Fees and Charges By-law No. 2025-04 (Schedule A - 2025 Fees)

West Elgin, Ontario · No. 2025-04 · summary & facts

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Schedule A - 2025 Fees Charges - By-Law 2025-04 Administration 2025 Fees Requests Reprint of Tax/Water Bills or Statements 15.00 $ Tax Certificates 70.00 $ Septic Records Search 70.00 $ Work Order Inquires 70.00 $ Expedited Service Fee 50.00 $ General Mileage (per km) CRA Rate NSF Fee 55.00 $ Copies of Zoning or Official Plan By-Law 60.00 $ Photocopies 0.50 $ Tax Sale Packages Cost recovery Fax (per page) 1.25 $ Courier Delivery (Flat Rate) 15.00 $ Burial Permit 30.00 $ Marriage License 150.00 $ Penalty on late payments (per month) 2% Transfer of Fee to Property Taxes 60.00 $ General Research Fee per hour 35.00 $ By-law Appeal Hearing Fee 125.00 $ Flower Baskets 100.00 $ Drainage Tile Drain loan application 160.00 $ Drainage Reapportionment (first Drain) 85.00 $ Drainage Reapportionment (additional drains) 60.00 $ Drain Maintenance (min charge) 40.00 $ MFIPPA Application Fee 5.00 $ Search/Preparation Time per hour 30.00 $ Photocopies 0.20 $ Schedule A - 2025 Fees Charges - By-Law 2025-04 Administration 2025 Fees Shipping (minimum) 10.00 $ Schedule A - 2025 Fees Charges - By-Law 2025-04 2025 Fees Animal Control Kennel Licence 200.00 $ Backyard Hens License Fee 150.00 $ Backyard Hens Annual Renewal To begin 2026 100.00 $ Schedule A - 2025 Fees Charges - By-Law 2025-04 Building Fees 2025 Fees Residential - Group C Occupancies 1st Floor per square foot $1.10/sf 2nd & 3rd floor per square foot $1.10/sf Basement $0.60/sf Crawlspace $0.50/sf Garage/Porch/Deck/Storage/Workshop $0.50/sf Alt & Reno where square footage cannot be determined as above $15/$1,000 Const. Value Minimum Fee for all permits $400.00 Accessory Buildings - Decks, Porches etc. Less than 250 sf 180.00 $ 251 to 500 sf $180 + $0.25/sf over 250 sf 501 to 1000 sf $280 + $0.15/sf over 500 sf Over 1000 sf $320 + $0.10/sf over 1000 sf Farm Buildings Livestock Buildings & Manure Pits $120 + $9/$1,000 CV Non Livestock Agricultural Buildings Less than 250 sf $190.00 251 to 500 sf $190 + $0.25/sf over 250 sf 501 to 1000 sf $280 + $0.15/sf over 500 sf 1001 to 1500 sf $320 + $0.15/sf over 1000 sf 1501 to 3000 sf $380 + $0.10/sf over 1500 sf 3001 sf or greater $460 + 0.10/sf over 3000 sf Sewage System Permits New Class 4 or 5 sewage system 570.00 $ Repair to sewage system 370.00 $ Permit Renewal Fee 170.00 $ Miscellaneous Permit Fees Woodstoves, Chimneys, Fireplaces and other Wood Burning Appliances 170.00 $ Demolition Permit 170.00 $ In Ground Swimming Pools (includes fencing) 170.00 $ Fence around Above Ground Pools 170.00 $ Building Re-locations 170.00 $ Transfer of Permit Fee 170.00 $ Schedule A - 2025 Fees Charges - By-Law 2025-04 Building Fees 2025 Fees Tent Permit (greater than 60 m squared) 170.00 $ Re-inspection Fee (not ready for insp) 100.00 $ Change of Use (no construction) 170.00 $ Septic Inspection due to severance 170.00 $ Indemnity/Security Deposit (refundable) $500 or $1,000 Conditional Permit 340.00 $ Sign permit 170.00 $ Building Research Fee (per hour) 40.00 $ Water Service Inspection fee 90.00 $ Minor int reno less than 1000 sf GFA $1.00/sf - min $420 Major int reno 1000 sf and over GFA $1.00/sf - min $970 New Construction & Additions $14/$1,000 Const. Value - min $1,500 Group A & B Occupancies $14/$1,000 Const. Value - min $1,000 Industrial - Group F Occupancies $14/$1000 Const. Value - min $1,000 New Fees Group C - Multi Unit - excluding semi detached, duplexes, townhouses & row houses $14/$1,000 Const. Value - min $1,000 Alternative Solution Review TBD by CBO - based on peer review cost Additional Plans Review(changes to original submission) 25% addition to original permit fee Expedite Permit Review (if time allows) 25% addition to permit fee Plumbing - new Water Service Connection or Sewer Connection 250.00 $ Designated Structures (1.3.1.1 of Building Code) - not noted elsewhere $500.00/structure Refundable Deposits* 500.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 3,500.00 $ Swimming Pools/Swimming Pool Fences (in builtup areas where a lot grading Swimming Pools/Swimming Pool Fences (where no lot grading design is Permits with construction value over $50,000 (except swimming Commercial - Group D & E Occupancies, Including Mix Use Group C Decks, Sheds, Septic Systems, All other permits with Construction Value under $10,000 (except swimming pools/swimming pool fences) Demolition Permit (that do not form part of any other agreement with the Permits with Construction Value over $10,000 and under $50,000 Schedule A - 2025 Fees Charges - By-Law 2025-04 Building Fees 2025 Fees * Deposits are refundable once all permit obligations have been met and permit file is closed. This includes all documentation required as part of the permit as well as damage to Municipal property. Cost of Construction shall be based on current market value for labour and material - CBO discretion (quotes and contracts may be requested) Schedule A - 2025 Fees Charges - By-Law 2025-04 Fire Department Fees 2025 Fees Emergency Services on Provinicial Highways - per hour, per road MTO Posted rate Emergency Services on Roads in Municipality (Non-residents) MTO Posted rate Emergency services on private property by outside agencies Based on Actual Costs Inspection Services - per inspection 155.00 $ Fire Report 72.00 $ Schedule A - 2025 Fees Charges - By-Law 2025-04 Planning 2025 Fees Consent (severance) application (Sections 53 and 57 of the Planning Act) $850 (plus $425 per additional lot) Minor variance application (Section 45(1) to 45(3) of the Plannning Act) 1,100.00 $ Zoning by-law amendment application 1,350.00 $ Holding zone symbol removal by-law 600.00 $ Temporary use by-law (Sections 39 and 39.1 of the Planning Act) 1,250.00 $ Temporary use by-law Extension Requests 650.00 $ Deeming by-law 1,250.00 $ Zoning Certificate/letter 80.00 $ Official plan amendment application 2,600.00 $ Site plan control application 2,650.00 $ Site plan amendment 1,600.00 $ Plans of subdivision/plans of condominium (plus engineering, consultant and/or legal costs) 5,600.00 $ Planning and Development Agreement (plus engineering, consultant and/or legal costs) mbining with SPA fee, no separate fee now Plan of subdivision/condo amendment 3,000.00 $ Amendment to Planning and Development agreement (plus engineering, consultant and/or legal costs) combined in SP amend or plan amend, no separate fee now Cash-In-lieu of Parkland Fee (new lot creation for consents, save and except surplus farm dwellings) $2,000 or as per Section 51.1 of the Planning Act (whichever is lower) Cash-In-lieu of Parkland Fee (subdivision and condominums) As per Section 51.1 of the Planning Act- based on land valuation calculation Part Lot Control Application 900.00 $ Part Lot Control Extension Request 450.00 $ Telecommunications Towers 750.00 $ Re-Notification Fee of Planning Application, based on Proponent Request 50% of Application Fee Processing of inquiries related to acquistion of Municipal owned land (including road allowances) 450.00 $ Change of Conditions to Consent Request 450.00 $ Red Line Revision Commments to the County / Ontario Land Tribunal on Subdivisions and Condominiums 1,300.00 $ Draft Plan Approval Clearance Letter to the County / Ontario Land Tribunal 600.00 $ Draft Plan Extension Comments to the County / Ontario Land Tribunal 900.00 $ Reactivating a planning application that has not been acted on in 12 months 50% of Application Fee Condominium Exemption Comments to the County 900.00 $ *** Note: Any engineering, legal or consulting fees over and above established rates will be added to all planning fees. These fees are charged per lot where applicable *** Schedule A - 2025 Fees Charges - By-Law 2025-04 Port Glasgow Trailer Park 2025 Fee Seasonal Fees Lots with 30 amp service 2,142.00 $ Additional charge for Lakefront 122.00 $ Winter Storage 62.00 $ Additonal Fees Air Conditioner 102.00 $ Freezer 102.00 $ Fridge 102.00 $ Electric Dryer 102.00 $ Electric Hot Water Heater 102.00 $ Combo Electric/Gas Hot Water Heater 102.00 $ Electric Golf Carts 102.00 $ Electric Car 102.00 $ Boat Trailer Parking 62.00 $ Refundable deposit for key to laundry room 10.00 $ Coin access washer 3.00 $ Coin access dryer 3.00 $ Rental of Dance Hall 31.00 $ Clean up deposit for Dance Hall Rental 102.00 $ Rental of Pavillion (per day) 41.00 $ Rental of Pavillion (per hour) 11.00 $ Rental of Recreation Hall (per day) 41.00 $ Seasonal Lot Transfer of Lease 128.00 $ Booth Rental (June to Sept) (per month) per RFP Cleaning of yard at an individual trailer site (per hour) 51.00 $ Transient Fees Daily Rates Tents 46.00 $ 1 Man Tent (no motorized vehicle) 21.00 $ Sites with hydro and water 62.00 $ Sites with hydro and water and sewer 67.00 $ Weekly Rates (7 days) Sites with Hydro and Water 337.00 $ Sites with hydro and water and sewer 370.00 $ Note: rental fees for Dance Hall, Pavillion and Recreation Hall do not apply to seasonal residents of PGTP Schedule A - 2025 Fees Charges - By-Law 2025-04 Public Works 2025 Fees 911 Signs Sign 50.00 $ Post 50.00 $ Sign & Post together 100.00 $ Recylcing Composter Cost recovery Blue Box 10.00 $ New Home Construcution ( max 2) No charge Landfill - Tipping Fees Pick up Load 45.00 $ 1/2 pick up load 25.00 $ Large Item Fee (Couches, Mattress etc)(per item) 15.00 $ Removal of Refridgerant 45.00 $ Shingles/Construction Materials/ Commercial 160.00 $ Permits Entrance Permit 120.00 $ Refundable deposit for above permits 450.00 $ Road Occupancy Permit (to work under/on road) 120.00 $ Moving Permit 120.00 $ Refundable deposit for above permits 1,100.00 $ Oil & Gas exploration - Road user agreement for construction Agreement fee 265.00 $ Annual fee (per km) 120.00 $ Refundable deposit for damages (per km) 1,100.00 $ Work on Road allowance on behalf of ratepayer Time current employee rate *** Above requires Certificate of Insurance Naming Municipality as Schedule A - 2025 Fees Charges - By-Law 2025-04 Public Works 2025 Fees Equipment based on current Ontario Provincial Standard Specification Material cost Administration fee 5% of total invoice cost before taxes Work on Private Property as a result of Municipal Order Time (minimum 2 hours) current employee rate Equipment based on current Ontario Provincial Standard Specification Material cost Administration fee 5% of total invoice cost before taxes Work on Road Allowance on behalf of Elgin County Time current employee rate Equipment Based on Elgin County Maintenance Agreement Material cost Administration fee 5% of total invoice cost before taxes Municipal Consent $200 +$0.25/m Schedule A - 2025 Fees Charges - By-Law 2025-04 Recreation 2025 Fees Arena Ice Rental Prime Time Adult Rate 188.00 $ Prime Time Youth Rate 159.00 $ Off Prime Rate (adult & youth) 89.00 $ Arena Warm Room Rental (per hour) 26.00 $ Skate Sharpening 10.00 $ Public Skating per person 5.00 $ per family 10.00 $ Sponsored Public Skating 133.00 $ Summer Main Floor Per day (8 hours) 505.00 $ Per hour 53.00 $ Set up (per hour per staff member) 56.00 $ Additonal Clean up (per hour per staff member) 56.00 $ Booth Rental Per month (open 3 days per week) As per RFP Advertising Space Rental (Per Season) Wall Signs (3 x 6') 153.00 $ Ice Logos (plus expenses) 612.00 $ Zamboni (per full side) 612.00 $ Board Wrapping 357.00 $ Recreation - General *** Above does not include the cost of the sign/wrap *** Schedule A - 2025 Fees Charges - By-Law 2025-04 Recreation 2025 Fees Miller Park Pavillion (per hour) 10.00 $ Miller Park Pavillion (per day) 40.00 $ Staff Screening due to COVID Requirements (per hour) 30.00 $ Scout Hall (per hour) 35.00 $ Municipally Run Program (per person/per session) 5.00 $ West Elgin Recreation Centre Main Floor Rental (per hour) 50.00 $ Large Meeting Room (per hour) 40.00 $ Kitchen per hour 50.00 $ Small Meeting Room (per hour) 25.00 $ Full Building Full Day Rental (8+ hours) 550.00 $ Full building (per hour) 100.00 $ Staff Set Up fee (per hour per staff member) 60.00 $ Baseball Diamond Baseball Diamond - with lights (per season per team) 450.00 $ Baseball Diamond - without lights (per season per team) 250.00 $ Baseball Tournaments (per day) 150.00 $ Soccer Fields Minor Soccer (per player) 15.00 $ Adult Soccer (per team) 250.00 $ Soccer Tournaments (per day/ per field)(adults) 150.00 $ Sand Ring (per day) 350.00 $ Sand Ring with overnight camping 600.00 $ Swimming Pool Family Season Pass¹ 200.00 $ Family Monthly Pass¹ 150.00 $ Single Season Pass¹ 125.00 $ Refundable Deposits* 80.00 $ Open Swim Admission (per person) 5.00 $ Open Swim Admission (per family) 10.00 $ Swimming Lessons (per 2 week Session) 90.00 $ Private Swimming Lessons (per 2 week Session) 150.00 $ Pool Rental (per hour - include 2 Life Guards) 100.00 $ Additional Life Guards (per hour)(if required) 50.00 $ Aqua Fit (per class) 10.00 $ Aqua Fit (for 10 visits) 90.00 $ Schedule A - 2025 Fees Charges - By-Law 2025-04 Recreation 2025 Fees Adult and Senior Swim (per vist) 5.00 $ Swim Team / Synchronized Swimming (season) 90.00 $ * Deposits are refundable once all permit obligations have been met and permit file is closed. This includes all documentation required as part of the permit as well as damage to Municipal property. Notes: Note 1 - can be used exclusively for Open Swim Schedule A - 2025 Fees Charges - By-Law 2025-04 Four Counties Transit 2025 Fees Trips within Service Area Mileage (per km) 2.00 $ One way Trip 8.00 $ Round Trip (per person) 16.00 $ Trips outside Service Area Round Trip (per person) + Mileage 60.00 $ Special trips During normal hours (per hour) + mileage 60.00 $ Outside normal hours (per hour)+ mileage 80.00 $ Schedule A - 2025 Fees Charges - By-Law 2024-XX Water 2025 Fees Administration Water Security Deposits - Tennants (Commercial) N/A Water Service disconnect/reconnect 70.00 $ Hand delivered final notice 60.00 $ Penalty for not compliance with by-laws 100.00 $ Call Out Fee (Business Hours 7:30 am - 3:30 pm) 70.00 $ After Hours Call Out Fee 140.00 $ Transfer of account 60.00 $ Water connection fee - Municipalities Southwest Middlesex Water Customer within West Elgin Boundaries As determined by SWM Dutton Dunwich Water Customer within West Elgin Boundaries As determined by Dutton Dunwich