Business Licensing Fees (By-law 2025-30 schedule) — full text, Black River-Matheson, Ontario

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TABLE 1 By-Law No. 2025-30 LICENSE CATEGORY LICENSE FEE REQUIRED APPROVALS OR INSPECTIONS 2025 2026 2027 2028 AND FORWARD BUILDING TRADES/ HOME MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES Alarm Installation $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Building, Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00, Qualification Documents Appliance Repair $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Building, Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00, Qualification Documents Building Contractor $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00, Zoning, Qualification Documents Heating and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Contractor $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00, Zoning, Fire, Building, Certificate of Qualification Home/Property Inspector $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00, Zoning, 2 Pieces of Identification (one being government issued and photographic), Criminal Record Check, Certificate of Qualification Landscaping Contractor $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00 Qualification Documents Plumbing Contractor $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Fire, Building, Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00, Proof of WSIB for any employees on staff, Certificate of Qualification (Master Plumber) Property Management $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00, Qualification Documents Sign Company $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Building, Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00, Qualification Documents FOOD SERVICES Caterer $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00, Zoning, Fire, Building, Certificate of Inspection from Porcupine Health Unit, Qualification Documents Food Shop $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Fire, Building, Certificate of Inspection (Porcupine Health Unit), Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00 Catering Truck/ Vehicle $800.00 $830.00 $860.00 $890.00 Fire, Vehicle Safety Certificate, Vehicle Insurance, Vehicle Identification Number, Written permission from private property owner (if on private property) Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00, Certificate of Inspection (Porcupine Health Unit), Propane Inspection Certificate (where applicable) Refreshment Vehicle (Non-Motorized) $400.00 $410.00 $420.00 $430.00 Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00, Written permission from property owner (when on private property), Written permission from the Clerk of the Township of Black River- Matheson when on municipal property, Certificate of Inspection (Porcupine Health Unit), Propane Inspection Certificate (where applicable) Restaurant $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Fire (including occupant load), Building, Certificate of Inspection (Porcupine Health Unit), Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00, Qualification Documents VEHICLE SALES AND REPAIRS (INCLUDING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND WATERCRAFT) Automobile Body Repair Shop $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Building, Qualification Documents Auto Leasing/Rental/ Sales $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Fire, Building, Motor Vehicle Dealer Certificate Garage Automobile Repair $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Fire, Building, Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00, Certificate of Qualification Recreational Vehicle and/or Watercraft Repairs/Sales/Leasing $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Fire, Building, Liability Insurance $2,000,000.0 Small Engine Repair $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Fire, Building, Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00, Qualification Documents PUBLIC HALLS, PRESENTATIONS AND PLACES OF AMUSMENT Carnival $800.00 $825.00 $850.00 $875.00 Liability Insurance $5,000,000.00 Zoning, Fire, Ontario Amusement Device Permit, TSSA Certificate Circuses and Similar Shows* $800.00 $825.00 $850.00 $875.00 Zoning, Fire & Building if operated within a building/structure, Liability Insurance $5,000,000.00 naming the Township of Black River-Matheson as an additional insured if held in on municipal property Menagerie/Zoo* $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Fire, Building, Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00 Public Hall Up to 300 Capacity: $150.00 Up to 300 Capacity: $155.00 Up to 300 Capacity: $160.00 Up to 300 Capacity: $165.00 Zoning, Fire, Building, Liability Insurance $2,000,000 Over 300 Capacity: $200.00 Over 300 Capacity: $205.00 Over 300 Capacity: $210.00 Over 300 Capacity: $215.00 Recreational Establishment $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Fire, Building, Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00, Certificate of Inspection (Porcupine Health Unit) PERSONAL SERVICES Barber Shop $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Certificate of Inspection (Porcupine Health Unit), Building, Fire, List of current employees & Certificate of Qualification for each Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00, Qualification Documents Beauty Salon $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Certificate of Inspection (Porcupine Health Unit), Building, List of current employees & Certificate of Qualification for each Body Piercing Parlour/Tattoo Parlour $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Certificate of Inspection (Porcupine Health Unit), Building, Fire, Police, Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00,Qualification Documents SALES Auctioneer $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00, Criminal Record Check, Qualification Documents Convenience Store $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Fire, Building, Certificate of Inspection (Porcupine Health Unit), Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00 Door-to-Door Sales (1 Year) $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 2 pieces of identification (one being government issued and photographic), Criminal Record Check Fuel Dealer $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Fire, Building, Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00 Temporary Vendor (60 Days) *Onus for vendor lies with property owner* $400.00 $410.00 $420.00 $430.00 Zoning, Written permission from the private property owner or Township of Black River-Matheson (if on Township property) MISCELLANEOUS Bed and Breakfast Establishment First 4 Rooms: $100.00 First 4 Rooms: $105.00 First 4 Rooms: $110.00 First 4 Rooms: $115.00 Zoning, Fire, Building, Certificate of Inspection (Porcupine Health Unit), Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00, Criminal Record Check Additional Rooms: Add $25.00 Each Additional Rooms: Add $25.00 Each Additional Rooms: Add $25.00 Each Additional Rooms: Add $25.00 Each Dry Cleaner $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Fire, Building, Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00 Driving Instructor $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Liability Insurance $5,000,000, Criminal Record Check, Driver's Abstract, CPD Driving Instructor Certification, Gasoline Station $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Fire, Building, Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00 Home Occupation $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Fire, Building, Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00 Kennel* $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Fire, Building, Liability Insurance, $2,000,000.00, Certificate of registration from Canadian Kennel Club Incorporated or certified extract Laundromat $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Fire, Building Lodging and Rooming House First 5 Rooms: $100.00 First 5 Rooms: $105.00 First 5 Rooms: $110.00 First 5 Rooms: $115.00 Zoning, Fire, Building, Certificate of Inspection (Porcupine Health Unit), Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00 Additional Rooms: + $25.00 Each Additional Rooms: + $25.00 Each Additional Rooms: + $25.00 Each Additional Rooms: + $25.00 Each Pet Groomer $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Building, Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00, Qualification Documents Pet Shop* $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Fire, Building, Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00 Precious Metal Purchaser $100.00 $105.00 $110.00 $115.00 Zoning, Building, Liability $2,000,000.00, Criminal Record Check **Mobile Business Fee $50.00 $75.00 $100.00 $125.00 Zoning **Home Based Business (in conjunction with another licence under this by-law) $50.00 $75.00 $100.00 $125.00 Zoning, Fire, Building, Liability Insurance $2,000,000.00 **Transient Business Fee $125.00 $150.00 $175.00 $200.00 Criminal Record Check