At their meeting on September 23rd, Council received a report on the Engineering Servicing Impacts for Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing Developments (SSMUH) for information. Additionally, Council endorsed the following recommendations; the development of a proposed Development Cost Charge rate structure approach for incorporation in the next revision of the Surrey Development Cost Charge Bylaw and the proposed updates to the Waste Management Regulations and Charges Bylaw.  

The report outlines that the advent of SSMUH developments will require Surrey to regularly assess capacity of the City’s infrastructure to adapt the 10-Year Servicing Plan to meet the changing needs of growth. The approach outlined presents a methodology to introduce new and incremental DCC rates to support the demands on infrastructure. In addition, staff are recommending that new waste collection fees be established to ensure that all properties, including the various combinations of SSMUH on lots, equally pay for the increased waste tonnage, ensuring fairness and equity for all residents. 

Additional information can be found in the  full report by city staff.