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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MATACHEWAN
BY-LAW NO. 2025-15
BEING A BY-LAW TO ENABLE THE MUNICIPALITY TO COLLECT USER
FEES FROM USERS OF ITS MUNICIPAL FACILITIES AND SERVICES.
WHEREAS,
the
Municipal
Act,
R.S.O.
2001,
C.25,
Section
391,
allows
municipalities to pass a by-law to set user fees to recover costs for providing
certain services or facilities;
AND WHEREAS, the Council of the municipality deems it expedient to pass a by
law to adopt rates for users of its facilities or services;
NOW THEREFORE, the Township of Matachewan enacts as follows:
1) That the user fee schedules A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H,
I, J, and K attached
hereto are declared to be and form part of this by-law.
2) That these schedules of fees be used for the rates charged to users of
facilities and services.
All fees are payable In Canadian Dollars only.
3) Failure
to
remit
applicable
fees
will
result
in
the
addition
of
Interest/penalty charges.
Unpaid arrears may be added to property tax
Invoices and
ail
charges
herein
shall
survive
ratepayers and
their
estates.
4) That all previous by-laws and/or motions In conflict herewith, establishing
user fees and/or rates are hereby repealed.
5) That this by-law shall come into force and effect upon final passing
thereof and remain in force and effect until such time as it is repealed by
the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Matachewan.
READ A FIRST, SECOND TIME this 21
day of May, 2025.
READ A THIRD time and FINALLY PASSED this 4^^^ day of June, 2025
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MATACHEWAN
BY-LAW NO. 2025-15
Schedule A
Environmental Services
WATER RATES
Consumer
Quarterly Rate $
Annual Rate $
Residential & Church
122.10
488.40
Commercial
210.00
840.00
Trailer/RV Site
210.00
840.00
Apartments
210.00
840.00
Large Commercial
262.50
1050.00
Industrial
315.00
1260.00
Registered Charitable Organizations, Service Clubs and Not-for-Profit Organizations may apply for
a reduction to the Residential/Church Rate.
Users with multiple units and/or multiple service connections are required to pay the base rate plus
$100.00 per annum for each unit and/or service connection.
Ail arrears for water will be charged a 5% per month penalty.
All arrears owing as at December 31 s*
of any given year will be added to the tax roll on January 1®* of the following year and collected in
the same manner as taxes.
As per By-Law 2009-12(9)(a) Owners will fill out an application at the Municipal Office for a new
water connection and a fee of $1,200.00 will be charged and collected.
Other Services
Rate
Turn on or off water 8:30am to 4:30pm
$40.00
Turn on or off water 4:30pm to 8:30am
and Weekends/Holidays
$80.00
Installation of new service
Actual Cost
Emergency Response to a fire
$100.00/1,000 Gallons
Provision of Fire Truck
$410.00/hr or $205.00 per 14 hour
No water turn-on or off will be permitted after October 31 or prior to April 30 in any year. This
stipulation is notwithstanding an emergency situation. Any turn-on or off during this period is
subject to significant additional labour, equipment and material costs, the entirety of which is the
responsibility of the property owner.
All applicable fees must be remitted and documentation must
be completed prior to servicing. One turn on and one turn off will be permitted at no charge per
annum for seasonal users only, provided it is during regular office hours and before October 31 and
after April 30 in any given year, otherwise the standard fees will still apply.
Water Line Thawing*
(Minimum deposit of $1,000.00 required before any work will be authorized.)
Ac^al Cost Charged by Contractor
*
Subject to change as per contractor pricing.
Minimum 3 hour charge.
Minimum rate is charged if local contractor/staff are successful in thawing line with steamer.
\
irk
Fine
Rate
Failure to comply with the conservation
of water provision.
(By-Law 2009-12 - Part 14)
$25.00 per day
Page 2 of 24
BYLAW NO. 2025-15
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MATACHEWAN
BY-LAW NO. 2025-15
Schedule A (continued)
Environmental Services
LANDFILL SITE RATES
All loads will be inspected by the landfill attendant before any dumping will be permitted. This landfill
site
is operated by the Township of Matachewan and
is exclusively for the use of ratepayers of
Powell, Cairo, Midlothian, Doon, Yarrow and Kimberley Townships who obtain an
eligible Landfill
Access Pass. Use of this private property by other than the above constitutes trespassing.
Per Bag
$ 1.00 per bag tag
(non-resident only)
Regular household black garbage
bags only. Maximum of 3 per day.
(non-resident only)
(Including industrial operations and
contractors.)
All Ratepayers
$ 25.00 per load
(minimum)
Pickup or Trailer
(single axle)
Up to a Tandem Load
(double axle)
$200.00 per load
(minimum)
-kif
Tri-axle
All Ratepayers
$ 500.00 per load
(minimum)
Under review
irk
Wood (16-40 yards)
All Ratepayers
All Ratepayers
All Ratepayers
Other Materials
Under review
Contaminated Waste*
(Non-Hazardous)
$ 60.00 per load
plus costs
$ 5.00 each
(non-resident only)
Car Tires
Truck Tires
(non-resident only)
(non-resident only)
All Ratepayers
$ 10.00 each
$ 20.00 each
Oversize Tires
kk
$ 25.00 each
Derelict Vehicle
**
$1.00 per month
Residential Landfill
Vehicle Access Pass
Not available to non-residents.
$100.00 per month
Industrial Users
Base Rate
*AII waste must be properly bagged, sealed and buried immediately.
As per Resolution 06-143, all
costs (including burial [equipment/operator rentals of $140.00 per hour] and staff overtime of $24.00
per hour) are to be paid by the landfill user.
All waste dumped at the landfill site
is subject to the
provisions of the Certificate of Approval and Ministry of Environment regulations in addition to the
municipal landfill procedures and best practices.
Products utilizing Freon, propane or any other
gas/fuel must be certified as empty.
In addition to applicable fees, non-compliance will result in a minimum charge of $50.00 plus costs
for a first occurrence, $100.00 plus costs for a second occurrence and $200.00 plus costs, plus loss
of landfill privileges for a third infraction.
Obtaining a Landfill Vehicle Access Pass
Ratepayers must obtain a Pass from the Matachewan Town Office.
Proof of registration, driver's
license (or other valid identification), proof of address, year, make and model of the vehicle, and
license plate number are required. The registrant must be present to sign for the pass. Maximum
of 2 passes per household or business.
Passes must be visible, displayed or presented to the
landfill attendant for his/her logs.
Tipping Fee Vouchers
Residents and non-residents must obtain vouchers at the Matachewan Town Office.
Vouchers are
payable in advance and are to be given to the landfill attendant at the time of use.
**
Buck-A-Bag
Non-residents must purchase $1.00 per bag stickers at the Town Office.
Page 3 of 24
BYLAW NO. 2025-15
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MATACHEWAN
BY-LAW NO. 2025-15
Schedule B
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
$60.00
Tax Certificates (per roll)
Zoning/Building Confirmation Letter
Facsimile
(sent and/or received)
Declarations and Certified Copies
Research and/or Data Compilation
(Extra copying, filing, refiling, etc.)
Photocopying & Document Printing
$70.00
$0.25 per sheet
$20.00
$35.00 / hour (minimum)
(Subject to staff availability.)
Colour
B & W
$0.50
$0.60
(per sheet))
8 72 X 11
$0.60
$0.75
8X2X14
$1.00
$2.00
11 X 17
$105.17 per month
$750.00 per month
$35.00 (per each envelope)
1.25%
Rent - Ontario Realty Corporation
Rent-Timiskaming Health Unit
Postage, Courier & Registered Mail
Tax Arrears - Monthly Interest Rate
Water Utility Arrears -Monthly Interest Rate-
5%
All Other Accounts Receivable
5%
-Monthly Interest Rate-
N.S.F. / nonnegotiable Cheques
$75.00
Commissioner of Oaths
$20.00
$100.00
Marriage Licences
Administrative Fees charged for tax
registrations (Recover legal costs, etc.)
Actual Cost
Legal Fees Cost Recovery
Actual cost + 3% administrative fee
LOTTERY LICENSING
($10.00 minimum)
3% of total prizes to be awarded
$10.00 per \A/heel
3% of maximum prize board
All lotteries
Bingo, Raffle, Bazaar
Bazaar
50/50
$5.00 per table or wheel of fortune
3% of total prizes to be awarded
Social Gaming Event
Break Open Tickets
$10.00 per table per day
$10.00 per wheel of fortune per day
$100.00 per location
Blackjack Tables
Wheel of Fortune
Merchandise Bingos
Raffle Lotteries
3% of total prize
Break Open Tickets
3% of prizes per deal
Page 4 of 24
BYLAW NO. 2025-15
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MATACHEWAN
BY-LAW NO. 2025-15
Schedule C
CEMETERY PRICE LIST
as per
Schedule B - Fee Schedule of Cemetery By-Law # 2024-21
Grave Sites & Columbarium
Selling Price
Care & Maintenance
Contributions
Subtotal
$400.00
{Adult Grave) $290.00
$690.00
Lot/Plot - R
$400.00
(Child Grave) $175.00
$575.00
$600.00
(Adult Grave) $290.00
$890.00
Lot/Plot-NR
$600.00
(Child Grave) $175.00
$775.00
$100.00
$30.00
$130.00
Scattering Rights - R
$200.00
$30.00
$230.00
Scattering Rights - NR
$1,100.00
$165.00
$1,265.00
Niches - Columbarium (Rows 1-4) -
R
$1,300.00
$195.00
$1,495.00
Niches - Columbarium(Rows 1-4) -
NR
Markers, Monuments & Niche Markers
Care & Maintenance
Contributions
$0.00
Flat marker measuring less than 1,116.13 sq.m (173 sq.in)
$100.00
Flat marker measuring over 1,116.13 sq.m (173 sq.in)
$200.00
Upright monument measuring less than 1.22m (4ft) in height or
length
$400.00
Upright monument measuring over 1.22m (4ft) in height or length
$0.00
Niche Cover measuring less than 1,116.13 sq.m (173 sq.in)
*Cost of Monuments, Markers, & Engraving are not included in purchase price or contributions*
Business Day Burial
Interment & Inurnment
Weekend/Holiday Burial
$500.00
$750.00
Adult Traditional Interment - R
$800.00
$1,000.00
Adult Traditional Interment - NR
$250.00
$350.00
Child Traditional Interment - R
$350.00
$450.00
Child Traditional Interment - NR
$100.00
$200.00
Cremation Interment - R
$150.00
$300.00
Cremation Interment - NR
$100.00
$100.00
Cremation Niche Inurnment - R &
NR
*Note that Weekend/Holiday Burial subject to Staff availability*
*Winter Interments (Nov. 01 - Apr. 30) Not Available*
Other Services
Fee
$50.00
For refunds, transfers of interments rights or other
Administrative Fee
$1,000.00 or actual cost (whichever is greater)
$1,000.00
Disinterment (casket burial) - R
$1,500.00
$1,500.00 or actual cost (whichever is greater)
Disinterment (casket burial) - NR
$600.00
$600.00 or actual cost (whichever is greater)
Disinterment (cremated remains) - R
$800.00 or actual cost (whichever is greater)
$800.00
Disinterment (cremated remains) -
NR
$100.00
Open and Close
Niches (cremated remains) - R & NR
$250.00 or actual cost (whichever is greater)
$250.00
Cemetery By-law Violation Fine - R
$350.00
$350.00 or actual cost (whichever is greater)
Cemetery By-law Violation Fine - NR
Page 5 of 24
BYLAW NO. 2025-15
NOTE:
R = Resident/Ratepayer
NR = Non-Resident/Ratepayer
* Resident shall be defined as an individual who can provide proof as official documentation
of permanent residence within the borders of The Township of Matachewan or Matachewan
First Nation Reserve.
Proof of age of the deceased is required to be eligible for child rates. A child is defined as a
minor being seventeen (17) years of age or under in accordance with the Age of Majority and
Accountability Act R.S.O 1990 Ch. A. 7 S.1.
No maintenance will be performed on wooden monuments.
Page 6 of 24
BYLAW NO. 2025-15
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MATACHEWAN
BY-LAW NO. 2025-15
Schedule D
COMMUNITY HALL RENTALS
Non-residents
Residents
$
$
Funerals
As per Resolution 05-214
(No charge)
250.00
(No charge)
Dances, Weddings &
Other Functions*
300.00
Service Clubs and/or
Charitable Functions
30% discount
15% discount
Non-refundable
maintenance fee
100.00
100.00
Refundable
damage/security deposit
100.00
100.00
YOUNG-DAVIDSON MULTIFUNCTIONAL COMPLEX RENTALS
Residents
Non-residents
$
$
Full Facility Rental*
(excluding ice rentals)
300.00
250.00
60.00/ hour
80.00/ hour
Ice Rentals
Non-refundable
maintenance fee
100.00
100.00
Refundable
damage/security deposit
100.00
100.00
*Residents celebrating 80+ birthdays or 50+ wedding anniversaries may apply in writing to the
municipality for special consideration regarding fees.
Service Clubs & Charities, etc. may apply in writing to the municipality for special consideration
regarding fees if the proposed event is free of charge and open to all members of the general
public.
kit
Pioneer Park
RV Sites
Weekly
Monthly
Seasonal
Daily
$101.00
Included:
$304.00
Included:
$4.00 Buck a Bag
$620.00
Included:
$20.00 Dump Pass
$25.00
$1.00 Buck a Bag
Tent Sites
Weekly
$51.00
Monthly
Seasonal
Daily
$10.00
$104.00
$320.00
Fees for Dump Passes/Buck a Bag tags are non-optional and must
Note
be paid prior to occupancy.
Non-Park Campers - Septic Holding Tank Dumping Station
$20.00 /dump
***
Page 7 of 24
BYLAW NO. 2025-15
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MATACHEWAN
BY-LAW NO. 2025-15
Schedule E
BUILDING AND PLANNING FEES
Temiskaminq Municipal Services Association (TMSA)
The fees payable by the applicant for a construction, demolition, change of use of
conditional permit or inspection fees shall be as follows:
Permit fees shall be $9.00 per thousand based on a value of contract price.
If there is no
contract price in a written agreement, the permit fee will be calculated by Building
Department as follows:
$90 per application
Deposit:
Fee Code Residential
Building Fee
RA
Residential (single efmily dwelling including prefabricated homes)
1.30
per sq ft
RB
Seasonal Building no interior finish (insulation, sheeting, etc.)
per sq ft
0.80
RC
Garage / Cold Storage
$
0.65
per sq ft
Deck / Balcony
RD
per sq ft
0.50
RE
Interior Renovations (plumbing, otlier structural change)
$ 155.00
fixed
RF
New foundations
$255.00
fixed
RG
Foundation repairs
$ 105.00
fixed
New roof Entire Roof (structural clianges)
RH
$230.00
fixed
RI
Minor Structural Repair/Change
$ 105.00
fixed
RJ
New door / window (structural changes)
$
90.00
fixed
RK
Fire alarm system
$ 105.00
fixed
Wood Fired Appliance
RL
$
90.00
fixed
RM
Rooftop Solar
$205.00
fixed
RN
Demolition
$
90.00
fixed
Fee Code Comme rcial/lndus trial/As s embly/lns titutional
Municipal Fee
CA
CoinmerciaVIndustrial/Assembly/Institutional
$
2.30
per sq ft
CB
Commercial/Industrial/Assembly/Institutional-Cold Storage
0.80
per sq ft
CC
New Doors or Windows (structural changes)
$ 155.00
fixed
CD
Interior Alteration (plumbing, other structural change)
$255.00
fixed
New Roof (Structural Cliange)
CE
$ 385.00
fixed
CF
Minor Structural Repair/Cliange
$ 155.00
fixed
CG
Fire Alann System
$ 205.00
fixed
CH
Rooftop Solar
$ 360.00
fixed
Cl
Bunkliouse/work carrqj/trailer (minimum of $ 1000)
1.55
per sq ft
CJ
Demolition (Building over 600 m2 orover3 storeys (Div. 1.2.2.3(1)))
$ 155.00
fixed
CK
Demolition other tlian above
$
90.00
fixed
Page 8 of 24
BYLAW NO. 2025-15
Municipal Fee
Fee Code Farm
FA
Farm Building / addition
S
0.55
per sq ft
Prefebricated Storage Silos
S 185.00
fixed
FB
Bunkhouse/work canp/trailer (minimum of $1000)
S
1.55
FC
per sq ft
FD
Demolition
S
90.00
fixed
Municipal Fee
Fee Code Other Building Fees
Change ofuse permit
$
90.00
fixed
OA
Change of use if construction is required
$
90.00
OB
+ fee
OC
Moving permit (Relocation of structure over 108 ft2 to or from a property)
$ 155.00
fixed
$
90.00
OD
Signs
each
Municipal Fee
Fee Code General Fees (HST Applies)
Pennit - File maintenance efe (Dormant 12mths +)
$
90.00
fixed
GA
$
90.00
GB
Inspection request by owner
each
Revisions to permit already issued
$
90.00
fixed
GC
$
90.00
GD
Other Services
per hour
GE
Orders
$205.00
fixed
FEE NOTES:
There shall be an administration charge equal to one and a halftimes the
above calculated fees, applied to all construction that begins prior to the
issuance of a permit.
Fees will be rounded to the nearest dollar.
Conditional and partial permits will be calculated at the regular rate for the
complete project.
No permit shall be less than $90.00 minimum.
Refunds
No refund shall be given for an application fee, or fees for a conditional,
change of use or partial permit.
1.
No refund shall be given for permits or inspections valued at $100 or less.
2.
Where a permit fee has been paid pursuant to this By-law, fees may be
based on the following formula and to Section 6.1 of this By-law:
3.
refunded
Construction or Demolition Permit
i)
80% where the application is withdrawn or only administrative
functions have been performed;
50% if administrative, applicable law compliance and plans
examination functions have been performed;
ii)
iii)
25% if the permit has been issued and the application is
withdrawn or construction does not commence, or no field
inspections have been carried out
No refunds if field inspections have been carried out.
iv)
Page 9 of 24
BYLAW NO. 2025-15
TMSA Planning Fees
Type of Application
Explanation
Fee
Fee
+HST
Official Plan
Amendment
Change to a municipal Official Plan
(Planning Acts.22)
2,500
2,825
Concurrent
OPA/ZBA
Change to a municipal Official Plan
and a municipal Zoning By-law that are
filed together (forthe same
property/proposal)
3,500
3,955
Zoning By-law
Amendment
Change to a municipal Zoning By-law
(PlanningActS.34)
1,500
1,695
Temporary Use By-
A zoning by-law amendment
authorizing a use that is intended to be
temporary (Planning Act S.39)
law
1,500
1,695
Removal of Holding
Provision
Applicant has completed the
requirements established for the
development to move forward and an H
symbol must be removed from the
approved zoning (Planning Act S.36)
750
847.50
Minor
Variance/Permission
A minor change to a municipal zoning
provision, or the extension/expansion
of a legal non-conforming use
(Planning ActS.45)
800
904
Consent Application
Creation of a new interest in land eg.
New lot, easement, right-of-way,
partial mortgage, etc (Planning Act
S.53)
1,500
1,695
Consent Stamp
Review
Review of the information provided to
clear conditions of provisional consent
so Certificate of Official can be issued
(S.53 of Planning Act)
250
282.50
Certificate of
Cancellation
The cancellation of a previously-issued
consent certificate - effect is to
250
282.50
recombine separated parcels into one
property (Planning Act S.53(45-49))
Validation
Certificate
Cures a past legal contravention of
Section 50 (Planning Act S.57)
1,000
1,130
Draft Plan of
Subdivision/Plan of
Condominium
Application
Division of land into numerous parcels
for development and where
infrastructure is required to support the
development (Planning Act S.51)
3,000
3,390
Draft Plan Approval
Extension
Extension of timeline for applicant to
completeconditionsof Draft Plan of
Subdivision Approval beyond 3 years
allowed (Planning Act S.51 (33))
300
339
Draft Plan Approval
Reinstatement
Reinstatement of a lapsed Draft Plan
Approval within 5 years after lapsing
date and provided no sale agreements
have been entered into (Planning Act S.
51(33.1-33.3))
300
339
Part Lot Control
Exemption
Allows subdivision lots to be divided
into separate parcels without
proceeding through the consent
process. Used in limited situations (eg.
To separate semi-detached or
townhouse units along internal
separations after construction)
(Planning Act 3.50(7-7.5))
750
847.50
Deeming By-law
Legal merger of subdivision lots
(Planning Act S.50(4))
500
656
Site Plan Control
Review of detailed site development
plans to ensure design, grading,
stormwater management, access,
parking, etc is in keeping with
2,000
2,260
Page 10 of 24
BYLAW NO. 2025-15
municipal and Provincial requirements
{Planning Acts.41)
Site Plan Agreement
Amendment
A significant amendment requiring re
registration of the approved site plan
agreement
1,000
1,130
Telecommunication
Tower Land Use
Authority Review
Review of telecommunication tower
proposals in accordance with
innovation, Skills and Economic
Development Canada's Radio
Communications and Broadcast
500
656
Antenna Systems requirements
Engagement of a 3'''^ party expert to
review technical studies/reports
submitted in support of a Planning
application
Peer Review
Cost recovery
3''* Party OLT Hearing
Planner subpoenaed to provide expert
evidence at an Ontario Land Tribunal
hearing
Proponent to pay all costs
associated with the hearing
Zoning Certificate
Confirmation of Official Plan and
Zoning information for a property as
requested for a property sale,
mortgage, appraisal, etc.
100
113
Preconsultation
Review of a development proposal
involving the proponent and
municipality, with the result being a list
of additional studies / information
requiredto support the proposal. OR
Review of a development proposal
requiring significant input from TMSA
Planning staff (municipality will be
notified when this fee is required)
250
282.50
Planner support throughout an Official
Plan and/or Zoning By-law process.
One-time fee covers entire process.
Policy Update
Advisor
2,500
2,825
Other
Planner support for matters outside of
day-to-day planning activities.
Examples include but are not limited
to: policy review of specific matters,
reports/guidance to Council and/or
staff on specificpolicy/development
matters, attendance at Council
meetings, requested office visits to
discuss certain matters. Stated fee is a
unit cost and the number of units
charged for a specific matter will be at
the discretion of the Planner.
85
96.05
Legal fees associated with any of the
above applications, including
registration of agreements, deeming
by-laws, or restrictions on title
Legal Fees
Cost
recovery
EEE_NnLE:
-
All fees are subject to HST
-
No refund shall be given for an application fee or a fixed membership fee.
Page 11 of 24
BYLAW NO. 2025-15
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MATACHEWAN
BY-LAW NO. 2025-15
SCHEDULE F
ANIMAL CONTROL FEES
as per
Schedule E - Fee Schedule of By-Law # 2013-15 Animal Control By-Law
Short Form Wording
Item
Provision
creating or
defining Fee
Set Fee
#
$30.00
Animal License Tag
Sch. A, s.4.1
1
Animal License Tag for a service dog or police dog
Sch. A, s.4.2
2
No charge
$15.00
Animal License Tag for a neutered or spayed animal
3
Sch. A, s.4.8
$10.00
Transfer fee of an Animal License tag
Sch. A,
s.4.10
4
$10.00
Animal License Tag for a new resident with a valid
license tag from another community
Sch. A;
s.4.12
5
$2.00 per
License Agent Commission
Sch. A,
s.4.13
6
tag
$10.00
Replacement Animal License Tag
7
Sch. A, s.5.6
$100.00 (or
actual cost:
whichever
Euthanized Services Fee
8
Sch. A;
s.16.3
Sch. A,
s.16.5
is greater)
Humane Services/Adoption Fee
$50.00(or
actual cost:
9
Sch. A,
s.16.7
whichever
is greater)
Impoundment fee when the animal is wearing a
current license tag
Sch. A,
S.17.4.a.i
$20.00 per
day (or
actual cost:
10
whichever
is greater)
Impoundment fee when the animal is not wearing a
current license tag, but the Guardian is in possession
of an animal license
11
Sch. A,
s.l7.4.a.ii
$25.00 per
day(or
actual cost:
whichever
is greater)
Impoundment of an animal for the second (2nd) time
in any calendar year
12
Sch. A,
s.l7.4.a.iii
$30.00 per
day (or
actual cost:
whichever
is greater)
Impoundment of an unlicensed animal
13
$30.00 per
day (or
actual cost:
Sch. A,
s.l7.4.a.iv
whichever
is greater)
Impoundment of an animal for biting and/or attacking
14
Sch. A,
s.l7.4.a.vi
$70.00 per
day (or
actual cost:
whichever
is greater)
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$75.00 per
Daily Boarding Fee for an animal for biting and/or
attacking
Sch. A,
s.l7.4.a.vii
15
day
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MATACHEWAN
BY-LAW NO. 2025-15
Schedule F - Fine Schedule of By-Law # 2013-15
Animal Control By-Law
Short Form Wording
Item
Provision
creating or
defining
offence
Set Fine
#
$50.00
Failure to register an animal
1
Sch. A, s.4.1
$25.00
Produce a Certificate respecting an animal other than
the animal for which the Certificate was issued
Sch. A, s.4.8
2
$25.00
Dog or cat not wearing a current license tag when off
the property of the Guardian
Sch. A, s.7.1
3
Removal of a license tag without the consent of the
Guardian
$50.00
4
Sch. A, s.7.3
Attach a tag to a dog or cat other than the dog or cat
for which the license was issued
$50.00
Sch. A, s.7.4
5
Keep prohibited animals within the urban area of the
Township
$100.00
6
Sch. A, s.8.1
Keep prohibited animals within the rural area of the
Township
$100.00
7
Sch. A, s.8.2
Keep or permit to keep more than four (4) domestic
animals in or about one dwelling unit or premises
$100.00
8
Sch. A, s.9.1
$100.00
9
Keep or permit to keep more than two (2) domestic
animals in or about one dwelling unit or premises
when there is more than one unit on one parcel of
land
Sch. A, s.9.2
Keep or permit to be kept more than five (5) dogs in a
dwelling unit for more than forty-eight (48) hours
$100.00
10
Sch. A, s.9.3.a
Keep or permit to be kept more than five (5) cats in a
dwelling unit for more than forty-eight (48) hours
$100.00
11
Sch. A, s.9.3.b
Keep or permit to be kept rabbits in a hutch that
allows escape
$50.00
12
Sch. A, s.9.7.a.i
Keep or permit to be kept rabbits in a hutch that is
located less than five (5) meters from a dwelling unit,
shop or store not occupied by the person keeping the
rabbits
$50.00
13
Sch. A,
s.9.7.a.ii
Keep or permit to be kept rabbits in a hutch that is
located less than ten (10) meters from the property
Sch. A, s.9.7.a.iii
$50.00
14
line
Keep or permit to be kept more than two (2) ferrets in
one dwelling unit or premises
Sch. A, s.9.8
$100.00
15
Keep or permit to be kept more than two (2) non-
venomous snakes or two (2) non-venomous lizards in
one dwelling unit or premises
Sch. A, s.9.9
$100.00
16
To cause, allow or permit a domestic animal to run at
large
$50.00
17
Sch. A, s.10.1
To cause, allow or permit a dog to be on a leash of
more than two (2) meters in length
18
Sch. A, s.l0.2.a
$50.00
To cause, allow or permit a dog to be on a leash not
under the effective control of a responsible person
19
Sch. A, s.l0.2.b
$50.00
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$50.00
To cause, allow or permit a domestic animal to enter
onto private property not owned by the Guardian, or
where the Guardian is visiting
Sch.A, s.10.3
20
To bring an animal into an Animal Free Zone
$25.00
21
Sch.A, s.11.1
$100.00
Failure to dispose of animal feces in a sanitary manner
that does not adversely impact other individuals
Sch.A, s.12.1
22
$100.00
Harbour an animal that adversely impacts
neighbouring properties or residents
23
Sch.A, s.13.1
$50.00
Failure to prevent an animal from leaving the property
on its own
Sch.A, s.14.1
24
$350.00
Permit an animal to attack or bite a person or animal
Sch.A, s.15.1
25
$250.00
Failure to comply with the necessary requirements for
an animal designated as a Potentially Dangerous
Animal or Dangerous Animal
Sch.A, s.15.7
26
$250.00
Failure to keep a Potentially Dangerous Animal or
Dangerous Animal confined when on the Guardian's
property
Sch.A, s.15.8
27
$250.00
To keep a Potentially Dangerous Animal or Dangerous
Animal chained or leashed as a means of confinement
Sch.A, s.l5.8.d
28
$250.00
Failure to display at each entrance to a property a sign
in writing, and with a symbol, warning that there is a
Potentially Dangerous Animal or Dangerous Animal on
the property
Sch.A, s.15.9
29
$250.00
Failure to keep a Potentially Dangerous Animal or
Dangerous Animal on a leash and under the control of
a responsible person over the age of eighteen (18)
years old
Sch.A, s.15.10
30
$250.00
Failure to attach a muzzle to a Potentially Dangerous
Animal or Dangerous Animal when the animal is off
the property of the Guardian
Sch.A, s.15.11
31
$250.00
Failure to obtain a public liability insurance for more
than $1,000,000 per incident for any Potentially
Dangerous Animal or Dangerous Animal
Sch.A, S.15.12
32
$250.00
Failure to allow a By-Law Enforcement Officer to insert
a microchip into the Potentially Dangerous Animal or
Dangerous Animal
Sch.A, s.15.13
33
$250.00
Failure to restrain a Potentially Dangerous Animal or
Dangerous Animal as outlined in written directives by
the By-Law Enforcement Officer or Police Officer
Sch.A, s.15.14
34
$250.00
Failure to advise the Township of the transfer of
Guardianship or change of address of a Potentially
Dangerous Animal or Dangerous Animal within two (2)
working days
Sch.A, s.15.17
35
$250.00
To hinder or obstruct, or attempt to hinder or obstruct
any person exercising a power or performing a duty
under this by-law
Sch.A, s.20.2.b
36
Note: the general penalty provision for the offences listed above is Sch.
A, s.20.3 of By-Law 2013-15, a certified copy of which has been filed
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MATACHEWAN
BY-LAW NO. 2025-15
Schedule G
PARKING FINES/PENALTIES
As per Schedule M - Violation Fine Schedule of By-Law # 2012-13
Parking By-Law
Any person found to be in contravention of any of the provisions of this by-law is guilty of an offence
and upon conviction thereof, is liable to a fine of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00),
exclusive of costs for each offence and every such penalty shall be recoverable under the
Provincial Offences Act, as amended.
Provision
creating
Early
Payment
(Within 7
Days)
or
Item
defining
others
Set
#
Short Form Wording
Placement of marking/device which
purports to be, or is an imitation of, or
resembles an authorized sign or which
conceals from view or interferes with the
Fine
effectiveness of an authorized sign
$25.00
$15.00
1
2.2.2
Drive a motor vehicle on a sidewalk or
footpath when not directly crossing the
sidewalk or footpath
$25.00
2
$15.00
2.10
$25.00
3
Drive a motor vehicle over a raised curb
$15.00
2.11
Make a U-turn on a highway on a curve
where the vehicle cannot be seen within a
distance of 150m of either direction
4
$25.00
$15.00
2.13.1
Make a U-turn on a highway on or near the
crest of a grade where the vehicle cannot
be seen within 150m of either direction
5
$25.00
$15.00
2.13.2
Make a U-turn on a highway within 150m of
a bridge, viaduct or tunnel
6
$25.00
$15.00
2.13.3
Make a U-turn on a highway where
it is not
safe to do so or signs are erected
prohibiting U-turns
7
$25.00
$15.00
2.13.4
Park or stop on the right side of a highway
over a sidewalk or footpath or over any part
of a highway where grass is grown or which
is not intended for use of vehicles
8
$25.00
$15.00
4.1.2
Driver of a taxicab stops, stands or parks
upon any street at any place other than at
an appropriately signed taxicab stand,
except when engaging in receiving or
discharging of passengers
9
$25.00
$15.00
4.1.3
Park or stop on the left side of a highway
over a sidewalk or footpath or over any part
of a highway where grass is grown or which
is not intended for use of vehicles
10
$25.00
$15.00
4.2.2
Where parallel parking spaces are
designated by lines painted on the
roadway, parking or stopping a vehicle
outside the designated space
11
$25.00
4.3
$15.00
Where angled parking spaces are
designated by painted lines on the
roadway, park any vehicle other than within
the designated space
12
$25.00
4.4.1
$15.00
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13
Park or stop any vehicle at an angle of 45
degrees to the curb or boundary of the
roadway, where no designated spaces
$25.00
$15.00
4.4.2
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Schedule G (Continued)
PARKING FINES/PENALTIES
As per
Schedule M - Violation Fine Schedule of By-Law # 2012-13 Parking By-Law
Abandon a vehicle on a highway or on land
owned by The Corporation of The
Township of Matachewan
Park a vehicle in front of, or within 9m/29.5
feet of a lot on which there is a fire hall and
on the side of the highway
Park a vehicle on the opposite side of a
highway and within 30m/98.4 feet from the
lot lines of a fire hall
$25.00
$15.00
14
4.6
$25.00
$15.00
15
5.1
16
$25.00
$15.00
5.2
Park a vehicle within 9m of an intersection
$25.00
$15.00
17
5.3
Park a vehicle within 30m/98.4feet of an
18
intersection controlled by traffic signals
$25.00
$15.00
5.4
Park a vehicle in front of the main entrance
to, or any emergency exit from any church
hotel, hospital, nursing station, nursing
home, community hall, town hall.
Multifunctional Complex, skating rink or
other building where large numbers of
people could be expected to congregate
19
$25.00
$15.00
5.5
Park a vehicle so as to interfere with a
funeral procession
20
$25.00
$15.00
5.8
Park non-commercial vehicle in loading
zone
21
$25.00
$15.00
5.9
22
Park a vehicle within 9m of an intersection
$25.00
$15.00
6.1
Park vehicle within 3m/10ft of fire hydrant
23
$25.00
$15.00
6.2
Park a vehicle in front of or within
1.5,/4.9feet of a laneway or driveway
24
$25.00
$15.00
6.3
Park a vehicle so as to obstruct a vehicle in
25
the use of a laneway or driveway
$25.00
6.4
$15.00
Park a vehicle in such a position that will
prevent the removal of any vehicle
previously parked
26
$25.00
$15.00
6.5
Park a vehicle on a highway for the
purpose of displaying the vehicle for sale
27
$25.00
$15.00
6.6
Park a vehicle on a highway to repair the
vehicle, except in an emergency
28
$25.00
$15.00
6.7
29
Park vehicle on roadway 6m or less width
$25.00
6.8
$15.00
Park vehicle so as to obstruct flow of traffic
30
$25.00
$15.00
6.10
31
Park a vehicle on a boulevard
$25.00
$15.00
6.11
Park a vehicle partly on, or over a sidewalk
or footpath
32
$25.00
$15.00
7.1
33
Park vehicle within intersection / crosswalk
$25.00
$15.00
7.2
Park a vehicle within 30m/98.4feet of the
approach side of a crosswalk not at an
intersection
34
$25.00
7.3
$15.00
Park a vehicle within 15m/49.2feet of the
departure side of a crosswalk not located at
an intersection
35
$25.00
$15.00
7.4
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Park a vehicle adjacent to or across from
an excavation or obstruction in the road, so
as to disrupt traffic
$25.00
$15.00
36
7.5
Park a vehicle on the roadway side of any
stopped or parked vehicle
$25.00
$15.00
37
7.6
Park a vehicle upon any bridge or elevated
structure
$25.00
$15.00
38
7.7
Park a vehicle within 30m/98.4feet of either
end of a bridge or elevated structure
$25.00
$15.00
39
7.8
Park a vehicle within 30m/98.4feet of the
approach side of a railway crossing
$25.00
$15.00
40
7.9
Park a vehicle within 15m/49.2feet of the
departure side of a railway crossing
$25.00
$15.00
41
7.10
Park a vehicle adjacent to a school, park or
playground between 7:30am and 7:00pm
$25.00
$15.00
42
8.1
Park a vehicle within the turning basin of a
cul-de-sac
$25.00
$15.00
43
8.2
Park a vehicle so as to interfere with snow
removal/clearing
$40.00
$30.00
44
9.1
Park a vehicle so as to interfere with
highway cleaning operations
$40.00
$30.00
45
9.2
Park a vehicle between midnight and
7:00am from November 01 to April 15
$40.00
$30.00
46
9.3
Park a vehicle on the side of the highway
between the limits where there are signs
prohibiting doing so
$25.00
$15.00
47
10
Park a vehicle that is offering goods or
produce for sale so as to obstruct traffic
Offer goods/produce for sale from vehicle
on highway, except from the side of such
vehicle facing an inner or outer boulevard
$25.00
$15.00
48
11.1
$25.00
$15.00
49
11.2
Park vehicle offering goods or produce for
sale on any part of the highway for more
than 10 minutes at any one location
Park a vehicle on private property without
written consent from the owner
$25.00
$15.00
11.3
50
$25.00
$15.00
12.3.1
51
Park a vehicle on Township property
without written consent from the Council
$25.00
$15.00
12.3.2
52
Park a vehicle on Township property in an
area designated by sign as reserved
Park vehicle on Township property in area
designated by sign as parking prohibited
Park a vehicle in a disabled parking space
unless a valid disabled permit is displayed
on the dashboard or license plates issued
for the disabled are properly attached to the
front and rear of the vehicle
$25.00
$15.00
12.6.1
53
$25.00
$15.00
54
12.6.2
$300.00
$300.00
13.2.1
55
Stop or park a vehicle on any highway or
parts of highway where authorized signs
are displayed unless making a delivery
$25.00
$15.00
14.2
56
Move, remove, deface, interfere with sign,
signal, marking, traffic control device
$15.00
$25.00
15
57
Drive vehicle over marking of the roadway
where markers are in place to indicate that
marking material has been freshly applied
Park or stop vehicle in designated fire route
when authorized signs have been erected
$25.00
$15.00
16.1
58
$15.00
$25.00
17.1
59
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Notwithstanding any other penalty imposed by this by-law, an appointee so designated by the
Township of Matachewan may have the vehicle towed away and impounded at the owner's
expense.
All towing and impounding charges incurred under Section 25 shall become a lien against the
vehicle and are collectable under the Mechanics Lien Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 261 as amended.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MATACHEWAN
BY-LAW NO. 2025-15
Schedule H
PROPERTY STANDARDS FINES
As per
Part 1 - Provincial Offences Act
Schedule
By-Law # 2008-22
Clean Yards By-Law
Item #
Column 1
Short Form Wording
Provision Creating
Or Defining Others
Column 2
Column 3
Set Fine
$110
Fail to keep ground, yards or
vacant land drained and clear
of all garbage, waste material,
refuse or domestic or industrial
waste of any kind.
1
2.1
$110
Fail to eliminate or correct standing 3.3
or stagnant water.
2
Litter on Township of Matachewan
4.1
property.
$110
3
$110
Dumping, burying, or disposing of
5.1
refuse, domestic or industrial waste
on any Township of Matachewan
property.
4
$110
Storing used motor vehicles for
wrecking or salvage anywhere
within the Township of Matachewan.
5
7.1
$110
Obstructing Officer or Agent in the 13.1
Lawful exercise or power of duty.
6
Note: The general penalty section for the offences indicated above is Part 11.2 of By-Law
2008-22. A Certified copy of which has been filed.
Note:
All costs, including (but not limited to) cleanup, removal and/or inspection fees will
be recovered by the municipality.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MATACHEWAN
BY-LAW NO. 2025-15
Schedule I
ANNUAL BUSINESS APPLICATION FEES
as per
Section 23 of By-Law # 2011-03
By-Law for Licensing. Regulating and Governing Certain
Businesses in Matachewan
Column
1
Column 2
Column 3
Short Form Wording
Section
Fee
$6,500
Adult Entertainment Parlour
License Fee
23
$2,500
Escort Attendant
License Fee
23
$6,500
Escort Service
License Fee
23
$1,500
Pawnshop
License Fee
23
Second-hand Shop - Salvage Yard
License Fee
$1,500
23
Duplicate license
$100
6.1
Replacement license
Business name change
$150
7.1
Replacement license
Change of premises or location
$200
9.1
Late application fee
$100
18.2
Any contravention of By-law 2011-03
By a person
$25,000
22.1
Any contravention of By-law 2011-03
By a corporation
$50,000
22.1
All application fees are non-refundable.
Note: The general penalty section for the offences indicated above is Part 11.2 of By-Law
2008-22. A Certified copy of which has been filed.
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Schedule J
Marriage Solemnization
$250.00
Marriage Ceremony
Marriage Ceremony (outside of
Matachewan)
$250.00
Mileage extra
$0.55/KM
Mileage
Rehearsal (if requested)
$40.00
$50.00
Use of Personal Home for Ceremony
$25.00 per witness
Witness
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Schedule K
Amended as per By-law 2025-44
Memberships - Matachewan Get Fit Center
Duration
Aduit Rate
Senior (50+) Rate
$10.00
1 Week
$20.00
1 Month
$45.00
$18.00
3 Months
$115.00
$45.00
1 Year
$450.00
$160.00
Access Tag Fee (refundable)
$20.00
$20.00
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