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CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MCKELLAR
BY-LAW NO. 2025-41
Being a By-law to Establish Fees and Charges for
Services or Activities Provided or Done by or on
Behalf of the Township of McKellar and to
Repeal By-laws 2011-21, 2011-23, 2011-28, 2021-
58, 2022-48 and 2023-15
WHEREAS Section 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended,
authourizes the Council of a local Municipality to pass By-laws imposing fees or charges 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 local
board; and for the use of its property including property under its control;
WHEREAS Section 69 of the Planning Act, R.S.0. 1990, c.P. 13, as amended, provides that
the Council of a municipality may prescribe a tariff of fees for the processing of applications
made in respect of planning matters; and
WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23 as amended,
authorizes a Municipal Council of a Municipality to pass a By-law requiring the payment of
fees on applications for the issuance of permits and prescribing the amounts thereof;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of McKellar hereby
enacts as follows:
1.
GENERAL
1.1
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of McKellar hereby
establishes the fees and charges as set out in the Schedules attached hereto
and forming an integral part of this By-law;
1.2
THAT the fees and charges will be subject to Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)
where applicable;
1.3
THAT all fees and charges set out in this by-law shall be payable prior to the
provision of the service;
1.4
THAT any unpaid fees or charges imposed according to this by-law are subject
to an interest rate of one and one-quarter percent (1.25%) per month;
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1.5
THAT the fees or charges imposed according to this by-law constitute a debt
owed to the Township of McKellar for which the Treasurer may add the
outstanding fees or charges, including interest on the outstanding balance, to
the tax roll for the property owned by the persons responsible for paying the
fees or charges, and the amount shall be collected in the same manner as
Municipal taxes;
1.6
THAT all previous By-laws or resolutions, or parts and sections thereof, which
pertain to the fees and charges as outlined in the attached Schedules are
hereby repealed and replaced with the applicable fee or charge in Schedules
attached to this by-law;
1.7
THAT this By-law shall take effect and come into force upon final passage by
Council.
2.
SEVERABILITY
2.1
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 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.
CONFLICT WITH ANY OTHER BY-LAW
3.1
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.
4.
REVIEW
4.1
The Council of the Corporation of the Township of McKellar shall review this
By-law once per calendar year to ensure that fees are kept up to date and
relevant.
READ a FIRST and SECOND time this 2nd day of September, 2025.
[Original Signed]
[Original Signed]
________________________________
__________________________________
David Moore, Mayor
Karlee Britton, Clerk Administrator
READ a THIRD time and PASSED in OPEN COUNCIL this 2nd day of September, 2025.
[Original Signed]
[Original Signed]
_________________________________
__________________________________
David Moore, Mayor
Karlee Britton, Clerk/Administrator
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
Schedule 'A' - Administration
4
Schedule 'B' - Facility Rentals
5
Schedule 'C' - Waste Disposal
6
Schedule 'D' - Planning Department
7
Schedule 'E' - Building Department
8
Schedule 'F' - Cemetery
10
Schedule 'G' - Fire Services
11
Schedule 'H' - Municipal Recovery Rates
12
Schedule 'I' - Recreation Activities
13
Schedule 'J' - Signage
14
Schedule 'K' - McKellar Market
15
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Schedule 'A' to By-law 2025-41
ADMINISTRATION
Description
Fee
Photocopies (per page)
$ 0.55
Fax Send / Receive
$ 1.05
NSF Cheques
$ 41.60
Tax Certificate (per Roll Number)
$ 62.40
Transfer of Arrears to Tax Account
911 Sign (Civic Address Sign)
$ 15.00
Building/Zoning Compliance Letter (Residential)
$ 75.00
Building/Zoning Compliance Letter (Commercial)
$ 75.00
Commissioner of Oaths Stamp / Certification (per doc.)
$ 5.00
Freedom of Information Request
$ 5.00
Freedom of Information Research (Staff Time & Copies)
Per MFIPPA
Entrance Permit
Road Damage Deposit (refundable)
$ 100.00
$ 750.00
Trailer Permit
$ 300.00
Lottery Licence / Value of Prize
$ 10.00
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Schedule 'B' to By-law 2025-41
FACILITY RENTALS
Fees are subject to HST
Description
Ratepayer
Non-Ratepayer
Facility
Hall (Full Day)
$ 175.00
$ 225.00
Hall (Half Day, Max. 4 hours)
$ 85.00
$ 112.50
Funeral Tea (Hall) Max. 2 hours
$ 35.00
$ 60.00
Kitchen/Bar
$ 120.00
$ 150.00
Hall, Kitchen/Bar
$ 285.00
$ 335.00
Hall, Kitchen/Bar & Multipurpose Room
$ 325.00
$ 375.00
Hall, Kitchen/Bar, Multipurpose Room & Rink
$ 345.00
$ 395.00
Multipurpose Room Only
$ 40.00
$ 55.00
Rink ½ Day
(no private winter rentals) unless Twp approved
$ 70.00
N/A
Rink Full Day
(no private winter rentals) unless Twp approved
$ 135.00
N/A
Council Chambers
$ 50.00
$ 100.00
Youth Room
$ 100.00
$ 150.00
Ball Field (Full Day)
$ 150.00
$ 200.00
Ball Field (Half Day, Max. 4 hours)
$ 100.00
$ 150.00
Minerva Park (Full Day)
$ 100.00
$ 200.00
Minvera Park (Half Day)
$ 50.00
$ 100.00
Add-ons
Tablecloths
Actual
Cleaning/
Replacement Cost
Actual
Cleaning/
Replacement Cost
Custodian - Extra Time Setting up or Cleaning
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
Exceeding the time booked will result in the loss of 50% of the damage deposit.
Exemptions
Township Committees holding meetings, including the Recreation Committee hosting
Recreation events, indoors or outdoors.
The Annual Agricultural Fair and meetings held by the McKellar Agricultural Society.
Events hosted by the McKellar Public Library, including Library Board Meetings.
The McKellar Market, Thanksgiving and Christmas Markets. Use of Minerva Park at no charge
for the summer Market season and special markets.
The McKellar Sunshine Seniors and the McKellar Seniors Club use of the Community Centre
Hall at no charge to host their Card Game Events on Thursdays and Sundays from 1pm to
4pm. Including use of the Hall & Kitchen for their annual Christmas dinner, held in December
each year.
Para-medicine clinics held in conjunction with the Whitestone Nursing Station and/or the
North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit.
Municipally sponsored events.
Veteran's Luncheon held on November 11th each year.
Other exemptions and/or reduction in fees may be at the discretion of Council.
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Schedule 'C' to By-law 2025-41
Waste Disposal
Description
Fee
Household Waste / Recyclables
No Charge
Small Appliances
No Charge
Large Applications (stoves, washers, dryers, BBQ's, etc.)
No Charge
Scrap Metal (recycling stream - ferrous/non-ferrous)
No Charge
Tires (intact of any size)
No Charge
Electronics (as per material acceptable under the RPRA program, i.e.
computers, printers, T.V.'s, stereos, etc.)
No Charge
Household Bulk Items (furniture, sofas, beds, mattresses, dressers, toilets,
carpet, shelving units, etc.)
$ 20.00 each
Yard Waste / Brush (in garbage can(s) max. size of 28 gallons or 121 litres
No Charge
Up to ¾ Ton Truck or Trailer Load of Yard Waste/Brush
Note: There is a no charge collection period during certain times through
the year. Please reference the current Transfer Station By-law.
$ 30.00 per load
Refrigeration Equipment (that has a Notice issued under Section 9(1) of
O.Reg.189/94, as amended, attached to the equipment) A Freon removal
tag/label, indicating that Freon (a refrigerant) has been safely removed
from an appliance or system by a certified technician must be affixed to the
appliance to be eligible for acceptance at no charge.
No Charge
Blue Box Recycling Container
$ 10.00
Note: This By-law addresses fees and charges only. For information on what materials are
accepted or not accepted at the Township's Transfer Station, please refer to the current Transfer
Station By-law.
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Schedule 'D' to By-law 2025-41
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Description
Fee
Hard Copy of Official Plan
$ 30.00
Hard Copy of Zoning By-law
$ 30.00
Official Plan Amendment
Non-Refundable Application Fee
Deposit for professional costs
$ 2,000.00
$ 1,000.00
Zoning By-law Amendment
Non-Refundable Application Fee
Deposit for professional costs
$ 1,500.00
$ 1,000.00
Minor Variance
Non-Refundable Application Fee
Deposit for professional costs
$ 750.00
$ 500.00
Site Plan Agreement (Residential)
Non-Refundable Application Fee
Deposit for professional costs
$ 300.00
$ 500.00
Site Plan Agreement (Commercial)
Non-Refundable Application Fee
Deposit for professional costs
$ 750.00
$ 500.00
Deeming By-law
Non-Refundable Application Fee
Deposit for professional costs
$ 300.00
$ 500.00
Fee in Lieu of Parkland Dedication - Waterfront
5% of the appraised value*, new
lots only
Fee in Lieu of Parkland Dedication -
Non-Waterfront
2% of the appraised value*, new
lots only
Plan of Subdivision (P.S. Area Planning Board)
Fee In Lieu of Parkland Dedication
2% of appraised value*
Committee of Adjustment Application
Non-Refundable Application Fee
Deposit for professional costs
$750.00
$500.00
Encroachment Agreement
Non-Refundable Application Fee
Deposit for professional costs
$ 400.00
$ 400.00
Road Allowance Closure Application
Non-Refundable Application Fee
Deposit for professional costs
$ 750.00
$ 2,000.00
Holding By-law Removal
Non-Refundable Application Fee
Deposit for professional costs
$ 300.00
$ 500.00
Agreement - Section 51(26) Planning Act
Non-Refundable Application Fee
Deposit for professional costs
$ 300.00
$ 1000.00
Pre-consultation Fee with Planner (RPP) (optional)
Deposit for professional costs
$ 565.00
*Current Market Value - The current market value determined by either an accredited
appraiser or by a licensed realtor by means of a letter of opinion.
Note - Any additional costs incurred by the Municipality, such as consultation with a solicitor
or planning consultant, are the responsibility of the applicant. If fees for professional services
exceeds the deposit amount, a further deposit will be required before work continues.
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Schedule 'E' to By-law 2025-41
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Type of Structure
Rate to Determine Fee
Minimum Fee
Dwellings, Sleeping
Cabins, Additions,
Commercial
$11.50 per $1,000.00 of construction value or
$1.85 per sqft of gross floor area as defined in
the OBC, whichever is greater
$ 400.00
Boathouses, Garages,
Storage Buildings and
Other similar accessory
structures
$11.50 per $1,000.00 of construction value
or
$0.80 per sqft, which ever is greater
$ 300.00
Repairs or Renovations
$11.50 per $1,000.00 of construction value
or
$0.80 per sqft, which ever is greater
$ 300.00
New or renewal of
Foundation
$11.50 per $1,000.00 of construction value
$ 500.00
Decks
Flat Fee
$ 250.00
Docks
$11.50 per $1,000.00 of construction value
$ 125.00
Plumbing
Flat Fee
$ 150.00
Demolition Permits
Flat Fee
$ 150.00 (Part 9)
$ 300.00
(Commercial)
Change of Use
$11.50 per $1,000.00 of construction value
or
$1.10 per sqft, which ever is greater
$150.00 flat fee if no construction required
$ 250.00
Chimney, Fireplace or
Woodstove
Flat Fee
$ 150.00
Revised Drawings
$ 50.00 per page if plans
reviewed only, $ 100.00 per
page if required after
inspection(s)
Re-Inspection for Failed or
Not Ready (at CBO's
discretion)
$ 50.00 per inspection
At the discretion of the CBO
$ 50.00 per inspection
At the discretion of the CBO
Temporary Permit
$ 85.00 (Flat Rate Tent)
$ 150.00 (Flat Rate - Construction Uses (1
year max.)
$ 85.00
$ 150.00
Farm Buildings on
Registered Farms (OFA#)
$11.50 per $1,000.00 of construction value or
$0.42 per sqft, whichever is greater
$ 200.00
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BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Inactive Permits
Permits outstanding for five years or more and for which there are no records of an active
inspection being done or requested within the previous years.
$ 200.00 Flat Rate
Special Provision
The Chief Building Official may, where a proposed building or structure is not included in the
above, or where there is a dispute, calculate the estimated value at their discretion.
General
1.
Any class of permit with a construction value less than $5,000.00
$ 150.00
2.
Any class of permit with a construction value of $5,001.00 - $15,000.00
$ 300.00
3.
Any class of permit with a construction value of $15,001.00 or more,
Double
permit fee calculated under Schedule "E"
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Schedule 'F' to By-law 2025-41
CEMETERY
Fees are subject to HST
Cemetery Operator Licence #3293741
Description
Ratepayer
Non-Ratepayer
Single Lot
$ 170.00
$ 340.00
Care & Maintenance
$ 290.00
$ 290.00
HST
$ 59.80
$ 81.90
TOTAL
$ 519.80
$ 711.90
Staking/Marking Fee
$ 50.00 plus HST
$ 50.00 plus HST
Transfer Fee - Plus difference
between Resident and Non-Resident
rate, if applicable.
$ 50.00 plus HST
$ 50.00 plus HST
Duplicate Certificate of Internment
Rights
$ 25.00 plus HST
$ 25.00 plus HST
All casket interments are subject to a
licence fee of $12.00 (HST exempt)
which will be remitted to the Ministry
of Consumer Services
$ 12.00
Flat Marker under 173 square inches
No charge
Flat Marker over 173 square inches
$ 113.00 incl. HST
Upright monument up to 4 feet in
height or width
$ 226.00 incl. HST
Each Single Lot may have one casket burial plus an additional two cremation burials over the
casket or a total of four cremations per lot.
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Schedule 'G' to By-law 2025-41
Fire Department
Description
Fee
Vehicle fire or danger of fire dependent on
circumstances and discretion of the Fire
Chief
For each apparatus as follows:
Current MTO Rate plus personnel plus any
additional costs per incident.
Total replacement cost for every or any
damaged unit of equipment or material used
in the cleanup or control of vehicle fire or
motor vehicle collision.
For Roadway Rescue, Motor Vehicle
collision/accident
For each apparatus as follows:
Current MTO Rate plus personnel plus any
additional costs per incident.
Total replacement cost for every or any
damaged unit of equipment or material used
in the cleanup or control of vehicle fire or
motor vehicle collision.
Any other incident (or situation) posing a
threat to persons and or property
including Rescue operations dependent
on circumstances and discretion of the
Fire Chief
For each apparatus as follows:
Current MTO Rate plus personnel plus any
additional costs per incident.
Total replacement cost for every or any
damaged unit of equipment or material used
in the cleanup or control of any incident
posing a threat of fire.
Hazardous materials, environmental spills
or cleanup
For each apparatus as follows:
Current MTO Rate plus personnel plus any
additional costs per incident.
Total replacement cost for every or any
damaged unit of equipment or material used
in the cleanup or control of hazardous
materials or environmental spills.
False Alarms; 1st and 2nd false alarms in
any 12-month period however caused
No Charge
False Alarms; 3rd and subsequent false
alarms in any 12-month period however
caused, at the discretion of the Fire Chie
For each apparatus as follows:
Current MTO Rate plus personnel plus any
additional costs per incident.
Total replacement cost for every or any
damaged unit of equipment or material used
in responding to a false alarm.
For Other Agency response and support,
dependent on circumstances and
discretion of the Fire Chief
For each apparatus as follows:
Current MTO Rate plus personnel plus any
additional costs per incident.
Total replacement cost for every or any
damaged unit of equipment or material used
in incident.
Indemnification Technology: (Municipal
Act, 2001, Section 391 (1))
For each apparatus as follows:
Current MTO Rate plus personnel plus any
additional costs per incident.
Note: Fines and penalties are set out in the specific By-law related to the infraction (such as the
Burning By-law or Fireworks By-law) and are not included in this Fees and Charges By-law.
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Schedule 'H' to By-law 2025-41
Municipal Recovery Rates
Fees are subject to HST
Description
Fee
Administration
Administration Staff
$ 50.00 / hour
Public Works
Tandem Dump Truck
Current rate as per the Ontario Provincial Standard Specification
(OPSS.PROV.127)
Backhoe
Current rate as per the Ontario Provincial Standard Specification
(OPSS.PROV.127)
Grader
Current rate as per the Ontario Provincial Standard Specification
(OPSS.PROV.127)
Public Works Staff Labour
$ 35.00 /person/hour
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Schedule 'I' to By-law 2025-41
RECREATION ACTIVITIES
Description
Current Fee
T-Ball (Fall)
One Child
$ 15.00
One Family
$ 30.00
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Schedule 'J' to By-law 2025-41
SIGNAGE
Description
Current Fee
Ground Sign
$50.00
Fascia (Wall) Sign
$50.00
Ad Board Signs
Ad Board Sign (Initial Fee)
No Charge
Ad Board Licence Fee (Annual)
$ 52.00
Fingerboard Sign Application
Existing Signpost in place
$52.00
Signpost not in place
$70.00
Non-Accessory Signs
Non-Accessory Sign
$50.00
Non-Accessory Sign located on Municipal Property in
accordance with Section 2.10(e) (Permit required)
$50.00 per year
Sign Variances
Sign Variance Application
$100.00 (in addition to the regular
permit fee).
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Schedule 'K' to By-law 2025-41
Description
Current Fee
Saturday Market Vendor Fees
Full Rate - 10 Saturdays
$ 250.00 annually
Drop In
$ 45.00 per market
Youth Entrepreneur (under 18 years of age)
$ 20.00 per market
Thanksgiving Market
Vendor Fee
$ 45.00
Christmas Market
Vendor Fee
$ 45.00