By-Law 2025-22 amending Schedule A (User Fees) to By-law 2023-14

Casey, Ontario · No. 2025-22 · adopted 2026-01-14 · summary & facts

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CASEY BY-LAW NO. 2025-22 BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND “SCHEDULE A” TO BY-LAW 2023-14 BEING A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH USER FEES FOR THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CASEY WHEREAS Section 391 (1) of the Municipal Act, RSO 2001, Chapter 25, as amended authorizes Council to pass by-laws imposing fees or charges for services of activities provided by or done by or on behalf of the municipality and for the use of its property; AND WHEREAS Section 69 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, Chapter P. 13, provides that Council may prescribe a tariff of fees for the processing applications made in respect of planning matters; AND WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, SO 1992 Chapter 23, as amended, authorizes Council to pass by-laws requiring the payment of fees on application for and issuance of permits and prescribing the amounts thereof; AND WHEREAS Section 398 (1) of the Municipal Act, SO 2001, Chapter 25, provides that fees and charges imposed by a municipality or local board on a person constitute a debt of the person to the municipality or local board, respectively; AND WHEREAS Section 398 (2) of the Municipal Act, SO. 2001, Chapter 25, provides that the Treasurer of a local municipality may, and upon the request of its upper tier municipality, if any, or of a local board whose area of jurisdiction includes any part of the municipality shall, add fees and charges imposed by the municipality, upper-tier municipality and local board, respectively, to the tax roll for the following property in the local municipality and collect them in the same manner as municipal taxes: 1) In the case of fees and charges for the supply of a public utility, the property to which the public utility was supplied. 2) In all other cases, any property for which all of the owners are responsible for paying fees and charges. AND WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Casey deem it expedient to pass a by-law to adopt fees and charges for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of the municipality and also deems it expedient to establish and maintain a public list with respect to the fees and charges of its services and activities; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Casey deems it necessary to pass a by-law to authorize the Treasurer to add fees and charges imposed by the municipality to the tax roll and collect them in the same manner as municipal taxes; AND WHEREAS Section 23.1 (1) of the Municipal Act RSO 2001, Chapter 25, as amended permits Council by by-law to delegate to an employee of the municipality any powers, duties of functions that are administrative in nature; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CASEY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT the fees and charges set out in “Schedule A” attached hereto and forming part of this by-law are hereby imposed; 2. AND THAT all fees and charges set out in this by-law shall be payable prior to the provision of the services unless an agreement in writing is made to the contrary by a municipal official; 3. AND THAT in the event any fee or charge imposed herein remains unpaid after provision of the service of is otherwise in arrears, such fees of charges may be added to the Tax Roll for any real property in the municipality, the owner of which is responsible for paying the fees or charges and shall be collected in like manner as municipal taxes; 4. AND THAT Council does hereby delegate to Department Heads of the Corporation of the Township of Casey, the authority to administer such fees and charges and approve such forms and procedures as may be required for the efficient administration of fees and charges; 5. AND THAT “Schedule A” attached hereto and forming part of this by-law may be amended from time to time by Council resolution; 6. AND THAT this by-law shall come into full force and effect upon the final passing thereof; 7. AND THAT By-Law 2023-14 be hereby repealed; 8. AND THAT this By-Law comes into force and effect on January 14", 2026 9. AND THAT all other by-laws or resolutions, or parts thereof, contrary hereto or inconsistent herewith, be and the same are hereby repealed. READ a SECOND, and THIRD TIME and FINALLY PASSED this 14" day of January 2026. “Schedule A” To By-law No. 2025-22 Fees and Charges Certificates & Administration Tax Certificates $25.00 Duplicate Final Tax Bill $5.00 Civic 911 Signs — 6 Numbered Blade & Post’ $94.20 Civic 911 Signs - 6 Numbered Blade Only” $72.85 Municipal Freedom of Information (MFIPPA) Application $5.00 MFIPPA Photocopies $0.25 MFIPPA Manual Search $7.50/15 min MFIPPA — Prepare record for disclosure $7.50/15 min Insufficient Funds $25.00 Photocopies — Black/White $0.25 Photocopies — Color $0.50 *Includes installation Planning Fees* Application for Severance $2,250.00 Amendment to Official Plan $2,950.00 Amendment to Zoning By-law $2,450.00 Minor Variances $1,450.00 Pre-consultation with applicant prior to submission of complete application $500.00 Additional Planning Fees Invoiced as per Current Fee Schedule of Township retained planner *non-refundable Facility Rentals Arena Rental — Winter $75.00/hour Arena Rental — Summer $50.00/ 1 hour Arena Rental — Summer $100.00/ 3 hours Arena Rental — Summer $150.00/ 3 hours + (up to one day) Arena Rental — Weekend (Fri-Sun) $300.00 Arena FOB (deposit) $20.00 Judge Park — per site $20.00/Day Judge Park — per site $100.00/Week Fire Department Services | Fire Department - Cost Recovery ’ | Invoiced as per By-Law 2017-888 Sec. 10.4 | é BUILDING PERMIT FEES The fees payable by the applicant for a construction, demolition, change of use of conditional permit or inspection fees shall be as follows: Permit fees shall be $9.25 per thousand based on a value of contract price. If there is no contract price in a written agreement, the permit fee will be calculated by Building Department as follows: Deposit: $90 per application Fee Code | Residential 2026 Municipal Fee RA __ |Residential (single family dwelling including prefabricated homes) $ 1.30 |persq ft RB __ {Seasonal Building no interior finish (insulation, sheeting, etc.) $ 0.80 |per sq ft RC _ |Garage / Cold Storage $ 0.65 |per sq ft RD _ {Deck / Balcony $ 0.50 |per sq ft RE __|Interior Renovations (plumbing, other structural change) $ 160.00 | fixed RF _ |New foundations $ 260.00 | fixed RG _ |Foundation repairs $ 105.00 | fixed RH _ |Newroof Entire Roof (structural changes) $ 235.00 | fixed RI —_|Mimor Structural Repair/Change $ 105.00 | fixed RJ New door / window (structural changes) $ 90.00 |fixed RK _ |Fire alarm system $ 105.00 |fixed RL |Wood Fired Appliance $ 90.00 |fixed RM _ [Rooftop Solar $ 210.00 | fixed RN _ |Demolition $ 90.00 |fixed Fee Code |Commercial/Industrial/Assembly/Institutional 2026 Municipal Fee CA — |Commercial/IndustriaVAssembly/Institutional $ 2.35 |per sq ft CB |Commercial/Industrial/Assembly/Institutional-Cold Storage $ 0.80 |per sq ft CC |New Doors or Windows (structural changes) $ 160.00 | fixed CD __|Interior Alteration (plumbing, other structural change) $ 260.00 | fixed CE __ |New Roof (Structural Change) $ 390.00 | fixed CF _ |Minor Structural Repair/Change $ 160.00 | fixed CG __ {Fire Alarm System $ 210.00 | fixed CH _ |Rooftop Solar $ 365.00 | fixed Cl Bunkhouse/work camp/trailer (minimum of $1000) $ 1.60 |per sq ft CJ Demolition (Building over 600 m2 or over 3 storeys (Div. 1.2.2.3(1))) $ 160.00 |fixed CK _ |Demolition other than above $ 90.00 |fixed Fee Code |Farm 2026 Municipal Fee FA _ |Farm Building / addition $ 0.80 |persq ft FB __ |Prefabricated Storage Silos $ 190.00 | fixed FC _ |Bunkhouse/work camp/trailer (minimum of $1000) $ 1.60 |per sq ft FD |Demolition $ 90.00 | fixed Fee Code |Other Building Fees 2026 Municipal Fee OA _ |Change ofuse permit $ 90.00 |fixed OB _ |Change of use if construction is required $ 90.00 |+ fee OC ___|Moving permit (Relocation of structure over 108 ft2 to or froma property) | $ 160.00 |fixed OD _ {Signs $ 90.00 |each Fee Code|General Fees (HST Applies) 2026 Municipal Fee GA __ |Permit - File maintenance fee (Dormant 12mths +) $ 90.00 |fixed GB __|Inspection request by owner $ 90.00 jeach GC __ {Revisions to permit already issued $ 90.00 |fixed GD __ |Other Services $ 90.00 |per hour GE _ |Orders $ 210.00 |fixed FEE NOTES: e There shail be an administration charge equal to one and a half times the above calculated fees, applied to all construction that begins prior to the issuance of a permit. e Fees will be rounded to the nearest dollar. e Conditional and partial permits will be calculated at the regular rate for the complete project. e No permit shall be less than $90.00 minimum. Refunds 1. No refund shall be given for an application fee, or fees for a conditional, change of use or partial permit. 2. No refund shall be given for permits or inspections valued at $100 or less. 3. Where a permit fee has been paid pursuant to this By-law, fees may be refunded based on the following formula: Construction or Demolition Permit i) 80% where the application is withdrawn or only administrative functions have been performed; it) 50% if administrative, applicable law compliance and plans examination functions have been performed; iii) 25% if the permit has been issued and the application is withdrawn or construction does not commence, or no field inspections have been carried out iv) No refunds if field inspections have been carried out. Dormant Building Permit 1. The dormant fee is designed to encourage timely completion of construction projects and offset the administrative costs of managing prolonged open permits. No additional fees will be applied during the first two years following the issuance of a building permit. 3. Annual fees will apply to permits open beyond two years, starting in year three: a. Year 3: $100 fee b. Year 4: $200 fee c. Year 5: $300 fee d. Year 6 and beyond: $500 fee per year. Fee collection begins at the end of 2025, providing homeowners and contractors additional time to complete ongoing projects.