As mentioned in previous updates, on March 23rd Council gave final adoption to the Amenity Cost Charges (ACC) Bylaw.

The proposed ACCs are listed in the table below:

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

December 15, 2025

As mentioned in previous updates, on December 15th Council gave second reading to the Amenity Cost Charges (ACC) Bylaw.  

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

July 21, 2025

At their regular meeting on July 21st, Council gave first reading to the Amenity Cost Charges (ACC) Bylaw and directed staff to conduct a public information session. A 1% municipal assist factor is included, similar to the Township’s Development Cost Charges (DCC) program. 

The proposed ACCs are listed in the table below: 

Transition from CACs to ACCs 

As per the LGA, an initial ACC bylaw will have no effect on in-stream applications that have been received before the initial bylaw adoption. The Interim Policy for CACs, adopted by Council on July 7, 2025, directs staff to negotiate on a voluntary basis to with development applicants on a case by-case basis. The Interim Policy will help the Township to transition from the CAC system to an ACC system. 

Density Bonus & Inclusionary Zoning  

Work is ongoing to prepare an inclusionary zoning and density bonus framework to replace the previous density bonus provisions and to support funding for additional amenities, which could include urban parks. In the meantime as amenities are negotiated, the interim CAC Policy may serve as a mechanism for contributions on a voluntary basis for funds for additional density and/or inclusionary zoning. 

A public information session will be held in September 2025. Following public stakeholder consultation, input and potential revisions, the ACC bylaw will be presented to Council in the fall for second, third and final adoption. 

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