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## MUNICIPALITY OF THE COUNTY OF KINGS
## Fees Policy
Policy Category: Finance
Next Review Date: May, 2016
Replaces:
Approval Date: May 1, 2007
Revision Date: January 2, 2008
May 6, 2008
March 3, 2009
May 18, 2010
April 19, 2011
July 3, 2012
April 16, 2013
May 7, 2013
April 15, 2014
April 14, 2015
## 1. PURPOSE
To provide a policy for fees charged by the Municipality of the County of Kings.
## 2. FEES FOR ANIMAL CONTROL
Amount to be paid to the pound keeper by the owner of an animal or a cat in order to reclaim an animal:
| | | Amount |
|----|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|
| | Impound fees | $35.00 |
| | Care and sustenance (per day or portion thereof to commence at midnight on the day of impoundment) | $ 5.00 |
| C. | Veterinary fees | Amount Expended |
| d. | Required transportation (Rental of trailers etc.) | Amount Expended |
| | e. Any extraordinary expenses incurred by the Animal Control Officer or Pound Keeper in relation to the animal. | |
## 3. FEES FOR SEWER CHARGES
- 3.1 Every owner of land which is serviced by a sewer line or is fronting on any street or highway
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## MUNICIPALITY OF THE COUNTY OF KINGS
## Fees Policy
within the Municipality which street or highway has had a sewer line installed as directed by Council pursuant to the Sewer Connection By-Law shall pay to the Municipality of the County of Kings a charge known as the Sewer Service Charge for both the construction and maintenance of such sewer line and drainage system and the operation of any sewe reatment facility, as follows
- In the case of a single family dwelling the annual sum of $460.00 for a frontage up to but not exceeding a maximum of 250 feet;
- b. In the case of lots upon which no building has been constructed the annual sum of $135.00.
- c. Notwithstanding 2 (b) above the developer or subdivider who installed and transferred to the Municipality of Kings the sewer line servicing such lots shall be exempt from payment of such sum until such developer or subdivider has transferred ownership of such lots.
- d. In the case of land upon which no building has been constructed and not the subject of final approval as a subdivision, or not dealt with in paragraphs (a) and (e) herein, the annual sum of $135.00;
- ii. for every 1000 feet of frontage or portion thereof where the land is in active agricultural use.
- for each 200 feet of frontage or portion thereof where the land is not in active agricultural use,
- In the case of public schools the annual sum of $460.00 for each academic classroom;
- f. In the case of property used for commercial uses, apartment buildings and other uses other than as a single family dwelling a minimum sum of $460.00 per annum based upon a discharge of up to 40,000 gallons of effluent (based on human waste or equivalent) into a sewer line and an additional sum of additional gallons of effluent as prescribed in the Table forming Schedule "A" of the Sewer By-Law;
- In the case of property described in subparagraph (e) but for which no rate is prescribed in the table a sum based on the rate of $460.00 per annum up to 40,000 gallons of effluent (based on human waste or equivalent) discharged into a sewer line; the number of gallons and the equivalency of the effluent may be metered or otherwise established by the Municipal Engineer based upon examination of the
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## MUNICIPALITY OF THE COUNTY OF KINGS
## Fees Policy
operations carried out on the property in question and by reference to accepted sanitary engineering standards.
- 3.2 In addition to the basic sewer charge, the owner or occupier of every building, other than a single unit family dwelling discharging into the public sewer system an amount of sewage exceeding the volume of 40,000 gallons per year, shall be charged unless, otherwise specifically provided for herein, the following rates for each building
- a. Two dollars and fifteen cents ($2.15) for each and every 1,000 gallons or fraction thereof exceeding the volume of 40,000 gallons per year up to and including 100,000 gallons per year; and
- b. Two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) for each and every 1,000 gallons or fraction thereof exceeding 100,000 gallons per year up to and including 200,000 gallons per year, and
- C. Two dollars and ninety cents ($2.90) for each and every 1,000 gallons or fraction thereof exceeding 200,000 gallons per year.
- d. For the purpose of determining the number of gallons in subsection (l) the amount of sewage discharge shall be according to a meter where one is installed and where there is no meter installed it shall be determined in accordance with Schedule "A" of the Sewer By-Law.
- e. In making the calculation referred to in subsections (I) and (2) the total volume of sewage for each individual building shall be calculated and charged for separately
## 4. FEES FOR STREET LIGHTING
The categories for which said street lighting charge may be levied and the amount of such charge shall be:
- a. single dwellings - $57.00 per annum;
2. multiple dwelling units including apartment buildings in any one building, each dwelling unit shall be charged the single dwelling rate, up to a maximum of five (5) units and any units beyond five (5) units shall have no charge applied to them;
- c. commercial dwellings - $57.00 per annum;
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## MUNICIPALITY OF THE COUNTY OF KINGS
## Fees Policy
- d. row housing or duplex - each dwelling unit shall be charged the single dwelling rate;
- e. single dwellings, multiple dwelling units, commercial dwellings, and row housing or luplexes within the Growth Centre of Centreville $6.00 per annum per unit fo tersection pedestrian liahtino
## 5. FEES FOR TAXIS AND TAXI LICENSES
| a. | Taxi/Limousine Owners License Plate | $25.00 |
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| b. | Replacement Plate | $ 5.00 |
| C. | Taxi/Limousine Drivers License | $10.00 |
| d. | Replacement License | $ 5.00 |
## 6. FEES FOR DOGS
- a. The annual registration fee shall be $10.00 for each spayed or neutered dog and $30.00 for each dog which has not been spayed or neutered, or as amended by Policy of Council.
- b. For the purposes of this By-Law the registration year shall mean the period from January 15 to December 31s
- c. The registration fee shall be reduced by 50% in the year of acquisition where the owner acquires ownership of the dog after June 30th
- d. A dog that is trained to assist and assists a person with a disability is exempt from paying a registration fee but not from registration.
- e. The annual registration fee for a kennel shall be $50.00, or such other fee set by Policy of Council.
- f. Except in the case where a dog is impounded for being fierce or dangerous, or is rabid or appears to be rabid or exhibits symptoms of canine madness, the owner of a dog which has been impounded, upon proof of ownership of the dog, may redeem the dog after payment to the Pound Keeper of the following costs and fees:
- i. an impounding fee of $35.00;
- ill. any extraordinary expenses incurred by the Pound Keeper in relation to the dog.
- il. a boarding fee of $5.00 for each day during any part of which the dog was impounded;
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## MUNICIPALITY OF THE COUNTY OF KINGS
## Fees Policy
## 7. FEES FOR BUILDING
Fees for building permits shall be as follows:
| 7.1 | New construction of and additions to residential buildings, community centres and churches | - $20.00 plus 11 cents per square foot based on all usable floor area of the new construction or addition |
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| 7.2 | New construction of and additions to commercial, industrial and other buildings not otherwise specified | - $20.00 plus 15.4 cents per square foot based on all usable floor area of the new construction or addition |
| 7.3 | New construction of and additions to sheds, , shell storage buildings, garages, barns and other farm, forestry or fishing buildings not designed for human occupancy | - $20.00 plus 4.4 cents per square foot based on all usable floor area of the new construction or addition |
| 7.4 | Repairs, renovations or alterations to all existing buildings | - $20.00 plus $2.20 per $1,000 of estimated value of construction work |
| 7.5 | Location or relocation of an existing structure, or mobile home | - $75.00 |
| 7.6 | Construction or location of a swimming pool including required fencing | - $50.00 |
| 7.7 | Renewal of an approved permit | - $15.00 |
| 7.8 | Erection of a uniform business directional sign | - $50.00 |
| | (a) erection of any other type of sign | - $15.00 |
| 7.9 | Building or structure demolition | - $30.00 |
| 7.10. | To amend a permit in force | - $15.00 |
- 7.11 All square footage under this Section shall be calculated as follows:
- (a) buildings intended for human occupancy shall include all usable floor space;
- (b) buildings not intended for human occupancy shall be based on the area of the main floor
- 7.12 Fees less a $15.00 processing charge shall be refunded in situations where the application was not completed or the application was denied.
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## MUNICIPALITY OF THE COUNTY OF KINGS
## Fees Policy
## 8. FEES FOR SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL
Fees for subdivision and site plan approval shall be as follows:
- a. Tentative subdivision approval
- b. Final subdivision approval
- C. Site plan approval
$50.00 per lot
$150.00 per plan
$100.00 per application
## 9. FEES FOR TAX COLLECTION
- a. An officer executing a warrant issued under the authority of the Assessment Act is entitled to the following fees:
111(5) of the Assessment Act.
Delivery and Executing a Warrant Advertising for and conducting a sale plus any actual expenses incurred, in lieu of those fees set out in subsection
- b. A cost recovery fee of $7.00 per billing to be charged to financial institutions for the provision of tax information.
- c. A fee for returned cheques in the amount of $20.00 per cheque.
## 10. FEES FOR SEPTIC WASTE DISPOSAL
- a. Eval pay a rage for the or the orse or her nice the Tenant in County of Kings.
2. The Charge referred to in 3(a) of the By-law shall be apportioned and payable by each User of the facility at the rate of $30.00 per One Thousand Imperial Gallons of Septic Waste or portion thereof delivered to the Septic Waste Treatment Facility. Such charge shall be calculated monthly.
- C. A Septic Tank Cleaner or other user of the Septic Waste Treatment Facility, who is more than 20 days in arrears of payment to the Municipality of the Operating Charge may be denied access to the Facility by order of the Municipal Engineer.
- d. Arrears of payment of Operating Charges shall carry interest at the current interest rate.
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## 11. FEE FOR VENDORS BY-LAW
Fee for Vendors - $500 per annum
## 12. FEES FOR PLANNING APPLICATIONS
- a. Fees for applications to amend the Land Use Bylaw
- $500.00 non-refundable application fee
- $400.00 advertising fee
- refunded if the application is withdrawn or refused before the application is advertised in the newspaper
5. refunded if the application results in a general text amendment that benefits multiple properties
- b. Fees for applications to enter into a development agreement or make a substantial amendment to an existing development agreement
- $700.00 non-refundable application fee (including property registration costs)
- $400.00 advertising fee
- refunded if the application is withdrawn or refused before the application is advertised in the newspaper
- C. Fees for applications to make an insubstantial amendment to an existing development agreement
- $300.00 non-refundable application fee (including property registration costs)
- d. Fees for applications to discharge a development agreement
- no application fee
- e. Fees for Heritage Properties and Conservation Districts
- no fees for applications to add a property to a Heritage Conservation District or to register a Municipal Heritage Property
- $500.00 non-refundable application fee to remove a property from a Heritage Conservation District or to de-register a Municipal Heritage Property.
- f. Fees relating to applications to amend the Land Use Bylaw in order to adjust the Environmental Open Space (01) Zone boundary
- The applicants) will proceed through the normal application process to amend the Land Use Bylaw and submit the necessary fees, and supporting information.
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## MUNICIPALITY OF THE COUNTY OF KINGS
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## MUNICIPALITY OF THE COUNTY OF KINGS
## Fees Policy
- If two or more abutting neighbours wish to have their respective properties included in the application to adjust the Environmental Open Space (01) Zone boundary then these requests may be combined under one application an
- The applicant, at her or his own cost, is required to provide information as per set out in the Municipal Planning Strategy, showing that the County's mapping
- If Council approves the application, then all fees associated with the application shall be reimbursed to the applicants).
- If Council does not approve the rezoning then the applicant shall not be reimbursed the application fees.
## g. Groups exempt from fees for planning applications
- Places of Worship
- Fire Departments
- Incorporated Societies
- Service Clubs
- Community Associations
- Recreational Associations
- Registered Charities
- Village Commissions
- Provincial or Federal government departments and agencies
## h. Council Discretion on Fees
Council, by motion, may chose to not collect or refund all, or a portion of, the fees charged for a planning application. In doing so, Council shall indicate the reason for not collecting or refunding the usual fees.
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