
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Schedule D - Fire Inspection Fees
Schedule E - Building Inspection Fees
Schedule F - Subdivision Servicing and Development Fees
Schedule G - Recreation Fees
Schedule H - Development Fees
Schedule I - Cemetery Fees and Charges
Schedule J - Business Classification and License Fees
Schedule K - Solid Waste Collection Fees
Schedule L - Water User Fees
Schedule M - Sewer User Fees
Schedule N - Airport Fees and Charges
Schedule O - Animal License Fees
Schedule P - Sign Permit Fees
4.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
a) Fees and charges for municipal administrative works and services are
due and payable upon receipt of goods and/or services, as specified in
Schedule "A" attached to and forming part of this bylaw.
b) The Chief Administrative Officer or designate may, at their discretion,
waive in whole or in part, or refund, any fee or charge, provided that
refunds may only be issued for fees and charges paid in the current
calendar year.
c) The Chief Administrative Officer or designate may recover
administrative fees or charges related to business activities affecting
property or recreation, including administrative services performed
outside the municipality.
4.
SEVERABILITY:
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this bylaw is, for
any reason, held to be invalid by the decision of any court of competent
jurisdiction, the invalid portion shall be severed and the decision that it is
invalid shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this bylaw.
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TOWN OF SMITHERS
BYLAW NO. 2003 - FEES AND CHARGES
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READ A FIRST TIME THIS 13TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2026.
READ A SECOND TIME THIS 13TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2026.
READ A THIRD TIME THIS 13TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2026.
ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2026.
The Corporate Seal of the Town of
Smithers was hereto affixed in the
presence of
Gladys Atrill
Mayor
Chief Administrative Officer
CERTIFIED A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY
of Bylaw No. 2003 cited as "Bylaw No. 2003 -
Fees and Charges"
David Schroeter
Corporate Officer
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TOWN OF SMITHERS
FEES AND CHARGES - ADMINISTRATION
SCHEDULE A
All fees and charges are taxable unless specified. * - indicates taxes not applicable.
FEES & CHARGES
1. GENERAL FEES
Fees for requests for records, including both formal requests made under the Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) and informal requests for information, shall
be charged in accordance with Section 7 and Schedule 1 of the FOIPPA Regulation, B.C. Reg.
155/2012, as amended from time to time.
Shipping
At Cost
2. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE FEES
Certification of Miscellaneous Documents
$30.00
List of Electors as Available (available to persons nominated for
local elections)
$55.00
3. BUILDING SERVICE FEES
Land Use Information (Comfort) Letters:
Single Family Residential Property (per letter)
$55.00
Other Properties (per letter)
$80.00
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TOWN OF SMITHERS
FEES AND CHARGES - ADMINISTRATION
SCHEDULE A
All fees and charges are taxable unless specified. * - indicates taxes not applicable.
FEES & CHARGES
4. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/ENGINEERING FEES
Town Official Community Plan Map (36" x 48" Plotted)
$25.00 each
Town Zoning Map (48" x 36" Plotted)
$25.00 each
Town Legal Base (36" x 72" Plotted)
$35.00 each
Town Key Plans (36" x 72" Plotted)
$35.00 each
Drawings - (24" x 36" Plotted or B&W Copy)
$7.00 each
Drawings - (18" x 24" Plotted or B&W Copy)
$4.00 each
Drawings - B&W Copy (non standard)
$10.00 per metre
Drawings - Colour Plotted (non standard)
$20.00 per metre
Aerial Photography:
Black / White Photocopy
$2.00 per photo
Colour Copy (scan & print)
$15.00 per photo
Digital Information (in AutoCAD format):
230m x 320m (18 acre) grid areas
$415.00 per grid area
Subdivision Servicing/Development Off-Site Works administration
$515.00 (per agreement)
Off-Site Works Cash-in-Lieu application & administration
$210.00 each
Third Party Work Order administration
$80.00 each
Highway Use Permit application & administration
$55.00 each
5. FINANCIAL SERVICE FEES
Returned Cheques
$40.00
*
Taxation:
Certificate of Outstanding Taxes
$25.00 *
Tax Demand Notice (reprint)
$5.00 *
Printed Utility Bills
$5.00 per billing
6. PROTECTIVE SERVICE FEES *
Police Report
50.00
MV6020 Accident Report
First Copy Free
Duplicate Report Fee
$25.00
Traffic Analyst Report
$515.00
Photograph Print
Cost of reprint
Fire Lock Box
$150.00
Police Information Check (without fingerprints)
Not-for-profit volunteer
No charge
Not-for-profit non-volunteer
$35.00
Business & other
$50.00
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TOWN OF SMITHERS
FEES AND CHARGES - ADMINISTRATION
SCHEDULE A
All fees and charges are taxable unless specified. * - indicates taxes not applicable.
FEES & CHARGES
Police Information Check (with fingerprints)
Not-for-profit volunteer
$25.00
Not-for-profit non-volunteer
$60.00
Business & other
$75.00
Fingerprint Based Check
Not-for-profit volunteer
$25.00
Employment & other
$50.00
To obtain the not-for-profit volunteer rate a person requesting the service must provide a letter that
includes name & address of organization, name, reason for the check and statement that you will
not be paid for your work.
A $25.00 Federal Processing Fee may apply for fingerprinting services.
7. TREE REMOVAL PERMITS
Every application for a permit shall be made to the Director of Operations or designate and shall
be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee.
Application Fee for the First 3 Trees
$30.00
Application for Each Additional Tree
$5.00
There shall be no permit fee charged for the removal of a tree
pursuant to Section 12 of the Tree Preservation Bylaw, as
amended from time to time.
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8. LIQUOR AND CANNABIS APPLICATION PROCESSING
A fee will be charged for reviewing the application. All costs
associated with processing the license application shall be borne
by the applicant. A bond or letter of credit must be made in
advance prior to any work being processed.
$1,030.00
9. EVENT FEES AND CHARGES
Late Night Event Fee
$105.00
Performance Bond For Services and Costs
Applicants for events, where costs for policing are to be paid by
the applicant or promoter, shall post a performance bond with the
Town of Smithers, by cash or certified cheque, before issuance of
a permit. The Town shall be entitled to draw on the bond for
reimbursement of any costs incurred by the Town, or to restore
the site after the event, if required.
$2,000
The applicant shall, within seven days of the event, pay any costs
that exceed the performance bond to provide policing, public
works and/or fire service, and/or to restore the site.
At Cost
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TOWN OF SMITHERS
FEES AND CHARGES - ADMINISTRATION
SCHEDULE A
All fees and charges are taxable unless specified. * - indicates taxes not applicable.
FEES & CHARGES
Unless otherwise agreed to by the Town of Smithers, applicants
for events are responsible for all costs incurred by the event,
including the cost to providing policing, public works and/or fire
services, and/or restoring the site as necessary after the event.
At Cost
Any balance of the performance bond remaining after payment of actual costs shall be refunded by
the Town to the applicant. Interest shall not be paid by the Town on any performance bond.
10. Town Hall Room Rental
Local Government Councils and Committees including the
Regional District
No Cost
Agencies on which a Council Member sits, representing Town
interests
No Cost
Not-for-profit Agencies
No Cost
All other Groups
Rental rate per hour
$30.00
Half-day rental (up to 4 hours)
$120.00
Full day rental
$240.00
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TOWN OF SMITHERS
FALSE ALARM FEES
SCHEDULE B
FEES AND
CHARGES
FIRE
First (1) False Alarm in a calendar year
No Fee
Second (2) False Alarm in a calendar year
$200.00
Third (3) False Alarm and all other occurrences in a calendar year
$400.00
POLICE
First three (3) false alarms in any consecutive calendar year
No Fee
1st excessive false alarm in any consecutive calendar year
$100.00
2nd excessive false alarm in any consecutive calendar year
$200.00
3rd and subsequent excessive false alarms in any consecutive calendar year
$300.00
All fees are payable within thirty (30) days from invoice date issued by the Town.
Any fee imposed pursuant to the Bylaw, remaining unpaid as of December 31 of that year
shall be added to, and form part of, the taxes payable on the property or premise where
the false alarm occurred, and shall be considered property taxes in arrears.
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TOWN OF SMITHERS
UTILITY CONNECTION RATES
SCHEDULE C
2026
2027
2028
Water Connection Rates
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
Sewer Connection Rates
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
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Connection costs shall be estimated by the Town of Smithers in advance of connection work.
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The cost estimate shall be paid in advance to the Town of Smithers by the applicant before work is commenced.
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The cost estimate will differ from actual job costs which may be higher or lower.
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Actual job costs, less the advance, will be billed by the Town of Smithers to the applicant with balance due in 30 days.
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Where the advance paid was more than the amount billed the difference will be refunded to the applicant.
Water Turn OFF at curb stop in regular operations hours (Mon-Fri: 7:00am-3:30pm)
$80
$82
$84
Water Turn ON at curb stop in regular operations hours (Mon-Fri: 7:00am-3:30pm)
$80
$82
$84
Water Turn OFF or ON at curb stop outside of regular operations hours or on a
statutory holiday
$161
$166
$171
Supply of Utility Boxes
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
Supply of Utility Meters
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
Sewer Camera Video Fee (Per occurrence)
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
Due and Unpaid Amounts and Interest (Schedule C):
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Amounts due and unpaid on December 31 will be deemed to be taxes in arrears
in respect of the property concerned and will be transferred to the property tax
account as taxes in arrears and will be subject to prescribed rates of interest.
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TOWN OF SMITHERS
FIRE INSPECTION FEES
SCHEDULE D
Fire Inspection
FEES
1st Inspection
Free
2nd Reinspect Deficiencies
Free
3rd or more Deficiencies Reinspection
$100.00 each
All fees are payable within thirty (30) days from invoice date issued by the Town.
Any fee imposed pursuant to the Bylaw, remaining unpaid as of December 31 of that year shall be added
to, and form part of, the taxes payable on the property or premise where the inspection occurred, and
shall be considered property taxes in arrears.
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TOWN OF SMITHERS
BUILDING INSPECTION FEES
SCHEDULE E
FEES AND CHARGES
APPLICATION FEE:
Residential
$80.00
Commercial/Industrial/Institutional
$80.00
Demolition
$80.00
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Value of Construction
$1.00 to $1,000,000
$6.25 per $1,000 of total
Over $1,000,000
$5.50 per $1,000 of total
The value of construction shall be the contract price together with a reasonable allowance for extras or where there
is no contract price, the approximate cost of construction of the building, estimated by the Building Inspector,
according to the plans and specifications submitted in support of the application for a Permit.
Minimum permit fee for:
Residential
$80.00
Commercial/Industrial/Institutional
$80.00
Demolition Permit
$80.00
Moving Permit
Plus a security deposit of 10% of the assessed value of the building.
$300.00
RE-INSPECTION - when required due to the fault of owner or holder of permit, or
work incomplete or building inaccessible
$80.00
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION OF PLANS
Residential
$80.00
Other
$80.00
RENEWAL OF LAPSED BUILDING PERMIT
If no work on plans is required
$55.00
If work required on plans due to a change in building regulations
$80.00
CANCELLATION PERMIT
The fees paid above are not refundable under any condition, except as noted below.
Fees paid under PART 10 of the Building Bylaw, as amended from time to time, may be refunded upon receipt of a
written application by the person who signed the original building permit application and in accordance with Section
10.17 in the Building Bylaw, as amended from time to time.
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TOWN OF SMITHERS
SUBDIVISION FEES AND CHARGES
SCHEDULE F
SUBDIVISION
FEES AND CHARGES
Preliminary Application to Subdivide
Without Road Closure
$415.00
With Road Closure
$1,240.00
Final Subdivision Application
1st Parcel
$515.00
Each additional Parcel
$105.00
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TOWN OF SMITHERS
RECREATION FEES AND CHARGES
SCHEDULE G
(All fees INCLUDE applicable taxes)
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ARENA ICE FEES
2025/26
ICE
2026/27
ICE
2027/28
ICE
2028/29
ICE
Regular
per hour
$227.53
$234.35
$241.38
$248.62
Discounted
per hour
$113.71
$117.12
$120.64
$124.26
Last Minute
per hour
$113.71
$117.12
$120.64
$124.26
2 PUBLIC SKATING FEES
2025/26
ICE
2026/27
ICE
2027/28
ICE
2028/29
ICE
Tots (Ages 0-4)
Free
Free
Free
Free
Child/Youth (Ages 5 - 18)
per person
$5.67
$5.83
$6.01
$6.19
Adult (Ages 19+)
per person
$6.70
$6.90
$7.10
$7.31
Family (minimum: one adult and 2 children)
per family
$12.36
$12.73
$13.11
$13.50
Skate/Helmet Rental
per rental, per
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
33 ARENAS - DRY FLOOR FEES
2025
2026
2027
2028
Regular
per hour
$100.73
$103.75
$106.86
$110.07
Regular - Day Rate (8 hours or more)
per day
$802.68
$826.76
$851.56
$877.11
Discounted
per hour
$50.37
$51.88
$53.43
$55.03
Discounted Day Rate (8 hours or more)
per day
$400.77
$412.80
$425.18
$437.94
Parking Lot Only - Exclusive Use
per hour
$50.37
$51.88
$53.44
$55.04
Damage Deposit (event minimum) (Tax
per event
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100
Damage Deposit (event maximum) (Tax
per event
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
500
Definitions and additional charges that apply to the Arenas:
Regular Arena Ice Fee
Community organizations, non-profit groups, individuals, or commercial entities that do not qualify under the Discounted category (ex. Adult sport groups, hockey
camps, private bookings, etc.)
Discounted Arena Ice Fee
Non-profit organization providing a public program for youth (includes local sport organizations, schools, & youth groups)
Last Minute Arena Ice Fee
- Discounted rate intended to promote the rental of available ice within 7 days of scheduled booking
- Booked on a first-come first-served basis
- Cannot be used to replace a regular or previously scheduled booking
- Bookings are final and non-refundable
Additional Staffing
Additional staffing charges of $60 per hour may apply outside regular staffing hours and/or based on booking requirements. Organizations booking tournaments
will be charged additional staffing fees.
Arena Dry Floor
Regular and Discounted Rental Rates of the Arena(s) (when there is no ice) can include use of the Parking lots.
Discounted Arena Dry Floor
Non-profit organization providing a public program for youth (includes local sport organizations, schools, & youth groups)
Event Setup and Take down
Users of the arenas will be charged for setup and taken based on the applicable daily rate.
Event Setup and Take Down
Users of the arenas will be charged for setup and take down based on the applicable daily rate.
Late Invoice Payment Penalty: If an organization, person, or group is invoiced for an arena fee/charge and they do not pay within 60 days of the invoice date,
they will be charged an additional 10%.
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TOWN OF SMITHERS
RECREATION FEES AND CHARGES
SCHEDULE G
(All fees INCLUDE applicable taxes)
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BALL DIAMOND FEES Elks Park & Heritage Park
2026
2027
2028
Regular
per hour
$21.75
$22.40
$23.07
Regular (Day Rate)
per day
$173.99
$179.21
$184.59
Regular Tournament (Day Rate)
per day per Park
$260.98
$268.81
$276.87
Discounted
per hour
$5.41
$5.57
$5.74
Discounted (Day Rate)
per day
$43.71
$45.02
$46.37
Discounted Tournament (Day Rate)
per day per Park
$65.46
$67.42
$69.44
Washroom Facility Damage Deposit (Tax exempt)
per event
$100.00
100
$100.00
Washroom Facility Key Deposit (Tax exempt)
per event
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
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GRASS FIELD FEES - "A" Class (per field) Chandler Park
2026
2027
2028
Regular
per hour
$48.59
$50.05
$51.55
Regular (Day Rate)
per day
$389.03
$400.70
$412.72
Regular Tournament (Day Rate)
per day per Park
$447.91
$461.35
$475.19
Discounted
per hour
$12.09
$12.45
$12.82
Discounted (Day Rate)
per day
$97.28
$100.20
$103.21
Discounted Tournament (Day Rate)
per day per Park
$145.77
$150.14
$154.64
6 GRASS FIELD FEES - "B" CLASS (per field) Ranger Park & Heritage Park
2026
2027
2028
Regular
per hour
$21.75
$22.40
$23.07
Regular (Day Rate)
per day
$174.09
$179.31
$184.69
Regular Tournament (Day Rate)
per day per Park
$261.08
$268.91
$276.98
Discounted
per hour
$5.41
$5.57
$5.74
Discounted (Day Rate)
per day
$43.71
$45.02
$46.37
Discounted Tournament (Day Rate)
per day per Park
$145.77
$150.14
$154.64
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NON- EXCLUSIVE USE OF PARK SPACE FEE
2026
2027
2028
Regular Rate
per hour
$21.96
$22.62
$23.30
Definitions that apply to the Fields:
Regular Fee
Community organizations, non-profit groups, individuals, or commercial entities that do not qualify under the Discounted category (ex. Adult
sport groups, hockey camps, private bookings, etc.)
Discounted Fee
Non-profit organization providing a public program for youth (includes local sport organizations, schools, & youth groups)
Tournament
Includes all fields/ball diamonds within a particular park
Day Rate
Maximum charge per day when booking 8 hours or more
Non-Exclusive Use of Park Space
This applies to any business/person or organization who would like non-exclusive use of a non-field green space.
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RANGER PARK BUILDING MEETING ROOM FEES
2026
2027
2028
Regular
per hour per room
$17.29
$17.81
18.34
Regular (Day Rate - 8 hours or more)
per day per room
$150.75
$155.27
159.93
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BOVILL SQUARE FEES
2026
2027
2028
Commercial Use Rate (4 hours or less)
per half day
$20.00
$30.00
$40.00
Commercial Use Day Rate (5 hours or more)
per day
$30.00
$40.00
$50.00
Refundable Key Deposit for Electrical Box (Tax
Exempt)
per event or use
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
Definitions that apply to Bovill Square:
Commercial Use applies to Mobile Vendors who obtain approval from Council to set up in, or around (ie on the sidewalk bordering) Bovill
Square. Any other Commercial entity that wishes to set up in, or around, Bovill Square, may have other negotiated fees, as approved by
Council.
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TOWN OF SMITHERS
RECREATION FEES AND CHARGES
SCHEDULE G
(All fees INCLUDE applicable taxes)
10 RIVERSIDE CAMPGROUND FEES
2026
2027
2028
Campsite - Unserviced
per night
$35.00
$36.00
$37.00
Campsite - Serviced
per night
$45.00
$46.00
$47.00
Tent Site
per night
$43.00
$44.00
$45.00
Showers
per 3 minutes
$28.00
$29.00
$30.00
Firewood
per bundle
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
Riverside Cookhouse
per booking per event
$41.00
$42.00
$43.00
11 RV STORAGE - QUONSET HUT FEES (fall and winter)
2026
2027
2028
Units up to 20 feet
per unit
$397.84
$409.77
$422.06
Units up to 25 feet
per unit
$493.32
$508.12
$523.36
Units up to 30 feet
per unit
$589.86
$607.56
$625.79
Units up to 35 feet (maximum allowed)
per unit
$685.34
$702.90
$723.99
12 SMITHERS FAIRGROUND BUILDING FEES
2026
2027
2028
Quonset Local Community
per hour
$29.71
$30.60
$31.52
Quonset Local Community (Day Rate - 8 hours or more) per day
$241.89
$249.15
$256.62
Quonset Commercial Use
per hour
$48.80
$50.26
$51.77
Quonset Commercial Use (Day Rate - 8 hours or more) per day
$384.05
$395.57
$407.44
Town Washroom Facility (per washroom)
per day
$114.58
$118.02
$121.56
Definitions that apply to Smithers Fairground Buildings
Commercial Use applies to people or organizations that rent Town Facilities at the Fairgrounds for profit.
13 RECREATION PROGRAM FEES
Program Pricing Philosophy
Program rates will be set to cover all direct costs plus at least 10% to cover administration costs. Program rates are set by the Recreation
Coordinator and are to be approved by the Chief Administrative Officer or Designate.
Direct costs include the following:
Labour costs
Material and supply costs for the program
Facility costs - where applicable, i.e., a facility is rented to house the program
Subsidies - Programs
Developmental Programs - activities/programs that do not initially cover direct costs may be offered at a loss in order to encourage and
promote interest. It is expected that eventually these programs will break even.
Experimental or Academic Programs - programs with limited users, but important to community and facility mandates, may be Discounted
to ensure public access to specialized topics.
Partnerships and Community Development Program - As external partners have decision making roles in these programs, Regular fees
and charges may not apply.
Program Refunds
- Full refund if program is cancelled by the Town of Smithers
- Full refund if requested 24 hours prior to program start
- Pro-rated refund if requested 24 hours prior to the third class
- Refund requests for specialty programs (camps, special events, workshops, etc.) must be submitted 7 days prior to program start
- No refunds provided after these deadlines without a medical note
- Refunds must be requested in person or over the phone during office hours
- Refunds will be returned by method of payment, with the exception of cash and debit. Fees that had been paid with cash and/or debit will be
refunded by cheque through a regular Accounts Payable batch.
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TOWN OF SMITHERS
RECREATION FEES AND CHARGES
SCHEDULE G
(All fees INCLUDE applicable taxes)
FINES AND PENALTIES
1
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Each Arena user, Ranger Park Centre user, Smithers Fairground user, Field user group and/or individual is required to provide proof of
insurance and name the Town as an additional insured to the Town's Recreation, Parks, and Culture Department prior to an event and/or
program. If proof of insurance is not submitted before the event and/or program, the Town of Smithers has the right to refuse access to the
facility.
The Town of Smithers requires a minimum of $2,000,000 liability insurance coverable of Town owned facility. The Town of Smithers retains
the right to request for insurance coverage up to $5,000,000 depending on the type of event and/or program.
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TOWN OF SMITHERS
DEVELOPMENT FEES AND CHARGES
SCHEDULE H
FEES AND
CHARGES
Joint Official Community Plan & Zoning Bylaw Amendment
$2,060
Official Community Plan Amendment
$1,545
Zoning Bylaw Amendment
$1,545
Board of Variance
$775
Development Variance Permit
$775
Development Variance Permit (minor)**
$310
Temporary Use Permit
$1,030
Temporary Use Permit Extension
$1,030
Development Permit:
Development Permit with no Variance
$775
Development Permit with Minor Variance**
$825
Development Permit with Variance (not minor)**
$1,135
Development Permit Amendment
$620
Applications withdrawn, in writing, before a staff report is signed and before a review by the Advisory
Planning Commission shall be eligible for a 75% refund of the application fee.
Applications withdrawn, in writing, before the report is advanced to the Public Hearing or to Council for
consideration of a resolution shall be eligible for a 50% refund of the application fee.
The fees listed above on Schedule H do not apply to projects that qualify for the Rental Housing
Incentive Program established by the Town of Smithers Rental Housing Incentive Policy #DEV-014.
A project eligible under the above program may be granted with a 100% fee waiver for one or more of
the following applications: Rezoning/OCP amendment or both; Development Permit Application;
Development Variance Permit Application; Board of Variance Application; and Development Permit
Amendment Application. The maximum fee waiver that may be available to an eligible project is
$2,500 and shall be applied for in accordance with Section 5.1A) of the Rental Housing Incentive
Policy.
See the Town of Smithers - Dollars to the Door Program
This fee is applicable only for the duration of the Northern Housing Incentive
Program offered by the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT).
$200
Cash-in-Lieu Parking
Cash-in-Lieu of required off-street parking spaces; as per Zoning Bylaw
Section 2.10.8.
$9,785 / per space
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TOTAL FEES
Excluding GST
GRAVE / NICHE SPACE (PURCHASES)
Burial Plot - Adult (1.5m x 3.0m)
$1,545
Burial Plot - Child (1.5m x 1.5m)
$775
Block 7 Cremation Plot (0.8m x 0.8m)
$515
Columbarium Niche
$1,240
OPEN / CLOSE (SERVICES)
Open/Close - Block 7 Cremation Plot
$415
Open/Close - Inurnment in Existing Standard Plot
$645
Open/Close - Columbarium Niche Inurnment
$260
Open/Close - Burial Plot at Regular Depth
Adult (1.5m x 3.0m, includes grave liner)
$1,470
Open/Close - Burial Plot Extra Depth
(To permit second burial in same grave.)
Adult (1.5m x 3.0m, includes grave liner)
$1,625
Open/Close - Burial Plot
Child (1.5m x 1.5m, includes grave liner)
$750
Open/Close for Exhumation - Adult (1.5m x 3.0m)
$1,110
- Child
$645
- Cremation Plot
$335
- Columbarium Niche
$335
OPEN / CLOSE (SERVICES) - EXTRA FEES (In Addition to Above)
Burial after 2:00 pm Monday to Friday (Extra Fee)
$825
Burial on Saturday, Sunday, or Statutory Holiday (Extra Fee)
$1,650
Burial with less than 24 hours notice to Town (Extra Fee)
$415
Columbarium Inurnment Saturday, Sunday, or Statutory Holiday (Extra Fee)
$260
MEMORIAL INSTALLATION
Headstone Installation
$750
Reinstallation of Inscription Plate (to headstone)
$335
OTHER CHARGES
Plot Transfer
$180
-
Grave plots or Cremation sites can be reserved and prepaid.
-
Open/ Close services cannot be prepaid.
-
Burial Plots include a 25% Cemetery and Columbarium Care Trust Fund contribution.
-
Columbarium Niche or Cremation Plot Niche include a 10% Cemetery and Columbarium Care
Trust Fund contribution.
-
Headstone installation includes a $10 Care Fund Cemetery and Columbarium Care Trust Fund
contribution.
TOWN OF SMITHERS
CEMETERY FEES AND CHARGES
SCHEDULE I
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TOWN OF SMITHERS
BUSINESS CLASSIFICATION AND LICENSE FEES
SCHEDULE J
BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
FEES
100
Banks, financial institutions
$680.00 / year
200
Commercial landlord
201 up to 560 m2 (6,028 ft2)
$165.00 / year
202 over 560 m2 (6,028 ft2)
$365.00 / year
300
Mobile Home Park, Campgrounds
301 Mobile Home Park
$165.00 / year
302 Tent, Trailer and Campground
$165.00 / year
400
Itinerant Show or Entertainment
$260.00 / day
500
Contractor
501 General
$165.00 / year
502 Sub-Contractor
$165.00 / year
600
Direct Seller, Mobile Vendor
601 Direct Seller
$165.00 / year
602 Mobile Vendors (Outside of Downtown, including private property)
$260.00 / year
603
604
Mobile Restaurant (Downtown).
Or, in the alternative, a company may license all representatives
conducting business in Downtown a flat fee of twice the fee
applicable to classification 601 or 602 or 603 above.
$515.00 / year
700
Automotive
701 Automobile dealer
$365.00 / year
702 Recreational vehicle dealer
$365.00 / year
703 Mobile home dealer
$365.00 / year
704 Heavy equipment dealer
$365.00 / year
705 Farm equipment dealer
$365.00 / year
706 Auto body shop, Automotive repair and service
$165.00 / year
750
Liquor outlet
751 Liquor Store/Beer and Wine Store
$260.00 / year
752 Neighbourhood pub
$260.00 / year
753 Cabaret
$260.00 / year
754 Hall For Events Where Liquor May be Served
$260.00 / year
800
Restaurant
801 Restaurant
$165.00 / year
802 Cafe
$165.00 / year
803 Coffee Shop
$165.00 / year
804 Snack bar
$165.00 / year
805 Dining lounge
$165.00 / year
806 Drive-in Restaurant
$165.00 / year
807 Delicatessen
$165.00 / year
808 Lunch counter
$165.00 / year
809 Catering service
$165.00 / year
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TOWN OF SMITHERS
BUSINESS CLASSIFICATION AND LICENSE FEES
SCHEDULE J
BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
FEES
900
Recreation facility
901 Theatre, drive-in theatre
$165.00 / year
902 Banquet room (not in a Hotel complex)
$165.00 / year
903 Amusement establishment
$165.00 / year
904 Bowling alley
$165.00 / year
905 Billiard Hall
$165.00 / year
906 Arcade
$165.00 / year
907 Dance Studio
$165.00 / year
908 Performing Arts
$165.00 / year
1000
Home Occupation
$165.00 / year
1100
Salvage
1101 Junkyard
$165.00 / year
1102 Wrecking yard
$165.00 / year
1103 Secondhand Dealer
$165.00 / year
1104 Pawnbroker
$165.00 / year
1200
Garment Cleaning Service
1201 Laundry
$165.00 / year
1202 Dry-cleaning
$165.00 / year
1203 Laundromat
$165.00 / year
1300
Manufacturing
1301 Wood processing plant
$365.00 / year
1302 Chemical refinery
$365.00 / year
1303 Electronics, precision instruments, small goods
$165.00 / year
1304 All other classifications
$365.00 / year
1400
Printer and Publisher
$165.00 / year
1500
Professional Business/Business Office
1501 Professional
$165.00 / year
1502 Other business office
$165.00 / year
1600
Radio and T.V. Broadcasting
$165.00 / year
1700
Merchant
1701 Retail up to 930 m2 (10,011ft2) floor area
$165.00 / year
1702 Retail over 930m2 (10,011ft2) floor area
$365.00 / year
1703 Wholesale
$165.00 / year
1704 Mail Order
$165.00 / year
1800
Fuel Sales, Storage
1801 Bulk sales and storage
$365.00 / year
1802 Retail sales
$365.00 / year
1803 Service station
$365.00 / year
1804 Key lock station
$365.00 / year
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TOWN OF SMITHERS
BUSINESS CLASSIFICATION AND LICENSE FEES
SCHEDULE J
BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
FEES
1900
Transportation
1901 Truck terminal
$165.00 / year
1902 Moving company
$165.00 / year
1903 Transportation service
$165.00 / year
1904 Vehicle hire
$165.00 / year
1905 Delivery service
$165.00 / year
1906 Taxi
$165.00 / year
1907 Public transport
$165.00 / year
2000
Vending Machines *
$465.00 / year
*A license is not required under this classification if the owner is
otherwise licensed in the Town.
2100
Warehousing
$165.00 / year
2200
Apartment rental
$10.00 /unit/yr
2300
Hotel complex
$365.00 / year
2400
Motel
$165.00 / year
2600
Miscellaneous
$165.00 / year
2700
Escorts
2701 Escort Agency
$1,030.00 / year
2702 Escort Service
$260.00 / year
2800
Cannabis Retail Store
$260.00 / year
2900
Short-Term Rentals (STR) & Bed & Breakfast (BNB) Operations
2901 STR operating from a portion of dwelling unit or BNBs
$260.00 / year
2902 STR operating from an entire dwelling unit
$365.00 / year
2903
2903.1
Multiple STR units on the same property
$365.00 /
year for the first
unit
& $105.00 /
year each
additional unit
3000
Auxiliary Business
$55.00 / year
4000
Non-profit Organization
No fee
LIQUOR AND CANNABIS LICENSING
New Liquor Primary / Liquor Primary Club / Cannabis Retail License
Applications
$930
Amendment to Existing License Applications
$415
Temporary Amendment (Event) to Liquor Licenses
$310
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TOWN OF SMITHERS
BUSINESS CLASSIFICATION AND LICENSE FEES
SCHEDULE J
BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
FEES
No license shall be transferred from one person in respect of certain premises to that same person in
respect of other premises, without the prior approval of the License Inspector and the payment of
$50.00 for the required transfer fee. Such transfer shall be refused by the License Inspector where,
upon inspection of the business premises to which the applicant wishes to transfer the license, the
premises do not comply with the requirements of the bylaws of the Town regulating building, zoning,
health and safety, sanitation, and business.
Every license issued pursuant to this bylaw shall be personal to the licensee named therein and in the
event of a change of ownership of the business for which such license was issued, the new owner shall
apply for a transfer of ownership and be required to pay a transfer fee of $50.00. Such transfer shall be
refused by the License Inspector where, upon inspection of the business premises, the premises does
not comply with the requirements of Town bylaws regulating building, zoning, health and safety,
sanitation, and business.
The License Inspector shall maintain and keep records of all licenses issued. All such records shall be
considered public records and shall be open for inspection at reasonable times to any person having
business with the License Inspector. No person shall be entitled to inspect more than one license at any
one time without first paying a search fee of $50.00 for each license in excess of one.
A business that due to classification requires more than one license, or due to an auxiliary business(s),
shall only be required to pay a fee of $50.00 for each license in excess of the principle license. The
principal license is the license for which the greatest fee is due.
Where a business is carried on, in, or from more than one premise in the Town and under the same
business name, a $50.00 fee is chargeable for each additional premise as an Auxiliary Business
(Classification 3000).
In the case of commercial landlords, only one business license fee will apply regardless of the number
of buildings or premises being leased or rented. The area for Classification 0200 in Schedule "A" is
based on the total gross leasable area for all the buildings or premises owned by the commercial
landlord.
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TOWN OF SMITHERS
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FEES
SCHEDULE K
Effective January 1, 2026
Effective January 1, 2027
Effective January 1, 2028
Quarterly
Annual
(Tax Notice)
Per Call
Quarterly
Annual
(Tax Notice)
Per Call
Quarterly
Annual
(Tax Notice)
Per Call
RESIDENTIAL (Garbage / Recycling)
$47
$48
Single Family Dwelling
$184
$190
$196
Carriage House
$184
$190
$196
Secondary Suite 85% (2026), 100% (2027 & 2028)
$156
$190
$196
Per Unit - Duplex, Triplex, etc. [All Strata from 2024]
$184
$190
$196
[Strata opt out with Town approval avail. from 2023]
Business Class 6 properties (with buildings).
Other Properties not charged the Class 6 flat rate or
the Residential flat rate on the Tax Notice (i.e.
exempt properties, apartments, etc.)
$46
$184
$190
$196
COMMERCIAL (incl. Home Based Business)
Commercial Carts:
one (1) 0.32 yard cart
$55
$67
$90
$55
$78
$102
$57
$69
$93
$57
$80
$105
$59
$71
$96
$59
$82
$108
two (2) to three (3) 0.32 carts
four (4) to five (5) 0.32 carts
one (1) 0.44 yard cart
two (2) to three (3) 0.44 carts
four (4) to five (5) 0.44 carts
Haul All Containers:
two (2) yard container
$90
$135
$202
$45
$67
$101
$93
$139
$208
$46
$69
$104
$96
$143
$214
$47
$71
$107
four (4) yard container
six (6) yard container
share 1/2 2 yard
share 1/2 y 4 yard
share 1/2 6 yard
Service charge for container placement / removal
$247 $254
$262
UNSCHEDULED (Per Pickup / Call Out)
Carts:
one (1) 0.32 yard cart
$11
$12
$13
two (2) to five (5) 0.32 carts
$15
$16
$17
one (1) 0.44 yard cart
$11
$12
$13
two (2) to five (5) 0.44 carts
$15
$16
$17
Haul All Containers:
two (2) yard container
$21
$22
$23
four (4) yard container
$30
$31
$32
six (6) yard container
$39
$41
$42
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TOWN OF SMITHERS
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FEES
SCHEDULE K
Purchase of New, or Replacement, Carts (Residential or Commercial)
Green Residential and Commercial Carts will be sold by the Town at manufacturers cost plus shipping and handling and applicable taxes - there is no renting or leasing.
Green Garbage Carts must be purchased outright from the Town.
Blue Recycling Carts will be given to eligible property owners one time only.
Replacement Green or Blue Recycling carts are to be paid by the property owner and purchased through the Town at manufacturers cost plus shipping and handling
and applicable taxes.
Each unit of a duplex, triplex, fourplex etc. will be charged the annual single family dwelling rate (except an approved opt out strata unit).
The owners of a secondary suite/carriage house will be eligible to purchase another residential cart and receive a recycling cart if a second residential cart is purchased.
Property owners are responsible to maintain residential and recycling garbage carts in a usable manner.
Cart Parts or cart repairs are the responsibility of the property owner.
Purchase of Haul All Containers: (for properties other than single family dwellings)
Business owners must purchase their Haul All containers outright from the Town.
The purchaser will pay for all direct costs including taxes and shipping.
All purchases will be handled through the Town - the Town will notify the supplier beforehand and the invoice will be sent to the purchaser.
Annual Billing
All Annual solid waste collection rates specified shall be billed on the annual property tax notice. A penalty addition of ten per cent (10%) shall be applied on the amount
unpaid as of the tax penalty date of the Municipality.
Quarterly Service Charges
The commercial and other garbage collection services (other than the annual charges) are billed on a quarterly basis. The property owner shall pay a penalty of 10% of
any service charges that remain unpaid on due date.
Due and Unpaid Amounts and Interest
Any amounts remaining unpaid on December 31 each year shall be deemed to be taxes in arrears in respect of the property concerned and shall be forthwith entered on
the real property tax roll as taxes in arrears and will be subject to prescribed rates of interest.
Residential Secondary Suites Transition (Billing % of single family dwelling fee)
85% (2026), 100% (2027) [Note: Transition applicable to all Solid Waste, Water, Sewer fees]
TOWN OF SMITHERS
WATER USER FEES
SCHEDULE L
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2026 rates
2027 rates
2028 rates
Quarterly
Fee
Tax Notice
Annual Fee
Metered
Rate
Quarterly
Fee
Tax Notice
Annual Fee
Metered
Rate
Quarterly
Fee
Tax Notice
Annual Fee
Metered
Rate
Annual Residential Flat Rates
Residential Dwelling (Single Family, Du/Triplex, Strata Units, Apt., etc.)
$406.00
$418.00
$431.00
Carriage House
$406.00
$418.00
$431.00
Secondary Suite (85% (2026), 100% (2027 & 2028)
$345.00
$418.00
$418.00
Quarterly Residential Flat Fees (Commercial / Residential Mixed Use)
Single Family dwelling, duplex etc.- each unit
$101.00
$104.00
$107.00
Mobile homes- per unit
$101.00
$104.00
$107.00
Secondary Suite (40% 2023, 55% 2024, 70% 2025)
$71.00
$73.00
$75.00
Commercial/Other Flat Rate users (billed quarterly)
Apartments- each dwelling unit
$101.00
$104.00
$107.00
Schools- per classroom
$103.00
$106.00
$109.00
School Board office
$121.00
$125.00
$129.00
Hospital - per bed
$44.00
$45.00
$46.00
Home Based Businesses (includes Air B&B) (Mandatory from 2024)
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
Care home - per room
$44.00
$45.00
$46.00
Dining Room
$474.00
$488.00
$503.00
Liquor Serving Establishment
$474.00
$488.00
$503.00
Cafes/restaurant - 55 seats & less
$474.00
$488.00
$503.00
Cafes/restaurant - 56 - 80 seats
$885.00
$912.00
$939.00
Cafes/restaurant - over 80 seats
$1,770.00
$1,823.00
$1,878.00
Churches
$121.00
$125.00
$129.00
Service Station
$228.00
$235.00
$242.00
Repair Garage, Auto Sales, Body Shops
$474.00
$488.00
$503.00
Car Wash
$885.00
$912.00
$939.00
Offices/Retail Stores, Wholesale Outlets, Service Outlets up to and
including 500 m2 gross floor area
$121.00
$125.00
$129.00
Offices/Retail Stores, Wholesale Outlets, Service Outlets more than 500
m2 gross floor area, less than 1000 m2
$349.00
$359.00
$370.00
Offices/Retail Stores, Wholesale Outlets, Service Outlets more than
1000 m2 gross floor area
$713.00
$734.00
$756.00
Public Hall, Theatre, Bowling Alley
$121.00
$125.00
$129.00
Government Office Building
$1,666.00
$1,716.00
$1,767.00
Municipal Office Building
$121.00
$125.00
$129.00
TOWN OF SMITHERS
WATER USER FEES
SCHEDULE L
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2026 rates
2027 rates
2028 rates
Quarterly
Fee
Annual Fee
Metered
Rate
Quarterly
Fee
Annual Fee
Metered
Rate
Quarterly
Fee
Annual Fee
Metere
d
Railway Yard
$1,360
$1,401
$1443
For any Property - Metered Rate (billed quarterly)
per cubic meter- water meter rate
$1.170
$1.2100
$1.250
quarterly minimum water metered charge
$101
$104
$107
Annual Billing
All Annual water user fees specified shall be billed on the annual property tax notice. An additional penalty of ten per cent (10%) shall be applied on the amount unpaid as of the
tax penalty date of the Municipality.
Quarterly Service Charges
The Quarterly Residential Flat Fees and Commercial/Other Flat Rate users are billed on a quarterly basis. The property owner shall pay a penalty of 10% of any service
charges that remain unpaid on due date.
Fire Hydrant Use
Application fee
$75.00
TOWN OF SMITHERS
SEWER USER FEES
SCHEDULE M
Page 1 of 2
2026
2027
2028
Quarterly
Fee
Annual Fee
Metered
Rate
Quarterly
Fee
Annual Fee
Metered
Rate
Quarterly
Fee
Annual Fee
Metered
Rate
Annual Residential Flat Rates
Residential dwelling (Single Family, Du/Triplex, Strata Units, Apt., etc.)
$528
$544
$560
Carriage House
$528
$544
$560
Secondary Suite - 85% (2026), 100% (2027 & 2028)
$449
$544
$560
Quarterly Residential Flat Fees (Commercial / Residential Mixed Use)
Single Family dwelling, duplex etc.- each unit
$132
$136
$140
Mobile homes- per unit
$132
$136
$140
Secondary Suite - 85% (2026), 100% (2027 & 2028)
$93
$96
$99
Commercial/Other Flat Rate users (billed quarterly)
Apartments- each dwelling unit
$132
$136
$140
Schools- per classroom
$134
$138
$142
School Board office
$155
$160
$165
Hospital - per bed
$55
$57
$59
Home Based Businesses (includes Air B&B) (Mandatory from 2024)
$20
$21
$22
Care home - per room
$55
$57
$59
Dining Room
$618
$637
$656
Liquor Serving Establishment
$618
$637
$656
Cafes/restaurant - 55 seats & less
$618
$637
$656
Cafes/restaurant - 56 - 80 seats
$1,154
$1,189
$1,225
Cafes/restaurant - over 80 seats
$2,295
$2,364
$2,435
Churches
$157
$162
$167
Service Station
$297
$306
$315
Repair Garage, Auto Sales, Body Shops
$618
$637
$656
Car Wash
$1,154
$1,189
$1,225
Offices/Retail Stores, Wholesale Outlets, Service Outlets up to and
including 500 m2 gross floor area
$155
$160
$165
Offices/Retail Stores, Wholesale Outlets, Service Outlets more than 500 m2
gross floor area, less than 1000 m2
$451
$465
$479
Offices/Retail Stores, Wholesale Outlets, Service Outlets more than 1000
m2 gross floor area
$925
$953
$982
Public Hall, Theatre, Bowling Alley
$157
$162
$167
Government Office Building
$2,378
$2,449
$2,522
Municipal Office Building
$155
$160
$165
Railway Yard
$1,952
$2,011
$2,071
TOWN OF SMITHERS
SEWER USER FEES
SCHEDULE M
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2026
2027
2028
Quarterly
Fee
Annual Fee
Metered
Rate
Quarterly
Fee
Annual Fee
Metered
Rate
Quarterly
Fee
Annual Fee
Metered
Rate
For any Property - Metered Rate (billed quarterly)
Metered Rate -per cubic meter- sewer metered rate (1.3 times water
metered rate)
$1.5200
$1.5700
$1.4788
Quarterly minimum sewer metered charge (residential rate divided by 4)
$132
$136
$140
Annual Billing
All Annual sewer user fees specified shall be billed on the annual property tax notice. An additional penalty of ten per cent (10%) shall be applied on the amount unpaid
as of the tax penalty date of the Municipality.
Quarterly Service Charges
The Quarterly Residential Flat Fees and Commercial/Other Flat Rate users are billed on a quarterly basis. The property owner shall pay a penalty of 10% of any service
charges that remain unpaid on due date.
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TOWN OF SMITHERS
AIRPORT FEES AND CHARGES
SCHEDULE N
All fees PLUS applicable taxes except Vehicle Parking Fees
2026
2027
2028
LANDING FEE (Per 1,000kg of Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) as per Transport Canada AIM)
Weights from TP143 & rounded up to nearest 1,000kg
Minimum charge per landing
$23.28
$24.21
$25.18
0 - 20,000 kg
$6.65
$6.92
$7.20
20,001 - 45,000 kg
$8.36
$8.69
$9.04
> 45,000 kg
$10.07
$10.47
$10.89
The Airport Manager is equipped with tools to assist in the facilitation of additional scheduled air service development to new destinations.
VEHICLE PARKING FEES (including taxes)
2 Hours (up to maximum of)
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
1 Day
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
7 Days
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
1 Month
$150.00
$150.00
$150.00
Annual
$900.00
$900.00
$900.00
Airport Employee Annual
$150.00
$150.00
$150.00
TERMINAL FEE (Based on maximum certificated passenger seating capacity
0 - 9 Seats
$20.65
$21.48
$22.34
10 - 15 Seats
$41.29
$42.94
$44.66
16 - 25 Seats
$63.59
$66.13
$68.78
26 - 45 Seats
$111.48
$115.94
$120.58
46 - 60 Seats
$159.19
$165.56
$172.18
61 - 89 Seats
$254.85
$265.04
$275.64
90 - 125 Seats
$350.58
$364.60
$379.18
> 125 Seats
$414.30
$430.87
$448.10
ANNUAL ADVERTISING FEES
Ad Backlit Carousel
$994.10
$1,033.86
$1,075.21
Ad Telemonitor/Charge Station
$994.10
$1,033.86
$1,075.21
Ad Brochure Spot (self-stocked by licensed advertiser)
$65.09
$67.69
$70.40
Ad Garbage/Recycle Bin
$442.44
$460.14
$478.55
Display Case
$485.47
$504.89
$525.09
Parking Complimentary & 2-sided Ad Sign
$441.33
$458.98
$477.34
Parking - Reserved & 2-sided Ad Sign
$1,435.44
$1,492.86
$1,552.57
Outdoor Sign
$1,653.90
$1,720.06
$1,788.86
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TOWN OF SMITHERS
AIRPORT FEES AND CHARGES
SCHEDULE N
All fees PLUS applicable taxes except Vehicle Parking Fees
2026
2027
2028
ANNUAL SERVICE LICENCE FEES
Courier Fee
$495.39
$515.21
$535.82
Passenger Shuttle
Agreement only
Agreement only
Agreement only
Taxi/Courtesy Vehicles
$220.67
$229.50
$238.68
Vending Machine
$57.38
$59.68
$62.07
SERVICE FEES (All service fees + 10% administration fee)
Airside Escorts
Regular: 1/4 hour Minimum Charge After Hours: 2 hour min charge
Cost
Cost
Cost
Maintenance includes snow removal
Regular: 1/4 hour Minimum Charge After Hours: 2 hour min charge
Cost
Cost
Cost
Equipment Use
Regular: 1/4 hour Minimum Charge After Hours: 2 hour min charge
Cost
Cost
Cost
Scheduled Flights >1 hour late
Regular: 1/4 hour Minimum Charge After Hours: 2 hour min charge
Cost
Cost
Cost
Other Goods & Services
Cost
Cost
Cost
SHORT TERM FACILITY RENTAL FEES
Airport Board Room, Per day
$81.98
$85.26
$88.67
Storage Building, Per day
$117.06
$121.74
$126.61
Old Thrifty Building, per day
$23.40
$24.34
$25.31
minimum
$163.85
$170.40
$177.22
Facility usage to be approved by Airport Manager
OFF AIRPORT FUEL OPERATOR FEES
An Off Airport Fuel Operator is defined as any fuel operator that does not hold a lease or license on airport property, and have a concession
agreement with the Town to dispense fuel to aircraft or vehicles on Smithers Airport Property.
Per Truck Capable of Carrying 20,000 liters - per day
$1,754.30
$1,824.47
$1,897.45
Per Truck capable of carrying 5,000-19,999 liters - per day
$701.72
$729.79
$758.98
Per Truck capable of carrying less than 5,000 liters - per day
$409.33
$425.70
$442.73
All off airport fuel operators must have minimum $5,000,000 liability and name the Town of Smithers as an additional insured within their
liability insurance policy and must secure and maintain a pollution legal liability insurance policy or policies for site cleanup arising from
pollution conditions, including both the premise and the operations on the premise, bodily injury, or property damage for not less than
$1,000,000 aggregate liability and the Town shall be included as additional insured.
Airside Drivers must have a valid AVOP (see below).
AIRSIDE VEHICLE OPERATOR'S PERMIT (AVOP) FEE
Airside Vehicle Operators, who require a permit,
Original Permit
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
Each Renewal
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL PLUG IN FEE
0 - 5,000 kg
Daily
$16.54
$17.20
$17.89
Monthly
$132.33
$137.62
$143.12
> 5,000 kg
Daily
$41.96
$43.64
$45.39
Monthly
$342.30
$355.99
$370.23
Long Term - Estimated Monthly + 10% Administration Charge
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TOWN OF SMITHERS
AIRPORT FEES AND CHARGES
SCHEDULE N
All fees PLUS applicable taxes except Vehicle Parking Fees
2026
2027
2028
AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT FEE (AIF) plus applicable tax
$30.00
$30.00
$30.00
AIF applies to all enplaned passengers on commercial and scheduled chartered flights. A chartered flight is deemed to be a scheduled charter
if it travels to the same location more than twice in a calendar month.
AIRCRAFT PARKING FEE (Per 1000kg of Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) as per Transport Canada AIM)
0 - 2,000 kg
private = / > 3 days
Daily
$11.12
$11.56
$12.02
Monthly
$88.88
$92.44
$96.14
Annually
$548.95
$570.91
$593.75
2,001 - 5,000 kg
Daily
$12.52
$13.02
$13.54
Monthly
$100.13
$104.14
$108.31
Annually
$615.63
$640.26
$665.87
5,001 - 10,000 kg
Daily
$19.69
$20.48
$21.30
Monthly
$157.49
$163.79
$170.34
10,001 - 30,000 kg
Daily
$36.56
$38.02
$39.54
Monthly
$292.62
$304.32
$316.49
30,001 - 60,000 kg
Daily
$56.38
$58.64
$60.99
Monthly
$451.05
$469.09
$487.85
60,001 - 100,000 kg
Daily
$85.08
$88.48
$92.02
Monthly
$680.80
$708.03
$736.35
> 100,000 kg
Daily
$142.32
$148.01
$153.93
Monthly
$1,138.53
$1,184.07
$1,231.43
Initial RAP, Key or Fob issued by Airport Administration
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
2nd RAP, Key or Fob issued by Airport Administration
$50.00 per item for
replacement
$50.00 per item for
replacement
$50.00 per item for
replacement
3rd RAP, Key or Fob issued by Airport Administration
$100.00 per item
for replacement
$100.00 per item
for replacement
$100.00 per item
for replacement
RAP, Keys or Fob not returned upon 7 days of termination of employment
$50.00 per item
$50.00 per item
$50.00 per item
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TOWN OF SMITHERS
AIRPORT FEES AND CHARGES
SCHEDULE N
All fees PLUS applicable taxes except Vehicle Parking Fees
2026
2027
2028
AIRCRAFT FEE DISCOUNTS AND EXEMPTIONS
Helicopter Leaseholder
Landing
50% Discount
50% Discount
50% Discount
Terminal
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Training
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Fixed Wing Leaseholder
Landing
-
-
-
Terminal
-
-
-
Training
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Non Land Leaseholder
Landing
-
-
-
Terminal
-
-
-
Training
80% Discount
80% Discount
80% Discount
Repositioning Flight
Landing
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Terminal
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Training
-
-
-
Ferry, Mechanical, and Firefighting Flights
Landing
-
-
-
Terminal
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Training
-
-
-
Private Registered Piston
Landing
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Terminal
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Training
-
-
-
Private Registered Piston - Aircraft Parking <3 days
No charge
No charge
No charge
Accounts for airport fees or charges that remain unpaid 60 days after the invoice date are subject to a one-time penalty of 10% of the
outstanding balance.
Exemptions for training flights require prior written notice provided to Airport Manager.
TOWN OF SMITHERS
ANIMAL LICENSING FEES
SCHEDULE O
(All fees INCLUDE applicable taxes)
Fees
Neutered male dog, in respect of which the applicant produces a certificate of
neutering signed by a veterinarian
$15.00
Female dog, in respect of which the applicant produces a certificate of ovario-
hysterectomy signed by a veterinarian
$15.00
Male dog, not neutered
$50.00
Female dog, not spayed
$50.00
Dangerous dog
$300.00
For an Aggressive dog
$150.00
Replacement license or license tag
$5.00
TOWN OF SMITHERS
SIGN PERMIT FEES
SCHEDULE P
FEES
Balloon Sign, Banner Sign, Fascia Sign Canopy Sign, Freestanding Sign,
Hanging Sign, Projecting Sign, Sandwich Board Sign, Home Occupation
Sign
$55.00
Town of Smithers Main Street Tree Sign
$225.00
Tree Sign Name Change
$155.00
TOWN OF SMITHERS
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION FEES
SCHEDULE Q
All fees are taxable
FEES
EV charging fee rate
$2.00/hour
Overstay (after 30 minutes grace period)
$2.50/hour