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Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2016-047, as amended
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
For copies of amending By-laws, please contact the Clerk at 613-382-2149 or via email at
clerk@gananoque.ca
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OFFICE CONSOLIDATION
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GANANOQUE
BY-LAW NO. 2016-047
Last amended by By-law No. 2023-089 - August 15, 2023
BEING A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH GENERAL FEES AND RATES FOR
VARIOUS SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE MUNICIPALITY
WHEREAS pursuant to Part XII Section 391 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001,
S.O. 2001, c. 25, a municipality is authorized to pass by-laws imposing fees or
charges on persons for services and activities provided or done by or on behalf
of it; for costs payable by it for services or activities provided or done by or on
behalf of any other municipality or local board; and for the use of its property
including property under its control; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Part XII Section 398 (1) and 398 (2) of the Municipal
Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, fees and charges constitute debt to the
municipality, and the municipality may add unpaid fees and charges to the
collector's roll for the property and collect in the same manner as municipal
taxes.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Gananoque
enacts as follows:
1.
THAT any By-law contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this By-
law including the fee schedules is hereby repealed;
2.
THAT the fee schedules of this By-law may be changed from time to time,
as deemed desirable by resolution of Council;
3.
THAT the fees and charges for various municipal services be established
as shown in the schedules attached hereto and outlined in the following
list, plus HST where applicable;
Schedule "A"
Fees for General Licenses and Permits
(As amended by By-law No. 2023-049)
Schedule "B"
Fees for Animal Control (as amended by By-law
No. 2021-080)
Schedule "C"
Fees for Building Permits (as amended by By-law
No. 2022-051)
Schedule "D-1"
Fees for Official Plan and Zoning By-Law
Amendments
Schedule "D-2"
Fees for Processing Servicing and Development
Agreements
Schedule "D-3"
Fees for Site Plan Control Submissions
Schedule "D-4"
Fees for Subdivision and Condominium Approvals
Schedule "D-5"
Fees for Part Lot Control
Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2016-047, as amended
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
For copies of amending By-laws, please contact the Clerk at 613-382-2149 or via email at
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Schedule "D-6"
Fees for Consent and Minor Variance Applications
Schedule "D-7"
Fees for Cash-in-lieu of Parkland
Schedule "D-8"
Fees for Planning and Building Information
Schedule "D-9"
Fees for Sign Permits
Schedule "E"
Corporate Fees
(as amended by By-law No. 2022-113, effective
January 1, 2023)
Schedule "F"
Fees for Review of Planning Applications by the
Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA)
Schedule "G"
Fees for Licensing, Regulating, and Governing
Vehicles
(as amended by By-law No. 2022-074)
Schedule "H"
Fees for Community Recreational Services
(As amended by By-law No. 2023-011)
Schedule "I"
Fees for Landfill Disposal Site
(As amended by By-law No. 2020-018)
Schedule "J"
Fees for Fire Department
(as amended by By-law No. 2020-129)
Schedule "K"
Fees for Municipal Marina Services
(as amended by By-law No. 2023-006)
Schedule "L"
Fees for Placing or Dumping of Fill
Schedule "M"
Fees for Public Works Services (as amended by By-
law No. 2021-087)
Schedule "M1"
Public Works Cost Recovery Rate Table
Schedule "N"
Visitor Centre Fees and Charges
(as amended by By-law No. 2019-126)
Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2016-047, as amended
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
For copies of amending By-laws, please contact the Clerk at 613-382-2149 or via email at
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General Fees & Rates By-law No. 2016-047, as amended by
By-law No. 2023-049 - April 18, 2023
Schedule 'A' - General Licenses
(plus HST, where applicable)
DESCRIPTION OF LICENCE
CURRENT FEE
Adult Entertainment Parlours
Adult Entertainment Performer
- Initial License
- Renewal
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Operator of an Adult Entertainment Performer
- Initial License
- Renewal
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
Owner (Non-Operator) of an Adult Entertainment Parlour
- Initial License
- Renewal
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
Owner/Operator of an Adult Entertainment Parlour - Initial
- License
- Renewal
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
Auctioneers and other persons
Selling or putting up for sale goods, wares, merchandise or
effects by public auction
$ 100.00
Billiard, Pool or Bagatelle Tables
First one of each billiard, pool or bagatelle table
$ 15.00
Second table of any kind
$ 15.00
Third and each additional table of any kind
$ 5.00
Buskers
License - annual fee
$ 20.00
Cash-in-lieu of Parking
Application Processing Fee
$ 100.00
Initial Space Fee
$500.00/space
Annual Space Fee
$ 50.00/space
Pawnbrokers
Initial Application Fee
$ 250.00
Annual License Fee
$ 100.00
Refreshment Vehicles
Annual Fee unless otherwise noted.
Type A Mobile Canteen (Public Property)
$2,500.00
- Plus: Environmental Fees for Disposal and Refuse of
Garbage
1.5 bags x 150
days x Current
Rate for Bag Tags
Type A Mobile Canteen (Public Property) - Monthly at 135
Water Street
$300
- Plus: Environmental Fees for Disposal and Refuse of
Garbage
1.5 bags x 30
days x
Current Rate
for Bag Tags
Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2016-047, as amended
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
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Type A Mobile Canteen (Private Property)
$1,000.00
Type B Mobile Canteen - Transient
$ 400.00
Type C Mobile Canteen - Human Power
$ 200.00
Type D - Cold Cart
$ 300.00
Type E - Hot Cart
$ 300.00
Type F Mobile Canteen - Fruit/Vegetables
$ 600.00
Type F Mobile Canteen - 30 day licence
$ 150.00
Short Term Accommodations
Annual Licence Fee prior to March 31 each
calendar year
$130 Plus 50 per guest room
Annual Licence Fee April 1 each calendar year
$150 Plus 50 per guest room
Plus Fire Department Inspection/Re-inspection
every four (4) years
As Per Schedule 'J'
Appeal Fee (non-refundable)
$200
Urban Hen Permit
Start-Up Urban Hen Permit Fee
Annual Renewal Licence Fee
$100.00
$50.00
Outdoor Patio Fees
Parking Space (waived for 2021)
Sidewalk Fee (based on area) (waived for 2021)
$760 per space (May to
October)
$1.90/sq. ft.
Parking Meter relocation, if required
Recovery cost by Public
Works
Accessible Parking space relocation, if required
Recovery cost by Public
Works
Accessible Strips (material and install)
Recovery cost by Public
Works
Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2016-047, as amended
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
For copies of amending By-laws, please contact the Clerk at 613-382-2149 or via email at
clerk@gananoque.ca
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General Fees & Rates By-law No. 2016-047, as amended by
By-law No. 2021-080
Schedule 'B' - By-law Enforcement
(plus HST, where applicable)
Animal Control
Annual Fee
Jan. 1 to Feb. 28
Mar. 1 to Dec. 31
Spayed or neutered dog
$15.00
$25.00
Replacement of lost dog
tag
$2.50
The following amount(s) shall be paid to claim each dog seized and impounded upon
being found running at large in the Town and in addition to those amounts all
boarding fees charged by the Town and any veterinary service costs incurred
respecting any treatment of injuries of any impounded dog must be paid at the time a
dog is claimed.
Each dog claimed
$120.00
*Plus boarding fees, applicable veterinary costs plus any associated HST, and if
necessary the purchase of a dog license.
By-law Enforcement - Property Standards, Safe Property Etc.
Description
Grass mowing of privates lots either by
request or order thereof
Actual cost plus 30% administration fee
Removal of garbage and debris from
private property
All other Bylaw related matters as a
result of an Order to Comply
Parking By-law
Refer to the Traffic and Parking By-law No. 2015-070, as amended, for a
complete list of set fines and penalties
Parking Meter Zones
$0.25/15 minutes - Maximum three (3) hours
Exemption:
January 1st - last day of February
December 1st - 31st annually
Parking Meter Bags
$20 daily plus $20 deposit per Parker meter
cover*
Parking Pass (Monthly)
$62.50 - Surface Parking
Parking Pass (Annual)
$2,250 - Underground Parking
Seasonal Parking Pass
Refer to Municipal Marina Services, Schedule
'K'
*Issued to companies or individuals who operate a certified trade at the discretion of
the Town for the performance of works.
Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2016-047, as amended
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
For copies of amending By-laws, please contact the Clerk at 613-382-2149 or via email at
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General Fees & Rates By-law No. 2016-047
Schedule 'C' - Building Permit Fees
as amended by By-law No. 2022-051
(plus HST, where applicable)
1. New Construction:
Single family dwelling, semi-detached
dwelling, duplex dwelling, triplex dwelling,
multiple dwelling, seasonal dwelling,
modular dwelling, mobile home dwelling
$15.00 per $1,000.00 of
construction value or part
thereof. Minimum $140
2. Repair, alteration, or addition to:
Single family dwelling, semi-detached
dwelling, duplex dwelling, triplex dwelling,
multiple dwelling, seasonal dwelling,
modular dwelling, mobile home dwelling
$15.00 per $1,000.00 of
construction value or part
thereof. Minimum $140
3. New Construction:
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, and
Public Buildings
$15.00 per $1,000.00 of
construction value or part
thereof. Minimum $140
4. Repair, Alteration or Addition to:
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and
Public Buildings
$15.00 per $1,000.00 of
construction value or part
thereof. Minimum $140
5. Accessory Buildings to:
erect, repair, alter or renovate
$15.00 per $1,000.00 of
construction value or part
thereof. Minimum $140
6. Swimming Pool (in ground or above ground)
$15.00 per $1,000.00 of
construction value or part
thereof. Minimum $140
7. Woodstove/Fireplace
$140.00
8. Demolition Permit
$15.00 per $1,000.00 of work
value or part thereof.
Minimum $140
9. Septic System
$800.00
10. Septic - Tertiary System
$900.00
11. Septic - for Development, per lot
$500.00
12. Septic - Review for Pool Installation
$140.00
13. Woodstove/Fireplace
$140.00
14. Conditional Permit fee, in addition to any fee
to cover municipal legal fees develop and
register a Conditional Permit Agreement
10% of regular permit fee in
addition to regular permit fee for
construction.
Minimum $400.00
15. Alternative Solutions, plus municipal peer
review costs
$900.00
16. Limiting Distance Agreement
$500.00
17. Inspections - Additional and Pre-Inspections,
per visit
$140.00
18. Inspections - Requested but Not Ready
$140.00
19. Inspections - Not Called For
$140.00
20. Construction prior to obtaining building
permit, 100% increase of regular fee
100%,
Minimum $900.00
21. Change of Use Permit (no construction)
$140.00
22. Transfer of permit to new owner
$140.00
23. Renewal of Building Permit
$140.00
24. Deposit against lot grading compliance, or
damage to or materials left on any public
works, as well as unpaid fees; for any
construction value over $10,000
$750.00
Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2016-047, as amended
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
For copies of amending By-laws, please contact the Clerk at 613-382-2149 or via email at
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General Fees & Rates By-law No. 2016-047
Schedule 'D' - Tariff of Fees
(plus HST, where applicable)
SCHEDULE "D-1" - TARIFF OF FEES FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
1) Official Plan Amendment - Fees for application made
pursuant to Section 21 of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990
$1,500.00*
2) Modifications requiring a second or subsequent meeting
related to any application.
$200.00
*Plus the applicant is responsible for all costs related to
any peer reviews to support the application (plus 30%
administration fee).
SCHEDULE "D-2" - TARIFF OF FEES FOR PROCESSING SERVICING
AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
1) Process of Agreements pursuant to the Planning Act, Servicing
and Development Agreements, not noted elsewhere.
$400.00*
*Plus all agreements registered on title (plus 30%
administration fee) are at the expense of the Owner as noted in
the agreements.
SCHEDULE "D-3" - TARIFF OF FEES FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
APPLICATIONS
1) Class I
$500.00*
2) Class II
$1,500.00*
3) Class III
$1,700.00*
4) Amendment to Development Permit (if minor)
$700.00*
5) Amendments to agency approved Development Permits
(prior to conditions being met or registration of any
applicable agreements)
Class I
Class II
Class III
$250.00*
$750.00*
$850.00*
6) Development Permit Amendment
$2,500.00*
7) Modifications requiring a second or subsequent meetings
related to any application.
$200.00
8) Deposit for any Peer Review (to accompany all Class II
and Class III applications)
$2,000.00
9) Deposit on all agreements to ensure completion, if there
are no Estimated Cost of Works
$500.00
*Plus all agreements registered on title (plus 30%
administration fee) are at the expense of the Owner as
noted in the agreements.
SCHEDULE "D-4" - TARIFF OF FEES FOR SUBDIVISION AND CONDOMINIUM
APPROVALS
1) Subdivision Applications pursuant Section 51 of the
Planning Act 1990
$2,000.00 +
$25.00/lot*
2) Condominium Applications pursuant to Section 51
of the Planning Act 1990
$2,000.00*
3) Exemptions from Subdivision Approval under the
Condominium Act
$1,000.00*
4) Extension of Draft Approval
$400.00
5) Amendments to Draft Plan Conditions/Red Line
changes
$250.00/submission*
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6) Modifications requiring a second or subsequent
meetings related to any application.
$200.00
7) Deposit for any Peer Review (to accompany all
applications)
$2,000.00
*Plus all agreements registered on title (plus 30%
administration fee) are at the expense of the Owner
as noted in the agreements.
SCHEDULE "D-5" - TARIFF OF FEES FOR PART LOT CONTROL
1) Part Lot Control - processing requests for the removal of
Part Lot Control under Section 50 (7) of The Planning Act,
R.S.O. 1990
$250.00/request*
2) Deposit for any Peer Review (to accompany all
applications)
$2,000.00
*Plus all agreements registered on title (plus 30%
administration fee) are at the expense of the Owner as
noted in the agreements.
SCHEDULE "D-6" - TARIFF OF FEES FOR CONSENT APPLICATIONS
1) Consent Application
$500.00*
2) Consent Application where time has lapsed
$150.00
3) Modifications requiring a second or subsequent meetings
related to any application.
$200.00
*Plus the applicant is responsible for all costs related to
any peer reviews to support the application (plus 30%
administration fee).
SCHEDULE "D-7" - TARIFF OF FEES FOR CASH-IN-LIEU OF PARKLAND
1) Residential as per 2008-28-Planning Report
Based on input from five different real estate agents on
location, size, condition of the lot, waterfront and desirability
or;
$2,330.00
2) Residential - Alternatively, if the applicant chooses to hire an
appraiser, the option is there provided the applicant bears all
costs associated in doing so. A Letter of Opinion must be from
an accredited real estate appraiser. The 5% is based on the
Letter of Opinion and the Town would have the option whether
to accept it or not.
5%
3) Commercial/Industrial
All commercial and industrial development will require a Letter
of Opinion. The value on a true copy of an Agreement of
Purchase and Sale may be accepted, however, the Town
reserves the right to require the applicant to provide an Affidavit.
2%
SCHEDULE "D-8" - TARIFF OF FEES FOR PLANNING AND BUILDING
INFORMATION
1) Compliance Request -development permit, building, work
orders etc.
$65.00
2) Copy of Development Permit By-law
$75.00
3) Copy of Official Plan
$75.00
4) Fees for Special or Additional Meetings related to any Building
or Planning application.
$200.00
Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2016-047, as amended
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
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SCHEDULE "D-9" - FEES FOR SIGN PERMITS
1) All signs except Portable Signs
$25.00 + $10.00 for each m2 or part
thereof
2) Portable Signs:
Maximum two non-consecutive occasions
per year.
Each occasion not to exceed 60 days.
$75.00/occasion
Portable Signs:
A"-Frames / Sandwich Board - New
application or renewal after April 30th
$50.00 for one year (expiry April 30th)
Portable Signs:
Annual renewal of a previously approved
sandwich board sign
$25.00 (on or before April 30th)
$35.00 (after April 30th)
3) Failure to obtain a permit prior to
installation
Permit Fee x 2 plus any other
incurred costs such as legal
4) Sign Minor Variance
$50.00
5) Heritage Directional Sign - Initial Fee
$Cost plus 30%
Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2016-047, as amended
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
For copies of amending By-laws, please contact the Clerk at 613-382-2149 or via email at
clerk@gananoque.ca
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General Fees & Rates By-law No. 2016-047
as amended by By-law No. 2022-113
Schedule 'E' - Corporate Fees
(plus HST, where applicable)
Description
Effective
January 1, 2023
Tax Certificate
$50.00 per property
Mortgage Company - Tax Notices
$50.00 per Property
Duplicate Tax or Water & Sewer Bill and/or Receipt
$15.00 each
Prior Year Tax or Water & Sewer Statements of
Accounts
$15.00 each
Returned Cheque
$40.00
Photocopying
$1.00 per single-sided page
Fees for Administrative Work -
External request (including manual recalculation of
taxes or water & sewer accounts)
$30.00 per hour
Marriage License
$135.00
Marriage Solemnization Services:
Fees must be paid at the time of reservation and can be paid by debit card, certified
cheque or money order.
Ceremony Fee during regular business hours
(includes Council Chambers room at Town Hall or
Bandshell)
$325.00 (plus HST)
Ceremony Fee outside of business hours
(includes Council Chambers at Town Hall or
Bandshell)
$425.00 (plus HST)
Cancellation Fee
(prior to consultation meeting)
$55.00 (plus HST)
Cancellation Fee
(after consultation meeting)
$180.00 (plus HST)
Witness Fee
(per witness, subject to availability)
$55.00 (plus HST)
Burial Certificate
$30.00
Commissioner for Taking Oaths/Witness and
Affidavits
$20.00 (plus HST)
Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2016-047, as amended
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
For copies of amending By-laws, please contact the Clerk at 613-382-2149 or via email at
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General Fees & Rates By-law No. 2016-047
Schedule 'F' - Review of Planning Applications by
Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA)
(Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 C.P., 13 - Section 69)
The following fees shall be made payable to the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority,
and must be submitted to the Town of Gananoque. Where applicable, fees payable must be
submitted in order for applications to be considered complete (HST INCLUDED).
Planning Application
Type
(Privately Initiated Site-
Specific Applications)
Fee2
Notes
Official Plan Amendment
$635 (minor)3
$975 (major)
Where these applications are
submitted concurrently, the fee for a
Zoning By- law Amendment is waived.
Zoning By-Law
Amendment
$305
Consent
$360/lot
Fees for the review of applications
required to fulfill a condition of consent
approval are waived.
Minor Variance
$305
Where the application is submitted with
a site plan control application, the fee
for a minor variance application is
waived.
Site Plan Control
$305
$1,295
Minor3
Major
Plan of Condominium
$1,295
Plan of Subdivision
$2,155
$975
$635
Conditions of Draft Approval
Clearance of Conditions
Lapsed Draft Plan Approval,
Resubmission or Amendment
Reports4
$290
$695
$1,400
Brief Standard
Major
NOTES
1. All fees for the review of an application and supporting reports must be received
before written comments will be provided.
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FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
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2. Significant amendments to an application or report or a resubmission within a period of
3 years will be charged a review fee of 50 percent of the current fee. A resubmission
after 3 years will be considered a new application and will be subject to the full current
fee.
3. Minor refers to single residential or small single-unit commercial applications. Major
refers to all larger-scale applications.
4. Report fees shall apply to any report circulated in support of an application. Reports
include: flood plain delineation/hydrotechnical studies, erosion and slope stability
studies, terrain analyses, stormwater management reports, Environmental impact
statements, hydrogeological studies, or similar assessments of natural resources.
Brief Reports are those prepared in the form of a letter of opinion from a
qualified professional, which generally relate to the development of a single lot,
usually for residential purposes.
Standard Reports are those prepared for small or medium scale residential,
commercial, industrial, or institutional developments.
Major Reports are those prepared for subdivisions and large scale
commercial, industrial, or institutional projects, or may include the integrated
assessment of multiple topics.
Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2016-047, as amended
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
For copies of amending By-laws, please contact the Clerk at 613-382-2149 or via email at
clerk@gananoque.ca
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General Fees & Rates By-law No. 2016-047
as amended by By-law No. 2022-074
Schedule 'G' - Licensing, Regulating and Governing Vehicles
(plus HST, where applicable)
Description
Fee
Taxi Broker
Initial Fee
$1,300.00
Annual Fee
$350.00
Taxi Cab Owner
Initial Fee & 1st Taxi
$100.00
Annual Fee & 1st Taxi
$75.00
Each Additional Taxi
$55.00
Taxi Cab Driver - Annual Fee
$30.00
Change of Vehicles
$25.00
Limousine Owner/Broker
Initial
$600.00
Annual
$50.00
License Plate
$15.00
One way within Town limits (includes
Wheelchair Accessible Van)
$10.00
Pets (excluding Service Animals)
$2.00
Delivery
$15.00
Stops along route
$2.00
Waiting Time:
First 5 minutes
Every 5 minutes thereafter
$4.00
1 hour
$40.00
Town of Gananoque Consolidation By-law No. 2016-047, as amended
FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
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General Fees & Rates By-law No. 2016-047,
as amended by By-law No. 2023-089
Schedule 'H' - Community Recreational Services
(plus HST, where applicable)
DESCRIPTION
CURRENT
FEE
Town Hall Board Room
After Hours
(Example: Film Shoot)
Hourly Rate
Plus 30%
Admin Fee
Security
Required
King Street Pedestrian
Bridge
Full day
$ 103.00
Half Day (up to 4 hours)
$ 51.50
Banquet Hall (Upstairs)
- Recreation Centre
Full Day
$ 265.23
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
$ 122.00
4 Hours
$ 60.47
Hourly
$ 21.22
Per Hour
Sports Fields
Adults
$ 22.66
Per Game
Youth
$ 5.00
Per Game
Adult Ball/Soccer
Tournament
$ 175.10
Per Day
Youth Ball/Soccer
Tournament
$ 87.55
Per Day
Parks (events)
Including Joel Stone,
Town Hall, 600 King
Street East Park (Ball
Field and outdoor space
used for event booking),
Confederation (Sculpture
Park), Agnes Maule
Machar Park (Bluff Park)
Daily Fee
$ 118.45
$ 18.00
Per Day
Per Hour
Daily Fee (S.O.P./Hydro,
if available)
$ 168.45
$ 25.00
Per Day
Per Hour
Daily Fee (S.O.P./Hydro
High Amp Service and
Use)
$ 350.00
$ 53.00
Per Day
Per Hour
Farmers Market - Town
Hall Park
$ 0.00
N/A
Note:
1. Events that are cost neutral and/or do not generate a
profit are exempt from these fees. i.e. Pumpganfest,
Huck Finn Derby, etc. (Groups seeking exemption
shall provide sufficient financial data to the Town to
demonstrate their status.)
2. Fundraising events will be subject to all fees (i.e.
Gananoque Humane Society Concerts, Lions Club
Car show, etc.).
3. Private sector events are subject to the all fees (i.e.
Skydive Gan, weddings, birthday parties, etc.).
Equipment
Tables (8 foot)
Chairs
Garbage Cans
Barricades
Fencing
Delivery in Town (each
way)
Pick Up (at Rec. Centre)
Deposit
$ 4.00
$ 1.50
$ 1.50
$ 2.50
$ 6.00
$ 35.00
$ 35.00
$100.00
Per table
Per chair
Each
Each
Per Section
Per Delivery
Per Pick Up
Refundable
upon return of
undamaged
equipment
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Schedule 'H' - Community Recreational Services (cont'd)
(plus HST, where applicable)
Dry Surface
(Arena Floor)
Summer Rental
Non-Commercial Use
$67.00
Per Hour
Commercial Use *
$118.00
Per Hour
Non-commercial Use
$325.00
Per Day
Commercial Use *
$600.00
Per Day
*Commercial is defined as "engaging in commerce, trade,
business, private enterprise, sales, etc."
Examples: Trade Shows, Home Shows, Gun Shows, etc.
Canada
150 GBM
Outdoor
Rink
Spring/Summer Outdoor
Rink Rates (Dry Surface)
Adult/Youth
Rate
Hour/Daily
Non-Commercial Use
Adult
$41.00
Per Hour
Non-Commercial Use
Youth/Senior
$29.00
Per Hour
Non-Commercial Use
Adult
267.00
Per Day
Non-Commercial Use
Youth/Senior
$189.00
Per Day
Commercial Use *
Adult
$75.00
Per Hour
Commercial Use *
Adult
$488
Per Day
*Commercial is defined as "engaging in commerce, trade, business, private
enterprise, sales, etc." Examples: Trade Shows, Home Shows,
Conferences, Markets, etc.
*Senior is defined as participating adults that are 55+ in age
Canada 150 GBM Outdoor Rink
Winter Outdoor Rink Rates
(Ice Pad)
Non-Commercial
Use
Mon-Fri
Adult
Day 9am-5pm
Evening 5pm-
9pm
$55
$66
Per Hr.
Non-Commercial
Use
Mon-Fri
Youth/Senior Day 9am-5pm
Evening 5pm-
9pm
$39
$46
Per Hr.
Non-Commercial
Use
Sat-Sun
Adult
Day 9am-9pm
$77/$500
Per Hr. /
Day
Non-Commercial
Use
Sat-Sun
Youth/Senior Day 9am-9pm
$54/$350
Per Hr. /
Day
Non-Commercial
Use
Mon-Fri
Adult
Youth/Senior
9am-9pm
9am-9pm
$358
$254
Per Day
Commercial Use
Mon-Fri
Adult
Day 9am-5pm
Evening 5pm-
9pm
$100
$120
Per Hr.
Commercial Use
Sat-Sun
Adult
Day 9am-9pm
$140
Per Hr.
Commercial Use
Mon-Fri
Adult
9am-9pm
$650
Per Day
Commercial Use
Sat-Sun
Adult
9am-9pm
$910
Per Day
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Schedule 'H' - Community Recreational Services (cont'd)
(plus HST, where applicable)
Event/Facility
Refundable Booking
Deposit Fees
100 or less
$100
Per Event Application
101-500
$250
Per Event Application
501+
$500
Per Event Application
Ice Surface
Winter rates** (Contributing)
Non-Contributing
Includes
Tax
Prime Hours*
Adult
$249.00
$299.00
Per Hour
Youth
$174.00
$234.00
Per Hour
Non-Prime Hours
(Mon-Fri, 6am -
5pm)
Adult
$174.00
$234.00
Per Hour
Single and Double
skater rates are
only available
during Non-Prime
Hours
Youth
$125.00
$189.00
Per Hour
Senior
$114.00
$174.00
Per Hour
Schools
$96.00
$158.00
Per Hour
Youth Tournament
$131.00
$191.00
Per Hour
Figure Skating -
Single Skater
$65.00
$85.00
Per Hour
Figure Skating -
Double Skater
$69.00
$89.00
Per Hour
Sr. C Islanders
Practices
$174.00
Per Hour
Games (Charging
Admission)
$249.00
Per Hour
Public Skating
$3.00
$4.00
(tax
exempt)
Moms and
Tots/Seniors
$2.00
$3.00
(tax
exempt)
Advertising - Rec
Centre, GBM, Ball
Fields, etc.
Rink Wall/Boards/
Fields/Courts
$ 250.00
Per Year
Dressing Rooms
$ 600.00
Per Year
Home Bench
$ 1000.00
Per Year
Away Bench
$ 800.00
Per Year
On Ice Logo
$ 1000.00
Per Year
Centre Ice Logo per
Logo
$ 600.00
Per Year
**For customer ease, numbers have been rounded to the nearest dollar.
Commemorative Bench & Tree Plaque
Commemorative Bench
& Custom Plaque
Using existing concrete pad/walkway
$2,350.00 (+HST)
With a new poured concrete pad
base
$2,675.00 (+HST)
Commemorative Tree &
Custom Plaque
Purchase of a new tree and plaque at
base
$1,250.00 (+HST)
Credit Card Payment
Administration Fee
$75.00 (+HST)
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General Fees & Rates By-law No. 2016-047,
as amended by By-law No. 2019-034
Schedule 'I' - Landfill Disposal Site Fees
(plus HST, where applicable)
SOLID WASTE
CURRENT FEE
Bag Tags
$ 2.50 per tag
Drop off Leaves and Yard
Waste at the Public Works
Yard
$ 25.00 per half ton truck load.
For Residential - No Charge
Wood/Lumber Pick-up
$125.00 per dump truck load
$ 80.00 per one ton truck load
$ 50.00 per half ton truck load
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General Fees & Rates By-law No. 2016-047,
as amended by By-law No. 2020-129
Schedule 'J' - Fees for Fire Department
(plus HST, where applicable)
DESCRIPTION
CURRENT FEE
Reports, Letters
$ 75.00
Site Inspection Request
Residential, Daycares, Group Homes, etc.
$100.00
Commercial, LCBO
$200.00
Re-inspection (each visit)
$ 50.00
Outdoor Fireplace
$ 65.00
Response
Fire response to property for burn complaint to
extinguish fire with no current burn permit.
$450.00
per truck/per hour
Fire response to property for burn complaint
investigation with no current burn permit.
$115.00
Services rendered at an illegal incident to support
Gananoque Police or OPP
Current Ministry of
Transportation (MTO)
Rate
Services rendered at a motor vehicle collision (MTO)
Current Ministry of
Transportation (MTO)
Rate
Incidents involving road vehicles (MVC), watercraft,
aircraft (non-resident)
Current Ministry of
Transportation (MTO)
Rate
False Alarms - after 3 in 12 months
accidental or malicious
False Alarms - after 2 in
12 months accidental or
malicious - $450.00 per
truck/per alarm
Mechanical false alarms,
Current Ministry of
Transportation (MTO)
Rate
Failure to notify Fire Department of
testing/maintenance/drills of fire alarm system-will be
charged to property owner
Current Ministry of
Transportation (MTO)
Rate
Plus any additional cost
to the Fire department or
the Town of Gananoque
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DESCRIPTION
CURRENT FEE
Fire Watch, sealing and protecting buildings from
weather conditions or further damage after fire or
explosion
Current Ministry of
Transportation (MTO)
Rate
Plus any additional cost
to the Fire department or
the Town of Gananoque
Cost incurred to retain a private contractor, rent/lease
heavy or specialized equipment, specialized services
and associated persons for purposes of minimizing fire
spread, minimizing risk and damage to persons or
property or determining the origins, cause, or
circumstances of any fire or explosion
Actual costs including
administration
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General Fees & Rates By-law No. 2016-047,
as amended by By-law No. 2023-006
Municipal Marina Services Rates
-Schedule 'K'-
All rates are inclusive of HST unless otherwise indicated.
DOCKAGE
TYPE
RATES FOR 2023
Seasonal
Serviced (30amp) Included in rate
Serviced (50amp/2X30amp) - additional
$188.51 per season
$68.71/ft.
Resident Rate
$66.71/ft
Seasonal
Un-Serviced
$58.97/ft.
Resident Rate
$57.26/ft
Monthly (June, July &
August)
Serviced (30amp) included in rate
Serviced (50amp/2X30 amp) -
additional $48.38 per month
$35.32ft.
Resident Rate
$34.30/ft
Monthly (May, Sept &
Oct)
Same as Above
$21.07/ft.
Resident Rate
$20.45/ft
Weekly
Serviced (30amp) included in rate
Serviced (50amp/2X30 amp) -
Additional $13.00 per week
$11.77/ft.
Resident Rate
$11.43/ft
Daily
Serviced
$2.41/ft.
Resident Rate
$2.34/ft
Parking Type
Seasonal
$211.58
Monthly
$116.92
Weekly
$46.77
Daily
$10.60
Services Type
Pump Out One Tank
$26.50
Pump Out Two Tanks
$47.70
Laundry
$4.00 in machine (HST
included)
Non-Patron Shower
$3.00 (HST Included)
Products
Ice
$5.30 (HST Included)
Seadoo Ramps
Dockage
Seasonal
$590.38
Resident Rate
$573.19
Type
Rates
Daily
$30.08 per
day
Resident Rate
$29.21
Add Personal
Watercraft
Seasonal
$175
Other
Administration Fee
(Seasonal docking/Transient)
$75.00/$5.00
Capital Improvement Fee
(Seasonal and Transient)
3%
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Seasonal Slip Hold
Fees
20 Feet and Under
$200.00
Up to 29 Feet
$350.00
Over 29 Feet
$500.00
Sea Doo/Dingy Ramps
$100.00
Administration Fee
$25.00
Advertising
Signage at Entrance to Main
Docks
$250.00
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General Fees & Rates By-law No. 2016-047
Schedule 'L' - Fees for Placing and Dumping of Fill
(plus HST, where applicable)
DESCRIPTION
CURRENT FEE
The following fees shall be paid to the Town at the time of application for a fill permit:
a) Fill/alteration of grade on
property
$500.00 plus $250.00 per hectare or part hectare
(Overall maximum fee of $1,000.00)
b) Renewal - same as (a)
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General Fees & Rates By-law No. 2016-047, as amended
by By-law No. 2021-087
Schedule 'M' - Fees for Public Works Services
(plus HST, where applicable)
Description
Current Fee
Grass mowing of privates lots by
order thereof
$65.00 per hour
This should be under By-law Enforcement
Driveway entrance and curb cuts
altered
-
Residential (Single) Permit $50.00 plus
$250.00 deposit
-
Residential (Multi Unit) Permit $125.00
plus $500.00 deposit
-
Commercial Permit $250.00 plus a
$1000.00 deposit
Drainage - hookup of sump pumps to
storm sewer
-
Residential (Single) Permit $50.00 plus
$250.00 deposit
-
Residential (Multi Unit) Permit $250.00
plus $500.00 deposit
-
Commercial Permit $250.00 plus a
$1000.00 deposit
Actual costs under direction of the By-law Enforcement officer
Excavation permits
$50.00 permit
Miscellaneous work
Actual cost plus 30% administration fee
Banners
$100.00 permit (includes installation and
removal)
Road Closures
Actual cost as per Schedule 'M1'
Over Size Load
1 time $80.00
Annual $325.00
Municipal Consent
1 time $50.00 plus $200.00 deposit
Annual $200.00 plus $1000.00 deposit
Encroachments
Existing Buildings
Application Fee
$100.00
Annual Fee
$50.00 applied to tax roll (typical for all
other annual fees)
Retaining/Landscaping Walls, Fences and Hedges
Application Fee
$100.00
Annual Fee
$50.00
Refacing of Existing Buildings
Application Fee
$100.00
Annual Fee
$50.00
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Projections from Buildings
Application Fee
$100.00
Annual Fee
$50.00
Canopies
Application Fee
$100.00
Annual Fee
$50.00
Directional Signs
Application Fee
$50.00
Provision of Sign
Actual cost as per Schedule 'M1'
Installation/Maintenance
Actual cost as per Schedule 'M1'
Annual Fee
Nil
Historical Markers
Application Fee
$50.00
Provision of Sign
Actual cost as per Schedule 'M1'
Installation/Maintenance
Actual cost as per Schedule 'M1'
Annual Fee
Nil
Banners
Application Fee
$50.00 Plus cost to erect sign
Publication Boxes
Application Fee (Annual)
$25.00 per box
Hoarding, Covered Ways and Scaffolding
Application Fee
$50.00
Daily Occupancy Fee
$10.71 per 6 metres (20 ft.) frontage
Daily Metered Parking Fee
As determined
Dumpsters and Other Objects or Equipment
Application Fee
$50.00
Daily Occupancy Fee
$10.71 per 6 metres (20 ft.) frontage
Daily Metered Parking Fee
As determined
Additional Fees
Management Staff
$100.00 per hour
Other Staff
$60.00 per hour
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Water Street Swing Bridge
Single swing requests received for
construction purposes (essential)
$100.00
All recreational related requests to
swing the bridge (Non-essential)
$150.00
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General Fees & Rates By-law No. 2016-047
Schedule 'M1' - Public Works Cost Recovery Table
(plus HST, where applicable)
All Equipment rates are as per OPSS 127, 2015 edition
All Labour rates are as per current CUPE Local 1701 collective agreement
*Requires 2 Operators
** Requires 2 Operators
*** Each is one 8 ft section
**** Each is one 8 ft section with feet
***** Actual fees incurred from Waste Management Contractor at time of disposal
Equipment
Equipment
$/hr
Labour
$/hr
Regular
Working
Totals $/hr
Overtime
Working
Total $/hr
Plate Packer
$22.80
Trackless
$25.00
$37.50
$62.50
$81.25
John Deere Tractor
$12.00
$37.50
$49.50
$68.25
John Deere Tractor with
Maintainer
$18.00
$37.50
$55.50
$74.25
John Deere Tractor
Backhoe
$48.00
$37.50
$85.50
$104.25
Bucket Truck *
$65.00
$75.00
$140.00
$177.50
Chainsaw
$4.50
$37.50
$42.00
$60.75
Brush Chipper **
$15.00
$37.50
$90.00
$127.50
Sweeper Truck
$65.00
$37.50
$102.50
$121.25
John Deere Loader
$45.00
$37.50
$82.50
$101.25
5 Ton Dump
$55.00
$37.50
$92.50
$111.25
1 Ton Pick up
$30.00
$37.50
$67.50
$86.25
½ Ton Pick up
$17.00
$37.50
$54.50
$73.25
TC-54
$1.0/day/ea $37.50
Wooden Barricades ***
$2.0/day/ea $37.50
Pylons
$1.0/day/ea $37.50
Metal Construction Fence
****
$5.0/day/ea $37.50
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General Fees & Rates By-law No. 2016-047, as amended by By-law No. 2019-126
Schedule 'N' - Fees for Visitor Centre
(plus HST, where applicable)
DESCRIPTION
CURRENT FEE
Brochure Racking & 8 ½ x 11 Feature
Sheet
$115.00 for 1st space
Chamber members that purchase an ad in
the current Visitor Guide will receive a
10% discount on brochure racking for the
1st space
$103.50 - 1st space
Brochure Racking
$60.00 for each additional space
Poster Display (36" x 24")
$510.00
Business Card
$55.00
On-site Outdoor Sandwich Board
$205.00 / side
Bathroom Poster
11 x 17 - $55.00
Dining Guide Advertisement
2.25 x 3.75 $270.00
2.25 x 2.00 $150.00
4.5 x 3.75 $375.00
Brochure/ Rack Card Distributed at Trade
Shows
$100 each/show
Window Display
$525.00