What does a permit, licence, or municipal service cost?

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In the District Municipality of North Cowichan, British Columbia, schedule scope: Development cost charges for water, sewer, drainage, roads, and parks across Chemainus, Crofton, and South End areas of North Cowichan, for residential, commercial, industrial, and other land uses; notable fees: Phase 3 (July 1, 2015 onwards): South End residential lot $9,392; Chemainus residential lot $8,028; Crofton residential lot $7,179; apartment/suite $4,659–$5,233 per dwelling unit; effective date: Phase 1: July 1, 2012; Phase 2: January 1, 2014; Phase 3: July 1, 2015. Source: Development Cost Charges Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.

schedule scope	Development cost charges for water, sewer, drainage, roads, and parks across Chemainus, Crofton, and South End areas of North Cowichan, for residential, commercial, industrial, and other land uses	"Schedule"; "Development Cost Charges"; "Development cost charges must be calculated separately for each use"
notable fees	Phase 3 (July 1, 2015 onwards): South End residential lot $9,392; Chemainus residential lot $8,028; Crofton residential lot $7,179; apartment/suite $4,659–$5,233 per dwelling unit	"Phase 3: July 1, 2015, onwards"; "9,392"; "8,028"; "7,179"; "4,659"; "per dwelling unit"
effective date	Phase 1: July 1, 2012; Phase 2: January 1, 2014; Phase 3: July 1, 2015	"Phase 1: July 1, 2012"; "Phase 2: January 1, 2014"; "Phase 3: July 1, 2015, onwards"

Fees & rates — North Cowichan, British Columbia