Fees and Charges

Introduction

The fees and charges for the 2024-25 financial year are available below. You can also download the full Schedule of Fees and Charges for 2024-25 here.

Please note: all fees and charges are GST inclusive.

Amusement Device Permit (set by statute)

1a	First device for up to 7 days	$11.50
1b	Each additional device for up to 7 days	$2.30
1c	For further period of up to 7 days	$1.20

Building Consent Fees

General information

All fee deposits must be paid upon application.
All deposits are based on expected officer involvement and are calculated relative to the estimated value of work.
In relation to deposits (minimum charges) paid, there shall be no obligation on the Council to perform any action until the appropriate charges are paid in full.
Charges may be reduced proportionally for consent elements certified by a building certifier.
Hourly rate for extra processing - $205.00

Estimated Value $	Building (without Plumbing & Drainage)	Building (with Plumbing & Drainage)
0 - 25,000	$1,035	$1,390
25,001 - 50,000	$2,380	$2,895
50,001 - 75,000	$2,765	$3,300
75,001 - 100,000	$3,660	$4,485
100,001 - 200,000	$5,220	$6,045
200,001 - 400,000	$6,250	$7,430
400,001 - 700,000	$7,680	$9,065
700,001 - 1,200,000	$9,220	$10,605
over 1,200,000	Deposit $13,065, then actual costs calculated $205 per hour

Miscellaneous

Minor Building Consent, Drainage, Septic Tank, etc, with one inspection	$675
Relocation of Dwellings	$2,460
Solid Fuel Heater - Freestanding	$520
Solid Fuel Heater - Inbuilt & Residential Boilers	$670
Marquees *	$410
New Prefabricated Dwellings	$3,480
Swimming Pool Application *	$410
Swimming Pool Renewal	$205
Notice to Fix	$650
Amendment - Minor Variation	$200
Amendment - Major	Actual costs
Unlined Shed/Accessory Building < 100,000	$1,972.50
Unlined Shed/Accessory Building 100,000 ‐ $800,000	$3,125
Unlined Shed/Accessory Building > $800,000	$4,457.50
Property Inspection and Report	$205 per hour
Demolition	$350
Project Information Memorandum (PIM)	$280
Compliance Schedule	$205 per hour
Amendment to Compliance Schedule	$205 per hour
Building Warrant of Fitness	$185
Building Warrant of Fitness Audit (on-site) 3-5 yearly	$205 per hour
Certificate of Acceptance - (Plus Building Consent fee and Levies where applicable)	$450
Certificate of Public Use	$350
Dangerous & Insanitary Building Inspection	$205 per hour
Modification/Waiver of Building Code	$200
Certificate / Record of Title	$45
Exemption - Schedule 1.2 Lodgement	$205 per hour
Exemption - Schedule 1 Owner Decided	$90
Section 73 or 75 Title Registration	$420
Scanning of Documents (Per 50 Leaves)	$80.00
Printing of Electronic Plans (including emailed information)	A4 Black & White: $0.20 A3 Black & White: $0.40 A4 Colour: $1.00 A3 Colour: $2.00
Cost to receive information in a non-digital format that requires digitisation	Actual cost

* Allowed for 1 inspection only.

Fees include the issuance of a Code Compliance Certificate upon satisfactory completion of work.

See following section for Additional Charges (i.e BRANZ, BIA and Reserve Contribution)

Additional Charges

Reserve Contribution

A charge of $560 (GST inclusive) will be payable for each dwelling house (with the exception of farm dwellings), or additional dwelling unit in multi-unit development, consented to under the Building Act in all cases where no charge has previously been levied.

These contributions will be used for the acquisition, improvement and development of recreational facilities throughout the District.

Building Research Levy
A compliance schedule is in place, but no amendment is necessary from any work resulting from this building consent.

Building Research Levy is payable on values of $20,000 or more at a rate of $1.00 per $1,000 or part thereof, on the total value of the contract - GST inclusive. The Total Value includes Plumbing and Drainage Work and is always taken to the next $1,000.

$$	000	1,000	2,000	3,000	4,000	5,000	6,000	7,000	8,000	9,000
20,000	20.00	21.00	22.00	23.00	24.00	25.00	26.00	27.00	28.00	29.00
30,000	30.00	31.00	32.00	33.00	34.00	35.00	36.00	37.00	38.00	39.00
40,000	40.00	41.00	42.00	43.00	44.00	45.00	46.00	47.00	48.00	49.00
50,000	50.00	51.00	52.00	53.00	54.00	55.00	56.00	57.00	58.00	59.00
60,000	60.00	61.00	62.00	63.00	64.00	65.00	66.00	67.00	68.00	69.00
70,000	70.00	71.00	72.00	73.00	74.00	75.00	76.00	77.00	78.00	79.00
80,000	80.00	81.00	82.00	83.00	84.00	85.00	86.00	87.00	88.00	89.00
90,000	90.00	91.00	92.00	93.00	94.00	95.00	96.00	97.00	98.00	99.00
100,000	100.00	101.00	102.00	103.00	104.00	105.00	106.00	107.00	108.00	109.00
110,000	110.00	111.00	112.00	113.00	114.00	115.00	116.00	117.00	118.00	119.00
120,000	120.00	121.00	122.00	123.00	124.00	125.00	126.00	127.00	128.00	129.00

Building Levy
Building Levy is payable on values of $65,000 or more at a rate of $1.75 per $1,000 or part thereof, on the total value of the contract - GST inclusive. The Total Value includes Plumbing and Drainage Work and is always taken to the next $1,000.

$$	000	1,000	2,000	3,000	4,000	5,000	6,000	7,000	8,000	9,000
65,000						113.75	115.50	117.25	119.00	120.75
70,000	122.50	124.25	126.00	127.75	129.50	131.25	133.00	134.75	136.50	138.25
80,000	140.00	141.75	143.50	145.25	147.00	148.75	150.50	152.25	154.00	155.75
90,000	157.50	159.25	161.00	162.75	164.50	166.25	168.00	169.75	171.50	173.25
100,000	175.00	176.75	178.50	180.25	182.00	183.75	185.50	187.25	189.00	190.75
110,000	192.50	194.25	196.00	197.75	199.50	201.25	203.00	204.75	206.50	208.25
120,000	210.00	211.75	213.50	215.25	217.00	218.75	220.50	222.25	224.00	225.75

Accreditation Levy
This levy is payable on values of $20,000 or more at a rate of $1.00 per $1,000 or part thereof, on the total of the contract. The total value includes plumbing and drainage work and is always taken to the next $1,000.

Note: Council reserves the right to make additional charges depending upon circumstances, i.e. construction variations and/or re-inspections, inspections for multiple buildings on one consent.

Vehicle Crossings

All building consents applicants are required to sign an undertaking they will make good any repairs necessary to a footpath, kerb or road which may be damaged as a result of their activities. This may also incur additional inspection fees as included in the Roading section.

Building Reports: $75 per annum

Building Infringement Offences

Failing to comply with the requirement that building work must be carried out in accordance with a building consent (section 40)	$1,000.00
Failing to apply for a certificate of acceptance for urgent building work as soon as practicable after completion of building work (section 42)	$500.00
Person who is not a licenced building practitioner carrying out restricted building work without supervision of licensed building practitioner with appropriate licence (section 85(1))	$750.00
Licensed building practitioner carrying out restricted building work without appropriate licence section (section 85 (2)(a))	$500.00
Licensed building practitioner supervising restricted building work without appropriate licence (section 85(2)(b))	$500.00
Failing to comply with the requirement to obtain a compliance schedule (section 101)	$250.00
Failing to supply territorial authority with a building warrant of fitness (section 108(5)(aa))	$250.00
Failing to display a building warrant of fitness required to be displayed (section 108(5)(a))	$250.00
Displaying a false or misleading building warrant of fitness (section108(5)(b))	$1,000.00
Displaying a building warrant of fitness other than in accordance with section 108 (section 108(5)(c))	$1,000.00
Using, or knowingly permitting the use of, a building for a use for which it is not safe or not sanitary (section 116B(1)(a))	$1,500.00
Using, or knowingly permitting the use of, a building that has inadequate means of escape from fire (section 116B(1)(b))	$2,000.00
Failing to comply with a notice, within the time stated in the notice, requiring work to be carried out on a dangerous, earthquake-prone, or insanitary building (section 124)	$1,000.00
Using or occupying a building, or permitting another person to do so, contrary to a territorial authority's hoarding, fence, or notice (section 128)	$2,000.00
Failing to comply with a notice to fix (section 168)	$1,000.00
Person holding himself or herself out as being licensed to do or supervise building work or building inspection work while not being so licensed (section 314(1))	$500.00
Using, or permitting use of building having no consent or code compliance certificate or certificate for public use for premises for public use (section 363)	$1,500.00
Wilfully obstructing, hindering, or resisting a person executing powers conferred under the Act or its regulations (section 367)	$500.00
Wilfully removing or defacing a notice published under the Act or inciting another person to do so (section 368)	$500.00
Supervision of licensed building practitioner with appropriate licence (section 85(1))	$750.00
Independent Qualified Persons who negligently issue a 12A form for a specified system where the inspection, maintenance, and reporting procedures of the compliance schedule have not been fully complied with in the last 12 months for that system	$50,000 (for an individual)
	$150,000 (for a body corporate)

Digitisation of Property Files Flat Charges

Building Consent	Already included in fees in section 2
Land Information Memorandum	$20.00
Resource Consent	$150.00
Property Searches	$25.00

Camping Grounds

Annual registration - regulatory: $250

Taylor Park, Milton Charges

Power
Non-powered sites base rate + one person ($12.50 extra per person for additional campers. Under 5 years old = free)	$19 per night
Powered sites base rate + one person ($16.50 extra per person for additional campers. Under 5 years old = free)	$23 per night
Camper on powered site up to 49 nights, base rate + one person (95.00 extra per person per week)	$145 per week
Caravan Storage (limited to 4 spaces)	$10 per week

Cemeteries

Purchase of Plots

Single	$1,900
Ashes	$660
RSA plot	No charge
Exhumation	Actual cost

Burial Fees

Interment	$1,700
Infant (up to 12 years)	50% of normal
Ashes	$645
Breaking concrete	Actual cost
Muslim Burials - additional requirement (timber lining)	$675

Note:

All interments are at extra depth, apart from Romahapa and Port Molyneux due to hard rock.
The pre-selling of plots is not permitted except that one adjacent plot may be purchased at time of interment.

Dog Control and Registration Fees

Registration (dogs aged 3 months or over at 1 July 2022)

Rural Non-Working	$70
Rural Working	$50
Urban (Working and Non-Working)	$99
Responsible Dog Owner - per dog	$70
Dangerous Dog	Base fee plus 50%

Penalty Charge (After 1 August) - additional to fees above

Rural Non-Working	$35
Rural Working	$25
Urban - Working and Non-Working	$49.50
Responsible Dog Owner - per dog	$35

Application Fees

Responsible Dog Owner	$27.50
Three or more Urban Dogs	$70
All new registrations for pups and dogs under three months of age reduced proportionately by one twelfth (1/12) per month, according to the date registered.

Impounding Fees - Dogs

First offence	$77
Second offence	$115
Third offence	$165

Impounding Fees - Stock

Sheep/goats (first animal, $15 per head thereafter)	$40
Horse/Cattle/Deer (first animal $20 per head and thereafter)	$125

Plus

Sustenance	$18.50 per day or thereof
Euthanasia fee (per animal)	actual cost
Advertising	actual cost
Microchipping (non working dog)	actual cost

Council Community Housing

Category & Location	Weekly Rental
Category 1: Clinton, Lawrence & Owaka	$147
Category 2: Elderlee Street & Spenser Street (Milton) & Toshvale (Balclutha)	$163
Category 3: Argyle Street & Naish Courts (Balclutha), Kaitangata, Tapanui & Waihola	$187

Note:

Effective for all new tenancies from 1 July 2024.
Double units will be rented at an additional $10 per week on top of the weekly charges listed above.
Double units will be rented to a single tenant at the double rate.
Carport – additional $5.00 per week.

Equipment Hire

Binding - ring (per copy)	$2
1 - 25 pages	$2.30
26 - 50	$2.60
51 - 99	$3
100 + pages	3.50

Food Premises Charges

Food businesses with food control plans or national programmes approved from 1 March 2016 under Food Control Act 2014.

Application fee for:
(a) New registration of template food control plan or food business in a national programme for new or existing business	$185
(b) Multi-Site Business - in addition to above - additional fee per site	$95
(c) Renewal of registration for: - template food control plan (every 12 months from initial application) - national programme (every 24 months from initial application)	$95 $95
Amendments and significant change in circumstances	$185
Verification (hourly rate - invoiced following visit)	$185/hr
Food Control Plan documents (per pack)	$45

Compliance

Issue of notice	$185
Application for review	$185
Statement of compliance	$95
Additional charges for time spent on site (per hour)	$185/hr
Non-registration of a premises	$440

Funeral Directors

Registrations

$185

Gambling Venues Application

Application Fee

$400

GIS Mapping

Charges will vary depending on size and content of map required. A quote will be given on application.

Hairdressing

Annual Registration

$185

Community Billboard Charges

Cost is per week or part thereafter

Rosebank Triangle	$27
Water Tower Reserve	$27

Kerbside Rental

For each operator per annum

$150

Land Information Memorandum (LIM)

LIM	Up to 10 working days	Urgent (Up to 5 working days)
Residential - Deposit	$320	$435
Commercial/Industrial - Deposit	$450	$575

Where search requirements are complex or extensive an additional charge at the rate of $200.00 per hour may be charged.

Library Charges

Interlibrary Loans - minimum fee	$7
Replacement Membership Cards	$2
Laminating	A4: $3 / A3: $4
Book covering	$10
Lost or Damaged materials	Replacement cost

Noise Control

Recovery of seized equipment

Contractors charges and travelling	Actual cost
Council administration	$190

Offensive Traders

Tankered Waste Operators	$500
Others	$185

Official Information

Schedule of Charges for the Provision of Information under the Local Government and Meetings Act 1987

(a) If the request is made by an identifiable person seeking access to any personal information about that person, then such requests are not subject to any charge.

(b) If the amount of staff time spent actioning a request exceeds one hour then the basis of charging is as follows:

An initial charge for the first chargeable half hour or part thereof	$38
Then for each additional half hour or part thereof	$38

(c) A charge may be modified or waived at the discretion of the Chief Executive where payment might cause the applicant financial hardship, or where a remission or reduction of the charge would facilitate good relations with the public, or assist the applicant in its work.

(d) Photocopying charges for official information are 20 cents per A4, where the total number of pages is in excess of 20 pages.

Photocopying/Printing (per page)

Black & White A4	$0.20
Black & White A3	$0.40
Colour A4	$1
Colour A3	$2
(There is no multiple copy discount)
Scanning	No charge

Reserve Contributions

(See Rule FIN 7 District Plan)

Subdivision (per residential, commercial or industrial allotment created)	$560
Building (per dwelling house, where no charge has previously been levied)	$560

Resource Consent Application

(All charges listed below are minimum fee/deposit)*

Subdivision/Land Use (Minimum Fee/Deposit)*
Non-notified Resource Consents	$1,320
Notified Resource Consents	$3,850
Other Resource Consents (Minimum Fee/Deposit)*
Section 226 Subdivision	$825
Section 128 Review of existing Resource Consent	$190
Section 127 Variation of a Resource Consent	$825
Section 221 Variation to a Consent Notice	$190
Section 125 Lapse Date Extension	$370
Section 139 Certificate of Compliance	$825
Section 87AB Deemed Permitted Boundary Activity	$440
Section 87BB Marginal/Temporary Permitted Activity	$440
Section 223 - Depositing Survey Plan	$275
Section 224(c) Confirmation of subdivision conditions have been met. Rural/Urban subdivisions over 10 lots shall be charged an additional fee of $170 per hour.	$330
Section 223 and 224 combined	$540
Other Applications and Certificates (Minimum Fee/Deposit)*
Section 348 Local Government Act 1974 Right of Way Easement	$825
Section 243 (e) Cancellation of Easement	$190
Section 241(3) Cancellation of Amalgamation Conditions	$190
Overseas Investment Regulations Certificates	$190
Notice of Requirements or Alterations to Designations, Heritage Orders (Minimum Fee/Deposit)*
Minor - Section 181(3), no research required	$660
Minor - No research (public notice additional cost)	$1,100
Moderate - Standard research (public notice additional cost)	$3,300
Major - Effect on large area of district (public notice additional cost)	$16,500
Outline Plan Approvals and Waivers (Minimum Fee/Deposit)*
Section 176A Outline Plan Approval	$825
Outline Plan Waiver Approval	$825
Plan Change Application (Deposit)
Minor Effect - no research required	$1,100
Moderate - Standard research (public notice additional cost)	$3,300
Major - Effect on large area of district (public notice additional cost)	$16,500
Bonds (Deposit)
Bond Establishment Application	$370
Release of Bond	$190
Monitoring Resource Consents
Planners (per hour)	$190
Development Engineer (per hour)	$190
Other Council Staff (per hour)	$190
Consultants (internal or external)	actual cost

* Note that deposits are a minimum charge and are non-refundable. At the completion of the service actual costs are calculated and any remaining balance owing will be charged.

Roading Permits

New Vehicle Crossing Permits	$105
Dust Suppression Permit - where dust suppressant carried out by applicant. Note oil is not allowed to be used as per Otago Regional Council rules.	No charge
Roadside Planting Permits	$105
Stock Crossing on Road Reserve	$105
Street or Road Opening	No charge
Temporary Fencing Permits	$105
Temporary Road Closure	Actual cost of advertising plus cost of road inspection if necessary.
Commercial Traffic Management Plan	$105
Traffic Management Plan Amendment Fee – extension or alteration/addition	$55
Traffic Management Plan Priority Processing Fee – where approval is required in less than that the statutory timeframe (i.e. less than 5 days for a standard TMP)	$210
Non-Profit Group - Traffic Management Plan	No charge
License to Occupy Road Reserve	$105
CAR Inspection Fee - if adequate photos and/or information have not been supplied by the applicant.	$170
Unauthorised Roadside Planting Inspection Fee	$170
Danger and Damage to Roads Inspection Fee Note: this is in addition to any costs associated with clean-up or removal of material or dangerous items.	$280
Unauthorised Corridor Access Works Inspection - where no CAR has been applied for	$355
Global Traffic Management Plans	$660

Sale and Supply of Alcohol (fees) Regulations 2013

Set by statute. Following the introduction of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, national risk based fees apply for all applications received from 18 December 2013. All fees include GST.

Type	Fees are set out in the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Fees) Regulations 2013	Application/Renew/Variation Fee inc. GST*	Annual Fees inc. GST**
On/Off/Club new, renewal or variation
The fee will be calculated using an assessment of factors: Type of premises Latest opening hour you operate Number of enforcements you have had (see Tables 1 & 2 to help calculate your fees).
Very Low	The fee will be calculated using an assessment of factors: Type of premises Latest opening hour you operate Number of enforcements you have had (please see table 1 and 2 to help calculate your fees).	$368.00	$161.00
Low		$609.50		$391.00
Medium		$816.50		$632.50
High		$1,023.50		$1,035.00
Very High		$1,207.50		$1,437.50
Special	Application fees will be calculated according to the size and frequency of the event or events.
Class 3 (small)	1-2 events of less than 100 persons	$63.25	N/A
Class 2 (medium)	1-3 events of 100-400 persons; or 3-12 Class 3 events	$207	N/A
Class 1 (large)	1 event with 401 persons; or 4+ Class 2 events or 13+ Class 3 events	$575	N/A
Managers New or Renewal	All	$316.25	N/A
Other
Temporary Authority	Section 136(2)	$296.70	N/A
Temporary Licence	Section 74	$296.70	N/A
Permanent Club Charter	Section 414	$632.50	N/A
Extract from Register	Section 66(2)	$57.50	N/A

* All fees are payable on application.

** All Annual fees on existing licences are payable on or prior to the anniversary of the most recent of the following:

The date on which the licence was issued
The date on which the licence was renewed
The date on which a variation of the licence was granted

To calculate your Premises Risk Rating and Fee
Step 1 - select your premises type from Table 1 - record the weighting in the box below.

Step 2 - select your latest closing time (based on what is on your licence) from Table 1 - record the weighting in the box below.

Step 3 - select the number of enforcements for your premises in the last 18 months from Table 1 - record the weighting in the box below.

Step 4 - add all the recorded weightings together to get your final risk rating score.

Step 5 - select your total weighting in Table 2 - this line in the table shows your risk category and fees applicable.

Premises Weighting Score		Hours Weighting Score			Enforcement Weighting Score		Total Weighting Score	My Risk Category
			+	+		=

Table 1: Determining a Premises Risk Rating and Fees

Type of Licensed Premises		+	Latest Alcohol Sales Time
Bottle Store, Supermarket, Grocery Store	15		On-Licences and clubs before 2.01am; Off-Licences before 10:01pm, Remote sales premises (at any time)	0
Night Clubs, Taverns, Adult Premises, "Class 1" Restaurants.	15		On-Licences and Clubs 2.01am 3.01am; Off-Licences 10.01pm and later	3
Off-Licence in a Tavern, Hotel	10		On-Licences and Clubs - all other closing times	5
Hotels, Function Centres, "Class 1" Clubs (on) "Class 2" restaurants.	10
Remote Sales, "Class 2" Clubs (on) "Class 3" Restaurants, "Class 1,2,3" Clubs (Off), other	5
Theatres/Cinemas, Wine Cellar Doors, BYO Restaurants, "Class 3" Clubs (on)	2

+	Number of Enforcements	Weighting
None		0
1		10
2 or more		20

Table 2: Fee Category

Total Weighting	Risk Category	Application Fee (Incl GST)	Annual Fee (Incl GST)
0-2	Very low	$368.00	$161.00
3-5	Low	$609.50	$391.00
6-15	Medium	$816.50	$632.50
16-26	High	$1023.50	$1035.00
26 plus	Very High	$1027.50	$1437.50

Definitions: Restaurants:
Class 1 - Restaurants with a significant separate bar area which operates that bar at least one night a week in the nature of a tavern, such as serving alcohol without meals situated in the bar area.

Class 2 - Restaurants that have a separate bar (which may include a small bar area) but which do not operate that area in the nature of the tavern at any time.

Class 3 - Restaurants that only serve alcohol to the table and do not have a separate bar area.

Definitions: Clubs:
Class 1 - Large (with 1,000 or more members of drinking age) and which, operate in the nature of a tavern (e.g. a large working men's club, combined clubs, or large 'cossie' clubs).|

Class 2 - clubs which do not fit class 1 or class 3 definitions (e.g. larger sports clubs, medium sized RSA's, many provincial social clubs).

Class 3 - Small clubs (with up to 250 members of drinking age) and which operate a bar for 40 hours or less per week (e.g. small sports clubs like bowling clubs, golf clubs, bridge clubs, and small RSA's).

Enforcement - has the same meaning as a "holding" under section 288 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, or a previous offence for which a holding has been issued if the offence occurred before 18 December 2013.

Local Authority Compliance Certificate (not set by statute)	$350.00
Licensees are required to obtain this as supporting documentation, demonstrating that the activity they are seeking a licence for complies with the provisions of the District Plan.

Sewerage

Sewerage Connection Fees

Financial Contribution	See Formula Below
Administration Charge - Application Fee	$250
Engineering and Installation Costs (Plant, Labour, Materials)	Actual Cost
Basic Development Engineering Inspection Fee	$200

For a new single connection inside the Scheme area, where the property has paid a previous financial contribution, or has been paying for held rate charge for more than the five previous years, the Financial Contribution is not required but the other costs shown are payable. Where the property has been paying a half rate charge for less than the five previous years, the Financial Contribution shown shall be reduced pro-rata i.e. discounted 20% per year of half rate payment.

The Financial Contribution and other costs shown are payable for new connections outside the scheme area, and additional connections inside the Scheme area, where no previous financial contribution or held rate charge has been paid. Where intensification occurs, each self-contained habitable unit is deemed to be a separate connection for fees and rating purposes.

Where extensions have been made to existing schemes, the Financial Contribution for properties served by the extension includes the Financial Contribution for the existing scheme plus a contribution calculated on the basis of the value of the extension itself.

The Basic Development Engineering Inspection Fee is for inspections outside of the property boundary undertaken by Service Delivery Staff that are not covered under a building consent. The inspection can cover both sewerage and water supply inspections and is for developments up to three additional lots per inspection. Large developments will be charged on a time basis at the consent monitoring staff hourly rate.

Notes:

All properties connecting to or about to discharge to a public sewer shall complete the application form.

All costs associated with laying and making the connection, reinstating surfaces etc. shall be the responsibility of the applicant. This includes the costs associated with any required system upgrade.

Scheme	Financial Contributions - FC ($ per unit)
Balclutha	$2,825
Benhar	$11,940
Clinton	$5,856
Heriot	$9,139
Kaitangata	$5,639
Kaka Point	$5,066
Lawrence	$4,934
Lawrence - Eastern Extension	$9,764
Milton Town	$3,987
Milton - OCF	$5,155
Owaka	$3,338
Pounawea - Gravity (Includes Owaka Contribution)	$9,708
Pounawea - Pumped (Includes Owaka Contribution)	$5,808
Stirling	$5,283
Tapanui	$4,236
Tokoiti Area A	$19,089
Waihola	$7,213

Formula for FC (excluding Benhar and Tokoiti Area A = (BV-OL) X 0.6x2 / (NCx2) + NN plus GST

Financial Contributions for Benhar and Tokoiti are calculated according to the following formula:

FC = BV x 0.9 x 2 / (NC x 2) + NN plus GST + FC for Milton - OCF or Balclutha as appropriate

BV = Book Value	NC = Number Connected
FC = Financial Contribution	NN = Number Not Connected
	OL = Outstanding Loans

Bulk Sewerage Disposal Fees

Pre-treated Bulk Sewerage Disposal Fee
This fee is for disposal of bulk treated sewerage effluent, from oxidation ponds or similar standard treatment system, into Council sewers;

Scheme	Fee
All Schemes	1.22/m3
All Schemes - Annual Administration Fee	$388

Un-treated Bulk Sewerage Disposal Fee
This fee is for disposal of bulk untreated sewerage effluent, including septic tank cleanings, into Council sewers. At present, untreated bulk sewerage will only be accepted by prior arrangement and only at the approved site at Balclutha;

Scheme	Fee
All Schemes (but limited to Balclutha at present)	34.00/m3
All Schemes - Annual Administration Fee	$489

Note:

If disposal is by tanker, the Administration fees as per clause 23 above applies.

Sportsgrounds

Local Club Ground Hire - Administration Fee per Club per season

$455

This does not include line marking, goals, wicket preparation or other services to set up playing fields. Clubs must register and pay the fee before the start of each playing season (i.e. summer and winter)

Special Charges

Balclutha A&P Showgrounds/Riverside Reserve Grounds

Major Sports Tournament	$225 per day
Circus & similar type activities	$455 per day
Refundable bond payable on booking	$700
Casual Sport Hire	$80 per day
Event Hire	$115 per day

Note:

Individual clubs will be charged directly for usage of grounds where maintained by Council.

Milton A&P Showgrounds

Event Hire

$115.00 per day

Stock Saleyards

$62

Sundry Licence Fee

Where licence not otherwise covered

$185

Swimming Pools

BALCLUTHA AND MILTON		Adult	Snr Citizen	Child	Family
Casual		$4.50	$4	$3.50	$16
10 Swim		$36	$32	$28
25 Swim		$78.70	$70	$61.20
50 Swim		$135	$120	$105
Peak Pool Hire (Per Hour)	$185
Off Peak Pool Hire (Per Hour)	$155
Lane Hire (Per hour)	$30
Meeting Room Hire (Per hour)	$20
Meeting Room day hire	$130

Note: Adult free if accompanying a pre-school child. All hires are for a minimum of 1 hour.

Trade Waste

Council adopted a Trade Waste Bylaw in 2019. Trade Waste discharges are classified as one of the following types:

Permitted Trade Waste; (in which case an Approval Notice must be obtained).

Conditional Trade Waste, (in which case a Consent must be obtained or a Trade Waste Agreement be entered into); or

Prohibited Trade Waste, (in which case no Consent will be granted and no Trade Waste Agreement will be entered into, will be required to pre-treatment or additional treatment if allowed to be connected at all).

Type of Consent	Category	Application fee for New or Change in Activity	Consent Period (Years)	Annual Inspection Fee	Annual Consent Maintenance Fee	Volumetric flow charge
Permitted	1	$140	5	$0	$0	Not applicable
Permitted	2	$140	5	$0	$0	Excess volume x 0.8 x $1.60
Conditional	3	$280	5	$280	$140	Excess volume x 0.8 x $1.60
Conditional	4	$280	5	$560	$140	Excess volume x 0.8 x $1.60

Note:

All properties will be charged 1 x urban sewer rate.
Volumetric charges will be invoiced Quarterly based on the water meter readings.
Annual charges will be invoiced in the first quarter,
Excess volume = usage – 366 m3/year,
There will be no application charges for the existing customers. If the activity of the existing customer has changed, customer requires to complete and submit the application.

Examples: The table below shows the categories for the Trade Waste Bylaw with industry examples and examples of likely costs. The different type of consent and categories are volumetric based.

Category	Description	Examples	Charging regime	Example annual charges for existing commercial properties
1	Equivalent to a domestic demand for water use and load	Small office, banks	· Wastewater UAC · Application fee for new activities of change of activity or discharge conditions	Covered by UAGC.
2	Has higher water use than a domestic demand but with a similar load	Motels, camp-grounds	· Wastewater UAC · Application fee for new activities of change of activity or discharge conditions · Wastewater flow charge	Water use = 1,000m3/yr Wastewater flow charge = (1000-366) x 0.8 x $1.60 = $811.50
3	Equivalent to a domestic demand for water use but with a higher load concentration	Hairdresser, takeaways, restaurant, bars, schools	· Wastewater UAC · Application fee for new activities of change of activity or discharge conditions · Wastewater flow charge · Inspection fee · Annual consent maintenance fee	Water use = 650m3/yr Wastewater flow charge = (650-366) x 0.8 x $1.60 = $363.50 Inspection fee = $280 Annual account maintenance fee = $140 Total Annual Charge = $783.50
4	Higher water use and increased load	Factories, Truck stops	· Wastewater UAC · Application fee for new activities of change of activity or discharge conditions · Wastewater flow charge · Inspection fee · Annual consent maintenance fee	Water use = 6,000m3/yr Wastewater flow charge = (6000-366) x 0.8 x $1.60 = $7,211.50 Inspection fee = $560 Annual account maintenance fee = $140 · Total Annual Charge = $7,911.50

The examples above are dependent on the activity and on the number of inspections required per year. The costs for sampling and flow monitoring are not included in the charges above as these are site specific. Any costs incurred for sampling or flow monitoring will be passed onto the commercial business.

Site inspection – actual cost	$150 per hour
Tankered waste annual registration	$557.90
Tankered waste discharge	$34 per cubic metre

Trading in Public Places

(i.e mobile shop, hawkers, itinerant traders)

Per Day (non-charitable)	$35
Per annum	$185

Vehicle Stands on Streets

Per Stand	$119
Per Operator Maximum	$238
Per Day	$33

Waste Management

Wheelie Bins

Bins damaged by consumer	$180
Bins damaged on day while out for collection	No Cost

Mt Cooee Landfill

Disposal Charges
General refuse	$320/tonne
Greenwaste Discount *	50%
Household Recycling (as specified)	Free
Batteries	Free
Scrap Metal (excluding fridges, air conditioning units and heat pumps)	Free
Fridges	$35 each
Air conditioning units and heat pumps	$58 each
Fridge, heat pump or air conditioning unit with approved degassing certificate	Free
VENM (virgin excavated natural materials – soil, clary, gravel, rock) (by prior arrangement)	Free
LPG Cylinders	$13/each
Disposal of Tyres - Car/4WD - Truck - Bulk	$15 each $40 each $1,310/tonne

Notes:

* This discount will apply to all loads of green waste as defined below and assessed by landfill staff. Any loads that are found to be contaminated as they are unloaded will be charged at the full refuse rate as estimated by the landfill staff.

Approved greenwaste includes: lawn clippings, hedge clippings, tree trimmings with branches less than 150mm diameter, and garden weeds. Small amounts of soil associated with plant roots etc. is acceptable.

Special Waste

Application for registering Special Waste	$80
Deposit for special waste requiring further assessment	$890
Special Waste Charge	$488/tonne

Note: Any special burial costs will be additional to the above rate, e.g. the cost of a separate disposal hole.

Car Bodies

Complying	$44
Note: Fuel tank shall be emptied and cap removed, LPG and CNH tanks shall be removed, batteries shall be removed, engine and transmission shall be drained of all oil, seats, upholstery, glass and tyres shall be removed). Waste or organic material shall not be present.

Transfer Stations and Skip Sites

Refuse bag (Max 120L)	$8/bag
Note: Charging will be based on estimated refuse volume. Large volumes of waste in excess of 2.0m3 will not be accepted. Special waste will not be accepted.

E Waste Recycling Price List

Computer (desktop or laptop)	$9
Computer server	$21
LCD/LED Screen less than 24”	$18
LCD/LED Screen 24” ‐ 40”	$24
LCD/LED Screen 40” – 60”	$36
CRT TV Old Style TV	$51
Data Projector	$9
Printer/Fax/Typewriter/Photocopier Small Medium Large	$9 $12 $24
Microwave, VHS, DVD, vacuum cleaner, laminator, shredder, telephone, grooming devices, dehumidifier, keyboard, kitchen appliances, camera Small Medium Large Oversized	$3 $6 $9 $12
Batteries (UPS, Jumpstarters, Household Batteries)	$6/kg
Power cords, data cables, toner and inkjet cartridges (sealed), cell phones, batteries within a device, sundry wires	Free

Water Analysis

Bacteriological, chemical - Actual Cost

Water Supply (Rural)

Financial Contribution	See Formula Below
Administration Charge - Application Fee, non-refundable	$250
Rural Water Scheme Modelling (Deposit)*	$600

* Please note that $600 deposit is required for work to get underway – Actual Charge will be confirmed with applicant before proceeding, and the difference will be refunded if applicable.

Financial Contribution for new consumers and additional over-design supplies, to apply where a property is not connected to the scheme and has a design capacity allocated to it but no corresponding financial contribution has been paid. The contribution to be levied is to be for no less than the design capacity allocated to the property, or a property that has previously paid a financial contribution and has been given a corresponding allocation now seeks an increased supply in excess of that allocation. Provided it is possible to supply the additional water, the contribution is to be levied on each unit approved above the allocation.

The base financial contribution shall be calculated by multiplying the Property Area by the Scheme Factor except where otherwise indicated (see below). Residential/lifestyle properties may attract an increased charge. The minimum charge shall be for a 2-unit supply. Financial Contributions levied will be in addition to any cost of additional capital works required to make the connection or provide the supply. Payment of the financial contribution is required prior to the supply being made. In each case the contribution and any entitlement created by it is to attach to the land.

In particular cases, financial contributions may be amended by resolution of the Rural Water Scheme Committee.

Notes:

All properties connecting to a public water main shall complete the application form.
All costs associated with laying and making the connection, reinstating surfaces etc. shall be the responsibility of the applicant. This includes the costs associated with any required system upgrade.

Scheme	Scheme Factor		Cost/Unit $
Balmoral One	34.26		585
Balmoral Two	35.26		599
Clydevale/Pomahaka	(ii)		1,070
Glenkenich	24.68		394
Moa Flat	21.04		336
North Bruce	39.70	Farm connection (base charge)	887
North Bruce		Residential/Lifestyle (i)	3,548
Richardson	(ii)	Farm connection (base charge)	1,357
Richardson		Residential/Lifestyle (i)	3,252
South Bruce	22.44	Farm connection (base charge)	380
South Bruce		Residential/Lifestyle (i)	1,518
Tuapeka	22.65		371
Wangaloa	32.50		604
Waipahi			426

Scheme Factor = (((BV-OL) x 0.25) / SC) x 0.065 plus GST

Where: BV = Book Value. OL = outstanding loans and SC = scheme capacity.

(i) For properties less than 30 ha

(ii) For the Richardson and Clydevale-Pomahaka Schemes the following contribution will respectively apply: The contribution shall be five times the current unit rate for the Richardson scheme and three times the current unit rate for the Clydevale-Pomahaka scheme per unit of additional supply.

UNAUTHORISED WATER USE

Under provisions of the CDC Water Supply Bylaw, unauthorised use of water on rural schemes will be charged for at the estimated maximum unauthorised usage rate multiplied by the annual scheme unit charge, multiplied by the estimated period in years of unauthorised use (minimum 1 year). Additional to the estimated charge for water used, an administration charge of $281.25, plus the actual costs to remedy unauthorised fittings and of follow-up re-inspection, will also be payable by the offender.

Example: If a 2-unit restrictor is found drilled out to supply 18 units, typical charges will be:

16 (units stolen) x $166.40 (scheme unit charge) + $250 (admin) + GST = $3,349.26 + actual remedial and re-inspection costs.

SUBDIVISION

The property owner at the time of subdivision shall be liable for all costs required to provide the minimum water allocation to each lot.

OUT OF DISTRICT WATER RATES

Charge per unit for the sale of water supplied to out of district customers, from the following Rural Water Schemes:

Glenkenich	$480.60
Moa Flat	$317.30

Water Supply (Urban)

Financial Contribution	See Formula Below
Administration Charge - Application Fee, non-refundable	$250
Engineering and Installation Costs (plant, labour, materials)	Actual Cost
Basic Development Engineering Inspection Fee	$200

For a new single connection inside the scheme area, where the property has paid a previous financial contribution, or has been paying a half rate charge for more than the five previous years, the Financial Contribution is not required but the other costs shown are payable. Where the property has been paying a half rate charge for less than the five previous years, the Financial Contribution shown shall be reduced pro-rate i.e. discounted 20% per year of half rate payment.

The Financial Contribution and other costs shown are payable for new connections outside the Scheme area, and additional connections inside the Scheme area, where no previous financial contribution or half rate charge has been paid. Where intensification occurs, each self-contained habitable unit is deemed to be a separate connection for fees and rating purposes.

For commercial premises (including residential premises converting to commercial) and for extraordinary connections (outside the Scheme area) a metered connection will be installed, for which the applicant shall be charged Actual Cost additional to all other relevant fees and charges.

The Basic Development Engineering Inspection Fee is for inspections outside of the property boundary undertaken by Service Delivery staff that are not covered under a building consent. The inspection can cover both sewerage and water supply inspections and is for developments up to three additional lots per inspection. Large developments will be charged on a time basis at the consent monitoring staff hourly rate.

Notes:

All properties connecting to a public water main shall complete the application form.
All costs associated with laying and making the connection, reinstating surfaces etc shall be the responsibility of the applicant. This includes the costs associated with any required system upgrade.

Scheme		Financial Contribution $/Unit
Balclutha		1,624
Benhar		6,377
Clinton	(incl. Clydevale-Pomahaka Contribution)	2,502
Kaitangata		2,472
Kaka Point	(incl. Richardson Contribution)	5,263
Lawrence		2,671
Milton Town		4,275
Milton - OCF		5,094
Owaka		2,964
Stirling and Cherry Lane		2,036
Tapanui		1,799
Waihola	(including North Bruce Contribution)	5,658

Formula for FC = (BV-OL) x 0.6 x 2 / (NCx2) + NN + GST

BV = Book Value	NC = Number Connected
FC = Financial Contribution	NN = Number not Connected
	OL = Outstanding Loans

Bulk Water = All Schemes

Water Used	Below 366m3 / year	0.00 Incorporated in annual water rate
Water Used	Over 366m3/ year	1.94/m3
Water Used	Commercial/Industry penalty - in excess of agreed maximum	3.90/m3
Water meter reading fee - on demand		$50
Annual Administration Fee		$326

Metered water charges will apply as per section 25 of the Clutha District Council Water Supply Bylaw as above for all metered commercial and residential connections and will be charged once the base allocation (usually 366 cubic metres per annum) has been used. The Annual Admin fee is for bulk water carriers.

Inflow and Infiltration

Inflow and Infiltration reinspection

	Hours	Rate	Total Cost $
Inspection costs including travel and vehicle	2	150	300
Administration and follow up	1	80	80
			$380

Fees and Charges

Introduction

Amusement Device Permit (set by statute)

Building Consent Fees

General information

Miscellaneous

Additional Charges

Digitisation of Property Files Flat Charges

Camping Grounds

Cemeteries

Dog Control and Registration Fees

Council Community Housing

Equipment Hire

Food Premises Charges

Funeral Directors

Gambling Venues Application

GIS Mapping

Hairdressing

Community Billboard Charges

Kerbside Rental

Land Information Memorandum (LIM)

Library Charges

Noise Control

Offensive Traders

Official Information

Photocopying/Printing (per page)

Reserve Contributions

Resource Consent Application

Roading Permits

Sale and Supply of Alcohol (fees) Regulations 2013

Sewerage

Sewerage Connection Fees

Bulk Sewerage Disposal Fees

Sportsgrounds

Special Charges

Balclutha A&P Showgrounds/Riverside Reserve Grounds

Milton A&P Showgrounds

Stock Saleyards

Sundry Licence Fee

Swimming Pools

Trade Waste

Trading in Public Places

Vehicle Stands on Streets

Waste Management

Wheelie Bins

Mt Cooee Landfill

Special Waste

Car Bodies

Transfer Stations and Skip Sites

E Waste Recycling Price List

Water Analysis

Water Supply (Rural)

UNAUTHORISED WATER USE

OUT OF DISTRICT WATER RATES

Water Supply (Urban)

Bulk Water = All Schemes

Inflow and Infiltration

Inflow and Infiltration reinspection

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