Development Cost Charges
What are Development Cost Charges?
Development Cost Charges (DCCs) are monies that are collected from land developers by a municipality, to offset some of the infrastructure expenditures incurred to service the needs of new development. Imposed by bylaw pursuant to the Local Government Act, the charges are intended to facilitate development by providing a method to finance capital projects related to roads, drainage, sewers, water and parkland.
What Development Cost Charges does the District of Sooke collect?
The District collects DCCs for Wastewater and Roads. We also collect DCCs on behalf of Capital Regional District Water Services.
When are DCCs collected?
Subdivision - at final approval
Building Permit - prior to building permit issuance for townhouse, apartment or commercial projects (as defined in Bylaw No. 202)
Are there any other charges I should be aware of?
While not technically a Development Cost Charge, the District also collects School Site Acquisition Charges on behalf of School District #62.
The following is a list of useful links:
Bylaw No. 202 District of Sooke DCCs
CRD Water Services DCC Bylaw - visit the CRD Website at www.crd.bc.ca
Where can I find out more information?
DCCs related to a townhouse, apartment or commercial development (as defined in Bylaw No. 202) - contact the Building Department at 250-642-1634.
DCCs related to a subdivision - contact the Deputy Approving Officer at nlewers@sooke.ca