Report to Council March 16, 2026 - Revision to Timing

Please note that staff will bring the report ES-013-26 to the Council meeting on March 16, 2026. It relates to the timing of this project.

• Development Charge and Community Benefit Charge By-laws – Revision to Timing

The report's Executive Summary explains:

• The resolutions approved by Council during the February 9, 2026 Public Meeting directed that the final proposed DC and CBC by-laws be presented at the April 13, 2026 Council meeting.
• Subsequent to the Public Meeting, the Town continued to engage with stakeholders to respond to questions and hear feedback on the background studies and proposed by-laws. An addendum to the DC background study is expected to be issued in March on the basis of the feedback collected through the process.
• A deferral from the April 13, 2026 Council meeting to the May 11, 2026 Council meeting will provide an opportunity for any final comments or submissions to consider the information that will be presented via the addendum.
• Clarity is also provided within this report regarding Council’s ability to extend the existing DC by-law, should it choose, beyond its existing expiry date in June. Any such consideration, if necessary, can occur when the final proposed DC by-law is presented, which is currently anticipated on May 11, 2026.