By-law No. 2026-016 (amends By-law 2025-143, Schedule of Fees)
Niagara Falls, Ontario
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By-law No. 2026-016
A by-law to amend By-law No. 2025-143, being a by-law to set fees and charges for
various services, licences, and publications for the City of Niagara Falls.
WHEREAS it has been the municipality's practice to consolidate fees and charges in a
booklet for the ease of the public;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls approved
Council Report CS-2025-65 on December 9, 2025 to approve The City of Niagara
Falls' 2026 schedule of fees;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls deems it
necessary and expedient to amend By-law No. 2025-143 to amend and remove
certain 2026 fees;
AND WHEREAS all the charges contained within the by-law and booklet were
previously approved by Council;
AND WHEREAS a copy of this by-law, in the form of a booklet, will be available at City
Hall for public consumption.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.
By-law 2025-143 is amended by deleting sections of Schedule A as
depicted in Attachment 1 to this by-law.
Read a First, Second and Third time; passed, signed and sealed in open Council
this 10th day of February, 2026.
WILLIAM G. MATSON, CITY CLERK
JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
Schedule of Fees
January 1, 2026
1
3-4
Finance
Water Rates
5
Water/Tax fees
6
Legal
7
Business Development
7
Planning, Building & Development
Planning
Official Plan Amendment/Zoning by-law Amendment/Site Plan Amendment
8
Committee of Adjustment/Publications/CIP's
9
Building
Occupancies
10-11
Building Stand Alone Permit Fees
12-13
Demolition/Administration Fees
14
Sign/Pool Permits, Deposits, Lot Grading, Refunds
15
Municipal Enforcement & Property Standard Fees/Other Applicable Fees
16
Development Charges
17
Parking
18
Municipal Works
Water/Sewer Fees
19-20
Subdivision & Vacant Land Condominium and Deposits/Administrative Fees
21
Forestry/Curb & Sidewalk Alterations
22
Traffic
23
Fire
Inspections/Approvals/Permits/Products/Misc.
24-25
Training/Public Education Services/Fire Protection Services
26
Cemeteries
Interment Rights/Fees/Services
27
Dis-Interment Services/Administration Services
28
Products/Memorial Program/Foundation/Marker/Installation Services
29
Notes
30
Recreation, Culture & Facilities
Ice/Floor Rentals
31
Special Event Rental Rates
32
Room Rentals (MacBain Community Centre)
33
MacBain Community Centre - Indoor Play Structure/Birthday Parties
34
Older Adults (MacBain Community Centre) Program & Rental Fees
35
Aquatics (MacBain Community Centre)
36
Room Rentals (Gale Centre/Chippawa Arena)/Public Skating
37
Playing Fields
38
Museum Fees
39-40
Niagara Falls Exchange Fees/Rentals
41-42
Clerks Department
Table of Contents
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Licence
$ Rate
$ HST
Expiration Date
Amusement Place, etc.
100.00
N/A
April 30
Auctioneers
100.00
N/A
December 31
Bake Shops
50.00
N/A
December 31
Barber Shops, Hair Dressing & Esthetician Establishments
50.00
N/A
December 31
Bill & Sign Posting and Installation
150.00
N/A
December 31
Billiard, Bagatelle & Pool Establishments
100.00
N/A
December 31
Billiard, Bagatelle & Pool Establishments - plus rate per table
20.00
N/A
December 31
Bowling Alleys - per lane
30.00
N/A
December 31
Butchers
50.00
N/A
December 31
Camping Establishments
110.00
N/A
December 31
Commercial Parking Lots - less than 100 parking spots
500.00
N/A
December 31
Commercial Parking Lots - more than 100 parking spots
1,000.00
N/A
December 31
Driving Schools
100.00
N/A
December 31
Driving Instructors
50.00
N/A
December 31
Exhibitions, etc.
100.00
N/A
December 31
Flea Markets for first 3 consecutive days
650.00
N/A
December 31
Flea Markets - additional rate per day
100.00
N/A
To a maximum of
$1,150 in one calendar
Food Premises
50.00
N/A
December 31
Laundrymen, Laundry Companies, Dry Cleaners, etc.
50.00
N/A
December 31
Motels per room
50.00
N/A
April 30
Motels Plus rate per room
5.00
N/A
April 30
Pawn Brokers
110.00
N/A
December 31
Pedlars - Resident
110.00
N/A
December 31
Pedlars - Non-resident
650.00
N/A
December 31
Photographers - Resident
65.00
N/A
December 31
Photographers - Non-resident
140.00
N/A
December 31
Public Garages
50.00
N/A
December 31
Public Auto Service Stations
50.00
N/A
December 31
Public Hall Grade 1 - Capacity 1,000+
75.00
N/A
December 31
Public Hall Grade 2 - Capacity 600-999
75.00
N/A
December 31
Public Hall Grade 3 - Capacity 300-599
50.00
N/A
December 31
Public Hall Grade 4 - Capacity 299-under
50.00
N/A
December 31
Refreshment Vehicles - Motorized
250.00
N/A
April 30
Refreshment Vehicles - Non-Motorized
200.00
N/A
April 30
Restaurants
75.00
N/A
December 31
Specific Location Daily Sales - Resident
150.00
N/A
To a maximum of
$1,000 in one calendar
Specific Location Daily Sales - Non-Resident (for 1st day)
500.00
N/A
N/A
Plus additional rate per day
100.00
N/A
N/A
Charitable Groups - for first 3 days
325.00
N/A
To a maximum of $575
in one calendar year
Plus additional rate per day
50.00
N/A
N/A
Tattoo and Body Piercing Parlours
150.00
N/A
December 31
Theatres
150.00
N/A
December 31
Second Level Lodging
200.00
N/A
December 31
Group Homes
25.00
N/A
December 31
First year Administrative Fee on all Licences
25.00
N/A
N/A
Other User Fees
$ Rate
$ HST
$ Total
Commissioning of Documents/Affidavits (per document)
10.00
N/A
10.00
Clerks Department
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Marriage Licence Fees
$ Rate $ HST
Expiration Date
Marriage Licence (payable at the time of application)
160.00
N/A
N/A
Civil Marriage Ceremony Fees
$ Rate $ HST
Total
FOR RESIDENTS OF NIAGARA FALLS: Civil Marriage in or
at City Hall i.e. Council Chambers during business hours
$200.00 City Administration Fee (non-refundable) $250.00
Officiant fee(1)
450.00
58.50
508.50
FOR NON-RESIDENTS OF NIAGARA FALLS: Civil
Marriage in or at City Hall i.e. Council Chambers during
business hours $500.00 City Administration Fee (non-
refundable) $250.00 Officiant fee(1)
750.00
97.50
847.50
FOR RESIDENTS OF NIAGARA FALLS: Civil Marriage off-
site in Ontario and/or outside of business hours $200.00 City
Administration Fee (non-refundable) plus $250.00 Officiant
fee(2)
450.00
58.50
508.50
FOR NON-RESIDENTS OF NIAGARA FALLS: Civil Marriage
off-site in Ontario and/or outside of business hours $500.00
City Administration Fee (non-refundable) plus $250.00
Officiant fee(2)
750.00
97.50
847.50
Rehearsal Fee(1)(2) (plus Officiant expenses)
75.00
9.75
84.75
Witness Fee (Municipal Staff - per employee) during
business hours (if required)
25.00
3.25
28.25
Cleaning Fee (if required)
100.00
13.00
113.00
charge at current rate as approved by Council; applicable
expenses as agreed upon by both parties, i.e. meals,
accomodations
(1) Where a ceremony is performed by a Marriage Offciant who is an employee of the City, the Marriage Officiant Fee is
retained by the City of Niagara Falls
(2) Payment of the City's portion of applicable fees is mandatory and shall not be waived by the Clerk or Designated Officiant.
The Marriage Officiant may , at their sole discretion, waive the portion of the fees (Officiant/Mileage/Expenses) which would
otherwise be payable to them
(3) All applicable insurance coverage shall be the responsibility of the couple and the City shall be provided with the applicable
documentation, including the use of City Hall.
Additional Notes:
1. Additional rental fees may apply for the use of other locations outside of City Hall. Bookings for any other facility is the
responsibility of participants to make appropriate arrangements and payment for a facility to be utilized for the Marriage Ceremony.
2. Fees do not include the Marriage Licence Fee which is established by by-law and my be amended from time to time.
3. All marriage ceremonies shall be performed in accordance with the City's Civil Marriage Soleminization Policy.
Short-Term Rentals
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Vacation Rental Units, Bed & Breakfast or Owner Occupied
Short-Term Rentals-new licence or ownership change*
500.00
N/A
500.00
Renewal of Vacation Rental Units, Bed & Breakfast or Owner
Occupied Short-Term Rentals (annual)*
250.00
N/A
250.00
*this fee includes the Fire Inspection Fee
Council Code of Conduct
$ Rate $ HST
Expiration Date
Filing Fee
500.00
N/A
N/A
Note: In the event that the Integrity Commissioner determines that a complaint is frivolous, vexatious, contains sufficient grounds to
support an investigation, or that it is determined that no violation occurred, that the complainant shall forfeit the filing fee of $500. If the
Integrity Commissioner finds there are sufficient grounds to support an investigation, 50% of the filing fee shall be refunded.
Clerks Department
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Water Rates
Consumption Charge
Water
Sewer
Rate Table for Monthly Service Charges
Meter Size
Water $ Fee
Sewer $ Fee
15 millimeters (5/8")
25.61
33.76
18 millimeters (3/4")
25.61
33.76
25 millimeters (1")
42.25
55.70
37 millimeters (1 1/2")
104.99
138.41
50 millimeters (2")
192.05
253.19
75 millimeters (3")
358.49
472.62
100 millimeters (4")
620.95
818.65
150 millimeters (6")
1,216.30
1,603.55
200 millimeters (8")
2,029.30
2,675.39
250 millimeters (10")
2,912.71
3,840.07
Flat Rate Table for Monthly Service Charges
Flat Rate Monthly Charges
Water $ Fee
Sewer $ Fee
Monthly Charges
53.69
61.17
Flat Rate New Construction
Monthly Charges
Water $ Fee
Sewer $ Fee
New Construction Monthly Charges
26.93
28.40
Residential Reluctant Monthly
Charges
Water $ Fee
Sewer $ Fee
Reluctant Monthly Charge
161.07
183.51
*Rates displayed assumes payment on or before due date. Payments received subsequent to due dates are subject to a Late
Payment Charge of 1.25% to be added to the water account at the beginning of each month. The Municipal Act provides the City
with the authority to transfer unpaid water/sewer charges to the property tax account of the owner. A processing fee of $30 is charged
on each account transferred to taxes due to non-payment.
Finance
Rate
$1.490 per cubic meter
$2.010 per cubic meter
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Water Information
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
New Account Set Up Fee
30.00
N/A
30.00
Collection Charge - overdue water bills
30.00
N/A
30.00
Water Information per property
20.00
N/A
20.00
Meter Data Fee
30.00
N/A
30.00
Administration Fee for Water Arrears Transferred to Outside Collection
Agency
35.00
N/A
35.00
Water Bill Reprint
20.00
N/A
20.00
Water Bill Statement of Account - Current Year
no charge
N/A
0.00
Water Bill Statement of Account - One Year & Prior
15.00
N/A
15.00
Transfer Fee between accounts (first time free)
25.00
N/A
25.00
Transfer to /from tax (first time free)
25.00
N/A
25.00
Return Cheque Fee - per account
40.00
N/A
40.00
Refund on Credit on Water Account (first time free)
25.00
N/A
25.00
For water shut-off fees, please refer to our Municipal Works: Water fees on page 21.
Tax Information
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Tax Certificate per property
75.00
N/A
75.00
Rush Tax Certificates
125.00
N/A
125.00
Tax Information per property
45.00
N/A
45.00
Registration Fees - Mortgage Letter
50.00
N/A
50.00
Registration Fees - Debt Farm Letter
50.00
N/A
50.00
Registration Fees - Final Letter
50.00
N/A
50.00
Tax Sale by Public Tender (at point of advertisement)
500.00
N/A
500.00
Interest/Penalty on Tax Arrears
1.25%
N/A
1.25%
Extension Agreements
500.00
N/A
500.00
Personal Tax Information Copy - Current Year
no charge
N/A
no charge
Personal Tax Information Copy - One Year and prior
15.00
N/A
15.00
Personal Tax Information Copy - Prior to 1990
100.00
N/A
100.00
Mortgage Company Administration Fee
20.00
N/A
20.00
Tax Bill Reprint
20.00
N/A
20.00
Transfer Fee to tax account - internal
35.00
N/A
35.00
Transfer Fee to tax account - external
50.00
N/A
50.00
Refund Credit on Tax Account (first time free)
25.00
N/A
25.00
Transfer to/from water account (first time free)
25.00
N/A
25.00
Transfer to/from tax account (first time free)
25.00
N/A
25.00
Tax Reminder Notices
5.00
N/A
5.00
Returned Cheque Fee - per account
40.00
N/A
40.00
Ownership Change Request
30.00
N/A
30.00
New Roll Creation
40.00
N/A
40.00
357/358 Application Fee
15.00
N/A
15.00
Licences
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Dog Licence - Neutered
20.00
N/A
20.00
Dog Licence - Non-Neutered
40.00
N/A
40.00
Information Systems - GIS
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Owner requested civic address changes
314.29
40.86
355.15
Finance
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Description
$ Fee*
$ HST
$ Total
Preparation of Subdivision Agreement
3,500.00
N/A
3,500.00
Preparation of Development Agreement
3,500.00
N/A
3,500.00
Preparation of Condominium Agreement
3,500.00
N/A
3,500.00
Preparation of Site Plan Agreement
2,000.00
N/A
2,000.00
Preparation of Amending Site Plan Agreement
1,000.00
N/A
1,000.00
Preparation of Section 37 Agreement
1,000.00
N/A
1,000.00
Preparation of Conservation Easement Agreement
750.00
N/A
750.00
Preparation of Encroachment Agreement
500.00
N/A
500.00
Preparation of Easement Agreement
500.00
N/A
500.00
Preparation of Lease/Licence Agreement with the City
500.00
65.00
565.00
Preparation of Release of Easement
150.00
N/A
150.00
Preparation of Amending Encroachment Agreement/Assignment of
Encroaching Agreement
250.00
N/A
250.00
Preparation of Registration Document for Part Lot Control By-Law
200.00
N/A
200.00
Preparation of Registration Document for Deeming By-law
200.00
N/A
200.00
Preparation of Registration & Discharge for Property Standards Order
150.00
N/A
150.00
Preparationof all other Agreements
1,500.00
N/A
1,500.00
Preparation of Release and/or Discharge of Agreement
150.00
N/A
150.00
Processing of Air Rights Easement
500.00
N/A
500.00
Processing of Conveyance of Lands for Road Widening/Daylighting Triangle
250.00
N/A
250.00
Processing of Dedication/Lifting of Reserve Blocks
250.00
N/A
250.00
Processing of request to Encroach on City Owned Property - Residential
250.00
N/A
250.00
Processing of request to Encroach on City Owned Property - Commercial
500.00
N/A
500.00
Request to Purchase Property that has not been previously declared surplus
500.00
N/A
500.00
Deposit for Appraisal & Reference Plan costs associated with approved
purchase of property that has not been previously declared surplus
5,000.00
N/A
5,000.00
Processing of Request to Lease/Licence City Owned Property
500.00
N/A
500.00
Processing of Request for an Easement over City Lands
500.00
N/A
500.00
Preparation of Amending Subdivision Agreement, Amending Condominium
Agreement or Amending Development Agreement
1,500.00
N/A
1,500.00
Preparation of Amending Section 37 Agreement
750.00
N/A
750.00
Preparation of Registration Document for All Other Agreements
200.00
N/A
200.00
Review of Miscellaneous Agreement prepared by Third Party
500.00
N/A
500.00
Preparation of Agreement relating to Development Charges
500.00
N/A
500.00
*The above fees are subject to Applicable Disbursements and Registration Costs and are at the discretion of the City
Solicitor
Description
$ Fee*
$ HST
$ Total
Stanley Ave. Business Park Assoc. Annual Sign Fee for Third Party
Advertising (for 4 panels)
500.00
65.00
565.00
Term: October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026
Payment Due Date: September 1, 2025
Legal
Business Development
7
Regional Official Plan Amendment
$ Fee*
$ HST
$ Total
Regional Official Plan Amendment
20,828.00
N/A
20,828.00
ROPA: Urban Area Boundary Expansion
64,648.00
N/A
64,648.00
ROPA: To establish pit or quarry
130,769.00
N/A
130,769.00
Official Plan Amendment
$ Fee*
$ HST
$ Total
Major (review of 4 or more studies)
25,356.00
N/A
25,356.00
Standard (under 4 studies)
19,162.00
N/A
19,162.00
More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review
$1,611.00 for each
subsequent submission
N/A
$1,611.00 for each
subsequent submission
Aggregate Resource Extraction
Full Cost Recovery
($16,974.00 deposit)
N/A
Full Cost Recovery
($16,974.00 deposit)
Secondary Plan - Privately Initiated
15,469.00
N/A
15,469.00
Urban Area Boundary Expansion* 0-40 ha expansion
150,000.00
N/A
150,000.00
Urban Area Boundary Expansion* 40-100 ha expansion
200,000.00
N/A
200,000.00
Urban Area Boundary Expansion**100-250 ha expansion
250,000.00
N/A
250,000.00
Preconsultation
$ Fee*
$ HST
$ Total
Preconsultation Fee (consent)
1,611.00
N/A
1,611.00
All other applications (includes concurrent consent & site plan requests)
3,119.00
N/A
3,119.00
More than two (2) submissions of a concept for review/preparation of a second
checklist
$1,61100 for each
subsequent submission
N/A
$1,61100 for each
subsequent submission
Zoning By-Law Amendment
$ Fee*
$ HST
$ Total
High Rise Hotels (10 Storeys or more)
21,061.00
N/A
21,061.00
Complex (review of 4 or more studies required for the application)
19,455.00
N/A
19,455.00
Standard
14,601.00
N/A
14,601.00
Minor (PJR only)
9,535.00
N/A
9,535.00
Request for a Minister's Zoning Order (MZO)/Review of Ministry Initiated MZO
13,469.00
N/A
13,469.00
Request to lift a Holding (H) Regulation
2,261.00
N/A
2,261.00
More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review
$1,611.00 for each
subsequent submission
N/A
$1,611.00 for each
subsequent submission
Official Plan & Zoning By-Law Amendment (Combined)
$ Fee*
$ HST
$ Total
High Rise Buildings (greater than 10 storeys)
36,461.00
N/A
36,461.00
Combined Major (4 or more full studies required for review of the application)
32,149.00
N/A
32,149.00
Combined Standard
26,760.00
N/A
26,760.00
More than 2 submissions of plans & studies for review
$2,689.00 for each
subsequent submission
N/A
$2,689.00 for each
subsequent submission
Site Plan Amendment
$ Fee*
$ HST
$ Total
High Rise Buildings (greater than 10 storeys)
13,522.00
N/A
13,522.00
All Other Lands
10,289.00
N/A
10,289.00
Amendment to Site Plan Agreement
3,444.00
N/A
3,444.00
Site Plan Resubmission (after 2 submissions within 1 year of original application)
$3,444.00 for each
subsequent submission
N/A
$3,444.00 for each
subsequent submission
Plan of Subdivision
$ Fee*
$ HST
$ Total
Draft Plan (Base fee)
19,312.00
N/A
19,312.00
Plus per dwelling unit fee
26.00
N/A
26.00
Modifications to Draft Plan Approval
6,236.00
N/A
6,236.00
Extension to Draft Plan Approval
3,288.00
N/A
3,288.00
More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review
9,157.00
N/A
9,157.00
Plan of Condominium
$ Fee*
$ HST
$ Total
Vacant Land Condomiunium (VLC)
15,183.00
N/A
15,183.00
Plus per dwelling unit fee
26.00
N/A
26.00
Conversion
12,935.00
N/A
12,935.00
Standard/Common Element
13,665.00
N/A
13,665.00
Extension of Draft Plan
2,785.00
N/A
2,785.00
Modification of Draft Plan - Vacant Land Condominium
4,339.00
N/A
4,339.00
Modification of Draft Plan - Standard/Conversion
4,339.00
N/A
4,339.00
Exemption to Condominium Draft Plan Approval
3,234.00
N/A
3,234.00
More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review
$7,535.00 for each
subsequent submission
N/A
$7,535.00 for each
subsequent submission
Part Lot Control
$ Fee*
$ HST
$ Total
Part lot control semi-detached/on-street townhouse units for the first lot/block
1,611.00
N/A
1,611.00
Part Lot Control - each additional lot/block
533.00
N/A
533.00
Part Lot Control - all other types for the first lot
2,261.00
N/A
2,261.00
Deeming by-law (no fee when combined with a zoning amendment)
1,287.00
N/A
1,287.00
Public Notification
$ Fee*
$ HST
$ Total
Mailing Re-notification
425.00
N/A
425.00
Reassessment requiring a further report
1,061.00
N/A
1,061.00
Newspaper re-notification ($600 deposit payable with application)
Actual Cost
N/A
Actual Cost
Notes: Additional fees are required for Regional Planning review of most applications. Additional fees may be required for Niagara
Peninsula Conservation Authority and Regional Niagara Health Department review, where applicable.
Notes: Additional fees from the Legal Department are required for applications requiring agreements and registrations of some by-laws.
Planning, Building & Development
Municipal Works - Administration Fee - 3.75% and Inspection Fee-3.10% (on construction value)
Municipal Works - Administration Fee - 3.75% and Inspection Fee-3.10% (on construction value)
**Please note: anything greater than 250 ha would be the $250,000 fee + the corresponding fee amount above, reflecting the size requested.
*Please note:Any application for an Urban Area Boundary Expansion listed above, will require a $100,000 deposit to cover the cost of any peer reviews and
Ontario Land Tribunal fees. Any additional fees above & beyond the initial $100,000 will be charged to the applicant.
***Please note: the cost of any third-party servicing modelling will be at the expense of the applicant.
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Committee of Adjustment
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Consent Application
4,745.00
N/A
4,745.00
Consent application - for the same lands
963.00
N/A
963.00
Consent Application - to separate two existing units
3,872.00
N/A
3,872.00
Minor Variance
2,240.00
N/A
2,240.00
Concurrent Consent/Minor Variance Application
5,034.00
N/A
5,034.00
Change of Conditions
808.00
N/A
808.00
Re-notification/Rescheduling (consent/minor variance)
432.00
N/A
432.00
Calling of a Special Meeting
589.00
N/A
589.00
Condition -Boulevard Street Tree fee
600.00
N/A
600.00
Environmental Matters
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Environmental Impact Study - Major Review (3 or more features)
2,794.00
N/A
2,794.00
Environmental Impact Study - Minor Review (2 or less features)
2,134.00
N/A
2,134.00
Environmental Impact Study - Second Submission/Addendum
635.00
N/A
635.00
Review of Restoration Plan
862.00
N/A
862.00
Review of Tree Preservation Plan
574.00
N/A
574.00
Review of Monitoring Plan
862.00
N/A
862.00
Sign By-Law
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Sign by-law Variance (no fee when combined with a zoning amendment)
2,470.00
N/A
2,470.00
Sign by-law Amendment (no fee when combined with a zoning confirmation
letter)
6,574.00
N/A
6,574.00
Sidewalk Cafes
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Application for Sidewalk Café - 3 year licence (as per Council October 1, 2024)
200.00
N/A
200.00
Sidewalk Café Licensing Fee per annum (to a maximum of $2,500)
$15.00/m² of
licensed area
N/A
$15.00/m² of
licensed area
Annual Sidewalk Café - Renewal fee
150.00
N/A
150.00
Compliance Letters
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Site Plan Compliance Letter (no fee when combined with a zoning confirmation
letter)
245.00
N/A
245.00
Environmental Request Letter (no fee when combined with a zoning confirmation
letter)
245.00
N/A
245.00
Zoning Confirmation Letter
245.00
N/A
245.00
Zoning Review for Building Permit
245.00
N/A
245.00
Compliance Letter (for real estate/legal transactions)
245.00
N/A
245.00
Heritage Status Inquiry
245.00
N/A
245.00
Telecommunication Tower Review
1,392.00
N/A
1,392.00
Publications
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Official Plan
43.00
5.59
48.59
Zoning By-Law 79-200 (as amended)
43.00
5.59
48.59
Photocopying - 4 pages or more - black & white
0.28
0.04
0.32
Community Improvement Plans
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Printed copy of CIP
10.00
1.30
11.30
Planning, Building & Development
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Minimum Building Permit Charge
243.00
NEW BUILDINGS
Group A - Assembly Occupancies
Permit Fee per m2
All Recreational Facilities, Schools, Daycare Facilities, Libraries, Places of
Worship, restaurants (finished), Theatres, Arenas Gymnasiums, Transit
Stations, Bus terminals, Indoor Pools, and all other Group A Buildings
30.06
Open Public Swimming Pool
2,156.00 Flat fee
Portable Classroom
986.00 Flat fee
Assembly Building Shell
24.05
Assembly Building Interior Finish
12.81
Group B - Institutional Occupancies
Permit Fee per m2
Institutional, Hospital, Medical Care Facilities, Nursing Homes, and all other
Group B Buildings
30.06
Institutional Building Interior Finish
12.84
Group C - Residential Occupancies
Permit Fee per m2
Single, Semi-Detached, Duplex Dwellings, Detached Accessory Dwelling
Units
18.33
Townhouses, Row Housing
18.33
Stacked Townhouses, Multiple Dwellings up to fourplex
18.33
Hotel, Apartment buildings - 6 stories or less
20.04
Hotel, Apartment buildings - 7 stories or more
18.33
Motels, Boarding, Lodging or rooming house
20.04
Interior renovation, Finished basement, Interior accessory dwelling units
10.78
Heated additions to a house
18.33
Unheated additions to a house
12.82
Accessory Building (garage or shed)
7.55
Attached Garage/Carport to an existing house
17.40
Covered Deck/Porch
7.55
Uncovered Deck/Porch
243.00 Flat Fee
Mobile Homes
345.00 Flat Fee plus
Uncertified Mobile Home (foundation included)
6.93
Mobile Home Foundation
1.99
Group D - Business & Personal Service
Permit Fee per m2
Office, Medical Building, Financial Institution and all other Group D Buildings
Complete
30.06
Office, Medical Building, Financial Institution and all other Group D Buildings
Shell
24.05
Office, Medical Building, Financial Institution and all other Group D Buildings
Interior Finish
12.81
Group E - Mercantile Occupancies
Permit Fee per m2
Retail Building Complete
30.06
Retail Building Shell
24.05
Retail Building Interior Finish
12.81
Restaurants Interior Finish (not greater than 30 persons)
12.81
Planning, Building & Development
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Group F - Industrial Occupancies
Permit Fee per m2
Industrial Buildings Complete
15.86
Industrial Buildings Shell
12.69
Industrial Buildings Interior Finish
9.53
Gas Bar Canopies
13.60
Car Washes
13.60
Parking Garage (underground, open air)
8.56
Farm Buildings
6.01
Green Houses non-residential
6.01
Site Services Plumbing Construction Outside of
Building
Permit Fee
Sanitary and Storm Piping
243.00 Flat Fee
Sanitary and Storm Piping
38.00 per additional 15m
Manholes, catch basin
243.00 Flat Fee
Domestic Water Supply
108.00 first 15m
Domestic Water Supply
38.00 per additional 15m
Fire Services Main
108.00 first 15m
Fire Services Main
38.00 per additional 15m
Geothermal for Houses
269.00 Flat Fee
Geothermal Single for all other
269.00 Flat Fee
Planning, Building & Development
Building Stand Alone Permits for Alterations, Renovations & Repair
Building Improvement
Permit Fee
Demising Wall
243.00 Flat Fee
Building Envelope Replacement (Roofing, cladding, windows, waterproofing,
etc.)
404.00 Flat Fee
Foundation Replacement
3.37 per sq. m
Roof Structure Replacement
404.00 Flat Fee
Concrete Restoration
404.00 Flat Fee
Plumbing Building Construction
Permit Fee
Plumbing Systems Alterations
243.00 Flat Fee
Grease, Oil Interceptor
243.00 Flat Fee
Backflow valve, Backflow preventer, sump pumps
243.00 Flat Fee
Replacement of Domestic Water lines and risers
243.00 Flat Fee
Weeping Tile Replacement
243.00 Flat Fee
Plumbing Fixtures
243.00 Flat Fee
Fire Protection System & Life Safety Systems
Permit Fee
Electromagnetic Lock/Electric Strikes
243.00 Flat Fee
Fire Alarm System
297.00 Flat Fee
Fire Alarm Annunciator Panel
297.00 Flat Fee
Life Safety Devices
297.00 Flat Fee
Sprinkler System
297.00 Flat Fee
Standpipe System
297.00 Flat Fee
Mechanical System
Permit Fee
Commercial Cooking Exhaust System
297.00 Flat Fee
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Roof Top Units (per unit)
297.00 Flat Fee
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Duct Work (per area)
8.51 per sq. m
Furnace or Hot Water Tank Replacement Unit (per unit)
243.00 Flat Fee
Boiler Replacement unit
243.00 Flat Fee
Spray Booth
297.00 Flat Fee
Miscellaneous Works
Permit Fee
Fire Place or Wood Stove
243.00 Flat Fee
For categories not listed
$15 per $1,000 of valuated
construction cost or portion thereof
Shoring
31.26 per linear metre
Under Pinning
31.26 per linear metre
Storage Rack as per 3.16
323.00 Flat Fee
Roof Anchors
323.00 Flat Fee
Re-Roofing of Buildings other than houses
404.00 Flat Fee
Tiny Homes
13.03 per Sq. m
Site Grading for Residential developments that are 10 units or less
323.00 Flat Fee
Certified Model Homes Service
323.00 Flat Fee
Trailer (construction site trailer, sea container)
243.00 Flat Fee
Designated Structures
Permit Fee
Communication Tower
323.00 Flat Fee
Retaining Wall
323.00 Flat Fee
Basement Walkout
323.00 Flat Fee
Silo
323.00 Flat Fee
Pedestrian Bridge/Walkway
323.00 Flat Fee
Outdoor Public Spa
512.00 Flat Fee
Outdoor Public Swimming Pool
512.00 Flat Fee
Satellite Dish
323.00 Flat Fee
Planning, Building & Development
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Designated Structures cont'd
Permit Fee
Air Supported Structure, Tent, Temporary Fabric Structure
323.00 Flat Fee
Demountable Stages and Demountable Support Structures
323.00 Flat Fee
Roof Sign with Face over 10m2
323.00 Flat Fee
Pylon Sign over 7.5m in height
323.00 Flat Fee
Projection Sign over 115kg in weight
323.00 Flat Fee
Solar Panels
377.00 Flat Fee
Crane Runway
323.00 Flat Fee
Exterior Storage Tank
323.00 Flat Fee
Wind Turbine Generator having a rated output more than 3kW
377.00 Flat Fee
Conditional Permits
Permit Fee
Conditional Permit Agreement
538.00 Flat Fee
Conditional permit Security Deposit (% of construction cost of phase being
built)
10%
Condition Permit Stages:
Site Servicing (% of construction cost of phase being built)
100%
Substructure (% of construction cost of phase being built)
15%
Superstructure (% of construction cost of phase being built)
55%
Building Envelope (% of construction cost of phase being built)
80%
Building Interior (% of construction cost of phase being built)
100%
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Demolition
Residential - Single, Semi-detached, Duplex Dwellings,
Townhouses, Row Housing
Accessory Structure
All other buildings-with gross floor area equal to or less than 600 m2
All other buildings-with gross floor area greater than 600 m2
Administration Fee
Occupancy of an unfinished building (apartment residential & mult-
storey commercial per floor)
Occupancy of an unfinished building for all other (per floor)
Fast Track Permit - please refer to Phase 1 Fast Track program
details
Limiting Distance Agreement
Alternative Solution (minimum 4 hours)
Suspended or Cancel Permit
Change of Use of Permit with no construction
Compliance Letters (from Building Services regarding building permit
information)
Transfer of Permit Ownership
Additional Plan Review
Not-ready inspection
Contruction without a Permit
After hour Inspection/Plan Review per hour (minimum 4 hours)
Permission to defer Permit Revocation
Amendment to Permit Administration
Pre-Application Review
Amendment to a Conditional Permit Agreement
Partial Permit
Permit Application Extension
911 Rural Address Sign
NSF Cheque Service Charge (per property)
Administration Fee for unpaid building permit fees transferred to
property taxes
Zoning Review for Building Permit
Administration Fee for missed payment of Development Charges
payable by installments as per Section 26.1 of the Development
Charges Act
Administration Fees (with HST applicable)
Fee
HST
Total
Liquor Licence Clearance Letter
*Note: Fire Services portion is also payable. Please refer to Fire
Services Department fee section for the applicable charge.
242.52
31.53
274.05
Building File Search (per hour/property)
*subject to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
36.63
4.76
41.39
Photocopies (per page) - letter size
0.70
0.09
0.79
Photocopies (per page) - legal size
0.93
0.12
1.05
Photocopies (per page) - ledger size
1.38
0.18
1.56
Copies of Large Plans (per plan) - black & white
4.63
0.57
5.20
Copies of Large Plans (per plan) - colour
9.27
1.21
10.48
Planning, Building & Development
559.00 Flat Fee
135.00 per hour
243.00 Flat Fee
135.00 per hour
2x Permit Fee
162.00 per hour
243.00 Flat Fee
243.00 Flat Fee
245.00 Flat Fee
243.00 Flat Fee
135.00 per hour
135.00 Flat fee
243.00 Flat Fee
213.00 Flat Fee
See Conditional Permit
Permit Fee
162.00 Flat Fee
0.41 per sq. m.
0.41 per sq. m.
Fee
244.00 Flat Fee
37.00 Flat Fee
26.00 Flat Fee
135.00 per hour
243.00 Flat Fee
243.00 Flat Fee
243.00 Flat Fee
1,078.00 Flat Fee
135.00 per hour
243.00 Flat Fee
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Sign Permits under Sign By-law
Signs - under 10 m2
Signs - 10 m2 or more
Pool Permit under Pool By-law
Deposit
Seasonal
-
Above Ground
500.00
In Ground
750.00
Deposits
Single permit: detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, duplex,
triplex, fourplex, townhouse (per dwelling)
Addition(s) to buildings described above where excavation is required
Demolition Project
Miscellaneous construction accessory to the buildings described
above with a construction value greater that $3,500.00
Construction projects other than those described above involving
buildings or additions where a site plan IS required
Construction projects other than those described above involving
buildings or additions where a site plan IS NOTrequired
Conditional Building Permit Deposit (minimum $5,000.00)
Move a Building
Lot Grading
Any type of dwelling in a plan of subdivision that has NOT already
been assumed by the City
Any type of dwelling proposed to be placed on an infill lot
Refunds
Where only administrative functions have been completed (application
received, cost analysis and application is entered into a Building
Where only administrative and zoning functions have been completed
Where only administrative and zoning & plans examination functions
have been completed
Where the permit has been issued and field inspections have yet to
be performed, subsequent to permit issuance
Other Applicable Fees
Item
$ Fee
$ HST $ Total
Water Meter 5/8" Positive Displacement Complete
Water Meter 5/8" x 3/4 Positive Displacement Complete
Water Meter 3/4" Positive Displacement Complete
Water Meter 1" Positive Displacement Complete
Water Meter 1.5" Positive Displacement Complete
Please see fees on page 20 (New
Install Meter costs)
Planning, Building & Development
1,500.00 per dwelling
500.00
1,250.00
2,500.00
236.00 Flat Fee
Permit Fee
Value
1,000.00 per dwelling
750.00
Permit Fee
236.00 Flat Fee
367.00 Flat Fee
Note: Refer to Designated Structures Fee Section for signs designated under the Ontario Building Code
78.00 Flat Fee
236.00 Flat Fee
50%
Stage of Permit
NOTE: Where the calculated refund is less than the minimum permit fee appllication to the work,
no refund shall be made of the fees paid. Where a request for refund is made twelve (12) months or
more after the issuance of the permit, there shall be no fees refunded
% of Fees Paid
90%
80%
60%
10% of construction value
(minimum of $5,000)
Value
1,000.00 per dwelling
750.00
1,000.00
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Municipal Enforcement Services
Fee
HST
Total
Sign Removal Administration Fee
80.00
N/A
80.00
Litter By-law Administration Fee
315.00
N/A
315.00
Fence Variance
315.00
N/A
315.00
Dangerous Dog/Muzzle Order Appeal
315.00
N/A
315.00
Municipal Enforcement Services - Property Standards
Fee
HST
Total
Ceriticate of Compliance
260.00
N/A
260.00
Discharge of an Order registered on title
620.00
N/A
620.00
File of Notice of Appeal
525.00
N/A
525.00
Vacant Building Registration Fee
1,000.00
N/A
1,000.00
Vacant Building Administration Fee (one time)
350.00
N/A
350.00
Vacant Building Registry Change of Ownership fee
100.00
N/A
100.00
Enforcement Fee (ongoing non-compliance)
300.00
N/A
300.00
Planning, Building & Development - Municipal Enforcement
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https://niagarafalls.ca/city-hall/building/development-charges.aspx
Please see DC by-laws 2024-053, 2024-054, 2024-056
Schedule of Development Charges effective July 8, 2024
Planning, Building & Development
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Permits
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Commercial Vehicle (loading permit annually) - first such vehicle
82.50
10.73
93.23
Commercial Vehicle (loading permit annually) - second such vehicle-
under the same registered owner as first permit
27.50
3.58
31.08
Commercial Vehicle (loading permit annually) - each additional such
motor vehicle under the same registered owner as the 1st and 2nd
permits
16.50
2.15
18.65
Oversize/overweight load permit - single trip
82.50
10.73
93.23
Oversize/overweight load permit - annually
220.00
28.60
248.60
On-street overnight parking permit - annually
110.62
14.38
125.00
Newspaper box permit - annually
33.00
N/A
33.00
Parking meter bagging (per meter per day) - standard daily route for
bagged
11.00
1.43
12.43
Residential on-street permit/replacement cost
16.50
2.15
18.65
Residential Convenience pass
35.00
4.55
39.55
Parking Lots - Municipal Parking
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Lot 2 - per month
55.00
7.15
62.15
Lot 2 - per hour
1.11
0.14
1.25
Lot 3 - per month
55.00
7.15
62.15
Lot 3 - per hour
1.11
0.14
1.25
Lot 4 - per hour
2.65
0.35
3.00
Lot 4 - per 8 hours
10.62
1.38
12.00
Lot 5 - per hour
2.65
0.35
3.00
Lot 5 - per 8 hours
10.62
1.38
12.00
Lot 7 - per month
55.00
7.15
62.15
Lot 8 - per month
55.00
7.15
62.15
Lot 9 - per month
35.00
4.55
39.55
Lot 9 - per hour
1.11
0.14
1.25
Lot 12 - per month
40.00
5.20
45.20
Lot 12 - per hour
1.11
0.14
1.25
Lot 13 - per month
25.00
3.25
28.25
Lot 13 - per hour
1.11
0.14
1.25
Lot 14 - per month
35.00
4.55
39.55
Lot 14 - per hour
1.11
0.14
1.25
Lot 15 - per month
55.00
7.15
62.15
Lot 16 - per hour
4.43
0.57
5.00
Lot 16 - per month
35.00
4.55
39.55
Lot 17 - per month
55.00
7.15
62.15
Lot 18 - per hour
2.65
0.35
3.00
Lot 18 - per 8 hours
10.62
1.38
12.00
Lot 18 - per month
50.00
6.50
56.50
Lot 19 - per month
40.00
5.20
45.20
Lot 19 - per hour
1.11
0.14
1.25
Lot 20 - per hour
2.65
0.35
3.00
Lot 20 - per 8 hours
10.62
1.38
12.00
On-street rate - commercial/business
1.77
0.23
2.00
On-street rate - hospital
1.77
0.23
2.00
On-street rate - tourist
3.10
0.40
3.50
Parking Lot Replacement Cost: 1-15 days
Parking Lot Replacement Cost: 16-31 days
*Note: Municipal Parking is regulated with a dynamic rates bylaw that can fluctuate to meet the needs and
demands and events of the area and may not reflect the rates listed in this schedule.
Planning, Building & Development - Parking
Full cost of lot
Half cost of lot
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Private Sewer Lateral Cleaning
$ Fee
$ HST $ Total
Monday to Sunday (exclusive of observed holidays) between 8:00am and
7:00 pm
229.67
N/A
229.67
Monday to Sunday (exclusive of observed holidays) between 7:00 pm and
8:00 am
475.21
N/A
475.21
Observed Holiday
567.40
N/A
567.40
"No action", cancellation or false alarm (exclusive of observed holidays)
100.00
N/A
100.00
Video inspection of a private sewer service (only during times as per line 1
above) free once annually. All other requests will be charged as per lines 1
and 2 above
one free
annually
N/A
one free
annually
Copy of DVD of video
10.00
1.30
11.30
High pressure flushing of sewer lateral from maintenance hole/property line at
City's direction or requirement
New Install Meter Costs
$ Fee
$ HST $ Total
NEW: 5/8" x 3/4" MACH 10 Complete
805.10
104.66
909.76
NEW: 5/8" x 3/4" MACH 10 Meter Only
453.84
59.00
512.84
NEW: 3/4" MACH 10 Complete
875.10
113.76
988.86
NEW: 3/4" MACH 10 Meter Only
523.84
68.10
591.94
NEW: 1" MACH 10 Complete
1,032.90
134.28
1,167.18
NEW: 1" MACH 10 Meter Only
681.64
88.61
770.25
NEW: 1.5" MACH 10 Complete
1,316.35
171.13
1,487.48
NEW: 1.5" MACH 10 Meter Only
1,667.61
216.79
1,884.40
2" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter
2,196.10
285.49
2,481.59
3" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter
5,426.91
705.50
6,132.41
4" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter
6,846.87
890.09
7,736.96
6" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter
10,282.21
1,336.69
11,618.90
8" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter
14,263.54
1,854.26
16,117.80
10" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter
17,663.17
2,296.21
19,959.38
12" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter
21,063.70
2,738.28
23,801.98
6 x 8" compound
4" to 10" protectus
R900 Wall Mount Transmitter
428.78
55.74
484.52
R900 Pit Mount Transmitter
526.88
68.49
595.37
R900 RF Pit Mount Antenna
240.56
31.27
271.83
NEW: Wire Repair
99.67
12.96
112.63
Wire Replacement
222.62
28.94
251.56
Fail to be ready for pre-scheduled meter repair by City staff
Water
$ Fee
$ HST $ Total
Bulk Water Rate (per cubic meter)
2.40
N/A
2.40
NEW: Bulk Water Rate (per cubic meter) - credit card payment
2.52
N/A
2.52
Bulk Water Distribution System - purchase card
15.00
N/A
15.00
Installation of Water Service - any size
City supervised tapping fees: 3/4"-5/8" up to & including 2" service
165.54
N/A
165.54
City supervised tapping fees: 4" and up
533.07
N/A
533.07
Fail to be ready for appointment
100.00
N/A
100.00
Charge for application to change meter size
150.00
N/A
150.00
City supervised tapping fees: afterhours: fee per size (above) + applicable overtime at cost
Municipal Works
Actual cost
Actual Costs
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
Note:All work is invoiced to requester after work is complete. Payment can be made by cash, cheque or
credit online
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Water, Cont'd
Water
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Exercise & Operate Curb Stop or Property Valve
100.64
N/A
100.64
NEW: Deposit for 3rd Party Meter Testing (up to 1")
100.00
N/A
100.00
3rd Party Meter Testing/Verification (up to 1")
Water Meter Tampering Fee (plus new install meter cost & estimated water
theft)
500.00
N/A
500.00
Water Meter Inspection
50.00
N/A
50.00
Hydrant Flushing/Testing: per hydrant
100.64
N/A
100.64
Sanitary Sewer Diversion Rebate Application
150.00
N/A
150.00
Arrears Disconnection or Connection Fee
100.00
N/A
100.00
Shutting off or turning on water supplyduring normal working hours
100.64
N/A
100.64
Shutting off or turning on water supply outside normal working hours
297.65
N/A
297.65
Miscellaneous - Water/Wastewater
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Water & Wastewater backflow and meter rental fee
150.00
N/A
150.00
Charge after 14 days and every additional 14 days thereafter
150.00
N/A
150.00
Administrative - Invoicing
50.00
N/A
50.00
Notes:
Charge for meters found on By-pass:
a) By-pass opened with the consent of the City will be charged using the average estimated daily consumption
based on annual consumption x number of days on by-pass
b) By-pass opened or meter removed, tampered or illegal will be charged (a) x 3 penalty rate.
c) If no previous consumption is recorded, a similarly sized meter/similar use will be used at the Engineer's
discretion to calculate average daily consumption and charge at (b) rate.
Water Meter Tampering is a $500.00 fee, plus the cost of the water meter replacement and the estimated
consumption loss.
For the purpose of this by-law, normal working hours shall mean Monday to Friday (exclusive of observed holidays)
between 7:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Municipal Works
Meter loaned with Back Flow Preventor for approved hydrant consumption: Damage to meter or backflow preventor
cost.
Actual Cost
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Subdivision & Vacant Land Condominium and
Deposits
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Administration Fee (on construction value)
3.75%
N/A
Varies
Inspection Fee (on construction value)
3.10%
N/A
Varies
Pre-Servicing Agreement Fee
500.00
N/A
500.00
Street Lighting Inspection Fee (ea. Lights, 3rd Party Inspection)
160.00
N/A
160.00
Boulevard Street Tree Fee (ea)
600.00
N/A
600.00
Cash in-lieu of Survey Monumentation (see below)
Vertical Monumentation
< 10 Ha
600.00
N/A
600.00
10 Ha to 20 Ha
1,200.00
N/A
1200.00
Each Additional Ha
600.00
N/A
600.00
Horizontal Monumentation
< 5 Ha
400.00
N/A
400.00
5 Ha to 10 Ha
800.00
N/A
800.00
Each Additional Ha
400.00
N/A
400.00
Lot Grading Deposit (ea. Lot/Unit - Max $50,000.00)
1,000.00
N/A
1000.00
As Constructed Plan Deposit (ea. Lot/Unit - Max $20,000.00)
1,000.00
N/A
1000.00
Administrative
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Full Size Prints - Black & White
4.42
0.57
4.99
Full Size Prints - Colour
8.85
1.15
10.00
Photocopies (per page): Letter (colour)
0.50
0.07
0.57
Photocopies (per page): Legal (colour)
0.75
0.10
0.85
Photocopies (per page): Ledger (colour)
1.00
0.13
1.13
Photocopies (per page): Letter (black & white)
0.30
0.04
0.34
Photocopies (per page): Legal (black & white)
0.40
0.05
0.45
Photocopies (per page): Ledger(black & white)
0.50
0.07
0.57
Letters of Compliance
200.00
26.00
226.00
NEW: Digital Engineering Drawing Records Fee per search
75.00
N/A
75.00
Road Occupancy Permit
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Application - Road Only (plus applicable security deposit) - includes
administration and inspection
350.00
N/A
350.00
Application - Water (plus applicable security deposit) - includes
administration and inspection
600.00
N/A
600.00
Application - Sewer (plus applicable security deposit) - includes
administration and inspection
600.00
N/A
600.00
Application - Sewer & Water (plus applicable security deposit) - includes
administration and inspection
950.00
N/A
950.00
Detailed Traffic Control Plan and/or Detour Route Plan Review
150.00
N/A
150.00
Additional Inspection Fee (on construction value)
3.10%
N/A
Varies
Site Alteration Permit
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Application (plus applicable security deposit)
200.00
N/A
200.00
Municipal Works
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Forestry - City Tree Removal Request
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
City tree removal application fee *removal request only, no guarantee
of approval
125.00
N/A
125.00
City tree removal (plus $1,200 contribution to 2:1 replanting elsewhere)
Curb & Sidewalk Alterations
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Curb Cut per meter (minimum cut fee $200.00)
102.17
13.28
115.45
Sidewalk Repair per square meter
240.17
31.22
271.39
Curb Repair per linear meter (minimum repair fee $200.00)
228.67
29.73
258.40
Sanitary, Storm or Water Model - Assessments
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Small scale development and simple modeling
2,000.00
260.00
2,260.00
Mid-scale development and medium complexity modeling
4,000.00
520.00
4,520.00
Large scale development and high complexity modeling
7,500.00
975.00
8,475.00
Special modeling services
Parkland
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Parkland Gate Installation Application
1,250.00
N/A
1,250.00
Parkland Access Permit (plus applicable security deposit)
250.00
N/A
250.00
Municipal Works
Case by case pricing
At cost
*Notes: The request for removal of a City tree is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and further requires a submission of a formal application. In effort to
reserve our current tree canopy, all requests will be reviewed directly by the Forestry Supervisor. Trees approved for removal for reasons other than tree
health shall be accompanied by a contribution to 2:1 replanting as per Forestry Policy 314.01.
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Traffic/Engineering Information
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
8 hour intersection traffic count - per location
315.00
40.95
355.95
24 hour automatic traffic recorder (ATR) - per location
135.00
17.55
152.55
24 hour speed study (ATR) - per location
250.00
32.50
282.50
4 day automatic traffic recorder (ATR), speed/volume/class - per location
400.00
52.00
452.00
7 day automatic traffic recorder (ATR), speed/volume/class - per location
700.00
91.00
791.00
Disabled Parking Sign
40.00
5.20
45.20
Disabled Parking tab - ($300 fine)
20.00
2.60
22.60
Six foot telespar post & base
60.00
7.80
67.80
Ten foot telespar post and base
70.00
9.10
79.10
"Slow down" lawn sign and base
25.00
3.25
28.25
24 hour automatic traffic recorder (ATR) - season - approx. 150 locations
1,500.00
195.00
1,695.00
Permits
$ Fee
$HST
$Total
Special Event Application (small)
200.00
26.00
226.00
Special Event Application (medium)
500.00
65.00
565.00
Special Event Application (large)
750.00
97.50
847.50
Oversize/overweight load permit - single trip
100.00
13.00
113.00
Oversize/overweight load permit - annually
300.00
39.00
339.00
Municipal Works - Traffic
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Inspection/ Fire Prevention Services
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Private Home Day Care, Respite Homes
175.00
22.75
197.75
Licensed Day Care
250.00
32.50
282.50
Boarding Room & Lodging & Bed & Breakfast
225.00
29.25
254.25
Residential: 1-3 units (includes single family dwelling, duplex and triplex)
250.00
32.50
282.50
Multi-Units: Apartments 1-4 units
350.00
45.50
395.50
Multi-Units: over 4 units, rate per unit
75.00
9.75
84.75
Hotels/Motels: 1-10 units
450.00
58.50
508.50
Hotels/Motels: over 10 units, rate per unit
75.00
9.75
84.75
General Inspections during regular hours/hour
64.09
8.33
72.42
After hours Inspection/Plans Review (minimum 4 hours) per hour
125.00
16.25
141.25
Commericial & Industrial less than 1,000 square meters
250.00
32.50
282.50
For each additional 1,000 square meters
75.00
9.75
84.75
Re-inspection fee for outstanding violations for the second and each
subsquent re-inspection
100.00
13.00
113.00
Care/vunerable Occupancies
100.00
13.00
113.00
Municipal Licensing Re-inspection
64.09
8.33
72.42
Unsafe Building Order Compliance Inspection
350.00
45.50
395.50
FPO Response & Remediation of Hazard Fee/hr
64.09
8.33
72.42
Preconstruction consultation
64.09
8.33
72.42
Note: Requested inspection, outside of regular business hours, on weekends or holidays, is $150.00 per hour,
with a minimum fee of $300.00
Approvals/Permits
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
General File Search
100.00
13.00
113.00
Occupant Load Signs
64.09
8.33
72.42
Reproduce Existing Documents
60.00
7.80
67.80
Fire Safety Plan Review & Approval - per submission
64.09
8.33
72.42
ULC Integrated Life Safety System Test Approval
64.09
8.33
72.42
3D Rendering of Buildings or Fire Scene
350.00
45.50
395.50
Hose Removal Approval and Inspection (per hose cabinet fee of $15/hose +
HST)
250.00
32.50
282.50
Letters & Produce Incident Reports to Insurance
105.00
13.65
118.65
Liquor Licence Approval Letter
160.00
20.80
180.80
Special Events (approval letter)
70.00
9.10
79.10
Fireworks/Pyrotechnics (approval letter)
70.00
N/A
70.00
Fireworks Vendor Permit
70.00
N/A
70.00
Designation of Fire Access Routes
150.00
N/A
150.00
Fire Code Alternative Solution Review
500.00
65.00
565.00
Products
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Security Key Boxes
254.10
33.03
287.13
Fire route signs
35.00
4.55
39.55
Lock for fire safety plan box
20.00
2.60
22.60
Providing & installing carbon monoxide alarm installation
35.40
4.60
40.00
Providing & installing combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarm
35.40
4.60
40.00
Providing & installing a listed smoke alarm
15.00
1.95
16.95
Fire
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Miscellaneous
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Plan examinations, per $1 of permit value
0.10
N/A
0.10
Zoning amendments, per $1 of application fee
0.10
N/A
0.10
Site plan review, per $1 of application fee
0.10
N/A
0.10
Committee of Adjustments, per $1 of application fee
0.10
N/A
0.10
Subdivision Plans, per $1 of application fee
0.10
N/A
0.10
Fee to expedite services
50% if current applicable service fee
in addition to regular fee
25
Training/Public Education Services
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Fire Safety Training - Business (minimum of 4 hours) per hour
64.09
8.33
72.42
Fire Safety Training - non-profit group
Supervision of Fire Drills - Business - per Fire employee (minimum 1 hour)
64.09
8.33
72.42
Supervision of Fire Drills - non-profit group
Fire Extinguisher Training Base Price
250.00
32.50
282.50
Fire Extinguisher Training per person
10.00
1.30
11.30
Fire Ground Training Use:
Tower with live burn props - 8 hours
2,225.00
289.25
2,514.25
Tower with live burn props - 4 hours
1,325.00
172.25
1,497.25
Training Ground with no burn per hour
90.00
11.70
101.70
Survival Building per hour
90.00
11.70
101.70
Survival Building per hour - requiring NFFD Training Captain
202.50
26.33
228.83
Auto Extrication - per vehicle
250.00
32.50
282.50
Apparatus required/day
Legal/Contracted Services
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Title searches
Corporate profiles
Cost of Prosecution Services
Fire investigation - contracted services cost recovery
Fire suppression - contracted services cost recovery
Fire inspection support (fire alarm/sprinkler, etc)
Cost to secure vacant building
Fire Protection Services
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Failure to comply with an Ontario regulation causing an Emergency Reponse
O. Reg.201/01
Fire Department vehicle per hour or part thereof
Non-resident motor vehicle response - per apparatus for 1st hour or part
thereof
Non-resident motor vehicle response - per apparatus for each additional half
hour or part thereof
Response for open air burning - per apparatus for the 1st hour or part thereof
Response for open air burning - per apparatus for each additional half hour or
part thereof.
Response & remediation - grow operations/drug lab
Response for rescue as result of trespass/stunting/misadventure
Response for malicious complaint/false reporting
Response for fireworks complaint in contravention of by-law
Vacant building response - per apparatus for the 1st hour or part thereof
After hours services (per person/per hour)
96.14
12.50
108.64
Delayed response from Property Keyholder
Risk Safety Management Plan (RSMP) Review - Propane
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Existing facility - 5,000 USWG or less
250.00
32.50
282.50
New/modified facility - 5,000 USWG or less
500.00
65.00
565.00
Existing facility - more than 5,000 USWG
1,250.00
162.50
1,412.50
New/modified facility - more than 5,000 USWG
2,500.00
325.00
2,825.00
Preventable False Alarms
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
First two alarms, written warning
Subsequent Alarms
**MTO rate is an established fee used by Fire Departments to cost recover
**current MTO Rate
Fire
no charge
no charge
as billed to the department
as billed to the department
**current MTO Rate
as billed to the department
as billed to the department
as billed to the department
No charge
**current MTO Rate
**current MTO Rate
as billed to the department
as billed to the department
**current MTO Rate
**current MTO Rate
**current MTO Rate
**current MTO Rate
**current MTO Rate
**current MTO Rate
**current MTO Rate
**current MTO Rate
**current MTO Rate
**current MTO Rate
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Total Fee
HST
Total Charge
Adult Single Lot
2,732.58
355.24
3,087.82
Child/Infant Single Lot - size 4' x 5'
1,287.86
167.42
1,455.28
Cremation Lot - Single lot
571.18
74.25
645.43
Cremation Plot - Four lots
1,896.75
246.58
2,143.33
Non Resident Adult Single Lot Fee - Willow Rest Exempt
4,098.87
532.85
4,631.72
Non Resident Single Child/Infant Single Lot - size 4' x 5'
1,931.79
251.13
2,182.92
Non Resident Cremation Lot - (single lot)
856.77
111.38
968.15
Non Resident Cremation Plot (four lots)
2,845.13
369.87
3,215.00
One Time Care & Maintenance Fee
1,093.03
142.09
1,235.12
Interment Rights (Niche Sales)
Total Fee
HST
Total Charge
Niche Level A & B
Single Niche Stamford Green only
871.92
113.35
985.27
Double Niche
2,019.16
262.49
2,281.65
Triple Niche Stamford Green only
2,891.07
375.84
3,266.91
Niche Level C - G
Single Niche Stamford Green only
1,101.36
143.18
1,244.54
Double Niche
2,294.49
298.28
2,592.77
Triple Niche Stamford Green only
3,395.85
441.46
3,837.31
Interment Rights (Niche Sales-Estate)
Total Fee
HST
Total Charge
Two Niche Unit (4 Urn Limit)
5,171.89
672.35
5,844.24
Four Niche Unit (8 Urn Limit)
10,343.78
1,344.69
11,688.47
Interment & Inurnment Service Fees
Total Fee
HST
Total Charge
Adult Casket Burial
1,800.86
234.11
2,034.97
Adult Double Depth Casket Burial
2,490.77
323.80
2,814.57
Child/Infant Casket Burial
829.66
107.86
937.52
Cremains Urn Burial
569.80
74.07
643.87
Oversized Urn Burial (Companion & Urn Vaults)
854.74
111.12
965.86
Cremains - SCATTERING - REMEMBRANCE GARDENS
290.89
37.82
328.71
Cremains - SCATTERING - OTHER
145.44
18.91
164.35
*Care & Maintenance - Scattering
30.00
3.90
33.90
Interment Cancellation - Casket (if not already open)
426.82
55.49
482.31
Interment Cancellation - Urn (if lot/niche already open)
213.42
27.74
241.16
Interment Services (Niche Inurnments)
Total Fee
HST
Total Charge
Single Inurnment
448.78
58.34
507.12
Double Cremain Inurnment*
97.12
12.63
109.75
Dis-Inter Niche Urn
213.42
27.74
241.16
*Adminstration fee for the additional cremated remain inurnment/interment if taking place at the same time.
Cemetery Fees
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Dis-Interment Services
Total Fee
HST
Total Charge
Adult Casket Dis-interment only*
3,048.69
396.33
3,445.02
Adult Casket Dis-interment & Re-interment
5,214.13
677.84
5,891.97
Cremain Urn Dis-interment Only*
858.09
111.55
969.64
Cremain Urn Dis-interment & Re-Interment
1,453.64
188.97
1,642.61
Infant Casket Dis-interment Only*
1,171.75
152.33
1,324.08
Infant Casket Dis-interment & Re-interment
2,072.19
269.38
2,341.57
*remains are removed from Municipal Cemetery
Interment Surcharges
Total Fee
HST
Total Charge
Late Arrivals - after 3:00 pm Mon-Sat, Sun & Holidays (each 1/2 hour)
134.90
17.54
152.44
Sunday & Holiday Casket Burial - scheduled between 11:00 am & 2:00 pm
1,025.22
133.28
1,158.50
Sunday & Holiday Cremains Burial - scheduled between 11:00 am & 2:00 pm
512.63
66.64
579.27
Tent Rental (All Interment Services)
149.16
19.39
168.55
Less than 8 working hours casket burial order
323.77
42.09
365.86
Less than 8 working hours cremains burial order
161.88
21.04
182.92
Administration Services
Total Fee
HST
Total Charge
Cemetery Administrative fee
97.12
12.63
109.75
Interment Rights Replacement/Duplicate
48.55
6.31
54.86
Cremains Urn Burial - double (admin fee) *companion urn*
97.12
12.63
109.75
Cemetery Records Search (charge per hour)
48.55
6.31
54.86
Other Fees
Total Fee
HST
Total Charge
Special Event Fee (per hour)
250.00
32.50
282.50
Cemetery Fees
Dis-Interment & Administrative Service Fees
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Niche & Memorial Products
Total Fee
HST
Total Charge
Bronze Wreath (Maplegrove)
1,034.24
134.45
1,168.69
Glass - Single Niche - Stamford Green
103.42
13.44
116.86
Glass - Double Niche - Stamford Green
206.84
26.89
233.73
Glass - Triple Niche - Stamford Green
257.80
33.51
291.31
Bronze Plate - Single Niche - Stamford Green
775.67
100.84
876.51
Bronze Plate - Double Niche - Stamford Green
1,551.36
201.68
1,753.04
Bronze Plate - Triple Niche - Stamford Green
2,327.03
302.51
2,629.54
Granite Plate Etching Service
750.00
97.50
847.50
Key FOB (extra) Stamford Green
21.15
2.75
23.90
Cemetery & Park Memorial Program
Total Fee
HST
Total Charge
Brushed Metal Memorial Tag 3x5 - added to bench or tree
50.00
N/A
50.00
Brushed Metal Memorial Tag 4x6 - added to bench or tree
75.00
N/A
75.00
Aluminum Memorial Plaque 4x6 - added to bench or tree
175.00
N/A
175.00
Aluminum Memorial Plaque 6x8 - added to bench or tree
250.00
N/A
250.00
Aluminum Memorial Plaque 8x10 - added to bench or tree
325.00
N/A
325.00
Aluminum Memorial Plaque 8x10 - with metal stand installed beside bench
650.00
N/A
650.00
Bronze Memorial Plaque 8x10 - with metal stand installed beside bench
850.00
N/A
850.00
Bronze Butterfly
379.04
N/A
379.04
Memorial Tree
828.63
N/A
828.63
Memorial Bench
2,930.31
N/A
2,930.31
Life's QR - Heart Plaque
225.00
29.25
254.25
Life's QR - 2x2 Plaque
250.00
32.50
282.50
Life's QR - 4x4 Plaque
275.00
35.75
310.75
Life's QR - 4x4 Tree Stake
300.00
39.00
339.00
Foundation /Marker/Installation Services
Total Fee
HST
Total Charge
Foundation Installation - up to 36"
890.38
115.75
1,006.13
Foundation Installation - 36" to 48"
1,026.10
133.39
1,159.49
Foundation Installation - 49" to 60"
1,362.69
177.15
1,539.84
Foundation Installation - 61" to 72"
1,498.71
194.83
1,693.54
Foundation Installation - 73" to 90"
1,698.16
220.76
1,918.92
Veteran Upright Marker Setting
599.01
77.87
676.88
Small Flat Marker Setting under 172 square inches
216.53
28.15
244.68
Large Flat Marker Setting over 172 square inches
379.09
49.28
428.37
Corner Markers Setting (per set of 4)
216.53
28.15
244.68
Foundation Removal
500.00
65.00
565.00
Prescribed Marker Care & Maintenance Fee Total Fee
HST
Total Charge
Flat Marker Over 172 square inches
100.00
13.00
113.00
Prescribed Provincial Licensing Fee
Total Fee
HST
Total Charge
Provincial Licensing Fee
30.00
3.90
33.90
Cemetery Fees
Memorial Products & Services
Foundation Fees
CUSTOM - Memorial Bench with Memorial Plate Installed on Back of Bench (please contact Cemetery office)
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3) Sunday & statutory holiday interment services may be scheduled between 11:00 am & 2:00 pm. An interment
surcharge will apply.
4) A "scheduled" funeral late arrival & other interment surcharges will apply as indicated in the Cemetery Fee
Schedule - "Interment Surcharges"
5) Funeral late arrivals (arriving after the scheduled time) will be subject to an additional fee.
6) Funeral Directors are responsible for advising families, in advance, of potential late charges & applicable
surcharges.
7) Dis-interments may be scheduled from May 1st to November 1st only and at the discretion of the Cemetery
Manager or designate.
8) The Funeral Director is responsible for scheduling & all related costs for disinterments including:
casket/urn/vault/removal
vault/urn unsealing & resealing
Niagara Regional Health Unit Approval and Attendance
9) One time care & maintenance fee is charged per interment (fully body or cremation) that takes place in a lot
(grave) that was purchased prior to 1955.
B) Interment Right Sales
1) The Interment Rights Holder owns the interment rights to a single lot, plot and/or niche. The Interment Rights
Holder must abide by the regulations stipulated in the Cemetery by-law, including the installation of a monument,
maintenance of a flowerbed or other memorialization.
2) The Interment Rights Holder may transfer, exchange or sell-back a plot, single lot or niche at any time before an
interment takes place. If the above Interment Rights have not been used, the purchaser may, in writing to the City
within thirty (30) days from the signing of the contract, cancel this contract and receive a full refund. Following thirty
(30) days, the purchaser may be eligible for a full refund less the Care & Maintenance Fees.
C) Resale/Transfers
The Rights Holder may resell unused lots/plots/niches to the City of Niagara Falls for a refund of the current
Cemetery Fee. Rights Holder may also resell unused lots/plots/niches privately. The City reserves first right of
refusal for all resell/sell back of Interment Rights (i.e. lots, plots and niches). All documents pertaining to the original
sale must be returned to the Cemetery Office. An administration charge will apply, in accordance with the current
Cemetery Fees Schedule.
D) Payment
Interment Rights (lot sales) must be paid in full before any burial and/or memorialization can take place. Payment
for a burial service (casket, cremation, niche, scatter) is due the day of the service. Visa, Mastercard, Debit, Paymentus
and cheque are the only acceptable methods of payment.
E) Additional Definition (new)
A Resident is a person who:
i) resided within the municipal boundaries of the City of Niagara Falls at the time of death or at the time of purchase, or
ii) is the spouse or registered common-law partner of a person who was a Resident at the time of death.
Non-Resident
Any person who does not meet the Resident definition above with any exceptions to be reviewed by Cemetery
Management.
F) Inquiries
All inquiries or concerns should be received in person at the Fairview Cemetery office, on Stanley Ave.,
Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, or by calling (905) 354-4721 Monday through Friday 8:00 am to
4:00 pm. Saturday appointments must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Jean-Paul Narbonne, Manager of
Cemetery Services.
2) Monday to Saturday Interment Services (except on Statutory or City Holidays) may be scheduled between 9:00am
and 3:00 pm only
Cemetery Fees
Memorial Products & Services
Notes:
A) Interment/Disinterment Services
1) All committal services scheduling is at the approval of the Cemetery Services based on location, weather, staff
availability & the number of services requested.
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Note: Commercial Groups/Community Groups Non-profit:
Prime hours are Monday-Friday 5:00 pm-11:00 pm, Saturday-Sunday 7:00 am to close
Non-prime hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm and 11:00 pm - 12:00 am
Statutory Holidays are charged at prime rates
Summer ice rates are applicable from May 1st through August 31st
Exact dates of opening & closing to be determined each year
Cancellation Fee
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Arenas, playing fields and MacBain Community Centre rentals
22.74
2.96
25.70
Ice/Floor Rentals
(Fall/Winter - effective September 1 - April 30)
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Adult Ice rental - prime time
239.34
31.11
270.45
Adult Ice rental - non-prime time
131.66
17.12
148.78
Youth Ice rental - prime time (resident)
168.91
21.96
190.87
Youth Ice rental - non prime time (non-resident)
221.21
28.76
249.97
Youth Ice rental - non prime time
108.81
14.15
122.96
Youth tournament prime time (non-tenant)
185.54
24.12
209.66
Ice Training (non prime time only, 5 skater maximum)
64.86
8.43
73.29
Education rate (all elementary schools)
62.12
8.08
70.20
Floor Rental - adult
84.87
11.03
95.90
Floor Rental - youth
76.38
9.93
86.31
Last Minute Ice Rental
136.19
17.70
153.89
Ice/Floor Rentals
(Spring/Summer - effective May 1 - August 31)
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
All users - prime time
230.13
29.92
260.05
All users - non prime time
169.44
22.03
191.47
Tenant Groups - prime time
203.54
26.46
230.00
Tenant Groups - non prime time
139.65
18.15
157.80
Youth tournament (non-tenant) prime time
185.54
24.12
209.66
Education rate (all schools)
62.15
8.08
70.23
Floor rental - adult
84.87
11.03
95.90
Floor rental - youth
76.38
9.93
86.31
Arena Floor Rental Day Rate (non-profit)
1220.49
158.66
1379.15
Arena Floor Rental Day Rate (profit)
3722.52
483.93
4206.45
Last Minute Ice Rental (Summer)
157.6
20.49
178.09
Recreation, Culture & Facilities
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Parking Lot Rentals
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
King Eddy - Full Day (4-12 hours)
500.00
65.00
565.00
King Eddy - Half Day (4 hours or less)
250.00
32.50
282.50
Gale Centre Parking Lot A - Full Day (4-12 hours)
1,000.00
130.00
1,130.00
Gale Centre Parking Lot A - Half Day (4 hours or less)
500.00
65.00
565.00
Gale Centre Parking Lot B - Full Day (4-12 hours)
500.00
65.00
565.00
Gale Centre Parking Lot B - Half Day (4 hours or less)
250.00
32.50
282.50
MacBain Centre Parking Lot A - Full Day (4-12 hours)
500.00
65.00
565.00
MacBain Centre Parking Lot A - Half Day (4 hours or less)
250.00
32.50
282.50
MacBain Centre Parking Lot B - Full Day (4-12 hours)
500.00
65.00
565.00
MacBain Centre Parking Lot B - Half Day (4 hours or less)
250.00
32.50
282.50
MacBain Skatepark Lot - Full Day (4-12 hours)
250.00
32.50
282.50
MacBain Skatepark Lot - Half Day (4 hours or less)
125.00
16.25
141.25
Chippawa Arena - Full Day (4-12 hours)
250.00
32.50
282.50
Chippawa Arena - Half Day (4 hours or less)
125.00
16.25
141.25
Chippawa Lions Park Lot - Full Day (4-12 hours)
250.00
32.50
282.50
Chippawa Lions Park Lot - Half Day (4 hours or less)
125.00
16.25
141.25
Park Rentals*
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Chippawa Lions Park - Community Park
75.00
9.75
84.75
Cummington Square - City-Wide Park
60.00
7.80
67.80
F.H. Leslie Park - Community Park
75.00
9.75
84.75
George Bukator Park - City-Wide Park
60.00
7.80
67.80
John N. Allan Park - Community Park
75.00
9.75
84.75
Lundy's Lane Battlefield Park - City-Wide Park
75.00
9.75
84.75
Special Events Park Rentals
75.00
9.75
84.75
*Not including athletic fields
City Hall Centennial Square
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
City Hall Centennial Square - City-Wide Park
75.00
9.75
84.75
Lower Fountain
25.00
3.25
28.25
Upper Fountain
25.00
3.25
28.25
Old City Hall Space
75.00
9.75
84.75
All Areas Listed Above
250.00
32.50
282.50
Recreation, Culture & Facilities
Special Event Rental Fees
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MacBain Community Centre Room Rental Fees
Rooms for Rent (Regular &
Out of Town)
$ Hourly
Rate
$ HST
$ Total
$ Day
Rate
$ HST
$ Total
Multi-Purpose Room A
28.94
3.76
32.70
144.70
18.81
163.51
Multi-Purpose Room D
69.46
9.03
78.49
347.29
45.15
392.44
Multi-Purpose Room E
69.46
9.03
78.49
347.29
45.15
392.44
Multi-Purpose Room D/E (together)
138.92
18.06
156.98
694.58
90.30
784.88
Multi-Purpose Room F
55.13
7.17
62.30
275.63
35.83
311.46
Community Board Room
28.94
3.76
32.70
144.70
18.81
163.51
Coronation Room
69.46
9.03
78.49
347.29
45.15
392.44
Second Floor Meeting Room
22.05
2.87
24.92
110.25
14.33
124.58
Rooms for Rent
(Non Profit )
$ Hourly
Rate
$ HST
$ Total
$ Day
Rate
$ HST
$ Total
Multi-Purpose Room A
14.47
1.88
16.35
72.35
9.41
81.76
Multi-Purpose Room D
34.73
4.51
39.24
173.65
22.57
196.22
Multi-Purpose Room E
34.73
4.51
39.24
173.65
22.57
196.22
Multi-Purpose Room D/E (together)
69.46
9.03
78.49
347.29
45.15
392.44
Multi-Purpose Room F
27.57
3.58
31.15
137.82
17.92
155.74
Community Board Room
14.47
1.88
16.35
72.65
9.44
82.09
Coronation Room
34.73
4.51
39.24
173.65
22.57
196.22
Second Floor Meeting Room
11.03
1.43
12.46
55.13
7.17
62.30
$ Fee/hr
$ HST
$ Total
94.05
12.23
106.28
37.62
4.89
42.51
166.40
21.63
188.03
65.56
8.52
74.08
Day Rate
911.63
118.51
1,030.14
$ Fee/hr
$ HST
$ Total
47.03
6.11
53.14
18.81
2.45
21.26
83.20
10.82
94.02
33.28
4.33
37.61
$ Fee/hr
$ HST
$ Total
10.00
1.30
11.30
15.00
1.95
16.95
Indoor Track
50.00
6.50
56.50
8.85
1.15
10.00
4.42
0.58
5.00
6.19
0.81
7.00
MacBain Community Centre - DAY PASS - Valid for public swimming and drop in gym times
Program Fees
$ Fee/hr
$ HST
$ Total
Child/Youth (4-17)/Senior (60+)
8.85
1.15
10.00
Adult
13.27
1.73
15.00
Family
22.12
2.88
25.00
Drop in programs (excluding aquatics,
indoor play structure & racquet sports)
4.43
0.58
5.00
Day Camp Registration (basic)
255.00
N/A
255.00
Per week
Per pass
Per pass
Per pass
MacBain Community Centre Rental Fees
Drop in Fee for Squash & Racquetball (prime: after 5:00pm & weekends) -
per person
Per pass
Squash Courts (per hour)
Youth/Older adult non-prime
Adult
weekends
Equipment Rental
Drop in Fee for Squash & Racquetball (non-prime: before 5:00pm on
weekdays) - per person
Youth
Recreation, Culture & Facilities
Gymnasium
MacBain Comm. Centre Rental Fees (not for profit)
Youth 1/3 gym
Adult
Adult 1/3 gym
Gymnasium
Youth
Youth 1/3 gym
Adult
Adult 1/3 gym
MacBain Community Centre Rental Fees (for profit)
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Indoor Play Structure
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
Hourly NFP Rental
150.00
19.50
169.50
Drop in
6.19
0.81
7.00
Drop in
15.49
2.01
17.50
Birthday Parties
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
75.00
9.75
84.75
125.00
16.25
141.25
225.00
29.25
254.25
250.00
32.50
282.50
125.00
16.25
141.25
275.00
35.75
310.75
50.00
-
50.00
30.00
3.90
33.90
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
20.00
2.60
22.60
30.00
3.90
33.90
40.00
5.20
45.20
80.00
10.40
90.40
8.00
1.04
9.04
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
10.00
1.30
11.30
15.00
1.95
16.95
20.00
2.60
22.60
40.00
5.20
45.20
5.00
0.65
5.65
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
8.85
1.15
10.00
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
50.00
-
50.00
Refunds (for all registrations)
Crafts
MacBain Community Centre Storage (for profit)
Locker Box per month
Small Cabinet - unlocked per month
Small Cabinet - locked per month
Large Cabinet - locked per month
Small Cabinet - locked per month
Large Cabinet - locked per month
Storage Closet/Rooms - locked per square foot/per year
Storage Closet/Rooms - locked per square foot/per year
MacBain Community Centre Storage (not for profit)
Locker Box per month
Small Cabinet - unlocked per month
Deposits (for all room bookings for celebrations)
Cleaning/Damage deposit (showers, weddings, birthdays, etc.)
Recreation, Culture & Facilities
per child
per family
Birthday Party Cleaning/Damage Deposit
Coronation and Play Structure
Refund - Program Only
Room only - Multipurpose F
Fees
Fees Per Hour
Multipurpose F and 1/3 Gym
Multipurpose F and Play Structure
Room only - Coronation
Multipurpose F, 1/3 Gym and Play Structure
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$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
28.32
3.68
32.00
32.74
4.26
37.00
50.44
6.56
57.00
60.18
7.82
68.00
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
2.57
0.33
2.90
1.59
0.21
1.80
5.31
0.69
6.00
2.88
0.37
3.25
3.76
0.49
4.25
5.31
0.69
6.00
5.31
0.69
6.00
3.76
0.49
4.25
4.65
0.60
5.25
3.98
0.52
4.50
2.22
0.29
2.50
2.66
0.35
3.00
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
4.42
0.57
5.00
5.31
0.69
6.00
3.54
0.46
4.00
4.42
0.57
5.00
5.31
0.69
6.00
4.42
0.57
5.00
6.64
0.86
7.50
5.31
0.69
6.00
Recreation, Culture & Facilities
Membership Fees
Program Fees
Fitness Classes
MacBain Community Centre - Older Adults 60 plus
MacBain Community Centre - Older Adults 60 plus Memberships
Twelve Month Membership - Resident
Twelve Month Membership - Non-Resident
Six Month Membership - Resident
Six Month Membership - Non-Resident
TRX
Monday Mingle - Member
Pickleball Drop in - Member
Drop-in Recreation Programs
Bingo - member
Watercolour Instruction
Bingo - non-member
Yoga
Pickleball Lessons
Pickleball Drop in - Non-Member
Monday Mingle - Non-Member
MacBain Community Centre - Adult Fitness
Program Fees
Drop in Adult Fitness
Registered Adult Fitness - 60+ member
Yoga Adult Fitness
Yoga Adult Fitness - 60+ member
Drop in Adult Fitness - 60+ member
Registered Adult Fitness
Drop in Adult Fitness (hour long and specialty) NEW
Drop in Adult Fitness - 60+ member (hour long and specialty) NEW
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$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
4.00
-
4.00
4.42
0.57
5.00
3.98
0.52
4.50
8.85
1.15
10.00
13.27
1.73
15.00
70.00
-
70.00
119.47
15.53
135.00
79.65
10.35
90.00
5.31
0.69
6.00
4.42
0.57
5.00
8.44
1.10
9.54
8.02
1.04
9.06
7.87
1.02
8.89
8.56
1.11
9.67
122.57
15.93
138.50
163.72
21.28
185.00
183.63
23.87
207.50
244.91
31.84
276.75
61.95
8.05
70.00
20.39
2.65
23.04
150.00
19.50
169.50
200.00
26.00
226.00
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
90.00
N/A
90.00
112.50
N/A
112.50
135.00
N/A
135.00
181.42
23.58
205.00
290.00
N/A
290.00
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
41.25
N/A
41.25
49.25
N/A
49.25
58.77
N/A
58.77
126.24
N/A
126.24
135.40
17.60
153.00
17.70
2.30
20.00
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
135.00
N/A
135.00
155.00
N/A
155.00
155.00
N/A
155.00
315.00
N/A
315.00
90.00
N/A
90.00
125.00
N/A
125.00
90.00
N/A
90.00
225.00
N/A
225.00
45 minutes
60 minutes
Family (2+5)
Birthday Party
Pool & room
Pool & gym
Drop in Aquafit- Adult
Registered Aquafit- Older Adults 60+
One pool 1-30 people
Both pools 1-30 people
Drop in Aquafit- Older Adults 60+
Registered Aquafit - Adult
Pool Rental (per hour)
Both pools 31-100 people
Aquatics Certification Course Fees
Bronze Star
Bronze Medallion
Adult Lane Swim Pass
Recreation, Culture & Facilities
MacBain Community Centre - Indoor Aquatics
Program Fees
Child/Youth
Family (2+3)
Adult
Senior
Adult
Six Month Membership
Child
Senior
Leisure Swim
Standard First Aid Recert
Instructors
Bronze Cross
National Lifeguard
National Lifeguard Recert
Standard First Aid
Swim Team
Slide (in addition of rental fee)
Lane Rental (per hour 1-10 people)
Fitness Classes
Aqua Cycle 60+ Member
Aqua Cycle 60+ Non Member
One pool 31-100 people
Private
Private
Swimming Lessons - Indoor (10 lessons)
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
Adult/Teen Lessons
30 minutes
Swimming Lessons - Outdoor (5 lessons)
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Gale Centre/Chippawa Room Rental Fees
Memorial Room
$ Hourly
Rate
$ HST $ Total
$ Day
Rate
$ HST
$ Total
Community Group
53.05
6.90
59.95
300.00
39.00
339.00
Commercial Use
106.09
13.79
119.88
500.00
65.00
565.00
Birthday Parties - per booking
79.57
10.34
89.91
N/A
N/A
N/A
Sam Long Room
$ Hourly
Rate
$ HST $ Total
$ Day
Rate
$ HST
$ Total
Community Group
12.50
1.63
14.13
50.00
6.50
56.50
Commercial Use
25.00
3.25
28.25
100.00
13.00
113.00
Boardrooms
$ Hourly
Rate
$ HST $ Total
$ Day
Rate
$ HST
$ Total
Community Group
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Commercial Use
26.52
3.45
29.97
132.61
17.24
149.85
Chippawa Community
Room
$ Hourly
Rate
$ HST $ Total
$ Day
Rate
$ HST
$ Total
Community Group
36.05
4.69
40.74
200.00
26.00
226.00
Commercial Use
51.50
6.70
58.20
300.00
39.00
339.00
Birthday Parties - per booking (3hrs
with ice booking only)
79.57
10.34
89.91
N/A
N/A
N/A
Note: per day is for an 8 hour period. Special provisions for tournaments can be made through contract rental.
The Special Event rental rates are for the basic use and services of the facility only. Additional charges will be
added for staff, equipment rental and any other facility requirements that are requested. Organizations serving
alcoholic beverages must comply with the City's Alcohol Risk Management Policy.
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
4.42
0.57
4.99
3.54
0.46
4.00
8.85
1.15
10.00
13.27
1.73
15.00
3.98
0.52
4.50
Seniors (60 years & over)
Recreation, Culture & Facilities
Public Skating
Adult (16 years and over)
Child/Student (15 years and under)
Family Pass (2 adults, 3 children)
Family Pass (2 adults, up to 5 children)
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Playing Fields
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
85.79
11.15
96.94
106.36
13.83
120.19
123.89
16.11
140.00
159.68
20.76
180.44
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
31.97
4.16
36.13
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
5.50
0.72
6.22
13.00
1.69
14.69
13.50
1.76
15.26
22.50
2.93
25.43
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
4.35
0.57
4.92
10.00
1.30
11.30
9.50
1.24
10.74
20.00
2.60
22.60
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
3.25
0.42
3.67
7.00
0.91
7.91
7.50
0.98
8.48
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
61.61
8.01
69.62
123.21
16.02
139.23
86.25
11.21
97.46
246.42
32.03
278.45
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
25.85
3.36
29.21
43.10
5.60
48.70
86.17
11.20
97.37
41.58
5.41
46.99
Lighting - one hour
Lighting - two hours
Lighting - per four hour block
Lighting (youth per evening)
Resident youth
Non-resident youth
Resident adult
Non-resident adult
Lighting
Tournament Day Rate (day=10 hours/field)
B Category Playing Fields per hour
Resident youth
Non-resident youth
Resident adult
Non-resident adult
C Category Playing Fields per hour
Resident youth
Non-resident youth
Resident adult
Non-resident adult
Playing Fields
Non-resident Adult not-for-profit, sport organization
Track - exclusive use (Oakes Park) per day
A Category Playing Fields per hour
Resident youth
Non-resident youth
Resident adult
Recreation, Culture & Facilities
Multi-Purposes Articial Turf Field
Residential minor/youth sport organization
Non-residential minor/youth sport organization
Resident Adult not-for-profit, sport organization
Niagara Falls Youth Users
Qualify for a reduced rate: 50% off the regular hourly rate
1. Niagara Falls based youth organization
2. Registered youth sport with an Ontario governing body
3. Documentation must be provided to staff for approval
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Museum Fee Schedule
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
5.31
0.69
6.00
4.42
0.57
4.99
no charge no charge
no charge
17.70
2.30
20.00
66.37
8.63
75.00
44.25
5.75
50.00
66.37
8.63
75.00
10.62
1.38
12.00
8.85
1.15
10.00
35.40
4.60
40.00
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
no charge no charge
no charge
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
5.31
0.69
6.00
2.65
0.35
3.00
3.54
0.46
4.00
6.19
0.81
7.00
4.42
0.57
4.99
8.85
1.15
10.00
2.65
0.34
2.99
221.24
28.76
250.00
132.74
17.26
150.00
13.27
1.73
15.00
8.85
1.15
10.00
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
17.70
2.30
20.00
0.17
0.02
0.19
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
22.12
2.88
25.00
35.40
4.60
40.00
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
No charge No charge
No charge
44.25
5.75
50.00
Research request/first hour
Research request - additional research/hour
Digital Image
Photocopy (black & white)
Membership
Individual membership/year
Family membership/year
Other
Photographic Reproductions
School Program (approx. 90 minutes)/student
School - self guided tour/student
45 minute museum or Battlefield experience (school)/student
45 minute museum or Battlefield experience (group)/person
90 minute museum or Battlefield experience (school)/student
90 minute museum or Battlefield experience (group)/person
Additional Tour of Battle Ground Hotel/person
Full day Educational Outreach
Half day Educational Outreach
Full day School Program
Half day School Program
Educational Programs (minimum 15
participants)
Recreation, Culture & Facilities
Niagara Falls History Museum Attendance
Adults (20+)
Students (6-19 years old or with valid ID)
5 years old and under
Virtual School Educational Tour
Family (up to 5 people - maximum 3 adults)
Virtual Tour Group
Battle Ground Hotel Museum & Willoughby
Historical Museum
Admission by donation
Customized Virtual School Educational Tour
Historic Walking Tours (Adult)
Historic Walking Tours (Student)
Historic Walking Tours (Family)
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Museum Fee Schedule
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
60.00
7.80
67.80
110.00
14.30
124.30
60.00
7.80
67.80
110.00
14.30
124.30
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
35.00
4.55
39.55
80.00
10.40
90.40
35.00
4.55
39.55
80.00
10.40
90.40
Community Makers are Niagara Regional Not-for-Profit organizations or Niagara Regional based artists putting on an
event that is artistic in nature (Performance Art, Workshop, Presentation, etc.). This does not include trade shows or
retail events unless artistic in nature. Public must be invited.
Minimum of 2 hour rentals in the Museum
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
75.00
9.75
84.75
125.00
16.25
141.25
Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/hour
Other
Dishes (0-30 ppl)
Dishes (31+ppl)
Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/hour after operating hours
Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour after operating hours
Community Maker Rentals
Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour
Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/hour after operating hours
Recreation, Culture & Facilities
Rentals
Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour
Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour after operating hours
Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/hour
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Niagara Falls Exchange
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
121.96
15.85
137.81
170.74
22.20
192.94
634.18
82.44
716.62
878.09
114.15
992.24
975.67
126.84
1,102.51
1,463.49
190.25
1,653.74
1,951.33
253.67
2,205.00
585.40
76.10
661.50
1,073.23
139.52
1,212.75
195.13
25.37
220.50
44.25
5.75
50.00
$ Fee $ HST
$ Total
20.00
2.60
22.60
40.00
5.20
45.20
75.00
9.75
84.75
245.00
31.85
276.85
420.00
54.60
474.60
670.00
87.10
757.10
780.00
101.40
881.40
1,280.00
166.40
1,446.40
1,780.00
231.40
2,011.40
44.25
5.75
50.00
$ Fee $ HST
$ Total
398.23
51.77
450.00
35.40
4.60
40.00
Commericial Membership (see website for restrictions)
Cost to replace lost access key
Farmers' Market - Saturdays Summer/Fall
(May-October)
Market Stall/season
Market Stall/daily
Six months 10 x 10 with storage
Recreation, Culture & Facilities
Artist Studio Membership Rates & Other Fees
Monthly 10 x 10
Monthly 10 x 10 with storage
Six months 10 x 10
Annual 10 x 10
Annual 10 x 10 with storage
Annual 20 x 10
Annual Hotdesk
Cost to replace lost access key
Annual Hotdesk with storage
Monthly
Six Months
Six Months with storage
Hotdesk (3 months)
Annual with storage
Annual
Weekly
Woodworking Shop Membership Rates
& Other Fees
Daily
Three Months
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Niagara Falls Exchange
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
100.00
13.00
113.00
125.00
16.25
141.25
150.00
19.50
169.50
175.00
22.75
197.75
50.00
6.50
56.50
75.00
9.75
84.75
50.00
6.50
56.50
75.00
9.75
84.75
50.00
6.50
56.50
100.00
13.00
113.00
300.00
39.00
339.00
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
60.00
7.80
67.80
85.00
11.05
96.05
110.00
14.30
124.30
135.00
17.55
152.55
30.00
3.90
33.90
50.00
6.50
56.50
30.00
3.90
33.90
50.00
6.50
56.50
200.00
26.00
226.00
200.00
26.00
226.00
100.00
13.00
113.00
250.00
32.50
282.50
Community Makers are Niagara Regional Not-for-Profit organizations or Niagara Regional based artists putting on an
event that is artistic in nature (Performance Art, Workshop, Presentation, etc.). This does not include trade shows or
retail events unless artistic in nature. Public must be invited.
Minimum of three (3) hour rentals of the Market Hall
$ Fee
$ HST
$ Total
250.00
32.50
282.50
10.00
1.30
11.30
25.00
3.25
28.25
100.00
13.00
113.00
6.00
0.78
6.78
300.00
39.00
339.00
5.00
0.65
5.65
50.00
6.50
56.50
80.00
10.40
90.40
100.00
13.00
113.00
1,450.00
188.50
1,638.50
850.00
110.50
960.50
450.00
58.50
508.50
650.00
84.50
734.50
450.00
58.50
508.50
100.00
13.00
113.00
250.00
32.50
282.50
150.00
19.50
169.50
25.00
3.25
28.25
25.00
3.25
28.25
120.00
15.60
135.60
50.00
6.50
56.50
Exchange Branded Tent
Gallery Wall with 2 art pieces per wall
DJ/Solo Musician Package (after first 3 hours/hour)
Fire Pit Package
Fire Pit Rental (with propane) per unit
Wine Barrel Rental per unit
Wooden Benches per unit
Premium Ceremony Package
Basic Ceremony Package
Ceremony Décor
Officient Services
DJ/Solo Musician Package (first 3 hours)
Indoor stage rental
Community Makers Rentals
Market Hall/hour
Market Hall with patio/hour
Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour
Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour after operating hours
Historic Drummondville Square/hour
Historic Drummondville Square/hour after operating hours
Studio Gallery/month
Atrium Gallery/month
Market Hall/day after operating hours
Market Hall with patio/hour after operating hours
Historic Drummondville Square/hour
Historic Drummondville Square/hour after operating hours
Parking Lot/hour
Indoor stage rental
Parking Lot/hour
Market Hall Service Area
Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour after operating hours
Recreation, Culture & Facilities
Rentals
Market Hall/hour
Market Hall/day after operating hours (and statutory holidays)
Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour
Market Hall with patio/hour
Market Hall with patio/hour after operating hours
Other
Corkage Fee
Labour for corkage fee/hr/person
Comfort Lounge Rental (per set - couch, 2 chairs, 1 table)
Linens rental (table cloths, napkins, overlays)/item
Room setup/take down fee
Roller skate rental - up to 40 participants
One Day Parking Passes for area parking
Pipe & Drape/one time charge
Games package (includes 2 cornhole games & giant jenga)
Wedding Altar
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