Lake of Bays, Ontario
· No. 2025-161
· adopted 2025-12-09
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LAKE OF BAYS
BY-LAW NO. 2025-161
BEING A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH FEES AND CHARGES ON PERSONS FOR
PAYMENT OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES, ACTIVITIES
AND
USE
OF
MUNICIPAL
PROPERTY AND TO REPEAL BY-LAW 2024-197, BY-LAW 2025-028, BY-LAW 2025-
051, and BY-LAW 2025-119.
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 391(1) of the Municipal Act, c. 25, S.O. 2001, as amended,
a municipality is authorized to impose fees or charges on persons for services or activities
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 pursuant to Section 391(3) of the Municipal Act, c. 25, S.O. 2001, as
amended, a municipality is authorized to impose fees or charges on persons for costs
incurred by the municipality related to administration, enforcement and the establishment,
acquisition and replacement of capital assets;
AND WHEREAS Section 69(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 provides that the Council
of a municipality, by By-law, may establish a tariff of fees for the processing of applications
made in respect of planning matters, which tariff shall be designed to meet only the
anticipated cost to the municipality or to a committee of adjustment or land division
committee constituted by the council of the municipality in respect of the processing of each
type of application provided for in the tariff;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 7(1)(c) of the Building Code Act, c. 23, S.O. 1992, as
amended, a municipality is authorized to require the payment of fees on applications for
and on the issuance of permits, requiring the payments of fees for maintenance inspections,
and prescribing the amounts of the fees;
AND WHEREAS Section 33 of the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, S.O.
2002, c.33, as amended, provides that every operator under the Act shall maintain a price
list of the licensed supplies and services that are provided by the operator in accordance
with the regulations;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 45 (1) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act, c. M.56, R.S.O., 1990, as amended, a municipality is authorized
to imposed fees for the costs incurred in fulfilling a request for access to a record as
prescribed by the regulations;
AND WHEREAS unpaid fees or charges imposed pursuant to this By-law are subject to an
interest rate of one and one-quarter per cent (1.5 %) per month;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to Sections 398 of the Municipal Act, c. 25, S.O. 2001, as
amended, the fees or charges imposed pursuant to this By-law constitute a debt owed to
the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays for which the Treasurer may add the
outstanding fees or charges, including interest on the unpaid balance, to the tax roll for the
property owned by the persons responsible for paying the fees and charges, and the
amount shall be collected in the same manner as municipal taxes;
NOW THEREFORE, be it enacted that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of
Lake of Bays hereby enacts as follows;
1.
That the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays adopts the attached
schedules, being schedules of departmental user fees, hereto and forming a part
hereof:
Schedule A - Administration Department
Schedule B - By-law Department
Schedule C - Roads Department
Schedule D - Building Department
Schedule E - Fire Department
Schedule F - Recreation Department
Schedule G - Planning Department
Schedule H - Cemetery
2.
If any provision or part of a provision of this by-law is declared by any court or tribunal
of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or inoperative, in whole or in part, or inoperative
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in particular circumstances, the balance of the by-law, or its application in other
circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue to be in full force and effect.
3.
In the event of any conflict between any provisions of this by-law and any other by-
law heretofore passed, the provisions of this by-law shall prevail with the exception of
By-law 2025--061 which stands on its own (amended by Clerk, December 22, 2025)
4.
That By-law 2024-197 and all other applicable by-laws are hereby
repealed.
5.
This by-law shall come into force and effect January 1st, 2026.
READ and PASSED this 9th day of December, 2025.
_______________________ ______________________
Mayor - Terry Glover
Clerk - Carrie Sykes
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SCHEDULE "A" - ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
GENERAL
FEE
Commissioning
(non-municipal documents)
$10.00
Certification of Documents
If Township has to prepare document
$15.00 (per visit)
$25.00
Photocopies
Per page (maximum 10 pages)
$0.50
Per page additional
$0.25
Administrative Time
Subject to but not limited to the following:
-
Research of Corporate Records
-
Request for staff comment
-
Photocopying
-
Public requiring assessment, tax, general
information (beyond 1997)
$100.00 per hour
Request for Letters
Subject to but not limited to:
-
LCBO 'no objection' Letters
-
Travel Letters
$25.00
Civil Marriages
$350.00 + mileage
Freedom of Information Requests
(as per MFIPPA - Municipal Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act.)
- Application Fee
- Photocopies/Computer Printouts
- Searching a Record
- Preparing a Record for Disclosure
$5.00
$0.20/page
$7.50/15 minutes
$7.50/15 minutes
Rental of Council Chambers
(excludes associations with municipal
affiliation)
$30.00 per hour
(minimum charge)
Facsimile Fees
1 to 5 pages
$5.00
Each additional page
$2.00
NSF Cheques
$50.00
Tax Certificates
$50.00
Statement of Account
Summary
$5.00
Detailed
$10.00
Arrears Notice - per roll number
$5.00
Tax Sale
At cost
Receipt for Taxation - Revenue Canada
$10.00
Invoice/ Bill Reprint
$10.00
Receipt Reprint
$5.00
Service Charge - Interest
1.25%
Credit Card Processing Fee
3%
APPLICATIONS
FEE
Original Shore / Road Allowance (OSRA/ORA) Closing
Application fee
(Applicant is responsible for all legal and survey
costs)
$900.00
If other administrative action is required
exceeding the initial fee, an additional
fee will be applied
$100.00 per hour
Land Acquisition Fees - OSRA
Category 3 Lakes (small)
Category 2 Lakes (medium)
Category 1 Lakes (large)
*as per Development Permit By-law 04-180 Appendix 1
- Lake Categories
$0.75 per sq.ft.
$1.15 per sq.ft.
$1.50 per sq.ft.
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APPLICATIONS
FEE
Land Acquisition Fees - ORA
Road Allowances and all roads
$1.00 per sq.ft.
Land Acquisition Fees Option
*In conjunction with Section 2.03(f) of the SRA &
RA Policy - A property owner having an excess of
1,000 feet of shoreline frontage may purchase
33,000 square feet (500 feet in length x 66 feet in
width) at the current land acquisition fee and the
remaining balance of that property's OSRA at a
reduced rate of 50%
-
First 33,000 sq.ft. will be purchased at
the current land acquisition fee
- Balance will be purchased at 50% of
current land acquisition fee
Licence of Occupation
Application
(Applicant is responsible for all legal and survey
costs)
$700.00
Annual Renewal Fee
**maximum of 50% applied to the purchase price of
shore/road allowance
$500.00
If other administrative action is required
exceeding the initial fee, an additional
fee will be applied
$100.00 per hour
Site Visit, if required
$100.00
Sale and Other Disposition of Land
Application Fee
(Applicant is responsible for all legal, survey and
appraisal costs)
$900.00
If other administrative action is required
exceeding the initial fee, an additional fee
will be applied
$100.00/hour
Special Event (Municipal Land /Facility)
Application fee
$50.00
Vendors License
- Food & Merchandise
- Registered Charities
- $10.00 per vendor (up to a max of $500)
- No charge
Advertising
- Temporary Road Closure
- Noise Exemption
$100.00
$100.00
Community Event Designation Application
Application Fee - 1,000 Attendees or less
$200.00
Application Fee - 1,001 Attendees or
more
$350.00
- Designated by Council as an Annual Event hosted by Community Group or Organization
that enhances tourism, civic pride & provides economic benefit to the community
- Includes:
o Application fee;
o Advertising;
o Vendors license(s);
o Temporary signage fees;
o One-day community centre rental (for event fundraising activity without alcohol);
and
o Liability insurance for the event
- Does not include:
o Liability insurance for vendors, rides and events with alcohol; and
o One-day community centre rental for events with alcohol.
- The following are current approved Community Event Designations as per Resolution
#8(a)/01/20/15:
o Baysville Arts & Crafts Festival
o Baysville Santa Claus Parade (as per Resolution TC/40/2022)
o Baysville Walkabout
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APPLICATIONS
FEE
o Concerts on the Dock
o Dwight Farmers Market
o Dwight Winter Carnival
o HOLD Canada Day Celebration
o Lake of Bays Antique Boat & Classic Car Show
o Lake of Bays Fire Department Fireworks
and as per Resolution #7(b)/01/19/16:
o Baysville Family Day Winterfest
Lottery Licence
Bingo
3% to a max. of $25.00
Raffle
3% to a max. of $25.00
Break-open Tickets
3% to a max. of $25.00
Media Bingo
3% to a max. of $25.00
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SCHEDULE "B" - BY-LAW DEPARTMENT
ADMINISTRATION
FEE
Inspections
Non-compliance Re-inspection Fee for By-
law Services
$100.00
Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law 2024-006
Late fee
$25.00
NSF fee
$50.00
MTO Access fee
$15.00
Request for an appeal to a Hearing Officer
$100.00
Refundable if penalty notice is rescinded
Non-Appearance fee
Request for Screening
$100.00
Non-Appearance fee
Appeal to Hearing
$250.00
Short-Term Rentals - By-law 2024-065
Administrative fee
$100.00
Non-Appearance fee
Appealing an Order
$300.00
LICENSING
FEE
Auctioneer
- $150.00
- Free for Registered Charities
Refreshment Vehicle
- $150.00 less than 30 days
- $300.00 Temporary (31-60 days)
- $600.00 Annual
- $150.00 (Students) June to September
Hawkers and Peddlers
- $150.00 less than 30 days
- $300.00 Temporary (31-60 days)
- $600.00 Annual
Transient Traders
- $150.00 less than 30 days
- $300.00 Temporary (31-60 days)
- $450.00 Annual
Dogs
Lifetime (dog) license/tag
$20.00
30 days after receiving a notice for not
having a dog license
$50.00
Kennels
Boarding Kennel Application fee
$200.00
Pure-bred Breeding Kennel Application
fee
$200.00
Boarding Kennel Annual Renewal fee
$150.00
Pure-bred Breeding Kennel Annual
Renewal fee
$150.00
Short-Term Rentals (STR)
STR Application fee
$1000.00
STR Renewal fee
$900.00
Refund
75% after application submitted
50% after circulation
25% after site visit
0% after licence issued
Application fee
- Appealing an Order (refunded if
Order is rescinded)
$300.00
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MUNICIPAL USER AGREEMENTS ANNUAL
FEE
Number of Access Points
1 location for 1 week
$250.00
All locations for 1 year
$500.00
COMMERCIAL USE OF MUNICIPAL PROPERTY
FEE
Residents
Application Fee - (non-refundable)
$350.00
Per weekday - (5 am to 11 pm)
$100.00
Per weekend - (5 am Fri to 11 pm Sun)
$150.00
Per week - (5 am Mon to 11 pm Sun)
$275.00
Per month - (30 days as per notice)
$1,000.00
Per year - (June 1 to Oct. 15 of same year)
$3,500.00
Non-residents
Application Fee - (non-refundable)
$450.00
Per weekday - (5 am to 11 pm)
$150.00
Per weekend - (5 am Fri to 11 pm Sun)
$300.00
Per week - (5 am Mon to 11 pm Sun)
$600.00
Per month - (30 days as per notice)
$1,950.00
Per year - (June 1 to Oct. 15 of same year)
$7,000.00
APPLICATIONS
FEE
Boating Restrictions
$1,250.00
Road Renaming
Rename a Public Road
$2,250.00
Rename a Private Road
$700.00
Trailer Permit
Application Fee
No charge
Property Standards
Appeal Application Fee
$350.00
Noise Control
Exemption Application Fee
Includes:
- Advertising
- Circulation of application
$450.00
Exemption of Applications requiring approval of
Council (Defined under Noise Control By-law
2021-029)
$550.00
Signs
Application Fee
- Lake of Bays Businesses (including Dorset)
- Non-Lake of Bays Businesses
$250.00
$350.00
Application fee for signs erected without a permit
- Lake of Bays Businesses (including Dorset)
- Non-Lake of Bays Businesses
$500.00
$700.00
Special Occasion Sign including Inflatable
$200.00/7 days
Signs requiring approval of Council
(Signs that do not conform to the Sign by-law)
$350.00
(in addition to application fee)
Return of Mobile Signs
Cost of Towing per sign +25%
Return of Signs other than Mobile Signs
Cost of Towing +25%
Charitable Signs
$100.00
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SCHEDULE "C" - ROADS DEPARTMENT
GENERAL
FEE
Administrative Fee
-
If other administrative action is required exceeding the
initial fee or site visit.
$100.00 per hour
Entrance Permit
Application Fee (includes 2 site visits)
Performance Bond
$200.00
$500.00
Road Occupancy Permit
Application Fee (includes 2 site visits)
Performance Bond
$200.00
$350.00
Unassumed Road Improvement Agreement
Application Fees:
Simple Application
-
short distances - under 30 metres and minimal impact to
road allowance/typical crossing of a road allowance
Complex Application (one or more of the following)
-
Longer distances (over 30 metres, substantial tree removal,
blasting, or large excavations or large fills, environmental
issues/concerns (drainage, swamps, steep hills)
$350.00
$650.00
ROAD ALLOWANCE CLOSURE (containing a
Private Road/Driveway)
FEE
Application fee (Applicant is responsible for all legal and
survey costs)
$900.00
If other administrative action is required exceeding the
initial fee, an additional fee will be applied
$100.00 per hour
Land Acquisition Fees - Road Allowance containing a
Private Road/Driveway
$0.28 per sq.ft.
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SCHEDULE "D" - BUILDING DEPARTMENT
PERMITS
FEE
Construction (new, addition, renovations, plumbing, heating, etc.)
Minimum Charge Building Permit
$200.00
The greater of $12.00/$1,000.00 of estimated construction value
or per sq. ft.
per sq. ft.
Group C
Occupancies
(single family
dwellings)
New or addition(s) less than 3000 sq ft
in gross area as defined in OBC.
$2.25
New or addition(s) larger than 3000 sq
ft. or log structure floor area as defined
in OBC.
$2.50
Internal renovations
$1.00
Decks
$1.00
Garages
$1.00
Muskoka Screen Room
$1.00
Bunkie
$1.50
Car port and storage buildings
$0.75
Replacement or repair of foundation
and roofs
$500.00 flat rate
Replacement of drainage tile around
existing foundation
$250.00 flat rate
First stage for a Tiny Home
constructed in factory
$1,000.00 flat rate
Second stage for a Tiny Home
constructed in factory installed in the
Township
$500.00 flat rate
Shoreline Structures
Floating or post dock
$1.00
Crib Dock
$1.00
Steel Dock
$1.25
Boat port
$1.00
Boathouse
$1.00
Group C Occupancies (other than single family dwellings)
$2.25
All other Occupancies, New or Addition
(i.e. commercial, industrial and institutional)
$1.75
Renovation for non-residential buildings
(i.e. commercial, industrial and institutional)
$1.00
Minimum Fee
$200.00
Flat Fee
An additional fee for each required inspection for water access
properties at the discretion of the Chief Building Official.
$35.00
Foundation Permit
$400.00 above the normal
fees
Inspection Fee for a re-inspection
$100.00 to $200.00
Special inspection: fee to inspect buildings or structures where a
request has been made for a final inspection or for an
Occupancy/Use where the permit has been inactive for one year
and/or the permit is three years or older.
$150.00
Demolition of building or structure
Part 3 Buildings
$300.00
Part 9 Buildings
$150.00
Outdoor swimming pools together with the required fencing
$150.00
Tents (over 645 square feet) and temporary structures such as
greenhouses or other temporary special event structures
$150.00
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PERMITS
FEE
Solar Panels on building
Part 9 of OBC
Part 3 of OBC
$250.00
$500.00
Change of Use Permits (Non-Refundable)
Part 9 of OBC
$150.00
Part 3 of OBC
$200.00
Transfer of Active Permit
$150.00
Completion permit
Double the above fees
Min. $400.00
Conditional permit
Double the above fees
Min. $270.00
Plus legal fees
Demolition Permit for a dwelling or cottage which will remain until
the replacement new structure is habitable.
Signed agreement, letter of
credit and a fee of $400.00
Remedy Unsafe permit
Double the above fees
Min. $400.00
Review fee for permits which are denied or submitted incomplete
50% of permit fee max of
$1,000.00
ADMINISTRATION
FEE
Refundable Deposit for Dwellings and/or Construction Value
between:
$50,000 to $149,999
$150,000 to $299,999
$300,000 to $499,999
Over $500,000
Permits over Three Years Old - Permit Maintenance Fee
Permits over Five Years Old - Permit Maintenance Fee
- As long as the Township receives a request for and grants a
final or occupancy within three years of issuing the permit the
deposit will be returned.
- If the building is used or occupied before the three years and a
final or occupancy has not been granted only 50% of the deposit
will be returned.
$1,000.00
$2,000.00
$2,500.00
$3,500.00
$200.00
(approved by Resolution
#5(d)(i)/11/15/16 on Nov. 15/16)
$500.00
(approved by Resolution
TC/40/2022 on Dec 13/22)
Application for alternative design
$1,000.00
Review revised plans or application
$50.00 per page or
$100.00 per page if
required after an
inspection
Liquor licence (2 inspections) and completion of form
$300.00
Building, septic and zoning information reports
(for non property owners)
$150.00
Faxed reply requested
$10.00
General inquiry letter
$150.00
Non compliance with the Building Code Act administration fee,
plus any funds spent by the municipality for its investigation
$500.00
Plus any funds spent by
the municipality for its
investigation
If other administrative action is required exceeding the initial fee,
an additional hourly fee will be applied (per hour).
$100.00
Abatement for septic systems (per hour)
$100.00
SEPTIC SYSTEM PERMITS
FEE
New or Replacement - Class 1 System (Privy) Div B Section 8.3
OBC (no permit required)
No Charge
New or Replacement - Class 2 System (Greywater System)
Code Section 8.4 (2 inspections)
$250.00
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SEPTIC SYSTEM PERMITS
FEE
New System - Class 4 System (3 inspections)
$450.00
Existing System Repairs - Class 4 System
Tank Replacement (min. tank size 3600 L) 800 Gal
(2 inspections)
$250.00
Bed Replacement (3 inspections)
$400.00
Extension of Bed (2 inspections)
$350.00
Lot Suitability
$200.00
New or Replacement - Class 5 System
Pre-Inspection per lot
$50.00
Water and sewage connections
$175.00
CIVIC ADDRESSING SIGNAGE
FEE (subject to HST)
New
$125.00
Replacement
$100.00
Post Only
$50.00
Note: all fees are at the discretion of the Chief Building Official
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SCHEDULE "E" - FIRE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL FEES
FEE
(per submission)
File Search, Letters, Fire Permit, Fire Reports & Court Time
File Searches and Reports at request of owner or owner agent
$120.00
Business Inspections at request of owner or owner agent & report
$120.00
Daycare, Liquor Licence, Mobile Food Truck Inspection & Report
$120.00
Fireworks Display Permit
$120.00
Investigation Fire Reports
$239.00
Fire Safety Plan
$120.00
RSMP up to 5000 gal
$477.00
RSMP over 5000 gal
$954.00
RESPONSE FEES
FEE
Vehicle incidents and fires on provincial roads under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of
Transportation Ontario (MTO)
For fee listed below additional costs may be incurred for the use of specialized personnel or
equipment (e.g. MNR Fire Suppression)
Incidents involving road vehicles, watercraft, rail vehicles, aircraft
& vehicles
per call, per truck, per half hour
*MINIMUM 1 HOUR CHARGE
*$286
False alarm due to accidental, malicious or preventable calls for
each and every call
per call, per truck, per half hour
*MINIMUM 1 HOUR CHARGE
*$286
Brush/grass fires, unattended fires or smoke complaints
per call, per truck, per half hour
*MINIMUM 1 HOUR CHARGE
*$286
Standby fee for movie companies, social events, fireworks, etc.
per call, per truck, per half hour
*MINIMUM 1 HOUR CHARGE
*$286
Fire Watch, sealing and protecting buildings from weather
conditions or further damage after fire or explosion
per call, per truck, per half hour
*MINIMUM 1 HOUR CHARGE
*$286
False alarms due to failure to properly maintain fire alarm system
or contractor/service repair person working on fire system will be
charged to property owner for each and every call
per call, per truck, per half hour
*MINIMUM 1 HOUR CHARGE
*$286
Failure to notify Fire Department of testing/maintenance/drills or a
fire alarm system will be charged to property owner for each and
every call
per call, per truck, per half hour
*MINIMUM 1 HOUR CHARGE
*$286
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RESPONSE FEES
FEE
Fire Response Fees - Indemnification Technology
per call, per truck, per half hour
*MINIMUM 1 HOUR CHARGE
*$286
Hydro Wire Responses exceeding sixty (60) minutes and will be
measured in thirty (30) min intervals
per call, per truck, per half hour
Administration vehicle will be charged ½ the MTO rate
*$286
Costs incurred while performing duties as per the FPPA (Fire
Protection and Prevention Act, 1997)
Fee varies depending on
the type of duties
performed.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
*Fees are based on the Ministry of Transportation's (MTO) current rate at the time of
passing of the by-law, however rates are subject to change upon MTO's future fees.
*An administration fee of 15% will be calculated on the recoverable costs before taxes
where the insurance company has required that the eligible recoverable costs be placed
on the tax roll. Should the insurer pay the coverage to the property owner, the property
owner is liable to remit these funds to the municipality or its representative.
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SCHEDULE "F" - RECREATION DEPARTMENT
LAKE OF BAYS COMMUNITY CENTRE - BAYSVILLE
FEE
Ice per Hour
Adult - Prime Time
$146.00
Minors - Prime Time
$130.00
Figure Skating - Prime Time
$92.00
Business (for profit) - Prime Time
$225.00
Day Time - (weekdays 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
$95.00
Non-Prime Time (after 11 p.m.) - not weekends
$95.00
Friday Nights
$97.25
Public Skating
Adult (13+)
$3.00
Children aged 13 and under
$2.00
Yearly Passes
Shinny/Public Skating
$55.00 per person
$160.00 per family
Floor (No Ice)
Residents - per day (maximum 16 hours)
$1,000.00
Non-profit - per day (maximum 16 hours)
$900.00
Minor - per day (maximum 16 hours)
$900.00
Business - per day (maximum 16 hours)
$1,500.00
Minors (under 19) - per hour
$55.00
Adult - per hour
$65.00
Business - per hour
$95.00
COMMUNITY CENTRE AUDITORIUM - DWIGHT
FEE
Daily (maximum of 16 hours)
$500.00
3-day (Friday noon-Sunday 5pm)
$1,100.00
Minors - per hour
$50.00
Adult - per hour
$60.00
Kitchen
Incl.
Dishes
Incl.
Kitchen only rental - first hour
$30.00
Kitchen only rental additional hour(s)
$15.00
LAKE OF BAYS COMMUNITY CENTRE (LOBCC)
AUDITORIUM - BAYSVILLE
FEE
Daily (maximum of 16 hours)
$500.00
3-day (Friday noon-Sunday 5pm)
$1,100.00
Minors - per hour
$50.00
Adult - per hour
$60.00
Kitchen
Incl.
Dishes
Incl.
Kitchen only rental - first hour
$30.00
Kitchen only rental additional hour(s)
$15.00
Labour
Internal - per hour
$100.00
External - per hour
$100.00
P.A. System and LOBCC Built-in Sound System
Per day
$55.00
Special Event Insurance
Ice Rental
$5.00 per hour
Auditorium
per activity
The Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays
Fees and Charges By-law # 2025-161
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*Day-time rates do not apply to holidays (Christmas Break), March Break or School
Board Professional Development days (P.A Days).
SCHEDULE "F" - RECREATION DEPARTMENT (cont'd)
IMPORTANT NOTE
- PLUS SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors, and Music Publishers of
Canada) RATES WHERE APPLICABLE
- Hourly rental of auditoriums only available when no alcohol is being served
- If Community Centre is vacated in an unacceptable condition, extra labour
charges will be applied.
Existing exemptions from the recreation user fees by-law:
Baysville Community Centre (Hall Rental Only)
Baysville Horticultural Flower Show
District Municipality of Muskoka - EarlyON programs
Baysville Library Children's Programs
Dwight Community Centre
Dwight Lions Club
Lions Children's Halloween Party
I.M.P.S. Home + School
District Municipality of Muskoka - EarlyON programs
Canada Day (without alcohol)
Dwight Library Children's Programs
Dwight Parks and Recreation Children's Programs
Dwight Winter Carnival (DWC), excluding any events involving alcohol
H.O.L.D. fundraising activities, excluding any event involving alcohol
Additional "new" non-fundraising children's programs will be considered by Council
as they arise.
The Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays
Fees and Charges By-law # 2025-161
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SCHEDULE "G" - PLANNING DEPARTMENT
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FEE
Official Plan Amendment
Township Official Plan Amendment - Major¹
$4,000.00
plus cost recovery
Township Official Plan Amendment - Minor²
$2,750.00
plus cost recovery
Community Planning Permit System By-law 2021-111
Class 1 - Staff Planning Permit
- Minor amendments, landscaping in shoreline, as a
condition of other planning applications
- All other situations
$400.00
$500.00
Class 1 - Staff Variation or Discretionary Use Permit
Referral of Class 1 to Council
$850.00
$500.00
Extension of Planning Permit provisional approval
$300.00
Class 2 - Council Variation Planning Permit
$1,100.00
By-law Amendment
$1,700.00
Plus cost recovery
Removal of Holding (H) Symbol
$700.00
Plus cost recovery
In conjunction with severance application
$900.00
Consent Application
Per severed lot, right-of-way, easement or lot addition
$1,500.00
plus cost recovery
For any subsequent right-of-way, easement or lot addition
$500.00
Change to Condition/Approval of Provisional Decision
$250.00
Consent Section 51(26) Agreement
$400.00
Amendment to Consent Agreement
$250.00
Registration of Agreement
$600.00 + Disbursements
Validation Certificate
$700.00
Cancellation Certificate
$600.00
Certificate for Retained Lot
$250.00
Consent Certificate (beyond initial certificate/per occurrence)
$250.00
Subdivision/Condominium
Agreement
$1,600.00
Review/Comment Request (fee to comment on a Subdivision or
Condominium application circulated from the District of Muskoka)
$1.600.00
Draft Approval Extension and/or Amendment Requests
$700.00
Registration of Agreement
$600.00 + Disbursements
Parking
Cash in lieu of Off-Street Parking Application
- Cash-in-lieu per space
$800.00
$500.00
Telecommunication Facility
Staff Approval
$750.00
Council Approval
$1,500.00
Renewable Energy Facility (OPA FIT or similar program)
15 kilowatts or less
$200.00
Greater than 15 kilowatts
$600.00
Other Application Related Fees
Requiring additional review by Council
$250.00
Requiring recirculation and additional review by Council
$350.00
Further consideration of an application upon deferral at
request of applicant
$300.00
If other administrative action is required exceeding the initial
fee, an additional fee will be applied
$100.00 per hour
Release from Title any permitted agreement
$600.00 + Disbursements
Registration of Agreement
$600.00 + Disbursements
The Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays
Fees and Charges By-law # 2025-161
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS
FEE
Planting Plan Security (to be refunded upon verification by
Township staff that the plantings have been completed in
accordance with approved plans)
1-30 Stems $2,500
31-100 Stems $5,000
101+ Stems $10,000
Re-inspection of Property - Compliance (per inspection)
$150.00
Ontario Land Tribunal hearing deposit
$2,000.00
Deeming By-law
$500.00
Part Lot Control By-law
$500.00
Section 50 (18) Approval Foreclosure on Power of Sale
$400.00
ADMINISTRATION
FEE
Peer Reviews
Full Recovery of
Township costs
Official Plan/Zoning/Building Compliance Letter
$200.00
Consent/Subdivision Agreement Compliance letter
$200.00
MNRF Work Permit/Land Use Permit Comments
$250.00
General Development Inquiry
(from anyone other than the registered property owner or their
authorized agent)
$150.00 per inquiry
Planting re-inspection fee
$150.00
Posting of the Notice of Public Meeting and/or Complete Application
Poster
$150.00
Pre-consultation Fee
(amount to be reduced from application fee should an application be
made within six (6) months of the pre-consultation meeting date)
$200.00
Reactivation fee for any application that has been dormant for more
than one year
50% of the required
application fee
Administrative Review Fee
- Additional staff comments post-pre-consultation
- Additional staff review due to substantial changes to an
application after pre-consultation and or application submission;
and
- Continuous correspondence/dialogue additional to the normal
application process
$100.00/per hour
ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING FEE
Where an approval under the Planning Act is sought for a development which exists or is under
construction, and is in contravention of the requirements of the Township, an additional
administrative/processing fee in the amount of 50% of the respective application fee, as defined
herein, shall be required at the time of submission of the application.
REFUNDS
If an application has been reviewed by staff and is withdrawn or returned, but has not yet been
circulated (where applicable), the applicant should be entitled to 50% of the application fee. If
an application is withdrawn after it has been circulated but prior to a public meeting being held,
the applicant should be entitled to 25% of the application fee. If Council or staff has made a
decision on a file, a refund will not be considered.
COPIES OF PLANNING DOCUMENTS
FEE
Township Official Plan
$100.00
Development Permit By-law (2004-180)
$100.00
Comprehensive Zoning By-law (2004-181)
$100.00
Colour Copy of Site Specific By-law Area
$10.00
¹ An application that is more significant in scale and scope than a minor amendment and which may
have greater impact or policy implications beyond the subject lands, as determined by the Director
of Planning. Major applications must meet one or more of the following conditions:
-
an application which requires major technical studies and extensive consultation
-
an application relating to more than one property
-
a site specific application if considered to represent large scale redevelopment or significant
change to the designation or permitted uses
The Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays
Fees and Charges By-law # 2025-161
Page 18 of 20
COPIES OF PLANNING DOCUMENTS
FEE
²An application for a minor, site specific and small scale amendment or exception to Official Plan
policies and designations, having limited impact or policy implications beyond the subject lands, as
determined by the Director of Planning.
The Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays
Fees and Charges By-law # 2025-161
Page 19 of 20
SCHEDULE "H" - CEMETERY
Sale of Plots
Single Plot
4' x 10'
Care & Maintenance
Total
Ratepayer
$450.00
$348.00
$798.00
Non-Ratepayer
$1,000.00
$696.00
$1,696.00
Cremation Plot
2' x 5'
Care & Maintenance
Total
Ratepayer
$250.00
$210.00
$460.00
Non-Ratepayer
$450.00
$388.00
$838.00
Double Plot
8' x 10'
Care & Maintenance
Total
Ratepayer
$900.00
$696.00
$1,596.00
Non-Ratepayer
$2,000.00
$1,392.00
$3,392.00
Columbarium Niche - Ratepayer
12" x 12"
Care & Maintenance
Total
Niche 1-6
$1,100.00
$351.00
$1,451.00
Niche 7-12
$1,100.00
$351.00
$1,451.00
Niche 13-18
$975.00
$335.70
$1,310.70
Niche 19-24
$850.00
$320.40
$1,170.40
Columbarium Niche - Non-
Ratepayer
12" x 12"
Care & Maintenance
Total
Niche 1-6
$2,100.00
$504.00
$2,604.00
Niche 7-12
$2,100.00
$504.00
$2,604.00
Niche 13-18
$2,100.00
$504.00
$2,604.00
Niche 19-24
$2,100.00
$504.00
$2,604.00
Supplies and Services
Supplies and Services
Total
Corner Markers - set of four (4) includes installation
$175.00
Installation of Corner Markers - without purchase
$80.00
Transfer of Interment Rights
$60.00
Engraving of Niche
Initial
Secondary
$600.00
$240.00
Monument or Marker Staking Order Fee
$50.00
Private Mausoleum - Single Crypt
$20,000.00
Private Mausoleum - Double Crypt
$30,000.00
Cremation Interments
Total
Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
$300.00/per internment
After hours, weekends, holidays
$350.00/per internment
Care and Maintenance for Monuments and Markers
The Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays
Fees and Charges By-law # 2025-161
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(As prescribed by the Funeral, Burial & Cremation Services Act, 2002 and Regulations)
Monument/Markers
Care &
Maintenance
Flat marker under 1,116.13 sq. cm (173 sq. in)
$0.00
Flat marker over 1,116.13 sq. cm (173 sq. in)
$100.00
Pillow marker over 1,116.13 sq. cm (173 sq. in)
$200.00
Upright monument up to 1.22 metres (4 ft.) in width and
1.22 metres (4 ft. in height, including base)
$200.00
Upright monument over 1.22 metres (4 ft.) in width and
1.22 metres (4 ft.) in height
$400.00