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The Corporation of the
Township of Guelph/Eramosa
By-law Number 04/2024
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A By-law to establish fees and charges for the Building Department
of the Township of Guelph/Eramosa and
to repeal By-law 13/2018.
WHEREAS Section 391 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. Chapter 25, as amended, authorizes
a municipality to impose fees or charges on persons; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 7, Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c25, as amended, a Council
of a municipality may pass a by-law to prescribe a tariff of fees for the processing of
applications for permits or the issuance of permits;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Guelph/Eramosa
hereby enacts as follows:
1.
THAT this By-law shall be known as the "Building Department Fees and
Charges By-law."
2.
THAT the attached Schedule may be amended from time to time as deemed
expedient by Council.
3.
THAT should any part of this By-law, including any part of the schedules
attached hereto be determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid
or of no force and effect, it is the stated intention of Council that such invalid part
of the By-law shall be severable and that the remainder of this By-law, including
the remainder of the schedules attached hereto, as applicable, shall continue to
operate and to be in force and effect.
4.
THAT By-law 13/2018 is hereby repealed.
5.
THAT the fees and charges as set forth in the Schedules attached hereto shall
come into force and take effect on the date of passing of this By-law.
PASSED
this 15th day of January, 2024.
Chris White, Mayor
Amanda Knight, Clerk
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Schedule "A"
By-Law Number 04/2024
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Unless otherwise noted, all definitions of building classifications shall be as defined in the
Ontario Building Code for Major Occupancies
Permit Fee Category
Fee $ / ft² or Flat Rate
Minimum
Fee
Group A - Assembly
New and Additions
$2.89 / ft²
$149
Renovations
$0.63 / ft²
$149
School Portables
$300.00
Group B - Institution
New and Additions
$3.12 / ft²
$149
Renovations
$0.63 / ft²
$149
Group C - Residential
New - Single Family Dwelling
$1.53 / ft²
$149
New - Multi-Unit Buildings / Accessory Apts
$1.69 / ft²
$149
New - Single Family Dwellings:
Grading Deposit for lots 2 Acres or less
(see Addendum #8)
$5,000 deposit
N/A
Additions
$1.53 / ft²
$149
Renovations / Finished Basements
$0.65 / ft²
$149
Decks
$224.00
Sheds and Garages
$0.71 / ft²
$149
Septic Systems
New
$829.00
Tank Replacement
$274.00
Group D - Office
New/Additions - Finished
$2.21 / ft²
$149
New/Additions - Shell
$1.80 / ft²
$149
Renovations
$0.64 / ft²
$149
Storefront Replacement
$274.00
Group E - Mercantile
New/Additions - Finished
$2.00 / ft²
$149
New/Additions - Shell
$1.71 / ft²
$149
Renovations
$0.64 / ft²
$149
Storefront Replacement
$274.00
Group F - Industrial
New and Additions
$1.20 / ft²
$149
Renovations
$0.64 / ft²
$149
Farm Buildings
Livestock Barns
$0.70 / ft²
$130
Manure Storage
$352.00
Silo / Grain Bin
$352.00
Other Accessory Buildings
$0.53 / ft²
$130
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Schedule "A"
By-Law Number 04/2024
BUILDING PERMIT FEES (continued)
Permit Fee Category
Fee $ / ft² or Flat Rate
Minimum
Fee
Other Permit Fees
Demolition Permit
0.14 / ft²
$149
Fire Alarm/Sprinkler System
$0.07 / Linear ft
$149
Fire Tank Reservoir
$641.00
Foundation Only
$0.23 / ft²
$149
L.L.B.O. Inspection Letter
$106.00
Plumbing
$0.84 / Linear ft
$149
Plumbing Fixtures
$17.34 / Fixture
$149
Pool & Fencing
$305.00
Retaining Walls
$3.45 / Linear ft
$149
Signs
$173.00
Solar Panels
$347.00
Tents
$418.00
Underpinning of Existing Foundations
$3.45 / Linear ft
$149
Wood Burning Stove
$155.00
Miscellaneous
Alternative Solution - Part 3 & 9: Non-Res
$509.00
Alternative Solution - Part 9: Residential
$808.00
Change of Use
$161.00
File Search Fee
$113.00
Illegal Building
100% of Building Permit Fee
Not Ready for Inspection
$149.00
Revision of Building Permit
$257.00
Septic Compliance Letter
$113.00
Conditional Building Permit
20% of Building Permit Fee
[Amended by Section 1 and 2 of By-law 49-2025 on December 8, 2025]
ADDENDUM
1. Revisions to approved plans for Part 3 and Residential Part 9 buildings will be charged
at $0.02 / ft² or a minimum of $100.00, whichever amount is greater
2. A minimum inspection fee of $100.00 shall be charged for inspections not related to an
active building permit
3. In addition to the set fee(s), the applicant shall be responsible for all costs associated
with any required professional consultants per review of the application where deemed
necessary by the Chief Building Official
4. A $100.00 charge will apply for inspections on outstanding permits where final
inspections have not been scheduled within 60 days following notification from the
Building Department
5. Garden Suites will be charged at the same rate as a New Single Family Dwelling
6. The fee for a septic permit is separate from that of the building permit fee
7. Septic fees and minimum fee are subject to adjustment by the rate of inflation on an
annual basis
8. Grading deposit is to be collected for the construction of a new single family dwellings
on properties that have a lot size of 2 Acres or less. Grading plan is required to be
prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor or Professional Engineer, as per Build By-law
46/2005, as amended.
9. Any costs associated with peer reviewing the submitted grading plan, will be subtracted
from the submitted grading deposit before being returned to the applicant, as per
Building By-law 46/2005, as amended.
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10. Any costs associated with peer review of a proposed alternative solution will be
covered by the applicant.
11. All costs associated with peer review for grading and site servicing for residential
developments of 10 units or less are to be covered by the applicant.
12. Building Department fees may be indexed annually based on cost-of-living adjustment.
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Schedule "B"
By-Law Number 04/2024
INTERPRETATION
The following explanatory notes are to be observed in the calculation of permit fees:
1)
Floor area of the proposed work is to be measured to the outer face of exterior
walls (excluding residential attached garages) and to the centre line of party walls,
firewalls, or demising walls
2)
In the case of interior alterations or renovations, area of proposed work is the
actual space receiving the work (e.g. tenant suite)
3)
Mechanical penthouses and floor, mezzanines, loft, habitable attics and interior
balconies are to be included in all floor area calculations
4)
Except for interconnected floor spaces, no deductions are to be made for
openings within floor area (e.g. stairs, elevators, service shafts)
5)
Finished basements and garages for single family dwellings (including semis,
duplexes, and townhouses etc) are to be charges at the interior finishing fee in
Schedule A
6)
Where interior alterations and renovations require relocation of sprinkler heads or
fire alarm components, no additional fee is applicable
7)
Ceilings are included in both new and finished (partitioned) buildings. The permit
fees for ceiling apply only when alterations occur in existing building. Minor
alterations to existing ceiling to accommodate lighting of HVAC improvements are
not chargeable feed
8)
Where demolitions of partitions or alterations to existing ceiling are part of an
alteration or renovation permit, no additional fee is applicable
9)
Corridors, lobbies, washrooms, lounges, etc are to be included and classified
according to the major occupancy classification for the floor area on which it is
located
10) The classes of building permits and occupancy categories in the schedule
correspond with the definitions of major occupancy classifications in the Ontario
Building Code. For mixed occupancies, the permit fees for each of the applicable
occupancy categories may be used
11) For rack storage use, apply the square forage fee that was used for the building
12) A temporary building is considered to be a building that will be erected for not
more than one year
13) Fireplaces and uncovered decks are not included in the permit fee for single
detached residences when submitted plans for the residence include these details
14) Fire reservoir fees are not included in the permit fee when submitted with plans
for O.B.C. Part 3 Buildings
15) The Chief Building Official shall determine fees for classifications of permits not
described or included in the schedule
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Schedule "C"
By-Law Number 04/2024
REFUNDS
1. In case of abandonment of all or a portion of the work, or of the non-commencement
of any building, the Chief Building Official may revoke a permit in accordance with the
Act and may determine the amount of refund of permit fees, if any, that may be returned
to the permit holder in accordance with the following:
a) No refund shall be made unless a written application therefore is made by the
owner or his agent and unless the permit is returned for cancellation
b) The fees that may be refunded shall be a percentage of the fees payable under
this By-Law, as follows:
i. 80 % refund if administrative functions only
ii. 70 % refund administrative + zoning
iii. 50 % refund administrative + zoning + plans review
iv. 35 % refund permit issued and no field inspections
v. 0% refund permit issued and at least one field inspection
c) Notwithstanding the above, no refund shall be made where the Chief Building
Official has revoked a permit under subsection 8 (10) of the Act.
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AMENDMENT HISTORY
By-law establish fees and charges for the Building Department of the Township of
Guelph/Eramosa and to repeal By-law 13/2018
DATE
(YYYY/MM/DD)
BY-LAW
AUTHORITY
CONSOLIDATED
2024 / 12 / 09
55-2024
Item 12.2, Regular Council
Meeting
✔
2025 / 12 / 08
49-2025
Item 12.6, Regular Council
Meeting
✔