TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 22, 2026 Report No. DEV-26-027
TO: Council
FROM: Jakub Lisowski, Planner II, Development Services
SUBJECT: Bylaw to amend Development Application Procedures and Fees Bylaw No. 2791, 2012
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council give first, second, and third readings to Development Application Procedures and Fees Bylaw, 2012, No. 2791, Amendment Bylaw, 2026, No. 3190.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Amendment Bylaw, 2026, No. 3190 would amend the Development Application Procedures and Fees Bylaw (See Appendix A for Track Changes) by adding a single new fee for “Development Permit - Delegated Amendment” in Schedule B of the bylaw.
BACKGROUND:
The Development Application Procedures and Fees Bylaw was recently updated by Council on April 27, 2026. Staff have identified the need for a single new fee of $500 for a “Development Permit - Delegated Amendment” which was overlooked in the comprehensive review of all fees in April 2026.
ANALYSIS:
A new $500 fee for “Development Permit - Delegated Amendment” was added in recognition that amendments take up staff time and resources. In a similar fashion, fees are also required for Official Community Plan amendments, Zoning Bylaw text amendments, and Development Variance Permits.
OPTIONS:
1. That Council give first, second, and third readings to Development Applications Procedures and Fees Bylaw, 2012, No. 2791, Amendment Bylaw, 2026, No. 3190.
2. That Council give first and second readings to Development Applications Procedures and Fees Bylaw, 2012, No. 2791, Amendment Bylaw, 2026, No. 3190, make any necessary amendments and then give third reading as amended.
3. That Council ask staff for more information prior to considering giving Development Applications Procedures and Fees Bylaw, 2012, No. 2791, Amendment Bylaw, 2026, No. 3190 first, second, and third readings.
4. That Council receive Staff Report No. DEV-26-027 for information.
COUNCIL PRIORITY:
Housing
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The proposed amendment will potentially generate more revenue for the Township and will better reflect the staff time and resources required to process applications.
COMMUNICATIONS/ENGAGEMENT:
No statutory public notice is required.
TIMELINES & NEXT STEPS:
If Development Applications Procedures and Fees Bylaw, 2012, No. 2791, Amendment Bylaw, 2026, No. 3190 receives first, second, and third readings, it will be brought back to the next Council meeting for adoption.
REPORT REVIEWED BY:
1. Bill Brown, Director of Development Services, Reviewed
2. Deb Hopkins, Director of Corporate Services, Reviewed
3. Ian Irvine, Director of Finance, Reviewed
4. Deb Hopkins, Acting Chief Administrative Officer, Concurrence
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:
1. Consolidated Development Application Procedures and Fees Bylaw, 2012, No. 2791 with Track Changes
2. Development Applications Procedures and Fees Bylaw, 2012, No. 2791, Amendment Bylaw, 2026, No. 3190