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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
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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
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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)
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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