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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONTAGUE
BY-LAW NO. 4202-2026
BEING a by-law to establish user fees and charges administered by the Corporation of the
Township of Montague
WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Montague wishes to establish user fees and
charges for the Township of Montague;
AND WHEREAS Section 391(1) of the Municipal Act, S.O, 2001, c. 25, as amended,
authorizes a municipality to impose fees or charges on persons:
(a) for services or activities provided or done by or behalf of it;
(b) for costs payable by it for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of any
other municipality or any local board; and
(c) for the use of its property including property under its control.
AND WHEREAS Section 69(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, states
that the Council of a municipality, by bylaw, and a planning board, by resolution, may establish
a tariff of fees for the processing of applications made in respect of planning matters, which
tariff shall be designed to meet only the anticipated cost to the municipality or to a committee
of adjustment or land division committee constituted by the council of the municipality or to
the planning board in respect of the processing of each type of application provided for in the
tariff.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Montague enacts as
follows:
1. THAT Schedule “A” attached to this by-law, which sets out the fees, charges, and
policies related to fees and charges, for the Corporation of the Township of Montague,
forms part of this by-law and is hereby adopted:
2. THAT By-law 4045-2024, being a By-law to Establish User Fees and Charges for the
Township of Montague, is hereby repealed;
3. THAT where any by-law, passed prior to this by-law, conflicts with the terms of this by-
law, this by-law shall prevail; and
4. THAT this by-law be effective as of May 1§', 2026.
READ A FIRST, SECOND & THIRD TIME & PASSED, SIGNED & SEALED THIS 3° DAY
OF MARCH, 2026. \
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CLERK
SCHEDULE “A”
DEFINITIONS
“Extraordinary Expenses” means any expense related to a fire response that can include
retaining a private contractor, and/or renting special equipment, and/or using consumable
materials other than water and medical supplies, in order to control and eliminate an
emergency. The determination of the need for, and what constitutes an “extraordinary
expense’, shall be at the discretion of the Fire Chief, or their designate.
“Major Commercial or Industrial Development” means development that has impact on
existing storm water, traffic, parking and/or conformity to the character of the surrounding
neighbourhood. Determination of a “major” development will be at the discretion of Township
staff.
“Municipal Act’ means the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended.
“Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act’ means the Municipal
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56, as amended.
“Natural Gas Incident Response” means a response whereby the Fire Department attends
a property in response to a natural gas leak, and the Owner shall be charged the respective
Fire Fee.
"Non-Resident" means the person who is neither an Owner of property, nor a tenant of
property, within the Township.
"Owner" means the registered owner of property, or any person, firm or corporation having
control over or possession of the property, or any portion thereof, including a property
manager, mortgagee in possession, receiver and manager, trustee, and trustee in bankruptcy,
and includes the owner of motor vehicles.
“Refreshment Vehicle” means a vehicle or mobile food wagon from which food and/or drinks,
prepared and cooked onsite or offsite, are sold, and shall include a chip wagon.
“Township” means the Township of Montague.
POLICIES
Collection in the Same Manner as Taxes
The Township retains the right, as authorized under Section 398(2) of the Municipal Act, to
“add fees and charges imposed by the municipality” and “collect them in the same manner as
municipal taxes” if the fees and charges are not paid as originally billed.
Staff Time
Staff time may be charged where possible for tribunals, meetings or hearings in accordance
with various pieces of legislation.
Due Dates
Receipt of an invoice shall be deemed to have occurred:
- on the date of delivery in the case of personal delivery;
- five days after mailing by registered mail; and
- seven days after mailing by regular mail.
All invoices are to be payable within 30 days of the receipt of the invoice.
Collection and use of deposits
The Township collects deposits for a number of functions. Policies related to deposits vary
dependant on the purpose for which it was collected. The payee is responsible for following
all policies and processes to ensure that the deposit is returned, if applicable. All deposits will
be returned without interest or penalty, unless otherwise noted herein.
ADMINISTRATION
General:
COST
ITEM / DESCRIPTION (applicable taxes)
Plates $10.00
Township Spoon Free
Township Pin Free
Township History Book $25.00
Blue Box (while supplies last) $11.00
Garbage Tag (per tag) $6.00
Dog Tag (Prior to March 31° of every year) $15.00
Dog Tag (After March 31° of every year) $30.00
Dog Tag - Microchipped (proof required) $5.00
Dog Tag - Service Dog (proof required) No Charge
Information Requests under the Municipal Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act:
COST
ITEM / DESCRIPTION (+applicable taxes)
$7.50 for each 15 minutes spent by any
For manually searching a record
person
For developing a computer program or other
method of producing a record from machine 12,00 Yor anh 1S minuies ‘spent oy any
readable record pateen
For preparing a record for disclosure, $7.50 for each 15 minutes spent by any
including severing part of a record person
Photocopying $0.20/page
The costs, including computer costs, that the
institution incurs in locating, retrieving,
processing and copying the record if those
costs are specified in an invoice that the
institution has received.
Head of MFIPPA discretion
MFIPPA request filing fee
$5.00
Note: All fees related to information requests reflect the current fees contained in Sections
17 and 45(1) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and
Section 6 of Ontario Regulation 823/90, passed under the Act, and the legislated fees prevail.
Under Section 45(4) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act,
the Head of an Institution reserves the right to waive the payment of all or any part of an
amount required to be paid.
Financial:
COST
ITEM / DESCRIPTION (tapplicable taxes)
Tax Certificate $50.00
Confirmation of Taxes Receipt $5.00
(Reprint of Tax Bill)
Tax Arrears
1.25% of billing on a monthly basis
Interest on Outstanding Accounts
Receivable
1.25% monthly
NSF Charges
$35.00
Overpayment/Credit Refund Payment or
application to another account
$15.00
Note: If request is for a copy of a tax bill to be sent by e-mail, there is no charge.
Water and Sewer:
COST
ITEM / DESCRIPTION (tapplicable taxes)
Duplicate water bill $5.00 per bill
Water account confirmation
$15.00/year per account
Disconnection charge due to non-payment
$100.00 per occurrence
Reconnection charge due to non-payment
$100.00 per occurrence
owner
Owner requested disconnection $35.00
Owner requested reconnection $35.00
Veter Anreers 8% of unpaid Se. not paid by due
Water Arrears 1.25% per month on overdue balances
Municipal meter accuracy test requested by $50.00
Inspection of water or sewer connection
$85.00 + cost to the Township
Meter replacement
$50.00 + cost to the Township*
Meter/Reader repair $90.00 + cost to the Township*
Requested Water/sewer connection $5,000.00 deposit**
Note: If request is for a copy of a water bill to be sent by e-mail, there is no charge.
* The water operator/staff have the discretion to waive or modify the charge related to the
repair and/or replacement of meters, subject to the inspection and condition of the water
meter/reader.
** The deposit collected for the provision of the water and sewer connection shall cover all
costs to the municipality related to connecting the subject property to servicing. Any unused
portion of the deposit collected will be returned by the municipality, without interest, once the
requested work has been completed.
Recreation / Hall Rentals:
Township Resident Rates
RATES RATES
RENTAL TYPE WITH BAR NO BAR
(includes HST) (includes HST)
Full Weekend Rental $ 706.25 $ 649.75
24-Hour Rental $ 423.75 $ 367.25
12-Hour Rental $ 254.25 $ 197.75
Partial Rental (up to 4.5 hours) $ 197.75 $ 141.25
Non-Resident Rates
RATES RATES
RENTAL TYPE WITH BAR NO BAR
(includes HST) (includes HST)
Full Weekend Rental $ 819.25 $ 762.75
24-Hour Rental $ 536.75 $ 480.25
12-Hour Rental $ 367.25 $ 310.75
Partial Rental (up to 4.5 hours) $ 310.75 $ 254.25
Full Weekend Rental: Friday night at 5:00pm to Sunday night at 5:00pm
24-Hour Rental: One calendar day, from 12:01am - 11:59pm
12-Hour Rental: May begin at any time (ie. Friday afternoon at 2:00pm - Saturday morning at 2:00am)
Other Rates:
ITEM / DESCRIPTION RATES
Non-Profit service groups providing 1
recreational, social, educational, or 4 Free Events / Year
community-based events for residents “a rental agreement must still be completed
Any individual or group who wishes to hold
an all-candidates meeting relating to the
election of candidates for the Township of
Montague Council in an election year
Free of Charge*
*a rental agreement must still be completed
The Township of Montague will collect a $200.00 security deposit at the time of rental.
If the rented facilities meet a minimum standard of cleanliness and repair after the subject
event, as determined by the Township at its sole discretion, the collected deposit will be
returned without interest or penalty, by cheque.
The facility will be opened 30 minutes in advance of the scheduled event time unless prior
arrangements have been made with the Township.
Licensing:
ITEM / DESCRIPTION
COST
(+applicable taxes)
Kennel Licence
(Prior to January 31%‘ each year) $150.00
Kennel License
(After January 318 each year) $300.00
Campground Licence $100.00
Refreshment Vehicle License $150.00
Lottery License
2.5% or $15.00
(higher amount)
ROADS
FEE DEPOSIT
Hie DIESOReulen (tapplicable taxes) | (+applicable taxes)
Road Signs non-regulatory Cost of sign & Sign must be paid for
(ie. Children at Play/Horses Crossing) labour prior to installation
Initial project identification number (PIN) No charge
signage
ame ; Post - $30.00
ea number (PIN) signage after Sign - $25.00
Install - $80.00
Entrance Permit Residential
(Severance Related) y2a0.00 derunia
Entrance Permit Residential, Temporary,
Agricultural, and Farm $200.00 $600.00
(Non-Severance Related)
Entrance Inquiries — Entrance inquiry fee will
be deducted from the Entrance Permit
Application Fee if the full Entrance Permit $100.00
form is submitted by the same applicant ;
within one-year of the Entrance Inquiry
submission.
Additional Inspections $75.00
Alter existing entrance $100.00
Entrance Permit - Multi-Residential, minor $350.00 $900.00
commercial and industrial development
New Road Entrance Permit $500.00 $1,200.00
Entrance Permit - Major industrial and
commercial development. Deposit may be
utilized by the municipality for consultant
eal Township Staff time above original $500.00 $47,500.00
ee, studies, road maintenance and repair
resulting from major industrial and
commercial developments, including
renewable energy projects
Charge for costs of municipal equipment
used for road maintenance and repair
resulting from situations including, but not
limited to: inter-municipal agreements,
incidental repairs related to accidents, and
repairs and maintenance resulting from
major commercial, industrial or residential
development. All costs are with an operator:
Backhoe $90.00/hr
Grader $150.00/hr
Tandem Truck $110.00/hr
Tandem Truck with Plow $120.00/hr
Tandem Truck with Water Tank $120.00/hr
Excavator $130.00/hr
Excavator with Brush Head $150.00/hr
Patrolling (half ton and operator) $65.00/hr
Equipment Operator Hourly Rate (not $40.00/hr
operating equipment)
Lead Hand Hourly Rate (not operating $45.00/hr
equipment)
Other repairs and maintenance will be as
determined by project. Some examples . As determined by
would include, but are not limited to, traffic .
, the Public Works
control, dust control, brushing, drainage
control, engineering and consultant costs or
infrastructure upgrades
Manager
10% administration
charge
Ace of Unopened Road Allowance $250.00
greement
Roads Invoices
Note: Fee for entrance permit includes two (2) site visits by Township staff. Additional visits
shall be as per additional inspection fee. The Township will determine if a culvert is required
and will define the appropriate diameter and length. The owner is responsible to ensure the
culvert is installed to Township specifications. Any entrances not installed in accordance with
the specifications on their entrance permit, will be removed by the Township after two (2) non-
conforming inspections, and the applicant’s deposit will not be returned.
When installation is completed, itis the owner’s responsibility to notify the Township for
a final inspection within one year of initial approval. The culvert deposit will be released without
interest or penalty when the final inspection has been passed within one (1) calendar year of
initial approval. If the Township is not contacted in writing within a year of the initial approval,
requesting an extension in time or a final inspection, the Township will transfer any remaining
deposits into the general funds and the applicant will waive their rights to the deposit.
PLANNING
ITEM / DESCRIPTION FEE
Zoning Certificate $50.00
Consent Application $500.00 for the first lot
(Township Fee) $150.00 for each additional lot created at
that time, from the same landholding
Minor Variance Application $750.00 fee
Site Plan Agreement $500.00 fee & $250.00 deposit
Site Plan Amendment $250.00 fee & $250.00 deposit
Development Agreement $250.00 fee & $250.00 deposit
Subdivision Agreement $2,500.00 fee & $500.00 deposit
Rezoning Application $750.00 fee
Official Plan Amendment Application $1,000.00 fee
Lifting of Holding Provision $300.00 fee
Deeming By-laws $300.00 fee
Other Staff time for technical $50.00/hour
document review and on-site attendance
Additional assistance prior to complete $50.00/hour
application submission, beyond initial inquiry
and one pre-consultation
Road Closure Application $4,000.00 Deposit
(Full Cost Recovery)
Note: The Fees listed above are non-refundable, administrative charges for all planning
applications and services.
Deposits are utilized to pay for all charges incurred by the Township on behalf of the applicant
(ie. document registration, advertising). The balance of any deposits held by the Township
will be returned to the applicant upon completion of the file, without interest, less any expenses
incurred. If the amount of the deposit held by the Township is deemed insufficient to cover the
incurred costs, the applicant will be required to reimburse the Township, or the amount owing
will be collected by the Township pursuant to the remedies available to it by law.
SEPTIC
ITEM / DESCRIPTION FEE
Sewage System Permit up to 10,000L per $721.00
day
Tertiary System $798.00
Permit Renewal/Revision with no inspection $62.00
Permit Renewal/Revision with site $206.00
inspection
Third Party Certificate $62.00
Site Inspections including Septic Tank $360.00
Replacement, Alterations, Class 2 and 3
Maintenance Inspections - Minor Variance, $206.00
Zoning By-Laws, Building Renovations,
Septic Re-Inspections
Severance Application $443.00
Subdivision Plan Review - Non-Communal
Systems
$200.00/lot up to a maximum of $5,000.00
File Searches
$103.00
ITEM / DESCRIPTION
COST
(tapplicable taxes)
Contravention of Open-Air Burning By-law
Ministry of Transportation charge out rates
for per hour costs
Motor vehicle accidents and fires
(non-resident)
Ministry of Transportation charge out rates
for per hour costs
Motor vehicle accidents and fires
(resident)
Cost of specialized equipment required for
the call and charged at the discretion of the
Fire Chief and/or designate
Natural gas incident response
Ministry of Transportation charge out rates
for per hour costs
Extraordinary expenses
Ministry of Transportation charge out rates
for per hour costs
False Alarms
18t Offence: Verbal warning - no cost
24 Offence: Written warning via registered
mail - no cost
3' and Subsequent Offences within a 12-
month period: Ministry of Transportation
charge-out rates per truck, plus staff costs
and 10% administration fee
Note: In accordance with Open-Air Burning By-law 4118-2025.
The Fire Chief has the ability to charge an hourly rate of $150.00/hour for a private event if
the event charges for entry.