Updates to Development and Amenity Cost Charge Bylaws

Council has adopted a new Development Cost Charge (DCC) Bylaw and an Amenity Cost Charge (ACC) Bylaw. The new rates in the updated Development Cost Charges Bylaw will ensure the cost of infrastructure projects required to support growth in the community is keeping up with recent cost increases of major infrastructure projects. The new ACC Bylaw will allow the District to collect funds for community amenities in a standardized way.

To learn more, visit squamish.ca/dcc-acc-2025.

Lower Speed Limits

Effective February 17, speed limits on all streets in the Downtown Squamish and Oceanfront neighbourhoods are now 30 km/h. This change was implemented in response to ICBC data and public feedback gathered during 2023 and 2024 to gauge community input on road safety and traffic speeds.

Speed limits – Unless otherwise posted:

• Municipal roads: 50 km/h
• Downtown Squamish and Oceanfront: 30 km/h
• School zones: 30 km/h (7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on school days)
• Playground zones: 30 km/h (from dusk to dusk)
• Neighbourhood ways: 30 km/h

Learn more at squamish.ca/slowdown-downtown

Immigration Information Session

The District of Squamish and The Squamish Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting this FREE information session to provide entrepreneurs and employers with knowledge on how to navigate immigration pathways related to hiring.

This session will explore:

• Economic immigration options that best meet hiring needs;
• Where to look for global talent and;
• How to hire using temporary work permit and permanent residence programs.

Following the speaking event is an opportunity for employers to schedule a one-on-one meeting with Doris (30 mins each) – RSVP here.

Café - Expression of Interest

The District of Squamish is seeking expressions of interest for a café space at 1009 Centennial Way (Brennan Park Recreation Centre).

Available for Lease:
Café Space → 181 sq. ft. (shell space).

Interested parties are asked to submit an expression of interest by Friday, February 27 at 4:30 pm.

The full details are available here.

Help Wildlife Stay Wild – Lock Your Totes

Bears are coming out of hibernation and an unlocked tote is an invitation to dinner. When we take action, we help keep bears wild and out of trouble.

Bylaw will be checking totes that are visible from the road over the next few weeks to ensure they are locked. Each infraction of the Wildlife Attractant Bylaw may result in a warning, before resulting in a fine of $230 per day.

Did you know → As per the Wildlife Attractant Bylaw, totes must be locked at all times, even if empty, and only placed curbside and unlocked on the morning of collection day between 5 a.m. and 7 p.m. – not the night before.

Learn more about the bylaw at squamish.ca/wildlife.

Infrastructure Upgrades

• Loggers East Storm Sewer project continues on Finch Drive.
• Xwu’nekw Park Sea Dike upgrades continue.

squamish.ca/building-our-future

Upcoming Events

• Immigration 101 Session for Employers - February 23
• Coldest Night of the Year - February 28
• Connected Landscapes for Wildlife and People - March 6
• Seedy Saturday - March 7
• Art Classes at the 55 Activity Centre - Various Dates

Local volunteer opportunities:

• Visit the Volunteer Connector to see more opportunities