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Covering Memo - Fees & Charges By-Law
Date:
Monday, January 26, 2026
From:
Valerie Manning, Treasurer / Manager of
Finance Services
Roll №
N/a
Subject
By-law 2026-09 is a by-law that approves the fees and charges for the 2026
fiscal year.
Reason for Tabling
Each year, staff examines current fees and charges from all divisions in
preparation for the annual operating user pay and tax supported budgets.
Commonly referred to as user fees, these funds provide alternative sources
of revenue in the operation of municipal facilities, programs and services.
The 2026 Fees and Charges rates were tabled on November 17, 2025. A
follow up meeting was held on December 9, 2025 for Council to have further
discussion. On January 12, 2026 Council held the Statutory Public meeting.
At this time, the Fees and Charges are being brought forward for
implementation on February 1, 2026.
By-law 2026-09
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford
By-law Number 2026-09
Being a by-law to establish Fees & Charges for municipal
services, programs and facilities for the year 2026
Whereas, Section 391(1) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as
amended, authorizes municipalities to impose fees or charges for services or
activities provided or done by or on behalf of it; and
Whereas, Section 398 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
authorizes the municipalities to add fees and charges imposed by the
municipality, upper-tier municipality or local board, respectively, to the tax
roll for the following property in the local municipality and collect them in the
same manner as municipal taxes; and
Whereas, Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford deems it
expedient to establish fees and charges for the Municipality;
The Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford enacts
as follows:
1.
That the fees and charges listed in Schedules "A", "B", "C", "D", "E",
"F", "G", "H", "I", "J", "K", "L", "M", "N", "O", "P" and "Q", attached
hereto and forming part of this by-law, are hereby adopted.
2.
That fees and charges are subject to HST where applicable and where
not included in the price.
3.
That authority to set fees and charges for consumable items valued
under $100.00 and for recreational and cultural programming is
hereby delegated to the CAO or their designate.
4.
That the fees for consumable items and recreational and cultural
programming shall be set on a cost-recovery basis, including any
associated facility cost.
5.
That authority to set fees and charges for advertising in municipal
publications and at municipal facilities is hereby delegated to the CAO
or their designate.
By-law 2026-09
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6.
That the fees for advertising in municipal publications and at municipal
facilities shall be market-based.
7.
That the fees and charges listed in Schedules "B", "C", "D", "E", "F",
"G", "H", "I", "J", "K", "L", "M", "N", "O", "P", "Q" and "R", attached to
and forming part of By-law 2025-02, are hereby repealed.
8.
That this by-law shall come into force and take effect on February 1,
2026.
Read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 26th day
of January, 2026.
Ross Kentner, Mayor
Margaret Wilton-Siegel, Clerk
By-law 2026-09 Schedule A
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford
By-law Number 2026-09
Schedule A - Waste Management
Waste Collection
2026
First Garbage Bag (To be implemented
July 1st 2026)
Free
2nd and 3rd Garbage Bag Tag (To be
implemented July 1st 2026)
$Full Cost
Recovery
By-law 2026-09 Schedule B
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford
By-law Number 2026-09
Schedule B - Planning Services
Planning Applications
2026
Official Plan Amendment -
Major/Secondary Plan
$37,080.00
Official Plan amendment - Minor
$17,880.00
Zoning By-law amendment - Major
$23,170.00
Zoning By-law amendment - Minor
$8,440.00
Zoning By-law amendment -
Temporary Use
$4,390.00
Zoning By-law amendment - Other
Remove Holding Symbol (H1)
(including related site plan
agreement & legal fees for
agreement registration)
$1,800.00
Remove Holding Symbol - all
other (H2-H8)
$1,630.00
Temporary Use Extension
$1,160.00
Part Lot Control By-law
$5,262.00
Deeming By-law
$1,400.00
Pre-consultation - Site Plan,
Subdivision, Official Plan
Amendment, Zoning Amendment
$3,010.00
Site Plan Application or Draft Plan of
Subdivision Review - Major (Max 2
Submission Reviews)
$21,490.00
Site Plan Application or Draft Plan of
Subdivision Review - Minor (Max 2
$12,540.00
By-law 2026-09 Schedule B
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Submission Reviews)
Site Plan Application or Draft Plan of
Subdivision Review - Additional
Submission Review
$4,540.00
Final Subdivision Review Fee (Major)
- Max 2 Submission Reviews
$7,185.00
Final Subdivision Review Fee (Minor)
- Max 2 Submission Reviews
$4,070.00
Master Development Agreement
$15,740.00
Subdivision/Development Agreement $7,870.00
Pre-Servicing Agreement
$5,000.00
Site Plan Agreement -Major
$8,060.00
Site Plan Agreement - Minor
$5,520.00
Other Minor Agreements (Including
Consent, Encroachment Agreement)
$2,530.00
Committee of Adjustment
Consent to Sever
$5,790.00
Severance Deed Stamp
$930.00
Consent - Change of Condition
$1,600.00
Minor Variance
$2,800.00
Validation of Title
$1,730.00
Certificate of Cancellation
$1,730.00
Cash-in-lieu of parkland
dedication - residential lands
Consents (new
lot): $1500 per
lot flat rate
Draft Plan Approval Extension
$1,630.00
Draft Plan Clearance Letter
$470.00
Planning Information Report (zoning
compliance, agreement compliance
etc.)
$250
By-law 2026-09 Schedule B
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Telecommunications Tower
$2,800.00 +
external fee
Supplementary Planning Act
Circulation
$95.00/Hour
Ontario Land Tribunal Municipal
Processing Fee
$500
Notes on Planning Services Fees:
A) All fees for services, products, and application review that are required
to be completed by third parties external to the Corporation of the
Municipality of Meaford and are required to complete the work
associated with an application and/or review must be paid by the
Applicant. This includes Engineering, Legal and other consultant
services, such as peer reviews.
B) Where all or part of a fee or charge imposed by this By-law remains
unpaid, such fee or charge, including interest and any other eligible
recovery, may be added to the tax roll after ninety (90) days,
with applicable interest being charged, for the following property and
collected in the same manner as municipal taxes:
(a) in the case of a fee or charge for the supply of a service or thing to
a property, the property to which the service or thing was supplied;
(b) in all other cases, any property for which all of the owners are
responsible for payment of the fee or charge.
C) Where an application is withdrawn prior to completion, the Director of
Development Services may authorize refund of fees based on work
and costs completed by the Municipality:
a. Up to 100% of Planning fees where no activity has been
undertaken beyond an initial review.
b. Up to 50% of the Planning fees, prior to the preparation of a
Planning Staff Report related to the matter.
E) An application with one or more of the following characteristics will be
charged fees at the Major Scale project rate (applicable to Official Plan
Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan, Subdivision, Pre-
consultation):
- For Site Plan, Subdivision, Pre-consultation:
By-law 2026-09 Schedule B
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o 160 or more residential units
o 4,500 square meters or more of non-residential gross floor area
o Mix of residential and non-residential uses with a gross floor area
over 8,000 square metres
- Official Plan Amendment for sites located in the Meaford Heritage
Conservation District
- Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan, or Subdivision for sites
located in the Meaford Heritage Conservation District with:
o 80 or more residential units; or;
o A mix of residential and non-residential uses with 7,000 square
metres or more of gross floor area
- Requires service extensions across neighbouring properties and for
a length over 200 metres
- Is identified as either of the following in the Official Plan of the
Municipality of Meaford:
o Located in a Special Policy Area
o Located in a Secondary Plan Area
- Includes the development of a public park
- Zoning Amendment that involves any one of the following:
o Reducing density limit
o Includes lands with Official Plan designations
Institutional
Shoreline
An application with one or more of the following characteristics will be
charged fees at the Minor Scale project rate (applicable to Official
Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan, Subdivision,
Pre-consultation):
- Fewer than 159 residential units
- Less than 4,499 square meters of non-residential gross floor area
- Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan, Subdivision, Pre-
consultation for sites located in the Meaford Heritage Conservation
District with:
o Fewer than 80 residential units; or;
o A mix of uses with less than 6,999 square metres of gross floor
area
- Zoning Amendment that involves:
o Changing the list of permitted uses
o Temporary use
o
By-law 2026-09 Schedule B
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Security Deposits (for Engineering and other costs)
2026
Official Plan Amendment or
Secondary Plan - Major
$10,000.00
Official Plan amendment - Minor
$5,000.00
Subdivision Review - draft or final
$10,000
Zoning By-law Amendment - Major
$5,000
Site Plan Approval Review - Major
$10,000
Site Plan Approval Review - Minor
$5,000
Subdivision/Development
Agreement
$5,000.00
Pre-Service Agreement
$2,500.00
Major Agreement Modification
$5,000
Site Plan Agreement -Major
$5,000.00
Sit Plan Agreement - Minor
$1,000.00
Site Plan Agreement Amendment -
Major
$1,000.00
Note: The Security Deposit is payable at the time of application. Security
Deposits are held in full by the Municipality for the duration of the
application. As invoices are received from municipal consultants for External
Reviews, they will be billed to the applicant for repayment. Upon file
completion, the applicant may make a written request for return of the
Security Deposit.
By-law 2026-09 Schedule C
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford
By-law Number 2026-09
Schedule C - Building Services
Residential Occupancies
2026
New Construction - Detached Dwelling,
Attached Dwelling, Multi-Unit Buildings
(including basement)
$1.60/ft2
($1,500.00
Minimum)
Residential Additions (including
basement)
$1.60/ft2
($300.00
Minimum)
Renovations, Alterations and Repairs to
existing buildings
$1.15/ft2
($250.00
minimum)
Residential buildings moved within or
into the Municipality
$200.00 plus
permit fee
Decks, Porches, etc (non-enclosed),
Pergola
$210.00
All Wood Burning Systems/Chimneys
$210.00
Swimming Pool/Enclosure (above
ground or in-ground for residential use
only) Does not include any decking or
pool equipment housing
$210.00
Accessory to residential buildings
including attached garage and built-in
garage including carports
$0.62/ft2
($250.00
Minimum)
Balcony guard replacement, balcony
repairs, canopies, parking garage
repairs, portable classrooms, repairs,
underpinning and other construction
not set out herein
$11.05/$1,000.00
Value
($210.00
minimum)
By-law 2026-09 Schedule C
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Institutional, Industrial, Commercial and Farming
2026
Institutional building - new or addition
$1.80/ft2
($1,236.00
minimum)
Institutional building - renovation
$4.40/$1,000
value
($1,030.00
minimum)
Commercial - shell buildings
$0.80/ft2
($1,135.00
minimum)
Commercial - finished buildings
$1.40/ft2
($1,135.00
minimum)
Commercial - renovation
renovation fee for minor construction
(e.g. grab bar installation? For
Commercial/Industrial Applications)
$12.00/$1,000
value ($515.00
minimum)
$12.00/$1,000
value ($200.00
maximum) on
construction
valued less than
$5,000.00
dollars
Industrial - heavy & specialized
buildings, warehouses, underground
parking garages, industrial buildings,
mezzanines, lightly serviced storage
buildings
$0.90/ft2
($1,236.00
minimum)
Industrial - addition/renovation
$4.65/$1,000
Value ($515.00
minimum)
Farm - new farm buildings or additions $4.65/$1,000
Value ($515.00
minimum)
By-law 2026-09 Schedule C
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Feed tanks, grain bins and
tower/horizontal type silos
$210.00
Manure storage
$735.00
By-law 2026-09 Schedule C
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Plumbing
2026
New dwellings only
$80/floor
(including
basement)
Alteration to existing plumbing or new
plumbing to accessory building or new
plumbing for Commercial-Industrial
$80 plus
$10.35/fixture
Site Servicing when not associated with
the construction of a new home.
$5.80/$1,030
construction
cost
Septic Systems
2026
New or Replacement - Class 2, 3, 4 or
5 System
$815.00
Building Alteration / Change of Use
Appraisal
$415.00
Class 4 or 5 Tank Replacement / Pump
Chamber/Treatment Unit
$415.00
Septic Bed Replacement
$625.00
Commenting Fee - Planning Application $210.00
Demolition / Decommission Permit
$210.00
Permit Revision (prior to inspections)
$105.00
Permit Renewal / 12 month extension
$210.00
Public Pools and Spas
2026
Public Pool or Public Spa as an
accessory structure to a residential
building
$670.00
By-law 2026-09 Schedule C
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Public Pool as a principal use
$1,290.00
Public Spa as a principal use
$670.00
Other Permits, Fees and Charges
2026
Demolition - buildings within the scope
of 1.2.2.3 Div. C of the Ontario Building
Code
$645.00
All other demolitions
$210.00
Change of Use - no construction
$300.00
Temporary Permit - not exceeding 14
days
$85.00
Temporary Permit - exceeding 14 days
and not exceeding 365 days
$410.00
Conditional Permit
Permit fee plus
10% (minimum
$500.00)
Permit revision - major
$145.00 per
hour (minimum
$300.00)
Permit revision - minor
$250.00
Permit renewal / transfer
$210.00
Renewable Energy Structure (not
subject to an REA approval)
$210.00
Renewable Energy Structure (subject to
an REA approval)
$35.00/$1,000
value ($515.00
minimum)
Property Reports
$160.00
Septic Information
$51.50 or
(minimum per
hr rate of
$145.00)
By-law 2026-09 Schedule C
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New Water or Sewer Service Inspection
Fee
$225.00
Civic Addressing - signage required
$160.00
Civic Addressing - sign replacement
$97.00
Civic Addressing - no signage
requirement, property not numbered
$32.00
Re-inspection fee
$300.00 plus
mileage rate or
actual costs of
$145.00 per
hour
Towers
$645.00
Tarp Type Structures (no livestock)
$0.17/ft2
($250.00
minimum)
Reactivate dormant permit (over 12
months)
$210.00
Retaining Wall as Defined in the OBC
$11/meter or
minimum
building permit
fee, whichever
is greater
($250.00
minimum)
Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) 1
Review
$310.00
Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) 2
Review
$310.00
Property Search
$160.00
Lot Grading
$1,545.00 +
additional
review fees
where required
Construction without a permit
50% of building
permit fee
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added to normal
permit fee.
($750.00
minimum)
(maximum
$5,000.00) 6
Notes:
1. $1,200.00 (or full permit value) down payment required at time of
application (non-refundable if permit is withdrawn by applicant).
2. $1,200.00 Pre-Occupancy deposit for all new home construction (non-
refundable if building is occupied prior to the Occupancy being granted
by the Municipality of Meaford's Building department) and refunded
after obtaining a final inspection.
3. A $50.00 credit shall be applied to a new sewage permit application
where a building alteration appraisal has required a new altered
sewage system to be installed.
4. Sewage Permit refunds:
a. A minimum $350.00 shall be retained for any application that is
withdrawn.
b. An additional $145.00 shall be retained if a site visit was
conducted.
c. No fee is refunded once permit is issued.
5. Grading deposit as per By-law 58-2010.
6. Where work or construction has commenced prior to the issuance of a
building permit, an administrative surcharge for the unlawful work
equal to 50% of the required permit fee shall be paid in addition to the
permit fee with a minimum surcharge of $750.00 and a maximum
surcharge of $5,000.00.
7. After 18 months, a fee of $50.00 dollars will be subtracted from
deposits for every calendar month that the permit is inactive or
remains open.
8. AGCO or other license report signed off. Min $250.00 or hourly rate of
$145.00.
9. Alternative Solutions Application Fee min $250.00 or hourly rate of
$145.00 whichever is greater.
10. Holding Tank Agreement Fee (up to 1 year) $500.00 extensions to
holding tank agreement are $500.00 per year.
11. Revision to Drawings during plan resubmission fee min 1 hour at
$145.00 per hour for actual time to complete review.
By-law 2026-09 Schedule C
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12. Building Code Act Order removal fee, Demolition Agreement fee,
Conditional Agreement fee, Model Home Agreement fee to be actual
costs based on $145.00 per hour. Minimum one hour.
By-law 2026-09 Schedule D
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford
By-law Number 2026-09
Schedule D - Financial & Administrative Services
Tax Services
2026
Tax Certificates
$75.00
Reprinted Tax Bill (current and four
years prior)
$5.00
Tax History Information, including
receipts (current and 5 years prior if
available)
$50.00/hour
($100.00
minimum)
Administrative and Financial Services
2026
Photocopies - one sided per sheet
$1.00
Photocopies - two sided per sheet
$1.50
Document Commissioning
$20.00
Returned Cheque Charges
$45.00
Interest on all accounts and charges
(except tax, water and sewer)
2%/month
Electronic Funds Transfer Fee **
$20.00
Property Purchase Request
$5,180.00
Commercial Patio Fixed Fee New
Application Administrative Review
$200.00
Commercial Patio Monthly Lease Rate
Full cost
recovery
Sign On Municipal Property
$2,000.00/Year
Memorial Bench
$1,500.00
Legal Fee Cost Recovery Deposit
$10,000.00
Legal File Fee
$1,000.00 Full
By-law 2026-09 Schedule D
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Municipally Significant Event
$100.00
Merchandise Sales
20% markup of
merchandise
costs
**
Fee waived for first incorrect payment requiring transfer.
Water & Sewer Billing
2026
Interest (charged where payment is
not made by the due date)
1.25%/month
Returned Cheque Charges
$45.00
Ownership Change Admin Charge
$30.00
Arrears Certificate
$50.00
By-law 2026-09 Schedule E
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford
By-law Number 2026-09
Schedule E - Transportation Services
Permits
Permit Administration / Inspection Fee
(Non-refundable)
$225.00
Entrance Permit Deposit (Refunded
upon municipal inspection and
approval)
$1000.00
Entrance Permit Extensions and
Revisions
$61.20
Road Damage Deposit Rural (Refunded
upon municipal inspection and
approval)
$1000.00
Road Damage Deposit Urban
(Refunded upon municipal inspection
and approval)
$2,500.00
Grading Permit Application - Fill &
Alteration Inspection Fee (Non-
refundable)
$225.00
Grading Permit - First Lot
$1,500.00
Grading Permit - Second Lot
$750.00
Grading Permit - Subsequent Lot(s)
$500.00
Tile Drainage Inspection - Inspection
Fee (Non-refundable)
$225.00
Oversized Load Permit Inspection -
Inspection Fee (Non-refundable)
$225.00
Oversized Load Permit Deposit
(refunded upon final inspection)
$1,000.00/per
vehicle
By-law 2026-09 Schedule E
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Trucks & Equipment
Single and Tandem Axle Truck
$120.00/hour
Motor Grader
$175.00/hour
Rubber Tired Tractor Loader/ Backhoe
$110.00/hour
Front End Loader
$155.00/hour
Radial Boom Derrick (Bucket Truck)
(includes 2 operators)
$173.40/hour
Woodchipper
$85.00/hour
Pickup truck / One Ton
$61.20/hour
Sidewalk Utility Tractor (Trackless)
$120.00/hour
Street Sweeper
$150.00/hour
Rubber Tired Excavator
$175.00/hour
Tractor with Attachments
$200.00/hour
Mini Excavator
$95.00/hour
Note: All Truck & Equipment fees include an operator and have a minimum
one-hour charge, plus additional charges in ½ hour increments.
By-law 2026-09 Schedule G
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford
By-law Number 2026-09
Schedule F - Public Transit
Specialized Transit
2026
Single Ride (within Municipality)
$2.00
Single Ride (outside Municipality) **
$8.00
**
Specialized Transit services outside of the Municipality of Meaford are
limited to the City of Owen Sound, Town of the Blue Mountains and
Town of Collingwood for medical appointments only.
By-law 2026-09 Schedule G
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford
By-law Number 2026-09
Schedule G - Fire Services
Fire Services
2026
Request for property information (file
search)
$125.00
General Fire Inspection (i.e. structural
demolition/burn)
$100.00
Inspection, up to 5,000 sq. ft.
$150.00
Inspection, 5,000 to 10,000 sq. ft.
$175.00
Inspection, over 10,000 sq. ft.
$200.00
Additional fee per call back
$200.00
Special Occasion Permit/AGCO
Inspections
$125.00
Fire Department Response -
Indemnification Technology®
Current MTO
rate per
vehicle per
hour, plus
personnel
costs, plus
any additional
costs for each
and every
call.
Extraordinary Expenses at the
discretion of the Chief Fire Official or
designate
Current MTO
rate per
vehicle per
hour, plus
personnel
costs, plus
any additional
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costs for each
and every
call.
At Fault Hazardous Material spills/leaks
i.e. Natural Gas (i.e. locate not
requested)
Current MTO
rate per
vehicle per
hour, plus
personnel
costs, plus
any additional
costs for each
and every
call.
Fireworks Inspections/approvals
$125.00
Fire Watch criminal charges pending
MTO/rate/hr
Fire Safety Plan Review
$100.00
Facility Rental
2026
Fire Training Centre & Grounds (week
night)
$500.00
Fire Training Centre & Grounds
(daytime)
$1,500.00
Fire Training Centre & Grounds
(weekend)
$2,000.00
Fire Training Centre & Grounds (Grey
County Fire Departments
Free
By-law 2026-09 Schedule H
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford
By-law Number 2026-09
Schedule H - Animal Control
Dog Licencing
2026
Dog, not neutered or spayed (before
March 31)
$20.00
Dog, not neutered or spayed (from
April 1)++
$40.00
Dog, spayed, neutered or microchipped
(before March 31)
$15.00
Dog, spayed, neutered or microchipped
(from April 1)++
$30.00
Dog owner - Senior Citizen (over 65) -
neutered or spayed
$15.00
Dog owner - Senior Citizen (over 65) -
not neutered or spayed
$20.00
Service Dogs
Free
Boarding Establishment
$280.50
Renewal Boarding Establishment
$204.00
Breeding Establishment
$280.50
Renewal breeding establishment
$204.00
Personal Use Kennel **
$280.50
Renewal personal use Kennel
$204.00
Individual licence for kennel dog
$10.00
Replacement Tag / Tag Transfer
$10.00
**
New Kennel facilities opened after July 1 of calendar year are charged
at half the standard rate.
++
The Licence cost for new dogs obtained after July 1 or for dogs owned
by residents who moved to the Municipality after July 1 each year is
the early payment rate.
By-law 2026-09 Schedule H
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Animal Control
2026
Mileage Rate
As per MTO
annual rate
Pick-up and Impoundment - Dog
Wearing Tag
During office hours*, 1st
occurrence, same day pick-up
Free
During office hours, 1st
occurrence, delivered to pound,
same day pick-up
$255.00
During office hours, 1st
occurrence, delivered to pound
$255.00
+boarding fee
During office hours, subsequent
occurrence, same day pick up
$306.00
During office hours, subsequent
occurrence, delivered to pound,
same day pick up
$331.50
During office hours, subsequent
occurrence, delivered to pound
$331.50 +
boarding fee
Outside office hours, 1st
occurrence, delivered to pound
$280.50 +
boarding fee +
mileage
Outside office hours, subsequent
occurrence, delivered to pound
$331.50 +
boarding fee +
mileage
Impoundment Fee Pick-up and
Impoundment - Dog Not Wearing Tag
During office hours, 1st
occurrence, same day pick-up
$255.00
During office hours, 1st
occurrence, delivered to pound,
same day pick-up
$280.50
During office hours, 1st
occurrence, delivered to pound
$280.50 +
boarding fee
During office hours, subsequent
occurrence, same day pick up
$306.00
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During office hours, subsequent
occurrence, delivered to pound,
same day pick up
$331.50
During office hours, subsequent
occurrence, delivered to pound
$331.50 +
boarding fee
Outside office hours, 1st
occurrence, same day pick up
$280.50 +
mileage
Outside office hours, subsequent
occurrence, delivered to pound
$331.50 +
boarding fee +
mileage
Boarding fee
$45.90/night
*Office hours - administration office hours are Monday to Friday 830 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. All other times are deemed to be outside office hours.
By-law 2026-09 Schedule I
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford
By-law Number 2026-09
Schedule I - Municipal Enforcement
Municipal Enforcement
2026
Permit application review (open air
burn/signs, etc.)
$75.00
Sign Permit - Temporary Sandwich
Board signs - Permit to be submitted
by April 1 (Signs only allowed on
municipal property annually from April
1 to November 15)
$50.00
Renewal Sign Permit* - Temporary
Sandwich Board signs - Permit to be
submitted by April 1 (Signs only
allowed on municipal property annually
from April 1 to November 15)
$25.00
Sign Permit - Temporary Sandwich
Board signs - permit submitted after
May 1
$10.00/month
Sign Permit - Temporary (max 30
days)
- Banner Sign
- Mobile Sign
$50.00
Sign Permit - Temporary
- Home Development Directional
- Home Development Ground Sign
$10.00/sign/
month
Sign Permit - Special Event (Charitable
event or Municipally Significant Event
no cost)
$25.00/event
(max 10 signs)
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Sign Permit - Permanent
- Awning
- Canopy
- Fascia
- Ground
- Home Development Ground Sign
- Projecting/Vertical
- Service Station
$100.00
Sign Variance Request (signage outside
of the definitions or provisions in the
By-law)
$200.00
Municipal Officer - staff time
$51.00/hr
Inspection requested by property
owner, including attendance and report
(single unit)
$255.00
Multi-unit inspection (residential or
commercial)
$255.00 +
$12.00 per
unit
Re-inspection fee following non-
compliance, per inspection
$255.00
Title Search
$91.80
Corporate Title Search
100% of cost
+ $51.00
(staff time)
Registration to title
100% of cost
+ $51.00
(staff time)
Remove registration from title
100% if cost +
$51.00 (staff
time)
Property Clean-up and Officer time ++
100% of cost
+ $51.00/hr
(staff time)
Parking Ticket Administration Fee **
$51.00
* Sign - Same business owner and location as previous year
** Administration fees are charged when a Certificate Requesting Conviction
is issued.
By-law 2026-09 Schedule I
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++ Costs incurred by the Municipality for property clean-up or repair. Costs
are charged to the property owner and include but are not limited to
municipal staff time, contractors, police, or equipment.
Property Standards
2026
Appeal
$255.00
Administration fee for non-compliance
letter (after each inspection)
$255.00
Administration Fee **
100% of cost
+ $255.00
Registration to title - Property
Standards
100% of cost
+ $51.00
(staff time)
Remove registration from title
100% of cost
+ $51.00
(staff time)
Property Clean-up and Officer time ++
100% of cost
+ $51.00/ hr
(staff time)
**
Administration fees are charged when attendance is necessary at
property clean-up, repair or demolition following non-compliance with
a Property Standards By-law Order or Notice of Violation.
++
Costs incurred by the Municipality for property clean-up, repair or
demolition due to non-compliance with a Property Standards By-law
Order. Costs are charged to the property owner and include but are
not limited to municipal staff time, contractors, police, or equipment.
By-law 2026-09 Schedule J
Page 1 of 2
The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford
By-law Number 2026-09
Schedule J - Licencing
Business Licencing
2026
Taxi Broker - Owner (new)
$510.00
Taxi Broker - Owner (renewal)
$127.50
Taxi Driver (new)
$102.00
Taxi Driver (renewal)
$76.25
Vehicle Inspection (new)
$127.00
Vehicle Inspection (renewal)
$102.00
Vehicle Inspection (transfer of licence)
$51.00
Hawker and Peddler (resident)
$280.50
Hawker and Peddler (non-resident)
$510.00
Hawker and Peddler (short-term, up to
5 consecutive days per year)
$306.00
Refreshment Vehicle Class A
$510.00
Refreshment Vehicle Class A (renewal)
$306.00
Refreshment Vehicle Class B
$306.00
Refreshment Vehicle Class B (renewal)
$204.00
Special Events - Refreshment Vendor -
licenced in another municipality (one
time event)
$65.00
Special Events - Refreshment Vendor-
licenced in another municipality (same
vendor - different event)
$32.50
By-law 2026-09 Schedule J
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Special Events - Refreshment Vendor -
not licenced in another municipality
(one time event)
$100.00
Special Events - Refreshment Vendor -
not licenced in another municipality
(same vendor - different event)
$50.00
Licencing Appeal
$255.00
Temporary Patio Extension
$205.00
Lottery Licencing
2026
Lottery Licence
3% of prize
value
By-law 2026-09 Schedule K
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford
By-law Number 2026-09
Schedule K - Vital Statistics
Vital Statistics
2026
Burial Permit
$45.00
Marriage Licence
$150.00
By-law 2026-09 Schedule L
Page 1 of 2
The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford
By-law Number 2026-09
Schedule L - Cemetery Services
Interment Rights
2026
Standard Plot
$1,158.00
Child Plot
$685.00
Cremation Plot
$816.00
Columbarium Niche Chaple Entrance
$1,763.00
Interments
2026
Open/Close - standard plot
$1200.00
Open/Close - Double depth++
$1,458.00
Open/Close - niche
$342.00
Open/Close - cremation plot
$527.00
Open/Close - child plot
$527.00
Open/Close - weekend & statutory
holiday **
$552.00
Disinterment - standard plot
$1200.00
Disinterment - cremation plot
$800.00
**
Weekend and statutory holiday open/close fees are in addition to the
standard fees.
++
No new double depth burials will be sold.
By-law 2026-09 Schedule L
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Administration
2026
Replacement Deed
$158.00
Deed Transfer
$210.00
Administration - Cancelled Deed
$210.00
Markers & Foundations
2026
Flat Marker (over 1,116 cm2/173in2)
$110.00
Upright Marker (under 1.22m/4ft,
height and length)
$230.00
Upright Marker (over 1.22m/4ft, height
or length)
$450.00
Note: We adhere to Bereavement Authority Ontario(BAO)
By-law 2026-09 Schedule N
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford
By-law Number 2026-09
Schedule N - Meaford Harbour
Dock Rental
2025
2026
Seasonal slip rental (20ft Minimum)
$71.00/ft
$76.00/ft
Seasonal slip hydro
$8.50/ft
$9.00/ft
Seasonal Slip Fee, Dock C, 45 foot slip
(includes water and hydro)
$3,582.00
$3,672.00
Seasonal Slip Fee, Dock C, 50 foot slip
(includes water and hydro)
$3,980.00
$4,080.00
Transient slip rental - daily
$2.50/ft
$3.25/ft
Transient slip rental - weekly
$11.00/ft
$11.00/ft
Seasonal Sea-doo dock (14ft Min)
$539.00/unit
$76.00/ft
Boat Pump Out
$25.00/pump
$26.00/pump
Boat Launch
2025
2026
Seasonal Pass (Resident)
$87.00
$95.00
In/Out Pass - daily (Resident)
$12.00
$13.00
RV/Trailer camping
2025
2026
RV/Trailer Camping Only
$49.00/night
$78.00/night
Dump Station fee
$10.00/dump
$10.00/dump
By-law 2026-09 Schedule N
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Administration
2025
2026
Contract Cancellation Administration
Fee (after May 1)
$125.00
$128.00
Payment Plan Fee - 2 payments
$60.00/added
to second
payment
$62.00
Interest on late payments
$60.00/month
$62.00
By-law 2026-09 Schedule O
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford
By-law Number 2026-09
Schedule O - Meaford Museum
Admission
2026
Adult
By Donation
Youth, Student or Child
By Donation
Research
2026
Online/telephone research request
$30/00 hour
Student research request
N/C
Research image (e-mailed)
$1.25/ image
Research Room access
$12.00/ hour
$52.00 / day
$300 / month
Research Room access -student
N/C
Administration
2026
Photocopying
$1.00/ sheet
Shipping and Postage - worldwide
$25.00
Administration fee
$12.00
By-law 2026-09 Schedule P
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford
By-law Number 2026-09
Schedule P - Memorial Park
Site Rental
2026
Waterfront, non-prime1
$67.00/night
Waterfront, prime1
$79.00/night
Premium, non-prime1
$61.00/night
Premium, prime1
$72.00/night
Full-service, non-prime1
$56.00/night
Full-service, prime1
$65.00/night
Hydro/water only, non-prime1
$53.00/night
Hydro/water only, prime1
$58.00/night
Booking fee (applicable to all sites) 1
$8.00/per
reservation
Firewood
$10/bag
Mini Golf
$6/person
Bagged Ice
$4/bag
1. All cancellations must be administered via email with a confirmation
response from staff during the season from May to October.
Cancellations can also be made in person or verbally over the phone at
park office between 9am and 5pm daily. Voicemail cancellations will
not be accepted. For cancellations 14 or more days out from booking
there is a 100% refund minus a $25.00 cancellation fee. For less than
14 days there is no refund.
Note: Prime rates apply from the last weekend in June to Labour Day
weekend, as well as Victoria Day weekend, Apple Harvest Craft Show
weekend and Thanksgiving weekend. Non-prime rates apply at all other
times.
By-law 2026-09 Schedule P
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Pavilion Rental
Administration
2026
Contract Cancellation Administration
Fee (after May 1)
$36.00
2026
Pavilion Rental - half day
$89.00
Pavilion Rental - Full Day
$150
By-law 2026-09 Schedule Q
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford
By-law Number 2026-09
Schedule Q - Facility Rentals & General Recreation
Meaford & St. Vincent Arena
2026
Arena Floor (non-ice)
$816.00/day
Arena Floor - Special Event
$1,895.00/daily
Arena Floor - 7am to 4pm
$31.00/hr
Arena Floor - after 4pm /Weekends
$62.00/hr
Ice rental - prime
$169.00/hr
Ice rental - non-prime
$105.00/hr
Ice rental - prime (amateur sport
association)
$94.00/hr
Ice rental - non-prime (amateur sport
association)
$94.00/hr
Arena Wall Advertising
$150/year
Arena Boards Advertising
$250/year
Ice Resurfacer Advertising (Main
Sponsor full wrap)
$1500/year
Ice Resurfacer Advertising (Minor
Sponsor)
$400/year
By-law 2026-09 Schedule Q
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Meaford & St. Vincent Community Centre
2026
Auditorium - 4 hours max
$168.00
Auditorium - 8 hours max
$316.00
Bar Fee - per bartender
$31.00/hr
Meeting Room - 3 hours
$79.00
Meeting Room - 8 hours
$100.00
Kitchen Full Day Rate
$94.00
Kitchen Half Day
$56.00
Pickleball
$75/day
Community Halls
2026
Woodford Community Hall - 4 hours
$126.00
Woodford Community Hall - 8 hours
$179.00
Meaford Theatre Group
$6600.00/yr
Pavilions
2026
Harbour Pavilion - half day
$106.00
Harbour Pavilion - Full Day
$168.00
Harbour Pavilion - licenced Event
$390.00
Harbour Pavilion - Drop Curtains
$79.00
Harbour Pavilion - Bar Fee (1
bartender)
$51.00/hr
Beautiful Joe Pavilion
$106.00
Irish Mountain Lookout Pavilion
$106.00
By-law 2026-09 Schedule Q
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Athletic Fields
2026
William Croft Athletic Field - Diamond
$58.00/game
William Croft Athletic Field - Weekend
tournament (both diamonds)
$850/
weekend
William Croft Athletic Field - Day
tournament (both diamonds)
$450.00/day
William Croft Athletic Field - 4'x8'
Fence Board Advertising
$106.00/
season
Annan Ball Field - Diamond
$42.00/game
Annan Ball Field - Weekend
Tournament
$421.00
General Parks & Equipment Rental
2026
Food Vendor fee (special event)
$210.00