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By-law 2025-078
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The Corporation of the Township of Georgian Bluffs
By-law Number 2025-078
This document is public and available in an accessible format upon request.
Being a By-law for the imposition and collection of fees and charges for certain
municipal services and activities.
Whereas, Section 391(1) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
provides that a Municipality and a local board may pass by-laws imposing fees or
charges on persons for services or activities as provided or done by or on behalf of
it; 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 for the use of its property including
property under its control; and
Whereas, Section 69(1) of the Planning Act, RSO, 1990, c. P.13 as amended
provides that Council of a Municipality, by by-law, and a planning board, by
resolution, may establish a tariff of fees for the processing of applications made in
respect of planning matters; and
Whereas, Section 7(1) of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c.23 as amended
provides that a Council of a Municipality may pass by-laws requiring the payment of
fees and prescribing the amounts of the fees on application for and on the issuance
of permits, for maintenance, inspections, for providing documents, records or other
information under Section 15.10.4, and for providing information under subsection
15.10.6 (2); and
Whereas, the Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs deems it necessary and
expedient to pass a by-law to prescribe fees and charges in the Township of
Georgian bluffs;
Therefore, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Georgian Bluffs
enacts the following:
1.
That this by-law repeals by-law 2025-009.
2.
That the fees and charges as set out in Schedule 'A' through Schedule 'P'
inclusive to this By-law shall be hereby set for the services described in the
aforementioned Schedules.
3.
That the fees and charges defined in Schedule 'A' through Schedule 'P'
inclusive to this By-law, shall be deemed to have force and effect as of
January 1, 2026.
Read a first and second time this 3 day of December 2025.
Read a third time and finally passed this 3 day of December 2025.
Original Signed By Mayor and Clerk
__________________________
Sue Carleton, Mayor
__________________________
Carly Craig, Clerk
Township of Georgian Bluffs
2026 Fees and Services Charges
Table of Contents
Schedule A - Administration Services & Fees ............................................................................................... 3
Administration Services ............................................................................................................................ 3
Sale of Township Materials ....................................................................................................................... 3
Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Schedule B - Building Permit Fees ................................................................................................................ 5
Residential Structures ............................................................................................................................... 5
Farm Structures......................................................................................................................................... 5
Institutional Structures ............................................................................................................................. 5
Commercial/Industrial Structures ............................................................................................................. 5
Other Permit Fees ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Other Building Department Fees .............................................................................................................. 6
Building Permit Notes ............................................................................................................................... 6
Refunds ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Schedule C - Animal Control Fees ................................................................................................................ 7
Dog Licence Fees ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Kennel of Registered Dogs ........................................................................................................................ 7
Breeding or Boarding Establishment ........................................................................................................ 7
Animal Control Notes ................................................................................................................................ 7
Schedule D - Water System Fees .................................................................................................................. 8
Connection Fees (All Systems) .................................................................................................................. 8
Miscellaneous Fees (All Systems) ............................................................................................................. 8
Water System Notes ................................................................................................................................. 8
Water System Water Rates ....................................................................................................................... 8
Schedule E - Sewage/Wastewater Service Fees ......................................................................................... 10
Schedule F - Fire Service Fees .................................................................................................................... 11
Fire Services Notes .................................................................................................................................. 11
Schedule G - Police Service Fee .................................................................................................................. 12
Schedule H - Planning Fees ........................................................................................................................ 13
Schedule I - Facility Fees ............................................................................................................................ 15
Arenas ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
Shallow Lake Arena ............................................................................................................................. 15
Kemble Arena ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Derby Community Centre ................................................................................................................... 15
Other Arena Fees ................................................................................................................................ 16
Ball Diamonds ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Class "A" Diamonds (Shallow Lake Arena or Balmy Beach) ................................................................ 16
Class "B" Diamonds - No lights available (Clavering) ......................................................................... 16
Boat Launch - Available May 1st to Thanksgiving ................................................................................... 16
Balmy Beach and Big Bay Dock ........................................................................................................... 16
Balmy Beach Tennis Courts ..................................................................................................................... 17
Trail Permits ............................................................................................................................................ 17
Schedule J - Transportation/Inspection Service Fees ................................................................................ 18
Entrance Permit ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Civic Addressing Sign ............................................................................................................................... 18
Other Transportation Fees ...................................................................................................................... 18
Schedule K - Solid Waste Service Fees ....................................................................................................... 19
Schedule L - Sewage System Fees .............................................................................................................. 20
Sewage System Permit ............................................................................................................................ 20
Refunds ................................................................................................................................................... 20
Transfer of Permit ................................................................................................................................... 20
Schedule M - Cemetery Fees ...................................................................................................................... 21
Administrative Fees ................................................................................................................................ 21
Interment (Plot) Rights Fees ................................................................................................................... 21
Interment Charges .................................................................................................................................. 21
Disinterment Charges ............................................................................................................................. 22
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Marker and Monument Fees .................................................................................................................. 22
Flat Markers ........................................................................................................................................ 22
Upright and Pillow Markers ................................................................................................................ 22
Memorial Wall Inscriptions ................................................................................................................. 22
Columbarium Fees .................................................................................................................................. 23
Notes on Columbarium Plaques ............................................................................................................. 23
Schedule N - Property Standard Fees......................................................................................................... 24
Schedule O - Licensing ................................................................................................................................ 25
Short Term Rentals ................................................................................................................................. 25
Other Licences......................................................................................................................................... 25
Schedule P - Engineering and Drainage Fees ............................................................................................. 26
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Schedule A - Administration Services & Fees
Administration Services
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
Tax Certificate
(3 or more within a subdivision - 1st one at 100% cost,
each additional property at 50% cost) provided within
four (4) to ten (10) business days
$75.00
Each
Exempt
2
Tax Certificate Rush - provided within one (1) to three
(3) business days
$100.00
Each
Exempt
3
Returned cheque charge or non-sufficient funds charge
$40.00
Each
Exempt
4
Photocopy
$0.50
Per page
HST
Inclusive
5
Interest on miscellaneous charges and accounts
receivable (including water bills)
1.25%
Per month
Exempt
6
Interest on tax arrears
1.25%
Per month
Exempt
7
Penalty on taxes
1.25%
Per month
Exempt
8
Statement of Taxes or Property Tax History
$5.00
Each
Exempt
9
Administrative fee for tax sale properties
1% of min.
bid; Min.
bid
$150.00
Each
Exempt
10
Administrative fee for cost recovery billing
15% of
invoice up
to $1,000;
plus 1% of
invoice
amount
over
$1,000.
Min.
$150.00
Each
Exempt
11
Administrative fees for 3rd party utility billing
5% of
invoice
Each
Exempt
12
Title search fee
$100.00
Each
13% HST
13
File retrieval for records over 6 years (if available)
$35.00
Each file
Exempt
14
Commissioner of Oaths Stamp
$25.00
Each
HST
Inclusive
15
Information Search - excluding Municipal Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act related
request
$15.00
Per half
hour or
portion
thereof
Exempt
Sale of Township Materials
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
Township Flags
Ratepayer
$40.00
Each
13% HST
Non-ratepayer
$60.00
Each
13% HST
2
Township Official Plan
$100.00
Each
13% HST
3
Township of Georgian Bluffs Comprehensive Zoning By-
Law
$100.00
Each
13% HST
4
Map books
$7.17
Each
13% HST
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Miscellaneous
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
Topsoil removal permit fee and renewal permit fee
$100.00
Each
Exempt
2
Work performed by the Township related to
encroachments on Township property
Actual
costs
incurred
plus 15%
admin fee
Each
incident
Exempt
3
Special event fees are included in the Special Events and Licensing By-Law
4
Refreshment vehicle fees are included in the Refreshment Vehicle Licensing By-Law
5
Where the Township undertakes to complete work under the Clean Yards By-law, the full cost of
the necessary work performed by the Township shall be the responsibility of the owner plus an
additional administrative fee of ten percent of the cost of the necessary work
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Schedule B - Building Permit Fees
Permit fees will be calculated and collected prior to issuance of a building permit.
*Taxes Not Applicable*
Residential Structures
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Administrative
Fee
1
New construction or additions (All floors including
basement)
$1.20
Sq. ft
$200.00
2
Renovations, alterations, repairs to existing
$0.80
Sq. ft
$100.00
3
Decks and porches
$0.50
Sq. ft
$50.00
4
Attached garage, carport, unfinished space
$0.50
Sq. ft
$100.00
5
Accessory structure (i.e., Garage, shop, etc.)
$0.50
Sq. ft
$100.00
6
Renovation that cannot be measure in square feet
(Sq. ft)
$10.25
Per
$1,000 of
work
$50.00
Farm Structures
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Administrative
Fee
1
New construction or additions
$0.25
Sq. ft
$200.00
2
Tarp structures (no livestock)
$0.10
Sq. ft
$200.00
3
Manure tanks or concrete horizontal silo
$510.00
Per unit
$200.00
4
Grain bins
$155.00
Per unit
$200.00
Institutional Structures
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Administrative
Fee
1
New construction or additions
$1.00
Sq. ft
$200.00
2
Renovations
$3.05
Per $1,000
of work
$100.00
Commercial/Industrial Structures
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Administrative
Fee
1
New construction or additions
$1.20
Sq. ft
$200.00
2
Renovations
$4.10
Per $1,000
of work
$100.00
Other Permit Fees
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Administrative
Fee
1
Demolition
$155.00
Each
$50.00
2
Tent (over 646 square feet)
$105.00
Each
$50.00
3
Change of use
$255.00
Each
$50.00
4
Swimming pool
$155.00
Each
$50.00
5
Moving permits for buildings
$205.00
Each
$50.00
6
Fireplace
$155.00
Each
$50.00
7
Plumbing (New construction or revision work)
$205.00
Each
$50.00
8
Solar panels (Roof or freestanding installation)
$255.00
Each
$50.00
9
Minimum permit fee
$155.00
Each
$50.00
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Other Building Department Fees
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Administrative
Fee
1
Revision to existing permit
$10.00
Per
$1,000 of
work
$100.00
2
Compliance letters to lawyers (Building & Zoning)
$105.00
Each
Exempt
3
Curb compliance and miscellaneous
$105.00
Each
$50.00
4
Transfer of permit
$105.00
Each
$50.00
5
Re-inspection fee or extra inspections (1 hour
minimum)
$105.00
Per hour
Exempt
6
Minimum distance separation calculation - required
for all existing lots in the Rural Zone
$230.00
Each
Exempt
7
Wind turbines - for FIT applications a mandatory
retaining fee of $10,000 is required. This is
returnable after 20 years or upon site restoration to
predevelopment
$20.00
Per
$1,000 of
work
$200.00
8
Fee where construction or demolition or change of
use commenced prior to submission of permit
application
Additional
fee equal
to the cost
of the
permit, or
$510.00
(whichever
is less)
Each
Exempt
9
Fee for occupying a building prior to the occupancy
permit being issued
$510.00
Each
Exempt
10
Renew expired permit before 12 months
$155.00
Each
Exempt
11
Renew expire permit after 12 month - permits
expire after 12 months this provides a 12-month
extension
$155.00
plus
Permit
cost
Each
$200.00
Building Permit Notes
-
A $1,000.00 deposit is required at the time of issuing a building permit for a new residential
home. The deposit will be refunded when the final inspection on the residence has been
completed by the Chief Building Official or Building Inspector, the drainage is proper, and all
other requirements are complete. After two years from the issuance of a building permit, the
deposit is NOT refundable and will be credited to general revenue for the Municipality to cover
administration costs, additional inspections and record keeping costs incurred over the two
years.
-
Where applicable, Grey County Development charge(s) will be collected with all new permits, by
the Township and remitted to the County of Grey.
-
Building permit fees for not-for-profit organizations will be discounted 50%, not including
transfer of permit fees, re-inspection fees, or Grey County Development Charges.
Refunds
-
A minimum of $155.00 shall be retained for any application that is withdrawn
-
An additional $105.00 shall be retained if a site visit was completed, prior to the withdrawal of
the application
-
No refund is given if permit was issued
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Schedule C - Animal Control Fees
Dog Licence Fees
Invoices will be generated and sent every year.
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
First dog - fixed
$15.00
Each - prior to May 15th
Exempt
$25.00
Each - after May 15th
Exempt
2
Second dog - fixed
$20.00
Each - prior to May 15th
Exempt
$30.00
Each - after May 15th
Exempt
3
Third dog - fixed
$30.00
Each - prior to May 15th
Exempt
$40.00
Each - after May 15th
Exempt
4
First dog - not fixed
$30.00
Each - prior to May 15th
Exempt
$40.00
Each - after May 15th
Exempt
5
Second dog - not fixed
$35.00
Each - prior to May 15th
Exempt
$45.00
Each - after May 15th
Exempt
6
Third dog - not fixed
$45.00
Each - prior to May 15th
Exempt
$55.00
Each - after May 15th
Exempt
7
Replacement tag
$1.00
Each
13% HST
8
Service/Guide dog tag
$1.00
Each
13% HST
Kennel of Registered Dogs
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
Two (2) to five (5) dogs
$175.00
Each
Exempt
2
Six (6) to ten (10) dogs
$250.00
Each
Exempt
3
Eleven (11) to fifteen (15) dogs
$325.00
Each
Exempt
4
Sixteen (16) to twenty-five (25) dogs
Established
by Council
upon
application
Each
Exempt
5
Over twenty-five (25) dogs
Established
by Council
upon
application
Each
Exempt
All dogs in a kennel must be registered or eligible for registration - Animal Pedigree Act (Canada)
Breeding or Boarding Establishment
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
Facility for maximum of ten (10) animals
$275.00
Each
Exempt
2
Facility for maximum of twenty-five (25) animals
$425.00
Each
Exempt
3
Facility for maximum of fifty (50) animals
Established
by Council
upon
application
Each
Exempt
4
Facility for over fifty (50) animals
Established
by Council
upon
application
Each
Exempt
Animal Control Notes
-
Service Dogs or Guide Dogs will be exempt from payment of all licence fees provided that
proper documentation is provided to the Township proving that the dog is a registered Service
Dog or Guide Dog. Said dog will still be required to obtain and wear a current year's dog tag.
-
The maximum number of dogs per household, except for Service Dogs, Guide Dogs, Working
Dogs or Hunting Dogs, shall be restricted to three (3) unless licensed under a kennel or breeding
and boarding establishment license.
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Schedule D - Water System Fees
Connection Fees (All Systems)
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
Property line to building inspection
$150.00
Per
inspection
Exempt
2
Plumbing application fee - see Schedule B - Building
Permit Fees
3
Water meter & attachments fees - 5/8"
$550.00
Each
Exempt
4
Replacement backflow preventer - 1" x ¾"
$40.00
Each
Exempt
5
Replacement frost plate - 5/8" meter
$27.50
Each
Exempt
6
Replacement frost plate - ¾" and larger
$44.00
Each
Exempt
7
Pressure reducing valve - 5/8" meter (¾")
$85.00
Each
Exempt
8
Main to curb stop connection fee - this charge is
the minimum charge to install a curb stop, any
additional costs will be charged to the ratepayer
$5,000.00
Per curb
stop
Exempt
9
Frontage charge
$195.25
Per meter
Exempt
10
Georgian Bluffs capital contribution charge
$7,500
Per
connection
Exempt
11
Non-Municipal Fire Hydrant Operation
$69.00
Per
hydrant
Exempt
Miscellaneous Fees (All Systems)
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
Account set-up fee
$60.00
Per new
account
Exempt
2
Water turn on fee or Water turn off fee
$120.00
Each
Exempt
3
Curbstop locks (Installation and Disconnect)
$150.00
Each
Exempt
4
Unreadable meter charge
$100.00
Each
Exempt
5
Interest on water arrears
1.25%
Per month
Exempt
Water System Notes
-
Homeowners are responsible for ensuring that their water meter is operating correctly, if your
meter is no longer operating correctly please contact Operations.
-
Replacement meters must be obtained from the Township. A refundable deposit of $550.00 is
required when picking up the meter, this is refunded only after the old meter is returned and
the new meter has been installed and inspected. Any costs associated with maintaining or
replacing the meter is the responsibility of the homeowner.
Water System Water Rates
Water Rates Effective January 1, 2026
Base Rate
($/year)
Base Rate
($/month)
Consumption Rate
($/m3)
Bulk Water
Rate ($/m3)
Oxenden 5/8" Meter
South Bruce Peninsula
$1,060.32
$88.36
$4.50
N/A
Georgian Bluffs
$605.64
$50.47
N/A
N/A
Total
$1,665.96
$138.83
N/A
N/A
Oxenden 1 ½" Meter
South Bruce Peninsula
$1,908.48
$159.04
$4.50
N/A
Georgian Bluffs
$605.64
$50.47
N/A
N/A
Total
$2,514.12
$209.51
N/A
N/A
Oxenden 2" Meter
South Bruce Peninsula
$3,074.88
$256.24
$4.50
N/A
Georgian Bluffs
$605.64
$50.47
N/A
N/A
Total
$3,680.52
$306.71
N/A
N/A
East Linton
$291.36
$24.28
$4.50
$2.55
Cobble Beach Sewage
$1,437.12
$119.76
N/A
N/A
Shallow Lake
$1,128.48
$94.04
$4.50
N/A
Pottawatomi
$1,940.76
$161.73
$4.50
N/A
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The base rate applies to all connected water users, vacant lots, and multi-units.
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Schedule E - Sewage/Wastewater Service Fees
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
Sewage disposal fee
$15.18
Per m3
13% HST
Other materials accepted at the Bio-digester will be charged a tipping fee according to the rate set by
the Joint Management Committee and approved by Council.
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Schedule F - Fire Service Fees
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
For extinguishing an unauthorized fire in the Township of
Georgian Bluffs.
No
Charge
First call
Exempt
Current
MTO Rate
/ Actual
invoice
costs
Each
additional
call
2
Call for fire services in each calendar year.
No Charge
First and
second
call
Exempt
Current
MTO Rate
/ Actual
invoice
costs
Each
additional
call
Exempt
3
Call for fire services cancelled prior to arriving at the
location.
No Charge
First and
second
call
Exempt
Current
MTO Rate
/ Actual
invoice
costs
Each
additional
call
Exempt
4
Fire Department Specific Response Fees - deemed to be
recoverable through property insurance policies
Pursuant
to By-law
2024-058
5
Letters to Lawyers/Insurance Companies (Note 2)
$125.00
Each
Exempt
6
Copy of Fire Report (Note 2)
$125.00
Each
Exempt
7
Requested Inspection (Note 3)
$120.00
Per Hour
13% HST
Fire Services Notes
1. Actual costs are as invoiced by the Inter-Township Fire Department (ITFD) or Wiarton Fire
Department and are invoiced to the property owner.
2. Usual turnaround time for letters and reports is five (5) business days from date of receipt of
request and payment. If quicker service is required, the fee for the services would be double the
above stated fees.
3. Does not include regular Fire Prevention Inspections or inspections for Short Term
Accommodations.
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Schedule G - Police Service Fee
Where the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a "call(s)" within the boundaries of the
Township of Georgian Bluffs, and where the "call(s)" have been determined to be "false alarm call(s)",
then the following charges will apply in each calendar year. This applies to all property classes (i.e.,
residential, commercial, industrial, etc.)
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
False alarm calls in each calendar year
No Charge
First and
second
call
Exempt
$250.00
Each
additional
call
Exempt
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Schedule H - Planning Fees
*Taxes Not Applicable*
Service
Application Fee
Deposit
Property Inquiry
$155
Planning Opinion / Zoning Certification Letter
$155
Formal Pre-Consultation
$510
Minor Agreement Preparation (encroachment agreement,
private road agreement, no demand for service agreement,
development agreement)
$305
Ontario Land Tribunal Attendance
$980 per day
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments
Official Plan Amendment (major)
$6,630
$6,000
Official Plan Amendment (minor)
$3,875
$4,000
Zoning By-law Amendment (major)
$3,975
$6,000
Zoning By-law Amendment (minor)
$2,960
Zoning By-law Amendment (small scale)
$1,940
Temporary Use By-law
$1,125
Lift of Hold By-law
$530
Deeming By-law
$870
Part Lot Control by-law
$870
Plans of Subdivision and Condominium
Subdivision (major)
$8,160
$10,000
Subdivision (minor)
$3,060
$10,000
Extension of Draft Plan Approval of Subdivision
$510
Draft Plan Amendments / Red-Lined Revisions
$870
Condominium (major)
$8,160
$10,000
Condominium (minor)
$3,060
$10,000
Condominium Conversion
$510
Extension of Draft Plan Approval of Condominium
$510
Pre-Servicing Agreement
$870
Site Plan Approval (Section 41 of the Planning Act)
Site Plan Approval (major)
$6,630
$6,000
Site Plan Approval (minor)
$3,875
$4,000
Site Plan Approval (small scale)
$1,225
Amendment To Site Plan Agreement
$510
Committee of Adjustment
Severance (Consent) Application
$1,940
Minor Variance Application
$1,125
Request for a Change of Conditions
$510
Consent Certification
$360
Consent Cancellation Certificate
$510
Validation of Title Certificate
$510
Parkland Dedication and Parking Cash-in-Lieu
Parkland Dedication Fee- For land proposed for development or
redevelopment for
commercial or industrial use.
As per the Ontario
Planning Act
Parkland Dedication Fee- For Residential Plans of Subdivision
and Condominium
As per the Ontario
Planning Act
Parkland Dedication Fee- For Severance (Consent) Applications
$1,200 per lot created
Cash-in-lieu of Parking
$715
Renewable Energy Proposals
Municipal Consultation for Renewable Energy Projects
$5,100
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Definitions
"Floor Area, Gross (Building)" means the aggregate of the floor area measured between the exterior
faces of the exterior walls of the building or structure at the level of each floor, and in the case of a
dwelling unit, excluding any porches, verandas or unenclosed sunrooms, any floor below the first storey,
cellar, or detached garage.
"Major" means a proposal that contains more than 20 units or a proposal that contains a gross floor
area of more than 3,000 square metres.
"Minor" means a proposal that contains between 5 units and 20 units or a gross floor area between
1000 and 3000 square metres.
"Small" means a proposal that contains 4 or fewer units or a gross floor area of less than 1000 square
metres.
"Unit" means a residential dwelling unit, commercial unit and/or any similar type of unit but does not
include a unit within a nursing home or similar institutional facility.
Planning Notes
1) Fees will not be collected until application has been deemed complete by the Municipal Planner
and/or designate.
2) Additional technical review fees may also apply.
3) Some planning applications may be subject to review by Grey Sauble Conservation Authority and/or
Grey County, the fees associated with these reviews are set by that governing body.
4) Fees for multiple applications made at the same time for the same parcel and for the same
development proposal for Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Minor Variances
and Consent applications will be discounted as follows:
a) 1st application - full fee.
b) Subsequent applications (of equal or lesser value) - 50% of full application fee
5) The Pre-consultation fee shall be credited against the subsequent planning application fee.
Refunds
1) Applications withdrawn by applicant prior to circulation will receive a refund of 75% of fee.
2) Applications withdrawn by applicant after circulation will receive a refund of 25% of fee.
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Schedule I - Facility Fees
Arenas
Shallow Lake Arena
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
Ice rental - prime time
$140.00
Per hour
13% HST
2
Ice rental - non-prime time
$86.00
Per hour
13% HST
3
Township based minor sports group (i.e. Shallow Lake
Minor Hockey & Shallow Lake Skating Club)
$92.00
Per hour
13% HST
4
Same day ice rental - prime time
$97.00
Per hour
13% HST
5
Same day ice rental - non-prime time
$60.00
Per hour
13% HST
6
Sponsored skate
$95.50
Per hour
13% HST
7
Arena floor - no ice
$43.00
Per hour
13% HST
8
Arena floor - event; no ice
$690.00
Per day
13% HST
9
Hall rental - meeting/event less than four (4) hours
$132.50
Per use
13% HST
10
Hall rental - meeting/event four (4) hours or greater
$477.00
Per day
13% HST
11
Hall rental - low impact recreation
$26.50
Per hour
13% HST
12
Bar
$53.00
Per event
13% HST
13
Kitchen
$53.00
Per event
13% HST
14
Small meeting room - less than four (4) hours
$16.50
Per hour
13% HST
15
Small meeting room - full day
$127.50
Per day
13% HST
16
Wall or dasher board advertisement
$212.00
Per year
13% HST
17
Ice re-surfacer advertisement
$1,060.00
Per year
13% HST
Prime time ice rental hours:
Monday to Friday
5:00 pm to 12:00 midnight
Saturday and Sunday
All day
Non-prime time ice rental hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Kemble Arena
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
Floor rental - recreational use
$26.50
Per hour
13% HST
2
Floor rental - event less than four (4) hours
$91.00
Per hour
13% HST
3
Floor rental - event greater than four (4) hours
$425.00
Per day
13% HST
Derby Community Centre
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
Floor rental - recreational use
$38.00
Per hour
13% HST
2
Floor rental - event less than four (4) hours
$86.00
Per hour
13% HST
3
Floor rental - event greater than four (4) hours
$583.00
Per day
13% HST
4
Pioneer hall rental - event less than four (4) hours
$26.50
Per hour
13% HST
5
Pioneer hall rental - event greater than four (4) hours
$159.00
Per day
13% HST
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Other Arena Fees
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
Table/chair setup
$159.00
Per event
13% HST
2
Security deposit - all licensed functions require a
security deposit as per the Township of Georgian Bluff's
rental agreement, due at time of booking
$159.00
Per event
Exempt
3
Cancellation - ice time
TBD
As per ice
allocation
policy
Exempt
4
Cancellation - hall rental under four (4) hours and within
60 days of event
Rental Fee
Per event
Exempt
5
Cancellation - hall rental greater than four (4) hours and
within 60 days of event
$53.00
Per event
Exempt
6
Licensed function - within 60 days of event
Security
deposit
Per event
Exempt
7
Public Drop-in Session
$4.00
Per event
Exempt
Rental fee due dates:
Rental fee less than $200.00
Full payment due at time of booking
Rental within 60 days
Full payment due at time of booking
Licensed function
Full payment due 60 days prior to event date
Ball Diamonds
Class "A" Diamonds (Shallow Lake Arena or Balmy Beach)
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
Rental with lights
$33.00
Per rental
13% HST
2
Rental without lighters
$16.50
Per rental
13% HST
3
Season rate - based on one game/practice per week for
24 weeks
$345.00
Per season
13% HST
4
Minor ball season rate - based on one game/practice
per week for 24 weeks
$59.00
Per team
13% HST
5
Tournaments - Friday 7:00 pm to Sunday 7:00 pm,
includes lights
$265.00
Per
tournament
13% HST
6
One day tournaments - includes lights
$106.00
Per
tournament
13% HST
Class "B" Diamonds - No lights available (Clavering)
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
Non-league recreation only
No fee
Per use
NA
2
Season rate - adult league
$212.00
Per season
13% HST
3
Season rate - minor ball
$59.00
Per team
13% HST
4
League rental
$11.50
Per game
13% HST
The Township does not "prep" the diamonds (lining/dragging)
Boat Launch - Available May 1st to Thanksgiving
Balmy Beach and Big Bay Dock
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
Balmy Beach boat launch permit - resident
$80.00
Per season
HST
Inclusive
2
Balmy Beach boat launch permit - non-resident
$106.00
Per season
HST
Inclusive
3
Balmy Beach boat launch key deposit
$10.00
Per season
Exempt
4
Big Bay Dock launch
$9.50
Per day
HST
Inclusive
$33.00
Per week
$80.00
Per month
$106.00
Per season
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Balmy Beach Tennis Courts
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
Single rate
$60.00
Per season
HST
Inclusive
2
Family rate
$90.00
Per season
HST
Inclusive
3
Key deposit
$10.00
Per key
Exempt
Trail Permits
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
Georgian Bluffs trail - proof of insurance and licence
required
$33.00
Annually
HST
Inclusive
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Schedule J - Transportation/Inspection Service Fees
Entrance Permit
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
New residential - application/permit
$250.00
Each
Exempt
2
New residential - deposit (return upon completion of
entrance to the satisfaction of Roads Supervisor)
$500.00
Each
Exempt
3
Change in existing entrance permit
$200.00
Each
Exempt
4
Temporary entrance permit - application/permit
$125.00
Each
Exempt
5
Temporary entrance permit - deposit (returned upon
removal of entrance to the satisfaction of Roads
Supervisor)
$500.00
Each
Exempt
6
Commercial/Industrial/Institutional entrance permit -
application/permit
$400.00
Each
Exempt
7
Commercial/Industrial/Institutional entrance permit -
deposit (returned upon completion of entrance to the
satisfaction of Roads Supervisor)
$1,000.00
Each
Exempt
8
Refunds - a minimum administration fee of $50.00 will be withheld for any refund resulting from
a cancelled entrance application
Civic Addressing Sign
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
Sign
$30.00
Each
Exempt
2
Post
$25.00
Each
Exempt
3
Labour to install - initial installation must be completed
by the Township
$80.00
Each
Exempt
Other Transportation Fees
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
Agreement for conveyance of utilities under Road
Allowance
$100.00
Each
Exempt
2
Tile drainage inspection
$80.00
Each; plus
mileage
Exempt
3
Encroachment agreement - applicant responsible for
additional registration fees and any potential legal fees
$200.00
Each; plus
registration
costs
Exempt
4
Limited-service agreement - applicant responsible for
additional registration fees and any potential legal fees
$200.00
Each
Exempt
5
Shoreline agreement - applicant responsible for
additional registration fees and any potential legal fees
$200.00
Each
Exempt
6
Road cut agreement
$500.00
Each
Exempt
7
Road cut agreement - deposit (refundable)
$1,000.00
Each
Exempt
8
Road bore agreement
$500.00
Each
Exempt
9
Road bore agreement - deposit (refundable)
$1,000.00
Each
Exempt
10
Right of way permit
$250.00
Each
13% HST
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Schedule K - Solid Waste Service Fees
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
Recycling blue box
$14.00
Each
Exempt
2
Composter
$70.00
Each
HST
Inclusive
3
Garbage bag tags
$2.25
Per tag
Exempt
4
Green cones
$140.00
Each
HST
Inclusive
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Schedule L - Sewage System Fees
Sewage System Permit
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
Class 2, 3, 4 or 5 new/replacement system
$525.00
Each
Exempt
2
Class 4 or 5 tank replacement only
$200.00
Each
Exempt
3
Class 4 leaching bed repair
$300.00
Each
Exempt
4
Demolition permit
$125.00
Each
Exempt
5
Revision permit
$50.00
Each
Exempt
6
Renewal of permit
$150.00
Each
Exempt
7
Building alteration/change of use
$300.00
Each
Exempt
8
Property inquiries/file searches (includes copy of permit
or application)
$75.00
Each
Exempt
9
Property inquiries with site visit
$100.00
Each
Exempt
10
Copy/replacement of application or permit
$25.00
Each
Exempt
11
Septic review
$250.00
Each
Exempt
Refunds
-
A minimum of $75.00 shall be retained for any application that is withdrawn.
-
An additional $125.00 shall be retained if a site visit was completed, prior to the withdrawal of
the application.
Transfer of Permit
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
Review and processing
$75.00
Each
Exempt
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Schedule M - Cemetery Fees
This schedule of fees shall come into full force and effect upon the 1st day of January 2025, or as soon as
possible thereafter upon receipt of approval from the Cemeteries Regulations Unit, Consumer
Protection Branch, the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services, of the Province of Ontario.
Administrative Fees
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
Processing fee - transfer of Interment rights
$50.00
Per
transfer
13% HST
2
Pre 1955 Sales: Care & Maintenance for interment
rights not previously paid (i.e., transfer of plot without
documentation of Care & Maintenance having been
paid)
$270.00
Per lot
13% HST
3
Interment rights transfer fee - with original
documentation
$50.00
Per
certificate
13% HST
Interment rights transfer fee - without original
documentation
$250.00
Per
certificate
13% HST
3
Issuance of Interment rights certificate
$90.00
Per
certificate
Exempt
4
Interment Rights Search (where applicable)
$60.00
Hourly Fee
(Minimum
1 hour)
Exempt
Interment (Plot) Rights Fees
Service or
Item
Description
Notes
Minimum
Size
Interment
Right Space
Care &
Maintenance
Total Fee
Applicable
Tax
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Full Burial
Casket
4' x 10'
$890.00
$348.00
$1,238.00
13% HST
Cremation
Regular
4' x 3' 4"
$390.00
$175.00
$565.00
13% HST
Cremation
Premium
4' x 5'
$580.00
$228.00
$808.00
13% HST
Boyd Cemetery
Full Burial
Casket
3' x 10'
$795.00
$312.00
$1,107.00
13% HST
Cremation
Regular
3' x 3' 4"
$390.00
$175.00
$565.00
13% HST
Cremation
Premium
4' x 5'
$580.00
$228.00
$808.00
13% HST
Oxenden Cemetery
Full Burial
Casket
3' x 10'
$795.00
$312.00
$1,107.00
13% HST
Cremation
Regular
3' x 3'
$390.00
$175.00
$565.00
13% HST
Cremation
Premium
4' x 4' 6"
$580.00
$228.00
$808.00
13% HST
Interment Charges
Service or
Item
Description
Notes
Max
Size
Fee
Administrative
Fee
Total Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
Burial
Adult
$675.00
$105.00
$780.00
Each
13% HST
Adult -
Holiday
/ After
Hours
Charge
$940.00
$105.00
$1,045.00
Each
13% HST
Burial
Child
3' x
6'
$695.00
$105.00
$800.00
Each
13% HST
Burial
Infant /
Small
Child
2' x
3' 4"
$435.00
$105.00
$540.00
Each
13% HST
Cremation
$320.00
$105.00
$425.00
Each
13% HST
Cremation Holiday/Afterhours
$630.00
$105.00
$735.00
Per hour
13% HST
Note: Holiday and afterhours charges apply to burials on recognized holidays, burials after 4:00 pm
Monday to Friday, and after 1:00 pm on Saturdays.
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Disinterment Charges
Prices do not include vault lift truck charges. Prices include recovery/overhear costs.
Service or Item Description
Note
Maximum
Size
Fee
Applicable
Tax
Same cemetery disinterment
Adult
NA
$1,515.00
13% HST
Same cemetery disinterment
Child
3' x 6'
$1,395.00
13% HST
Same cemetery disinterment
Infant
2' x 3'
$810.00
13% HST
Same cemetery disinterment
Cremated remains
NA
$525.00
13% HST
Disinterment only
Adult
NA
$810.00
13% HST
Disinterment only
Child
3' x 6'
$810.00
13% HST
Disinterment only
Infant
2' x 3'
$465.00
13% HST
Disinterment only
Cremated remains
NA
$290.00
13% HST
Marker and Monument Fees
Flat Markers
Service or Item
Description
Note
Maximum Size
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
Corner block installation
6" x 6"
$25.00
Per post
13% HST
Marker installation by
caretaker
Not
charged if
monument
company
does
installation
$46.00
per person,
per hour
13% HST
Ontario regulated care
& maintenance fee
NA
$100.00
Each
13% HST
Locate fee
$110.00
Each
13% HST
Upright and Pillow Markers
Service or Item
Description
Note
Maximum Size
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
Foundations for upright
and pillow markers
$380.00
minimum
NA
$23.50
Per cubic
foot
13% HST
Marker installation by
caretaker
Not
charged if
monument
company
does
installation
$160.00
Minimum
Charge
13% HST
$44.20
Per cubic
foot; Plus
hourly rate
(if applicable
for
heavy/large
monuments)
Ontario regulated care
& maintenance fee
Measuring 1.22
m (4 ft) or less in
height and 1.22
m (4 ft) or less in
length, including
the base
$200.00
Per
monument
13% HST
Ontario regulated care
& maintenance fee
Measuring more
than 1.22 m (4 ft)
in either height
or length,
including the
base
$400.00
Per
monument
13% HST
Locate fee
$110.00
Each
13% HST
Memorial Wall Inscriptions
Service or Item
Description
Note
Maximum Size
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
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Page 23 of 26
Big Bay memorial wall
administration fee
$75.00
Per memorial
13% HST
Each
13% HST
Columbarium Fees
Row (From
Bottom)
Base Price
Care &
Maintenance
Plaque
Opening
& Closing
Total Fee
Applicable
Tax
1 - Bottom
$845.00
$165.00
$685.00
$215.00
$1,910.00
13% HST
2
$955.00
$165.00
$685.00
$215.00
$2,020.00
13% HST
3
$955.00
$165.00
$685.00
$215.00
$2,020.00
13% HST
4 - Top
$1,060.00
$165.00
$685.00
$215.00
$2,125.00
13% HST
Memorial wall
plaque
$425.00
NA
NA
NA
$425.00
13% HST
Notes on Columbarium Plaques
1. Sale of Oxenden Columbarium fees are contingent on approval from BAO.
2. Plaques must be purchased for every niche.
3. Township of Georgian Bluffs will order the plaques. Cost includes plaque plus any end date
plaques and freight charges.
4. Plaques include two names, dates of birth and dates of death (price includes installation,
engraving and freight).
5. Columbarium Care and Maintenance must be 15% or $165.00, whichever is greater as per the
Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002.
6. Prices may be adjusted year over year.
7. End date plaques will be needed if plaque is bought pre-need, before known date of death. End
date plaques are fastened onto existing plaque.
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
Freight
Applicable
(10% of
Fee)
Plaque - scroll ends with m/d/y
$595.00
Each
13% HST
Yes
End date plaque - scroll ends with m/d/y
$50.00
Each
13% HST
Yes
Memory wall plaque
$285.00
Each
13% HST
Yes
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Schedule N - Property Standard Fees
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
Appeal of a Property Standards Order
$300.00
Per order
Exempt
2
Attend hearing of the Property Standards Committee or
Superior Court of Justice - where the order is not
quashed on an appeal, for each Property Standards
Officer who attends a hearing before the Property
Standards Committee or Superior Court of Justice.
$300.00
Per
appearance
Exempt
3
Inspections where owner fails to comply with an order -
owner who failed to comply with a confirmed Order
shall pay the fee for each inspection to determine if
contraventions of this by-law observed on an initial
inspection have been corrected where the
contraventions have not been remedied by the time
provided for in the said Order.
$150.00
Per
inspection
Exempt
4
Order has been registered and requires to be
discharged - where a property standard order has been
registered on title to the affected property, an owner or
occupant may apply for an inspection of the property in
respect of the order and shall pay a fee at the time of
the application. This fee includes the registration of a
discharge where compliance with the order is found.
$600.00
Per
discharge
Exempt
5
Conviction registered for a breach of any order - where
there has been a conviction registered for a breach of
any Order, for each Property Standards Officer who
attended a hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice.
$300.00
Per
appearance
Exempt
6
Township undertakes to complete the work - where the
Township undertakes to complete the work of the full
cost of the necessary work performed by the Township
shall be the responsibility of the owner plus an
additional administrative fee of twenty-five (25) percent
of the cost of the necessary work.
TBD
Cost of
work plus
25%
Exempt
7
Certificate of compliance - where after inspecting a
property, an officer, may, or may not on the request of
the owner, issue the owner a certificate of compliance,
The Township of Georgian Bluffs may charge a
minimum fee equal to that of a miscellaneous
inspection s stated in the Township's fees and charges
by-law.
$200.00
Per
inspection
Exempt
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Schedule O - Licensing
Short Term Rentals
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Taxes
1
Operate a Short-Term Rental Accommodation - Primary
Residence
$500.00
Each
Annually
13% HST
2
Operate a Short-Term Rental Accommodation - Seasonal
(May to October)
$500.00
Each
Annually
13% HST
3
Operate a Short-Term Rental Accommodation - Secondary
Residence
$750.00
Each
Annually
13% HST
4
Operate a Short-Term Rental Accommodation - Accessory
Structure
$200.00
Each
additional
unit
Annually
13% HST
5
Appeal to the Chief Administrative Officer
$100.00
Each
Appeal
Exempt
6
Appeal to the Third-Party Adjudicator
$250.00
Each
Appeal
Exempt
Other Licences
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Tax
1
Lottery Licence other than Bingo licence
3%
Prize value
Exempt
2
Bingo lottery licence
$15.00
Per event
Exempt
3
Trailer occupancy licence (Annually + per month)
$50.00
Per month
Exempt
$20.00
Annually
Exempt
4
Agreement for temporary use
$100.00
Each
Exempt
5
Salvage Yard and Second-hand goods licence
$200.00
Each
Exempt
6
Sign permit fees (Maximum $400.00)
Permanent Sign with Lights
$15.00
Square
metre
Exempt
Permanent Sign without Lights
$10.00
Square
metre
Exempt
Temporary Sign
$50.00
Each - for
a period of
six months
Exempt
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Schedule P - Engineering and Drainage Fees
Service or Item Description
Fee
Unit of
Measure
Applicable
Taxes
1
Peer review of development applications
Full cost
recovery
Each
application
Exempt
2
Lot grading review
$365.00
Each
Exempt
3
Subdivision/Condominium Re-submission (applicable upon
second submission)
$1,850
Each
Exempt
4
Inspection/Acceptance/Assumption Review
3%
Developer
Costing
Each
Exempt