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# Development Charges Study
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The City has completed a draft Development Charges Background Study, which will support the creation of a new Development Charges By-law to replace the existing by-law (2021-201). The study evaluates how growth will impact infrastructure and community service needs over the next several years and recommends updated development charge rates and policies in accordance with the Development Charges Act, 1997.
The new Development Charges By-law will incorporate:
* Input from the development industry
* Results of the City's Infrastructure Phasing Strategy, which outlines servicing needs across 36 sub-development areas
* Project priorities from the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
This process builds on earlier engagement with stakeholders held throughout the 2020 and 2021 Development Charges Background Studies and by-laws, and continues the City's commitment to transparency and fiscal responsibility.
The City has completed a draft Development Charges Background Study, which will support the creation of a new Development Charges By-law to replace the existing by-law (2021-201). The study evaluates how growth will impact infrastructure and community service needs over the next several years and recommends updated development charge rates and policies in accordance with the Development Charges Act, 1997.
The new Development Charges By-law will incorporate:
* Input from the development industry
* Results of the City's Infrastructure Phasing Strategy, which outlines servicing needs across 36 sub-development areas
* Project priorities from the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
This process builds on earlier engagement with stakeholders held throughout the 2020 and 2021 Development Charges Background Studies and by-laws, and continues the City's commitment to transparency and fiscal responsibility.
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* ## Notice of Passing of Municipal-Wide Development Charges By-law #2026-114
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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Belleville passed municipal-wide development charges By-law #2026-114 on the 14th day of September, 2026, under Section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c. 27, as amended;
AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal under Section 14 of the Act, in respect of the By-law #2026-114, by filing with the Clerk of the City of Belleville on or before the 24th day of October, 2026 a Notice of Appeal setting out the objection to By-law #2026-114 and the reasons supporting the objection.
By-law #2026-114 implemented new residential development charge rates while maintaining the non-residential rates which were in effect under the previous by-law. The schedule of development charges imposed by By-law #2026-114, which came into effect on September 15, 2026, is as follows:
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| --- | --- | --- |
| City-Wide Development Charge Fees | Total Fees (Rural Area) | Total Fees (Urban Area) |
| Single & Semi-Detached Dwelling | $20,289 | $27,808 |
| Apartments (2+ Bedrooms) | $15,332 | $21,014 |
| Apartments (Bachelor & 1-Bedroom) | $8,081 | $11,076 |
| Special Care/Special Dwelling Units | $7,844 | $10,751 |
| Other Multiples | $13,386 | $18,347 |
| Non-Residential (per sq. ft of Gross Floor Area) | $6.44 | $9.84 |
No key map has been provided as the by-law applies to all lands located within the City of Belleville.
A copy of the complete by-law is available for examination at the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 169 Front Street, Belleville, ON, K8N 2Y8 during regular business hours (weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM) excluding statutory holidays.
DATED at the City of Belleville, Ontario this 17th day of September, 2026.
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Belleville passed municipal-wide development charges By-law #2026-114 on the 14th day of September, 2026, under Section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c. 27, as amended;
AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal under Section 14 of the Act, in respect of the By-law #2026-114, by filing with the Clerk of the City of Belleville on or before the 24th day of October, 2026 a Notice of Appeal setting out the objection to By-law #2026-114 and the reasons supporting the objection.
By-law #2026-114 implemented new residential development charge rates while maintaining the non-residential rates which were in effect under the previous by-law. The schedule of development charges imposed by By-law #2026-114, which came into effect on September 15, 2026, is as follows:
| | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| City-Wide Development Charge Fees | Total Fees (Rural Area) | Total Fees (Urban Area) |
| Single & Semi-Detached Dwelling | $20,289 | $27,808 |
| Apartments (2+ Bedrooms) | $15,332 | $21,014 |
| Apartments (Bachelor & 1-Bedroom) | $8,081 | $11,076 |
| Special Care/Special Dwelling Units | $7,844 | $10,751 |
| Other Multiples | $13,386 | $18,347 |
| Non-Residential (per sq. ft of Gross Floor Area) | $6.44 | $9.84 |
No key map has been provided as the by-law applies to all lands located within the City of Belleville.
A copy of the complete by-law is available for examination at the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 169 Front Street, Belleville, ON, K8N 2Y8 during regular business hours (weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM) excluding statutory holidays.
DATED at the City of Belleville, Ontario this 17th day of September, 2026.
* ## Draft Development Charges Background Study Now Available
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The City of Belleville's draft Development Charges Background Study is now available for public review.
The draft study and proposed by-law can be viewed on this project page or in person at the Engineering and Development Services counter on the second floor of City Hall, 169 Front St.
Residents are encouraged to review the materials and provide feedback through the online comment card or at the statutory public meeting on Monday, July 27 at 4 p.m. in Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall.
The City of Belleville's draft Development Charges Background Study is now available for public review.
The draft study and proposed by-law can be viewed on this project page or in person at the Engineering and Development Services counter on the second floor of City Hall, 169 Front St.
Residents are encouraged to review the materials and provide feedback through the online comment card or at the statutory public meeting on Monday, July 27 at 4 p.m. in Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall.
* ## Notice of Public Meeting
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The City of Belleville is inviting the public to review the draft Development Charges Background Study and provide feedback at a statutory public meeting.
+ When: Monday, July 27 at 4 p.m.
+ Where: Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, 169 Front St.
The draft study and proposed by-law will be made available on this project page and at the Engineering and Development Services counter on the second floor of City Hall.
Feedback can be provided at the meeting or through the online comment card on this page under the "Survey" tab.
The City of Belleville is inviting the public to review the draft Development Charges Background Study and provide feedback at a statutory public meeting.
+ When: Monday, July 27 at 4 p.m.
+ Where: Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, 169 Front St.
The draft study and proposed by-law will be made available on this project page and at the Engineering and Development Services counter on the second floor of City Hall.
Feedback can be provided at the meeting or through the online comment card on this page under the "Survey" tab.
* ## Industrial Exemption Update Study
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In June 2025, an interim update study was completed which proposed an amendment to the Development Charges by-law to remove the industrial exemption. The supporting update study can be viewed from the Project Documents tab on the right side of this page. A public meeting was held on June 23, 2025, and the update study and by-law amendment were approved by Council on July 14, 2025.
In June 2025, an interim update study was completed which proposed an amendment to the Development Charges by-law to remove the industrial exemption. The supporting update study can be viewed from the Project Documents tab on the right side of this page. A public meeting was held on June 23, 2025, and the update study and by-law amendment were approved by Council on July 14, 2025.
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* **Nathan Jianopoulos**
Infrastructure Analyst, Engineering Section
City of Belleville
* **Peter Simcisko**
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