Development Cost Charges (DCC) Public Feedback & Comments

Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 2058, 2026

Notice to Developers, Residents, and Interested Parties

The Town of Creston is in the process of considering a new Development Cost Charge (DCC) Bylaw No. 2058, 2026 to help fund infrastructure required to support growth.

About the Proposed Bylaw

Development Cost Charges are used to fund the capital costs of infrastructure such as roads, water systems, sewer, drainage, and parks needed to service new development.

Key elements of the proposed bylaw include:

✔ Community-Wide Charges

The proposed DCCs will apply municipality-wide, ensuring a consistent and equitable approach to funding infrastructure that benefits the broader community.

✔ Phased Implementation

The bylaw includes a phased implementation of DCC rates over time, using a structured approach that gradually introduces the full charges.

This approach reflects best practices to:

• Improve predictability and certainty for development planning
• Reduce potential impacts on housing affordability and project viability
• Allow orderly transition to updated infrastructure funding levels

✔ Responsiveness to Public Input

The phased implementation approach was directed by Council following consultation with developers, residents, and stakeholders from public feedback received and open houses held in 2025.

Council Consideration Timeline

• June 16, 2026 – First and Second Readings by Council
• July 14, 2026 – Public feedback opportunity and consideration of Third Reading

Following third reading, the bylaw will be submitted to the Ministry of Communities for approval by the Inspector of Municipalities.

Public Feedback Opportunity

Members of the public and development community are invited to attend:

Regular Council Meeting
July 14, 2026
Start time 4:00 pm

Town Hall, Council Chambers 238-10th Ave. North Creston, BC

This session is intended to:

• Offer an opportunity to provide input prior to third reading

How to Learn More

To support transparency and informed participation, the following materials are available on this Project Page:

• Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 2058, 2026
• Supporting background report and technical information
• Public Feedback Questionnaire

Paper copies of the Documents are available at:

• Town Hall - 238-10th Ave. North, Open 8:30am to 4:30pm

Submitting Feedback

Interested parties are encouraged to provide feedback:

• By attending the July 14, 2026 Council meeting
• Submit written comments by 4:30 PM on July 7, 2026 to:

Kirsten Dunbar, Director of Corporate Services

email: kirsten.dunbar@creston.ca

mail: Town of Creston, #238-10th Avenue N, PO Box 1339, Creston, BC V0B 1G0

All responses received will be provided to Council prior to consideration of third reading of the bylaw.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact:

Town of Creston
Colin Farynowski, Manager of Engineering
(250) 428-2214 ext. 631

colin.farynowski@creston.ca