51GHow is a general charge determined?

51G How is a general charge determined?

(1) General charges—

(a) may be different for different classes of properties;

(b) may vary according to—

(i) the value or size of land;

(ii) the distance of a property from the service or facility or a group of services or facilities;

(iii) the nature or extent of use of the service or facility;

(c) may include minimum charges or a scale of charges;

(d) need not relate directly to the cost of services or facilities provided;

(e) may be concessional charges.

(2) A general charge on a property that is levied on the owner of the property may be expressed to apply only when the property is developed.

A general charge that applies only when a property is developed is called a general development charge in this Division.

S. 51H inserted by No. 35/2006 s. 7.