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# User Fees
The Township of Minden Hills establishes administrative fees and user charges as required. These charges are reviewed by Council and adopted through by-law.
Administration, Finance and Tax Fees
These fees are sourced from Schedule B of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
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**Administration, Finance and Tax Fees**
| Service | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Commissioning of Documents | $10.00 |
| Photocopies | $0.50 per black and white page $1.00 per colour page |
| Township Flags | $50.00 |
| Lottery Licences | 3% of the value of the total prize to be awarded |
| Tax Certificate | $70.00 |
| Statement of Account, Taxes or Water | $10.00 |
| Duplicate Billing Notice, Taxes or Water or Accounts Receivable | $10.00 |
| NSF (Non Sufficient Funds) or Returned Payment | $50.00 |
| Transfer Balance and Overpayments | $25.00 |
| Addition to the Roll (per addition) | $25.00 |
| Mortgage Company Billings | $5.00 per roll/per billing |
| Reminders or Arrears Notices | $5.00 per tax and/or water and sewer account |
| Past Due and Outstanding Accounts | 1.25% per month, added on the first day of each and every month that amounts are outstanding |
| Burial Permit and Death Registrations (In and out of town) | $20.00 |
| Rental of Council Chambers by "For Profit" Organizations | $190.00 per day or $25.00 per hour plus HST. |
| Marriage License | $125.00 |
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**Tax Sale Costs**
| Service | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Tax Registration - File Sent for Processing | $500.00 |
| Registration of Tax Arrears Certificate | $500.00 |
| First Notice of Tax Arrears Certificate | $200.00 |
| Final Notice of Tax Arrears Certificate | $200.00 |
| Cancellation of Tax Arrears Certificate | $200.00 |
| Preparation of Extension Agreement & By-law | $500.00 |
| Township Tax Sale | $1,000.00 |
| Consulting Fees and Township incurred expenses for Tax Registration | Actual Associated Costs |
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**Freedom of Information Request Fees**
| Service | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Application Fee | $5.00 per request |
| Search and Preparation Fee | $7.50 per quarter hour |
| Photocopying Fee | $0.20 |
Building Fees
Please view our Building Permits page to learn more. These fees are sourced from Schedule A of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
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**Building Permit and Service Fees**
| Permit or Service | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| To construct a dwelling or addition to a dwelling plus buildings used for human habitation such as bunkies and private cabins | $1.00 per square foot |
| To construct an accessory building or addition to an accessory building | $0.80 per square foot |
| To demolish a building | $150.00 |
| To construct a deck | $200.00 |
| To construct a commercial or industrial building | $1.10 per square foot |
| To construct a tent over 60 square metres | $100.00 |
| To transfer an existing permit | $150.00 |
| To change use of a building | $100.00 |
| To construct a foundation, unfinished | $0.60 per square foot |
| To construct a foundation, finished | $1.00 per square foot |
| To install a swimming pool | $150.00 |
| Solid Fuel Burning Appliance / HVAC System / Chimney - IE Woodstove / Furnace | $150.00 |
| To construct an Agricultural Building | $0.50 per square foot |
| Minimum fee for any building permit | $350.00 which includes admin fee of $200.00 |
| Plumbing permit | $200.00 dwellings $100.00 plus $5 per fixture ICI Basic Fee of $75 when plumbing is in conjunction with other construction |
| To renovate an existing building | $0.55 per square foot for dwellings $0.65 per square foot for ICI buildings |
| Building without a permit | Double the standard fee. |
| Re-inspection Fee | $100.00 |
| Conditional Permit | $100.00 plus applicable Building Permit fees |
| Application for a Sewage System - Classes 2, 3, 4 and 5 | $875.00 |
| Septic Permit for an Addition, Renovation, Change of Use or Tank Change | $450.00 |
| Septic Permit Review (For Change of a Design Requiring a Site Visit) | $250.00 |
| **Other Fees** | |
| File Search Request and Response Letter (Part 8) | $50.00 |
| **Class** | **FEE** |
| Sidewalk Table and Chair Policy | $100.00 per year |
| Administration Fee, Non-refundable To accompany all applications for a building permit (excluding all Septic fees, Dog Fees and Sidewalk Policy) | $200.00 Flat Rate |
| Annual Maintenance Fee, Non-refundable | $300.00 |
| Revised Plans Review (Existing permits only) | $100.00 |
| Refreshment Vehicle Fee, annual | $500.00 |
| **Short-Term Rentals** | |
| Initial Licence Fee for Short-Term Rental Premises | $500.00 |
| Annual Renewal Fee for Short-Term Rental Premises | $500.00 |
| Change of Information for Short-Term Rental | $150.00 |
| Inspection Fee - Per Occurrence | $150.00 |
| Non-Compliance Re-Inspection Fee | $150.00 |
| **Septic Re-Inspection Program** | |
| Septic inspection fee - Complete by Township or Township's agent (per inspection/site visit) | $220.00 |
Cemetery Fees
Visit our Cemeteries page to learn more. These fees are sourced from Schedule G of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
**Interment Rights in a Regular Full Burial Plot (in addition to interment rights) at the Bethel, Gelert, Minden or Twelve Mile Cemeteries**
| Type | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Residents\* | $950.00 |
| Non-residents Surcharge on Interment Rights in a Regular Plot (in addition to interment rights) | $950.00 |
* Includes rights to inter up to 1 casket and 2 cremains or 4 cremains plus 4 cornerstones and installation.
* The greater of 40% and $290.00 of the full burial lot purchase fee is transferred to a Care and Maintenance Trust Fund as per legislation.
**Interment Rights in Cremation Plots**
| Type | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Residents\* | $500.00 |
| Non-resident | $1,000.00 |
* Includes rights to inter up to 2 cremains.
* Identity of intended interred must be declared at the time of cemetery lot purchase, or an administrative service charge shall apply.
* The greater of 40% and $175.00 of the in-ground cremation burial lot purchase fee is transferred to a Care and Maintenance Trust Fund as per legislation.
**Interment Rights in Columbaria at Minden or Twelve Mile Cemeteries**
| Type | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Residents\* | $1,000.00 |
| Non-residents | $2,000.00 |
* Includes rights to inter up to 2 cremains in one 12" x 12" niche.
* Identity of intended interred must be declared at the time of purchase, or an administrative service charge shall apply.
* The greater of 15% and $165.00 of the cremation niche cemetery lot purchase fee is transferred to a Care and Maintenance Trust Fund as per legislation.
\* The Resident Rate for a cemetery lot purchase applies to Permanent or Seasonal landowners who currently own property within the County of Haliburton. Resident shall also include an individual who has filled one of the previous criteria but has sold or relocated outside of the County of Haliburton within the previous twenty-four months in order to receive long-term care, or at the discretion of the Cemetery Board.
**Opening and Closing Fees - All Cemeteries (Weather Permitting)**
| Type | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Adult Casket Burial | $1,500.00 |
| Winter Casket Burial | actual costs incurred plus 10% |
| In-ground Cremains | $300.00 |
| Columbaria Niche | $225.00 |
| Saturday Interment Surcharge for Caskets | $200.00 |
| Saturday Interment Surcharge for Cremains and Columbaria Niche | $100.00 |
| Surcharge for Late Interments After 3:00 PM | $150.00 |
| Casket Disinterment | Actual Cost incurred plus 10% |
| Cremains Disinterment | $425.00 |
**Marker and Cornerstone Costs**
| Type | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Removal of Sod for Flat Markers | $75.00 |
| Foundation Installations | $300.00 |
| Columbaria Niche Lettering | $500.00 |
| Columbaria Niche Year of Passing | $300.00 |
| Purchase and Installation of Cornerstones | $200.00 |
**Marker Care and Maintenance**
| Type | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Flat, at least 173 square inches | $0.00 |
| Flat, 173 square inches or larger | $100.00 |
| Upright, less than 4 feet including base | $200.00 |
| Upright, greater than 4 feet including base | $400.00 |
**Administrative and Other Fees**
| Type | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Administrative Fee | $50.00 |
| Change of Interment Rights | $100.00 |
| Transfer of Interment Rights | $100.00 |
| Assisting Family to Determine/Document Interment Rights | $50.00 per lot |
| Vault Storage (Storage of remains for spring interment.) | $200.00 |
Community Centre Fees
For more information on our Community Centres, please visit our Community Centres page. These fees are sourced from Schedule H of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
### Irondale Community Centre
**Irondale Community Centre Fees**
| Service | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Hourly Rate (minimum two hour rental, full kitchen use) | $17.00 |
| Entire Property | $111.00 per day |
### Lochlin Community Centre
The Lochlin Community Centre is currently closed and unable to be rented.
### Minden Community Centre
**Minden Community Centre Rental Fees**
| Rental | Full Rate (Day or Night) | 4 Hours (Minimum Charge) | 1 Hour |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Room 1 | $286.50 | Not available | $36.00 |
| Kitchen (day or night rate) | $70.25 | Not available. | Not available. |
| Room 2 | $172.00 | Not available | $21.00 |
| Warm Viewing Area | $172.00 | $86.00 | Not available |
| Room 1 & 2 | $401.50 | $171.50 | Not available |
| Room 1 & Warm Viewing Area | $391.25 | $172.00 | Not available |
| Full Auditorium (rooms 1, 2 and kitchen) | $486.50 | Not available. | Not available |
**Other Fees**
| Type | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Special Occasion Permit Surcharge | $120.00 |
| Security/Damage Deposit | $216.00 |
| Friday Night Setup for Weekend Functions | $195.00 |
| Sound System Rental | $58.00 |
All prices are before applicable taxes and fees and are subject to change. Please contact the Community Services Department for confirmation.
All Facility Bookings require payment of deposit at time of booking (cash, debit, cheque, visa or mastercard). Balance of facility rental booking is due 30 days prior to booked date. Tentative bookings are not available. Bookings can be secured over the phone with a credit card payment.
All liquor licenced events require $5 Million in liability coverage. If proof of insurance cannot be provided, then insurance can be purchased through the department via the LCIS program.
**Cancellation Fees**
| Type | Refund Rate |
| --- | --- |
| More than 30 days notice. | $50.00 Administrative fee |
| Less than 30 days notice. | 40% Refund |
| Cancellation by Management due to violation of facility use rules. | No Refund |
Community Services Advertising Fees
These fees are sourced from Schedule J of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
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**S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Centre Interior Advertising Fees**
| Location | Size | Annual Rate | Set-up Fee |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rink/Wall Board | 3 feet by 8 feet | $440.00 | $575.00 |
| Olympia | Variable | $315.00 | $420.00 |
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**Snowmobile and ATV Trail Advertising Fees**
| Location | Size | Annual Rate | Set-up Fee |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All | 8.5 inch by 11 inch sign at 5 locations | $210.00 | $210.00 |
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**Mobile Highway Sign Advertising Fees**
| Location | Size | Annual Rate | Set-up Fee |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Water Street | 4 lines of 15 characters per line | $10.50 per two (2) week block | $30.00 |
| Scotch Line Landfill | 4 lines of 15 characters per line | $10.50 per two (2) week block | $30.00 |
**Note:** All prices are before tax and are subject to change. Please contact the Community Services Department for confirmation.
The set-up fee will be charged for material and installation costs when an advertiser is first starting a new Advertising Space or when a current advertiser wishes to change their existing sign artwork.
The set-up fee will be charged for mobile highway signs for staff to put up and take down.
The Annual Rate will be the yearly rental fee charged for advertising with the Township of Minden Hills during a 12 month period starting August 1 through July 31 of the next year. Rental contracts will start on August 1 of each year. Those contracts that start between August 1 and July 31 will be prorated.
Cultural Centre Fees
To learn more about the Cultural Centre, please visit our Arts and Culture section and view our Cultural Centre Rentals page. These fees are sourced from Schedule D of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
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**Admission and Programming Fees**
| Type | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Individuals | General Admission by donation |
| Minden Hills Cultural Centre Foundation (MHCCF) Members | No charge |
| School Groups - 1/2 day (2 hour program) | $5.00 per student ($100.00 minimum), HST exempt |
| School Groups - Full day (4 hour program) | $8.00 per student ($200.00 minimum), HST exempt |
| Bus Group with Guided Tour (90 minutes) | $5.00 per person plus HST |
| School Break Half-day Programs - children | $20 per participant per day, HST exempt |
| Christmas Market Vendor | $20.00 |
| Daily Drop-in Programs | Admission by donation |
| Admission to Presentations and Art Talks | Admission by donation |
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**Other Fees**
| Item | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Image Reproduction Fees | $10.00 per image (black and white) |
| Photocopy Fees | $50.00 minimum charge for mailed photocopies |
| Speakers Fee | $40.00 for a maximum of one hour plus mileage at the current township rate |
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**Cultural Centre Rental Fees**
| Facility | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Centre Grounds | $200.00 per day |
| Common Room - hourly | $35.00 |
| Common Room - 1/2 day | $50.00 |
| Common Room - Full Day | $100.00 |
| Use of Grounds for Photos | $25.00 |
**Note:**Rental Fees are based on use during regular open hours of 10 AM to 4 PM. An additional fee of $25.00 per hour applies to use after 4:00 PM.
Fire Services Fees
Visit our Fire and Emergency Services page for more details. These fees are sourced from Schedule C of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
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**Fire Services Fees**
| Service | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Fire Reports and File Searches | $50.00 payable upon receipt of report |
| Photographs | $1.00 per photo |
| Fire Inspections | $100.00 payable before inspection commenced |
| Fire Inspections - re-inspections | $75.00 administration Fee - cost for the work involved to follow up, re-inspect a property and letters |
| Fire and Fire Route Re-inspections | $75.00 administration fee - cost for the work involved to follow up, re-inspect a property and letters |
| Burning Permit - Daytime Open Air Burning Permits - Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural, Construction burning | $150.00 payable upon receipt of permit |
| Response to Nuisance Alarms\*\* | $150.00 administration fee plus actual costs incurred for second and subsequent nuisance alarms in any calendar year |
| Responses to Motor Vehicle Accidents on Provincial Highways | Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation. |
| Fire Extinguisher Training | $50.00 per person |
\*\* Fee for operation crews and vehicles dispatched to a specific address other than a single family home in response to an alarm without just cause. Response to alarms occurring as a result of work being performed on a fire alarm system or emergency system without proper notification to the Fire Department.
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**Burning Complaint Investigations**
| Service | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Burning during a burn ban with or without a permit | $800.00 |
| Burning during the day without a permit | $500.00 |
| Burning of garbage or non-approved waste | $500.00 |
| Fee for service for an incident caused by negligence | $750.00 per hour |
| Not monitoring or attending to fire, allowing fire to spread to bush, not providing safety to the community. | Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation and other Outdoor burning fees. |
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**Fireworks Permit Fees**
| Service | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Fireworks Display Permit Class | $150.00 payable upon receipt of permit |
| Fireworks Vendor License application | $150.00 payable upon receipt of permit |
| Firework Complaint Investigations | Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation and other Outdoor burning fees. |
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**Outdoor Burning Fees/Firework and Burn Complaints Response (Costs Incurred)**
| Service | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Equipment (Pumper and Tanker) | Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation. |
| Rescue Vehicle | Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation. |
| 4x4 Utility/ATV | $80.00 per hour |
| Personnel | Pursuant to the current hourly rates in effect, plus the 15% payroll burden. |
| Command Vehicle | Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation. |
| Non-Emergency Service Rendered | Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation will be charged at the discretion of the Fire Chief or his/her Designate |
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**Responses to Motor Vehicle Accidents on Provincial Highways**
| Service | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Responses to motor vehicle accidents on Provincial Highways | Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation. |
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**Responses to all other Motor Vehicle Accidents, including Motor Vehicle Fires, Quad/OHV/ATV, Snowmobiles and Watercraft Incidents or Fires**
| Service | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Equipment (Pumper and Tanker) | Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation. |
| Personnel | Pursuant to the current hourly rates in effect, plus the 15% payroll burden. |
| Command Vehicle | Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation. |
| Non-Emergency Service Rendered | Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation will be charged at the discretion of the Fire Chief or their designate. |
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**Unsafe Building or Condition Abatement Fees**
| Service | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Unsafe Building or Condition Abatement; including recovering the cost for anything that is done pursuant to section 33, 21, 25, 26 and section 15 of the FFPA, to the owner or the person having control of the land or premises | Fee related directly to the cost of materials, equipment including labour and any special suppression equipment |
| Equipment (Pumper and Tanker) | Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation. |
| Personnel | Pursuant to the current hourly rates in effect, plus the 15% payroll burden. |
| Command Vehicle | Fee pursuant to the current schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation. |
These fees include cost recovery for services, materials, equipment, labour and any special suppression equipment pursuant to section 15, 21, 25, 26 and 33 of the FFPA and are charged to the owner or the person in control of the land or premises.
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**Other Cost Recovery Fees**
| Item | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Fee recovery for the replacement/repair and/or cleaning of front line and personal protective equipment | Fee pursuant to actual cost for cleaning, repair or replacement. |
| Special Requested Services | Fee pursuant to actual cost. |
| Fire Hose Replacement due to damages caused by others such as driving over a hose on scene | Fee pursuant to actual replacement cost. |
| Non-legislated Fire Safety Plan Review (Reviews that are not required under the Ontario Fire Code. Fire Inspector rate, minimum 3 hours). | $50.00 per hour, minimum 3 hrs. |
| Lock Box for Fire Access | $225.00 |
Note: For reference, where a fee is charged pursuant to schedule established by the Ministry of Transportation, the 2024 hourly rate is $559.86.
Landfill and Waste Management Fees
For more information please view our Garbage and Recycling page. These fees are sourced from Schedule I of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
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**Current Waste Disposal Fees**
| | |
| --- | --- |
| **Type** | **Fee** |
| Minimum Charge | $10.00 |
| Bagged Household Waste - Within Bag Limit | No Charge |
| Bagged Household Waste - Over Bag Limit Per Bag | $3.00 |
| Bagged Household Waste - Unsorted Per Bag | $6.00 |
| Garbage - Loose Household Waste Unsorted (pick up or trailer, bins, dump trucks) Per Cubic Yard | $55.00 |
| Garbage - Compacted Household Waste Sorted Per Cubic Yard | $40.00 |
| Compacted Waste Unsorted Per Cubic Yard | $55.00 |
| Tires | No Charge |
| CFC Appliances (Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, etc.) Per Unit | $40.00 |
| CFC Appliances Tagged by a Certified Freon Removal Technician | No Charge |
| Furniture Per Unit | $20.00 |
| Mattress/Box Spring Per Unit | $30.00 |
| Construction Material Sorted (pick-up or trailer, bins, dump trucks) Per Cubic Yard | $80.00 |
| Construction Material Unsorted Per Cubic Yard | $160.00 |
| Approved Contaminated Soil per Cubic Yard | $100.00 |
| Brush Per Cubic Yard | $20.00 |
| Yard Waste (leaves, grass clippings, pinecones) | No Charge |
| Shingles Unsorted Per Cubic Yard | $100.00 |
| Shingles - Sorted Per Cubic Yard | $40.00 |
| Boats Per Foot | $15.00 |
| Propane Tanks | No Charge, where accepted |
| E-Waste (TV, monitors, etc.) | No charge, where accepted |
| Scrap Metal and non-CFC Appliances | No charge, where accepted |
**Future Waste Disposal Fees**
Notwithstanding the date of enactment of By-law 26-52, the fees and charges set out in Schedule I, Waste Disposal Sites, shall take effect on the first day the Scotch Line Transfer Station commences operations.
| Type | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum Charge | $10.00 |
| Bagged Household Garbage, Over Bag Limit | $3.00 per bag |
| Loose Garbage | $150.00 per tonne |
| Refrigerant items (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, water coolers, and dehumidifiers) | $40.00 per unit |
| Large bulky items | $180.00 per tonne |
| Mattress or Box Spring | $30.00 per unit |
| Construction and demolition waste | $200.00 per tonne |
| Mixed loads\* (cannot include blue box materials, or other divertible materials) | $290.00 per tonne |
| Approved Contaminated Soil | $75.00 per tonne |
| Brush | $90.00 per tonne $20.00 per cubic yard for sites without scales |
| Shingles | $85.00 per tonne |
| Vehicle weight | $15.00 each |
\*Mixed loads means a load of waste containing two or more waste streams where no reasonable effort has been made to separate the materials into their respective waste streams. Cannot include blue box materials, or other divertible materials.
**Waste Management Services**
| Service | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Replacement Waste Disposal Card | No charge, one free replacement waste disposal card per term of the card. Beyond the one free replacement card, $3 per square if the damaged card is exchanged for a new card. |
| Replacement / Additional Waste Site Access Card | No charge, one free additional Waste Site Access Card per term of the card. $5.00 for each additional Waste Site Access Card. |
| Cottage Kits | $5.00 per kit or $45.00 for 10 kits |
Lease of Municipal Property Fees
These fees are sourced from Schedule K of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
| | |
| --- | --- |
| **Service** | **Fee** |
| Rental of municipal lands for parking and/or construction staging areas for temporary projects - per month | $500.00 |
| Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - per hour (fee is determined by the total time the vehicle is connected to the charging station) | $2.50 |
Local Community Insurance Services Fees
View our Event Insurance page for more information. These fees are sourced from Schedule L of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
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**Non-sporting Events or Occasions - No Alcohol**
| Number of People Attending | Hourly Rate | 4 Hour Event | Per Day | 4+ Day Event |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0 to 50 | $1.30 | $5.40 | $12.50 | Referral |
| 51 to 500 | $4.30 | $21.60 | $18.45 | Referral |
| 500+ | Referral | Referral | Referral | Referral |
| Picnics up to 250 | | | $2.85 per day | |
| Meetings, seminars, speakers, workshops/classroom instruction - 0 to 50 | | | $2.90 per rental | |
| Meetings, seminars, speakers, workshops/classroom instruction - 51-500 | | | $3.25 per rental | |
| Meetings, seminars, speakers, workshops/classroom instruction - 500+ | | | Referral | |
#### **These events must not involve alcohol in order for coverage to be available.**
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**Non-sporting Events or Occasions - With Alcohol**
| Number of People Attending | Per Day Event | 4+ Day Event |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 0 to 500 | $75.60 | Referral |
| 500+ | Referral | Referral |
The coverage options above are available for non-sporting events and occasions including anniversaries, arts, art shows and exhibits, auctions, banquets, bazaars, birthday parties, bridge, chess clubs, crafts, dance parties, dance recitals, concerts, dinners, engagement parties (e.g. Jack and Jill events), fashion shows, graduations, music recitals or other family celebrations (e.g. christenings, showers, graduations etc.), photo shoots, religious services, retirement parties, reunions, seasonal markets, talent shows, theatre performances, weddings or other ceremonies.
You will be referred to Minden Hills' insurance provider for any activities not indicated above or for coverage types that are listed as being available for referral.
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**Low Risk Sporting Events and Activities**
| Number of People Attending | Hourly Rate | Per Day | Per Season |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0 to 50 | $1.85 | $13.35 | $48.00 |
| 51 to 100 | $2.50 | $25.40 | $60.00 |
| 101+ | $3.70 | $27.00 | $60.00 |
The coverage options above are available for the following low-risk sporting events and activities: Badminton, baton twirling, bowling, curling, dance lessons, horseshoes, lawn bowling, public skating, shuffle board, table tennis, tai chi, and tennis.
You will be referred to Minden Hills' insurance provider for any coverage types that are listed as being available for referral.
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**Medium Risk Sporting Events and Activities**
| Number of People Attending | Hourly Rate | Per Day | Per Season |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0 to 50 | $3.70 | $27.00 | $88.00 |
| 51 to 100 | $6.15 | $37.80 | $110.00 |
| 101+ | $9.50 | $43.20 | Referral |
The coverage options above are available for the following medium-risk sporting events and activities: non-organized youth sports - i.e. baseball, basketball, broomball, cheerleading, cricket, dodge ball, dry land training, field hockey, figure skating, fitness classes, frisbee (including ultimate frisbee), handball, non-contact sports, pickle ball, racquet ball, roller skating, slo-pitch, soccer, squash, t-ball, track & field, volleyball, yoga, dancing, power skating, speed skating, synchronized skating, splash pads.
You will be referred to Minden Hills' insurance provider for any activities not indicated above or for coverage types that are listed as being available for referral. Any single sporting event being held for more than one consecutive day will also be referred to Minden Hills' insurance provider for coverage options.
**Note:**All prices are before applicable taxes and fees and are subject to change. Please contact the Community Services Department for confirmation. If an hourly rate charge exceeds a one day rate, the day rate will be charged.
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| **Exclusions:** Alpine skiing, bike racing, boxing, climbing walls, contact sports (including pick up hockey, pick up lacrosse, martial arts, touch/flag football), cycling, gymnastics, horse related, kabaddi, kayaking, kickboxing, motor vehicle activities, rugby, scuba diving, sledge hockey, ball/roller/floor hockey, skateboarding, snowboarding, tackle football, wrestling, athletic schools, festivals, fairs, deep frying at concessions/kiosks/vendors, professional performers or members of the Actors Guild, and organized sports teams/leagues/tournaments. |
Marriage Fees
Visit our Marriage Licences page to learn more. These fees are sourced from Schedule B of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
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**Marriage Licence and Related Fees**
| Service | Cost |
| --- | --- |
| Marriage Licence Fee | $125.00 |
Parks and Recreation Facilities Fees
These fees are sourced from Schedule H of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
### S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena
For more details, please view the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena page and our Arena and Ice Rentals information.
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**Arena and Ice Rental Rates**
| Service | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Non-primetime Ice Rental per hour (Monday to Friday before 4:00 PM) | $87.55 Resident rate $109.45 Non-resident rate |
| Minor Group Ice per hour | $87.55 Resident Rate, $109.45 \*Non-resident rate |
| Primetime Ice Rental (Weekdays after 4:00 PM, All Weekends) | $125.00 Resident rate, $156.25 \*Non-resident rate |
| Tournament Ice Rental | $133.33 per hour |
| Stat Days | Additional 20 percent |
| Summer Ice per hour - Hockey School, other groups June 1 to August 31 | $233.80 Resident rate, $292.25 \*Non-resident rate |
| Summer Ice per hour - Minor Hockey, Skating Club June 1 to August 31 | $130.00 Resident rate ($145.50 Resident rate effective June 1, 2026) $162.50 \*Non-resident rate, ( \*Non-resident rate $181.85 effective June 1, 2026) |
| Figure Skating Ticket Ice Rental | $4.75 per person; $42.75 - 10 passes |
| Community Centre Room Rental for Minor Hockey or Figure Skating when the rental includes a minimum of 4 hours of ice rental per day. | $43.50 per hour, maximum $108 per day |
| Permit Cancellations by Contract holders Casual, One Time, or Seasonal | $30.00 |
| Birthday Party Rental - Ice (50 minutes), Community Room 2 (3 hours includes setup and takedown) - Winter Ice | $150.00 |
| Birthday Party Rental - Ice (50 minutes), Community Room 1 (3 hours includes setup and takedown) - Winter Ice | $175.00 |
| Birthday Party Rental - Ice (50 minutes), Community Room 2 (3 hours includes setup and takedown) - Summer Ice | $270.00 |
| Birthday Party Rental - Ice (50 minutes), Community Room 1 (3 hours includes setup and takedown) - Summer Ice | $300.00 |
| Rink Area Rental | $1,147.50 per day or night |
| Special Occasion Permit Surcharge | $222.50 |
| Hourly Rate for floor sports | $55.50 |
\* Definition of "Non-resident": The non-resident rate applies to an organization or individual that does not reside or pay property taxes within the County of Haliburton.
### Fairgrounds
Learn more by visiting our Fairground Rentals page.
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**Fairground Rental Fees**
Fairground Rental Fees
| Service | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Full fairground, per day, including washrooms | $343.00 |
| Full fairground, subsequent consecutive days (2nd, 3rd etc.) | $200.00 |
| Half fairground, per day, including washrooms | $172.00 |
| Half fairground, subsequent consecutive days | $105.00 |
| Permanent Washrooms (located in the upper fairground) | $114.00 per day |
| Horse Ring Rental (Association Day Rate) | $57.00 |
| Horse Ring Rental (Day Rate) | $114.00 |
| Permission to host Overnight Camping | $343.50 |
### Gymnasium
View our Gymnasium page for more information.
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**Gymnasium Rental Fees**
| Type | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Full Court, Adult | $49.50 per hour |
| Full Court, Youth/Senior | $34.50 per hour |
| Half Court, Adult | $34.50 per hour |
| Half Court, Youth/Senior | $23.25 per hour |
| Equipment Rental | $11.00 per session |
| Birthday Party Youth (up to 13 years old) Gymnasium (1 hour), Community Room 2 (3 hours includes setup and takedown) and regular equipment (floor hockey, basketball, pickleball, etc.) | $100.00 |
| Birthday Party Youth (up to 13 years old) Gymnasium (1 hour) + Bouncy Castle, Community Room 2 (3 hours includes setup and take down) | $150.00 + $100.00 refundable equipment deposit |
| Birthday Party Youth (up to 13 years old) Gymnasium (1 hour), Community Room 1 (3 hours includes setup and takedown) and regular equipment (floor hockey, basketball, pickleball, etc.) | $125.00 |
| Birthday Party Youth (up to 13 years old) Gymnasium (1 hour) + Bouncy Castle, Community Room 1 (3 hours includes setup and take down) | $175.00 + $100.00 refundable equipment deposit |
### Baseball Diamonds
View our Sports Fields and Courts page for more information.
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**Baseball Diamond Rental Fees for Tournaments (Lower Washrooms Included)**
| Type | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Multiple Diamonds (up to 3) | $343.50 per day |
| Multiple Diamonds subsequent consecutive days | $219.00 per day |
| Single Diamond | $171.25 per day |
| Single Diamond subsequent consecutive days | $86.00 per day |
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**Per Game Baseball League Fees**
| Type | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Adult Recreational | $18.25 |
| Youth Recreational | $12.00 |
| Youth Competitive | $14.00 |
| Lights Surcharge (if applicable) | $12.00 |
| Additional Ball Diamond Dragging / Lining | $17.25 |
### Other Fees
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**Other Parks and Recreational Facilities Fees**
| Service | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Bouncy Castle per hour (gymnasium use only, gym rental additional fee) | $75.00 +$100.00 refundable equipment deposit |
| Fence Installation | $334.15 |
| Picnic Shelter Rental | $29.25 per day |
| Function in Parks\* (Weddings, Picnics, Etc.) | $57.00 per day |
| Special Rental of Parks by Vendor\* | $546.50 per term of rental agreement |
\* Non-exclusive use of parks. Parks will remain open to the public.
All prices are before applicable taxes and fees and are subject to change. Please contact the Community Services Department for confirmation.
All Facility Bookings require payment of deposit at time of booking (cash, debit, cheque, visa or mastercard). Balance of facility rental booking is due 30 days prior to booked date. Tentative bookings are not available. Bookings can be secured over the phone with a credit card payment.
All liquor licenced events require $5 Million in liability coverage. If proof of insurance cannot be provided, then insurance can be purchased through the department via the LCIS program.
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**Cancellation Fees**
| Type | Refund Rate |
| --- | --- |
| More than 30 days notice. | $50.00 Administrative fee |
| Less than 30 days notice. | 40% Refund |
| Cancellation by Management due to violation of facility use rules. | No Refund |
Parks and Recreation Program Fees
For more details please visit our Recreation Program information. These fees are sourced from Schedule H of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
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**Recreation Drop-in Program Fees**
(i.e.: pickleball, table tennis, euchre, cribbage, shinny, badminton, soccer, basketball, volleyball)
| User | Daily | 10 Pass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adult (18-64) | $5.00 | $35.00 |
| Youth (0-17) | $3.00 | $21.00 |
| Senior (65+) | $3.00 | $21.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 youth) | $11.50 | $80.00 |
**Public Skating (includes Adult and Parent and Tot) - By Donation**
**Note:**All prices are before tax.
A $10.00 recreation programming cancellation administration fee will be charged to program organizers.
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**Community and Recreational Programming Fees**
| Service | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Supervised programs for children (all programs) | $5.00 per program |
| Badminton | Adult - $8.00 per class Senior - $5.00 per class |
| Basketball | Adult - $8.00 per class |
| Yoga and Fitness Programs | Adult - $12.50 per class for Session Drop-in $15.00 per/Class |
| Business Personal Training Fee \*Insurance and WSIB would need to be received | $452.25 / annual |
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**Camps**
| Service | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Late pick-up | $10 from the first minute to ten minutes, an additional $10 will be added for each 10-minute interval |
| Daily Rate | $40 |
| Half Day Rate | $20 |
| 5 day week | $175 |
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**Fitness Centre Passes**
| User | Daily | Monthly | 3 Month | 6 Month | 1 Year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Adult | $6.00 | $34.50 | $88.75 | $167.50 | $301.50 |
| Youth (0-17)\* | $4.35 | $25.00 | $64.00 | $119.50 | $215.50 |
| Senior (65+) | $4.35 | $25.00 | $64.00 | $119.50 | $215.50 |
| Family | N/A | N/A | N/A | 20% off total | 20% off total |
**Other Gymnasium Fees**
| | |
| --- | --- |
| Locker Rental for 1 month | $10.00 |
| Locker Rental for 1 year | $90.00 |
| Replacement Fee for Lost Fitness Pass | $20.00 |
| Replacement Fee for Lost Lock | $20.00 |
**Note:** All prices are before tax. \*Taxes are not charged to youth 14 and under.
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**Event Fees**
| Event | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Family Halloween Party | Admission by donation |
| Outdoor Movie Nights | Admission by donation |
Planning Fees
Please visit our Planning and Development page for more information. These fees are sourced from Schedule F of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
**Applications Pursuant to the Planning Act or Condominium Act**
| Service | Fee **(1,2)** |
| --- | --- |
| Pre-consultation Application**(3)** | |
| Major Pre-consultation Application | $650.00 |
| Minor Pre-Consultation Application**(4)** | $350.00 |
| Minor Variance - Standard Application | $1,320.00 |
| Zoning By-law Amendments - Major Zoning By-law Amendment Application**(5)** | $3,450.00 |
| Zoning By-law Amendments - Minor Zoning By-law Amendment Application**(6)** | $1,650.00 |
| Local Official Plan Amendments and Zoning Bylaw Amendments processed together | Official Plan Amendment fee plus 50% of Zoning Bylaw Amendment fee |
| Temporary Use By-law | $1,650.00 |
| Request to Lift Holding (H) Provision | $750.00 |
| Zoning Compliance Letter (10 Business Days) | $180.00 |
| Zoning and Business Compliance Letter (Rush - 5 business days, subject to staff availability) | $230.00 |
| Official Plan Amendments (OPA) - Major Official Plan Amendment**(7)** | $5,000.00 |
| Official Plan Amendments (OPA) - Minor Official Plan Amendment**(8)** | $2,000.00 |
| Local Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment processed together | Official Plan Amendment fee plus 50% of Zoning Bylaw Amendment fee |
| Consent to Sever - Pre-consultation comments for lot addition and lot creation | $650.00 for one lot addition/creation 50 percent of the application fee for each additional lot addition/creation |
| Consent to Sever - Pre-consultation comments for easement or right-of-way (ROW) | $300.00 for one easement/ROW 50 percent of the application fee for each additional easement/ROW |
| Consent to Sever Administrative Fee for Clearance Letter | $350.00 for one letter, $100.00 for each additional letter required on the same lot |
| Consent to Sever Plan of Subdivision or Plan of Condominium | $2,000.00 |
| Consent to Sever Condominium Exemption | $350.00 |
| Consent to Sever Part Lot Control | $500.00 per lot |
| Deeming By-law Application | $500.00 |
| Deeming By-law to accompany road allowance closure and purchase | $325.00 |
| Agreements - Subdivision/Condominium Agreement, Severance Agreement, Encroachment Agreement, Responsibility Agreement, Legal Agreement (any type, administered by staff) | $750.00 |
| Amend Agreement | $500.00 |
| Request to Remove Agreement from Title | $250.00 |
| Legal Fees for preparation or registration of agreement | As invoiced by solicitor |
| Site Plan **(9)** Control under Section 41 of the Planning Act Site Plan Approval**(9)** - Major Commercial (over 600 sq m)/Industrial | $2,000.00 plus $1.50 per sq m |
| Site Plan Approval**(9)** - Minor Commercial | $1,500.00 plus $1.50 per sq m |
| Site Plan Approval**(9)** - Major Multi-Residential (6 or more units) | $2,000.00 plus $50 per unit |
| Site Plan Approval**(9)** - Minor Multi-Residential (5 or fewer units)**(10)** | $1,500.00 plus $50 per unit |
| Site Plan Approval**(9)** - Standard Residential (1-2 units) where applicable **(11)** | $1,200.00 |
| Site Plan Approval **(9)** - Minor Residential (1-2 units) where applicable | $500.00 |
| Amendments to Site Plan Control Major Amendment to Commercial/Multi-Residential Site Plan | 50% of current application fee |
| Minor Amendment (requiring amendment to agreement) | $750.00 |
| Minor Amendment to Site Plan (no amendment to agreement) | $500.00 |
| Request to Waive Site Plan Control | $350.00 |
| Staff Review and Comments for Revised Plans (after first set of revisions) | $500.00 |
| Recirculation of Revised Plans to External Agencies for Comment | $300.00 |
### (1)
Refund Policy: If an application is withdrawn prior to its circulation, the applicant is 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 is entitled to 25% of the application fee. If Council or staff has made a decision on a file, or a public meeting has been held, a refund will not be considered. Pre-consultation fees or fees incurred for additional reviews, site visits or recirculation of applications shall not be refundable.
#### **(2)**
In addition to the fees identified for any service in Schedule "F", applicants will be responsible for
payment of any further costs and expenses, including but not limited to legal, advertising, peer review and
consultant fees, in connection with the processing of an application/service.
### (3)
It is recommended that Planning applications benefit from pre-consultation with the municipality in advance of application submission. Pre-consultation fee includes staff review, 1 meeting and a pre-consultation report identifying comments and application requirements. A second review or further meetings/discussions for a proposed development will require payment of the pre-consultation application fee.
### (4)
**Minor Pre-consultation Application**: A "Minor" Pre-consultation application is when one of the following applies:
* the development will result in a minor variance application;
* no amendments or other planning approvals are required;
* formal written comments are not required following pre-consultation; -
* the development is for 3 or fewer residential units;
* the development is for additional dwelling units or garden suites;
* planning approvals required as a condition of consent. All other pre-consultations will be deemed as "Major".
### (5)
**Major Zoning By-Law Amendment**: A "Major" Zoning By-Law amendment is a Zoning By-Law amendment that (one or more may apply):
* Requires a major amendment to the Municipality's Official Plan and/or an amendment to the County of Haliburton's Official Plan;
* Requires studies and/or consultation and collaboration with external agencies;
* Constitutes a change of use to permit new Commercial, Industrial, Extractive or Institutional uses;
* Constitutes a substantial increase in density (ie, accompanying an application for Plan of Condominium or Subdivision, conversion to medium or high density residential use from low density residential use.).
* Constitutes a substantial a increase in the development envelope or density for existing Commercial, Industrial, Extractive or Institutional uses.
### (6)
**Minor Zoning By-Law Amendment:**A "Minor" Zoning Bylaw amendment is a Zoning By-Law amendment that:
* Applies to a single parcel or land for low density residential use, including the construction of an additional dwelling unit;
* Permits additional ancillary or accessory uses or structures that are compatible with the existing Zone designation and Official Plan policies;
* Permits minor increases in floor area, height, parking areas, etc., for existing Commercial, Industrial or Institutional uses;
* Clarifies existing zone boundaries through a professional evaluation (ie, a qualified professional providing revised environmental protection boundaries, hazard land boundaries, etc.).
### (7)
**Major Official Plan Amendment:** A "Major" Official Plan amendment s an Official Plan amendment that (one or more may apply):
* Proposes a re-designation or change in land use for property(ies);
* Requires many changes to the policies and schedules of the Official Plan;
* Is more significant in scale and scope than a minor Official Plan amendment, and which may have greater impact or policy implications beyond the subject lands. Applications relating to more than one property would normally be this category;
* A site-specific application representing a large scale development/redevelopment or a change in use. An application involving significant changes to the text or policies of the Official Plan would also fall in this category; and,
* An application that also requires an amendment to the County of Haliburton Official Plan.
### (8)
**Minor Official Plan Amendment**: A "Minor" Official Plan amendment is an Official Plan amendment
that:
* Proposes a small-scale exception to a specific Official Plan standard (e.g., minor changes to the number of permitted units; or to add a site-specific use limited In scale);
* Proposes a minor change to a specific policy that is limited in scope and typically to one property;
* Maintains the intent and purpose of the Official Plan; and,
* Shall have limited impact or policy implications beyond the subject lands.
### (9)
Where residential units are less than 10, site plan approval only required in accordance with the Planning Act and as further identified in the Township's Site Plan Control By-law.
### (10)
A "Minor" residential site plan application requires both of the following to apply:
* Proposed development only requires a site plan and landscaping plan for a complete application.
* Site-specific conditions are not required in order to permit development.
### (11)
A "Standard Residential" application requires one or more of the following to apply:
* Proposed development requires lot grading and drainage and/or stormwater management report.
* Proposed development requires at least 1 technical study.
* Requires multiple site-specific conditions in order to permit development.
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**Applications for the Sale or Use of Township Land**
| Service | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Shoreline Road Allowance (Purchase) Total Cost Deposit to be filed with the application. | $5,050.00 (Includes $900.00 non-refundable administration fee) |
| Purchase cost for lands | $0.70 per sq ft (minimum purchase cost: $4,150.00) |
| Shoreline Road Allowance (Occupation) - License of Occupation Agreement | $750.00 |
| Annual License Fee - Dock Only | $125.00 |
| Annual License Fee - Additional Structures | As set by Council as per Agreement |
| Renewal of License of Occupation Agreement (upon expiry of existing agreement under same ownership) | $500.00 |
| License of Occupation Agreement for Short-Term Rentals | $500.00 |
| Renewal of License of Occupation Agreement for Short-Term Rentals (upon expiry of existing agreement under same ownership) | $250.00 |
| Unopened Road Allowance (Purchase) Total Cost Deposit to be filed with the application. | $2,750.00 (Includes $900.00 non-refundable administration) |
| Required Appraisal | As billed by the Appraiser, the expense of which is to the applicant |
| Purchase Price for Original Road Allowance | Based on appraisal |
| Construct an Access Road on Unopened Road Allowance Total Application Fee | $1,000.00 |
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**Applications for Staff Review**
| Service | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| MNR Compliance Form for Shoreline / Property Work | $250.00 |
| Cell Phone Tower - Request for Letter of Concurrence (includes staff review during public consultation process) | $1,000.00 |
| Cell Phone Tower - Preparation of Circulation List | $200.00 |
| Renewable Energy Project greater than 10 kW but less than 500 kW Non-refundable administration fee to be filed with the request | $500.00 |
| Renewable Energy Project greater than 500 kW Non-refundable administration fee to be filed with the request | $1,500.00 |
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**Deposits(12)**
| Service | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Peer Review Deposit 1-2 Technical Reports | $5,000.00 |
| Peer Review Deposit 3 or more Technical Reports | $7,500.00 |
| Pre-development Agreement Deposit | $5,000.00 |
| Professional Services Deposit | $2,500.00 |
| Legal Fees Deposit | $900.00 |
| Advertising Fee Deposit | $600.00 |
| Ontario Land Tribunal Deposit **(13)** | $5,000.00 |
### (12)
**Deposits:** The Municipality may require the payment of deposits upon submission of any application.
Deposits may be applied to cover peer review fees, professional fees should the Municipality require the expertise or advice of a third party consultant (engineer, planner, surveyor, etc.), as well as any legal costs incurred. Deposits may also be applied to any registration fees, disbursements, reproduction costs, postage, advertising, telephone charges, facsimile charges, and any other reasonable costs which may be incurred by the Municipality.
Should fees exceed the initial deposit received, the Municipality shall request further deposits or payments of invoices. Additional funds may be requested from time to time, to fully cover the municipal expenses. Work will not be completed by the Municipality, its solicitor or consultants until such deposit has been paid by the applicant.
The Municipality will keep an accurate record of all costs incurred with respect to planning applications. Upon completion of the processing of an application, the Municipality will reconcile the account for the applications where a deposit has been paid. A refund of the deposit will be made with the exception of those costs incurred by the Municipality, as determined by the Treasurer or designate(s). If the cost to process an application exceeds the deposit, the applicant will be responsible for the additional costs and will pay such costs upon invoice by the Municipality.
### (13)
**Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal Deposit:** If Council supports an application and its decision on the application is appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) by someone other than the applicant, the applicant will be responsible for all Municipal costs to defend the decision. These costs may include all planning fees, legal fees, engineering fees, fees of other professionals, disbursements, reproduction costs, telephone charges, facsimile charges, peer review fees and any other reasonable costs which may be incurred by the Municipality.
The applicant will submit a deposit to the Municipality, upon submission of the file to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), and will enter into an agreement with the Municipality to fully cover Municipal expenses with regard to the appeal.
Additional funds may be requested to fully cover the Municipal expenses. Work will not be completed by the Municipality, its solicitor or consultants until such deposit has been paid by the applicant.
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**Other Fees**
| Service | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Official Plan (Copy) | $100.00 Printed |
| Zoning By-law (Copy) | $100.00 Printed |
| Amendment to an Application (including pre-consultation) requiring recirculation | $450.00 plus circulation fees if applicable |
| Amendment to an Application (including pre-consultation) not Requiring recirculation | $325.00 |
| Additional Public Meeting or Open House | $300.00 |
| Requests to Council that require the preparation of a staff report that are otherwise not outlined above**(14)** | $380.00 |
| Staff review and reactivation of an application that has been deferred / held in abeyance at the request of the applicant | 50% of the application fee if more than six (6) months have passed since applicant requested deferral / abeyance |
| Additional Staff Site Inspection | $100.00 |
### (14)
Requests to Council requiring a staff report: Occasionally, land owners may request that the Municipality assist with planning processes or real property matters, such as permission to cross a one foot reserve, or that the Municipality take widening to a road to facilitate a lot merger. Where these requests require a planning staff report to provide context or advice alongside the proposal, a nominal fee may be charged to cover costs. This fee does not apply to matters whereby Council has directed staff to bring a report for their consideration.
Roads Fees
View our Roads and Sidewalks page to learn more. These fees are sourced from Schedule E of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
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**Entrance Permit Fees**
| **Service** | **Fee** |
| --- | --- |
| Entrance Permit Fee - Residential, Agricultural, Multi-residential, Temporary or Emergency | $225.00 |
| Entrance Permit Fee - Commercial, Industrial, Institutional or Public Entrance | $300.00 |
| Application Deposit | $500.00 |
| Entrance Permit Re-inspection | $125.00 |
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**Wide Load\* Permit Fees**
| Permit Type | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Wide Load Permit Fee (Annual) | $300.00 per year |
| Wide Load Permit Fee (Single Move) | $50.00 per move |
\* Also known as Over Dimensional Load Permits
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**Roads Department Fees**
| Service | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Work on Township Right-of-Way | $225.00 as per Policy #27 |
Septic Re-inspection Program Fees
View our Septic System information to learn more. These fees are sourced from Schedule A of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
Memorial Donation Fees
To learn more, please visit our Tree and Bench Memorial Program page. These fees are sourced from Schedule H of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
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**Memorial Donation Fees**
| Memorial | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Tree | $700.00 per tree (includes materials, planting and maintenance) |
| Bench | $2,500.00 per bench (includes customized bench, materials, memorial label and installation) |
| SG Nesbitt Memorial Arena seat plaque | $500.00 (includes materials, memorial label and installation, single line maximum 19 characters including spaces) |
Water and Sewer Fees
To learn more, view our Water and Wastewater information. These fees are sourced from Schedule I of the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law.
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## Water and Sewer Fees
| Service | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| Water Turn On/Off (During Business Hours) | $50.00 |
| Water Turn On/Off (During Overtime Hours) | $80.00 |
| Water Service Connections | $500.00 or actual cost - whichever is greater plus $100.00 administration fee |
| Water / Sewer Connection at existing service at the property line | $350.00 each |
| Service charge for Water Meter Repair or Replacement (Damages) | $125.00 |
| Final Water or Sewer Read and Account Billing | $75.00 |
| Water / Sewer Open New Account for New Owner | $50.00 |
| Unauthorized removal of water meter and water meter recording wires | $500.00 |
| Water from Township Coin Meter | $0.50 per 4 Litres |
| Sewer (New) Service Connection | $500.00 or actual cost - whichever is greater plus $100.00 administration fee |
### **Minimum Water and Sewer Billing:**
* The minimum water quarterly billing for the Village of Minden, pursuant to By-law No. 26-19, is $148.42
* The minimum quarterly sewer billing for the Village of Minden, pursuant to By-law No. 26-20, is $211.55
* The total billing for Lutterworth Pines, pursuant to By-law No. 26-18, is $1,325.40 Payable in four (4) equal installments on a quarterly basis.
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