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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MIDLAND
BY-LAW 2026-2
A By-law to amend By-law 2005-51, as amended, to regulate the issuance
of permits for the construction, demolition, alteration of buildings, plumbing and
sewage systems and to repeal By-law 2025-25.
WHEREAS the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the Town of Midland passed By-
law 2005-51 on the Twenty-seventh day of June, 2005 to regulate the issuance of permits
for the construction, demolition, alteration of buildings and plumbing and sewage systems
and all other related services within the boundaries of the Town of Midland;
AND WHEREAS Council deems it necessary to amend "Schedule B" of By-law 2005-51 to
provide for revised permit fees;
AND WHEREAS notice was given of the proposed revised permit fees on the Town's
website and a Public Meeting was held in accordance with the Building Code Act, 1992,
S.O. 1992, c.23 and By-law 2009-20 being the Notice By-law.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
MIDLAND HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That By-law 2025-25 is hereby repealed.
2. That this By-law and the fees as set out in "Schedule B" of this By-law shall come
into force and effect on the 9th day of February 2026.
BY-LAW PASSED AND ENACTED THIS 4th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MIDLAND
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BILL GORDON - MAYOR
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SHERRI EDGAR - CLERK
Written approval of this By-law was given by Mayoral Decision MDE-2026-2 dated
February 4, 2026.
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SCHEDULE "B" BY- LAW 2026-2
PERMIT FEES AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES
INDEX
PART 1 - Terms and Definitions
PART 2 - Fee Calculation Guide
PART 3 - Fee Tables
PART 4 - Refund of Permit Fees
PART 5 - Permit Fee Increases
PART 1 - TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
1.1
Non-defined terms.
1.2
(1)
Definitions of words and phrases used in this Schedule that are not included in
the list of definitions in this Part shall have the meanings which are commonly assigned
to them in the context in which they are used in this Schedule taking into account the
specialized use of terms with the various trades and professions to which the
terminology applies.
Defined Terms.
(1)
The following words and terms in this Schedule have the following
meaning for the purposes of this Schedule.
Archived
means when an active permit is considered archived where
Permit
no inspection has been requested (by the permit holder)
within one year of the date upon which the last Building
Inspection had been performed by the Building Department.
High Density
means apartment buildings (3 units or more), and non-
Residential
dwelling "C" type occupancies such as hotels, motels,
dormitories, lodging, rooming house, etc.
Low Density
means singles, semis, town, row house units, and duplex
Residential
dwellings
Project
means the total estimate value of construction cost, which
Value
includes the cost of construction, professional designer
compensation, and other similar charges.
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PART 2 - FEE CALCULATION GUIDE
2.1
Minimum Permit Fee Calculation and Application Deposit
(1)
Except where a flat fee applies, the minimum fee and/or deposit for any permit
application for work proposed with a Low Density Group C residential
occupancy shall be;
a) $2,421.87- New Building, except for accessory buildings
b) $347.00 - Additions and alterations over 20m2, except for decks
c) $134.55 - All other projects not listed above
(2)
Except where a flat fee applies, the minimum fee and/or deposit for any permit
application for work proposed with a use of other than a Low Density Group C
residential occupancy shall be;
a) $2,724.00 - New Building
b) $545.00 - Additions and alterations over 20m2
c) $208.00 - All other projects not listed above
(3)
Where a flat fee applies, the fee shall be paid at the time of application.
2.2
Total Permit Fee Calculations
(1)
Except as permitted in sentence (2), the summation of all applicable fees
found in Tables 1A to 3F shall result in the total Permit Fee.
(2)
Permit fees may be calculated in accordance to subsection 2.4 of this
schedule.
(3)
Where applicable, permit fees shall be calculated utilizing the metric rates
assigned in the charts below. The Imperial rates assigned in the charts
below are for convenience only.
2.3
Determination of Area Calculations for Permit Fees
(1)
The following method establishing the total floor area shall be used;
a) Each floor area shall be measured between the outside surfaces of exterior
walls, or between the outside surfaces of exterior walls and the centre line
of Firewalls or Party Walls. For structures like Mezzanines, Decks/Porches
and Loading Docks, the area shall be measured between the platform edge
to platform edge, or between the platform edge to an abutting wall face. The
summation of these calculations shall be considered the total gross floor
area.
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b)
A residential basement or a crawlspace contained in whole below grade
and with no interior finishes installed, or where no Use is proposed, shall
not have a permit fee applied.
c)
All walkout basements in dwellings shall have half of their total floor area
calculated to the applicable permit fee.
d)
No deductions shall be made for openings within a Floor, i.e. stairwells,
elevator shafts, service shafts (ducts. etc.). A horizontal plane may be
projected over sloping and stepped Floors to determine Floor area in lieu
of actual surface area.
2.4
Alternative Fee Calculations
(1)
Structures that are of an unusual shape, or where projects are unique in
nature, and where the application fees set out in Part 3 of this Schedule
are not applicable, or would be impractical, the Chief Building Official, at
his discretion, may determine the value of the Building Permit Fee. The
Chief Building Official may utilize some, all, or a combination thereof, of
the following criteria to determine the Building Permit Fee:
a)
Fees listed in Table 3A to 3E of this Schedule may be used to calculate a
permit fee based upon an estimation of staff time that may be spent on the
file.
b)
Apply a fee, or combination of fees listed in Tables 1A to 3E of this
schedule that in the judgment of the Chief Building Official, most closely
reflects the proposed project.
c)
Apply Permit Fee to equal 1.5 % of Project Value as a minimum.
(2)
The Chief Building Official shall report instances where the fee has been
reduced to the relevant Council Committee as part of the monthly Building
Activity Report.
PART 3 - REFUND OF PERMIT FEES
3.1 General Provisions
(1)
Refunds of fees collected under the authority of Tables 1A to 1E, and 2A
to 2E, shall be provided in accordance with other provisions of this Part,
where the;
o
Building Permits have been issued, but no construction has commenced,
o
Building Permits have not been revoked or archived,
o
Building Permit Applications have not expired,
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(2)
Fees collected under the authority of Tables 3A to 3E are non-refundable.
(3)
Refunds of fees collected under the authority of Table 3F, shall be
provided in accordance with other provisions of this Part, where;
o
the building, or any part thereof, has not been occupied prior to the
issuance of an occupancy certificate;
o
a final inspection has been performed which indicates that the project is
completed, and the file may be closed;
3.2
Refund Provisions for Permit Fees found in Tables 1A to 1E and 2A to 2E of
this Schedule
(1)
Requests for refunds must be submitted to the Chief Building Official in
writing who will determine the amount of Permit Fees, if any, that may be
refunded.
(2)
Except as provided in sentence (3), the amount of fees refundable shall
be calculated based on the total of all building permit fees collected under
the authority of Tables 1A to 1E, and 2A to 2E of this Schedule, as follows:
o
75 percent refundable if applicant cancels application prior to building code
plans examination review is performed;
o
50 percent refundable if the Chief Building Official has released the permit
for issuance.
(3)
Notwithstanding sentence (2), no refund shall be made of an amount less
than $100.00
3.3
Refund Provisions for Extra Services Deposit found in Table 3F of this
Schedule and Deposits posted under a Conditional Building Permit.
(1)
Requests for refunds must be submitted to the Chief Building Official in
writing who will determine the amount of the deposits, if any, that may be
refunded, provided the request is received no later than two years after the
date of when occupancy is granted. Upon expiration of the two-year
timeframe noted above, monies collected shall be considered forfeited.
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PART 4 - FEE TABLES
4.1 Classes of Projects and Fee Index
Description
Fee Parameters
1A - New Structures & Additions
Designated Structures - free standing (not listed elsewhere)
Each
$538.19
Docks
Flat Fee
$134.55
Farm Buildings - of low human occupancy
Per sq. m
$4.32
$0.40 per sq.ft
Farm Buildings- (No Architect or Engineer)
Per sq. m
$3.47
$0.32 per sq.ft
Public Pools, or Outdoor Pools (greater than 3.5m deep)
Per Pool
$538.19
Minimum Fee Residential
$134.55
Minimum Fee New Residence
$2,421.87
1B - New Buildings (including additions) by Occupancies
Group A - Assembly Uses
Portable classrooms - per unit
Flat Fee
$627.53
All other buildings - finished
Per sq. m
$19.59
$1.82 per sq.ft
- shell only
Per sq. m
$13.83
$1.28 per sq.ft
Group B - Institutional Uses
All buildings - finished
Per sq. m
$19.59
$1.82 per sq.ft
- shell only
Per sq. m
$13.83
$1.28 per sq.ft
Group C - High Density Residential (Apts, Hotels, etc....)
All buildings - finished
Per sq. m
$20.63
$1.92 per sq.ft
- shell only
Per sq. m
$15.94
$1.48 per sq.ft
Group C - Low Density Residential (Singles, Semis, Towns, etc....).
Including Additions
Individual dwelling - Floor area not listed below
Per sq. m
$17.38
$1.61 per sq.ft
- Finished basement-w/house construction
Per sq. m
$6.19
$0.57 per sq.ft
- Attached garage
Per sq. m
$8.13
$0.75 per sq.ft
- Attached carport bay
Flat Fee
$134.55
- Covered Deck / Porch
Per sq. m
$8.13
$0.75 per sq.ft
- Deck /Porch without roof
Per sq. m
$6.19
$0.57 per sq.ft
- Acc Building/Boathouse (over 200 sf)
Per sq. m
$8.13
$0.75 per sq.ft
- Acc Building/Boathouse (under 200 sf)
Flat Fee
$134.55
Group D, & E - Business Services and Mercantile Uses
Restaurants - finished
Per sq. m
$19.59
$1.82 per sq.ft
- shell only
Per sq. m
$6.48
$0.60 per sq.ft
All other Buildings - finished
Per sq. m
$15.24
$1.42 per sq.ft
- shell only
Per sq. m
$11.66
$1.08 per sq.ft
Group F - Industrial Uses
Gas Bar Canopy/ Car Washes
- finished
Per sq. m
$8.47
$0.79 per sq.ft
- shell only
Per sq. m
$6.48
$0.60 per sq.ft
Fees
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Parking Garages / Warehouse Storage
- finished
Per sq. m
$6.41
$0.60 per sq.ft
- shell only
Per sq. m
$4.91
$0.46 per sq.ft
All other buildings - finished
Per sq. m
$9.73
$0.90 per sq.ft
- shell only
Per sq. m
$7.44
$0.69 per sq.ft
1C - Temporary Structures
Bleachers, Protective Hoarding (partially enclosed), Protective
Tunnels/Walkways (fully enclosed), Temporary Tent up to
225m2
$161.46
Sales Office / Trailers, Temporary Tent greater than 225m2
$290.62
Permanent tent / air supported structure
Per sq. m
$6.30
1D - Demolitions
Whole Structure
- 1 storey, no basement/crawlspace, 60m2 or less
Flat Fee
$134.55
- any other structure not exceeding 60 m2
Flat Fee
$367.05
- any structure over 60 m2
Flat Fee
$1,000.00
Partial (where remaining structure will remain occupied)
- To all uses other than an Individual Residential unit
$7.00
1E - Renovations to Buildings
Group A - Assembly Uses
- Interior alterations / repairs
Per sq. m
$17.30
$1.61 per sq.ft
- Interior finishing of a new shell
Per sq. m
$10.38
$0.96 per sq.ft
Group B - Institutional Uses
- Interior alterations / repairs
Per sq. m
$17.30
$1.61 per sq.ft
- Interior finishing of a new shell
Per sq. m
$10.38
$0.96 per sq.ft
Group C - High Density Residential (Apts, Hotels, etc....)
- Interior alterations / repairs
Per sq. m
$14.11
$1.31 per sq.ft
- Interior finishing of a new shell
Per sq. m
$8.47
$0.79 per sq.ft
Group C - Low Density Residential (Singles, Semis, Towns, etc....)
- Interior alterations /repairs
Per sq. m
$11.89
$1.10 per sq.ft
- Interior finishing/Additional dwelling units
Per sq. m
$7.14
$0.66 per sq.ft
- Finish of basement
Per sq. m
$3.86
$0.36 per sq.ft
Group D, & E - Business Services and Mercantile Uses
- Interior alterations / repairs
Per sq. m
$10.38
$0.96 per sq.ft
- Interior finishing of a new shell
Per sq. m
$8.10
$0.75 per sq.ft
Group F - Industrial Uses
- Interior alterations / repairs
Per sq. m
$2.67
$0.25 per sq.ft
- Interior finishing of a new shell
Per sq. m
$3.47
$0.32 per sq.ft
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Table 2A to 2C - Systems and Services Permit Fees
Irrigation system
- serving individual dwelling properties
Flat Fee
$134.55
- serving all other building properties
Flat Fee
$134.55
On-site Sewage systems
- New - Class 4, or 5 system
Flat Fee
$740.55
- New - Class 1,2 or 3 system
Flat Fee
$427.33
- Alteration to existing on-site sewage system
Flat Fee
$427.33
- Repair to existing on-site sewage system
Per Project
$228.19
- Plan Review of existing for compliance
Per Project
$57.05
- Site Review of existing for compliance
Per Site Visit
$134.55
- Alteration NOT required
Per Site Visit
$134.55
- Alteration required
Flat Fee
$427.33
- New sewage system required
Flat Fee
$740.55
- Re-inspection Program
- initial site inspection
Flat Fee
$186.21
- additional site inspections
Flat Fee
$134.55
Private Fire Hydrant system (wet or dry)
Per Project
$285.24
Sewer Connection from existing septic system
Per Project
$136.70
New Site Servicing - To all projects except Low Density
Residential (Installation of sanitary, storm sewers, and water
distribution service)
Per 30m (or part
thereof)
$186.21
H.V.A.C
- Non-residential
Per Appliance
$186.21
- Residential
Per Project
$161.46
Plumbing
-Fixture not listed below
Flat Fee
$24.76
- Backwater device
- Installed in conjunction with other construction
Flat Fee
$24.76
- Stand-alone installation of one unit
Flat Fee
$134.55
- Stand-alone installation of multiple units
Per Unit
$134.55
- Testable Backflow devices
- Installed in conjunction with other construction
Flat Fee
$24.76
- Stand-alone installation of one unit
Flat Fee
$134.55
- Stand-alone installation of multiple units
Per Unit
$134.55
Fire/Life Safety Systems Installation or upgrade
Per Unit
$134.55
- Fire Alarm system
Per sq. m of area
serviced
$0.64
2A - Site Servicing
- Fees for stand-alone projects or where such features are proposed in additions, renovations or
new construction projects.
2B - Building Mechanical & Fire Safety
- Fees for stand-alone projects or where such features are proposed in additions or renovation
projects.
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- Sprinkler system
Per sq. m of area
serviced
$0.64
Barrier Free walks / ramps (exterior)
Flat Fee
$134.55
Below Grade Exterior Stair
Flat Fee
$134.55
Chutes (Linen / Refuse)
Flat Fee
$134.55
Commercial Cooking Hood
Flat Fee
$321.84
Fire Department Plans Examination
Flat Fee
$134.55
Floor Area Change (new usage of existing)
Per sq. m
$2.54
Mechanical Rooms
Flat Fee
$134.55
Underpinning / Tie Backs / Shoring
Per 10 m (or part
thereof)
$162.53
Rack Storage Systems
Per sq. m
$8.15
Retaining Walls (per OBC)
- Exceeding 1meter in height
Per wall
$618.92
Signs
- Minor Wall signs (254 lb or less) - 1st sign
Flat Fee
$134.55
- for each Minor Wall sign thereafter on same permit
Flat Fee
$59.42
- All other signs
Flat Fee
$321.84
Spray Booths / Dust Collectors
Flat Fee
$618.92
Solid Fuel Appliance c/w Chimney System
Flat Fee
$321.84
Residential pool enclosure - no deck
Flat Fee
$134.55
Tables 3A to 3F - Applications & Administractive Fees & Deposits
3A - Permit Applications & Active Permits
Additional Inspections
Per Inspection
$134.55
Change of Use Application
- No construction proposed or required
Per Application
$134.55
- Compensating construction is required
See Section 1F
Agreements
- Simple Agreement
Per Agreement
$260.49
- Conditional building permit, DC deferral agreement or
similar agreement
Per Agreement
$2,260.41
- plus, Third Party Review
Deferral of revocation of building permit
Per Permit
$134.55
Lot Grading Approvals from Town Engineer
- Administrative assistance for Town Engineer review for an
individual dwelling
Per Project
$387.50
- Other buildings or additional Town Engineer review
Per Project
$134.55
Processing and collection of applicable law approvals
- Per Individual Dwelling (houses)
Per Project
$67.81
2C - Miscellaneous Elements
- Fees for stand-alone projects or where such features are proposed in additions, renovations or
new construction projects.
Out of pocket cost recovery +
15%
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- For all other Buildings or Structures
Per Project
$150.69
- plus, Third Party Review
Request to use Alternative Solution
Per Request
$1,184.02
- plus, Third Party Review of design submission
Request for CBO to accept Alternative Material
Per Request
$1,184.02
- plus, Third Party Review of design submission
Out of pocket
cost recovery
+ 10%
Request for Partial Permit
Per Request
$226.04
- plus, Third Party Review of design submission
Review of revised permit documents
Per Hour
$134.55
Site Visits - prior to permit issuance
Per Site Visit
$134.55
Third Party Review
Transfer of Permit to new property owner
Per Permit
$134.55
Review of permit file documents
Per Hour
$134.55
Maintenance Fee of all files not closed within 24 months
Per Year
$200.00
Third Party Review
Construct or Demolish without Permit Issued
- Prior to the issuance of an Order pursuant to the Building
Code Act
- Order pursuant to the Building Code Act
Per Order Issued
$247.57
- Order not complied with, additional site inspections to
review status of non-compliance
Per Inspection
$123.78
- Order registered on title
Per Order
$371.35
- Issuance of Summons
Per Summons
plus legal expense $371.35
Other Non-compliance Building Code Act & Code Matters
- Order to Comply pursuant to the Building Code Act
Per Order Issued
$247.57
- Stop Work Order pursuant to the Building Code Act
Per Order Issued
$247.57
- Unsafe Order pursuant to the Building Code Act
N/A
3C - Investigations
- To offset additional investigative and administrative costs, the following fees apply;
Double normal permit fee
$15,000.00 max
Out of pocket cost recovery +
15%
Out of pocket cost recovery +
15%
Out of pocket cost recovery +
15%
Out of pocket cost recovery +
15%
3B - Archived Permit
- Notwithstanding the fees described below, the fee applied to reactivate a permit shall not exceed
the original permit fee value
Out of pocket cost recovery +
15%
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- Order not complied with, additional site inspections to
review status of non-compliance
Per Inspection
$134.55
- Order registered on title
- Issuance of Summons
3E - Miscellaneous Clerical Functions
Building Compliance Title Search or Septic Use permit
Septic use permit
Flat Fee
$26.91
Regular response
Flat Fee
$53.82
48 hr "quick" response
Flat Fee
$134.55
Compliance Letters to other Government Authorities
- Unrelated to a active permit or permit application
Per Letter
$123.78
- Where there is a active permit or permit application
Per Letter
$123.78
Consent Application Review
Per Application
$136.70
Special Requests for File Research
Per Hour +HST
$134.55
Emergency Call
Per Hour
$344.44
Credit Card transactions
Group A, B, C - High Density Residential, D, E, & F
- New, Additions & Renovations
Per 100 m2 (or
part thereof)
$161.46
- Stand-alone projects not applicable to above
Per Project
$538.19
Group C - Low Density Residential (singles, towns, etc...)
- New Dwelling
Per Project
$538.19
- All other projects
Per Project
$269.10
Exemptions - Tents, Signs, residential decks & sheds
Lot Grading Deposit - All other projects (unless otherwise
specified in a development agreement)
Per Lot
$5,000.00
Cost recovery + 15%
Cost recovery + 15%
3% convenience fee or fees as
charged by the third-party
service provider.
3F - Extra Services Deposit
- Collected at permit issuance to offset any additional inspection and administrative costs not
anticipated but incurred by the municipality during a project.
- Any fees deducted from the deposit shall be calculated in accordance with Table 3A to 3E of this
schedule.
- Unused portion of deposit is fully refundable, see Part 4 of this schedule for details