August 11th, 2026

As noted in previous updates, on July 28, Council gave final adoption to the Amenity Cost Charge Bylaw. The adopted framework reflects extensive engagement between UDI and City staff, confirms the revised protections for negotiated Master Development Agreements (MDAs), and the applicable rates as follows: 

Among the outcomes of that engagement is a credit system for phased developments already governed by fully negotiated MDAs. Where a development meets the stated criteria, a full credit against payable ACCs applies on a phase-by-phase basis. If a development later amends its MDA for any reason, including to pursue additional density, ACCs become payable on the net new density approved. 

Further detail is available in the UDI correspondence submitted and the full City staff report. 

July 27th, 2026

As mentioned in previous updates, on July 14, Council gave three readings to the proposed Amenity Cost Charge Bylaw. After many discussions between UDI and City staff, the report outlines the financial viability testing, changes to protections for negotiated Master Development Agreements (MDAs), and the rates as follows: 

As noted, staff recommended implementing a credit system for phased developments that currently have fully negotiated MDAs as a result of engagement with industry. Should a development satisfy the criteria provided, a full credit on the payable ACCs is applicable on a phase-by-phase basis. However, should any development seek to alter the MDA in place for any reason, including to seek additional density, ACCs will be payable for the net new  density that is approved. 

More information can be found in the UDI correspondence submitted and the full report by City staff.