By-Law 2026-05 Fees and Tariffs (water and sewer rates)

Dutton/Dunwich, Ontario · No. 2026-05 · adopted 2026-02-11 · summary & facts

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By-Law No. 2026-05 A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH VARIOUS FEES AND TARIFFS FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE MUNICIPALITY OF DUTTON DUNWICH WHEREAS Section 69(1) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990 C.P. 13 as amended enables a municipality to establish fees for the processing of applications made in respect of planning matters; AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act, Chapter S.O. 2001, Chapter 25 s.90(3) authorizes the municipality to pay for a portion of the capital cost of water works by imposing a water works rate on owners or occupants of land who derive or may derive benefit from the water works; AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act, Chapter S.O. 2001, Chapter 25 s.391(1) authorizes a municipality to recover the costs for issuing a Tile Drainage Loan. NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich enacts as follows: 1. THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich reserves the right to reduce or waive entirely any fee in specific cases or specific application; 2. AND THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich hereby delegates the Treasurer, or designates, the authority in his or her discretion to waive, reduce or otherwise vary the fee or charge for the item concerned, as it is set out in this by-law. 3. AND THAT there will continue to be a "no charge policy" for service clubs, minor sports teams and non-profit clubs to use the Council Chambers for their meetings and registrations; 4. AND THAT there will be no fee charges for use of any facility to provide programs operated by the municipality; 5. AND THAT interest be charges monthly on all outstanding balances, other than property taxes, at a rate of 2% per month unless otherwise addressed in this fees by-law; 6. AND THAT By-law #2025-24, enacted by the Council of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich is hereby repealed; 7. AND THAT this by-law shall take effect on the 1st of January, 2026. READ a first and second time this 11th of February, 2026. READ a third time and finally passed this 11th of February, 2026. Mike Hentz, Mayor Randi Bergsma, Deputy Clerk Page 2 of 10 Schedule "A" 1. Protective Fees a. Animal Control Dog tag (up to 3 dogs) $40.00 Kennel License $120.00 Late fee per dog (after March 31) $10.00 Replacement tag $10.00 Livestock Evaluation $100.00 + mileage b. By-law Enforcement First visit no charge Second visit (compliant) no charge Second visit (non-compliant) $75.00 Third visit and subsequent visits actual costs Administration charge of 10% applied to all bills to a maximum of $500.00 Frivolous By-law complaints $150.00 Materials and labour cost for clean up etc. Municipal cost + 10% + hst Appeal of an order issued under the Property Standards By-law $150.00 Note: Council, based on the recommendation of the By-law Enforcement Officer, reserves the right to negotiate individually discounted rate changes for special circumstances. c. Fire Services Request for fire report (up to 7 business days) $75.00 Request for fire report (rush, within 4 business days) $90.00 Fire Department inspection requests by insurance Company, Law Firms etc.: Residential $150.00 Multi residential $150.00 Multi commercial $150.00 Commercial $150.00 Industrial $150.00 Request for inspection report previously completed $150.00 Fire cost recovery for non-compliance of Fire Code and Fire Protection and Prevention Act $559.86 up to actual costs for fire suppression service, amount to be determined by Council False alarm charge (2 or more alarms in a calendar year) $250.00 Provincial Highway Fees in accordance with the current MTO rates plus any loss or damaged equipment and material used Any Municipal Road all non-residents charged same as if on a Provincial Highway 2. Parks, Recreation and Neighbourhood Services a. General Cancellation fee (non licensed/weekend event) >14 days notice full refund Cancellation fee (non licensed/weekend event) <14 days notice non refundable Cancellation fee (licensed/weekend event) >30 days notice full refund Cancellation fee (licensed/weekend event) <30 days notice non refundable Special arrangement for access (staff member required after hours) $41.98/hr +hst Deposit Fee (rental booking) $50.00 non refundable Damage Deposit Fee (licensed/weekend event) $500.00 refundable Sports Equipment (balls, mats, rackets etc.) $50.00 refundable Setup and take down (each) $50.00 +hst Day before set up fee (after 5pm) $60.00 +hst Day before set up fee (after 7am) $200.00 +hst b. Community Centre Table rental (off-site, each) $10.00 +hst Page 3 of 10 Chair rental (off-site, each) $5.00 +hst Damage deposit for off-site tables/chairs $200.00 i. Main Hall Monday - Thursday (8am - 5pm) $456.18 +hst Monday - Thursday (8am - 1am) $636.54 +hst Friday - Sunday (8am - 5pm) $562.27 +hst Friday - Sunday (8am - 1am) $795.67 +hst Hourly $42.00/hr + hst ii. Meeting room Hourly $21.00/hr +hst iii. Kitchen Rental with accessories with use of another room $75.00 +hst Rental only (hourly) $30.90 +hst Rental only (day rate) $130.00 +hst c. South Dunwich Hall Monday - Thursday (8am - 5pm) $32.10/hr +hst Monday - Thursday (8am - 1am) $42.80/hr +hst Friday - Sunday (8am - 5pm) $42.80/hr +hst Friday - Sunday (8am - 1am) $53.50/hr +hst Daily Rate $141.00 +hst d. Picnic Shelter Rental $75.00 +hst e. Pool Season family pass (July & August) $219.52 +hst ($248.06) Season individual pass (July & August) $112.20 +hst ($126.79) Per person recreational swims $3.50 Per family recreational swims $8.85 +hst ($10.00) Adult swims including Saturday lane swims $3.98 +hst ($4.50) Per person Aquafit $3.98 +hst ($4.50) Hourly pool rental (includes 2 lifeguards) $117.00 +hst ($132.21) Additional lifeguards per hour $30.41 +hst ($34.36) Swim lessons (2-week session) $80.00 Per person private swim lesson (30 min, 2-week session) $133.10 Per person private swim lesson (45 min, 2-week session) $166.00 Bronze medallion $165.00 +hst Bronze cross $155.00 +hst Swim team $75.00 Swim team - family of 3 or more children $162.06 Sponsored Public Swim (3 hours) $255.00 +hst Note: Lessons for children 14 years of age or younger are HST exempt f. Outdoor Facilities i. Soccer Fields Adult soccer teams (per season) $225.00 +hst Per game - adult $38.50 +hst Per game - youth $22.00 +hst Daily tournament or clinic $200.00 +hst Annual fee per child $12.00 +hst ii. Baseball Diamonds Annual fee per child for Timbits program $4.50 +hst Annual fee per child for minor ball $9.00 +hst Annual fee per junior for minor ball (18-21 years old) $15.00 +hst Adult Baseball Teams (per season) $500.00 +hst Daily tournament or clinic for 3 diamonds $252.64 +hst Daily tournament or clinic for 2 diamonds $196.35 +hst Daily tournament or clinic for 1 diamond $140.25 +hst Page 4 of 10 Baseball diamond (2.5 hours) lights $61.20 +hst Baseball diamond (2.5 hours) no lights $40.80 +hst Fee for lights left on $30.00 +hst Rental of 2 diamonds per weekend $308.55 +hst Rental of 3 diamonds per weekend $364.65 +hst Deposit for equipment/lighting key $50.00 iii. Multi-purpose Court Per hour $10.00 +hst g. Council Chambers For profit groups $25.00/hr +hst Non-profit groups no charge h. WEDS Theatre Rentals: 1 - 5 hours $30.00/hr +hst Day rate (5+ hours) $173.25 +hst 2 days $321.50 +hst 3 days $444.75 +hst SOCAN (if applicable) $50.00 +hst Table use $35.00 +hst Note: Council reserves the right to negotiate individually discounted rate changes for special events 3. Cemetery Services Purchase of interment rights for a regular grave $975.00 +hst Care and Maintenance Fees (40% of fee or legislated minimum $250.00) Communal Scattering Garden $200.00 +hst Care and Maintenance Fee (15% of fee) Care and Maintenance Fees - Monuments: Flat marker (minimum 173 inch²) $100.00 +hst Upright marker less than 1.22m (4ft) in height $200.00 +hst Upright marker greater than 1.22m (4ft) in height $400.00 +hst Care and Maintenance on Plots Purchased before January 1, 1955 if proof of Care and Maintenance being paid is not provided by Cemetery By-law #52 $290.00 +hst Interment Fees: April 15th - November 15th + $30.00 BAO fee $800.00 +hst November 16th - April 14th + $30.00 BAO fee $950.00 +hst Infant (in family plot) + $30.00 BAO fee $100.00 +hst Saturday Burial (9am-12pm) $669.00 +hst Cremation Fees: April 15th - November 15th + $30.00 BAO fee $400.00 +hst November 16th - April 14th + $30.00 BAO fee $450.00 +hst Double Cremation (same location in plot, same time/day) + $60.00 BAO fee $450.00 +hst Saturday Cremation (9am-12pm) $296.00 +hst Scattering Fees: April 15th - November 15th Only (8:30am-4:30pm) + $30.00 BAO fee $50.00 +hst Burial without a Vault $500.00 +hst Burial Permit $20.00 Cancellation, Resale or Transfer fee $50.00 +hst Note: cement vault or liner is highly recommended Page 5 of 10 Disinterment Fees: Full Burial $1025.00 +hst Cremation $533.00 +hst 4. Planning and Development Services Minor Variance $2000.00 Consent (report and LDC letter) $2000.00 Official Plan Amendment $5000.00 Zoning By-law Amendment $5000.00 Zoning Holding Provision Removal $3000.00 Temporary Use By-law $3000.00 Plus mobile home (refundable upon compliance) $2000.00 Plus second dwelling (refundable upon compliance) $15,000.00 Temporary Use By-law Renewal $3000.00 Combined Zoning By-law Amendment & Consent (report & LDC letter) $6000.00 Combined Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments $9000.00 Site Plan Control Approval $6500.00 Site Plan Control Amendment $3000.00 Plans of Subdivision/Condominium (+ actual fees consultation) $5000.00 Plans of Subdivision - Redline Revision) $1500.00 Draft Plan Approval Extension $1000.00 Development Agreement (administration fee, first agreement) $1000.00 Cash in-lieu of parkland fee (single & semi-detatched dwellings) $7860 or 5% of land value (whichever is greater) Cash in-lieu of parkland fee (multi-dwellings, townhouses) $3144.00 or 5% of land value (whichever is greater) Cash in-lieu of parkland fee-Commercial/Industrial 2% of land value Staff review of Green Energy Construction Projects $1000.00 Staff review of Telecommunication Tower Projects $1500.00 Part Lot Control $1000.00 Part Lot Control Extension $1000.00 Pre-submission consult meeting (ZBLA or SPC)................................................$400.00 Pre-submission consult meeting (SPA or minor apps)....................................$200.00 Re-Submission fee...................................................................................................$500.00 Area studies, Block Plans, Expansion to Settlement Boundaries.................$10,000.00 Ont. Land Tribunal appeals....................................................................................$200.00 Note: Peer review charges may apply to any fees. County of Elgin fees are in addition to Municipal fees. a. Sale and Disposition of Land Applications for Road Closure and Sale (deposit $3000) $400.00 Deposit $3000 Deeming by-law $300.00 Advertising Actual costs to be paid Title search Actual costs to be paid Survey costs Actual costs to be paid Easement costs Actual costs to be paid Appraisal costs Actual costs to be paid Legal fees Actual costs to be paid Note: Peer review charges may apply to any fees. Note: County of Elgin fees are in addition to Municipal fees 5. Public Works Services (hourly rates) Labour $58.62 Page 6 of 10 Grading $195.95 Grader w/Plow & Wing $207.70 Vacuum trailer $284.90 Tandem $114.85 Tandem w/Plow, Wing & Salter $149.04 Single Axle w/Plow & Salter $96.16 Front Push Broom w/Single Axle Dump Truck $77.09 Backhoe $95.05 Drag $107.40 Loader $154.70 Pickup truck $36.82 Dump truck (single axle) $74.04 Diesel plate packer $37.55 Bucket truck $153.75 Tractor $92.40 Disc Mower w/Tractor $107.40 Batwing Mower w/Tractor $107.40 Snowplow w/Tractor $102.40 Dozer $110.60 Rotary Broom w/Backhoe $101.10 Asphalt Paving Attachment $7.05 Trailer w/Pickup Truck $39.67 Trailer w/Single Axle Dump Truck $76.89 Chipper w/Single Axle Dump Truck $134.34 Chainsaw $6.80 Line Painter $10.35 All vehicle & equipment rates do not include labour Sale of materials cost + 25% 911 Sign - New or Replacement $100.00 Seismic testing permit (<5 business days notice, deposit $5000 req'd) $410.00 Seismic testing permit (>5 business days notice, deposit $5000 req'd) $205.00 Seismic testing entrance bond (refundable) $410.00 Road Occupancy Permit (>5 business days notice, deposit $400 req'd) $200.00 Road Occupancy Permit (<5 business days notice, deposit $400 req'd) $400.00 Work under Roadway Security Deposit - refundable $5000.00 Note: All work invoices will include a 10% administration fee to a maximum of $500 Note: 1 hour is the minimum amount of time that can be charged for a service Wastewater Services 6. Sewer Services Sewage rates on water bill per cubic meter $3.41 Sewage rates for Service Centre per cubic meter $5.89 Sewer flat charge (per billing cycle) $52.31 Late payment fee 2% interest per month a. Sewer Connection Charges Charged for each new lot created by plan of subdivision or severance application where the lot fronts on an existing sewer line $1133.00 Charged for each new lot created by plan of subdivision or severance application where the developer is required to construct the new sewer line $567.00 Charged for new connection where a new sewer line has been installed $1133.00 b. Sewer Capacity Charges Per residential new construction unit (per detached home, rowhouse unit, semi- detached unit, apartment unit) existing agreements $8498.00 Per residential new construction unit (per detached home, rowhouse unit, semi- detached unit, apartment unit) new agreements $15,155.00 Commercial new construction minimum $5000.00, $3.37/sq.ft. Industrial new construction based on site & project 7. Water Services Page 7 of 10 Water Meter Packages: Radio meter package cost +10% Meter for ¾-inch line (backflow device & shut-off extra) $657.28 Meter for 1-inch line (backflow device & shut-off extra) $1021.65 Meter for 1½-inch line (backflow device & shut-off extra) $1486.23 Meter for 2-inch line (backflow device & shut-off extra) $1318.30 Meter pit cost +10% ¾-inch pit meter $773.20 1-inch pit meter $1087.62 Meter head replacement $465.05 a. Rural Waterlines Where existing lots exist that have waterlines located on the road allowance access the frontage of the property, connection fees for the first connection are: 1-inch service $9494.05 1.5-inch service $11,076.39 2-inch service $12,658.73 For new lots being created in the rural area or for each additional service installed over and above the original service, the connection fees, not including curb stop or connecting lines are: 1-inch service $12,658.73 1.5-inch service $14,197.03 2-inch service $15823.43 b. Urban Waterlines (Village of Dutton, Hamlets of Wallacetown, Iona, Iona Station) Existing vacant lots or new lots created by subdivision or by land division application, when the developer is responsible for installation of new waterlines and service to the property, the connection fees, including curb stop, main stop and connecting lines are: 1-inch service $6868.14 1.5-inch service $9043.85 2-inch service $10,371.25 4-inch service $13,531.54 6-inch service $17,323.56 8-inch service $20,441.80 New lots created where the waterline exists and there is no existing service of for each additional service installed over and above the original service, the connection fee, not including curb stop, main stop or connection lines, are: ¾-inch service $8790.79 1-inch service $9669.87 1.5-inch service $11,721.05 2-inch service $12,585.02 Additional costs for installations will include technician time, truck time and materials Actual costs Note: 1 hour is the minimum amount of time that can be charged for a service Note: connection fees to increase annually with the cost of inflation per by-law 2020-11 8. Water Services Late payment fee 2%/month Connection fee (requested) $40.00 Disconnection fee (requested) $40.00 Final meter read $25.00 Water flat rate (per billing cycle) $44.87 Water rate - per cubic meter $2.99 Water sold at dispenser - keylock system $1.30/60 gallons Water dispenser deposit $100.00 Service calls (only if resident issue) - regular hours $62.36/hr +hst Service calls (only if resident issue) - after hours $133.12/hr +hst Sale of materials municipal cost +10% +hst Administration fee on all requested work/materials 10% of costs to max. $500 +hst Frost plate and gasket cost covered by customer - if at fault +hst Replacement remote cost covered by customer - if at fault +hst Operator rate (hourly) $58.62 +hst Water truck rate (hourly) $36.82 +hst Bucket truck rate (hourly) $153.75 +hst Page 8 of 10 Note: 1 hour is the minimum amount of time that can be charged for a service 9. Other Fees a. Landfill/Waste Collection Bag tags Composter Landfill site: Drainage of freon Large item dumping (mattress, couch etc.) Dumping of vehicle Construction materials - pickup load Construction materials - trailer or stake or dump truck load Stump disposal - diameter up to 2ft Stump disposal - diameter greater than 2ft Per cubic yard (other than items listed above) b. Miscellaneous Penalty on late payments (per month) Water $2.50 $42.00 +hst $52.50 $15.00 call for quote $100.00 $200.00 $20.00 $50.00 $10.00 2% Penalty on late payments (per month) Taxes Preauthorized Payment Plans Mileage (per km) per CRA Lottery licenses Tile loan processing fee Drainage apportionment 1.25% no penalty/interest $0.70 3% of prize value $200.00 $75.00 (1st drain) $50.00 (each additional drain, or as charged by the Engineer) Drainage Works - carrying cost Infrastructure Ontario rate + 2% (5yr rate) NSF cheque returned by the bank $50.00 911 sign (new) $100.00 +hst 911 sign (replacement) $100.00 +hst Tax certificate (up to 5 business days) $65.00 Tax certificate (rush, next business day) $80.00 Septic Certificate (up to 7 business days) $130.00 Septic Certificate (rush, within 4 business days) $145.00 Water Certificate (up to 3 business days) $60.00 Water Certificate (rush, next business day) $75.00 Photocopies (per copy) $0.50 +hst Incoming or Outgoing faxes (per page) $1.75 +hst Copies of Official Plan & Zoning By-law $50.00 Work Order Report (up to 7 business days) $65.00 +hst Work Order Report (rush, within 4 business days) $80.00 +hst Commissioner of Oaths - non-resident/per document $10.00 +hst GEOCortex Maps $5.00 +hst Penalty for false emergency locate request $250.00 Filing a Code of Conduct complaint $25.00 Marriage License $150.00 Marriage Ceremony-during office hours $250.00 Marriage Ceremony-outside of office hours $400.00 Rehearsal Fee $150.00 i. Fenceviewers Staff $60.00/hr + mileage Form 1 $150.00 Miscellaneous (mailing, administration, etc.) actual costs +hst Page 9 of 10 ii. Freedom of Information Application $5.00 Search time $7.50/15 mins/staff member Preparation time $7.50/15 mins Computer time (to produce a record from a machine-readable record)$15.00/15 mins Photocopies or computer printouts $0.20/double-sided page Shipping at cost iii. Staff Time Fence fees: Municipally provided remedy for deficiencies min. $150; cost +10% + hst 10. Building Permit Fees A minimum permit fee of $345.00 shall be charged for all work unless otherwise indicated. a. Residential (new) (based on finished floor area) 1st Floor ................................................................................... $0.90/sq.ft 2nd and 3rd Floor .................................................................................. $0.90/sq.ft Basement .......................................................................................... $0.55/sq.ft Crawlspace ......................................................................................... $0.45/sq.ft Workshop, Storage Areas, Garage, Open Porches & Decks (when included with permit and attached to same) ................................... $0.40/sq.ft Additions, Alterations and Renovations where square footage can be determined as per above Where square footage cannot be determined ... $12.00 per $1,000 of construction value b. Residential Accessory Building (garage, carport, etc.) less than 250 sq. ft. ................................................................................. $165.00 251-500 sq.ft ............................................. $165.00 plus $0.25/sq.ft. over 250 sq.ft 501-1,000 sq.ft. ........................................ $275.00 plus $0.15/ sq.ft. over 500 sq.ft over 1,000 sq.ft. ...................................... $315.00 plus $0.12/sq.ft. over 1,000 sq.ft c. Industrial, Commercial, Institutional Commercial Group D & E Occupancies including mixed use Group C ............. $12.75 per $1,000 of Construction, Min. $575.00 Group A & B Occupancies ..................................... $12.75 per $1,000 of Construction, Min. $575.00 Industrial - Group F Occupancies .......................... $12.75 per $1,000 of Construction, Min. $575.00 (cap of $25,000 permit fee) Group C - Multi-unit - excluding semi-detached, duplexes, townhouses & row houses ..................................................... $12.75 per $1,000 of Construction, Min. $575.00 d. Agricultural (barn, driveshed, etc.) non-livestock less than 250 sq.ft. ................................................................................. $250.00 251-500 sq.ft. ........................................ $250.00 plus $0.22 per sq.ft. over 250 sq.ft 501-1,000 sq,ft ..................................... $335.00 plus $0.12 per sq.ft. over 500 sq.ft 1,001-1500 sq.ft. ................................. $375.00 plus $0.10 per sq.ft. over 1,000 sq.ft 1,501-3,000 sq.ft. ................................ $430.00 plus $0.07 per sq.ft. over 1,500 sq.ft 3,001 sq.ft. or greater ........................... $500.00 plus $0.05 per sq.ft. over 3,000 sq.ft e. Agricultural (livestock & manure pit) ............................................... $100.00 plus $7.25 per $1,000 of construction value f. Designated Structures (1.3.1.1 of the Building Code) - not noted elsewhere Retaining Wall (in excess of 1 metre in height) ............................... $500.00/structure Pedestrian Bridge (attached to building) ........................................ $500.00/structure Crane Runway .......................................................................... $500.00/structure Exterior Tank & Support (not TSSA regulated) ................................ $500.00/structure Solar panel with a face area in excess of 5 m2 ................................ $500.00/structure Dish antenna with a face area in excess of 5 m2 ............................. $500.00/structure Outdoor Pool (water depth in excess of 3.5m) ............................... $500.00/structure Public pool ................................................................................ $500.00/structure Public spa................................................................................. $500.00/structure Wind turbine generator (structure) (3 kW output or more) .............. $500.00/structure Page 10 of 10 Industrial wind turbine generator (structure) ............................ $15,000.00/structure g. Sewage System Permits Repair to septic (max 2 runs) .................................................................... $210.00 Repair to sewage system (new tank or bed) ................................................. $415.00 Sewage System (new class 4 or 5) ............................................................. $625.00 Written responses to inquiries regarding septic ............................................. $125.00 Septic Inspection due to Severance ............................................................ $165.00 h. Demolition (all buildings) $165.00 (refundable deposit) i. Other Plumbing (stand alone) ....................................... $10.00 per $1,000 of Construction, Min. $300.00 Private In Ground Pool (incl. fencing) .......................................................... $165.00 Fence around Above Ground Pools.............................................................. $165.00 Wood stoves, chimneys, fireplace or other appliances .................................... $165.00 Tent Permit (Sec. 3.14 of the Building Code) ................................................ $165.00 Signs Permit ..................................... $5.00 per $1,000 of Construction, Min. $225.00 Building Re-locations ............................................... $100.00 + travel costs + fee for appropriate building listed above (may require damage deposit and or liability insurance) Indemnity/Security Deposit (refundable) ................................... $500.00 or $1000.00 (Non-refundable if building occupied prior to issuance of occupancy permit) Re-Inspection Fee (not ready for inspection) ................................................ $165.00 Transfer of Permit Fee .............................................................................. $165.00 Renewal of permit prior to expiry (no construction started within six months after permit is issued) ........................................... $165.00 Change of use of building (no construction) ................................................. $165.00 Conditional Permit ................................................................................... $400.00 Additional Plans Review (changes to original submission) ........................ 25% addition to original permit fee for each change Special search requests of files for information regarding permits ............................................................. $30.00/hour Alternative Solution Review ............................ TBD by CBO based on peer review cost Expedite Permit Review (if time allows) ............................. 25% addition to permit fee NOTE: Fees are based on the floor area measured from the exterior face of walls or the centre line of a party wall. NOTE: Cost of Construction shall be based on current market value for labour and material - CBO discretion (quotes and contracts may be requested) Fees for permits not specifically described in Section 12. Shall be determined by the CBO.