As mentioned in previous updates, on September 10th, Council adopted the proposed Development Cost Charge (DCC) rates after receiving approval from the Inspector of Municipalities. The new DCC Rates are now in effect, with in-stream protections available.  

Additional information can be found in the full  Development Cost Charge Bylaw. 

July 18th, 2024

At their meeting on July 9th, Council gave three readings to the proposed Development Cost Charge (DCC) rates. Following up to the overview provided at the March 12, 2024, Council meeting, staff and the consultant have completed the consultation phase of the proposed DCC program. Staff have now received Council’s support for the proposed bylaw and rates and will proceed with submission for approval from the Provincial Inspector of Municipalities. 

Following the public consultation, the following changes were made to the DCC program:  

• Adding the North Lougheed Connector back into the DCC program (MJT24), at $6.2M and 50/50 benefit allocation.  
• Slight reduction in cost for the McTavish Connector (MJT03) -to $5.4M from $6M. 
• Increase in estimated price for D3 Baynes Pump Station – From $900k to $1.8M at 40% benefit allocation to DCCs.  

Additional information can be found in the full report by City staff and proposed DCC rates.  

April 23rd, 2024 

The City of Pitt Meadows is undertaking an update of its DCC Bylaw and is looking for feedback from the development community.  

Visit this link for more information: Development Cost Charges Update | City of Pitt Meadows.

The City will accept written comments until May 1, 2024, these can be sent to atorres@pittmeadows.ca.