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In the Township of Essa, Ontario, fees & rates rules are set by Fees and Charges By-law 2026-07 - Schedule A Administration and 5 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-19. Schedule scope: Administrative fees for general services, MFIPPA, lottery, vital statistics, business licences, canine control, sign permits, and enforcement.
Fees and Charges By-law 2026-07 - Schedule A Administration
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schedule scope
Administrative fees for general services, MFIPPA, lottery, vital statistics, business licences, canine control, sign permits, and enforcement.
Schedule "A" - Administration
notable fees
One Year Dog Tag $25; Marriage Licence $125; Tax Certificates $60; Photocopies $0.40 no colour, $1.20 colour; Civil Ceremony On Site $250; Home Occupation Signs $30.
Schedule "A" - Administration
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Township of Essa 2026 Fees and Charges By-law 2026-07, Schedule A: clerk/tax administration fees (oaths $15, duplicate tax bill $15, EDI fees).
Fees and Charges By-law 2026-07 - Schedule B Fire and Emergency Response
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schedule scope
Fire and Emergency Response fees
Schedule "B" - Fire and Emergency Response
notable fees
Burn Permits Regular $50 annually; Campgrounds $100 annually; False Alarms First Alarm/Year $250, second $350, third $450; Fire Reports $75; Letter of Compliance $75; Fireworks Application $75
Schedule "B"
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Fire and emergency response fees under By-law 2026-07.
Fees and Charges By-law 2026-07 - Schedule C Planning
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schedule scope
Planning Department fees and charges
Schedule "C" - Planning Department
notable fees
Consent $2500; Minor Variance $1000; Minor Variance (Complex) $2500; Site Plan or Development Agreements $7000 total; Subdivision Application $17,500 total; Zoning By-law Amendment $7000 total; Compliance Form - Standard $150; ARU - Review/Pre-Inspection Fee $50
Schedule "C" - Planning Department
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Planning application fees and legal/peer review deposits under By-law 2026-07.
Fees and Charges By-law 2026-07 - Schedule D Public Works
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schedule scope
Fees for Public Works Department services and equipment rental, including encroachment, engineering, permits, inspections, and waste disposal.
Schedule "D" - Public Works Department
notable fees
Entrance Fee Residential $200, $400 deposit; Road Occupancy Permit Fee - Minor $150; Sewer/Water Inspection (by OCWA) $120; Wide or Heavy Load Permit Single Trip $75
Schedule "D"
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Public works fees under By-law 2026-07.
Fees and Charges By-law 2026-07 - Schedule E Parks and Recreation (2026-27 amendment)
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schedule scope
Parks and Recreation Department fees and charges under Schedule E.
Schedule "E" - Parks and Recreation Department
notable fees
Fishing Pass - Seasonal, Per Year (Over 18) $40; Public Skating - Per Visit/Person (Over age 5) $3; Shinny - Per Visit/Person (Goalies are Free) $5; Banquet Hall - Per hour $55; Prime Time Use (5p.m.-12p.m.) $220.
5.1; 5.4; 5.5; 1.1; 3.2
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Parks and recreation fees under By-law 2026-07.
Fees and Charges By-law 2026-07 - Schedule F Cemetery
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schedule scope
Cemetery fees for burial rights, columbarium niches, opening and closing, disinterment, and social services.
Schedule "F" - Cemetery Fees
notable fees
Interment rights $1394.00; columbarium top row $1691.25; in-ground burial $885.00; adult disinterment $3588; social services grave $1332.50
1.1; 2.1; 3.3; 4.1; 5.1
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Cemetery fees under By-law 2026-07.
Essa Fees and Charges page
Essa fees page listing consolidated schedules A-F, building fees and water/sewer fees; by-law updated annually.