Fees and Charges By-law No. 2026-20 (consolidated June 9, 2026, amended by 2026-37) — full text, Grand Valley, Ontario

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Page 1 of 19 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GRAND VALLEY BY-LAW NUMBER 2026-20 Being a By-law to establish the Fees and Charges for various services provided by the Municipality. WHEREAS sections 8, 9 and 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 ("Municipal Act, 2001"), authorize a municipality to pass by-laws necessary or desirable for municipal purposes, and in particular paragraph 3 of subsection 11(2) authorizes by-laws respecting the financial management of the municipality; AND WHEREAS subsection 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that sections 9 and 11 of that Act authorize a municipality to impose fees or charges on any class of persons for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of the municipality and for the use of the municipality's property, including property under its control; AND WHEREAS subsection 391(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a fee or charge imposed for capital costs related to services or activities may be imposed on persons not receiving an immediate benefit from the services or activities, but who will receive a benefit at some later point in time; AND WHEREAS subsection 391(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that the costs included in a fee or charge may include costs incurred by the municipality or local board related to administration, enforcement and the establishment, acquisition and replacement of capital assets; AND WHEREAS subsection 391(4) of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a fee or charge may be imposed whether or not it is mandatory for the municipality or local board imposing the fee or charge to provide or do the service or activity, pay the costs or allow the use of its property; AND WHEREAS subsection 391(5) of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that, in the event of a conflict between a fee or charge by-law and the Municipal Act, 2001, or any other act or regulation made under any other act, the by-law prevails; AND WHEREAS subsection 69(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 as amended, provides that a Council of a municipality may pass a by-law to prescribe a tariff of fees for the processing of applications made in respect of planning matters; AND WHEREAS subsection 7(1) of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as amended, provides that a Council of a municipality may pass a by-law to prescribe fees for the processing of applications for permits or for the issuance of permits; AND WHEREAS the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c. 33, requiring cemeteries to create by-laws governing operation, care, and control, including setting fees for services; AND WHEREAS regulations were approved by the Lieutenant Governor in Council by Order in Council 208/2024 giving authority to municipal councils to issue licenses to charitable and religious organizations for lottery events, such as bingos, raffles, and break-open tickets; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Grand Valley wishes to establish and maintain a list of services, activities and the use of property subject to fees and charges and the amount of each fee or charge; Consolidated (amended by: By-law 2026-37) Page 2 of 19 NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Grand Valley ENACTS as follows: 1. THAT the fees and charges for various municipal services are established as shown in the Schedules attached hereto and forming part of the By-law: SCHEDULE MUNICIPAL SERVICE SCHEDULE "A" ADMINISTRATION SCHEDULE "B" BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHEDULE "C" CLERKS SCHEDULE "D" FINANCE SCHEDULE "E" PLANNING SCHEDULE "F" PUBLIC WORKS SCHEDULE "G" RECREATION SCHEDULE "H" ST. ALBAN'S CEMETERY SCHEDULE "I" STREETLIGHT PROGRAM SCHEDULE "J" RENEWABLE ENERGY SCHEDULE "K" UTILITIES - WATER SCHEDULE "L" UTILITIES - WASTE-WATER (SEWER) 2. THAT the effective date of the fees and charges are set out in Schedules "A" to "L" inclusive attached hereto. 3. THAT all fees and charges will be subject to applicable taxes. 4. THAT all charges payable under this by-law, including taxes, interest and collection costs, constitute a debt of the person or persons charges, and if unpaid, where permissible, shall be added to the tax roll for any property in the Town of Grand Valley owned by such person or persons and may be collected in the same manner as taxes, in accordance with Section 398 Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. Chapter 25 as amended. 5. THAT this by-law shall be known as the "Fees and Charges By-law". 6. THAT this by-law shall come into force upon the date of its final passing and By-law Number 2018-48 is hereby repealed in its entirety. READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 24th DAY OF MARCH 2026. Steve Soloman, Mayor Meghan Townsend, CAO/Clerk Page 3 of 19 SCHEDULE "A" ADMINISTRATION Effective - March 25, 2026 Fee 2026 User Fee Name and Description Type Basis Fee Fax Charges Fee Per Page $2.00 Photocopies (8 1/2" x11") - B/W Fee Per Page $0.50 Photocopies (8 1/2" x11") - Colour Fee Per Page $1.00 Page 4 of 19 SCHEDULE "B" BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT Effective - March 25, 2026 Fee 2026 User Fee Name and Description Type Basis Fee Animal Control - Kennel Licence Fee Per Licence $150.00 Dog Tags - Dog Neutered/Spayed Fee Per Tag $40.00 Dog Tags - Dog Non-Neutered/Spayed Fee Per Tag $60.00 Dog Tags - Livestock Guardian/Guide Dog Fee Per Tag No Charge Dog Tags - Replacement Tag Fee Per Tag No Charge Additional Charges may apply that are recoverable from the dog owner and payable to the Animal Control Officer as a result of enforcement of the Town's Animal Control By-law. These charges are set out in the Animal Control Agreement and may include but are not limited to impounding fees, board, service call, disposal and quarantine fees. Page 5 of 19 SCHEDULE "C" CLERKS Effective - March 25, 2026 Fee 2026 User Fee Name and Description Type Basis Fee Burial Permit Fee Per Permit $7.50 Commissioning of Documents including - Pension Forms, Travel Letters and Vehicle Transfers - RESIDENT. Fee Per Document No Charge Commissioning of Documents including - Pension Forms, Travel Letters and Vehicle Transfers - NON-RESIDENT. Fee Per Document $25.00 Closed Meeting Investigation (if investigation is proven, unfounded, frivolous, or vexatious) Fee Per Investigation Cost Recovery Freedom of Information Requests (legislated fees) Fee Per Request $5.00 fee plus disbursements and record preparation at $7.50 per 1/4 hr Routine Disclosure Fee - Copy of Plan Survey Fee Per Disclosure $30.00 Routine Disclosure Fee - Property File Search Fee Per Disclosure $30.00 for first 1/2 hr and $15 for every 1/4 hr thereafter Licence Permit - AGCO Municipal Information Form Liquor Licence Application Fee Per Permit $50.00 Marriage License - RESIDENT Fee Per Licence $140.00 Canteens - Selling of hot dogs from a hot dog cart - RESIDENT Fee Per Licence Per Cart/Truck $50.00 Canteens - Selling of hot dogs from a hot dog cart - NON-RESIDENT Fee Per Licence Per Cart/Truck $75.00 Canteens - Selling of ice cream from an Ice Cream Cart - RESIDENT Fee Per Licence Per Cart/Truck $50.00 Canteens - Selling of ice cream from an Ice Cream Cart - NON-RESIDENT Fee Per Licence Per Cart/Truck $75.00 Canteens - Selling of chips from a Chip Truck - RESIDENT Fee Per Licence Per Cart/Truck $300.00 Canteens - Selling of chips from a Chip Truck - NON-RESIDENT Fee Per Licence Per Cart/Truck $500.00 Page 6 of 19 SCHEDULE "C" CONTINUED CLERKS Effective - March 25, 2026 Fee 2026 User Fee Name and Description Type Basis Fee Canteens - Selling of assorted food from a Coffee Truck - RESIDENT Fee Per Licence Per Cart/Truck $300.00 Canteens - Selling of assorted food from a Coffee Truck - NON-RESIDENT Fee Per Licence Per Cart/Truck $500.00 Mobile Canteens attending one-time fund raising events in the municipality by invitation from the organizer Fee Per Licence Per Cart/Truck EXEMPT Lottery Licences - Letters of Permission Fee Per Licence $20.00 Lottery Licences - Raffle Tickets Fee Per Licence 3% of the prize with a minimum of $2.00 Lottery Licences - Break open tickets (Nevada) Fee Per Licence 3% of the prize with a minimum of $2.00 Page 7 of 19 SCHEDULE "D" FINANCE Effective - March 25, 2026 Fee 2026 User Fee Name and Description Type Basis Fee A/R - Interest on Accounts Receivable Fee Per Month 1.50% A/R - Reminder Notice Fee Per Notice $13.00 A/R - Statement of Account Fee Per Statement $30.00 A/R - Accounts Receivable Rebilling Fee - To recover the cost of processing for payment, and billing of recoverable invoices from the Town's lawyers, consultants, and other vendors. Fee Per Invoice $30.00 Tax Bill Reprint Fee Per Bill $25.00 Tax Certificate (3-5 Business Days) Fee Per Certificate $80.00 Tax Certificate (Expedited) Fee Per Certificate $100.00 Tax Change of Ownership Fee Per Change $40.00 Cheque Retrieval Fee (including Post- Dated) Fee Per Cheque $20.00 Photocopy of Processed Cheque Fee Per Cheque $10.00 Municipal Drain Agreements Administration Fee - Plus Associated Legal and Consultant Fees Fee Per Agreement $250.00 Tile Drainage Application Fee Fee Per Application $300.00 Tile Drainage Inspection Fee Fee Per Inspection $300.00 Tile Drainage Loan Payout Administration Fee Fee Per Loan $500.00 Tax Arrears Penalties & Interest Fee Refer to current Tax Rates By-law Local Improvement Administration Fee Fee Per Addition $25.00 Local Improvement Details Fee Per Request $25.00 Financial Institution - Fee for Detailed Statement Fee Per Statement $45.00 Financial Institution - Fee for Status of Account Fee Per Request $20.00 Financial Institution - Mortgage Addition Fee Per Addition $22.00 Financial Institution - Mortgage Company Administration Fee Fee Per Roll, Each: Interim and Final Tax Bills $11.00 Page 8 of 19 SCHEDULE "D" CONTINUED FINANCE Effective - March 25, 2026 Fee 2026 User Fee Name and Description Type Basis Fee New Property Tax Account/Roll Set Up Fee Fee Per Tax Account $50.00 Tax Arrears - Final Notice Fee - Before Tax Sale Registration Fee Per Notice $50.00 Tax Arrears - Payment Plan Agreement - Before Tax Sale Registration Fee Per Agreement $50.00 Tax Arrears - Renegotiating Payment Plan Agreement - Before Tax Sale Registration Fee Per Agreement $250.00 Returned Payment Fee (includes NSF Cheques and Pre-Authorized Payments) Fee Per Transaction $45.00 Pre-Authorized Payment (PAP) Plan Reinstatement Fee - To Re-Enroll - Applies if a property tax account is reinstated within one year of being removed or cancelled, either by request or due to missed payments. Fee Per Re- Enrollment $30.00 Tax Payment Re-Distribution/Re- Allocation Fee Fee Per Transaction, Per Tax Account $30.00 Tax Receipt Fee Per Year $25.00 Refund Fee due to Tax Overpayment (property owner request) - Applies to refunds of overpayments and pre- authorized payments not cancelled on time. Fee Per Transaction, Per Tax Account $40.00 Confirmation Letter of Taxes Paid Fee Per Tax Account $40.00 Tax Statement (Statement of Account) Fee Per Year $25.00 Administration Fee for Other Charges Added to Tax Roll Fee Per Item $50.00 Wind Turbine Administration Fee [Property Owner] - Fee for wind turbine property owner administration per property tax account. Fee Per Roll, Each: Interim and Final Tax Bills $100.00 Wind Turbine Administration Fee [Turbine Owner/Developer] - Fee for wind turbine development company administration per property tax account. Fee Per Roll, Each: Interim and Final Tax Bills $100.00 Wire Payment Fee Fee Per Wire $20.00 Page 9 of 19 SCHEDULE "D" CONTINUED FINANCE Effective - March 25, 2026 Fee 2026 User Fee Name and Description Type Basis Fee Municipal Tax Sale Proceedings - Recovery of Fees and Disbursements as Charged by Solicitors and Consultants Plus Admin Fees as Outlined per Step. Fee Per Proceeding Actual Municipal Tax Sale Proceedings - Step 1.0 - Notice of Intent Admin Fee Fee Per Notice $80.00 Municipal Tax Sale Proceedings - Step 2.0 - Registration of Tax Arrears Certificate & Statutory Declaration Admin Fee Fee Per Registration $260.00 Municipal Tax Sale Proceedings - Step 2.1 - Extension Agreement Admin Fee Fee Per Agreement $530.00 Municipal Tax Sale Proceedings - Step 2.2 - Cancellation of Tax Arrears Certificate Admin Fee Fee Per Cancellation $80.00 Municipal Tax Sale Proceedings - Step 3.0 - Final Notice Admin Fee Fee Per Notice $80.00 Municipal Tax Sale Proceedings - Step 4.0 - Sale by Public Tender Admin Fee Fee Per Sale $530.00 Municipal Tax Sale Proceedings - Step 4.1 - Tender Package Admin Fee Fee Per Package $50.00 Municipal Tax Sale Proceedings - Step 5.0 - Payment Into Court Admin Fee Fee Per Payment $260.00 Page 10 of 19 SCHEDULE "E" PLANNING Effective - March 25, 2026 Fee 2026 User Fee Name and Description Type Basis Fee Pre-consultation FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Consultation No Charge Consent Application FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Application $2,500.00 Easement FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Easement $2,000.00 Any other Consent Application FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Application $2,000.00 Encroachment Agreement/Approval FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Agreement $2,000.00 Change Of Conditions To A Consent Decision FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Change $1,000.00 Validation Of Title FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Validation $800.00 Parkland Dedication Fee FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Dedication See By-law 2013-13 Minor Variance FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Variance $1,000.00 Removal of Holding By-law Temporary Use By-law Bonusing By-law FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per By-Law $2,000.00 Zoning By-law Amendment FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Amendment $2,500.00 Zoning By-law Amendment DEPOSIT - REFUNDABLE Per Amendment Estimated by Staff Official Plan Amendment FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Amendment $5,000.00 Official Plan Amendment DEPOSIT - REFUNDABLE Per Amendment Estimated by Staff Draft Plan of Subdivision/Condominium FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Plan $20,000.00 Draft Plan of Subdivision/Condominium DEPOSIT - REFUNDABLE Per Plan Estimated by Staff Draft Plan of Subdivision/Condominium request for extension FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Plan $2,000.00 Final Approval of Plan of Subdivision/Condo FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Plan $5,000.00 Final Approval of Plan of Subdivision/Condo DEPOSIT - REFUNDABLE Per Plan Estimated by Staff Administration charge per subdivision lot FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Lot $350.00 Page 11 of 19 SCHEDULE "E" CONTINUED PLANNING Effective - March 25, 2026 Fee 2026 User Fee Name and Description Type Basis Fee Part Lot Control FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Application $3,000.00 Part Lot Control DEPOSIT - REFUNDABLE Per Application Estimated by Staff Engineering Grading Fee (unless included in a separate agreement) FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Agreement $500.00 Engineering Grading Fee (unless included in a separate agreement) DEPOSIT - REFUNDABLE Per Agreement $2,000.00 Deposit for Engineering Review Site Plan Approval or amendments FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Plan $5,000.00 Site Plan Approval or amendments DEPOSIT - REFUNDABLE Per Plan Estimated by Staff Development Agreement and any other agreement FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Agreement $2,000.00 Development Agreement and any other agreement DEPOSIT - REFUNDABLE Per Agreement Estimated by Staff Application for Capacity Allocation FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Application $200.00 Risk Management Plan Application/Source Protection Plan Agreement FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Agreement $250.00 Risk Management Plan Application/Source Protection Plan Agreement DEPOSIT - REFUNDABLE Per Agreement Deposit estimated by RMO/RMI Fill Application FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Application See Fill By- law Fill Application DEPOSIT - REFUNDABLE Per Application See Fill By- law Paper Copy of Planning Documents FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Document Official Plan $75.00 Zoning By- law $40.00 Municipal Approval FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Approval $125.00 Full fee required to amend municipal approval. Municipal Approval after construction has commenced FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Approval $250.00 Page 12 of 19 SCHEDULE "E" CONTINUED PLANNING Effective - March 25, 2026 Fee 2026 User Fee Name and Description Type Basis Fee Property Information Report, Zoning/Subdivision Compliance Letter FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Report $100.00 Fence Exemption Application FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Application $200.00 as per By-law 2020-31 Posting Planning Sign OR Replacement Planning Sign FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Sign $75.00 Any other application or approval not provided above FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Instance Staff or consultant rates plus disbursements and 3rd party fees Any other application or approval not provided above DEPOSIT - REFUNDABLE Per Instance Estimated by Staff 1. The fees above are required by the Town of Grand Valley for the purposes of the administrative processing of applications, including the use of office equipment, supplies, postage and advertising. The fees are required for a complete application and are non- refundable. 2. The deposits are not intended to be sufficient to cover the costs of third-party fees, including consultation with a Solicitor, Profession Engineer, Planning Consultant or Surveyor or other consultants, or recirculation that may be deemed necessary in processing of an application. Third-party fees may include legal costs and the costs of supporting an application, or a decision of Council to approve any such application at a hearing of the Ontario Municipal Board or any other similar tribunal, and all such other expenditures incurred by the Town, which shall be borne by the applicant and shall be levied against the required deposit. 3. Disbursements are recovered at cost from the deposit and may include but are not limited to postage, laminating, registration of documents. 4. Any required amount not paid to the Town over and above that which is recoverable from the deposit may be levied in the same manner as unpaid taxes and recovered by the Town under the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001. 5. The unused balance of any deposit shall be refunded to the applicant following the completion of the work or the withdrawal of the application upon confirmation from the Treasurer that all invoices and other claims in respect of the application have been received and paid. Page 13 of 19 SCHEDULE "F" PUBLIC WORKS Effective - March 25, 2026 Fee 2026 User Fee Name and Description Type Basis Fee To open or close water service, after being connected initially (during work hours) FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Event $100.00 To open or close water service, after being connected initially (after hours) FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Event $400.00 To certify water accounts FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Event $20.00 To supply water to builders on a temporary permit basis FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Event $150.00 To supply water on 'per occasion' basis from truck-filling station FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Event $50.00 for opening and closing the valve plus the charges specified in schedule 'K' To provide a water connection permit FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Permit $50.00 To inspect a water connection FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Event $100.00 Entrance Permit FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Permit $200.00 Entrance Permit DEPOSIT - REFUNDABLE Per Permit $1,500.00 Road Occupancy Permit FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Permit $200.00 Road Occupancy Permit DEPOSIT - REFUNDABLE Per Permit $1,500.00 Road Occupancy Permit - Community Special Events FEE - NON- REFUNDABLE Per Permit Free (per Town policy) Page 14 of 19 SCHEDULE "G" RECREATION Effective - March 25, 2026 Fee 2026 User Fee Name and Description Type Basis Fee TOWN OF GRAND VALLEY BALL DIAMONDS * NOTE: Non-resident or Commercial Business surcharge of 25% applies to all facility and park rental fees. Local Minor Ball Tournament - Daily per Diamond Fee Per Day, Per Diamond $150.00 Local Minor Ball Tournament - Weekday Evenings Fee Per Evening $100.00 Adult Game no lights - Up to 2 hours Fee Per Game $35.00 Adult Tournament - Daily per Diamond Fee Per Day, Per Diamond $225.00 Adult Tournament - Weekday Evenings Fee Per Evening $125.00 Lights - Per Evening Fee Per Evening $15.00 Local Minor Ball - Per Player Fee Per Player $22.00 Page 15 of 19 SCHEDULE "H" ST. ALBAN'S ANGLICAN CEMETERY Rates filed in accordance with the Cemeteries Act Effective - March 25, 2026 Sale of Interment Rights and Care and Maintenance: At this time St. Alban's Anglican Cemetery is no longer selling new interment rights Interment Charges (Charges to open and close a grave) a) Adult $700.00 b) Child (up to 5 ft opening) $300.00 c) Infant (up to 3 ft opening) $200.00 d) Cremated Remains $250.00 e) Cremated Remains on top of grave already used $300.00 Foundation Installation $18.00 per cubic foot to a depth of 4 feet. Minimum charge of $425.00. Extra Charges a) Lowering Device and Grass Rental b) Funeral Saturday between 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $113.00 50% extra charge Disinterment Disinterment shall be three times the above interment charges. Transfer Fee $75.00 Page 16 of 19 SCHEDULE "I" STREETLIGHT PROGRAM Effective - June 9, 2026 (Amended by By-Law 2026-37) The following is the tariff of fees pertaining to the streetlight programs within the Town of Grand Valley's built areas. Built Area Name Annual Fee Grand Valley $27.50 + $7.50 reserve contribution = $35.00 Monticello and Colbeck $37.00 + $7.50 reserve contribution = $44.50 Mount Haven Subdivision $12.50 + $7.50 reserve contribution = $20.00 Page 17 of 19 SCHEDULE "J" RENEWABLE ENERGY Effective - March 25, 2026 Item Request Admin. Fee Deposit for Professional Fees 1 Issuance of permit for location of works in Town right of way, including inspection of works and inspection of post-construction remediation. $750.00 $10,000.00 2 Preparation of right of way permit agreement. $750.00 $20,000.00 3 Municipal consultation for renewable energy project. $5,000.00 $20,000.00 Page 18 of 19 SCHEDULE "K" UTILITIES - WATER Effective July 1, 2020, and subsequent July 1 afterwards Description 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Monthly Base Charge ($/customer) $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 Block 1 $/m3 (up to 15m3/month $0.86 $0.88 $0.90 $0.93 $0.95 Block 2 $/m3 (over 15m3/month) $1.09 $1.12 $1.15 $1.17 $1.20 For multiple unit dwellings served by one water service: each unit within the dwelling will be charged a flat rate of $20.00/month. Any accumulated charges per cubic meter for each unit will be charged directly to the landlord at the rates outlined above. Should the rate not be paid when due, a late payment charge will be added, at a 1.50% interest rate per month or fraction thereof shall be added until paid. If not paid within six months, then it may be added to the collector's roll and collected as taxes, or the water service may be discontinued pursuant to Section 28 of the Public Utilities Act. Page 19 of 19 SCHEDULE "L" UTILITIES - WASTE-WATER (SEWER) Effective 2020 and subsequent years thereafter Annual Sewage Service Rates Description 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Annual Sewage Service Rate $714 $751 $791 $833 $876 The Annual Sewage Service Rate is established as the Base Unit for each domestic service and some multiples of the rate for each flat rate commercial service, as set out below. Sewage service customers are classified and charged for their annual service according to the following: Type of Consumer # Base Units Single Family Dwelling Apartment Units Motels & Hotels (2 rooms = 1 domestic unit) Stores, Mills and Small Offices Post Office Gas Bar & Public Garages (No Car Wash) Churches with Kitchens 1 Base Unit Each Churches without Kitchens ½ Base Unit Each Restaurants, not listed 2 Base Units Each Barber & Beauty Shops 2 Base Units Each Car Wash (1 Bay = 2 Base Units) 2 Base Units Each Medical Centre & Large Office Buildings 3 Base Units Each Laundromat (up to 5 washers) 4 Base Units Each Licensed Lounges & Facilities 4 Base Units Each Nursing/Retirement/Rest Homes 5 Base Units Each Schools 6 Base Units Each