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October 15th, 2025
Page 18-12.1
Fees Policy 18-12
Amended October 2025
1.
This Policy is entitled "Fees Policy".
2.
This Policy applies except to the extent of any conflict with applicable provincial legislation, and,
where the fee amounts in this Policy differ from those set out in a By-Law, Policy or Resolution of
the Municipality of the County of Cumberland in effect on the effective date of this Policy, the fee
amounts set out in this Policy shall amend those previously in effect.
3.
The purpose of this Policy is to provide a convenient place to set out and amend the fees the
Municipality charges for certain applications, approvals, permits, licenses, and services.
4.
The fees to be paid to the Municipality for each of the following applications, approvals, permits,
licenses, certificates, or services are set out below. All fees include HST, where applicable.
Fees in Relation to Subdivision
Please note: In addition to the fees set out below, the cost of registration of plans, notices, deeds and/or
instruments of subdivision must be paid to the Municipality in advance and will be refunded if not
expended.
Preliminary Subdivision Application
Fees
Processing Fee for Tentative, Final, and Repeal of Subdivision
Applications:
$75.00, payable at the time the
application is filed - non refundable
Additional Processing fee where a proposed subdivision
includes a new, varied or extended public or private road:
$200.00, payable at the time the
application is filed - non refundable
- Plus - the Open Space/Recreational Capital Fund Fee, to be
used in the manner described in section 273(5) of the
Municipal Government Act:
$200.00 per lot, effective Oct. 1,
2024, payable prior to approval -
refundable if lot(s) not approved
Municipality of the County of Cumberland
Fees Policy 18-12 Amended October 2025
October 15th, 2025
Page 18-12.2
Fees in Relation to Land Use Planning and Development
Item
Fees
Zoning Confirmation letter
$50.00
Development Permit Processing Fee *
$25.00
Variance Application Processing Fee
No Fee
Site Plan Approval Application Processing Fee *
$200.00
Development Agreements and Applications to Amend
the Municipal Planning Strategy and/or the Land Use By-Law,
including rezoning:
Processing Fee *
-plus-
Total Cost of Advertising
and Notices:
$500.00 **
$500.00 advertising deposit
payable at the time application is
filed ***
Copies of the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-
Law, including letter-sized black and white maps:
$28.50 per copy
Full size colour copies of existing Municipal Planning Strategy
or Land Use By-Law maps:
$11.40 per map
Gateway Business Logo Sign Placement $57.00 per business logo
* Processing fees are non-refundable.
** This processing fee will be waived for registered charitable or non-profit organizations if the
Agreement or Amendment is for the benefit of the organization.
*** When the actual cost of advertising or providing notice is known, the difference between the
deposit and the actual cost will be refunded or billed to the Applicant.
Fees in Relation to Building and Demolition Permits
Item
Fees
New Residential
$25 plus $0.1/ sq ft
New Commercial
$50 plus $0.15/ sq ft
Renovations/Additions Residential
$25 plus $1.50/ $1000 value
Renovations/Additions Commercial/Farm
$50 plus $2.50/ $1000 value
Demolition Residential
$25
Demolition Commercial/Farm
$50
Mini Homes No Basement
$75
Mini Homes Basement/Additions
$25
Residential Decks & Accessory Storage <500 sq ft
$25
Residential Decks & Accessory Storage >500 sq ft
$50
Commercial Decks & Accessory Storage <500 sq ft
$50
Commercial Decks & Accessory Storage >500 sq ft
$75
Solar Residential (New)
$25
Solar Commercial/Farm (New)
$50
Permit Renewal Residential (New)
$25
Permit Renewal Commercial /Farm (New)
$50
Municipality of the County of Cumberland
Fees Policy 18-12 Amended October 2025
October 15th, 2025
Page 18-12.3
Construction without permit (New)
2x applicable fee
Refund for unissued permit (New)
$25; fee retained
Refund for issued permit (New)
No refund
Occupancy Residential (New)
$25
Occupancy Commercial/Farm (New)
$50
Delay, not ready (New)
$50 per occasion
Civic Signs
Civic Signs
Post and hardware
$20
$50
Fees in Relation to Municipal Sewers
Item
Fee
Sewer Lateral Installation Fee: Includes all costs for materials, labour, equipment
and permits to install a sewer lateral from the Municipal sewer main to the
boundary of the road right-of-way, payable in advance:
a)
4" diameter lateral
b)
6" diameter lateral
c)
8" diameter lateral
$Actual Cost
$Actual Cost
$Actual Cost
Sewer Lateral Inspection Fee: For inspections of sewer lateral installations within
the public road right-of-way when the lateral is not being installed by the
Municipality, payable in advance:
a) 6" or smaller diameter lateral
b) Larger than 6" diameter lateral
$100.00
$250.00
Sewer lateral Re-Inspection Fee: If, on a scheduled inspection an installation is
found to be incomplete, or if for any other reason a re-inspection is required:
$100.00 payable
in advance
Fees in Relation to Requests for Information
Item
Fee
Personal Information of the applicant
No Fee
Routine Access Records
Staff Time
First 2 hours No Fee
Every hour over and above 2 hours rate*
-plus- Copying Fees
One copy of a single document No Fee
Copies of multiple documents $0.25 per page
FOIPOP Requests
FOIPOP Application Fee $5
Staff Time
First 2 hours No Fee
Every hour over and above 2 hours rate*
-plus- Copying Fees
One Copy of a single document No Fee
Copies of multiple documents $0.25 per page
* Rate $15.00 / half hour rounded down to the nearest half hour
Municipality of the County of Cumberland
Fees Policy 18-12 Amended October 2025
October 15th, 2025
Page 18-12.4
Fees in Relation to Finance
Item
Fee
NSF Payments
$35
Administration Fee for Certificate of Discharge
$300
Administration Fee for Recording Certificate of Sale
$300
Tax Sale Fee (Does not include Survey fees, legal fees, or other
professional fees, if required)
$700
Additional Tax Sale Expenses - Survey fees, legal fees or other
professional fees
Actual Cost
Tax Certificate
$50.00
per assessment account number
Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre Booking & Rental Fees
Rooms
Rental Rates
Hourly (1-2 hours)
½ Day (2-4 hours)
Daily (4+ hours)
Community Rates**
CIBC Room
Hourly $68.40
½ Day $171
Daily $342
No Cost
Ross Anderson PharmaChoice
Teen Centre
Hourly $34.20
½ Day $114
Daily $199.50
No Cost
Jim & Jean Gogan Hospitality
Room
Hourly $28.50
½ Day $91.20
Daily $142.50
No Cost
Richard Calder Arena
Dry Pad
Hourly $71.25
½ Day $342
Daily $570
For rentals in excess of one day,
pricing to be approved by the
CAO who may seek, in their
discretion, approval of Council
Pricing to be approved by the
CAO who may seek, in their
discretion, approval of Council
Complete Facility
Pricing to be approved by the
CAO who may seek, in their
discretion, approval of Council
Pricing to be approved by the
CAO who may seek, in their
discretion, approval of Council
Kitchen Access
½ day $91.20
Daily $171
No Cost
Bar Service
Complimentary if bar bill exceeds $350, otherwise $150 service
fees applies
Rentals After 12:00 AM
$114 every hour rented after 12:00 AM.
Municipality of the County of Cumberland
Fees Policy 18-12 Amended October 2025
October 15th, 2025
Page 18-12.5
Stage Rental (internal and
external)
Internal: $28.50 per 4x8
section (up to 9 sections)
External: $150.00 (up to
9 sections)
For external borrowing, a $250
deposit is required. A liability waiver
and rental agreement must be
signed. The Municipality reserves
the right to charge additional fees
for staging returned with significant
damages and/or needs replacement.
Wooden Tables
External: Per Table $8.00
No cost for internal use at the
Centre.
For external borrowing, a $250
deposit is required. A liability waiver
and rental agreement must be
signed. The Municipality reserves
the right to charge additional fees
for staging returned with significant
damages and/or needs replacement.
Chairs
External: Per Chair
$1.25
No cost for internal use at centre.
For external borrowing, a $100
deposit is required. A liability waiver
and rental agreement must be
signed. The Municipality reserves
the right to charge additional fees
for staging returned with significant
damages and/or needs replacement.
Amenities
Microphones
No cost
Portable Sound System
No cost
Portable Projector
No cost
BBQ
Per Unit $39.90
Linens
$2.28 Per Linen
Steamed Linens
$4.56 Per Linen
Ceiling Drapes
$114
Birthday Package (includes 1 hr
ice + 1 hr Hospitality Room)
$171
**DCMMCC Community Rate Policy: The Community Rate is applied to rental fees for approved,
eligible groups at the discretion of the CAO. Applications for the Community Rate will not be
considered from registered businesses, government, or organizations whose core operations are
funded fully or in part by government, health boards, hospitals, regional centres for education, and
organizations with political affiliations. The CAO will have the authority to exempt government
organizations from rental fees where an agreement exists for reciprocal use of facilities. Payment in
full is required in advance of the booking date.
Municipality of the County of Cumberland
Fees Policy 18-12 Amended October 2025
October 15th, 2025
Page 18-12.6
Glooscap Campground
User Fee Category
Rental Rates
Hourly (1-2 hours)
½ Day (2-4 hours)
Daily (4+ hours)
Daily RV
$57
Weekly RV
$376.20
Monthly RV
$1,254
Daily Tent
$45.60 (no power)
$51,30 (20 amp)
Weekly Tent
$285 (no power)
$330.60 (20 amp)
Monthly Tent
$912 (no power)
$1,083 (20 amp)
Seasonal RV
$2,280
Rec Hall Rental
Hourly $34.20
½ Day $114
Daily $199.50
Electrical
$0.2508/kWh
5. All former Fees Policies of the Municipality are hereby repealed.
6. All fees previously charged by the former Towns of Springhill and Parrsboro in relation to Subdivision,
Land Use Planning and Development, or Building and Demolition Permits are hereby repealed.
Clerk's Annotation for Official Policy Book
Date of Notice to Council of Intent to Consider [7 days minimum]: February 15, 2023
Date of Passage of Current Policy: February 22, 2023
Date of Notice to Council of Intent to Consider Amendment: April 24, 2024
Date of Passage of Amended Policy: May 8, 2024
May 29, 2024
Date of Notice to Council of Intent to Consider Amendment: October 15, 2025
Date of Passage of Amended Policy: October 29, 2025
I certify that this Policy was adopted by Council as indicated above.
Deputy Clerk:
Date: October 31st, 2025