POLICY REPORT
DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING Date: October 19, 1998
Author/Local: R.Pecarski/7810
RTS No. 00195
CC File No. TO: Vancouver City Council FROM: City Manager, in consultation with the Director of Community Planning SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION THAT the Oakridge/Langara Development Cost Levy By-law, No. 7630, be amended to provide for a reduced rate for schools of $5.49 per square metre ($0.51/sq. ft.). CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS The City Manger RECOMMENDS approval of the foregoing. COUNCIL POLICY PURPOSE This report recommends amending the Oakridge/Langara DCL By-law to provide a reduced rate for schools. Should Council approve this recommendation, a draft by-law amendment is attached for enactment (Appendix A). BACKGROUND Section 523D of the Vancouver Charter enables Council to establish development cost levies (DCLs) where anticipated development will contribute to the need for one or more capital projects in an area. Capital projects include: sewer, water, drainage and highway facilities; providing and improving park land; daycare facilities; and, replacement housing. DISCUSSION The Vancouver School Board has a building permit application in process for the expansion of Churchill High School, which is within the Oakridge/Langara DCL district boundary. Under the current by-law, it is required to pay a DCL of $169,074.75. The School Board is concerned about the amount of this charge and have asked staff to consider exempting them from the charge. While the Charter does not allow schools to be exempted, Section 523D (12)(b) allows rates to be varied according to different uses or occupancies as defined by Council. | |
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