Development levies or off-site levies are charged for the purpose of reimbursing the City for the capital costs associated with new developments where subdivision of land is required. Off-site levy is defined in Section 648 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), R.S.A. 2000, Chapter M-26, as amended. Development levies are collected through the Subdivision Servicing Agreement to pay for infrastructure required for development, i.e. facilities for water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer drainage, and transportation. Under the new MGA, levies can be collected for community recreation facilities, fire hall facilities, police station facilities, and libraries.
Development levies are charged with respect to any proposed development within the City that has not been subject to a previous servicing agreement.
The Off-site Levy Bylaw (B-11/2019) sets development levies within the City of Airdrie. On Nov. 7, 2022 City Council amended Bylaw B-11/2019 to establish levies for the lands annexed by the City in 2012.
All on-site development costs are paid for by the developer.
This is public notification that on Tuesday, June 17, Council is being asked to give three readings to Bylaw B-23/2025, being a bylaw to amend Off-site Levy Bylaw B-11/2019 to update off-site levy rates.
More information of the Council meeting can be found at here.
Draft Off Site Bylaw Amendment Bylaw B-23 2025
Draft Off Site Bylaw B-23/2025 Amendment Red Line
Draft Schedule A - Off Site Levy Rate Summary B-23/2025
Draft Schedule B - Off Site Levy Update Phase 2 B-23/2025
Additional notes:
Schedule A and B are currently being finalized. Rates in schedule A are expected to have minor adjustments to financial analysis items, including interest rates used in the analysis and debenture lengths of specific projects.
Schedule B’s revisions are related to minor changes to the project list and completion of project specific descriptions (Appendix C, D, E, and F in Schedule B). Final schedule A and B are expected by June 10.
Questions and requests to view hard copies can be directed to engineering.services@airdrie.ca.
This is public notification that on Tuesday June 17, Council is being asked to give three readings to Bylaw B-24/2025, a bylaw to establish off-site levy rates for Community Facilities.
More information of the Council meeting can be found at here.
Draft Community Recreation and Fire Hall Facilities Off-site Levy Bylaw B-24/2025
Draft Schedule A - Off Site Levy Rates - Bylaw B-24/2025
Draft Schedule B - Community Facilities Off-Site Levy Study Bylaw B-24/2025
Questions and requests to view hard copies can be directed to engineering.services@airdrie.ca.