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By-law 2025-079-FI
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
BEING A BY-LAW to establish fees and charges for
services or activities provided by the Town of Whitchurch-
Stouffville (General Fees and Charges) and to repeal By-
laws 2024-144-FI and 2025-060-FI
WHEREAS Section 391 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended,
provides that a Municipality may pass by-laws imposing fees or charges for
services; and
WHEREAS Section 69 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended,
provides that a Municipality may establish a tariff of fees for the processing of
applications; and
WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as
amended, authorizes a municipal Council to pass by-laws concerning the issuance
of permits and related matters; and.
WHEREAS Section 33 of the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002,
S.O. 2002, c. 33, as amended, requires that an owner of a cemetery shall maintain
a price list of the licensed supplies and services that are provided by the cemetery
operator; and
WHEREAS it is deemed necessary to establish a general fees by-law for The
Corporation of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.
That this By-law may be referred to as the "Fees and Charges By-law"; and
2.
That the fee structure and general fees for the various commissions and
organizations of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville shall be attached hereto
and shall form part of this By-law; and
Corporate Services - By-Law Enforcement
Schedule
A
Corporate Services - Clerk's and Clerk's Licensing
Schedule
B
Corporate Services - Cemeteries
Schedule
C
Development Services - Economic Development
Schedule
D
Development Services - Building
Schedule
E
Development Services - Planning
Schedule
F
Finance Services - Tax and Revenue
Schedule
G
Fire and Emergency Services - General
Schedule
H
Office of the CAO - Legal Services
Schedule
I
Community Services
Schedule
J
Corporate Wide - General
Schedule
K
Engineering and Public Works - Engineering
Schedule
L
Engineering and Public Works - Administration and Roads Schedule
M
Engineering and Public Works - Waste Management
Schedule
N
Engineering and Public Works - Water and Wastewater
Schedule
O
Consolidated June 3, 2026
By-law 2025-079-FI
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3.
That except as specifically exempted elsewhere in this By-law, all fees and
charges are due at the time of application, or where no permit is applicable, at
the time when the service has commenced; and
4.
That as per section 398 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended, fees and charges imposed by this By-law constitute a debt on a
property owner and shall entitle the Town to add the amounts to the respective
tax roll for any uncollected outstanding balances which are past due; and
5.
That notwithstanding this "Fees and Charges By-law", no fees shall be charged
back to the Town for Town owned projects; and
6.
That should any section of this By-law be declared invalid by court of
competent jurisdiction; such section shall be construed as being severed here
from and the remainder of the By-law shall continue in full force and effect; and
7.
That this By-law shall come into force and effect on the 1st day of January 2026;
and
8.
That 2024-144-FI and 2025-060-FI are hereby repealed once this By-law
comes into effect; and
9.
That individual fees or charges shall come into effect on the date as stated in
the Schedules if different than January 1, 2026.
READ a first and second time this 15th day of October 2025.
READ a third time and passed this 15th day of October 2025.
Iain Lovatt, Mayor
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "A"
SERVICE AREA: BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMISSION
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
1.
Special Event Support (Municipal Law
Enforcement Officers)
Each
$85.00
$87.00
N
Per hour, per officer with a minimum of 3
hours
Revised
Description
2.
Signs:
a)
Temporary Sign Permits (Mobile/Banner/Feather/Inflatable)
i.
15-day permit (Max)
Each
$103.00
$120.00
N
Per sign. Fee may be waived for a Charity or
Non-Profit organization at the Director's
discretion.
Revised
ii.
30-day permit (Max)
Each
$191.00
$196.00
N
iii.
21-day permit (Max) Bag/Corrugated for Charity
Events
Each
No Charge
No Charge
Charitable/Non-Profit Special Events (permit
required)
b)
Election Signs (Temporary)
Each
$290.00
$297.00
N
c)
Sign Removal Fee
Each
$190.00
$195.00
Y
If the actual cost to remove the sign is more
than $195.00, the actual cost-plus
administration fees will be charged
d)
Sign Retrieval Fee
Each
$54.00
$55.00
Y
e)
Election Sign By-law Violation Deposit Reduction
Each
N/A
$10.00
Y
For each election sign found to be in violation,
$10.00 shall be deducted from the deposit paid
at the time the permit was issued.
New
3.
Grow Ops:
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "A"
SERVICE AREA: BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMISSION
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
a)
Remedial work to make building safe after Grow Op
dismantled
Each
$6,422.00
$6,583.00
N
Per Grow Op. Minimum charge per
building/dwelling unit. Where compliance or
remedial work in excess of the minimum charge
has been carried out by or on behalf of the Town
on behalf of the property owner, any cost of the
work plus a 25% admin cost fee will be charged.
4.
Order for Property Standards:
a)
Appeal for an Order for Property Standards
Each
$275.00
$282.00
N
b)
Certificate of Compliance of Property Standards
Each
$192.00
$197.00
N
5.
Noise Exemption Application Fee
Each
$185.00
$190.00
Y
Non-refundable. Does not guarantee
exemption.
6.
Municipal Enforcement:
a)
Inspection fee
Each
$119.00
$122.00
Y
When a property is found to still be in violation
after notice/order has been given
b)
Issuance of 1st notice / order
Each
$182.00
$187.00
Y
c)
Issuance of 2nd notice / order
Each
$302.00
$310.00
Y
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "A"
SERVICE AREA: BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMISSION
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
d)
File Management fee (Remedial Work)
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
25%
N
Where compliance or remedial work has been
carried out by or on behalf of the Town on
behalf of the property owner, any cost of the
work plus a 25% admin cost fee will be charged.
e)
Upon issuance of Summons
Each
$615.00
$630.00
Y
Plus Legal Fees
f)
Remediation Supervisory Fee
Per Hour
$123.00
$126.00
N
Bylaw 2023-064-FI
Hourly rate to supervise the remediation of
properties due to non-compliance
7.
Permit Parking:
a)
On-Street Parking Permits
Per Permit
No Charge
No Charge
12 Permits per License Plate Per Year
b)
Parking Permits (Facility lots only):
1 Day
$8.00
$9.00
Y
Revised
1 Week
$24.00
$30.00
Y
Revised
1 Month
$54.00
$60.00
Y
Revised
8.
Dog Licences:
a)
New Tag or Renewal by mail,
at Outlets or Municipal Office or On-line purchase
i.
Annual Fee
Each
$52.00
$53.00
N
ii.
Early Payment January through February
Each
$40.00
$41.00
N
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "A"
SERVICE AREA: BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMISSION
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
iii.
New resident or new dog
from October to December only
Each
No Charge
No Charge
N
Must make pre-payment for following year at
the current year early payment fee
b)
New Tag or Renewal by Enforcement
Each
$60.00
$62.00
N
Animal Control or Designate to sell dog tag(s)
due to enforcement
c)
Dog(s) with a current tag from another municipality
Free Exchange
Free Exchange
d)
Replacement Licence
Per Tag
$10.00
$10.00
N
Replacement for lost tag
e)
Dangerous Dog
Each
$229.00
$235.00
N
9.
Drone:
a)
Drone Inspection
1 Hour
$342.00
$351.00
Y
b)
Processing Drone Survey
Per Survey
$174.00
$178.00
Y
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "B"
SERVICE AREA: CLERK'S
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMISSION
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
1.
Marriage Licences:
Each
$186.00
$191.00
N
2.
Civil Marriage:
a)
Ceremony
Each
$359.00
$368.00
Y
b)
Change of Date Within 7 Days of Ceremony -
Administration Fee
Each
$52.00
$53.00
N
c)
Cancellation after Pre-wedding Consultation
Each
$100.00
$103.00
N
Fee is non-refundable
d)
Witness
Per Witness
$68.00
$70.00
Y
3.
Other Services:
a)
Commissioner of Oaths
Each
$39.00
$40.00
Y
b)
Commissioner of Oaths - Pensions
Each
Waived
Waived
c)
Municipal Ward Boundary Maps
Each
$18.87
$19.35
Y
d)
Certified True Copy
Each
$15.00
$20.00
Y
Revised
4.
Burial Permits
Each
$55.00
$56.00
N
5.
Burial Permits outside normal working hours
Each
$106.00
$109.00
N
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "B"
SERVICE AREA: CLERK'S LICENSING
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMISSION
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
1.
AGCO Municipal Information Form
Each
$61.00
$150.00
N
Revised
2.
AGCO Non-Objection Letter or any other letter
issued by the Clerk
Each
$32.00
$55.00
N
Revised
3.
Lottery
Per Event
3%
3%
N
3% of prize value (maximum permitted) -
legislated by the Province of Ontario
4.
Kennel:
Per
Business
a)
New Application
$381.00
$391.00
N
b)
Annual Renewal
$164.00
$168.00
N
c)
Late Annual Renewal
$218.00
$223.00
N
d)
Replacement Licence
$63.00
$65.00
N
5.
Additional Rental Unit:
Per
Business
a)
New Application (One-time fee)
$500.00
$513.00
N
In addition to Fire & Emergency Services
Fees
b)
Replacement Licence
$63.00
$65.00
N
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "B"
SERVICE AREA: CLERK'S LICENSING
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMISSION
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/ Revised
(other than
indexation)
6.
Short-Term Rental:
Per
Business
a)
New Application
$1,089.00
$1,116.00
N
Inclusive of Fire & Emergency Services Fees
b)
Annual Renewal
$870.00
$892.00
N
c)
Late Annual Renewal
$980.00
$1,005.00
N
d)
Replacement Licence
$63.00
$65.00
N
7.
Tourist Camps and Trailer Camps:
Per
Business
a)
New Application
$381.00
$391.00
N
b)
Annual Renewal
$164.00
$168.00
N
c)
Late Annual Renewal
$218.00
$223.00
N
d)
Replacement Licence
$63.00
$65.00
N
8.
Refund of New Application Business Licensing
Fees:
Per
Business
a)
75% only if an inspection has not occurred
Each
N/A
75%
N
New
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "C"
SERVICE AREA: CEMETERIES
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMISSION
MUNICIPALLY OWNED CEMETERIES
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
1.
Interment Rights:
a)
Section 3 Single Lot
3 feet 3 inches x 10 feet
Each
i. Burial Rights
$1,463.00
$1,499.00
Y
60%
ii. Care and Maintenance
$975.00
$1,000.00
Y
40%
iii. Total
$2,438.00
$2,499.00
Y
b)
Cremation In-ground 4A 1 Lot (2 Urns)
2 feet x 2 feet
Each
i. Burial Rights
$755.00
$773.00
Y
60%
ii. Care & Maintenance
$503.00
$516.00
Y
40%
iii. Total
$1,258.00
$1,289.00
Y
c)
Columbarium 10 Rows A, B (Bottom 2 Rows) 1 Niche
(2 Urns) 1 foot x 1 foot x 1 foot
Each
i. Burial Rights
$2,792.00
$2,862.00
Y
85%
ii. Care & Maintenance
$498.00
$510.00
Y
15%
iii. Total
$3,290.00
$3,372.00
Y
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "C"
SERVICE AREA: CEMETERIES
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMISSION
MUNICIPALLY OWNED CEMETERIES
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
d)
Columbarium 10 Rows C, D, E (Upper 3 Rows) 1 Niche
(2 Urns) 1 foot x 1 foot x 1 foot
Each
i. Burial Rights
$3,450.00
$3,536.00
Y
85%
ii. Care & Maintenance
$610.00
$625.00
Y
15%
iii. Total
$4,060.00
$4,161.00
Y
2.
Basic interment charges to open and close grave at standard depth includes the right to erect a marker:
a)
Adult
Each
$1,673.00
$1,714.00
Y
b)
Child (2 - 10)
Each
$965.00
$988.00
Y
c)
Infant (under 2) - (including cremated remains)
Each
$643.00
$658.00
Y
d)
Cremated Remains
Each
$586.00
$601.00
Y
e)
Columbarium Niche
Each
$586.00
$601.00
Y
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "C"
SERVICE AREA: CEMETERIES
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMISSION
MUNICIPALLY OWNED CEMETERIES
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
3.
Extra interment charges:
a)
Extra Deep Interment
Each
$384.00
$394.00
Y
b)
Saturdays
Each
$365.00
$374.00
Y
c)
Winter Interment
Each
$451.00
$462.00
Y
4.
Disinterment:
a)
Casket only
Each
$4,378.00
$4,487.00
Y
b)
Casket in Vault
Each
$3,090.00
$3,167.00
Y
c)
Extra Depth Surcharge
Each
$515.00
$528.00
N
d)
Inground Cremation
Each
$869.00
$891.00
Y
e)
Columbarium Niche
Each
$579.00
$593.00
Y
5.
Other Charges:
a)
Additional Copy of Cemetery By-law (initial
copy at no cost)
Each
$5.55
$5.69
Y
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "C"
SERVICE AREA: CEMETERIES
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMISSION
MUNICIPALLY OWNED CEMETERIES
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
b)
Transfer Fee (for all services and documents in
connection with transfer of ownership of a lot or plot and
issuance of a new Certificate of Interment Rights)
Each
$377.00
$386.00
Y
c)
Issuance of a duplicate Certificate of Interment Rights
Each
$250.00
$256.00
Y
d)
Cemetery Administration Fee (minus Stouffville) -
change name - was previously "Hartman Interment
Administration Fee"
Each
$250.00
$256.00
Y
Revised
Description
e)
Corner Stones purchased and installed by contractor
Set of Four (4)
$342.00
$351.00
Y
6.
Non-Resident Surcharge
per fee
50%
50%
Y
50% added to all fees for individuals
who are not residents of
Whitchurch-
Stouffville in the five years prior to
their passing
7.
Care & Maintenance for Marker Installation (Prescribed by O. Reg. 30/11: GENERAL under
Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002)
a)
Flat marker less than 173 square inches
No Charge
No Charge
b)
Flat marker at least 173 square inches
$100.00
$100.00
Y
Prescribed by the Province
c)
Upright marker up to 4 feet in height or length including
base
$200.00
$200.00
Y
Prescribed by the Province
d)
Upright marker over 4 feet in height or length including
base
$400.00
$400.00
Y
Prescribed by the Province
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "D"
SERVICE AREA: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMISSION
Item Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
1.
Filming Applications:
a)
Application Fee
Each
$731.00
$749.00
Y
May require road occupancy permit and fees
Schedule M item 4. Additional fees for filming in
Downtown Stouffville Heritage Area apply.
b)
Subsequent Application Fee for Multiple Filming
Events by a Production Company
Each
$376.00
$385.00
Y
c)
Security Deposit: application involving no special
effects
Each
$2,327.00
$2,385.00
N
d)
Application involving special effects of a minor nature
(snow, water, etc.)
Each
$7,924.00
$8,122.00
N
e)
Application involving special effects of a major nature
(explosions, fire, etc.)
Each
$39,516.00
$40,504.00
N
Filming Applications - Downtown Stouffville Heritage Area Fees - In addition to the application fees noted above
f)
Prime Time:
Monday to Saturday - 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Per Hour
$151.00
$155.00
Y
Downtown Stouffville Heritage Area is defined in
the Stouffville Secondary Plan.
g)
Non-Prime Time:
Monday to Saturday - 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Sundays - All day
Per Day
$739.00
$757.00
Y
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "E"
SERVICE AREA: BUILDING
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMISSION
Item
Goods / Services Provided
Unit of Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
1.
Minimum Building Permit Fee
Shall be charged
unless otherwise
stated in the
'Service Area:
Building' of this By-
law.
$215.00
$220.00
N
2.
Building Permit Fees:
a)
Group A (Assembly) - New Assembly Buildings
and Additions to existing buildings
Per Sq. Ft. of
Gross Floor Area
$1.40
$1.60
N
Revised
b)
Group A (Assembly) - Interior Alteration
Per Sq. Ft. of
Gross Floor Area
$0.50
$0.65
N
Excludes Plumbing Fees
Revised
c)
Group B (Institutional) - New Institutional Buildings
and Additions to existing buildings
Per Sq. Ft. of
Gross Floor Area
$2.10
$2.15
N
Revised
d)
Group B (Institutional) - Interior Alteration
Per Sq. Ft. of
Gross Floor Area
$0.50
$0.65
N
Excludes Plumbing Fees
Revised
e)
Group C (Part 9) - New Residential Buildings and
Additions to existing buildings
Per Sq. Ft. of
Gross Floor Area
$1.75
$1.80
N
Revised
f)
Group C (Part 3) - New Residential Buildings and
Additions to existing buildings
Per Sq. Ft. of
Gross Floor Area
$2.10
$2.15
N
Revised
g)
Group C (Residential) - Integrated Additional
Residential Unit
Flat Fee per Unit
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
N
Excludes Plumbing Fees
Revised
h)
Group C (Residential) - Interior Alteration
Per Sq. Ft. of
Gross Floor Area
$0.60
$0.65
N
Excludes Plumbing Fees
Revised
i)
Group D (Office) - New Office Buildings and
Additions to existing buildings - Shell Only
Per Sq. Ft. of
Gross Floor Area
N/A
$1.40
N
New
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "E"
SERVICE AREA: BUILDING
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMISSION
Item
Goods / Services Provided
Unit of Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
j)
Group D (Office) - New Office Buildings and
Additions to existing buildings - Finished
Per Sq. Ft. of
Gross Floor Area
$1.40
$1.60
N
Revised
k)
Group D (Office) - Interior Alteration
Per Sq. Ft. of
Gross Floor Area
$0.50
$0.65
N
Excludes Plumbing Fees
Revised
l)
Group E (Mercantile) - New Mercantile Buildings
and Additions to existing buildings - Shell Only
Per Sq. Ft. of
Gross Floor Area
N/A
$1.40
N
New
m) Group E (Mercantile) - New Mercantile Buildings
and Additions to existing buildings - Finished
Per Sq. Ft. of
Gross Floor Area
$1.40
$1.60
N
Revised
n)
Group E (Mercantile) - Interior Alteration
Per Sq. Ft. of
Gross Floor Area
$0.50
$0.65
N
Excludes Plumbing Fees
Revised
o)
Group F (Industrial) - New Industrial Buildings and
Additions to existing buildings - Shell Only
Per Sq. Ft. of
Gross Floor Area
N/A
$1.30
N
New
p)
Group F (Industrial) - New Industrial Buildings and
Additions to existing buildings - Finished
Per Sq. Ft. of
Gross Floor Area
$1.30
$1.50
N
Revised
q)
Group F (Industrial) - Parking Garage
Per Sq. Ft. of
Gross Floor Area
N/A
$0.90
N
New
r)
Group F (Industrial) - Racking System
Per Sq. Ft. of
Gross Floor Area
N/A
$0.70
N
Minimum Fee: $500.00
New
s)
Group F (Industrial) - Interior Alteration
Per Sq. Ft. of
Gross Floor Area
$0.60
$0.65
N
Excludes Plumbing Fees
Revised
t)
Group G (Agricultural) - High Hazard Agricultural
(G1)
Per Sq. Ft. of
Gross Floor Area
N/A
$1.30
N
New
u)
Group G (Agricultural) - Other Agricultural (G2)
Per Sq. Ft. of
Gross Floor Area
$0.80
$0.80
N
Revised
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "E"
SERVICE AREA: BUILDING
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMISSION
Item
Goods / Services Provided
Unit of Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
v)
Group G (Agricultural) - Greenhouse Agricultural
(G3)
Per Sq. Ft. of
Gross Floor Area
$0.30
$0.30
N
Revised
w) Group G (Agricultural) - Agricultural with no human
occupancy (G4)
Per Sq. Ft. of
Gross Floor Area
N/A
$0.30
N
New
3.
Demolition of a Building:
a)
Demolition of a Building
Per Sq. Ft. of
Existing Gross
Floor Area to a
Maximum Amount
of $1,000.00
$0.40
$0.40
N
Complete or Partial
Revised
4.
Designated Structures:
a)
Above or Below Ground Storage Tanks
Per 1,000 Litres
Capacity (or Per
Cubic Metre) or
Portion Thereof.
$10.80
$11.00
N
This fee is unrelated to tanks regulated by the
TSSA and tanks used for septic systems.
Revised
b)
Demountable Event Structures (platforms, stages,
supporting structures)
Flat Fee per
Structure
N/A
$220.00
N
New
c)
Installation of Roof Top Solar Panels and
Appurtenances
Flat Fee
$215.00
$220.00
N
For single, semi and town style residential
applications. $1500.00 for all other permit
classes.
Not including other non-related construction
permit fees.
Revised
5.
Plumbing/Water Service/Drainage:
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "E"
SERVICE AREA: BUILDING
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMISSION
Item
Goods / Services Provided
Unit of Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
a)
Appliances, floor drains, vented traps, backflow
preventers or roof hoppers
Per Fixture
$15.00
$15.00
N
Minimum Fee: $260.00
Revised
b)
Water Service, Drain and Sewer: Single, Semi-
detached and Townhouses
Flat Fee
$260.00
$260.00
N
Service Connection (per lot)
Revised
c)
Water Service, Drain and Sewer: All other
Occupancies - New Build
Per linear foot
$1.50
$2.00
N
Minimum Fee: $260.00
Revised
d)
Water Service, Drain and Sewer: All Occupancies -
Per linear foot
$1.50
$2.00
N
Minimum Fee: $260.00
Revised
e)
All Occupancies - Miscellaneous Plumbing:
For Each Manhole,
Catchbasin or Area
Drain
$45.00
$45.00
N
Revised
f)
All Occupancies - Miscellaneous Plumbing:
For Each Testable
Backflow Device
$85.00
$85.00
N
Revised
6.
Sewage Disposal Systems:
(Includes only systems contained on a single lot having a Daily Design Sanitary Sewage Flow less than 10,000 Litres per day)
a)
New or Replacement Domestic Waste Sewage
Disposal Systems
Per litre of daily
designed effluent
flow
$0.70
$0.70
N
Minimum Fee $1,000
Revised
b)
Augmentation or Expansion of an Existing System
Per Application
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
N
c)
Plan Review of an Existing System for impact from
other work
Per Application
$185.00
$190.00
N
d)
Repair of an Existing System not involving
complete replacement
Per Application
$325.00
$325.00
N
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "E"
SERVICE AREA: BUILDING
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMISSION
Item
Goods / Services Provided
Unit of Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
e)
Sewage System Maintenance Inspection Flat Fee
Flat Fee
N/A
$160.00
N
New
7.
Miscellaneous Permits and Other Services:
a)
Agency Letter of Approval
Each Type
$95.00
$160.00
N
AGCO or Micro-Fit Response
Revised
b)
Alternative Solutions
Flat Fee
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
N
Revised
c)
Change of Use Permits
Per Sq. Ft. of the
Total Effected Area
$0.50
$0.65
N
Minimum Fee: $500.00
Revised
d)
Fence Variance - Staff Variance
Flat Fee
$325.00
$330.00
N
Non-refundable.
Revised
e)
Fence Variance - Council Variance
Flat Fee
$650.00
$650.00
N
Non-refundable. Variance requires Council
report.
Revised
f)
Letter of Compliance
Each Type
$160.00
$165.00
N
Zoning or Septic
Revised
g)
Partial Occupancy Requests
Per Request
$545.00
$550.00
N
Revised
h)
Partial Permit requests
Per Request
$800.00
$820.00
N
Revised
i)
Pool Enclosure - In-ground & Above-ground Pools
Per Each
Application
$255.00
$260.00
N
Revised
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "E"
SERVICE AREA: BUILDING
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMISSION
Item
Goods / Services Provided
Unit of Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
j)
Portable Public Classrooms
Flat Fee Per
Portable
$650.00
$650.00
N
Revised
k)
Reactivation and/or Transfer Ownership of a
Building Permit
Per Document
$105.00
$105.00
N
Revised
l)
Reinspection's due to Defective Work
Per Inspection
$160.00
$160.00
N
Revised
m) Remediation
Flat Fee
N/A
$5,000.00
N
Including, but not limited to grow-operation,
clandestine drug labs
Revised
n)
Request to defer Revocation (extend permit)
Per Request
N/A
$130.00
N
New
o)
Revisions to Plans
Per Hour
$130.00
$130.00
N
Minimum 1 hour charged.
Revised
p)
Routine Disclosure
Per Request
$85.00
$90.00
N
Copies/reproduction of plans extra
Revised
q)
Sales Pavillion
Flat Fee
$1,080.00
$1,100.00
N
Revised
r)
Signs - Permanent Sign(s)
Per Square Metre
of Sign Face
$32.00
$35.00
N
Minimum Fee: $220.00
Revised
s)
Signs - Development Sign(s)
Per Square Metre
of Sign Face times
months required.
$2.15
$2.20
N
Development sign(s) must have a defined
removal date.
Revised
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "E"
SERVICE AREA: BUILDING
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMISSION
Item
Goods / Services Provided
Unit of Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
t)
Signs - Staff Variance
Per Request
$545.00
$550.00
N
Non-refundable.
Revised
u)
Signs - Council Variance
Per Request
$980.00
$1,000.00
N
Non-refundable. Council Variance applies to
all signs which have an aggregate sign face
exceeding: 20 sq.m.
Revised
v)
Temporary Buildings and Tents
Per Sq. Ft. of
Gross Floor Area
$0.20
$0.45
N
Revised
w)
Zoning Review - Residential (singles, semis, street
townhouses, and accessory buildings/structures)
Per Application
$135.00
$140.00
N
Zoning review of Committee of Adjustment or
Consent applications, or zoning review of
applications other than a building permit
application
Revised
x)
Zoning Review - All other Building Types
Per Application
$270.00
$280.00
N
Zoning review of Committee of Adjustment or
Consent applications, or zoning review of
applications other than a building permit
application
Revised
8.
Administration Fees & Compliance Deposits:
a)
Construction Investigation: (commencement of
work prior to the issuance of a Building Permit)
Wherever any work for which a permit is required by the Ontario Building Code has commenced without the authorization of a permit, an "Investigation and
Administration" fee shall be paid in addition to all other fees payable. This fee may be up to 100% on top of the fee that would otherwise be payable pursuant to
this By-law, as determined by the Chief Building Official.
Revised
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "E"
SERVICE AREA: BUILDING
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMISSION
Item
Goods / Services Provided
Unit of Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
b)
Building Permit Maintenance Fee
Per Application
10% of the
original Building
Permit Fee
charged per
annum.
10% of the
original Building
Permit Fee
charged per
annum.
Applies only if a final inspection has not been
completed 3 years after the full Building
Permit Issuance but does not apply to model
sales homes and similar projects. This fee is
collectable from any related security held by
the Town or thorough property taxes. Waiving
of this fee is at the sole discretion of the CBO,
and should be requested prior to permit
issuance. Minimum Fee $220.00
Revised
c)
Professional (or Legal) Peer Review of any
Application, Report, Building Condition or
Construction Work requiring External Expert
Review or Opinion.
Cost of Service
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
10%
N
Deposits may be taken at the request of the
Chief Building Official or Designate based on
the cost estimate.
(Tax is only passed on from the Peer
reviewer.)
Revised
d)
New Residential Dwelling Compliance Deposit
Per Unit
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
N
A minimum deposit per unit. For New
Residential Apartments total charge not to
exceed 1% of the project value to a maximum
of $50,000 per building (amount is at the
discretion of the CBO).
Revised
e) New Commercial, Institutional and Industrial
Compliance Deposit
Minimum Deposit
Per Building
$4,000.00
$4,000.00
N
Total charge not to exceed 1% of the project
value to a maximum of $20,000.00 per
building (amount is at the discretion of the
CBO).
Revised
f)
Additions to Buildings Compliance Deposit
Minimum Deposit
Per Building
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
N
Applies only to additions which exceed $50k
in estimated value.
Revised
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "E"
SERVICE AREA: BUILDING
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMISSION
Item
Goods / Services Provided
Unit of Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
9.
Refund of Building Permit Fees:
Pursuant to the Building By-law, the fees that may be refunded shall be a percentage of the fees paid and shall be calculated as follows:
Revised
a)
75% if only administrative functions have been performed.
N
b)
60% if only administrative and zoning functions have been performed.
N
c)
45% if only administrative, zoning and plan examination functions have
been performed.
N
d)
35% if the permit has been issued and no field inspections have been
performed subsequent to permit issuance.
N
e)
5% shall additionally be deducted for each field inspection that has
been performed after the permit has been issued.
N
f)
If the calculated refund is less than the minimum fee applicable to the
work, no refund shall be made of the fees paid.
N
g)
The refund shall be returned to the person named on the fee receipt,
unless that person advises the Chief Building Official, in writing and
prior to the release of the refund, of a change in the name, in which
case the refund shall be returned to the person then authorized to
receive it.
N
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "G"
SERVICE AREA: TAX AND REVENUE
FINANCE SERVICES COMMISSION
Item
Goods / Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
1.
Administrative Fees:
a)
Returned Payment
Per Payment
$53.00
$54.00
N
b)
Refund of Overpayment by Mortgage Company or
Lawyer
Each
$53.00
$54.00
N
c)
Additional EDI Payment Error Correction (first one is
free)
Each
$58.00
$59.00
N
Any request to re-distribute payment when an
electronic payment has been made to an
incorrect account.
d)
Post Dated Cheque Removal or Date Change
Each
$36.00
$37.00
N
i.
Ownership Change Fee Tax - Newly/Constructed
Sold Property
Each
$36.00
$37.00
N
ii.
New Roll Number Creation Set-up Fee
Each
$63.00
$65.00
N
iii.
Residential - Apportionment Fee
Each Roll
$58.00
$59.00
N
Fee to administer apportionment of property
e)
Mortgage Company Account Administration Fee
Each Roll
$11.00
$11.00
N
Fee for administration of mortgage company
information for billings
f)
POA Fine Collection Fee
Each
$60.00
$62.00
N
g)
Overdue/Arrears Notices (Water & Tax accounts)
Each
N/A
$10.00
N
Fee for each overdue/arrears notice issued
New
h)
Adding Outstanding Fees & Charges to the Tax
Roll
Each
$45.00
$46.00
N
Fee for transferring unpaid fees & charges to
the tax roll for collection
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "F"
SERVICE AREA: PLANNING
I
Item
Goods/Services
Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before
Tax)
Mid-Year
Rate
(before
Tax)
Mid-Year I
Effective
Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
l(a)
Payment
Application Fees and peer review deposits are payable at the time of filing of Planning Act Applications. For any request of refund of fees, only 50% of the application fee will be
refunded, less a 20.0% administrative fees, as follows:
- For all Committee of Adjustment Applications - If the Application is withdrawn prior to being presented to Committee of Adjustment hearing
- For all Planning Act Applications - If the Application is withdrawn after completion of only one submission circulation and return of comments.
There will be no refund beyond the above noted.
Post Submission of Application - After the Planning Act Application is submitted, deemed completed and processed by the Town, and prior to approval is then significantly revised by
Applicant/Owner which requires review of new or updated drawings, reports and studies (some examples but not limited to significant addition to density, built form changes,
modified site configuration, etc.) which is not at the request of the Town, it would be to the discretion of the Commissioner of Development Services or his/her designate to require
a new Application fee or top up fees, to cover the costs of municipal staff time.
Approval Fees are due at the time of scheduling the recommendation report to Council. In the event that final approval is not granted, the approval fee will be refunded.
In the event a pre-consultation application is requested by the applicant to be withdrawn, prior to circulation of the application to agencies for review, 90% of the Application Fee will
be refunded .
In the event a pre-consultation application is requested by the applicant to be withdrawn, after the circulation of the application to agencies for review and prior to a pre
consultation meeting, 20% of the Application Fee will be refunded.
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI SCHEDULE "F"
SERVICE AREA: P TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI SCHEDULE "F"
SERVICE AREA: PLANNING
LANNING
Item
Goods/Services
Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before
Tax)
Mid-Year
Mid-Year
Rate
Effective
{before
Date
Tax)
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
l(b)
Municipal Staff
Cost Recovery -
General
Planning
Hourly
Loaded Hourly
Rate
Loaded
Hourly
Rate
20%
N
Development Services - Staff Time Billing Policy
Development Services staff time will be charged based on the Loaded Hourly Rate, plus an additional
20% Corporate Administrative Overhead.
This rate applies to all planning applications, excluding CAPP (Community Application Processing
Program) applications.
Additional charges will also apply to cover staff time for services not covered by existing fee structures,
including but not limited to:
- Preliminary discussions, drawing reviews, meetings, and coordination with internal and external
agencies or departments regarding conceptual development proposals prior to the submission of a
formal planning application (in lieu of a formal pre-consultation application).
- Site walks, site visits, and staking of development limits, conducted both prior to and during the
processing of planning applications.
- Coordination with internal and external agencies prior to the submission of a planning application.
- Additional meetings and coordination requested by the Applicant/Owner, beyond the standard
requirements during the processing of planning applications, involving internal and external agencies.
- Review and coordination of complex pre-application submissions and materials, such as:
o Master Environmental Servicing Plans (MESP)
o Functional Servicing Reports
o Policy Documents
- Additional reviews of interim submissions that exceed the scope of standard formal material
submissions during the planning application process.
- Review and coordination related to significant revisions or design changes to development
proposals or applications initiated by the applicant/owner during the formal review process. Examples
include, but are not limited to:
o Significant increases in density
o Changes to built form
o Modified site configurations
(Note: This does not include revisions requested by the Town or external agencies as a result of policy
and/or technical requirements or compliance with regulations/standards.)
- Any other related services as deemed appropriate by the Commissioner of Development Services or
their designate.
Item
Goods/Services
Unit of
2025 Rate
2026 Rate
Mid-Year
Mid-Year
Admin
HST
Additional Description
New/
Provided
Measure
(before Tax)
(before
Rate
Effective
Cost
13%
Revised
Tax)
{before
Date
(Y/N)
{other than
Tax)
indexation)
2(a)
Pre-Consultation Applications Voluntary (For Applications not proceeding with CAPP)
Bill 185 removed the ability for the municipality to require pre-consultation
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
Pre-Consultation
Application for
Consents
Pre-Consultation
Application for
Others
Pre-consultation
Application for
Minor Variance
Applications
Pre-Consultation
Application
consultants Cost
Flat Rate
Flat Rate
Flat Rate
Flat Rate
$582.00
$1,163.00
N/A
$5,000.00
$597.00
$1,192.00
$100.00
$5,125.00
N
N
N
20%
N
This fee is required for all planning applications that are not proceeding with Collaborative
Application Pre-consultation process.
The deposit to cover the cost of consultant review of reports submitted prior to planning
applications. An admin fee of 20% will be applied to all Consultant Costs.
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before
Tax)
Mid-Year
Rate
(before
Tax)
Mid-Vear
Effective
Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
2(b)
Collaborative Application Pre-consultation Process (CAPP) - Phases 1, 2 and 3 - Voluntary process
Bill 185 removed the ability for the municipality to require pre-consultation
i.
ii.
CAPP Phase 1 Fee
Flat Rate
$1,163.00
$1,192.00
N
Deposit for CAPP Phase 2 and
Phase 3 - Official Plan
Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment Applications
Flat Rate
$20,000.00
$20,500.00
20%
N
Deposit to cover the cost of Development Services municipal staff time for
review of submission materials prior to submitting complete planning
applications. The charges will be based on Municipal Staff Cost Recovery fee
item 2Bvi.below
iii.
iv.
Deposit for CAPP Phase 2 and
Phase 3 - Site Plan and Draft
Plans of Subdivision Applications
Flat Rate
$30,000.00
$30,750.00
20%
N
Deposit to cover the cost of Development Services municipal staff time for
review of submission materials prior to submitting complete planning
applications. The charges will be based on Municipal Staff Cost Recovery fee
item 2Bvi.below
Peer Review Consultants -
Deposit for CAPP Phase 2 and
Phase 3 - Peer Review
Consultants cost for Official Plan
Amendment and Zoning By-Law
Amendment Applications
Flat Rate
$5,000.00
$5,125.00
20%
N
Deposit to cover the cost of Peer Review consultants time for review and
submission materials prior to submitting complete planning applications.
V.
Peer Review Consultants -
Deposit for CAPP Phase 2 and
Phase 3 - Peer Review consultant
for Site Plan and Draft Plans of
Subdivision Applications
Flat Rate
$30,000.00
$30,750.00
20%
N
Deposit to cover the cost of Peer Review consultants time for review of
submission materials prior to submitting complete planning applications.
vi.
Municipal Staff Cost Recovery for
CAPP
Hourly
Loaded
Hourly Rate
Loaded
Hourly Rate
20%
N
Loaded Hourly Rate plus Corporate Administrative overhead of 20% will be
used to cover staff time for: Applications proceeding with CAPP (OPA/ZBA,
ZBA, Draft Plans of Subdivision and SPA) - for Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the
Collaborative Application Pre-consultation (CAP) process
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before
Tax)
2026 Rate
(before
Tax)
Mid-Year
Rate
(before
Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective
Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
3.
Deposit for Consultants/Peer
Review Costs (Planning
Applications):
The Town may engage consultants to review and evaluate studies, retain solicitors and similar professional services in which case the costs incurred will be charged back to the applicant, plus
20.0% administrative fee. The Town will require an initial deposit of $30,000 for minor applications and $50,000 for major applications at the time of filing the Planning Application. In the
event that the complexity etc. of the assignment is such that additional deposit fees to cover peer review services are required, staff will advise the proponent in writing. All work on the
project will cease until the deposit account is brought into order to the satisfaction of the Town. After all professional peer review invoices are accounted for, the Town will refund any
residual deposit to the applicant.
a)
Deposit for Landscape Architect -
Planning Applications Review
cost
Hourly
Loaded
Hourly Rate
Loaded
Hourly Rate
20%
N
The Town will require an initial deposit of $10,000 for Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications
and Major Site Plan Applications and $5,000 for Minor Site Plan Applications and other types of
Planning Applications as deemed necessary by Development Services.
Loaded Hourly Rate plus Corporate Administrative overhead of 20% will be used to cover the
Town's Landscape Architect's time for review of Planning Applications
4.
Official Plan/Secondary Plan
Amendment:
The Town may engage consultants to review and evaluate studies, retain solicitors and similar professional services in which case the costs incurred will be charged back to the applicant, plus
a 20.0% administrative fee. The Town will require an initial deposit of $30,000 for minor applications and $50,000 for major applications at the time of filing the Planning Application. The
Town will require an initial deposit of $3,000 for Minor Official Plan Amendment applications at the time of filing the Planning Application. In the event that the complexity etc. of the
assignment is such that additional deposit fees to cover peer review services are required, staff will advise the proponent in writing. All work on the project will cease until the deposit
account is brought into order to the satisfaction of the Town. After all professional peer review invoices are accounted for, the Town will refund any residual deposit to the applicant.
a) i.
Official Plan Amendment
Application
Flat Rate
$33,643.00
$34,484.00
N
a) ii.
Minor Official Plan Amendment
Application
Flat Rate
$10,300.00
$10,558.00
N
Minor Official Plan Amendment is defined as a site-specific amendment to the Official Plan
Policy 11.6.3.1 and 11.6.4 in Musselman's Lake Community Area, to develop and/or create up
to three (3) lots, serviced by private wells. Item 4 (b), 4 (c), 4 (d) and 4 (e) are not applicable to
Minor Official Plan Amendment Applications.
b)
Additional if Private Sewage
Disposal Proposed
Flat Rate
$2,076.00
$2,128.00
N
For applications that have other associated Planning Act application/s submitted concurrently
or expected shortly, this fee is payable with one Planning Act application only.
c)
Town Council Approval
Flat Rate
$5,587.00
$5,727.00
N
This fee is payable prior to issuance of the staff recommendation report for the Council
meeting. If Council does not approve the application the Approval fee will be returned to the
applicant
d)
Recirculation Fee
Flat Fee
$4,653.00
$4,769.00
For each subsequent circulation, after two circulations
e)
Additional Public Meeting (for
2nd or additional Public
Meeting)
Flat Rate
$1,834.00
$1,880.00
N
Major Amendment: an application which is significant in scale or scope which may have an impact
beyond the subject lands. Such applications may include, but not necessarily be limited to:
- Amendment affecting a broad geographic area or multiple properties
- Amendment having broader municipal or regional planning implications
- Any ICI application for development exceeding 200m2 in gross floor area
- Any residential development exceeding 3 lots/units.
- Any development requiring 3 or more major studies (e.g. Transportation, traffic, environmental,
hydrogeological, market analysis, etc.)
- Amendment requiring creation of a new zone category
- Any amendment affecting a brownfield site, or an influence area/separation distance for an industrial
use, mineral aggregate use, waste management facility or communal sewage disposal/ facility.
- Any amendment for a mixed-use zoning increased Density By-law (Sec. 37 of Planning Act)
- Any amendment as determined to be Major by the Commissioner of Development Services
Minor Amendment: an application that is small in scale and having minimal or no impact beyond the
subject lands. Such applications may include, but not necessarily be limited to:
- Amendment affecting a small geographic area or individual site or property specific change to one or
more zone standards,
- Addition of one or more permitted uses with no significant impact on existing development
standards
- Any ICI application for development up to 200m2 in gross floor area
- A rezoning or change of standards for up to 3 residential lots/units
- Renewal of Temporary Use By-law (2nd or subsequent year)
- Rezoning required as a result of a lot addition or boundary adjustment for a residential or minor non-
residential lot addition or boundary adjustment
- Rezoning required to legalize an existing accessory apartment or second dwelling unit
- Any amendment as determined to be Minor by the Commissioner of Development Services
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before
Tax)
Mid-
Year
Rate
(before
Mid-Year
Effective
Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
Tax)
5.
Zoning By-Law Amendment: (Including Temporary Use)
a)
Major Application
Flat Rate
$28,422.00
$29,133.00
N
b)
Minor Application
Flat Rate
$17,053.00
$17,479.00
N
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before
Tax)
Mid-
Year
Rate
(before
Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective
Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
c)
d}
Additional if Private Sewage
Disposal Proposed
Flat Rate
$2,076.00
$2,128.00
N
For applications that have other associated Planning Act application/s submitted concurrently or
expected shortly, this fee is payable with one Planning Act application only.
Council Approval
Flat Rate
$2,396.00
$2,4S6.00
N
This fee is payable prior to issuance of the staff recommendation report for the Council meeting. If
Council does not approve the application the Approval fee will be returned to the applicant
e}
Recirculation Fee
Flat Fee
$4,653.00
$4,769.00
For each subsequent circulation, after two circulations
f)
Additional Public Meeting (for 2nd
or additional Public Meeting}
Flat Rate
$1,834.00
$1,880.00
N
g)
h)
Extension of Temporary Use By-
law Application
Flat Rate
$9,304.00
$9,537.00
N
Removal/Lifting of Holding
Symbol
Flat Rate
$5,815.00
$5,960.00
N
i)
Ministers Zoning Order Review
Fee
Flat Rate
$9,068.00
$9,295.00
N
Review and Comments on Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister's Zoning Order
applications
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
6.
Draft Plan of Subdivision Application:
a)
1-50 lot(s) or Unit{s) or Block(s)
Flat Fee
b)
51-100 lots or Units or Blocks
c)
Greater than 100 Lots or Units or
Blocks
d)
Additional where Private Sewage
Per
Disposal Proposed
Lot/Unit
or Block
e) i.
Residential - Draft Plan Approval
Per Block
Fee
e) ii.
Per Lot
f) i.
Non-residential - Draft Plan
Per
Approval Fee
Hectare
f) ii.
Per Lot/
Block
g)
Recirculation fee
Flat Fee
h)
Revisions to Draft Plan Approval
Flat Fee
Requests
i)
Revisions to Conditions of Draft
Flat Fee
Approval Requests
j)
Extension of Draft Plan Approval
Flat Fee
2025 Rate
2026 Rate
Mid-Year
Mid-Year
(before
(before
Rate
Effective
Admin
Tax)
Tax)
(before
Date
Cost
Tax)
$40,706.00
$41,724.00
$2,076.00
$2,128.00
N/A
$2,741.00
N/A
$477.00
$2,674.00
$2,741.00
N/A
$2,741.00
$4,653.00
$4,769.00
$8,308.00
$8,516.00
$8,308.00
$8,516.00
$7,349.00
$7,533.00
HST
13%
(Y/N)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
Plus Application fee: $260 per lot/unit/block for first 25. $155.00 per lot/unit/block 26-50. $104
per lot/unit 51 and over. Fee is due at time of application. Should the number of lot/unit/block
increase in review of the Application, the Owner will be required to pay the approval fee for the
additional lot/unit/block. If the number of lot/unit/block decreases in review of the Application, no
refund will be issued.
For applications that have other associated Planning Act application/s, this fee is payable with one
Planning Act application only.
Fees due at issuance of draft plan approval
Fees due at issuance of draft plan approval
Fee due at issuance of draft plan approval
Fee due at issuance of draft plan approval
For each subsequent circulation, after two circulations
Revised
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before
Tax)
2026 Rate
(before
Tax)
Mid-Year
Rate
(before
Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective
Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
7.
Draft Plan of Condominium Application:
a)
1-50 Unit(s), Lot(s) or Block(s)
Flat Fee
b)
51-100 Units, Lots or Blocks
Flat Fee
c)
Greater than 100 Units, Lots or
Flat Fee
Blocks
d)
Additional where Private
Flat Fee
Sewage Disposal Proposed
e)
Request for Exemption from
Flat Fee
Draft Plan of Condominium
f)
Application for the Conversion
Flat Fee
of Rental Units to
Condominiums
g)
Residential - Draft Plan
Per
Approval Fee
Unit/Lot/Block
h)
Non-residential - Draft Plan
Per Hectare
Approval Fee
i)
Recirculation fee
Flat Rate
j)
Red-lined Revisions to Draft
Flat Fee
Plan
k)
Revisions to Conditions of
Flat Fee
Draft Approval Requests
I)
Extension of Draft Plan
Flat Fee
Approval
$26,608.00
$27,273.00
$32,926.00
$33,749.00
$34,088.00
$34,940.00
$2,076.00
$2,128.00
$4,672.00
$9,578.00
$7,370.00
$7,554.00
$465.00
$477.00
$2,674.00
$2,741.00
$4,653.00
$4,769.00
$8,308.00
$8,516.00
$8,308.00
$8,516.00
$7,349.00
$7,533.00
N
N
N
N
For applications that have other associated Planning Act application/s submitted concurrently or
expected shortly, this fee is payable with one Planning Act application only and paid with the
earlier planning application.
N
N
N
Fee due at issuance of Condominium draft plan approval. Not applicable if 6e has been paid
except where additional Lot/Block has been created since the Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval.
For Condominium Applications that do not require Site Plan Approval, per Unit fee for each
residential unit is applicable at this time. For Condominium Applications that are subject to Site
Plan Approval the per unit fee is not applicable at this time.
N
Fee due at issuance of draft plan approval. Not applicable if 6f has been paid except where
additional Lot/Block has been created since the Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval.
N
For each subsequent circulation, after two circulations
N
N
N
Revised
Revised
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
2025 Rate
2026 Rate
Measure
(before Tax)
(before Tax)
8.
Site Plan Control Application: Director of Development Services Approval
a)
Industrial and Agricultural
Flat Fee
$25,000.00
$25,625.00
{Agricultural development
that require Site Plan Control
applications)
b)
Commercial, Office and
Flat Fee
$25,000.00
$25,625.00
I nstitutiona I
c)
Multi Residential
Flat Fee
$25,000.00
$25,625.00
d)
Mixed Use
Flat Fee
$25,000.00
$25,625.00
e)
Cemeteries, Golf Courses
Per
$1,117.00
$1,145.00
Hectare
f)
Aggregate Operations
Flat Fee
$11,281.00
$11,563.00
g)
Minor Site Plan Application
Flat Fee
$10,000.00
$10,250.00
h)
Additional where Private
Flat Fee
$2,076.00
$2,128.00
Sewage Disposal is Proposed
i)
Oak Ridges Moraine Area -
Flat Fee
See below for
See below for
Residential Development in
categories for
categories for
the Oak Ridges Moraine Area
Oak Ridges
Oak Ridges
Moraines Area
Moraines Area
i.
Accessory Stream
Flat Fee
$284.00
$291.00
ii.
Renovation Stream
Flat Fee
$599.00
$614.00
Mid-
Mid-Year
HST
Year
Effective
Admin
13%
Rate
Date
Cost
(Y/N)
{before
Tax)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Additional Description
New/
Revised
{other than
indexation)
Plus $2.00/m2 of proposed GFA; Fee due at time of application
Plus $2.00/m2 of proposed GFA; Fee due at time of application
Plus $260.00 per Unit; Fee due at time of application
Plus $2.00/m2 of proposed GFA for non-residential component
Plus $233.00 per residential unit. Fee due at time of application
Plus: $960 per hectare; Fee due at time of application
Minor: including but not limited to site plan approval required for equal to or less than 40%
expansion to existing gross floor area, land use change or expansion of uses in existing buildings,
alterations to existing buildings and uses that increase the usability of the site, minor changes to
landscape areas {including addition of site furniture, lighting, etc.) and parking lots not resulting in
grading changes, minor changes to building design, material or elevations or any other amendment
as determined to be Minor by the Commissioner of Development Services
For applications that have other associated Planning Act application/s submitted concurrently or
expected shortly, this fee is payable with one Planning Act application only.
{Does not apply to Residential Development in the Oak Ridges Moraine Area under 8i)
iii.
Minor Construction Stream
Flat Fee
$853.00
$874.00
N
iv.
Major Construction Stream
Flat Fee
$1,136.00
$1,164.00
N
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before
Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective
Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
Site Plan Recirculation Fee
k)
Extension of Site Plan
Approval
Flat Fee
$5,815.00
Flat Fee
$1,745.00
$5,960.00
$1,789.00
N
For each subsequent circulation, after two circulations (does not apply to Residential Development
in the Oak Ridges Moraine Area)
N
Revised
I)
i.
ii.
m)
n)
Amendment to Site Plan
Approval and/or Agreement:
Major Amendment
Minor Amendment
Site Plan Amendment
Recirculation Fee
Amendment to site approval
plan in Oak Ridges Moraine
Area - Residential
Development in the Oak
Ridges Moraine Area (For all
ORM Streams)
Flat Fee
$8,048.00
Flat Fee
$4,025.00
Flat Fee
$1,054.00
Flat fee
$284.00
$8,249.00
$4,126.00
$1,080.00
$291.00
N
Major: including but not limited to any amendment greater than 40% expansion to existing gross
floor area, or major changes to landscape areas and parking lots resulting in grading changes, new
parking spaces/areas, changes to site design, modifications to building design, materials and
elevations or any other amendment as determined to be Major by the Director of Development
Services
N
Minor: including but not limited to any amendment equal to or less than 40% expansion to existing
gross floor area, or minor changes to landscape areas and parking lots not resulting in grading
changes, minor changes to building design, material or elevations or any other amendment as
determined to be Minor by the Director of Development Services
N Applies to both Major and Minor Amendment Application - For each subsequent circulation, after
two circulations (does not apply to Residential Development in the Oak Ridges Moraine Area and
Heritage Area)
N
p) i.
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before
Tax)
2026 Rate
(before
Tax)
Mid-Year
Rate
(before
Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective
Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
o)
Radio and Telecommunication Towers:
i.
Radio and telecommunication tower
without public consultation
Flat Fee
$8,000.00
$8,200.00
N
ii.
Radio and telecommunication tower
with public consultation
Flat Fee
$16,097.00
$16,499.00
N
p) ii.
Site Plan Approval Fees (Multi
Residential and Mixed Use)
Per Unit
N/A
$477.00
N
Fee due at issuance of site plan approval for each residential unit (including apartments,
townhouse lots, etc.). For Mixed use buildings, in addition to each residential unit approval fee,
Commercial GFA approval fee is payable and is to be based on Commercial GFA (per sq.m).
Minor Site Plan Applications and Site Plan Amendment applications are exempt
Per sq.m
N/A
$2.00
N
For commercial GFA in mixed use buildings. Minor Site Plan Applications and Site Plan
Amendment applications are exempt
q) i.
Site Plan Approval Fees - Others {ICI,
AgriculturaI, etc.)
Per sq.m
N/A
$2.00
N
Fee due at the time of Approval and based on per sq.m. of GFA. Minor Site Plan Applications
and Site Plan Amendment applications are exempt
q) ii.
9.
Flat Fee
N/A
$5,727.00
Fee due at the time of Approval if no GFA. Minor Site Plan Applications and Site Plan
Amendment applications are exempt
Part Lot Control Applications:
a)
Part Lot Control Application
Exemption
Flat Fee
$5,252.00
$5,383.00
N
Plus $150.00 per lot/unit
b)
Part Lot Control Application -
Amendment
Flat Fee
$5,252.00
$5,383.00
N
Part Lot Control Application - Minor
changes to conditions
Flat Fee
$2,564.00
$2,628.00
N
d)
Part Lot Control Application
Extension
Flat Fee
$2,564.00
$2,628.00
N
10.
a)
Committee of Adjustment:
Consent Application
Flat Fee
$7,906.00
$8,134.00
N
A flat fee of $30 incorporated in the Base Application fee
b)
Request for Change of Condition by
Flat Fee
$3,953.00
$4,052.00
N
the Applicant
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before
Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-
Year
Rate
(before
Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective
Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
c)
Administration
For Each New
Lot
$12,963.00
$13,287.00
N
For all other
Conveyances
$9,224.00
$9,455.00
N
d)
Application - Validate Title
Flat Fee
$2,457.00
$2,518.00
N
e) i.
Minor Variance or Permission
Application
Flat Fee
$3,838.00
$3,964.00
N
A flat fee of $30 incorporated in the Base Application fee
e) ii.
After the fact Minor Variance
Flat Fee
N/A
Double the
Minor
Variance or
Permission
Application
fee
N
The fee is to cover staff time associated with the research, discovery and analysis of
non-complying constructions (underway or completion) that often require coordination
with many departments, which is over and above the standard service, timelines and
process. The fee is also intended to caution the owners and applicants to not proceed
any construction without obtaining necessary approvals.
More than one variance draft
plan of subdivision
Flat Fee
$3,838.00
$3,934.00
N
Plus $210.00 per lot/ unit
g)
Minor Variance or Permission
Application for Oak Ridges
Moraine for Sections 3.18.4 or
3.20.4 of the Zoning By-Law
only
Flat Fee
$1,920.00
$1,968.00
N
Fee is for applications only involving variances to Sections 3.18.4 or 3.20.4 of the
Zoning By-Law to permit development
h)
Deferral fee (request by the
applicant) consent or minor
variance
Flat Fee
$1,395.00
$1,430.00
N
For each additional public hearing
i)
Consent or Minor Variance
where Land is to be Conveyed
to any Public Authorities, or on
which Conservation Easements
are placed
N
No fee for the conveyance of consent or minor variance to any public authority or on
which conservation easements are placed
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-
Year
Rate
(before
Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective
Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
11.
Deeming By-law Application
$3,838.00
$3,934.00
N
12.
Cash-in-Lieu of Parking
Payment Application:
a)
New development,
redevelopment, additions to
existing buildings and changes
in use on a property listed in
the Town's Built Heritage
Inventory
Per Parking
Space
$5,551.00
$5,690.00
N
New development,
redevelopment, additions to
existing buildings and changes
in use on a property not listed
in the Town's Built Heritage
Inventory
Per Parking
Space
$8,327.00
$8,535.00
N
c)
Change in use of a property
only (listing in Town's Built
Heritage Inventory not
applicable)
Per Parking
Space
$5,551.00
$5,690.00
N
13.
911 Address Signs
$47.00
$48.00
y
14.
Request for change and
assignment of Address, Street
Naming and Numbering
a)
Request for Change of Address
Flat Fee
$348.00
$357.00
N
This fee applies to request for change only and does not include Addressing By-law. If an
Addressing By-law is required, additional fee as per item 14(b).
Not applicable to municipally addressed vacant lots or lands without an existing municipal
address (e.g. unaddressed existing lots, infill lots, etc.).
New Subdivisions do not fall in this category. See 14 d), e) and f) below. In case the
development requires municipal addressing for more than one building on the same lot (2 or
more buildings on the same lot), items a) and b) are both applicable.
Item
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
a)
Goods/Services Provided
Addressing By-law to Council
for Change of Address
Addressing for lots created
through Consent or for existing
unaddressed single lot
Subdivisions - New Street
Names from Town's Pre-
Approved List
Subdivisions - New Street
Names Proposed (Street Names
not included in Town's Pre-
Approved List)
Subdivisions - New Street
Units/Lots Addressing
Ontario Land Tribunal
Appeal\Referral Processing
Stouffville Secondary Plan
Official Plan
Comprehensive Zoning By-Law
2010-001-ZO
File Maintenance Fee for all
Planning Applications
File Maintenance Fee at six (6)
months
Unit of
Measure
Flat Fee
Flat Fee
Flat Fee
Flat Fee
Flat Fee
Flat Fee
Per
Secondary
Plan
Each
Each
Per
Application
Per
Application
At six (6)
months
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
$348.00
$696.00
$348.00
$2,497.00
$49.00
$1,054.00
$37.00
$206.00
$118.00
$870.00
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
$357.00
$713.00
$357.00
$2,559.00
$50.00
$1,080.00
$38.00
$211.00
$121.00
$892.00
Mid-
Year
Rate
(before
Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective
Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
N
N
N
N
N
N
y
y
y
y
y
Additional Description
Addressing By-law
Per new lot created or addressed - includes Addressing By-law
Per Street Name - includes Street Naming By-law. Requires consultation with Street Naming
Working Group
Per Street Name - includes Street Naming By-law. Requires research and consultation with
Street Naming Working Group
Per Address/Unit/Lot/Block - includes Addressing By-law
Records preparation, compilation and dispatch to the OLT
Hard copy print for each Secondary Plan
Hard copy print
Hard copy print
See Town's Planning Applications File Maintenance and Closure Policy
See Town's Planning Applications File Maintenance and Closure Policy
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
Additional Description
The fee will be collected to a maximum of 24 months. The application would be closed in
accordance with the Town's Planning Applications File Maintenance and Closure Policy and a
new application will be required with the current applicable fees.
Beyond 6 months and every 6 months thereafter
Loaded Hourly rate for information search plus the cost of copying per sheet as per Schedule
L of the Town's Fees and Charges By-law for paper copies
Others: Potential purchasers of properties where inquiries are over and above zoning
information (typically with larger properties or ongoing applications), information letter for
complex inquiries, property information reports, any others as deemed applicable by the
Director of Development Services and his/her designate
New/
Revised
{other than
indexation)
Item
Goods/Services Provided
b)
File Maintenance Fee after six
(6) months and beyond
Unit of
Measure
Per
Application
After six (6)
months and
beyond
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
$1,745.00
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
$1,789.00
Mid-
Year
Rate
(before
Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective
Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
y
20.
Site Plan Agreement and
Development Agreement
maintenance fee - If executed
copies are not returned to the
Town by the Owner/Applicant
after the issuance of the final
copy of the Agreements for
execution
Per
Agreement
$555.00
$569.00
N
21.
Request for various studies
Per study
request or
number of
studies
obtained
through
information
search
Loaded Hourly
Loaded Hourly
rate for
rate for
information
information
search plus the
search plus the
cost of copying
cost of copying
per sheet as per
per sheet as per
Schedule L of
Schedule L of
the Town's Fees
the Town's Fees
and Charges By-
and Charges By-
law for paper
law for paper
copies
copies
N
from previous applications or
projects and Municipal Staff
cost recovery for non-planning
application requests
Item
22.
23.
Goods/Services Provided
GIS Map Request
Heritage Planning: Preliminary
Evaluation Report for Buildings
listed on the Town's Built
Heritage Inventory
Unit of
Measure
Per map
requested
Flat Fee
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
Loaded Hourly
rate plus the
cost of
production of
map (paper
copies)
Arch E -$32
Arch D -$27
Tabloid -$15
Legal and
Letter-$10
Town Street
Maps
Town Street
Map - Large
Format -$32
Street Index -
Map Book -
$155
Street Index -
Map Book-
Individual Pages
- See rates
above based on
size
$1,089.00
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Loaded Hourly
rate plus the
cost of
production of
map (paper
copies)
Arch E -$32
Arch D -$27
Tabloid -$15
Legal and
Letter-$10
Town Street
Maps
Town Street
Map - Large
Format -$32
Street Index -
Map Book-
$155
Street Index -
Map Book-
Individual Pages
- See rates
above based on
size
$1,116.00
Mid-
Year
Rate
(before
Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective
Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
N
N
Additional Description
Loaded Hourly rate plus the cost of production of map (paper copies)
Arch E -$32
Arch D -$27
Tabloid -$15
Legal and Letter-$10
Town Street Maps
(Loaded hourly rates not applicable as these standard costs for maps that do not require
customization)
Town Street Map -Large Format -$32
Street Index - Map Book-$155
Street Index - Map Book- Individual Pages - See rates above based on the size
Prepared by Town staff, at the request of the Owner or applicant, for properties listed in the
Town's Built Heritage Inventory that may be exempted from Cultural Heritage Impact
Assessment, as determined by staff and subject to the discretion of staff's opinion and
availability (For properties that do not require extensive research)
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
24.
Application to Establish Legal
Non-Conforming Uses
Flat Fee
$1,500.00
$1,538.00
N
Fee to cover the cost for Application to Establish a Legal Non-Conforming Use
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-
Year
Rate
(before
Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective
Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
25.
Municipal Water Supply and
Sewage Allocation
Flat Fee
$1000.00
See "Municipal Water Supply and Sewage Allocation By-law" By-law 2026-051-RE
To cover Development Planning and Development Engineering staff time for intake, review
and processing of the Request. The fee shall be split between Development Services and
Engineering Public Works.
New
a)
Application for Capacity
Availability Review Request
(CARR} - if submitted prior to
the formal Planning Act
Application
N
New
Application for Capacity
Availability Review Request (4-
10 additional residential units)
Flat Fee
$400.00
N
See "Municipal Water Supply and Sewage Allocation By-law" By-law 2026-051-RE
To cover Development Planning and Development Engineering staff time for intake, review
and processing of the Request. The fee shall be split between Development Services and
Engineering Public Works.
New
c)
First or Second Extension for
Reserved or Committed
Allocation (Planning Act
Application Required}
$ 500.00
N
See "Municipal Water Supply and Sewage Allocation By-law" By-law 2026-051-RE
New
d)
First or Second Extension for
Reserved or Committed
Allocation (4-10 residential
units)
$ 200.00
N
See "Municipal Water Supply and Sewage Allocation By-law" By-law 2026-051-RE
New
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "G"
SERVICE AREA: TAX AND REVENUE
FINANCE SERVICES COMMISSION
Item
Goods / Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
2.
Certificates:
a)
Combined Tax and Water Certificates
Per Account
$112.00
$115.00
N
Verbal Information provided once certificate is
produced (up to 3 months from date of
certificate)
3.
Account Details:
a)
Property Tax Bill Reprint
Each
$21.00
$22.00
N
This fee pertains to second and subsequent
reprint requests. The first reprint is free of
charge.
b)
Water Bill Reprint
Each
$21.00
$22.00
N
This fee pertains to second and subsequent
reprint requests. The first reprint is free of
charge.
c)
Water Statement of Account - Summary
Per Account
$16.00
$16.00
N
Summary Page only
d)
Water Statement of Account - Detailed
Per Account
$41.00
$42.00
N
Includes Transaction History
e)
Tax Statement of Account - Summary
Per Account
$16.00
$16.00
N
Summary Page only
f)
Tax Statement of Account - Detailed
Per Account
$41.00
$42.00
N
Includes Transaction History
g)
Mortgage Company - Status of Account
Each Roll
$16.00
$16.00
N
Total taxes owing at time of request
h)
Mortgage Company - Detailed Statement
Each Roll
$46.00
$47.00
N
Breakdown of taxes owing by instalment/year
4.
Account Analysis:
a)
Water Account Analysis/Research (1 hr min.)
Per Hour
$46.00
$47.00
N
Fee for analysis of water account
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "G"
SERVICE AREA: TAX AND REVENUE
FINANCE SERVICES COMMISSION
Item
Goods / Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
b)
Property Tax Account Analysis/Research (1 hr min.)
Per Hour
$46.00
$47.00
N
Fee for analysis of tax account
c)
Refund Credit Balance Status Fee
Per Tax Year
$31.00
$32.00
N
A fee for professional representatives acting on
behalf of the taxpayer who are requesting a
refund transfer credit balance status. (i.e.
Tax Appeals)
5.
Water Account Fees:
a)
Final Read/New Account Setup Fee
Per Meter
$75.00
$77.00
N
Purchasers cost - to read water meters on
closing
b)
Additional Account Changes
Per Account
$41.00
$42.00
N
Including change of name, address, tenants
etc.
c)
Overdue Water Accounts
Per Account
N
A 1.25% penalty shall be applied on accounts
balances outstanding the first day of each
month.
d)
Adding Water Arrears to Tax Roll
Per Account
$36.00
$37.00
N
(Arrears added to Tax Roll will be charged
interest at a rate of 1.25% per month.)
e)
Outside Collection Administration Charge
Per Account
$36.00
$37.00
N
6.
Tax Sale Costs:
a)
First Notices - 3 Years Arrears Important Notice
Each
$58.00
$59.00
N
Administration fee (including title search)
b)
Final Letter prior to Registration
Each
$174.00
$178.00
N
Administration fee (including title search and
registered document fees)
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "G"
SERVICE AREA: TAX AND REVENUE
FINANCE SERVICES COMMISSION
Item
Goods / Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
c)
Preparation: Set up files and prepare for tax
registration
Each
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
N
d)
Tax Registration: Includes preparing and registering
a cancellation Certificate, if required)
Each
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
N
e)
Cancellation Certificate for Pre-existing Tax Arrears
Certificate
Each
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
N
f)
Notices under the Farm Debt Mediation Act
Per
Addressee
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
N
g)
Notices under the Bankruptcy Act
Per
Addressee
$78.00
$80.00
N
h)
Additional Farm Debt Notices or Bankruptcy Notices,
if required
Each
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
N
i)
Execution Searches (Sheriff's Certificates)
Per Name
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
N
j)
Copies of Executions (Writs of Seizure and Sale
Each
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
N
k)
Corporate Searches
Each
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
N
l)
Additional First Notices, if required
Each
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
N
m)
Final Notices (includes updating title search)
Each
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
N
n)
Final Notices, plus per Notice
Each
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
N
o)
Additional Notices, if required
Each
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
N
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "G"
SERVICE AREA: TAX AND REVENUE
FINANCE SERVICES COMMISSION
Item
Goods / Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
p)
Extension Agreement (includes preparation of by- law
and report to Council)
Each
$349.00
$358.00
N
q)
Tax Sale (does not include cost of advertisements or
the cost of a survey, if needed)
Each
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
N
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "H"
SERVICE AREA: GENERAL
FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
1. Request - Fire Report
Per Report
$142.00
$146.00
Y
2. Request - Investigation Report
Per Report
$284.00
$291.00
Y
3. File Search
Per Request
$142.00
$146.00
Y
4. Yearly Burn Permit
Per Request
$50.00
$51.00
Y
5. Oversized 5-Day Burn Permit
Per Request
$55.00
$285.00
Y
Oversized 5 Day burn permit fee including
inspection fee
6. Fireworks Permit, Pyrotechnics/Display
Per Request
$142.00
$146.00
Y
7. Request - Apartment/Office Inspection
Per Inspection
$228.00
$234.00
Y
8.
Request-Industrial Inspections-Single Unit
Per Single Unit
$228.00
$234.00
Y
Request-Industrial Inspections-each additional
Additional Units
$112.00
$115.00
Y
9. Request- LLBO Inspection
Per Inspection
$192.00
$197.00
Y
10. Request - Day Care, Day Nursery, Home
Per Inspection
$192.00
$197.00
Y
11. Request Inspections - OTHER
Per Request
$228.00
$234.00
Y
12. Fire Safety Plan Review
Initial
Submission
$207.00
$212.00
Y
13. Risk Safety Management Plan
Per Submission
$73.00 per hour
(minimum one
hour)
$75.00 per hour
(minimum one
hour)
Y
14. Review of Plans, Site Visits, Meetings
Per Item
$73.00 per hour
(minimum one
hour)
$75.00 per hour
(minimum one
hour)
Y
15. Review of Pre-consultation and CAPP Phase 2
and 3 Site Plan Applications
Per application
$250.00
$256.00
Y
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "H"
SERVICE AREA: GENERAL
FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
16. Review of Site Plan Application
Per application
$500.00
$513.00
Y
17. Review of Minister Zoning Order
Per application
$1,500.00
$1,538.00
Y
18. Review of Draft Plan of Subdivision
Per application
$1,500.00
$1,538.00
Y
19. Fire Route Application, Site Inspection &
Approval
Per Site
$228.00
$234.00
Y
20. Additional Rental Units (to achieve compliance
with Registration by-law) Inspection & Approval
Per Site
$568.00
$582.00
Y
21.
Highway Incidents (under authority of the
Ministry of Transportation)
Per Vehicle
(1st hour or part
thereof)
$559.86
$570.50
20%
N
Per Apparatus As Established by the Ministry
of Transportation
**20% Admin cost to a maximum of $350 per
incident
Each Additional
½ hr
$279.93
$285.25
22.
Motor Vehicle Incidents
Per Vehicle
(1st hour or part
thereof)
$559.86
$570.50
20%
N
Each Additional
½ hr
$279.93
$285.25
23. Attending a False Alarm after second and
subsequent alarms within a 12 month period
Per Vehicle
(1st hour or part
thereof)
$559.86
$570.50
20%
N
Each Additional
½ hr
$279.93
$285.25
24. Attendance of each fire apparatus needed to
extinguish or control Open Air Burning
Per Vehicle
(1st hour or part
thereof)
$559.86
$570.50
20%
N
Each Additional
½ hr
$279.93
$285.25
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "H"
SERVICE AREA: GENERAL
FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
25. All Hazardous Materials Calls
- All Materials used, lost or damaged
Per Vehicle
(1st hour or part
thereof)
$559.86
$570.50
20%
N
Per Apparatus As Established by the Ministry
of Transportation
**20% Admin cost to a maximum of $350 per
incident
Each Additional
½ hr
$279.93
$285.25
26.
All Gas Line/Watermain Breaks that are caused
by Human Error
- All Materials used, lost or damaged
Per Vehicle
(1st hour or part
thereof)
$559.86
$570.50
20%
N
Each Additional
½ hr
$279.93
$285.25
27. Attendance of each apparatus and staff needed
for a special event
Per Vehicle
(1st hour or part
thereof)
$670.00
$855.75
20%
Y
Current MTO rate per apparatus & personnel/
hour x 1.5 to cover staff overtime plus any
costs to Whitchurch-Stouffville Fire and
Emergency Services
Each Additional
½ hr
$335.00
$427.88
28. Indemnification Technology - Fire Marque
See Description
See Description
Y
Current MTO rate per apparatus & personnel/
hour plus any costs to Whitchurch-Stouffville
Fire and Emergency Services or the Town of
Whitchurch-Stouffville for each and every call
29.
Duties as authorized under the Establishing &
Regulating By-Law & the Fire Protection and
Prevention Act, 1997. That would include but
not limited to fire investigation services,
hoarding remediation and property security.
Per Event
20%
Y
Rates vary dependent upon services provided
30. Provide and install smoke and / or carbon
monoxide alarms / lock boxes
Cost of smoke
and / or carbon
monoxide alarm
/ lock box
Y
Cost recovery
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "H"
SERVICE AREA: GENERAL
FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
31. Classroom Rental
Per Day
$443.00
$454.00
Y
32. Trade Shows, Festivals. Special Functions
Per Event
$73.00 per hour
(minimum one
hour)
$75.00 per hour
(minimum one
hour)
Y
$75.00 per hour to align with actual costs
33. Practical Extinguisher Training
Per 1 hour
session up to
20 persons
using
department
equipment
$253.00
$259.00
Y
Additional
sessions for
groups/
businesses
requiring more
than 1 session
$110.00
$113.00
Y
34. Fire Response for Non-permitted Uses (zoning
infractions, event centres etc.)
Per Vehicle
(1st hour or part
thereof)
$559.86
$570.50
20%
N
Each Additional
½ hr
$279.93
$285.25
20%
N
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "I"
SERVICE AREA: LEGAL
OFFICE OF THE CAO
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
1.
Town's Consent to Transfer or Charge (Land
Titles Act, s.118)
Each
$175.00
$179.00
N
2.
Legal fees & disbursements for the registration
and/or removal of each Order
Each
$597.00
$612.00
Y
In addition to any other fees payable relating to
to the infraction
3.
Subdivision Agreement
Each
$13,928.00
$14,276.00
Y
In addition to any other applicable departmental
fees quoted in this by-law. Additional fees shall
be applicable, in Staff's discretion acting
reasonably, at Staff's hourly rate where an
agreement has been sent for execution and the
applicant requests multiple amendments
resulting in the preparation of more than 2
execution versions.
4.
Amendment to Subdivision Agreement
Each
$4,236.00
$4,342.00
Y
In addition to any other applicable departmental
fees quoted in this by-law. Additional fees shall
be applicable, in Staff's discretion acting
reasonably, at Staff's hourly rate where an
agreement has been sent for execution and the
applicant requests multiple amendments
resulting in the preparation of more than 2
execution versions.
5.
Pre-Servicing (Earthworks) Agreement
Each
$3,028.00
$3,104.00
Y
In addition to any other applicable departmental
fees quoted in this by-law. Additional fees shall
be applicable, in Staff's discretion acting
reasonably, at Staff's hourly rate where an
agreement has been sent for execution and the
applicant requests multiple amendments
resulting in the preparation of more than 2
execution versions.
Revised
Description
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "I"
SERVICE AREA: LEGAL
OFFICE OF THE CAO
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
6.
Servicing Agreement
Each
$2,423.00
$2,484.00
Y
In addition to any other applicable departmental
fees quoted in this by-law. Additional fees shall
be applicable, in Staff's discretion acting
reasonably, at Staff's hourly rate where an
agreement has been sent for execution and the
applicant requests multiple amendments
resulting in the preparation of more than 2
execution versions.
Revised
Description
7.
Temporary Sales Centre Agreement
Each
$1,745.00
$1,789.00
Y
Additional fees shall be applicable, in Staff's
discretion acting reasonably, at Staff's hourly
rate where an agreement has been sent for
execution and the applicant requests multiple
amendments resulting in the preparation of
more than 2 execution versions.
8.
Temporary Model Home(s) Agreement
Each
$3,633.00
$3,724.00
Y
Per each model home unit. Additional fees shall
be applicable, in Staff's discretion acting
reasonably, at Staff's hourly rate where an
agreement has been sent for execution and the
applicant requests multiple amendments
resulting in the preparation of more than 2
execution versions.
9.
Minor Encroachment Agreement
Each
$1,337.00
$1,370.00
Y
In addition to any other applicable departmental
fees quoted in this by-law. Additional fees shall
be applicable, in Staff's discretion acting
reasonably, at Staff's hourly rate where an
agreement has been sent for execution and the
applicant requests multiple amendments
resulting in the preparation of more than 2
execution versions.
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "I"
SERVICE AREA: LEGAL
OFFICE OF THE CAO
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
10. Major Encroachment Agreement
Each
$2,776.00
$2,845.00
Y
In addition to any other applicable departmental
fees quoted in this by-law. Additional fees shall
be applicable, in Staff's discretion acting
reasonably, at Staff's hourly rate where an
agreement has been sent for execution and the
applicant requests multiple amendments
resulting in the preparation of more than 2
execution versions.
11. Condominium Agreement
Each
$8,300.00
$8,508.00
Y
In addition to any other applicable departmental
fees quoted in this by-law. Additional fees shall
be applicable, in Staff's discretion acting
reasonably, at Staff's hourly rate where an
agreement has been sent for execution and the
applicant requests multiple amendments
resulting in the preparation of more than 2
execution versions.
12. Amendment to Condominium Agreement
Each
$4,888.00
$5,010.00
Y
In addition to any other applicable departmental
fees quoted in this by-law. Additional fees shall
be applicable, in Staff's discretion acting
reasonably, at Staff's hourly rate where an
agreement has been sent for execution and the
applicant requests multiple amendments
resulting in the preparation of more than 2
execution versions.
13. Registration of Each Phase (beyond 1st Phase) for
Subdivisions and Condominiums
Beyond 1st
Phase
Time billed at an
hourly rate plus
disbursements
Time billed at an
hourly rate plus
disbursements
Y
Time to be billed at the hourly rate quoted in this
Schedule, together with any disbursements, in
addition to any other applicable departmental
fees quoted in this by-
law.
14. Site Plan Agreements:
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "I"
SERVICE AREA: LEGAL
OFFICE OF THE CAO
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
a)
Site Plan Agreement (simple)
Each
$3,253.00
$3,334.00
Y
In addition to any other applicable departmental
fees quoted in this by-law. Additional fees shall
be applicable, in Staff's discretion acting
reasonably, at Staff's hourly rate where an
agreement has been sent for execution and the
applicant requests multiple amendments
resulting in the preparation of more than 2
execution versions.
b)
Site Plan Agreement (complex)
Each
$5,551.00
$5,690.00
Y
In addition to any other applicable departmental
fees quoted in this by-law. Additional fees shall
be applicable, in Staff's discretion acting
reasonably, at Staff's hourly rate where an
agreement has been sent for execution and the
applicant requests multiple amendments
resulting in the preparation of more than 2
execution versions.
15. Development Agreement
Each
$2,220.00
$2,276.00
Y
In addition to any other applicable departmental
fees quoted in this by-law. Additional fees shall
be applicable, in Staff's discretion acting
reasonably, at Staff's hourly rate where an
agreement has been sent for execution and the
applicant requests multiple amendments
resulting in the preparation of more than 2
execution versions.
16. Development Letter of Undertaking
Each
$597.00
$612.00
Y
In addition to any other applicable
departmental fees quoted in this by-law.
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "I"
SERVICE AREA: LEGAL
OFFICE OF THE CAO
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
17. Development Charges Act Agreement
Each
$5,551.00
$5,690.00
Y
Agreements entered into pursuant to the
Development Charges Act, or in connection with
Development Charge eligible projects. In
addition to any other applicable departmental
fees quoted in this by-law. Additional fees shall
be applicable, in Staff's discretion acting
reasonably, at Staff's hourly rate where an
agreement has been sent for execution and the
applicant requests multiple amendments
resulting in the preparation of more than 2
execution versions.
18. Amending Agreements:
a)
Site Plans
Each
$1,375.00
$1,409.00
Y
In addition to any other applicable departmental
fees quoted in this by-law. Additional fees shall
be applicable, in Staff's discretion acting
reasonably, at Staff's hourly rate where an
agreement has been sent for execution and the
applicant requests multiple amendments
resulting in the preparation of more than 2
execution versions.
b)
Development
Each
$1,375.00
$1,409.00
Y
In addition to any other applicable departmental
fees quoted in this by-law. Additional fees shall
be applicable, in Staff's discretion acting
reasonably, at Staff's hourly rate where an
agreement has been sent for execution and the
applicant requests multiple amendments
resulting in the preparation of more than 2
execution versions.
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "I"
SERVICE AREA: LEGAL
OFFICE OF THE CAO
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
19.
Consent or Minor Variance where Land is to be
Conveyed to any Public Authorities, or on which
Conservation Easements are placed.
Time billed at an
hourly rate plus
disbursements
Time billed at an
hourly rate plus
disbursements
Y
Time to be billed at the hourly rate quoted in
this Schedule, together with any
disbursements.
20. Simple Miscellaneous Agreement (minimum)
Each
$1,570.00
$1,609.00
Y
In addition to any other applicable departmental
fees quoted in this by-law. Additional fees shall
be applicable, in Staff's discretion acting
reasonably, at Staff's hourly rate where an
agreement has been sent for execution and the
applicant requests multiple amendments
resulting in the preparation of more than 2
execution versions.
21. Complex Miscellaneous Agreement (minimum)
Each
$13,928.00
$14,276.00
Y
In addition to any other applicable departmental
fees quoted in this by-law. Additional fees shall
be applicable, in Staff's discretion acting
reasonably, at Staff's hourly rate where an
agreement has been sent for execution and the
applicant requests multiple amendments
resulting in the preparation of more than 2
execution versions.
22. Fill/Site Alteration Agreements and
Amendments:
a)
Under 4,000 m3
Each
$1,816.00
$1,861.00
Y
In addition to the applicable fees quoted in
Schedule "F". Additional fees shall be
applicable, in Staff's discretion acting
reasonably, at Staff's hourly rate where an
agreement has been sent for execution and
the applicant requests multiple amendments
resulting in the preparation of more than 2
execution versions.
Revised
Description
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "I"
SERVICE AREA: LEGAL
OFFICE OF THE CAO
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
b)
Over 4,000 m3
Each
$9,085.00
$9,312.00
Y
In addition to the applicable fees quoted in
Schedule "F". Additional fees shall be
applicable, in Staff's discretion acting
reasonably, at Staff's hourly rate where an
agreement has been sent for execution and
the applicant requests multiple amendments
resulting in the preparation of more than 2
execution versions.
Revised
Description
23. Demolition Deferral Agreement
Each
$2,423.00
$2,484.00
Y
In addition to the applicable fees quoted in
Schedule "E". Additional fees shall be
applicable, in Staff's discretion acting
reasonably, at Staff's hourly rate where an
agreement has been sent for execution and
the applicant requests multiple amendments
resulting in the preparation of more than 2
execution versions.
24. Conditional Building Permit Agreement:
a)
Residential
Each
$3,633.00
$3,724.00
Y
Plus $1,000.00 per dwelling unit, to a maximum
amount as per the CBO, and in addition to any
other applicable departmental
fees quoted in this by-law.
Revised
Description
b)
Non-residential
Each
$7,267.00
$7,449.00
Y
Plus $1,000.00 per 10,000 sq ft or part thereof,
to a maximum amount as per the CBO, and in
addition to any other applicable departmental
fees quoted in this by-law.
Revised
Description
25. Legal File Maintenance Fee at three (3) months
Per
Agreement
$509.00
$522.00
Y
Applicable when a finalized agreement has
been sent to the applicant for execution, but
the agreement remains unexecuted for a
period of three (3) months or more, where
amendments to the agreement become
necessary due to the delay in execution.
26. By-law registration fees
Each
$418.00
$428.00
Y
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "I"
SERVICE AREA: LEGAL
OFFICE OF THE CAO
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
27. Removal of Subdivision Agreement from
title/Partial Compliance (per dwelling or unit)
Each
$418.00
$428.00
Y
28. Discharge or release of a registered document not
otherwise listed in this Schedule
Each
$290.00
$297.00
Y
Any registration fees shall be in addition to
this amount.
29. Legal Fees & disbursements for the sale of
municipal property
Each
$1,494.00
$1,531.00
Y
30. Claims Collection Fee
Each
$555.00
$569.00
Y
In addition to any other applicable
departmental fees quoted in this by-law.
31. Solicitor and external legal services
Each
Instance
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
20%
Y
Actual Cost plus 20% Admin Fee
32. Law Clerk hourly rate
Each Hour
$132.00
$135.00
Y
NOTE: All fees and charges are subject to H.S.T. and full cost recovery including but not limited to, registration fees or courier costs, as applicable. All fees may be increased based on the complexity and nature of
the Agreement, document or service as determined by Town legal staff, based on the hourly rates quoted above. In the event that outside counsel is used, the applicant will bear the cost of outside counsel, plus a 20%
administrative fee for the invoice.
Revised
Description
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "J"
SERVICE AREA: COMMUNITY SERVICES
Fees and charges are governed by the Community Services User Fee Schedule and associated User Fee Policy.
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "K"
SERVICE AREA: GENERAL
CORPORATE WIDE
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
1.
Photocopies:
(8.5"x11", 11"x14", 11"x17")
a)
Black and White
Per Page
$0.07
$0.07
Y
Charge for additional staff time for Information
Search may apply.
b)
Colour Copies
Per Page
$0.64
$0.66
Y
2.
Large Scale Copies:
(24"X36")
a)
Black and White
Per Page
$2.27
$2.33
Y
Charge for additional staff time for Information
Search may apply.
b)
Colour Copies
Per Page
$22.74
$23.31
Y
3.
Corporate Administrative
20%
20%
N
% of Actual Cost, where applicable
4.
Responding to requests for non-listed, non-
prescribed or outside Municipal Services
Each
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
Corp
Admin
Fee
Y
Actual Cost plus Corporate Administrative Fee as
defined under Schedule K, item 3
5.
External Reproduction of Plans
Cost of
Reproduction
Cost
Cost
Corp
Admin
Fee
Y
Actual Cost plus Corporate Administrative Fee as
defined under Schedule K, item 3
6.
Information Search
Hourly
Corp
Admin
Fee
Y
Hourly rate plus Corporate Administrative fee as
defined under Schedule K, item 3. Used to cover
staff time where other fees do not apply.
7
IT Support
Each
N/A
$300.00
Y
New
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "L"
SERVICE AREA: ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
1.
Site Alteration Fees, Deposits and Securities (except where exempt by By-law 2019-068-RE):
a)
For Minor Site Alterations of less than 450m³ on any one property:
i.
Application Fee (Due at Application Submission
Time)
Flat Fee (Per
Application
$174.00
$450.00
N
Sites less than 450m³, plus legal fees in Schedule
"J"
Revised
ii.
Cash Deposit
(Due at Application Submission)
Flat Fee
(Per
Application)
$1,163.0
0
$1,192.0
0
20%
N
Deposit to cover the cost of consultants,
inspections, audits and any other application
specific technical, legal and support services, etc.
Cash Deposit Account must be replenished upon
request of the Town. Peer Review and Application
processing will stop if the account is exhausted.
Permit Administration and oversight will stop, and
the Permit may be revoked if the account is
exhausted.
iii.
Security Deposit
(Due at Permit Issuance)
Flat Fee per m³
of a total cut
and fill site
alteration
volume.
$11.1
0
$11.38
N
Letter of Credit or cash held by the Town that may
be used at the Town's discretion to address the
failure to
comply with an Order.
The Town may access the Security Deposit to
retain professional services or contractors to
conduct work to achieve compliance with an Order
made under the
Site Alteration and Fill By-law.
If the Town draws upon the Security Deposit, the
Owner will top up the Security Deposit upon request
of the Town.
iv. Volumetric Fee (Municipal Service Fee)
(Due at Permit Issuance)
Per m3
$1.14
$1.17
N
Volumetric Fees do not apply to all material to be
used during the site alteration, if the material is not
imported or exported using public roads.
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "L"
SERVICE AREA: ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective
Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
b)
For Small Site Alterations of less than 1,500 m³ on any one property:
i.
Application Fee
(Due at Application Submission Time)
Flat Fee
(Per
Application)
$1,279.00
$1,311.00
N
Sites less than 1,500 m³, plus legal fees in
Schedule "J"
ii.
Cash Deposit
(Due at Application Submission)
Flat Fee
(Per
Application)
$4,745.00
$4,864.00
20%
N
Deposit to cover the cost of consultants,
inspections, audits and any other application
specific technical, legal and support services, etc.
Plus, Flat fee
per m³ of total
cut and fill site
alteration
volume.
$1.14
$1.17
Cash Deposit Account must be replenished upon
request of the Town. Peer Review and Application
processing will stop if the account is exhausted.
Permit Administration and oversight will stop, and
the Permit may be revoked if the account is
exhausted.
iii.
Security Deposit
(Due at Permit Issuance)
Flat Fee per m³
of a total cut
and fill site
alteration
volume. (Per
Application)
$5.55
$5.69
N
Letter of Credit or cash held by the Town that may
be used at the Town's discretion to address the
failure to
comply with an Order.
The Town may access the Security Deposit to
retain professional services or contractors to
conduct work to achieve compliance with an Order
made under the
Site Alteration and Fill By-law.
If the Town draws upon the Security Deposit, the
Owner will top up the Security Deposit upon request
of the Town.
iv.
Volumetric Fee (Municipal Service Fee)
(Due at Permit Issuance)
Per m3
$1.14
$1.17
N
Volumetric Fees do not apply to all material to be
used during the site alteration, if the material is not
imported or exported using public roads.
v.
Permit Renewal Fee
Flat Fee
$582.00
$597.00
N
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "L"
SERVICE AREA: ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective
Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
c)
For Medium Site Alterations of less than 4,000 m³ on any one property:
i.
Application Fee
(Due at Application Submission Time)
Flat Fee
(Per
Application)
$2,035.00
$2,086.00
N
Sites of 4,000 m3, plus legal fees in Schedule "J"
ii.
Cash Deposit
(Due at Application Submission)
Flat Fee
(Per
Application)
$4,745.00
$4,864.00
20%
N
Deposit to cover the cost of consultants,
inspections, audits and any other application
specific technical, legal and support services, etc.
Plus, Flat fee
per m³ of total
cut and fill site
alteration
volume.
$1.14
$1.17
Cash Deposit Account must be replenished upon
request of the Town. Peer Review and Application
processing will stop if the account is exhausted.
Permit Administration and oversight will stop, and
the Permit may be revoked if the account is
exhausted.
iii.
Security Deposit
(Due at Permit Issuance)
Flat Fee per m³
of a total cut
and fill site
alteration
volume.
$5.68
$5.83
N
Letter of Credit or cash held by the Town that may
be used at the Town's discretion to address the
failure to
comply with an Order.
The Town may access the Security Deposit to
retain professional services or contractors to
conduct work to achieve compliance with an Order
made under the
Site Alteration and Fill By-law.
If the Town draws upon the Security Deposit, the
Owner will top up the Security Deposit upon request
of the Town.
iv.
Volumetric Fee (Municipal Service Fee)
(Due at Permit Issuance)
Per m3
$1.31
$1.34
N
Volumetric Fees do not apply to all material to be
used during the site alteration, if the material is not
imported or exported using public roads.
v. Permit Renewal Fee
Flat Fee
$757.00
$776.00
N
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "L"
SERVICE AREA: ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective
Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
d)
For Large Site Alterations of 4,000m3 or greater on any one property:
i.
Application Fee
(Due at Application Submission Time)
Flat Fee (Per
Application)
$3,024.00
$3,100.00
N
Sites of $4,000 m3 or greater, plus legal fees in
Schedule "J"
ii.
Cash Deposit
(Due at Application Submission)
Flat Fee
(Per
Application)
$11,864.00
$12,161.00
20%
N
Deposit to cover the cost of staff time,
consultants, inspections, audits and any other
application technical, legal and support services,
etc.
Plus, Flat fee
per m³ of total
cut and fill site
alteration
volume to a
maximum of
$102,000
.
$1.14
$1.17
Peer Review and Application processing will stop,
and the permit may be revoked if the account is
exhausted. Permit Administration and oversight
will stop, and the permit may be revoked if the
account is exhausted.
iii.
Security Deposit
(Due at Permit Issuance)
Annual Deposit
$59,315.00
$60,798.00
N
Letter of Credit or cash held by the Town that may
be used at the Town's discretion to address the
failure to
comply with an Order.
The Town may access the Security Deposit to
retain professional services or contractors to
conduct work to achieve compliance with an Order
made under the
Site Alteration and Fill By-law.
Plus, Fee per
m³ of a total cut
and fill site
alteration
volume from
previous year
(estimated in
first year)
$1.14
$1.17
N
If the Town draws upon the Security Deposit, the
Owner will top up the Security Deposit upon request
of the Town.
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "L"
SERVICE AREA: ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective
Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
iv
Volumetric Fee (Municipal Service Fee)
(Due at Permit Issuance)
Per m3
$1.31
$1.34
N
Volumetric Fees do not apply to all material to be
used during the site alteration, if the material is not
imported or exported using public roads.
v.
Permit Renewal Fee
Flat Fee
$757.00
$776.00
N
e)
Fill Management Plan Amendment Fee
Flat Fee
$1,163.00
$1,192.00
N
f)
Site Alteration Violation and Investigation Fee
In any situation where work or activities have been undertaken for which a Permit is required in accordance with the Site Alteration and Fill By-law but was not obtained, a
Site
g)
Site Alteration Repeat Violation and
Investigation
Fee
In any situation where work or activities have been undertaken for which a Permit is required in accordance with the Site Alteration and Fill By-law but was not obtained, a
Site
Alteration and Fill By-law Violation and Investigation Fee shall be paid in addition to the fee noted above (as listed in Schedule "F", Item 1. (f)). The Site Alteration
Violation and
h)
Overfill Violation Fee
Per m3 of
excess fill
brought into the
site above the
Town approved
volume or
elevation
$22.20
$22.76
N
Fee to deal with fill issues on overfilled sites
beyond the Town approved volume or elevation on
the Fill Management Plan. Any fill imported or
moved onto a property without approval will be
considered overfill. This fee will be charged at the
discretion of Director of Development Services.
i)
Drone Investigation Survey Fee
Hourly
$332.69
$341.01
Y
Survey costs associated with site alterations,
developments, rural buildings and other
investigation surveys (pre-condition site surveys,
by-law enforcement, etc.). Surveys will be carried
out prior to
and upon completion of the fill importation.
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "L"
SERVICE AREA: ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
j)
Drone Survey Processing Fee
Hourly
$167.00
$171.00
Y
Processing of survey data associated with site
alterations, developments, rural buildings and
other investigation surveys (pre-condition site
surveys, by- law enforcement, etc.). Data
processing will be carried out prior to and upon
completion of the fill importation.
k)
Survey Volumetric Fee (Municipal Service Fee)
Per m3 of
imported
or
exported
fill
$0.02
$0.02
N
Volumetric fee (Municipal Service Fee) charged for
all imported or exported material for all site
alterations, developments, and rural buildings.
l)
Excess Soil Movement Fee for Developments
Per m3 of
imported
or
exported
fill
$0.94
$0.97
N
Volumetric fee (Municipal Service Fee) to be
charged for all excess soils moved in development
projects.
2.
Review Deposit / Fees - Legal / Engineering
/ Hydrology / Geotechnical / Landscape and
other consultant costs
Cost of
Service
Cost of
Service
20%
N
Cost to cover staff time (loaded rate), consultants,
inspections, audits and any other application
specific technical, legal and support services, etc.
An Administration Fee of 20% will be applied to all
Consultant Costs.
Will be used for complex or large development
applications and for other work beyond the
technical
expertise of Town staff.
Deposits may be taken or topped up at the request
of the Town Engineer or Designate based on the
estimate.
At all times there shall be a deposit of $10,000
or 3.5% of the estimated construction cost,
whichever
value is greater.
3.
Municipal Staff Cost Recovery
Cost of Service
Cost of Service
20%
N
Loaded Hourly Rate plus Corporate
Administrative overhead of 20% will be used to
cover staff time where other fees do not apply.
Shall be drawn from
the Review Deposit.
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "L"
SERVICE AREA: ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/ Revised
(other than
indexation)
4.
Residential Grading Fee
Flat fee Per
Dwelling
Unit
$611.00
$626.00
N
5.
Engineering Review and Inspections of Site
Plans:
a)
Engineering Inspections of Site Plans for
release of securities.
Due at the time of the planning application
submission.
Flat Fee
$3,500.00
$3,588.00
Y
Assumes 2 inspections. Additional inspections will
be carried out at 1/2 the rate approved by Council.
Revised
b)
Major Site Plans
Residential => 3 units or lots Site Area => 0.5
ha
Cost per
Engineering
Submission
$1,600.00
$1,640.00
Y
Engineering review of site plans, zoning or OPAs.
c)
Minor Site Plans
Residential < 3 units or
lots
Site Area < 0.5 ha
Cost per
Engineering
Submission
$1,100.00
$1,128.00
Y
Engineering review of site plans, zoning or OPAs.
6.
Engineering Review - Grading and Servicing
Drawings of Consent Applications, due at
the time of the planning application
submission
Flat Fee
$930.00
$953.00
Y
Assumes 2 reviews and 1 approval review by
Engineering. Additional reviews will be charged 1/3
of the rate approved by Council.
7.
Engineering Inspections of Consent
Applications, due at the time of the planning
application submission
Flat Fee
$1,284.00
$1,316.00
Y
Assumes 2 inspections for Consent Applications.
Additional inspections will be charged 1/2 of the
rate approved by Council.
8.
Engineering Review of Development, and
other miscellaneous documents including
but not limited to MOUs, Oak Ridges
Moraine letters for MECP/York Region
compliance and Draft Plan clearance letters.
Flat Fee
$930.00
$953.00
Y
Assumes 2 reviews and 1 approval review by
Engineering. Further review will require an additional
fee of $300 / review. Fee may be paid by cheque or
be collected from the development deposit accounts
including, Subdivision, Site Plans and Condominium
Plans.
9.
Engineering Review of Earthworks,
Servicing, Subdivision or Development
Agreements
Flat Fee
$2,855.00
$2,926.00
Y
Assumes 2 reviews and 1 approval review by
Engineering. Additional reviews and staff time where
meetings are required will be charged at the Loaded
Hourly Rate plus Corporate Administrative overhead
of 20%. Additional fees to cover staff time will be
drawn from the Review Deposit.
Revised
10.
Engineering Review of Temporary Sales
Centre and Model Home Agreement
Flat Fee
$930.00
$953.00
Y
Assumes 2 reviews and 1 approval review by
Engineering. Further review will require an
additional
fee of $315 / review
Revised
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "L"
SERVICE AREA: ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before
Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective
Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
11. Engineering Review of Capital Project
Development Charge Agreements
Flat Fee
$930.00
$953.00
Y
Assumes 2 reviews and 1 approval review by
Engineering. Further review will require an
additional fee of $315 / review
Revised
12. Engineering Review of Site Plan Agreement:
a)
Site Plan Agreement
Flat Fee
$930.00
$953.00
Y
Assumes 1 detailed reviews and 1 approval review
by Engineering. Further review or amendments will
require an additional fee of $615 / review.
Revised
13. Engineering Review of Site Alteration
Agreement
Flat Fee
$930.00
$953.00
Y
Assumes 2 reviews and 1 approval review by
Engineering. Further review or amendments
will
require an additional fee of $314 / review
Revised
14.
Administration Fees for Site Plans and
Subdivision after Approval
(Management / Non-technical
Administrative Costs)
Percentage of
construction
cost
1.00%
1.50%
Y
To be paid with the Site Plan Agreement, Pre-
servicing, Servicing, Development, and / or
Subdivision Agreement.
(Administration fees will not be double counted for
successive agreements)
Revised
15. Renewal Fee for Subdivisions
Flat Fee
$1,745.00
$1,789.00
Y
Annual renewal of subdivision after five years
(normal time frame for assumption).
Can be paid by cheque or by drawing on the
Review
Deposit.
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "L"
SERVICE AREA: ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before
Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective
Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
16. Signing of M-Plans
Flat Fee
$1,163.00
$1,192.00
Y
Plus staff time for review.
Can be paid by cheque or by drawing on the
Review Deposit.
17. Signing of Plans of Condominium
Flat Fee
$1,163.00
$1,192.00
Y
18. Signing of Schedules and Neighbourhood
Information Plans (NIPs)
Flat Fee
$1,163.00
$1,192.00
Y
19. Administration Fee - Private Developers
Cost of
Goods and
Services
Cost of Goods and
Services
50%
N
Applies to all recoverable (force account) work
completed on behalf of developers.
Administration fee will be applied on the tender
price and consulting services for the recoverable
work in addition to the loaded hourly rate charged
for the
project.
20. Cease Work Fee
Per Day
$11,632.00
$11,923.00
N
Daily charge after a cease work order has been
issued by the Town. To be drawn on the
development
security held by the Town.
21. Pre-Consultation Fees
a)
Pre-Consultation Fees
Flat Fee
$1,135.00
$1,163.00
N
Cost for engineering involvement for review of
pre- consultation application and one meeting.
Applicant will be charged the rate approved by
Council for any
additional meetings.
b)
Pre-Consultation Fees (Consent Applications)
Flat Fee
$568.00
$582.00
N
Cost for engineering involvement for review of
pre- consultation application and one meeting.
Applicant will be charged the rate approved by
Council for any
additional meetings.
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "L"
SERVICE AREA: ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective
Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
22. Engineering Review of Minor Variance
Applications
Flat Fee
$930.00
$953.00
Y
Assumes 2 reviews and 1 approval review by
Engineering. Further review will require an
additional fee of $600 / review.
23.
Earthworks, Servicing or Subdivision
Agreement maintenance fee - If executed
copies are not returned to the Town by the
Owner/Applicant after the issuance of the
final
copy of the Agreements for execution
Per Agreement
$722.00
$740.00
N
Beyond 6 months and every 6 months thereafter
24. Site Access Violation Fee
Per Violation
$1,110.00
$1,138.00
N
Charge for developers and other property owners
that have agreements with the Town to prevent
them from using prohibited roads (including but not
limited to Main Street, Bethesda Road, surface
treated roads, collector roads and local roads
within the Town. The prohibited roads will be listed
in the developer / property owner agreements with
the Town.
Developers and other property owners will be asked
to provide a deposit of $10,000 for subdivisions.
The deposit will be refunded if the developers and
other property owners do not violate the terms of
their agreements with the Town over the use of the
prohibited roads as listed above.
25. Routine Disclosure
Each plan, file,
drawing or
record
N/A
$97.00
N
Copies/Reproduction of plans extra (refer to
Schedule "L").
New
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "M"
SERVICE AREA: ADMINISTRATION AND ROADS
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Item
Goods / Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
1.
Cost Recovery Administration Fee:
a)
Administration Fee - Private Developers and Contractors
20%
20%
N
Applies to all recoverable work provided to
Developers, Contractors
b)
Administration Fee - Residents
10%
10%
N
Applies to all recoverable work provided to
residents only
c)
Construction Investigation: (commencement of work
prior to the issuance of a Permit)
Wherever any work for which a permit is required and has commenced without the
authorization of a permit, an "Investigation and Administration" fee shall be paid in addition
to all other fees payable. This fee shall be 200% of the Applicable Permit Fee, plus any
additional staff time or usage of Town or contracted resources charged at 200% of actual
Y
N
Applies for Encroachment permits, Road
Occupancy Permits, Permits to Connect
(water & sewer), road closures or any other
Public Works related permit
d)
Review of Development Applications
Hour
$67.00
$69.00
N
Applies to Operations Staff review of site
plans, subdivisions, municipal consents,
assumption inspections
2.
Encroachment Permits / Agreements:
a)
Application Fee
Each
$63.00
$65.00
N
Application fee for technical review. Non-
refundable.
b)
Minor Encroachment Permit
Each
$135.00
$138.00
N
New entrances, driveway widening,
landscaping etc.
c)
Major Encroachment Permit or Agreement
Each
$1,852.00
$1,898.00
N
Permanent Structures
(Plus Admin & Legal Fees - See Schedule "J")
d)
Curb Cut for Driveway, or installation of driveway
culvert
Each
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
Y
N
Curb cut or culvert installation for new
entrance or driveway widening with
Encroachment Permit (Entrance Permit). A
deposit of $500 required prior to
commencement of work. Actual cost plus
admin fee taken from deposit and remaining
deposit refunded upon completion of work.
3.
Municipal Consent Application Fee
(Utility Companies):
Each
$494.00
$506.00
N
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "M"
SERVICE AREA: ADMINISTRATION AND ROADS
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Item
Goods / Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
4.
Road Occupancy Permit:
a)
Application Fee
Each
$63.00
$65.00
N
Application fee for technical review. Non-
refundable.
b)
Installation of Utility - With Municipal Access
Agreement or Municipal Franchise Agreement (Utility
Companies )
Each
$65.00
$67.00
N
No Application Fee Required if Covered by
Annual Administration Fee in the Municipal
Access Agreement.
c)
Installation of Utility - No Municipal Access
Agreement (Utility Companies), Private Contractors
working in Road Allowance, Storage of Materials or
Equipment on Road Allowance, and/or Filming
Each
$185.00
$190.00
N
Application Fee required. Permit covers
construction/excavation activities, storage,
filming or vendor sidewalk usage in the Road
Allowance. Area Based Occupancy Fee or
Lane Closure fee apply (with the exception of
storage of materials). Road Damage Security
Deposit is required.
d)
Road Occupancy Permit Renewal
Each
$65.00
$67.00
N
Renewal conditions as identified on the
original permit issued. Permits are valid for
15 days from project start date provided on
road occupancy permit application.
e)
Area Based Occupancy Fee
Per square
metre/day
$0.58
$0.60
N
Applies to long-term occupation of roads (24
hours or longer in duration), boulevards,
sidewalks and on-street parking spaces for
the duration of building or construction related
activities.
f)
Lane Closure Fee
Per linear
metre/hour
$0.17
$0.18
N
Short-term lane closures (shorter than 24
hours in duration) associated with
construction. Applies to each lane of the
roadway closed or occupied.
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "M"
SERVICE AREA: ADMINISTRATION AND ROADS
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Item
Goods / Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
g) Aerial Crane Trespass Fee
Per day
$24.43
$25.04
N
Aerial Cranes or Tower Cranes encroaching
municipal lands or Road Allowances (Air
Rights),and any Aerial Crane greater than 10-
metres in height. Deposit of twice the
estimated time the crane will be present is
payable at the time of Building Permit
issuance with Construction Access
Application. Balance refunded upon removal
of crane
h)
Construction Access Application with Building Permit
Each
$63.00
$65.00
N
Road Damage Deposit is required with all
Building permits, Demolition Permits, and
Pool Enclosure Permits; except minor permits
such as: interior work, accessory buildings
and decks. Note: The Construction Access
Application Fee is paid at the time Building
Permit(s) are applied for. The Application Fee
recovers costs for Public Works Staff Review
and Inspection during construction. Additional
Road Occupancy or Encroachment Permits
and Fees may apply.
i)
Traffic Count Equipment Occupancy Permit
Annually
$333.00
$341.00
N
For traffic counting equipment road
occupancy. Applicant is required to report all
locations being utilized prior to equipment
being set up once fee is paid.
5.
Road Occupancy Damage Security
Each
$1,000.00
$1,025.00
N
Minimum Cash Security required. Applicable
to: storage of materials, construction Access
with Building Permit, fill permit etc. Additional
Security may be required for Site Plan,
Development, fill permit etc.
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "M"
SERVICE AREA: ADMINISTRATION AND ROADS
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Item
Goods / Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
6.
Temporary Road Closure - Community Events
Requiring Road Closure with Permit:
a)
Neighbourhood Event Permit Application
Each Event
$107.00
$110.00
N
Private Neighbourhood Event Application Fee.
No Road Occupancy Permit Feerequired.
b) Special Event requiring Permit Application requiring a Road Closure and Road Occupancy Permit
i.
Special Event requiring Road Closure Permit
5km
Race/Walk
$185.00
$190.00
N
Event Application and Review Applies to:
Race/Walk Parades, Festivals and Events
Requiring Road Closure.
ii.
Each
iii.
Special
Events
Requiring
Road Closure
iv.
Large scale closure, installation of parking
restrictions, signage and monitoring during events
Hour
$325.00
$333.00
10%
N
Cost to cover staff, equipment and materials
to set up, monitor and removal of road
closures
v.
Small scale closure, installation of parking
restrictions, signage and monitoring during events
Hour
$90.00
$92.00
10%
N
Cost to cover staff, equipment and materials
to set up, monitor and removal of road
closures
c)
Race/Walk Parades, Festivals and Events Requiring
Road Closure
Hour
$650.00
$666.00
10%
N
Staff & Vehicle/Equipment Time and Paid
Duty Police (as required by the Town) for Set-
up and Removal
d)
Barricades & Traffic Control Sign Supply
Each
$5.00
$5.00
N
e) Closure Notice Signage
Each
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
Y
N
Cost for all Closure Notice signs provided by
the Town
7.
Community Event Banner:
a)
Installation of Community Event Banner
Each
$370.00
$379.00
Y
Fee includes recovery of costs to put up and
take down banner. Additional Fee for
replacement of damaged banners.
b)
Emergency Removal of Banners
Hour
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
Y
Removal damaged banner - Contractor Call-
out Costs
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "M"
SERVICE AREA: ADMINISTRATION AND ROADS
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Item
Goods / Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
c)
Main St Streetlight Banners
Per Pole
$6.54
$6.70
Y
Installation and removal of streetlight pole
banners on Main St between Albert St & Park
Dr. Minimum charge $225
8.
Stormwater Rate:
a)
Residential
Each
$37.00
$38.00
N
Annual rate for each residential property
serviced by municipal water and sanitary
sewer services
b)
Commercial, Industrial and Multi-residential
Each
$142.00
$146.00
N
Annual rate for each commercial, industrial
and multi-residential property serviced by
municipal water and sanitary sewer services
9.
Drawings and Traffic Count Requests:
a)
Traffic Counts
Each
$87.00
$89.00
Y
Per location. Digital only.
b)
Drawing Requests - First Drawing
Each
$57.00
$58.00
Y
Provide as-constructed drawings to external
clients. For first drawing only, each additional
drawing as per item 9 c). Digital format only.
Utility companies are exempt from this fee
c)
Drawing Requests - Each additional Drawing
Each
$5.44
$5.58
Y
Provide as-constructed drawings to external
clients. First drawing as per item 9 b). Digital
format only. Utility companies are exempt
from this fee
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "N"
SERVICE AREA: WASTE MANAGEMENT
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Item
Goods / Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
1.
User Pay Garbage Stickers
Each
$3.00
$3.00
N
2.
Green Bins
Each
$39.00
$40.00
Y
3.
Kitchen Containers
Each
$9.00
$10.00
Y
4.
Backyard Composters
Each
$87.00
$90.00
Y
Includes delivery to location
5.
Waste Cleanup Fee
Each
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
Y
Y
$160.00/hour Clean-up crew, plus disposal fee
(minimum charge 1 hour)
6.
40 Yard Bin for Special Events
Each
$342.00
$350.00
Y
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "O"
SERV ICE AREA: WATER AND WASTEWATER
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
1.
Water Rates - Metered Accounts:
a)
Water Consumption
Per Cubic
Metre
$2.6100
$2.6100
$2.762
01-Apr-26
N
2.
Wastewater Rates - Metered Accounts:
a)
Sewage Disposal
Per Cubic
Metre
$3.3800
$3.3800
$3491:i
01-Apr-26
N
3.
Fixed Charge
a)
Water meter size installed at property and receiving water only
services
Under 1-inch
$78.05
$78.05
$79.62
01-Apr-26
N
b)
Water meter size installed at property
Under 1-inch
$104.06
$104.06
$106.15
01-Apr-26
N
c)
Water meter size installed at property
1-inch
$145.68
$145.68
$148.60
01-Apr-26
N
d)
Water meter size installed at property
1.5-inch
$270.54
$270.54
$275.96
01-Apr-26
N
e)
Water meter size installed at property
2-inch
$332.97
$332.97
$339.63
01-Apr-26
N
f)
Water meter size installed at property
Greater than
2-inch
$728.36
$728.36
$742 93,
01-Apr-26
N
4.
Water & Sewer Billing - Unmetered Accounts:
a)
Penalty Consumption Prior to Water Meter Installation
Each Billing
Period
(3-months)
$1,000.00
$1,025.00
N
For contravention of By-law 2018-055-WS
section 11.13.
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "O"
SERV ICE AREA: WATER AND WASTEWATER
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
I
i
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexatio n)
b)
Water - Minimum Connection Fee - Occupied Building
(Exemption)
Each Billing
Period
(3-months)
$47.00
$48.00
N
Occupied Buildings within Mandatory
Connection Areas without private service
connection to municipal services (exempted
properties only - Applicable only to original
exempted Owner)
c)
Wastewater Minimum Connection Fee - Occupied Building
(Exemption)
Each Billing
Period
(3-months)
$56.00
$57.00
N
Occupied Buildings within Mandatory
Connection Areas without private connection
to municipal services (exempted properties
only - Applicable only to original exempted
Owner)
5.
Commercial Bulk Water Supply:
a)
Water from Bulk Dispensing Machine
Per Cubic
Metre
$3.85
$3.85
$3.97
01-Apr-26
N
Combined York Region Water and Sewer
Rate, plus $0.35/m3 Dispensing System
b)
Water from Hydrants
i.
Consumption
Per Cubic
Metre
$5.99
$5.99
$6.25
01-Apr-26
I
N
ii.
Hydrant Connection Permit
Per Hookup
$237.00
$243.00
N
iii.
Security Deposit/Damage Deposit
Per Hookup
$6,500.00
$6,663.00
N
Deposits refund ed less any Town costs
iv.
Monthly Rental Fee
Per Month
$290.00
$297.00
N
6.
Water and Sewer Permit Development Applications
a)
Drinking Water Works Permit Fee -
Development Application
Per
Application
$1,472.00
$1,509.00
N
Addition or modification to Water Distribution
System
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "O"
SERV ICE AREA: WATER AND WASTEWATER
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
b)
Amendment to the Drinking Water Works Permit
Hour
Actual cost
Actual cost
N
Addition or modification to Water Distribution
System that does not meet the criteria of the
Town's Drinking Water Works Permits MECP
Cost Worksheet for Part V SOWA
Applications - Drinking Water Works Permits
c)
Consolidated Linear Environmental Compliance Approval
Storm Sewers
Per
Application
$1,581.00
$1,621.00
N
Applies to addition or modification to the
stormwater management system
d)
Consolidated Linear Environmental Compliance Approval
Storm Sewers with Oil Grit Separator(s)
Per
Application
$2,635.00
$2,701.00
N
Applies to addition or modification to the
stormwater management system that
includes an OGS
e)
Consolidated Linear Environmental Compliance Approval
Sanitary Sewers
Per
Application
$1,581.00
$1,621.00
N
Applies to addition or modification to the
sanitary collection system
f)
Consolidated Linear Environmental Compliance Approval
Pumping Station
Per
Application
$5,268.00
$5,400.00
N
Applies to addition or modification to a
pumping station
g)
Environmental Compliance Approval Amendment
each
$1,054.00
$1,080.00
N
7.
Use of Water - Development and Building - Unmetered
Usage:
Cost of water used during construction of a
subdivision or site plan development. Cost
includes water used during system
commissioning and building construction
a)
System Commissioning and Construction Water
i.
Residential Subdivision, Site Plan and low-rise Condominium
Per Dwelling
Unit
$509.15
$509.15
$531.25
01-Apr-26
N
Per lot or dwelling unit based on 85 cubic
metres per unit, at the combined Town Water
& Wastewater Rate. Low rise building is
defined as 4-8 stories as per the Town's
Urban Design Guidelines
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "O"
SERV ICE AREA: WATER AND WASTEWATER
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additiona l Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
ii.
High-rise Residential/Commercial Building
Per Building
Unit
$254.58
$254 .58
$265.63
01-Apr-26
N
Per dwelling unit or commercial unit based
on 42.5 cubic metres per unit at the
combined Town Water & Wastewater Rate.
High Rise buiding is defined as over 8 stories
or higher as per the Town's Urban Design
Guidelines
iii.
Industrial/Commercial/Institutional - Building
Per1000
Sq.Ft
$95.84
$95.84
$100.00
01-Apr-26
N
Per 1,000 sq ft based on 16 cubic metres at
the combined Town Water and Wastewater
Rate
iv.
Industrial/Commercial/Institutional - Site Servicing
Per Hectare
$628.95
$628.95
$656.25
01-Apr-26
N
Per hectare based on 105 cubic metres per
hectare, at the combined Town Water &
Wastewater Rate
V.
Water Quality Maintenance Flushing
Per Minute
$41.93
$41.93
$43.75
01-Apr-26
N
Calculated based on recorded flushing time.
7.0 cubic metres/minute. Combined Town
Water and Sewer Rate
b) Fire Flow Testing - Development Related
i.
Operation of Hydrants for Fire Flow Test
Each
$171.24
$176 .00
y
Staff Time to operate hydrants and valves for
fire flow testing for Developers and
Contractors
ii.
Use of Water During Fire Flow Test
Each
$209.65
$209 .65
$218.75
01-Apr-26
N
Calculated based on minimum 5-minute flow
test at 7.0 cubic metres/minute . Additional
Minutes may be charged for excessive flow
times. Combined Water and Sewer Rate
applies.
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "O"
SERV ICE AREA: WATER AND WASTEWATER
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Item
Goods/Services Provide d
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Addit ional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
8. Water Meter Supply and Installation:
a)
Installation and Supply of Water Meter - 3/4 x 3/4-inch size
(Standard Residential)
Per Meter
$529.00
$542.00
y
Installed by Town Contractor , cost recovery
for supply and installation of a new water
meter. 5/8 x 3/4 - inch size is not applicable
b)
Installation and Supply of Water Meter - 1-inch size (Standard
Residential)
Per Meter
$696.00
$713.00
y
c)
Supply Water Meter, any Other Size
Per Meter
Actual Cost of
Meter
Actual Cost of
Meter
20%
y
Excluding installation
d)
Installation of Other Sized Water Meter
Per Meter
Actual Cost of
Installation
Actual Cost of
Installation
20%
y
Installed by Town Contractor
e)
Replacement of Frozen/Damaged Meter, during regular
Municipal Business Hours
Per Meter
$540.00
$554.00
10%
y
Supply and installation of Meter. Standard
Residential Sized Meter (1-inch or smaller).
By Town contractor
f)
Replacement of Frozen/Damaged Meter After Hours
Per Meter
Actual Cost of
Installation
Actual Cost of
Installation
10%
y
Supply and installation of Meter. Standard
Residential Sized Meter
(1-inch or
smaller).
g) Removal and testing of standard size meter, at Property
Owner Request
Per Meter
$325.00
$333 .00
y
Deposit of full fee amount is required ,
refundable if meter found to be defective.
Larger Size meters will be charged at actual
cost.
h)
Missed Appointments for Services of Town Plumber for the
meter installation or repair
Each
Actual cost of
labour
Actual cost of
labour
$40.00
y
i)
Manual water meter reading
Per Visit
$136.00
$500 .00
N
Quarterly reading of water meters not on
Automatic Meter Reading technology
Revised
j)
Capital Charge for New Connections
Each
$171.00
$175.00
N
One-time charge for new water and
wastewater connections
9.
Water Turn Off/Turn On Services:
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "O"
SERV ICE AREA: WATER AND WASTEWATER
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
a)
Water Turn-Off and Turn-On during Regular Municipal
Working Hours
Each
$100 .00
$103 .00
10%
N
Payment of only 1 fee required if the turn-of
and turn-on service occurs on the same
business day, during regular business hours.
Additional fee (1 each) applies if scheduled
service is not the same day. After-hours fee
(8 b) may apply.
Revised
b) Water Turn Off and Turn On after Regular Municipal Working
Hours
Each
$256.00
$335.00
10%
N
Emergency shutoff only, operator call-out fee
Revised
10. Water Service Connection:
a)
Permit to Disconnect or Connect - (25mm service size, or
less)
Each
$100 .00
$103.00
N
Required for all new or replacement
connections with Building Permit or Site
Servicing
b)
Permit to Disconnect or Connect - (Greater than 25mm
service size)
Each
$964.00
$988.00
N
Required for all new or replacement
connections with Building Permit or Site
Servicing
c)
Connection Installation Cost - Deposit
Per
Connection
Minimum
$10,000.00
Minimum
$10,000.00
N
An initial deposit of 100% of the estimated
cost with a minimum of $10,000
d}
Connection Cost - Residential
Per
Connection
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
10%
N
Recovered from Deposit
e)
Connection Cost - Commercial, Industrial, Multi-Residential
Per
Connection
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
20%
N
Recovered from Deposit
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "O"
SERV ICE AREA: WATER AND WASTEWATER
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
Cost
HST
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
f)
Condition Assessment Security
Each
$5,150.00
$5,279.00
20%
N
required should the Developer request to
utilize the existing services. The refundable
security deposit is required to ensure the
condition of existing services is provided to
the Town prior to demolition of the existing
structure . In the event the Developer does
not provide an acceptable condition
assessment, the Town will draw down the
deposit to cover the actual cost plus a 20%
administration fee to conduct the work. The
11. Waste Water Service (sanitary and/or storm sewer) Connection:
a)
Permit to Connect - (125mm service size, or less)
Each
$100.00
$103.00
N
Required for all new or replacement
connections with Building Permit
b)
Permit to Connect - (Greater than 125mm service size)
Each
$964.00
$988.00
N
Required for all new or replacement
connections with Building Permit
c)
Connection Cost Deposit
Per
Connection
Minimum
$10,000 00
Minimum
$10,000.00
N
An initial deposit of 100% of the estimated
cost with a minimum of $10,000
d)
Connection Cost - Residential
Per
Connection
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
10%
N
Recovered from Deposit
e)
Connection Cost - Commer cial, Industrial, Multi-Residenti al
Per
Connection
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
20%
N
Recovered from Deposit
TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE
FEES AND CHARGES BY-LAW NUMBER 2025-079-FI
SCHEDULE "O"
SERVICE AREA: WATER AND WASTEWATER
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
Item
Goods/Services Provided
Unit of
Measure
2025 Rate
(before Tax)
2026 Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year Rate
(before Tax)
Mid-Year
Effective Date
Admin
HST
Cost
13%
(Y/N)
Additional Description
New/
Revised
(other than
indexation)
12. Sewer Lateral Blockage Clearing and Video Inspection Service:
a)
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
10%
N
Charge-back of actual cost applies when the
Property owner requests clearing and
inspection and the blockage is determined to
be a defect in private plumbing or the result
of debris build-up in plumbing; or is otherwise
determined to be the property owner's
responsibility. No Charge if determined that
the blockage is the responsibility of the
municipality. Up to 2-hour Service Call.
Call-out of Plumbing Contractor
Each
b)
Additional Time After 2-hour Call-out Minimum - residential
Each hour
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
10%
N
Over 2 hours, Call-out
13. Sanitary Lateral backup:
a)
Sanitary Lateral backup during Regular Municipal Working
Hours
Each
N/A
$487.00
10%
N
To recover costs associated with labour, staff
time and materials incurred in addressing
negligent backups on the private side of
residential or commercial properties.
New
b)
Sanitary Lateral backup after Regular Municipal Working Hours
(4 hour minimum)
Each
N/A
$685.00
10%
N
New
14
Water Service Flush
a)
Each
N/A
$289.00
Water Service Flush during Regular Municipal Working Hours
10%
N
To recover expenses related to the allocation
of Town staff resources in addressing reports
of low water pressure or water discolouration
New
b)
Operator Service Call after Regular Municipal Working Hours
Each
N/A
$335.00
Investigation (4 hour minimum)
10%
N
New