Draft By-law 2026-___ to Establish and Require Payment of Various Fees and Charges (amended fees, Planning and Development)

Bracebridge, Ontario · No. 2026-___ · summary & facts

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BILL NO. BY-LAW NO. 2026- A BY-LAW OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF BRACEBRIDGE TO ESTABLISH AND REQUIRE PAYMENT OF VARIOUS FEES AND CHARGES WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended (the "Act") provides that the powers of a municipality under the Act or any other Act shall be interpreted broadly so as to confer broad authority on the municipality to enable the municipality to govern its affairs as it considers appropriate and to enhance the municipality's ability to respond to municipal issues; AND WHEREAS Section 9 of the Act provides that a municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purpose of exercising its authority under the Act or any other Act; AND WHEREAS Section 11 of the Act provides that a lower-tier municipality may pass by-laws respecting matters within the spheres of jurisdiction set out therein including, inter alia, financial management of the municipality and its local boards; AND WHEREAS Section 284.11(5) of the Act provides that if the head of council is of the opinion that all or part of a by-law could potentially interfere with a prescribed provincial priority, the head of council may veto the by-law by providing to the clerk, on the day of the veto, a written veto document that includes the veto and the reasons for the veto; AND WHEREAS Section 391 of the Act authorizes municipalities to impose fees or charges on persons, (a) for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it; (b) for costs payable by it for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of any other municipality or any local board; and, (c) for the use of its property, including property under its control. AND WHEREAS Section 398 of the Act provides that fees or charges imposed in accordance with this By- law constitute a debt owed to the municipality for which the Treasurer may add the outstanding fees or charges, including interest on the unpaid balance, to the tax roll for the property owned by the persons responsible for paying the fees and charges, and the amount shall be collected in the same manner as municipal taxes; AND WHEREAS Section 69(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 provides that the Council of a municipality, by By-law, may establish a tariff of fees for the processing of applications made in respect of planning matters, which tariff shall be designed to meet only the anticipated cost to the municipality or to a committee of adjustment or land division committee constituted by the council of the municipality in respect of the processing of each type of application provided for in the tariff; AND WHEREAS public notice was provided in accordance with Public Notice Policy (TOB-2020-005); AND WHEREAS by motion 26-PD-043, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bracebridge deems it expedient to amend the Fees and Charges By-law for the municipality; BILL NO. Page 2 NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF BRACEBRIDGE ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. IN THIS BY-LAW 1.1. DA means Delegated Authority. 1.2. N/C means No Charge. 2. SHORT TITLE 2.1. This By-law may be cited as the "Fees and Charges By-law". 3. VALIDITY AND SEVERABILITY 3.1. If any provision or provisions of this by-law is held to be invalid, illegal, un-enforceable or in conflict with the law of any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby. 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS 4.1. That the fees and charges for various municipal services and activities be established in the Appendices attached hereto and forming part of this by-law as follows: 4.1.1. Appendix "A" - Corporate 4.1.2. Appendix "B" - Corporate Services Department - By-law Enforcement Branch 4.1.3. Appendix "C" - Corporate Services Department- Administration Branch 4.1.4. Appendix "D" - Corporate Services Department - Cemeteries 4.1.5. Appendix "E" - Finance Department - Taxation Branch 4.1.6. Appendix "F" - Recreation Department 4.1.7. Appendix "G" - Planning and Development Department 4.1.8. Appendix "H" - Public Works Department 4.1.9. Appendix "I" - Fire Department 5. FORCE AND EFFECT 5.1. Unless otherwise stated, all fees come into force and effect on January 1 of the year indicated. BILL NO. Page 3 6. REPEAL 6.1. Upon the date this By-law comes into force and effect, By-law 2026-005 (or any successor by-law(s)) is hereby repealed. READ AND PASSED THIS 9TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026. Mayor, Rick Maloney Director of Corporate Services/Clerk Lori McDonald BILL NO. Page 4 APPENDIX "A" Corporate FEE DESCRIPTION 2026 RATE 2027 RATE Photocopying or printing (per page) $1.00 $1.00 Electronic Payment Fees (Cost Recovery) 2.5% of total transaction 2.5% of total transaction Rates listed exclude applicable taxes. BILL NO. Page 5 APPENDIX "B" Corporate Services Department - By-law Enforcement Branch FEE DESCRIPTION 2026 RATE 2027 RATE Clean Yard By-law Clean Yard By-law administration fee (per property) $200.00 $200.00 Dog Kennel Licence Annual licence to operate a dog kennel $150.00 $150.00 Dog Licence Annual licence for dogs - spayed or neutered $15.00 $15.00 Annual licence for dogs - unaltered $15.00 $15.00 Dog Pound Fees[1] Daily board (per day or part thereof) $42.00 $42.00 Impound $84.00 $84.00 Election Sign By-law Sign Removal (per sign) $50.00 $50.00 Exotic Animal Control By-law Exemption Per exemption $65.00 $65.00 Fence Viewers Fence Viewers Application and Administration $300.00 $300.00 Fence Viewers Fee per member, per day $100.00 $100.00 Fence Viewers travel expenses Actual Actual Lottery Licence Bazaar - Bingo (percentage of total prize board) 3% 3% Bazaar - Raffle (percentage of total prize board) 3% 3% Bazaar - Wheel of Fortune (per wheel) $10.00 $10.00 Bingo (percentage of total prize board) 3% 3% Break Open Ticket (percentage of total prize board) 3% 3% Raffle (percentage of total prize board) 3% 3% Amendment or Extension to Existing Licence $45.00 $45.00 Letter of Support for Provincial Licence $45.00 $45.00 On-line and Telephone Parking Ticket Payments Recovery of Customer Convenience Fee (by Paymentus) $1.95 $1.95 Noise Exemption (Non-Municipal)[2] Per exemption/event series - community event $65.00 $65.00 Per exemption/event series - private event $120.00 $120.00 Per exemption/event series - all other $120.00 $120.00 Parking Space Rentals Parking Space Rental Within Free On-Street Parking Zone (per space, per day) $10.00 $10.00 Annual Parking Space Rental (Canada Post) $2,500.00 $2,500.00 Refreshment Vehicle Licence Weekly (7 calendar days) $60.00 $60.00 Monthly (1 calendar month) $162.00 $162.00 Seasonal (May 1st to October 31st) $390.00 $390.00 Annual (January 1st to December 31st) $540.00 $540.00 Student[3] - weekly $25.00 $25.00 Student[3] - monthly $65.00 $65.00 Student[3] - seasonal $150.00 $150.00 BILL NO. Page 6 FEE DESCRIPTION 2026 RATE 2027 RATE Short Term Rental Accommodation License[4] Annual Licence/Application Fee - Issued January to December Annually $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Vehicles for Hire Voluntary Vehicle for Hire Registration (annual fee) $100.00 $100.00 Temporary Vendor Licence Licence to sell goods, wares or merchandise on a temporary (non-permanent) basis from a specific location One (1) day $55.00 $55.00 Week-end (Saturday and Sunday - 48 hours maximum) $110.00 $110.00 One (1) week (7 calendar days) $165.00 $165.00 One (1) month (first to last day of a month) $275.00 $275.00 Six (6) months (consecutive months within one calendar year) $440.00 $440.00 [1] As charged and retained by the Town's dog pound contractor (Muskoka OSPCA). The Dog Pound Daily Board fee includes all applicable taxes. All other rates listed exclude applicable taxes. [2] Not in conjunction with Special Event Permit. [3] As defined in the Refreshment Vehicle By-Law. [4] Issued January to December Annually. Prorated on a per month basis for new STRAs established mid-year. BILL NO. Page 7 APPENDIX "C" Corporate Services Department - Administration Branch FEE DESCRIPTION 2026 RATE 2027 RATE Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) Approvals Liquor Licence Municipal Information Form $28.00 $30.00 Extension of Existing Liquor Licence/Letter of Non-Objection $28.00 $30.00 Significant Event Status Resolution (not in conjunction with Special Event Permit) $45.00 $45.00 By-the-Glass Letter of Support $45.00 $45.00 Certification of Documents (Non-Municipal) Per related set of documents/per visit $25.00 $25.00 Commissioning of Documents (Non-Municipal) Per related set of documents/per visit $25.00 $25.00 Death Registration Per registration (includes out of town registrations) $25.00 $27.00 Surcharge after regular business hours $30.00 $30.00 Marriage Licence Per licence $170.00 $175.00 Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA)[1] Request As per MFIPPA As per MFIPPA Search Time (per 15 minutes) As per MFIPPA As per MFIPPA Preparation of Records for Disclosure (per 15 minutes) As per MFIPPA As per MFIPPA Photocopies or Computer Printouts (per page) As per MFIPPA As per MFIPPA Per USB Thumb Drive or CD As per MFIPPA As per MFIPPA Per 15 minutes spent by any person developing a computer program or other method to produce a record from machine readable records As per MFIPPA As per MFIPPA Routine Disclosure Request Staff search time, records preparation including redaction time (per hour) (minimum 1/2 hour) $60.00 $60.00 Road Renaming Application Fee $520.00 $520.00 Postage costs Actual Actual Purchase and Installation of Signage (incl. Labour) Actual Actual Legal, Surveying and other professional fees Actual Actual Special Event Permit (Non-Municipal - Excludes Charitable Organizations and the Royal Canadian Legion (Central Branch 161)) Per permit $80.00 $85.00 Original Road Allowance (ORA) and Original Shore Road Allowance (OSRA) Closings Application Fee $1,475.00 $1,500.00 OSRA Cost per square foot - Lake Muskoka and Muskoka River (having access to Lake Muskoka) $1.70 $1.75 OSRA Cost per square foot - All other lakes $1.45 $1.50 OSRA Cost per square foot - Flooded portion $0.70 $0.75 ORA - determined by Opinion of Market Value by Appraiser or $1.50 per sq foot Market value or $1.60 per sq foot Market value or $1.65 per sq foot Legal, surveying and other professional fees Actual Actual Municipal Land Sale (other than ORAs and OSRAs) Application Fee $1,475.00 $1,500.00 BILL NO. Page 8 FEE DESCRIPTION 2026 RATE 2027 RATE Land Value Market value or as determined by Council Market value or as determined by Council Legal, surveying and other professional fees Actual Actual Assumption of Trespass Road (not part of an OSRA/RA Application) Application Fee $450.00 $475.00 Legal, Surveying and other Professional Fees Actual Actual Licence of Occupation (includes Road Allowance Use Agreements and Encroachments) Application Fee $1,475.00 $1,500.00 Licence Renewal Fee $515.00 $530.00 Annual Licence Fee (per linear foot) $2.05 $2.10 Annual Licence Fee (not part of a Land Disposition/OSRA/RA Application) [2] $578.14 (plus CPI) 2026 Rate (plus CPI) Legal, surveying and other professional fees Actual Actual Rates listed exclude applicable taxes. [1] All fees are prescribed by legislation - taxes are not applicable. [2] Reflects Most Recent 12-Month Ontario all items CPI as of January of Year BILL NO. Page 9 APPENDIX "D" Corporate Services Department - Cemeteries FEE DESCRIPTION 2026 RATE 2027 RATE Lot Sales Single Lot (includes 40% Care and Maintenance Fee) $960.00 $990.00 Veteran's Lot (Bracebridge Municipal Cemetery Only) (includes 40% Care and Maintenance Fee) $880.00 $910.00 Cremation Lot (includes 40% Care and Maintenance Fee) $590.00 $610.00 Plot sales prior to 1955 (one-time Care and Maintenance Fee) $384.00 $396.00 Interments Full Interment - weekday $800.00 $820.00 Full Interment - weekend/holiday $1,100.00 $1,130.00 Full Interment (Child Under 15) - weekday $510.00 $530.00 Full Interment (Child Under 15) - weekend/holiday $595.00 $605.00 Cremated Remains - weekday $345.00 $360.00 Cremated Remains - weekend/holiday $645.00 $660.00 Cremated Remains (Child Under 15) - weekday $230.00 $245.00 Cremated Remains (Child Under 15) - weekend/holiday $265.00 $275.00 Niche Interments (per opening/closing) - weekday $225.00 $230.00 Niche Interments (Adult) (per opening/closing) - weekend/holiday $525.00 $540.00 Niche Interments (Child Under 15) (per opening/closing) $90.00 $100.00 Disinterments Full Disinterment, not including vault and monument removal $1,700.00 $1,750.00 Cremated Remains, not including vault and monument removal $425.00 $440.00 Cremated Remains (Niche) $225.00 $230.00 Monument Care and Maintenance[1] Flat Marker (173 square inches and under) N/C N/C Flat Marker (over 173 square inches) $100.00 $100.00 Upright Marker (4 feet and under) $200.00 $200.00 Upright Marker (over 4 feet) $400.00 $400.00 Columbarium[2] Level A $2,250.00 $2,320.00 Level B $2,100.00 $2,160.00 Level C $1,950.00 $2,010.00 Level D $1,800.00 $1,850.00 Other Corner Markers (including installation) $170.00 $180.00 Winter Vault $350.00 $360.00 Winter Vault Disinterment (if not being interred in cemetery) $225.00 $230.00 Additional activities, including probing, moving monuments, site location, plantings, adornments, etc. - per hour $150.00 $150.00 New Interment Rights Certificate - third party resale or transfer $150.00 $150.00 New Interment Rights Certificate - additional rights only $125.00 $130.00 Monument Staking $125.00 $130.00 Rates listed exclude applicable taxes. [1] Rates prescribed by legislation. [2] Includes engraving and 15% Care and Maintenance Fee. BILL NO. Page 10 APPENDIX "E" Finance Department -Taxation Branch FEE DESCRIPTION 2026 RATE 2027 RATE Additions to the Roll Fee charged to add an amount to the collectors roll in accordance with legislation. The fee is added directly to the applicable property tax account $45.00 $45.00 Duplicate Tax Bill To prepare a copy of tax bill $25.00 $25.00 Letter/Statement Confirming Assessment Records Preparation of letter or statement confirming that a search of assessment records has been conducted to verify the assessed persons or assessment values, for a specified period of time. This is usually required for legal or financial matters. Time to search records will continue to be a separate charge in addition to the letter or statement $42.00 $42.00 Mortgage Company Payment Processing Where mortgage company pays accounts in bulk. Fee applies per roll number N/C N/C Returned Payments Handling fee charged when payment is returned as not negotiable $45.00 $45.00 Preauthorized Payment Cancellation/Removal Fee to cancel or suspend a PAP plan mid-year. Fee does not apply when a property has been sold $20.00 $20.00 Proof of Claim Completion of Proof of Claim form as provided by Trustee. Includes cost of statement to accompany submitted form. (Fee added to tax roll) $25.00 $25.00 Refund of Overpayment Refund of credit balance to property owner when a duplicate payment is made in error. Fee does not apply to credits that are as a result of an assessment adjustment $25.00 $25.00 Statement of Account Statement detailing payments and taxes levied, and outstanding balance. (Not a statement issued by the Treasurer under section 352 of the Municipal Act, 2001) $15.00 $15.00 Tax Certificate Issuance of certificate by the Treasurer itemizing all monies owing $75.00 $75.00 Transfer Credit Balance To transfer payment(s) misallocated by a property owner or their representative (i.e. bank) from one tax roll to another $25.00 $25.00 Arrears Notice Fee Fee charged to the tax roll when sending out arrears notice. Arrears notices are not sent to property owners who are in arrears less than $10.00. This fee is in addition to interest and penalty that may be levied in accordance with legislation $10.00 $10.00 Warning Letter Issuance of a warning letter advising a property owner that property will be eligible for tax registration proceedings on January 1st of the following year $50.00 $50.00 Final Notice Letter Issuance of final demand letter requesting property owners make suitable payment arrangements where a tax arrears certificate is eligible to be issued $100.00 $100.00 Notice of Pending Tax Registration Letter Issuance of letter advising property owners that all other collection efforts have been exhausted and the file is being sent for registration of a tax arrears certificate $150.00 $150.00 BILL NO. Page 11 FEE DESCRIPTION 2026 RATE 2027 RATE Hand Deliver Charge Fee for a representative of the Town to hand deliver any notice associated with tax arrears and tax registration proceedings. (Charge is in addition to fee for notice) $100.00 $100.00 Tax Registration Review account status, prepare all tax, assessment, roll and mapping information, send notice to property owner, review correspondence and notes, compile any other information required to create file and send to tax registration specialist $210.00 $210.00 Prepare and register tax arrears certificate on title and all subsequent requirements related to tax registration. Third Party expense Actual Actual Tax Sale Prepare assessment information, calculate cancellation price, circulate file for review by other departments, coordinate preparation of tender package and advertising, perform site visit if required $210.00 $210.00 Preparation and administration required to meet all legislative requirements to conduct sale by public tender. Third party expense Actual Actual Tax Sale Tender Package To provide a printed copy of a tax sale tender package. No charge to download from website $42.00 $42.00 Rates listed exclude applicable taxes. BILL NO. Page 12 APPENDIX "F" Recreation Department FEE DESCRIPTION 2026 RATE 2027 RATE Recreation General Administration Late fee on Recreation Department receivables once they reach 60 days past due. Compounded monthly. Director of Recreation has delegated authority to waive some or all of the accumulated late fees 3% 3% FEE DESCRIPTION 2025-2026 2026-2027 PARKS AND SHELTERS - Nov. 1 - Oct. 31 (Exclusive of HST) Annie Williams Memorial Park (Grounds, Amphitheatre, Picnic Shelter), Memorial Park Incl Bandshell and Peake Field Picnic Shelters - each venue per Hour Community Service: District $13.42 $13.42 Community Service: Non-District $16.11 $16.11 Private: District $22.37 $22.37 Private: Non-District $26.84 $26.84 Commercial: District $31.32 $31.32 Commercial: Non-District $37.58 $37.58 Memorial Park - Remembrance Day Ceremonies/Bracebridge Legion $0.00 $0.00 Annie Williams Memorial Park - Exclusive Use/day Exclusive Use - (Ie. Beer Fest, MAC show) per Day $1,829.87 $1,829.87 Exclusive Use - (Ie. Beer Fest, MAC show) Subsequent Days $1,414.36 $1,414.36 Exclusive Use - (Ie. Beer Fest, MAC show) Additional Teardown/setup days $153.58 $153.58 Kerr Park Chalet - per Hour Community Service: District $23.29 $23.76 Community Service: Non-District $27.95 $28.51 Private: District $38.82 $39.60 Private: Non-District $46.59 $47.52 Commercial: District $54.35 $55.44 Commercial: Non-District $65.22 $66.52 BBQ - Peake Fields/Annie Williams Park - Flat Rate - All Categories $20.01 $20.01 SPORT COURTS / SOCCER FIELDS / OUTDOOR TRACK - Nov. 1 - Oct. 31 (Exclusive of HST) Tennis (Kerr Park)/ Sport Courts (Kelvin Grove Park -1 ball hockey/1 basketball OR 4 Pickleball) - per Hour/Court Community Service: District $12.10 $12.34 Community Service: Non-District $14.52 $14.81 Private: District $17.79 $18.14 Private: Non-District $21.35 $21.77 Commercial: District & Non-District DA DA Organization/Clubs (Tennis Club) Lease Lease Soccer Fields (Gostick/ Sportsplex) & Outdoor Track (during nonschool hours) - per Hour/Field Community Service: District $12.10 $12.34 Community Service: Non-District $14.52 $14.81 Private: District $17.79 $18.14 Private: Non-District $21.35 $21.77 BILL NO. Page 13 FEE DESCRIPTION 2025-2026 2026-2027 Commercial: District & Non-District DA DA Organization/Clubs (Soccer Club) Lease Lease BALL DIAMONDS - Nov. 1 - Oct. 31 - (Exclusive of HST) Kerr Park Ball Diamonds - per Hour/Diamond Small Diamond N/C N/C Large Diamond Community Service: District $17.67 $18.29 Large Community Service: Non-District $21.21 $21.95 Large Private: District $25.99 $26.90 Large Private: Non-District $31.19 $32.28 Large Commercial: District $36.39 $37.66 Large Commercial: Non-District $43.66 $45.19 Peake Fields Ball Diamonds - per Hour/Diamond Community Service: District $17.67 $18.29 Community Service: Non-District $21.21 $21.95 Private: District $25.99 $26.90 Private: Non-District $31.19 $32.28 Commercial: District $36.39 $37.66 Commercial: Non-District $43.66 $45.19 Sportsplex Lobby - All Categories DA DA Sportsplex Conference Room & Adventure Room Community Service: District - per Hour $28.53 $28.53 Community Service: District - per Day (8 hour min.) $103.62 $103.62 Community Service: Non-District - per Hour $34.24 $34.24 Community Service: Non-District - per Day (8 hour min.) $124.34 $124.34 Private: District - per Hour $47.55 $47.55 Private: District - per Day (8 hour min.) $172.70 $172.70 Private: Non-District - per Hour $57.06 $57.06 Private: Non-District - per Day (8 hour min.) $207.24 $207.24 Commercial: District - per Hour $66.57 $66.57 Commercial: District - per Day (8 hour min.) $241.78 $241.78 Commercial: Non-District - per Hour $79.88 $79.88 Commercial: Non-District - per Day (8 hour min.) $290.14 $290.14 SPORTSPLEX - FACILITIES - (Exclusive of HST) Sportsplex Multipurpose Room - Day after Labour Day to Labour Day Community Service: District - per Hour $42.87 $42.87 Community Service: District - per Day (8 hour min.) $356.12 $356.12 Community Service: Non-District - per Hour $51.44 $51.44 Community Service: Non-District - per Day (8 hour min.) $427.35 $427.35 Private: District - per Hour $71.45 $71.45 Private: District - per Day (8 hour min.) $593.54 $593.54 Private: Non-District - per Hour $85.74 $85.74 Private: Non-District - per Day (8 hour min.) $712.25 $712.25 Commercial: District - per Hour $100.03 $100.03 Commercial: District - per Day (8 hour min.) $830.96 $830.96 Commercial: Non-District - per Hour $120.04 $120.04 Commercial: Non-District - per Day (8 hour min.) $997.15 $997.15 Private Pickleball District Rate per Hour $41.20 $42.02 Private Pickleball Non-District Rate per Hour $49.44 $50.43 BILL NO. Page 14 FEE DESCRIPTION 2025-2026 2026-2027 Kubota North Health & Wellness Centre - All Categories DA DA Sportsplex Climbing Wall- per Hour Climbing Birthday Party (Private)- 10 people incl. 1 hour party room & staff $188.55 $188.55 Community Service: District $128.21 $128.21 Community Service: Non-District $153.86 $153.86 Private: District $188.55 $188.55 Private: Non-District $226.26 $226.26 Commercial: District & Non-District DA DA Sportsplex Challenge Course/Low Ropes - per Hour Community Service: District $69.13 $69.13 Community Service: Non-District $82.95 $82.95 Private: District $101.66 $101.66 Private: Non-District $121.99 $121.99 Commercial: District & Non-District DA DA Sportsplex Group Fitness Studio - per Hour Community Service: District $50.92 $50.92 Community Service: Non-District $61.10 $61.10 Private: District $74.88 $74.88 Private: Non-District $89.86 $89.86 Commercial: District & Non-District DA DA SPORTSPLEX - FACILITIES - Day after Labour Day to Labour Day (Exclusive of HST) Pool Birthday Dunk Party (Public Swim) - 10 kids & 2 adults incl 1 hour party room Sportsplex 8 Lane Pool - per Hour Community Service: District $90.60 $92.41 Community Service: Non-District $108.72 $110.89 Private: District $133.23 $135.90 Private: Non-District $159.88 $163.08 Commercial: District & Non-District per hour AND All Categories per Day (min. 8 hours) DA DA Sportsplex per Lane Pool - per Hour Community Service: District $13.01 $13.27 Community Service: Non-District $15.61 $15.92 Private: District $19.13 $19.51 Private: Non-District $22.95 $23.41 Commercial: District & Non-District per hour AND All Categories per Day (min. 8 hours) DA DA Sportsplex Leisure Pool & Therapy Pool - per Hour Community Service: District $48.52 $49.49 Community Service: Non-District $58.22 $59.39 Private: District $71.35 $72.78 Private: Non-District $85.62 $87.33 Commercial: District & Non-District per hour AND All Categories per Day (min. 8 hours) DA DA Sportsplex Waterslide - per Hour Community Service: District $21.99 $22.43 Community Service: Non-District $26.38 $26.91 Private: District $32.33 $32.98 Private: Non-District $38.80 $39.58 Commercial: District & Non-District per hour AND All Categories per Day (min. 8 hours) DA DA Extra Fees Additional Facility Clean-Up Charge per hour $191.02 $191.02 BILL NO. Page 15 FEE DESCRIPTION 2025-2026 2026-2027 Additional Facility Hours after 1 am per hour $191.02 $191.02 Program & PA Day Camp Cancellation Admin fee/family/cancellation $16.00 $16.00 Late Child Pick Up Fee per 15 mins/family $8.00 $8.00 Camp cancellation fee/child/week $30.00 $30.00 Program Instructor/Lifeguard per hour - 40% above job rate DA DA Wibits (per rental) $33.00 $36.30 Equipment Rental per use $16.98 $16.98 Muskoka Lumber Community Centre Meeting Rooms: Day after Labour Day to Labour Day (Exclusive of HST) Muskoka Leon's Auditorium Community Service: District - per Hour $59.07 $59.07 Community Service: District - per Day(during tournaments no alcohol) $486.76 $486.76 Community Service: Non-District - per Hour $70.89 $70.89 Community Service: Non-District - per Day (during tournaments no alcohol) $584.11 $584.11 Private: District - per Hour $98.46 $98.46 Private: District - per Day (8 hr min.) $811.27 $811.27 Private: Non-District - per Hour $118.15 $118.15 Private: Non-District - per Day (8 hr min.) $973.52 $973.52 Commercial: District- per Hour $137.84 $137.84 Commercial: District - per Day (8 hr min.) $1,135.78 $1,135.78 Commercial: Non-District - per Hour $165.41 $165.41 Commercial: Non-District - per Day (8 hr min.) $1,362.93 $1,362.93 Kitchen - per hour $51.50 $51.50 Small Meeting Room (2nd Floor) - per Hour N/C N/C Lobby - per Hour - All Categories DA DA Muskoka Lumber Arena - Season: Estimated July 2 (ice in) to July 1 the following year - (Exclusive of HST) Skating Birthday Party (Public Skate) - 10 kids & 2 adults incl. 1 hour party room $125.00 $125.00 Muskoka Lumber Arena - Ice In - Primetime (M-F 4 pm to close, Sat/Sun) - per Hour Primetime Community Service: District $143.58 $146.45 Primetime Community Service: Non-District $172.30 $175.74 Primetime Private: District $211.15 $215.37 Primetime Private: Non-District $253.38 $258.45 Primetime Commercial: District $295.61 $301.52 Primetime Commercial: Non-District $354.73 $361.83 Muskoka Lumber Arena - Ice in - Non-Primetime (M-F 5 am - 4 pm) - per Hour Non-Primetime Community Service: District $126.07 $128.59 Non-Primetime Community Service: Non-District $151.29 $154.31 Non-Primetime Private: District $185.40 $189.11 Non-Primetime Private: Non-District $222.48 $226.93 Non-Primetime Commercial: District $259.56 $264.75 Non-Primetime Commercial: Non-District $311.47 $317.70 Muskoka Lumber Arena - Season: Aug. 6, 2024 - Aug. 4, 2025 - (Exclusive of HST) Muskoka Lumber Arena - Dry Pad - per Hour (Summer- estimated May - June 15) Community Service: District $56.03 $56.03 Community Service: Non-District $67.24 $67.24 Private: District $82.40 $82.40 Private: Non-District $98.88 $98.88 BILL NO. Page 16 FEE DESCRIPTION 2025-2026 2026-2027 Commercial: District $115.36 $115.36 Commercial: Non-District $138.43 $138.43 Muskoka Lumber Arena/ Proline Fieldhouse/ Sportsplex Junior Hockey rates for all facilities lease lease CSD= SMMHA, Muskoka Grizzlies, Muskoka Skate Club, BMLSS/St. Doms hockey teams, Muskoka Girls Hockey League PD= Private hockey clubs/groups (Oldtimers/Recreational, Private rentals) Proline Rentals Fieldhouse - Estimated July 2 (ice in) to July 1 the following year - (Exclusive of HST) Fieldhouse Birthday Party - ½ Fieldhouse for 1 hour, & party room for 1 hour $188.55 $188.55 Proline Rentals Fieldhouse - Quarter Field (A1, A2, B1, or B2) Community Service: District - per Hour $20.60 $21.01 Community Service: Non-District - per Hour $24.72 $25.21 Private: District - per Hour $41.20 $42.02 Private: Non-District - per Hour $49.44 $50.43 Commercial: District and Non-District - per Hour $57.68 $58.83 Proline Rentals Fieldhouse - Half Field (A or B) Community Service: District - per Hour $30.90 $31.52 Community Service: Non-District - per Hour $37.08 $37.82 Private: District - per Hour $61.80 $63.04 Private: Non-District - per Hour $74.16 $75.64 Commercial: District and Non-District - per Hour $86.52 $88.25 Proline Rentals Fieldhouse - Full Field (A+B) Community Service: District - per Hour $61.80 $63.04 Community Service: Non-District - per Hour $74.16 $75.64 Private: District - per Hour $123.60 $126.07 Private: Non-District - per Hour $148.32 $151.29 Commercial: District and Non-District - per Hour $173.04 $176.50 Non-Sport Event - (Ie. Homeshow Additional Teardown/setup days DA DA Exclusive Use Muskoka Lumber Community Centre - per day Exclusive Use Muskoka Lumber Community Centre - per day DA DA Recreation Membership & Admission Fees- Season: Day after Labour Day to Labour Day Sportsplex and Muskoka Lumber Community Centre Recreation Membership Fees and Passes Adult 20-59 years - Daily $7.35 $7.35 Adult 20-59 years - 20 Pass (divisible by 20) $132.30 $132.30 Adult 20-59 years- 1 Month $62.48 $62.48 Adult 20-59 years - Annual $562.28 $562.28 Seniors Couple 60+ years and 2 seniors max - 1 Month $86.70 $86.70 Seniors Couple 60+ years and 2 seniors max - Annual $780.30 $780.30 Senior 60+ years - Daily $6.00 $6.00 Senior 60+ years - 20 Pass (divisible by 20) $108.00 $108.00 Senior 60+ years - 1 Month $51.00 $51.00 Senior 60+ years - Annual $459.00 $459.00 Senior 90+ years - Annual N/C N/C Child 1 - 14 years - Daily $4.85 $4.85 Child 1 - 14 years - 20 Pass (divisible by 20) $77.60 $77.60 Child 1 - 14 years - 1 Month $31.50 $31.50 BILL NO. Page 17 FEE DESCRIPTION 2025-2026 2026-2027 Child 1 - 14 years - Annual $283.65 $283.65 Youth 15 - 19 years or Full Time Student - Daily $6.00 $6.00 Youth 15 - 19 years or Full Time Student- 20 Pass (divisible by 20) $96.00 $96.00 Youth 15 - 19 years or Full Time Student - 1 Month $39.10 $39.10 Youth 15 - 19 years or Full Time Student - Annual $352.05 $352.05 Family - Daily (up to 2 adults, 3 kids max) $14.70 $14.70 Family - 1 Month (2 adults, 3 kids max) $124.95 $124.95 Family - Annual (2 adults, 3 kids max) $1,124.55 $1,124.55 Family - 1 Month - (1 adult, 3 kids max) $93.71 $93.71 Family - Annual (1 adult, 3 kids max) $843.41 $843.41 Corporate Annual Membership DA DA Muskoka Lumber Arena Admission Rates Child Daily Rate 1 - 14 years $3.00 $3.00 Youth 15 - 19 years - Daily Rate or FT Student Daily Rate $3.53 $3.53 Adults 20 - 59 years - Daily Rate $4.43 $4.43 Senior 60+ years - Daily Rate $3.53 $3.53 Family Daily Rate (up to 2 adults, 3 kids max) $8.85 $8.85 BILL NO. Page 18 APPENDIX "G" Planning and Development Department FEE DESCRIPTION 2026 RATE 2027 RATE Consent Applications Consent (Severance) Application - per severed lot $1,500.00 $1,600.00 Consent (Severance) Application - for an initial easement, right-of-way, or lease over 21 years that is not legally conveyable as part of a lot creation and 50% of the original fee for each associated easement, right-of-way or lease over 21 years $1,500.00 $1,600.00 Consent - Agreement if required as Condition of Consent $350.00 $350.00 Legal Deposit - Consent Agreement $1,100.00 $1,100.00 Consent - Cancellation Certificates $1,250.00 $1,250.00 Consent - Certificate for Retained Lot $200.00 $200.00 Consent Certificate (beyond initial certificate / per occurrence) $100.00 $100.00 Deeming $450.00 + legal costs for registration $450.00 + legal costs for registration Validation Certificate $1,450.00 $1,500.00 Minor Variance Application Fee $1,150.00 $1,200.00 Official Plan Amendment - Application Fee (non-refundable) $4,500.00 $4,500.00 Amendment - Cost Acknowledgement Minimum (refunded if not used) $2,000.00 $2,000.00 Site Plan Applications Low Density Residential - Site Plan Application/Agreement - detached dwelling, duplex dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, shore road allowance $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Multiple Residential (3 or more units) and all Non-Residential plus $2,300.00 $2,300.00 Engineering Review Fee $950.00 $950.00 Legal Deposit $1,100 low res $2,000 all other $1,100 low res $2,000 all other Review of Revised Plans to address comments - after first set of revised plans $500.00 $500.00 Review of File for Agreement 90 days past Council Approval $500.00 $500.00 Site Plan Application/Agreement Amendments to all types of applications with an existing agreement less than 5 years old 50% of application fee 50% of application fee Site Plan Application/Agreement Amendments to all types of applications with an existing agreement greater than 5 years old New application fee as categorized above New application fee as categorized above Minor Adjustment (not amendment), as approved by Director, to final draft Site Plan Application/Agreement $200.00 $200.00 Cash in lieu of Parking (Downtown BIA area) - per space $2,500.00 $3,000.00 Subdivisions and Condominiums Subdivision/Condominium Review & Condominium Conversion (Initial Review of DMM Application including the Provision of Draft Plan/Comments) $2,250.00 $2,250.00 Subdivision/Condominium Draft Approval Extension Requests $700.00 $750.00 Subdivision/Condominium Agreements $1,900.00 $2,000.00 Subdivision/Condominium Engineering Plans Review for Agreements $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Subdivision/Condominium Agreement - Amendment/Subsequent Phase $600.00 $700.00 BILL NO. Page 19 FEE DESCRIPTION 2026 RATE 2027 RATE Part Lot Control By-law $700.00 $800.00 + legal costs + legal costs Legal Deposit $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Model Homes Agreements, plus $10,000 security deposit per home $1,000.00 $1,100.00 + legal costs + legal costs Pre-Servicing Agreements $1,000.00 $1,100.00 + legal costs + legal costs Zoning Zoning Amendment - Application Fee (non-refundable) $1,800.00 $1,900.00 Removal of the Holding (H) Symbol $600.00 + legal costs $600.00 + legal costs Temporary Use $1,800.00 $1,900.00 Garden Suite Agreement $500.00 $500.00 Pre-Consultation Pre-Consultation of Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment, Multiple Residential Site Plan, or Non-Residential Site Plan applications $250.00 $250.00 Pre-Consultation of Consent or Low Density Residential Site Plan applications $150.00 $150.00 Review of Incomplete Application where no pre-consultation occurred $250.00 $250.00 Other Applications Release from Title (any permitted agreement) $300.00 $350.00 + legal costs + legal costs Amendment to any of the above applications 50% of application fee 50 % of application fee Public Notice Re-circulation on any of the above applications $325.00 $350.00 Planning Related Compliance Reports Compliance Report (Building/Zoning)- Residential - detached dwelling, duplex dwelling, semi-detached dwelling $150.00 $150.00 Compliance Report (Building/Zoning) - Multi-Residential $220.00 $220.00 Compliance Report (Building/Zoning)- Commercial, Industrial, Institutional $250.00 $250.00 Compliance Report (Building/Zoning) - Secondary Response $90.00 $90.00 Compliance Report (Building/Zoning)- Subdivision/Site Plan $150.00 $150.00 Compliance Report if required within 48 hours of receipt Add $120.00 Add $120.00 Compliance Report - Sewage System $150.00 $150.00 Zoning Confirmation Request $60.00 $60.00 Routine Disclosure (Building Records) - Minimum Request Fee (paid in advance) $60.00 $60.00 Routine Disclosure (Building Records) - Document Preparation, redaction, etc. per 1/2 hour $30.00 $30.00 Tree Cutting By-Law Tree Cutting Permit Application $250.00 $250.00 Site Alteration Application Fee (per property), plus Environmental Protection Fee $400.00 $400.00 Environmental Protection Fee (per hectare) $120.00 $120.00 Environmental Protection Fee (security) 100% of the value of the estimated works 100% of the value of the estimated works Renewal or Transfer of Site Alteration Permit Application Fee using a previously approved Control Plan - For applications received at least 30 days prior to the expiry of the existing Permit $150.00 $150.00 BILL NO. Page 20 FEE DESCRIPTION 2026 RATE 2027 RATE Renewal or Transfer of Site Alteration Permit Application Fee using a previously approved Control Plan - For applications received less than 30 days prior to the expiry of the existing Permit $225.00 $225.00 Environmental Protection Fee (security) (renewal or transfer of permit using a previously approved Control Plan) - Same fee as is payable for a new Permit, less any amount for environmental fee held on account for existing permit (securities for existing permit to be carried to renewal or transfer permit and may be reviewed/adjusted accordingly) See description See description Other Fence By-law Variance $250.00 $250.00 Outdoor Patio Licence $100.00 $100.00 Outdoor Patio Licence - renewal or transfer $100.00 $100.00 + legal costs + legal costs Pool Enclosure Permit $200.00 $200.00 Pool Enclosure Renewal Permit $70.00 $70.00 Radio & Telecommunications Facility Review - pre-consultation fee $200.00 $200.00 Radio & Telecommunications Facility Review - consultation preparation $500.00 $500.00 Radio & Telecommunications Facility Review - new application $1,300.00 $1,300.00 Radio & Telecommunications Facility Review - modified, or secondary review $500.00 $500.00 Requests for Municipal Support Resolution to Electrical Generation (IESO) Ontario or Similar Programs $600.00 $600.00 Written opinion of a land use planner (staff) re: Electrical Generation or Storage, Other (IESO) or Similar Programs $400.00 $400.00 Property Standards Property Standards Committee Appeal Fee $500.00 $500.00 Letter of Compliance (not considered in compliance until all fees are paid) $100.00 $100.00 Letter for Deficiencies or Compliance (if tenant requests a separate letter) $80.00 $80.00 Third Party Inspection Actual Actual Property remediation in accordance with Property Standards By-law Actual + 25% Actual + 25% Inspection of Properties Short Term Rental Property, per hour per person $200.00 $200.00 Documents and Mapping Existing Mapping (per sq.ft, minimum of $10.00) $4.50 $5.00 New Mapping (per sq.ft, minimum of $10.00, plus $45 per hour) $4.50 $5.00 911 Blades $40.00 $40.00 911 Pole $25.00 $25.00 Sign By-Law Permit for All Signs $200.00 $200.00 Mobile Portable and Portable Signs $200.00 $200.00 Application for a Variance to the Sign By-law $200.00 $250.00 Seized Illegal Signs $50/sign $50/sign Vacant Building Registry Commercial or Residential Buildings Containing 3 or Less Vacant Units First Annual Registry Fee - Per Building $750 $750 Annual Renewal Fee for All Subsequent Years - Per Building $1,100 $1,100 Request to Remove Building from Vacant Building Registry $200 $200 BILL NO. Page 21 FEE DESCRIPTION 2026 RATE 2027 RATE Industrial and Institutional Buildings First Annual Registry Fee - Per Building $1,500 $1,500 Annual Renewal Fee for All Subsequent Years - Per Building $2,200 $2,200 Request to Remove Building from Vacant Building Registry $400 $400 Commercial or Residential Buildings Containing More Than 3 Vacant Units First Annual Registry Fee - Per Building $1,850 $1,850 Annual Renewal Fee for All Subsequent Years - Per Building $2,800 $2,800 Request to Remove Building from Vacant Building Registry $500 $500 Administration Surcharges Order Administration Surcharge $500 $500 Inactive Order Maintenance Fee (Year 1) $750 $750 Inactive Order Maintenance Fee (Year 2+) $1,000 $1,000 Registration of Order on Title Actual Cost +15% Actual Cost +15% Rates listed exclude applicable taxes. BILL NO. Page 22 APPENDIX "H" Public Works Department FEE DESCRIPTION 2026 RATE 2027 RATE Permits Entrance Permit ($300.00 refunded upon satisfactory installation inspection by the municipality. The Permit and Deposit are forfeited if no request for inspection is received by the municipality within 2 years of date of issuance.) $450.00 $450.00 Entrance Permit Additional Inspection Fee (for any site visits required above the three (3) included visits within the base Entrance Permit fee) $150.00 $150.00 Roadway Occupation Permit - Public (for installation, maintenance of utilities or other installations within road allowance) $100.00 $100.00 Roadway Occupation Permit - Utilities (for installation, maintenance of utilities or other installations within road allowance) N/C N/C Roadway Occupation Permit - Municipal (for installation, maintenance of utilities or other installations within road allowance) N/C N/C Oversize/Overweight Load Permit - Annual $200.00 $200.00 Oversize/Overweight Load Permit - Project $150.00 $150.00 Oversize/Overweight Load Permit - Single Trip $60.00 $60.00 Transit (conventional and specialized) Adult (ages 19 - 64) cash fare $2.50 $2.50 Student (ages 6 - 18) cash fare $2.00 $2.00 Senior (ages 65+) cash fare $2.00 $2.00 Child (ages 5 and under, accompanied by fare-paying rider) N/C N/C CNIB Card Holder N/C N/C Support Person (accompanying fare-paying rider and have valid Support Person Card) N/C N/C Adult (ages 19 - 64) monthly easyPASS $50.00 $50.00 Student (ages 6 - 18) monthly easyPASS $40.00 $40.00 Senior (ages 65+) monthly easyPASS $40.00 $40.00 Rates listed exclude applicable taxes. BILL NO. Page 23 APPENDIX "I" Fire Department FEE DESCRIPTION [1] 2026 RATE 2027 RATE File Search Fire Response Report (no cost to property owner, fee is applied to authorized agent only) $105.00 $115.00 Letter of Compliance $105.00 $115.00 Inspection of Properties Fire Inspections initiated by the Fire Department as defined in the Fire Prevention Policy, General Home Safety Inspections, Foster Care, Fire and Life Safety Complaints, etc. N/C N/C Requested Inspections Resulting In A Formal Approval/Letter (such as STRA, AGCO licensed establishments, For-Profit Daycare, etc.), per person, per hour $125.00 ($125.00 min.) $130.00 ($130.00 min.) Costs incurred while performing work under Section 15, Clause 21 (2)(b) or as authorized by Section 33 of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act (FPPA), 1997. Actual Actual Fire Department Response [2] A - Motor Vehicle Incidents Motor Vehicle Incident - Collision / Fire - MTO - first hour or part thereof, per truck (claimed through MTO to vehicle owner's insurance) Current MTO Rate Current MTO Rate Motor Vehicle Incident - Collision / Fire - MTO- each additional half hour or part thereof, per truck (claimed through MTO to vehicle owner's insurance) Current MTO Rate Current MTO Rate Motor Vehicle Incident - (Non-MTO Road) Collision / Fire - Non-Residents - first hour or part thereof, per truck Current MTO Rate, plus any additional costs Current MTO Rate, plus any additional costs Motor Vehicle Incident - (Non-MTO Road) - Collision / Fire - Non-Residents - each additional half hour or part thereof, per truck Current MTO Rate, plus any additional costs Current MTO Rate, plus any additional costs B - Burning Control By-law Contraventions Fire Started in Contravention of Burning Control By-law - first hour or part thereof, per truck Current MTO Rate, plus any additional costs Current MTO Rate, plus any additional costs Fire Started in Contravention of Burning Control By-law - each additional half hour or part thereof, per truck Current MTO Rate, plus any additional costs Current MTO Rate, plus any additional costs C - False Alarms Response to a False Automatic Alarm - first in 12-month period (caused by a controllable or negligent factor) N/C N/C Response to a False Automatic Alarm - second and any subsequent in 12-month period (caused by a controllable or negligent factor), per truck Current MTO Rate Current MTO Rate D - Fire, Hazmat and Public Safety Response Response to Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) incidents. Reflects total replacement costs for any contamination or damaged equipment or materials and includes costs for containment and mitigation, per truck and personnel per hour. Current MTO Rate, plus any additional costs Current MTO Rate, plus any additional costs Use of internal or external specialized equipment, heavy equipment, chemicals or agents or other services for the purpose of extinguishment, fire investigation, specialized rescue, CBRNE, HAZMAT and specialized response of emergency services. Actual Actual BILL NO. Page 24 FEE DESCRIPTION [1] 2026 RATE 2027 RATE Extraordinary fire / emergency operations costs due to extenuating site circumstances per truck and personnel per hour Current MTO Rate, plus any additional costs Current MTO Rate, plus any additional costs Hydro Wire Response Exceeding 60 Minutes (hydro utility owner subject to fee), per truck per hour Current MTO Rate Current MTO Rate Natural Gas Incident Response (where locates have not been performed, at-fault party will be subject to fee), per truck per hour Current MTO Rate Current MTO Rate E - Fire Response Fees - Indemnification Technology [3] Agency recovery of costs - first hour or part thereof, per truck and personnel per hour Current MTO Rate, plus any additional costs Current MTO Rate, plus any additional costs Agency recovery of costs - each additional half hour or part thereof, per truck and personnel per hour Current MTO Rate, plus any additional costs Current MTO Rate, plus any additional costs Miscellaneous Fire Department Fees Fire Extinguisher Training (Business Staff Training - 25 max), per person per hour (minimum charge of 2 instructors, 2 hours) $125.00 ($500 min.) $130.00 ($520 min.) Fire Safety Plan or Risk and Safety Management Plan (RSMP) Review, per person, per hour $125.00 ($500 min.) $130.00 ($520 min.) Requested Special Events / Fire Service Standby, per truck, per hour Current MTO Rate Current MTO Rate [1] General Disclaimers: Specific application of all Fire Department fees are at the discretion of the Fire Chief. Rates listed exclude applicable taxes. [2] Fire Department Response Fees - property owner subject to fees unless otherwise noted. [3] Note: Should the insurer pay the coverage to the property owner and / or the policy holder, the property owner and / or policy holder is liable to remit these funds to the municipality or its representative.