Municipal User Fees Policy (Updated 2026)

Shelburne, Nova Scotia

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Policy Title and Purpose 1.0 This Policy shall be referred to as the "Municipal User Fees Policy." 2.0 The purpose of this Policy is to provide a convenient place to set out and amend the fees the Town of Shelburne charges for certain applications, permits, licenses, rentals, and services. 3.0 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 Bylaw, Recorded Resolution, Policy or Resolution of the Town of Shelburne in effect on the effective date of this Policy. 4.0 Bylaw Penalties for infractions are not listed under this Policy. Fees 5.0 The fees to be paid to the Town of Shelburne for each of the following Administrative/Finance Services, Dog Fees, Cemetery Fees, Sewer Fees, Solid Waste Fees, Water Fees, Development Permits, Public Works Fees, Rental Fees, and Vending Fees are set in, or amended to, the respective amounts shown in sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, and 5.10. 5.1 Administration/Finance Services The following table applies to Administration and Finance Services currently offered at the Town Hall. Description of Administration / Finance Service Fee Amount Photocopies $0.50/copy (Plus HST) Tax Certificates $50 Mortgage Company Listing $50/name Zoning/Comfort Letters $50.00 TOWN OF SHELBURNE Municipal User Fees Policy Policy 5.2 Dog Fees The following table applies to Dog owners within the Town of Shelburne under the Dog Bylaw. Description of Dog Fee Fee Amount Tags - Male & Spayed Female $10 / year Tags - Un-Spayed Female $10 / year Service Dog Tag $0 Replacement Tag $10 5.3 Cemetery Fees The following table applies to the Town Cemetery as referred to in the Cemetery Bylaw. Fees are double for non-residents. Description of Cemetery Fee Fee Amount Resident Single Grave Lot $180.00 (Plus HST) Non-Resident Single Grave Lot $360.00 (Plus HST) Columbaria - Niche for Town Resident $575.00 (Inc. HST) Columbaria - Niche for Non-Resident $1,150.00 (Inc. HST) 5.4 Public Sewer Fees SET BY COUNCIL ANNUALLY The following table applies to the Public Sewer as referred to in the Public Sewer Bylaw. For construction of new connections to wastewater facilities or storm water systems, refer to the Local Improvement Bylaw. Description of Public Sewer Fee Fee Amount Wastewater Hook-Up (Residential- 6 units or less) $500.00 Wastewater Hook-Up (Residential- 7 or more units) $1,200.00 Wastewater Hook-Up (Non- Residential) $1,200.00 Annual Charge $395.00/unit Policy 5.5 Solid Waste Fee SET BY COUNCIL ANNUALLY Description of Solid Waste Fee Fee Amount Solid Waste Fee $248.10/unit 5.6 Water Fees The following table applies to the Water Utility for the Town of Shelburne as referred to in Water Utility Distribution Policy and set as per UARB rates & regulations. For construction of new water lines in currently un-serviced areas, refer to the Local Improvement Bylaw. Description of Water Fee Fee Amount Water Hook-Up $100.00 Reconnection Charge $50.00 Reconnection outside of regular working hours $200.00 Disconnection for an extended period of time $35.00 Disconnection for an extended period of time outside of regular working hours $150.00 Water Haulers $8.07/per cubic meter (with a minimum charge of $50.00) 5.7 Development Permits The following table applies to the Community & Economic Development Department for the Town of Shelburne as referred to in the Land-Use Bylaw. Description of Development Permit Fee Fee Amount Application for a Development Permit $50.00 Zoning / Comfort Letters $50.00 Municipal Planning Strategy Amendment $800.00 Land Use By-Law Amendment $600.00 Site Plan Application $150.00 Policy Variance Application $100.00 5.8 Public Works Description of Public Works Fees Fee Amount Camera Use (w/operator) 8am-4pm $200/hr 5.9 Building Rentals The following table refers to rates set in the Town of Shelburne's Community Centre and Guild Hall Rental Policies. Description of Building Rentals Fee Amount Community Centre -Meeting Room A General $100.00 (Plus HST) Community Centre - Meeting Room A Non-Profit $0 Community Centre - Meeting Room B General $75.00 (Plus HST) Community Centre - Meeting Room B Non-Profit $0 Community Centre - Auditorium Commercial or Gov't Organization $200.00 (Plus HST) (Plus $200.00 damage deposit) Community Centre - Auditorium Personal Event (Wedding/Dance/Birthday) $400.00 (Plus HST) (Plus $400.00 damage deposit) Community Centre - Auditorium Non- Profit $0 (Plus $200.00 damage deposit) Fireman / Ladies Aux. Rental $0 (Plus $200.00 damage deposit) Event Catered by Ladies Aux. Rental $0 (Plus $150.00 damage deposit) or $100.00 plus HST if Bar Service required, (Damage Deposit of $350.00) Guild Hall Wedding Rental $500.00 (Plus HST) (Plus $500.00 damage deposit) Guild Hall Commercial Rental $100.00 (Plus HST) (Plus $100.00 damage deposit) Guild Hall Non-Profit Rental $0 Guild Hall Market Seasonal Rental $400.00 (includes electricity) Policy 5.10 Vending The following table refers to rates set in the Town of Shelburne's Vending Bylaw. Description of Vending Fee Fee Amount Annual Vending Permit (1 year) $300.00 Monthly Vending Permit $150.00 Weekly Vending Permit $75.00 Special Events - Food Vendor (per event) $150.00 Special Events - Other Vendor (per event $25.00 Executive Coordinator's Notation for Official Policy Book Date of Passage of Original Policy: April 9th, 2018 Date of Passage of Current Policy: June 1st, 2026 I certify that this Policy was adopted by Council as indicated above. _______________________________ June 1st, 2026 Jessie Dyer, Executive Coordinator Date