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TOWN OF HIGH RIVER
IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
BYLAW 4649/2025 - RATE BYLAW (PERMITS & LICENSES}
A BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF HIGH RIVER TO AUTHORIZE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
HIGH RIVER TO SET VARIOUS FEES, FINES, AND OTHER CHARGES.
WHEREAS pursuant to the Municipal Government Act R.S.A., c. M-26 and any amendments thereto is in
force;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to Part 2 (Bylaws) of the Municipal Government Act, the Town is authorized to
pass a bylaw to levy fees, fines, and other charges where applicable;
AND WHEREAS authority to levy fees, fines and other charges, where applicable, are found in bylaws as
noted within each section of the attached schedules of this Bylaw;
AND WHEREAS all applicable fees, fines, and other charges are attached to this Bylaw;
AND WHEREAS an individual fee, fine, or other charge outlined in the attached schedules may, from
time to time, be waived or modified by a resolution of Council.
NOW THEREFORE, the Town of High River Council, duly assembled, enacts as follows:
PART I - PURPOSE, DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
Purpose
1.
The purpose of this Bylaw is to set various fees, fines, and other charges for the Town of High
River for Business License, Development Services, Community Development, Engineering and
Operations, and Safety Codes.
Short Title
2.
This Bylaw may be cited as the "2025 Rate Bylaw (Permits & Licenses)".
Definitions
3.
Words used in this Bylaw have the same meaning as defined in the Municipal Government Act,
with the following changes or additions:
(a) "Act'' means the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c. M-26, together with any
amendments and Regulations made thereunder;
(b) "Bylaw'' means Bylaw 4649/2025 also known as the 2025 Rate Bylaw (Permits & Licenses);
(c) "Chief Administrative Officer" means the individual appointed to the position of the Chief
Administrative Officer or his or her designate for the Town;
(d) "Council" means the governing body of the Town;
(e) "Town" means the municipal corporation ofthe Town of High River.
Interpretation
4.
Headings and sub-headings in this Bylaw are included for convenience only and shall not be
considered in interpreting the substantive content of this Bylaw.
5.
The preamble paragraphs that precede the numbered paragraphs of this Bylaw are an integral
and necessary part of this Bylaw and not a mere recital.
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Town of High River
6.
Every provision of this Bylaw is independent of all provisions and it is the intention of the
Council that if any provision of this Bylaw is declared invalid by a Court of competent
jurisdiction, all other provisions of this Bylaw shall remain valid and enforceable.
7.
Nothing in this Bylaw relieves a Person from complying with any Federal or Provincial law or
regulation, any other Town Bylaw, or any requirement of any lawful permit, order, or license.
8.
References in this Bylaw to an act, statute, regulation, or other Bylaw refer to the current laws
and legislation, as amended or replaced from time to time, including successor legislation.
9.
This Bylaw is gender-neutral and, accordingly, any reference to one gender includes the other.
10. The word "shall" is mandatory and not merely directory.
PART II - GENERAL
Effective Date
1.
This Bylaw comes into effect on June 1, 2025.
Repeals
2.
Council authorizes the removal of associated fees, fines, and other charges contained within
this Bylaw from Bylaw 4636/2024, being the 2025 Rate Bylaw (Permits & Licenses).
READ A FIRST TIME THIS ~f-h DAY OF
MAYOR/DEPUTY MAYOR
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
READ A SECOND TIME THIS 2&-f-1'-
DAY OF
YOR/DEPUTY MAYOR
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
SIGNED AND PASSED THIS
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YOR/DEPUTY MAYOR
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
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Town of High River
BUSINESS LICENSE
FEES RELATED TO THE BUSINESS LICENSE BYLAW
Full Calendar Year
Resident
County Resident
Non-Resident
Resident - 25 years or younger
Six Consecutive Months
Resident
County Resident
Non-Resident
Temporary License
Day
Week
Month
RATE
$120.00
$250.00
$300.00
$0.00
$60.00
$125.00
$150.00
$25.00
$60.00
$100.00
Schedule A - Permits and Licenses Rate Bylaw 4649/2025
Page 1
rate effective JUNE 1, 2025
UNIT
GST
per Year
Exempt
per Year
Exempt
per Year
Exempt
per Year
n/a
per Half Year
Exempt
per Half Year
Exempt
per Half Year
Exempt
per Day
Exempt
per Week
Exempt
per Month
Exempt
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
General Fees and Charges
Certificate of Compliance/Compliance Stamp (7 business days)
Certificate of Compliance/Compliance Stamp - priority (3 business days)
Zoning request letter
Certificate of Title and/or documents registered on title - from SPIN II
Hard copy of an Area Redevelopment Plan
Hard copy of an Area Structure Plan
Hard copy of the Land Use Bylaw
Hard copy of the Municipal Development Plan (Town Plan)
Hard copy of the Land Use map - 24" x 36"
Land Use Bylaw non-compliance penalty
Land Use Bylaw non-compliance penalty
Land Use Bylaw non-compliance penalty
Relaxations/variances
Site confirmation review
of developments that do not require Development Permits
if certificate of title and registered documents provided with application.
PLUS fee for each certificate of title and/or document registered on title
Encroachment Agreements - includes title search and registration
Discharge of registered documents - includes Land Titles Office costs
PLUS each additional Land Title affected
Legal services - at the request of an applicant, applicant bears all costs
Road Closure Bylaw - excludes associated costs of survey, L TO registration, etc.
PLUS advertising fee
Stop Order Appeal
Cell Towers
Address Change - at the request of applicant, when not part of an active application
Amending Agreement - registered on a Certificate of Title
PLUS each title affected
Development Agreement - without an active application
Accessible Parking Zone and Signage Application
Additional Pre-Application Meetings
Additional Application Submission Meetings
RATE
$150.00
$250.00
$100.00
$15.00
$25.00
$25.00
$60.00
$35.00
$35.00
$250.00
$500.00
$1,000.00
$500.00
$40.00
$15.00
$300.00
$100.00
$10.00
cost recovery
$3,000.00
cost recovery
$350.00
$2,000.00
$100.00
$500.00
$10.00
$500.00
$25.00
$300.00
$300.00
Schedule A - Permits and Licenses Rate Bylaw 4649/2025
Page 2
rate effective JUNE 1, 2025
UNIT
GST
per Certificate/Stamp
Exempt
per Certificate/Stamp
Exempt
per Letter
Exempt
per Document
Exempt
per Copy
Exempt
per Copy
Exempt
per Copy
Exempt
per Copy
Exempt
per Map
Exempt
per Violation
Exempt
per Violation (Second
Exempt
Offense)
per Violation (Third
Exempt
Offense)
per Application
Exempt
per Application +
Exempt
per Document
Exempt
per Agreement
Exempt
per Document
Exempt
per Title
Exempt
Exempt
per Application
Exempt
Exempt
per Appeal
Exempt
per Application
Exempt
per Request
Exempt
per Agreement
Exempt
perTltle
Exempt
per Agreement
Exempt
per Application
Exempt
per Application
Exempt
per AppllcaUon
E~mpl
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Refunds
Refund Request - Prior to Circulation
Refund Request - After Circulation
Refund Request - After Decision
PLUS administrative processin~ fee, as applicable
Major Revisions
Revised plans fee for major revisions
Staff have the discretion to determine what revisions will be considered to be major
Extensions
Request for extension to prior to release conditions for
Notice of Decision or Development Permit expiry deadline
Request to delay the issuance of available Notice of Decision or
Transmittal of Decision (as requested by applicant)
Request for extension to subdivision registration deadline or subdivision
endorsement deadline
Residential Development Permits
Residential - up to two dwelling units
PLUS additional fee per unit (calculated on 3rd and subsequent units)
Discretionary residential renovations, additions, and accessory buildings,
as well as additional dwelling units (on same properly after first unit)
Home Occupation Development Permits
Home Occupations - major
Change Of Use/Intensification Of Use Development Permit (If Discretionary)
Change of use, intensification of use (ii discrnlionary)
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Recreational and
Governmental Development Permits
New construction (includes temporary structures and surface, i.e. non-structural work)
PLUS a fee per m2 calculated on TOTAL floor area if> 232.25 m2 (2,500 sq ft)
Temporary shipping containers
Permanent shipping containers
Renovations/Additions
If up to and including 50 m2
If over 50 m2
PLUS fee per m2 calculated on TOTAL floor area
RATE
75% of Application Fee
50% of Application Fee
0% of Application Fee
$50.00
15% of Original Fees
$500.00
$500.00
$750.00
$500.00
$75.00
$200.00
$150.00
$300.00
$1,000.00
$1.00
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
$600.00
$1.31
Schedule A - Permits and Licenses Rate Bylaw 4649/2025
Page 3
UNIT
per Application
per Application
per Deadline
per Request
per Deadline
par Application
per Unit
per Application
per Application
per Application
per Application
perm2
per Container
per Container
per Application
Base fee+
perm2
rate effective JUNE 1, 2025
GST
Exempt
Exempt
n/a
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Direct Control Development Permits
Direct control application - new construction residential
Direct control application - new construction non-residential
PLUS fee per m2 calculated on TOTAL area
Direct control application - change of use/minor renovation
Slgnage Development Permits
Signage requiring a Development Permit (except for Home Occupation Signage)
PLUS Additional fee for each additional sign
Home occupation signage
Pageantry Plan (for the first application, regardless of the number of pageantry features)
PLUS each additional amending application to original
Temporary Signage
Illegal Signage lmpoundment
PLUS each additional sign
Subdivision (Not Including MR, ER & SR Lots)
Title separation
Tentative plan - creating one to two additional lots or lot line adjustment
Tentative plan - conforms lo an approved Area Structure Plan
PLUS additional fee for each lot thereflftP.r
Review of amendments to approved tentative plan
PLUS fee for each lot line adjustment
Endorsement of subdivision plans
Endorsement of building condominium plans
Road Naming Application
Land Use Bylaw Amendments
Rezoning land
PLUS advertising fee
Amend Land Use Bylaw (textual amendments)
PLUS advertising fee
Town Plan (Municipal Development Plan) Amendments
Amend Town Plan (Municipal Development Plan)
PLUS advertising fee
Area Structure Plans and Area Redevelopment Plans
Review - prepared by consultant
PLUS fee per hectare or portion thereof
PLUS advertising fee
RATE
$1,000.00
$600.00
$0.70
$250.00
$130.00
$55.00
$55.00
$800.00
$200.00
No Fee
$150.00
$30.00
$750.00
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
$250,00
$330.00
$50.00
$100.00
$50.00
$750.00
$3,000.00
cost recovery
$2,000.00
cost recovery
$3,500.00
cost recovery
$6,000.00
$50.00
cost recovery
Schedule A - Permits and Licenses Rate Bylaw 4649/2025
Page 4
UNIT
per Application
Base fee+
perm2
per Application
first Sign
per Sign
one Sign
per Application
per Application
per Sign
first Sign
per Sign
per Application
per Application
per Plan
per Lot
Flat rate
per Lot Line Adjustment
per Lot
per Unit
per AppllcaUon
per New Designation +
Flat rate+
per Application +
per Document +
per ha ( or portion thereof) +
rate effective JUNE 1, 2025
GST
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exemll_t
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
n/a
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Plan - prepared in-house
Amend Plan
PLUS advertising fee
Road Naming
Neighbourhood Outline Plans (NOP) and Area Concept Plans
Review Plan - prepared by consultant
Plan - prepared in-house
Amend Plan
Road Naming Plans - as part of NOP
Urban Chicken and Bee License Fees
Urban Chicken License (annual fee)
Urban Beekeeping License (an11ual fee)
RATE
to be negotiated
$3,000.00
cost recovery
$750.00
$4,000.00
to be negotiated
$2,500.00
$750.00
$75.00
$75.00
Schedule A - Permits and Licenses Rate Bylaw 4649/2025
Page 5
UNIT
per Document
per Application +
per Document
per Document
per Application
per Plan
per License Application
per License Appllcalion
rate effective JUNE 1, 2025
GST
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FILM RATES
Complex Film Production - regular for profit
Simple Film Production - regular for profit
Film Production - not-for-profit
RCMP Member and Vehicle for Film Production
CPO/Bylaw Member and Vehicle for Film Production
Additional CPO/Bylaw Member
Parking - use of Town parking lots
RATE
$1,100.00
$500.00
$0.00
$200.00
$150.00
$95.00
$250.00
Schedule A - Permits and Licenses Rate Bylaw 4649/2025
Page 6
rate effective JUNE 1, 2025
UNIT
GST
per Day
Taxable
per Day
Taxable
per Day
n/a
per Hour
Taxable
per Hour
Taxable
per Hour
Taxable
per Day
Taxable
OPERATIONS
ENGINEERING and OPERATIONS
Engineering, environmental and landscaping service
PLUS expenses
Inspection fees - minimum 1-hour charge
Stripping and grading permit - if requested prior to signing of the development agreement
UTILITY LOCATION ASSIGNMENT (ULA) PERMIT COSTS (for non-municipal utilities)
ULA base application fee
PLUS per length of utility exceeding 1 Om
ADDRESS MAPS
Printing - Address Map
Plotter Sized up to and including 24" x 36"
Plotter Sized over 24" x 36" and up to and including 36" x 48"
Plotter Sized over 36" x 48" and up to and Including 36" x 54"
FULL COLOUR/IMAGERY MAPS
Printing - Full Imagery
Plotter Sized up to and including 24" x 36"
Plotter Sized over 24" x 36" and up to and including 36" x 48"
Plotter Sized over 36" x 48" and up to and including 36' x 54"
Custom Map Work - minimum 1-hour charge
RATE
$125.00
cost recovery
$130.00
$550.00
$250.00
$11 .00
$15.00
$20.00
$25.00
$35.00
$40.00
$45.00
$45.00
Schedule A - Permits and Licenses Rate Bylaw 4649/2025
Page 7
UNIT
per Hour+
per Hour
per Application
per Application +
per linear metre
Each
Each
Each
Each
Each
Each
per Hour
rate effective JUNE 1, 2025
GST
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
SAFETY CODE FEES
GENERAL FEES AND CHARGES· DUE AND PAYABLE AT TIME OF APPLICATION
NOTE: ALL FEES WILL BE DOUBLED SHOULD WORK BEGIN WITHOUT BUILDING
PERMIT APPROVAL
Refund for cancelled building permits (valid up to 30 days of issuance date) -
50% of permit fees, PLUS $50.00 administration fee
Safety Code Fees
Fees apply to each permit type -
building, electrical, gas, plumbing
No refunds on Safety Codes Council Fees
BUILDING PERMITS
Minimum charge for any building permit
Service line installation inspection
Damage deposit (refundable) - new residential construction
PLUS additional fee per unit:
Calculated on 2nd and subsequent units up to 4 units
Calculated on 5th and subsequent units up to 12 units
Calculated on the 13th and subsequent units up to 50 units
Calculated on the 51st unit and over
Damage deposit (refundable) · residential renovation over $30,000
Damage deposit (refundable)- new commercial construction
PLUS fee per m2 calculated on TOTAL area
Damage deposit (refundable) - commercial renovation over $25,000
Damage deposit (refundable) - gradient compliance
Temporary building permit
Safety Inspection (must obtain additional permits i.e. electrical, gas, plumbing,
if applicable)
Fee for moving a building where inspection is required
PLUS associated costs
Fee for an inspection requested by applicant or owner and is not ready at the
time of the inspection
Fee for occupying a building prior to passing occupancy inspection
Fee for failure to call for reinspection when required by Safety Codes Officer
Fee for failure to file a verification of compliance (v.o.c.)
when required by Safety Codes Officer
Fee for re-examination of plans - maximum $5,000
Alternative Solution application fee
Demolition permit fee
Damage deposit (refundable) - demolition permit
RATE
greater of 4% of permit cost
and $4.50 to a maximum of
$560.00
$140.00
$180.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$500.00
$200.00
$50.00
$1,000.00
$2,000.00
$0.80
$2,000.00
$5,000.00
$200.00
$200.00
$300.00
cost recovery
$200.00
$1,000.00
$200.00
$200.00
20% of Permit Fee
$1,000.00
$300.00
$1,000.00
Schedule A - Permits and Licenses Rate Bylaw 4649/2025
Page B
rate effective JUNE 1, 2025
UNIT
GST
per Permit Issued
Exempt
per Permit
Exempt
per Inspection
Exempt
per Single-Family
Exempt
Dwelling
per Unit
Exempt
per Unit
Exempt
per Unit
Exempt
per Unit
Exempt
Flat fee
Exempt
Flat fee+
Exempt
perm2
Exempt
Flat fee
Exempt
Flat fee
Exempt
Each
Exempt
Each
Exempt
per Inspection +
Exempt
per Inspection
Exempt
per Request
Exempt
per Inspection
Exempt
perv.o.c.
Exempt
Exempt
per Application
Exempt
Each
Exempt
Each
Exempt
SAFETY CODE FEES
GENERAL FEES AND CHARGES - DUE AND PAYABLE AT TIME OF APPLICATION
Fee for refusal of compliance at time of building permit file closure
Fee for additional inspections (gas, plumbing, electrical, building disciplines)
over and above mandated requirements (as per QMP)
Tenant Occupancy Permit Inspection (commercial tenancy)
Residential
Living Area
Industry-standard estimate $170,00/sq ft
Basement Development
Industry-standard estimate $50.00/sq ft
Secondary Suite
Industry-standard estimate $110.00/sq ft
Residential Interior Renovation
Industry-standard estimate $60.00/sq ft
Fireplace/Wood Stove
Industry-standard estimate $4,500.00 per unit
Garage
Industry-standard estimate $50.00/sq ft
Attached Carport
Industry-standard estimate $35.00/sq ft
Raised Deck or Balcony
Industry-standard estimate $35.00/sq ft
Porch or Covered Balcony
Industry-standard estimate S35.00/sq fl
Apartments And Hotels
Multi-storey reinforced concrete construction
Masonry and wood framed construction (three-storey or under)
Basement garage
Above ground garage
Hospitals
Multi-storey reinforced concrete construction
Masonry and wood framed or steel framed construction
Wood framed construction (three-storey and under)
RATE
loss of damage deposit
$200.00
$200.00
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.50
$9.60
$9.50
$10.50
$10.50
$10.50
$10.50
$10.50
$10.50
$10.50
Schedule A - Permits and Licenses Rafe Bylaw 4649/2025
Page 9
UNIT
per Permit Issued
per Inspection
per lnspectlon
per$1,000
construction costs
per$1,000
construction costs
per $1,000
construction costs
per$1,000
construction costs
per $1,000
construction costs
per$1,000
construction costs
per$1,000
construction costs
per $1,000
construction costs
per $1,000
construction costs
per $1,000 actual
construction costs
per $1,000 actual
construction costs
per $1,000 actual
construction costs
per $1,000 actual
construction costs
per $1,000 actual
construction costs
per $1,000 actual
construction costs
per $1,000 actual
construction costs
rate effective JUNE 1, 2025
GST
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
SAFETY CODE FEES
GENERAL FEES AND CHARGES - DUE AND PAYABLE AT TIME OF APPLICATION
RATE
Schools And Churches
Reinforced concrete construction
Masonry and wood framed or steel framed construction
Wood framed construction
Warehouses
Reinforced concrete construction (shell only)
Masonry and wood framed or steel framed construction (shell only)
Additional interior partition (including small office)
Commercial Buildings and Offices
Multi-storey reinforced concrete construction
Masonry and wood framed or steel framed construction
Wood framed construction
Restaurants
Masonry and wood framed construction
Wood framed construction
Industrial Plants
Reinforced concrete construction
Masonry and wood framed or steel framed construction
Wood framed construction
$10.50
$10.50
$10.50
$10.50
$10.50
$10.50
$10.50
$10.50
$10.50
$10.50
$10.50
$10.50
$10.50
$10.50
Schedule A - Permits and Licenses Rate Bylaw 4649/2025
Page 10
rate effective JUNE 1, 2025
UNIT
GST
per $1,000 actual
construction costs
Exempt
per $1,000 actual
construction costs
Exempt
per $1,000 actual
construction costs
Exempt
per $1,000 actual
construction costs
Exempt
per $1,000 actual
construction costs
Exempt
per $1,000 actual
construction costs
Exempt
per $1,000 actual
construction costs
Exempt
per $1,000 actual
construction costs
Exempt
per $1,000 actual
construction costs
Exempt
per $1,000 actual
construction costs
Exempt
per $1,000 actual
construction costs
Exempt
per $1,000 actual
construction costs
Exempt
per $1,000 actual
construction costs
Exempt
per $1,000 actual
construction costs
Exempt
SAFETY CODE FEES
GENERAL FEES AND CHARGES - DUE AND PAYABLE AT TIME OF APPLICATION
RATE
Service Stations
Masonry and wood framed construction
Steel construction
Wood framed construction
Public Garages
Reinforced concrete construction
Masonry and wood framed or steel framed construction
Steel construction
Wood framed construction
Additional cost due to the following:
For sprinklered building
For air-conditioned building
Mobile Homes
Mobile Home move-on
$10.50
$10.50
$10.50
$10.50
$10.50
$10.50
$10.50
$10.50
$10.50
$375.00
Schedule A - Permits and Licenses Rate Bylaw 4649/2025
Page 11
rate effective JUNE 1, 2025
UNIT
GST
per $1,000 actual
ccnstruction ccsts
Exempt
per $1,000 actual
construction costs
Exempt
per $1,000 actual
construction costs
Exempt
per $1 ,000 actual
construcllon costs
Exempt
per $1 ,000 actual
construction costs
Exempt
per $1 ,000 actual
con stru cu on costs
Exempt
per $1 ,000 actual
construction costs
Exempt
per $1,000 actual
construction costs
Exempt
per $1,000 actual
ccnstruction costs
Exempt
per Move-on
Exempt
SAFETY CODE FEES
GENERAL FEES AND CHARGES - DUE AND PAYABLE AT TIME OF APPLICATION
ELECTRICAL PERMITS
New Residential (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Additions)
Up to 1200 sq ft
1201 to 1500 sq ft
1501 to 2000 sq ft
2001 to 2500 sq ft
Over 2500 sq ft
PLUS fee per sq ft calculated on TOTAL area
Other Than New Residential
$0 - $1,000 Installation Cost
$1,000.01 - $10,000 Installation Cost
PLUS fee per $500.00 of additional cost above $1,000.00
$10,000.01 - $30,000 Installation Cost
PLUS fee per $1,000.00 of additional cost above $10,000.00
$30,000.01 - $40,000 Installation Cost
PLUS fee per $1 ,000.00 of additional cost above $30,000.00
$40,000.01 - $50,000 Installation Cost
PLUS fee per $1,000.00 of additional cost above $40,000.00
$50,000.01 - $150,000 Installation Cost
PLUS fee per $10,000.00 of additional cost above $50,000.00
$150,000.01 - $250,000 Installation Cost
PLUS fee per $10,000.00 of additional cost above $150,000.00
$250,000.01 - $1 ,000,000 Installation Cost
PLUS fee per $50,000.00 of additional cost above $1 ,000,000.00
Other Electrical Related Fees
Annual Permit - covers small electrical renovations and maintenance under $10,000.
Any installation over $10,000.00 requires a separate electrical permit.
Temporary Service (less than 101 amp)
Temporary Service (101 amp or more}
RATE
$180.00
$210.00
$255.00
$275.00
$275.00
$0.15
$140.00
$140.00
$6.75
$270.00
$6.75
$409.00
$5.50
$473.00
$5.30
$534.00
$49.70
$1,114.00
$35.10
$1,523.00
$137.20
$550.00
$160.00
use above fee schedule
Schedule A - Permits and Licenses Rate Bylaw 4649/2025
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UNIT
Each
Each
Each
Each
Each+
per sq ft
Each
Each+
per$500
additional costs
Each+
per$1,000
additional costs
Each+
per$1,000
additional costs
Each+
per$1,000
additional costs
Each+
per $10,000
additional costs
Each+
per$10,000
additional costs
Each+
per$50,000
additional costs
Flat yearly fee
Installation Cost
rate effective JUNE 1, 2025
GST
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
SAFETY CODE FEES
GENERAL FEES AND CHARGES - DUE AND PAYABLE AT TIME OF APPLICATION
RATE
GAS PERMITS
Residential Installations
Outlet means an outlet for furnace , hot water tank, gas fireplace, gas appliance
(stove, dryer, etc.)
Number of Outlets
1
$120.00
2
$130.00
3
$153.00
4 - 6
$169.00
PLUS fee per outlet
$20.50
7 -10
$249.00
PLUS fee per outlet
$18.30
11 - 15
$327.00
PLUS fee per outlet
$16.60
16 - 20
$423.00
PLUS fee per outlet
$15.75
20 +
$507.00
PLUS fee per outlet
$9.60
Propane and Small Installations
Propane tank sets (new or replacements)
$120.00
Air test (Alco Gas)
$120.00
Temporary propane/natural gas healing (includes tank set)
$120.00
Gas/propane cylinder refill centres
$120.00
Replacement of Commercial, Industrial or Institutional Appliances
0 - 100,000 BTU Input
$160.00
100,001 - 400,000 BTU Input
$170.00
400,001 - 5,000,000 BTU Input
$180.00
Over 5,000,000 BTU Input
$350.00
Multi-Family And Non-Residential Including Commercial, Industrial, Institutional-
New Construction
0 -100,000 BTU Input
$160.00
100,001 - 200,000 BTU Input
$170.00
200,001 - 400,000 BTU Input
$220.00
400,001 -1,000,000 BTU Input
$240.00
1,000,001 - 2,000,000 BTU Input
$350.00
Over 2,000,000 BTU Input
$350.00
PLUS fee per additional 1,000,000 BTU or portion thereof
$45.00
Schedule A - Permits and Licenses Rate Bylaw 4649/2025
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rate effective JUNE 1, 2025
UNIT
GST
Flat fee
Exempt
Flat fee
Exempt
Flat fee
Exempt
Flat rate+
Exempt
per Outlet
Exempt
Flat rate+
Exempt
per Outlet
Exempt
Flat rate+
Exempt
per Outlet
Exempt
Flat rate+
Exempt
per Outlet
Exempt
Flat rate+
Exempt
per Outlet
Exempt
Each
Exempt
Each
Exempt
Each
Exempt
Each
Exempt
Each
Exempt
Each
Exempt
Each
Exempt
Each
Exempt
Each
Exempt
Each
Exempt
Each
Exempt
Each
Exempt
Each
Exempt
Each+
Exempt
per additional
Exempt
1,000,000 BTU
SAFETY CODE FEES
GENERAL FEES AND CHARGES. DUE AND PAYABLE AT TIME OF APPLICATION
PLUMBING PERMITS
New Residential Construction
Less than 1,500 sq ft
1,501 sq ft - 2,500 sq ft
2,501 sq ft - 5,000 sq ft
5,001 sq ft - 7,500 sq ft
Residential Additions/Renovations, Multi-Family and Non-Residential including
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional
Outlet means a plumbing fixture, floor drain, laundry outlet built-in dishwasher and
rough-in for future development
Base Price
1 - 20 outlets
21 - 100 outlets
More than 100 outlets
Private sewage disposal system (residential & non-residential)
Fee for additional inspections (gas, plumbing, electrical, building disciplines)
over and above mandated requiremenls (as per QMP)
RATE
$230.00
$265.00
$290.00
$415.00
$110.00
$11.00
$9.50
$8.50
$275.00
$200.00
Schedule A - Permits and Licenses Rate Bylaw 4649/2025
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UNIT
Each
Each
Each
Each
Flat rate+
per Outlet
per Outlet
per Outlet
Flat rate+
per Inspection
rate effective JUNE 1, 2025
GST
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt