Fees and Charges By-law No. 2024-134 (Office Consolidation Aug 22, 2025)

Oro-Medonte, Ontario · No. 2024-134 · summary & facts

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Page 1 of 37 - Office Consolidation - August 22, 2025 By-law No. 2024-134 amended by By-law No. 2025-048 By-law No. 2024-134 amended by By-law No. 2025-054 By-law No. 2024-134 amended by By-law No. 2025-063 The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte By-law No. 2024-134 A By-law to provide for the imposition of fees or charges, and to Repeal By-law No. 2024-094 (Fees and Charges By-law) Whereas Section 8 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, provides the powers of a municipality under this or any other Act shall be interpreted broadly so as to confer broad authority on the municipality to enable the municipality to govern its affairs as it considers appropriate and to enhance the municipality's ability to respond to municipal issues; And Whereas Section 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, provides that a municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purpose of exercising its authority under this or any other Act; And Whereas Part XII, Section 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, authorizes a municipality to impose fees or charges on persons, for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it; for costs payable by it for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of any other municipality or local board; and for the use of its property including property under its control; And Whereas Section 391(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c.25, as amended, provides that a fee or charge for capital costs related to services or activities may be imposed on persons not receiving an immediate benefit from the services or activities but who will receive a benefit at some later point in time; And Whereas subsection 391(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, provides that the costs included in a fee or charge may include costs incurred by a municipality related to administration, enforcement and the establishment, acquisition and replacement of capital assets; And Whereas Section 11(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, provides that a municipality may pass by-laws respecting matters relating to public utilities; And Whereas The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte operates and maintains communal tile beds hereinafter referred to as the "communal tile works"; And Whereas the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte deems it necessary to impose a sewer service charge upon those lands that derive a benefit from the sewage works; And Whereas The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte operates and maintains municipal drinking water systems; And Whereas Section 398(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, provides the Treasurer of a local municipality may add charges imposed by the municipality under Part XII of the said Act to the tax roll for the property to which the public utility was supplied and collect them in the same manner as municipal taxes; And Whereas Section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, provides that a municipality may enter into agreements for the provision of municipal capital facilities by any person and may pass by-laws to enter into agreements relating thereto; And Whereas The Corporation of the Township off Oro-Medonte has entered into such an agreement with Freed in regards to the Horseshoe Valley Resort Waste Water Treatment Plant, pursuant to By-law No. 2014-075, as amended, that is owned and operated by Freed; Page 2 of 37 And Whereas Section 69(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.P.13, as amended, provides that a municipality may establish a tariff of fees for the processing of applications; And Whereas Section 7(1) of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23, as amended, authorizes the Council of a municipality to pass by-laws requiring the payment of fees on applications for and on the issuance of permits, requiring the payment of fees for maintenance inspections, and prescribing the amounts of the fees; And Whereas a public meeting was held on April 11, 2018 under the authority of the Building Code Act, Section 7(6), S.O. 1992, c.23 as amended, to obtain public comments with respect to the proposed amendments to the Fees and Charges by-law; And Whereas Section 5(0.1) of the Fire-Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c.4, as amended, authorizes a municipality to establish, maintain and operate a fire department for all or any part of the municipality; And Whereas Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte did, on the 11th. day of September, 2024, enact By-Law No. 2024-094; Now Therefore the Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte hereby enacts as follows: 1. That this By-law be known as the "Fees and Charges By-law''. 2. That the following Schedules, attached hereto, form part of this By-law: Schedule A Administration Schedule B Building Schedule C Fire & Emergency Services Schedule D Recreation and Community Services Schedule E Planning Schedule F Operations Schedule G Communal Tile Schedule H Finance Schedule I Municipal Law Enforcement Schedule J Drinking Water Schedule K Wastewater Treatment (Freed PVT) Schedule L Craighurst Wastewater System 3. That Appendix "1" attached hereto lists services and fees imposed under separate by-laws, Acts, or Ontario Regulations. 4. Any person desirous of using those services or property of the Township of Oro­ Medonte described in Schedules "A" to and including "K" shall pay the fee set out opposite the description or name of the particular service or property, as shown in Schedules "A" to and including "K". 5. Despite the provision of Section 4, Council or its delegated authority may, in its discretion upon application to it, waive or reduce the fees set out in Schedules "A" to and including "K" for any person, on a one time or on a continuing basis. 6. All fees payable under this By-law shall be payable in advance of providing the service except for: a) emergency services; b) actions taken by the Township of Oro-Medonte to rectify failures or by-law infractions on the part of a resident; c) specific fees prescribed in Schedule "E" (Planning) to this By-law; in which case the fee payable will be in arrears and invoiced subsequent to the service or activity provided. Page 3 of 37 7. That Appendix "1" attached hereto lists services and fees imposed under separate by-laws, Acts, or Ontario Regulations. 8. Any person desirous of using those services or property of the Township of Oro­ Medonte described in Schedules "A" to and including "K" shall pay the fee set out opposite the description or name of the particular service or property, as shown in Schedules "A" to and including "K". 9. Despite the provision of Section 4, Council or its delegated authority may, in its discretion upon application to it, waive or reduce the fees set out in Schedules "A" to and including "K" for any person, on a one time or on a continuing basis. 10. All fees payable under this By-law shall be payable in advance of providing the service except for: a) emergency services; b) actions taken by the Township of Oro-Medonte to rectify failures or by-law infractions on the part of a resident; c) specific fees prescribed in Schedule "E" (Planning) to this By-law; in which case the fee payable will be in arrears and invoiced subsequent to the service or activity provided. 11. If for any reason fees owing under this By-law remain unpaid after 30 days, same shall bear interest at the rate of 1.25% per month until paid in full. In addition to any interest owing, each payment that is not paid when due, shall bear an administrative penalty of $25.00. 12. Where a deposit is required under this By-law for services rendered by the Township, and actual costs exceed the deposited amount, such costs shall be deemed to be fees owing under this By-law and Section 7 of this By-law shall pertain to such outstanding costs. 13. Any fees that are owing to the Township of Oro-Medonte and that are unpaid are a debt to the Township of Oro-Medonte and, together with all interest and penalties accrued thereupon, may be collected by the Township of Oro-Medonte by action or may be collected by the Township of Oro-Medonte on its behalf or may be collected in like manner as taxes. 14. Should any section, subsection, clause, paragraph or provision of this By-law, including any part of the Schedules to this By-law, be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the By­law as a whole or any part thereof, other than the provision or part of the schedule so declared to be invalid. 15. Any other by-law or part thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this By-law is hereby repealed. 16. And That this by-law and the following schedules shall come into force and take effect on January 1st, 2025. By-law No. 2024-134 As Amended and As Consolidated Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the official versions of any applicable by- laws are the definitive legal documents. Page 4 of 37 Schedule "A" to Amending By-Law No. 2024-134 Administration 1. Compliance Reports (subject to 5 day turnaround time) a) Building Information (Tax Exempt) $ 150.00 b) Septic Information (Tax Exempt) $ 150.00 c) Environmental (Tax Exempt) $ 150.00 d) Site Plan Information (Tax Exempt) $ 367.00 e) Zoning Information (Tax Exempt) $150.00 f) Development Charge/Lot Levy Information (Tax Exempt) $ 20.00 2. Documents a) Fire & Emergency Services Master Plan (Background material) $ 20.00 b) Official Plan $ 53.50 c) Zoning By-law $ 42.80 d) Recreation Master Plan (on USB stick) e) Development Engineering Policies, Process, and Design Standards (on USB stick) $ 40.00 $ 20.00 3. Historical Books a) Hills of Oro (Tax Exempt) $ 3.00 b) Kith 'n Kin (Tax Exempt) $ 20.00 c) Knox Presbyterian Church $ 3.15 d) Medonte A Township Remembered (Tax Exempt) $20.00 e) Oro African Church (Tax Exempt) $10.00 f) Story of Oro (Tax Exempt) $ 15.00 4. Line Fence Dispute a) Administration Fee $350.00 5. Maps and Oversized Documents a) 11" x 17" $ 5.00 b) Oversize black and white print $ 10.00 c) Oversize colour print $ 15.00 d) Oversize scan (on USB stick) $ 12.00 e) Township Road Map $ 10.00 6. Commissioning of Documents a) Commissioning Fee (Tax Exempt) $ 25.00 b) Certifying Document (Tax Exempt) $ 25.00 7. Miscellaneous a) Assessment Information (on USB stick) $ 300.00 b) Photocopies - for all departments Black and White $ 0.50/page Colour $ 0.75/page Scan $ 2.00/per document c) Township Pins $ 5.00 d) General Administrative Letters $ 25.00 e) Records Search including publicly available information $ 7.50/15 min. f) Shipping & Handling Documents Market Rate g) Copies of Livestreamed Meetings (on USB stick) $10.00/meeting h) Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) Temporary Extension Requests (Corporate Services Application fee) $ 200.00 i) Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (per R.R.O.1990, Reg. 823): i) Application/request for access $5.00 ii) Search time (by any person) $7.50/15 min. iii) Record preparation (including severing and redaction of any part of a record by any person) $7.50/15 min. Page 5 of 37 8. Municipal Address Signage a) Sign Posts $ 55.00 b) Municipal Address Sign $ 25.00 9. Land Purchase Request a) Administration Fee (non-refundable) $ 350.00 b) Deposit Upon Council's Approval (Tax Exempt) $ 7,500.00 Note: In the event that the applicant chooses not to proceed with the land purchase request, the deposit, minus any costs already incurred by the Township with respect to the potential purchase/sale, will be refunded to the applicant. The applicant will be supplied with copies of invoices which shall identify the costs that have already been incurred by the Township. 10. Request to Lift Reserve Blocks Administration Fee (non-refundable) $ 350.00 Note: The applicant shall be responsible for all costs incurred by the Township with respect to their request, whether the request is approved or not. The applicant shall be invoiced accordingly, and any such invoice shall include copies of invoices which shall identify the costs that have been incurred by the Township. 11. Request for Easement Over Municipal Property a) Administration Fee (non-refundable) $ 350.00 Note: The applicant shall be responsible for all costs incurred by the Township with respect to their request, whether the request is approved or not. The applicant shall be invoiced accordingly, and any such invoice shall include copies of invoices which shall identify the costs that have been incurred by the Township. 12. Encroachment and License Agreements a) Application Fee (Tax Exempt) $ 700.00 b) Annual Fee (utilizing own insurance) (Tax Exempt) $ 150.00 c) Annual Fee (utilizing Township insurance) (Tax Exempt) $ 250.00 13. Other Land Matters Administration Fee (non-refundable) $ 350.00 14. Additional Costs Incurred When the Township, or another municipal, provincial or federal agency/entity on the Township's behalf, takes actions or pays money to rectify failures, by-law infractions or situations created by, or on behalf of a person, including but not limited to non-compliance with the terms of any agreement or permit or license, such person shall be responsible for all costs paid or payable by the Township including the cost of staff time, equipment expenses and other expenses incurred by the Township. The person responsible shall be invoiced for all costs. The minimum invoice shall not be for less than three (3) hours of time or $1,000. Note: Fees and charges identified in this Schedule include all applicable taxes, unless otherwise specified. Page 6 of 37 Schedule "B" to By-Law No. 2024-134 Building 1. Calculation of Permit Fees Permit fees shall be calculated based on the formula given below, unless otherwise specified in the schedule. The minimum fee for a permit shall be in accordance with the specified rate for the current year unless specifically stated as a flat rate. Any fee not determined in the following is determined at the discretion of the Chief Building Official. Permit Fee = Service Index (SI) x Total gross floor area (A) Note: Gross floor area (A) calculated in square feet and is measured to the outer face of exterior walls and to the centre of fire walls. 2. Permit Fees Building Classification & Construction Service Index (SI) Table 2.1 $ / ft2 3. Refund of Permit Fees 3.1 Pursuant to this by-law, the portion of the total calculated permit fees that may be refunded shall be a percentage of the total fees payable under this by-law, calculated as follows in regard to functions undertaken by the municipality: a) 75% if only administrative functions have been performed; b) 50% if administrative and plans examination functions have been performed; c) 25% if the permit has been issued and no field inspections have been performed subsequent to permit issuance; or d) 0% if any field inspections have been performed subsequent to permit issuance. However, in all cases a minimum permit fee will be retained. 3.2 The permit fee shall be returned to the person named on the fee receipt, unless such person advises the Chief Building Official, in writing and prior to release of the refund, of a change in name, in which case the refund shall be returned to the person then authorized to receive it. When only the minimum fee, or less has been collected/submitted, no refund will be processed. 4. Conditional Permits Conditional permit application requests to be reviewed in accordance with the OBC and the current procedure. 4.1 Securities As requested and issued by the Chief Building Official, to be paid in addition to applicable permit fees in accordance with the fees specified in Table 2.1. The amount deemed shall be the amount of the security deposit required in the form of a letter of credit. For all projects subject to a conditional permit agreement, if the Chief Building Official determines that the subject construction has not been removed or the lands have not been restored to its original state in accordance with the agreement, the securities may be drawn upon in full or in part to restore the lands. Should the Township incur additional costs, the Township shall have a lien on the lands for such amount. Page 7 of 37 5. Notes 5.1 Total fee is payable upon receipt of completed application and invoice. 5.2 Where a person is found to have commenced construction or demolition of a building without a permit having been issued, the permit fee listed in Table 2.1 shall be doubled, minimum fee of Minimum Permit Fee in accordance with Table 2.1 in addition to required fees will be applied. 5.3 Indexing - Table 2.1 prescribes a 2.5% annual increase to permit fees without amendment to this By-law, effective January 1st each year, commencing as of the date of passing of this by-law. 6. Cost Recovery Where an Order is issued under the Building Code Act, the property owner or any other person responsible for the action, shall pay fees in accordance with Table 2.1. Where an Order is issued under the Act and where the named achieved eventual compliance with the Order, the Township may choose not to prosecute the named, if satisfactory settlement is reached. 7. Additional Costs When the Township, or another municipal, provincial, or federal agency/entity on the Township's behalf, takes actions or pays money to rectify failures, by-law infractions or situations created by, or on behalf of a person, including but not limited to non-compliance with the terms of any agreement, or permit, or license, such person shall be responsible for all costs paid or payable by the Township including the cost of staff time, equipment expenses and other expenses incurred by the Township. The person shall be invoiced for all costs. The minimum invoice shall not be for less than three (3) hours of time or $ 1,000.00. Page 8 of 37 Building Permit Fees Table 2.1 2025 Fees 2026 Fees 2027 Fees 2028 Fees 2029 Fees 2030 Fees 2031 Fees Flat Per Sq. ft. Flat Per Sq. ft. Flat Per Sq. ft. Flat Per Sq. ft. Flat Per Sq. ft. Flat Per Sq. ft. Flat Per Sq. ft. 2.1 Non Residential Occupancies Group A, B, D & E a)New Construction 2.25 - 2.31 - 2.37 - 2.43 - 2.49 - 2.55 - 2.61 b)Renovation / Alteration to the above 1.01 - 1.04 - 1.06 - 1.09 - 1.11 - 1.14 - 1.17 c)Accessory Buildings to the above 0.79 - 0.81 - 0.83 - 0.85 - 0.88 - 0.90 - 0.92 Group F a)New Construction 1.60 - 1.64 - 1.68 - 1.73 - 1.77 - 1.81 - 1.86 b)Renovation / Alteration to the above 1.01 - 1.04 - 1.06 - 1.09 - 1.11 - 1.14 - 1.17 c)Accessory Buildings to the above 0.79 - 0.81 - 0.83 - 0.85 - 0.88 - 0.90 - 0.92 d)Fire Code Retrofit as a result of Fire Department inspection - - - - - - - - - - - - - Minor - as determined by CBO Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Major - as determined by CBO 1.01 - 1.04 - 1.06 - 1.09 - 1.11 - 1.14 - 1.17 Group G Storage Buildings - Pole barn, Coverall, Manure etc. 0.54 - 0.55 - 0.57 - 0.58 - 0.60 - 0.61 - 0.63 Barns, Riding Arenas, Agricultural Processing Buildings (viewing areas - see Group A) 1.01 - 1.04 - 1.06 - 1.09 - 1.11 - 1.14 - 1.17 Page 9 of 37 Building Permit Fees Table 2.1 2025 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2026 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2027 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2028 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2029 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2030 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2031 Fees Per Sq. ft. Greenhouse Flat Per Sq. ft. Flat Per Sq. ft. Flat Per Sq. ft. Flat Per Sq. ft. Flat Per Sq. ft. Flat Per Sq. ft. Flat Per Sq. ft. Greenhouse Subject to Site Plan Control 1.01 - 1.04 - 1.06 - 1.09 - 1.11 - 1.14 - 1.17 2.2 Residential Occupancies Group C a)New Construction - gross floor area above grade 2.25 - 2.31 - 2.37 - 2.43 - 2.49 - 2.55 - 2.61 b)New Construction - basement/crawl space 0.66 - 0.67 - 0.69 - 0.71 - 0.73 - 0.74 - 0.76 c) Renovation/Alteration/finishing basement 0.66 - 0.67 - 0.69 - 0.71 - 0.73 - 0.74 - 0.76 d) Accessory Building / Garage 0.66 - 0.67 - 0.69 - 0.71 - 0.73 - 0.74 - 0.76 e) Decks, covered porches, balconies - - - - - - - - - - - - - i)As part of the original dwelling permit - Less than 108 sq.ft. Included /W Dwelling Included /W Dwelling - Included /W Dwelling Included /W Dwelling - Included /W Dwelling - Included /W Dwelling - Included /W Dwelling - ii)As part of the original dwelling permit - Over 108 sq.ft. 350.00 359.38 - 368.36 - 377.57 - 387.01 - 396.69 - 406.61 - iii)Separate permit (not part of original dwelling permit) 350.00 359.38 - 368.36 - 377.57 - 387.01 - 396.69 - 406.61 - f) Solid fuel burning appliance (woodstove, fireplace, etc.) 350.00 359.38 - 368.36 - 377.57 - 387.01 - 396.69 - 406.61 - Page 10 of 37 Building Permit Fees Table 2.1 2025 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2026 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2027 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2028 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2029 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2030 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2031 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2.3 Other Permits Portable Buildings (School, sales office, etc.) 400.00 410.72 - 420.99 - 431.51 - 442.30 - 453.36 - 464.69 - Tents (short term for special events or a summer season) - - - - - - - - - - - - - Up to 2,420 ft2 aggregate area Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Over 2,420 ft2 aggregate area 400.00 410.72 - 420.99 - 431.51 - 442.30 - 453.36 - 464.69 - Demolition 250.00 256.70 - 263.12 - 269.70 - 276.44 - 283.35 - 290.43 - Demolition - Engineered 400.00 410.72 - 420.99 - 431.51 - 442.30 - 453.36 - 464.69 - Change of Use (No construction proposed) Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Designated structures under Div A 1.3.1.1. 400.00 410.72 - 420.99 - 431.51 - 442.30 - 453.36 - 464.69 - Retaining walls - - - - - - - - - - - - Signs under Div B 3.15 - - - - - - - - - - - - Solar Collector on a building >5m2 total area - - - - - - - - - - - - Wind Turbine >3kW - - - - - - - - - - - - Outdoor pool, public spa under Div B 3.11 & 3.12 etc. - - - - - - - - - - - - Plumbing, over 6 Fixtures Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Minimum Fee Plumbing, 0-6 Fixtures 105.29 108.11 - 110.82 - 113.59 - 116.43 - 119.34 - 122.32 - Page 11 of 37 Building Permit Fees Table 2.1 2025 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2026 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2027 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2028 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2029 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2030 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2031 Fees Per Sq. ft. Service Trench Inspection, Water or Sewer - Each 125.00 128.35 - 131.56 - 134.85 - 138.22 - 141.67 - 145.22 - Conditional Permit 2 x permit fees Min 1,500 Max 10,000 2 x permit fees Min 1,540 Max 10,268 - 2 x permit fees Min 1,579 Max 10,525 - 2 x permit fees Min 1,618 Max 10,788 - 2 x permit fees Min 1,659 Max 11,058 - 2 x permit fees Min 1,700 Max 11,334 - 2 x permit fees Min 1,743 Max 11,617 - Conditional Permit - Securities (refundable) Residential - $50,000 Non-Res - $150,000 Residential - $51,340 Non-Res - $154,020 - Residential - $52,624 Non-Res - $157,871 - Residential - $53,939 Non-Res - $161,817 - Residential - $55,288 Non-Res - $165,863 - Residential - $56,670 Non-Res - $170,009 - Residential - $58,086 Non-Res - $174,259 - 2.4 Sewage System Septic Size Verification 450.00 462.06 - 473.61 - 485.45 - 497.59 - 510.03 - 522.78 - Sewage System Permit/New or Replacement (Class 2, 3, or 4) 1,000.00 1,026.80 - 1,052.47 - 1,078.78 - 1,105.75 - 1,133.40 - 1,161.73 - Septic Tank Replacement/Holding Tank Replacement 550.00 564.74 - 578.86 - 593.33 - 608.16 - 623.37 - 638.95 - 2.5 Miscellaneous Transfer Permit (to new owner) 105.29 108.11 - 110.82 - 113.59 - 116.43 - 119.34 - 122.32 - Re-inspection Fee 105.29 108.11 - 110.82 - 113.59 - 116.43 - 119.34 - 122.32 - Certified Model Home Review (Non- refundable) 750.00 770.10 - 789.35 - 809.09 - 829.31 - 850.05 - 871.30 - L.L.B.O. inspection & letters for occupant loads 300.00 308.04 - 315.74 - 323.63 - 331.73 - 340.02 - 348.52 - Permit Revision (in addition to applicable permit fees and review rate) 100.00 102.68 - 105.25 - 107.88 - 110.58 - 113.34 - 116.17 - Review rate (Building Officials) -for review of revisions to plans, administration and enforcement 125.25 128.61 - 131.82 - 135.12 - 138.50 - 141.96 - 145.51 - Page 12 of 37 Building Permit Fees Table 2.1 2025 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2026 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2027 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2028 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2029 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2030 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2031 Fees Per Sq. ft. File Search - electronic documents 50.00 51.34 - 52.62 - 53.94 - 55.29 - 56.67 - 58.09 - File Search - physical and scanned documents 100.00 102.68 - 105.25 - 107.88 - 110.58 - 113.34 - 116.17 - Annual file maintenance fee (change effective Jan 1, 2026) Note: Applicable on all permits not closed after three (3) years on Building subsequent to issuance. 250.00 256.70 - 263.12 - 269.70 - 276.44 - 283.35 - 290.43 - Lot Grading: Initial & Final Review - Assumed subdivisions/ Infill Lots 500.00 513.40 - 526.24 - 539.39 - 552.88 - 566.70 - 580.86 - Initial & Final Review - Unassumed subdivisions/ ICI projects 1,000.00 1,026.80 1,052.47 1,078.78 1,105.75 1,133.40 1,161.73 Each Subsequent review 150.00 154.02 - 157.87 - 161.82 - 165.86 - 170.01 - 174.26 - Alternative Solutions: Alternative Solutions Examination Fee: - - - - - - - - - - - - Base fee 600.00 616.08 - 631.48 - 647.27 - 663.45 - 680.04 - 697.04 - plus per hour of review time 125.25 128.61 - 131.82 - 135.12 - 138.50 - 141.96 - 145.51 - Page 13 of 37 Building Permit Fees Table 2.1 2025 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2026 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2027 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2028 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2029 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2030 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2031 Fees Per Sq. ft. 2.6 Septic Maintenance Program On-Site Sewage System Maintenance Program (O. Reg 315/10) - - - - - - - - - - - - Administration/Inspection Fee: (change effective upon commencement of next cycle in accordance with Ontario Building Code) - - - - - - - - - - - - One time/ 5 year cycle 450.00 450.00 - 450.00 - 450.00 - 450.00 - 450.00 - 450.00 - Annually/5 year cycle 90.00 90.00 - 90.00 - 90.00 - 90.00 - 90.00 - 90.00 - Minimum Permit Fee 350.00 359.38 - 368.36 - 377.57 - 387.01 - 396.69 - 406.61 - Page 14 of 37 Schedule "C" to By-Law No. 2024-134 Fire & Emergency Services 1. Request for Fire Reports $75.00 2. Request for Written Information (mortgage clearance letters, changes of ownership, letter of confirmation etc.) $75.00 3. Inspection Requests (excluding inspections required under a building permit) 3.1 Residential Fire Inspection $75.00 3.2 Commercial Fire Inspection $175.00 3.3 Industrial Fire Inspection $300.00 3.4 Care/Treatment Occupancy Fire Inspection $150.00 3.5 Request for Fire Inspection - No Show $100.00 3.6 Fireworks Approval & Inspections $100.00 4. Standby Fees & Cost Recovery 4.1) Fire Apparatus Standby (shows, exhibitions demonstrations (Municipal events exempt) MTO Rates/Hr /Apparatus 4.2) Security Standby for incendiary fires (per apparatus per/ hour plus any other associated costs) MTO Rates/Hr /Apparatus 4.3) Motor Vehicle Collision - Kings Highway MTO Rates/Hr/ Apparatus 4.4) Motor Vehicle Collision or vehicle fires - all other Roads (non-Township Residents) MTO Rates/Hr/ Apparatus 4.5) Elevator Call - after responding to two (2) calls in the same calendar year due to poor or non-maintenance of device after warning $300.00 4.6) False Alarms (more than 2 false alarms in 12 months at same building due to faulty or improperly installed or maintained equipment or in the opinion of the Fire Chief or designate that the alarm could have been prevented by alternate measures) 4.6a) Third False Alarm 4.6b) All subsequent False Alarms with the 12 months $500.00 $750.00 4.7) Response to Open Air Fire calls (applies to all complaints that are investigated and are found to be non-compliant, or the owner will not or cannot suppress the fire in a non-compliant investigation. MTO Rates/Hr/ Apparatus 4.8) Emergency Response on Roadways/ Waterways/Railways. Services provided for emergencies involving damage or faulty electrical MTO Rates/Hr/ Apparatus Page 15 of 37 power transmission and distribution and their associated hardware, vehicle boats, PWC' or trains, on roadways waterways or rail lines. 4.9) Technical response from other emergency services or organizations for the purpose of emergency mitigation. 4.10) Services provided outside of the scope of operations by the OMFES such as securing heavy equipment for the use of extinguishment or fire investigation, the use of provincial fire resources such as firefighting aircraft for the use of fire extinguishment. 4.11) Standby for utility companies until such time they can arrive on scene and release emergency crews or mitigate the emergency 4.12) Securing of a Property All actual costs related to the response All actual costs related to the response MTO Rates/ Hr /Apparatus All actual costs related to the response 4.13) Use of suppression foam, dry chemical etc at a response call All actual costs related to the response 5. Open Air Burning Fire Permits 5.1 Residential Recreation Permit $10.00 5.2 Agricultural Permit $10.00 6. Training/Facility Rentals 6.1 Training Room Rental $250.00/Day 6.2 Training Grounds Rental $500.00/Day + Consumables Page 16 of 37 Schedule "D" to By-Law No. 2024-134 Recreation and Community Services 1. Definitions: For the purpose of this Schedule: "Resident" shall mean an individual who resides or rents/owns property within the boundaries of the Township of Oro-Medonte. 2. Ice Rentals (One hour rental is based on 50 minutes of ice time with a 10 minutes flood) Prime Time (4:00 p.m. to Close & Weekends & Holidays) $ 247.20/hour Non-Prime Time (before 4:00 p.m. Mon. to Fri.) $ 149.35/hour Minor Sports - Prime Time (4:00 p.m. to Close & Weekends & Holidays) $ 186.95/hour Minor Sports - Non-Prime Time (before 4:00 p.m. Mon. to Fri.) $ 149.35/hour 3. Non-Ice Rentals (Arena Floor Space) Adult $ 82.50/hour Minor Sports $ 70.60/hour Floor for events/show (8 hr max) (additional fees for set up) $ 711.90/8 hr. max Floor for events/show with Dancing (including SOCAN) (8 hr max) (Additional fees for set up) $ 800.85/8 hr. max Floor for events/show - Each hour after 8 hours (Additional fees for set up) $ 89.00/hour 4. Public Skating Adults (on admission (pay at the door) - no permit required) $ 3.00/person Youth (on admission (pay at the door) - no permit required) $ 2.00/person Seniors $ 0.00/person Pre-School $ 0.00/person 5. Banquet Hall Rentals Banquet Hall Rentals - Private Rental - meeting, birthday, instructional (2 hr min) (Additional fees for set up) $ 53.25/hour Banquet Hall Rentals - Not for Profit rental (2 hr min) (Additional fees for set up) $ 23.60/hour Tournaments/Banquets - Full Day - No Alcohol - Celebration, tournaments, banquets (8 hr max) (Additional fees for set up) $ 296.60/8hr. max Tournaments/Banquets - Full Day - No Alcohol - Each hour after 8 hours (Additional fees for set up) $ 59.35/hr. extra Party/Reception (incl. SOCAN) - Alcohol Event (8 hr max) (Additional fees for set up) $ 533.95/8hr. max Party/Reception (incl. SOCAN) - Each hour after 8 hours (Additional fees for set up) $ 59.35/hr. extra 6. Ball Diamond Rentals Adult with Lights $ 47.50/hour Adult without Lights $ 27.00/hour Minor with Lights $ 39.50/hour Minor without Lights $ 21.50/hour 7. Pavilions Bayview Memorial Park - 4 Hr block (8am-12pm or 12pm-4pm) - Resident $ 100.00/4 hrs. Page 17 of 37 Bayview Memorial Park - 4 Hr block (8am-12pm or 12pm-4pm) - Non-Resident $115.50/4 hrs. Bayview Memorial Park - All Day - Resident $148.30/day Bayview Memorial Park - All Day - Non-Resident $178.00/day Vasey - all day $ 77.15/day Vasey - 4 hr block $45.00/4 hrs. Lions Diamond (Incl. when Lions 1 & 2 diamonds are rented together - all day $ 77.15/day Lions - 4 hr block $45.00/4 hrs. 8. Facilities SWCC Multipurpose Room - 2 hr. min. Each additional hour Full day (8hrs.) $84.75/2hr. $45.25 /hr. $250.00 SWCC Gymnasium Single Gym Double Gym Single Gym - Community Service Org. (CSO) Double Gym - Community Service Org. (CSO) Full Day - Single Gym (8hrs.) Full Day - Double Gym (8 hrs.) Full Day - Single Gym (CSO) (8hrs.) Full Day - Double Gym (CSO) (8hrs.) *Double Gym availability subject to SCDSB available times $60.00/hr. $120.00/hr. $45.00/hr. $90/hr. $465.00 $900.00 $350.00 $700.00 Arena Meeting Room - 2-hour minimum $ 84.75/2hr. min. Arena Meeting Room - Each hour after 2 hours $ 45.25/hr. extra Carley Community Hall - weekday/weekend rental (no minimum) $ 113.00 rental Eady Community Hall - weekday rental (3 hr min) $ 56.50/3 hr. min. Eady Community Hall - Each hour after 3 hours $ 17.00/hour extra Edgar Community Hall - weekday rental $ 67.75/wk. day Edgar Community Hall - weekend rental $ 90.50/wknd Edgar Community Hall - special event rental 135.50 Hawkestone Community Hall - weekday rental (2 hr min) $ 28.25/2hr min. Hawkestone Community Hall - weekday rental (full day) $ 226.00/wk. day Hawkestone Community Hall - weekend rental - half day $ 135.50/wknd ½ day Hawkestone Community Hall - weekend rental - full day $ 226.00/wknd day Jarratt Community Hall - weekday/weekend rental (3 hr min) $ 101.75/3 hr. min. Jarratt Community Hall - weekday rental - full day $ 203.50/wk day full Jarratt Community Hall - weekend rental - full day $ 339.00/wknd day full 9. Simcoe County District School Board Rates as outlined in Joint Use Agreement 10. Deposits Facility Rental Key Deposit (Tax Exempt) $ 25.00/key Cleaning Security Deposit (Tax Exempt) $ 250.00 Alcohol Event Security Deposit (Tax Exempt) $ 500.00 11 Horseshoe Valley Memorial Park Tennis Court Use - Public Time Allocation (Annual Fee per Resident) $ 29.65/ resident Page 18 of 37 12 Memorial Program Items (10-year period) Tree only - no plaque - includes installation Tree and plaque - includes installation Bench with plaque - includes permanent concrete installation $750.00 $1,200.00 $3,500.00 Notes: Fees and charges identified in this Schedule include all applicable taxes, unless otherwise specified. Fees and charges on Sections 2 and 3 also include the arena reserve capital charge. Page 19 of 37 Schedule "E" to By-Law No. 2024-134 Planning 1. Planning Application Fees Planning Application Fees shall be in accordance with the specified rate for the current year outlined in Table 1.1. Table 1.2 identifies resubmission fees that would be applicable by application type and the number of application submissions that would be included in the base application fee before the resubmission fees would apply. Table 1.3 summarizes the refundable deposits for minor, major, and combined applications. Page 20 of 37 Planning Application Fees Table 1.1 2025 Fees 2026 Fees 2027 Fees 2028 Fees 2029 Fees 2030 Fees 2031 Fees Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. 1. Pre-Consultation Application 1.1 Non Refundable Application Fee1 $750.00 $770.00 $789.00 $809.00 $829.00 $850.00 $871.00 2. Development Application Official Plan Amendment 2.1 Official Plan Amendment - Major $9,306.00 $9,555.00 $9,794.00 $10,039.00 $10,290.00 $10,547.00 $10,811.00 2.2 Official Plan Amendment - Minor $5,230.00 $5,370.00 $5,504.00 $5,642.00 $5,783.00 $5,928.00 $6,076.00 Zoning By-law Amendment 2.3 Zoning By-law Amendment - Major $7,263.00 $7,458.00 $7,644.00 $7,835.00 $8,031.00 $8,232.00 $8,438.00 2.4 Zoning By-law Amendment - Minor $4,000.00 $4,107.00 $4,210.00 $4,315.00 $4,423.00 $4,534.00 $4,647.00 2.5 No Zoning By- law Amendment application fee is required to adjust the boundary of the Environmental Protection Zone on a parcel of land where the adjustments are supported by the Conservation Authority and/or the Ministry of Natural resources and Forestry No Fee No Fee No Fee No Fee No Fee No Fee No Fee 2.6 Temporary Use By-law $4,500.00 $4,621.00 $4,736.00 $4,855.00 $4,976.00 $5,100.00 $5,228.00 2.7 Removal of Holding Provision $1,500.00 $1,540.00 $1,579.00 $1,618.00 $1,659.00 $1,700.00 $1,743.00 2.8 Combined Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment $15,322.00 $15,732.00 $16,126.00 $16,529.00 $16,942.00 $17,366.00 $17,800.00 1 Pre-consultation fee to be credited to the applicant if the applicant moves forward with a full application Page 21 of 37 Planning Application Fees Table 1.1 2025 Fees 2026 Fees 2027 Fees 2028 Fees 2029 Fees 2030 Fees 2031 Fees Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. 2.9 Zoning By-law Amendment - Condition of Provisional Consent $600.00 $615.00 $630.00 $646.00 $662.00 $678.00 $695.00 Subdivision and Condominium 2.10 Draft Plan of Subdivision $25,000.00 $385.00 $25,670.00 $395.00 $26,312.00 $405.00 $26,970.00 $415.00 $27,644.00 $425.00 $28,335.00 $436.00 $29,043.00 $447.00 2.11 Subdivision Engineering Review and Inspection Coordination $20,000.00 $539.00 $20,536.00 $554.00 $21,049.00 $568.00 $21,576.00 $582.00 $22,115.00 $596.00 $22,668.00 $611.00 $23,235.00 $626.00 2.12 Redline Revision $7,989.00 $8,203.00 $8,408.00 $8,618.00 $8,834.00 $9,054.00 $9,281.00 2.13 Draft Plan Extension $3,445.00 $3,537.00 $3,626.00 $3,716.00 $3,809.00 $3,905.00 $4,002.00 2.14 Subdivision and Condominium Agreement Revision - Major $2,510.00 $2,577.00 $2,641.00 $2,707.00 $2,775.00 $2,844.00 $2,915.00 2.15 Subdivision and Condominium Agreement Revision - Minor $1,207.00 $1,240.00 $1,271.00 $1,303.00 $1,335.00 $1,368.00 $1,403.00 2.16 Pre-Servicing Agreement $3,323.00 $3,412.00 $3,498.00 $3,585.00 $3,675.00 $3,767.00 $3,861.00 2.17 Part Lot Control $2,595.00 $2,664.00 $2,731.00 $2,799.00 $2,869.00 $2,941.00 $3,014.00 Site Plan Approval 2.18 Site Plan Approval2 $5,000.00 $1.32 $5,134.00 $1.36 $5,262.00 $1.39 $5,394.00 $1.42 $5,529.00 $1.46 $5,667.00 $1.49 $5,809.00 $1.53 2.19 Site Plan Revisions $2,000.00 $2,054.00 $2,105.00 $2,158.00 $2,212.00 $2,267.00 $2,323.00 2 Applications that are 500.0 sq. m. or less are subject to the base fee only. Building area above 500.0 sq.m. of Gross Floor Area (GFA) as defined in the Township Zoning By-law will be subject to the fee per sq.m. of GFA. Page 22 of 37 Planning Application Fees Table 1.1 2025 Fees 2026 Fees 2027 Fees 2028 Fees 2029 Fees 2030 Fees 2031 Fees Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. 2.20 Site Plan Agreement on Unassumed/Private road or for a Residential Dwelling or for a Bed and Breakfast Establishment $2,000.00 $2,054.00 $2,105.00 $2,158.00 $2,212.00 $2,267.00 $2,323.00 2.21 Site Alteration Permit for Residential Applications with Less than 10 Units $3,355.00 $3,445.00 $3,531.00 $3,619.00 $3,710.00 $3,803.00 $3,898.00 Committee of Adjustment 2.22 Provisional Consent - Application Fee $2,500.00 $2,567.00 $2,631.00 $2,697.00 $2,764.00 $2,833.00 $2,904.00 2.23 Provisional Consent - Validation of Title $1,000.00 $1,027.00 $1,052.00 $1,079.00 $1,106.00 $1,133.00 $1,162.00 2.24 Provisional Consent - Re- Circulation/Deferral Fee $500.00 $513.00 $526.00 $539.00 $553.00 $567.00 $581.00 2.25 Provisional Consent - Amendment to Conditions of Provisional Consent $1,000.00 $1,027.00 $1,052.00 $1,079.00 $1,106.00 $1,133.00 $1,162.00 2.26 Certificate of Consent Retained Lands or Certificate of Cancellation $250.00 $257.00 $263.00 $270.00 $276.00 $283.00 $290.00 2.27 Minor Variance - Application Fee - Major $2,500.00 $2,567.00 $2,631.00 $2,697.00 $2,764.00 $2,833.00 $2,904.00 2.28 Minor Variance - Application Fee - Minor $1,000.00 $1,027.00 $1,052.00 $1,079.00 $1,106.00 $1,133.00 $1,162.00 2.29 Minor Variance - Re- Circulation/Deferral Fee $500.00 $513.00 $526.00 $539.00 $553.00 $567.00 $581.00 2.30 Development Agreement $2,000.00 $2,050.00 $2,101.25 $2,154.00 $2,208.00 $2,263.00 $2,319.00 Page 23 of 37 Planning Application Fees Table 1.1 2025 Fees 2026 Fees 2027 Fees 2028 Fees 2029 Fees 2030 Fees 2031 Fees Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Other Planning Costing Categories 2.31 Model Home Agreement $2,799.00 $2,874.00 $2,946.00 $3,019.00 $3,095.00 $3,172.00 $3,252.00 2.32 Deeming By- law $2,110.00 $2,167.00 $2,221.00 $2,277.00 $2,334.00 $2,392.00 $2,452.00 2.33 Zoning Certificate $250.00 $257.00 $263.00 $270.00 $276.00 $283.00 $290.00 2.34 Zoning Certificate - Revision $125.00 $128.00 $132.00 $135.00 $138.00 $142.00 $145.00 2.35 Solar Project - Micro Fit $250.00 $256.00 $263.00 $269.00 $276.00 $283.00 $290.00 2.36 Solar Project - Fit Between 11-50 KW Between 51-100 KW Over 100 KW $350.00 $500.00 $5,000.00 $359.00 $513.00 $5,125.00 $368.00 $525.00 $5,253.00 $377.00 $538.00 $5,384.00 $386.00 $552.00 $5,519.00 $396.00 $566.00 $5,657.00 $406.00 $580.00 $5,798.00 2.37 Telecommunications Tower Project $2,245.00 $2,305.00 $2,363.00 $2,422.00 $2,483.00 $2,545.00 $2,608.00 2.38 Risk Management Official or Risk Management Inspector Services a)Duties of the Risk Management Official or Risk Management Inspector regarding a residential use or home based occupation as defined by the Zoning By-law and pursuant to the Clean Water Act $135.00 / hour $270.00 deposit $139.00 / hour $277.00 deposit $142.00 / hour $284.00 deposit $146.00 / hour $291.00 deposit $149.00 / hour $299.00 deposit $153.00 / hour $306.00 deposit $156/hour $314 deposit b)Duties of the Risk Management Official or Risk Management Inspector regarding a use other than residential use or home based occupation and pursuant to the Clean Water Act $135.00 / hour $1,350.00 deposit $139.00 / hour $1,386.00 deposit $142.00 / hour $1,421.00 deposit $146.00 / hour $1,456.00 deposit $149.00 / hour $1,493.00 deposit $153.00 / hour $1,530.00 deposit $156.00 / hour $1,568.00 deposit Page 24 of 37 Planning Application Fees Table 1.1 2025 Fees 2026 Fees 2027 Fees 2028 Fees 2029 Fees 2030 Fees 2031 Fees Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. Base Per Unit Per Sq. M. 2.39 Municipal Information Letter for Agency $201.00 $206.00 $211.00 $216.00 $222.00 $227.00 $233.00 2.40 Temporary Secondary Dwelling or Trailer $809.00 $831.00 $851.00 $873.00 $894.00 $917.00 $940.00 2.41 Compliance Reports - Subdivision Information $367.00 $377.00 $386.00 $396.00 $406.00 $416.00 $426.00 2.42 Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal Application Processing $875.00 $897.00 $919.00 $942.00 $966.00 $990.00 $1,015.00 2.43 Tree Security Where securities are required to be collected in accordance with a Development Agreement, Subdivision Agreement, Site Plan Agreement or resolution of Council $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Note: Fees and charges identified in this Schedule include all applicable taxes, unless otherwise specified. Table 1.2 Planning Application Fees - Resubmission Fees Application Type % of Initial Application No. of Submissions Included in Initial Application Official Plan Amendment - Major 25% 2 Official Plan Amendment - Minor 25% 2 Zoning By-law Amendment - Major 25% 2 Zoning By-law Amendment - Minor 25% 1 Draft Plan of Subdivision 25% 2 Site Plan Approval 25% 2 Page 25 of 37 Table 1.3 Planning Application Fees - Refundable Deposits Required Refundable Deposits Amount Minor $2,500.00 Major $10,000.00 Combined Applications* $25,000.00 *Combined Applications include 3 major applications, any additional applications will require additional deposits Page 26 of 37 2. Payment of Fees, Expenses and Actual Costs 2.1 The total amount payable is payable upon receipt of a completed application form and prior to formal presentation to Council or its advisory bodies. Application fees are non-refundable and are applicable on a per lot basis. 2.2 The applicant is liable for any direct costs incurred by the Township during the processing of planning applications including legal, engineering, and other consultant fees. These costs shall be invoiced to the applicant on a monthly basis. In the event there is a security deposit on file with the Township, these fees shall be dedicated from said deposit and where a minimum balance is required throughout the processing of an application as set out in the Schedule of Planning Fees, the applicant shall be invoiced an amount to maintain the balance required for the security deposit. 2.3 Expenses incurred by staff associated with an application in excess of Planning Act requirements and actual costs incurred for such items as advertising, consulting (Planning, Development Engineering, and other) and legal will be charged directly to the applicant and deducted from the refundable deposit. As expenses and actual costs are incurred on behalf of the application, they will be submitted to the applicant for reimbursement so that the initial refundable deposit will be replenished to enable the Township to pay further costs as they are incurred. In the event that the applicant does not maintain the application fee and applicable deposits with the Finance Department then the application will be considered not complete with respect to the payment of fees under the Planning Act. 2.4 Any person making application to the Ontario Land Tribunal shall pay the applicable fees outlined by the Ontario Land Tribunal and/or the Planning Act, as amended. All fees for such applications are to be paid online through the Ontario Land Tribunal e-file service or by certified cheque/money order to the Minister of Finance, Province of Ontario. 2.5 The applicant shall pay all costs associated with a planning development application including Ontario Land Tribunal Hearings and pre-hearing consultation costs and appeal fees. 2.6 Where a Development Application in respect of a Planning Matter is referred to appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal and the Township and the applicant jointly support the application either as a decision by Development Services Committee prior to the filing of said appeal, or by way of settlement, the applicant shall be responsible for all costs to the Municipality associated therewith. Such costs shall include legal, expert testimony, and administrative and overhead costs. To secure payment of such costs, the applicant will provide the Township upon notice and/or acknowledgement of an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal, with an initial deposit of $ 5,000.00 such amount to be increased by an amount determined by the Township in the event the Township determines the nature of the application indicates that $ 5,000.00 may be inadequate. Where a Development Services Committee decision(s) has been appealed and the Committee does not adopt the position recommended by Township staff, then the following provision shall apply in the event the applicant obtains a summons compelling Township staff to attend the hearing of the Ontario Land Tribunal. Staff shall undertake such preparations as required for the hearing and the costs of such preparation and attendance at the hearing, including any legal costs not otherwise associated with the hearing, shall be paid by the applicant who has obtained the summons. In this instance, the fee is $5,000.00 and shall be paid to the Township not later than the day before the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing. Any costs to the Township in excess of the deposit shall be paid to the Township by the applicant upon submission of an invoice thereof. Page 27 of 37 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 The tariff of fees described in Schedule "E" shall not include the processing of objections to amendments, the attendance of the Municipality at Ontario Land Tribunal hearings, the attendance of the Municipality at any public meetings other than those formally required by the Planning Act, the preparation of Subdivision Agreements or the review and approval of engineering drawings relating to subdivisions by the Municipality. The applicant agrees that, should the above become necessary, the applicant will provide the Township with a deposit which shall be determined by the Treasurer on an individual basis, and the applicant will provide a written agreement to pay further deposits as required, and to reimburse any costs not covered by the deposits. Refund of Fees: If an application is withdrawn prior to circulation, 75% of the application fee may be refunded. If an application is withdrawn after circulation but prior to a staff report being prepared, 25% of the application fee may be refunded. Applicants that participated in pre-consultation and pay the fee as per Schedule 'E' and apply for applications under the Planning Act shall have the pre-consultation fee deducted from the required application fee(s) needed to facilitate the development proposal. Reactivation: Any application which has been withdrawn or which has been inactive for 12 months shall be considered abandoned and a full application fee at the current rate shall be required to activate a new application. Consulting Services: Where any application requires the Township to hire a consultant to review supporting technical studies on behalf of the Township, the applicant shall be responsible for all costs, and those costs shall be payable upon submission of an invoice from the Township. In the event the invoice is not paid in full, the application will be placed on hold and no further work will be completed until payment is received. All applicants, in addition to the fees as set out in Schedule "E" attached hereto and forming part of this By-law, shall also be responsible for all legal expenses that may be incurred by the Municipality in connection with their application and those costs shall be payable upon submission of an invoice from the Township. That notwithstanding the tariff of fees prescribed in Schedule "E" attached hereto and forming part of this By-law, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte may, by resolution, reduce the amount of or waive the requirements for the payment of the fee in respect of the application where the Council is satisfied that it would be unreasonable to require payment in accordance with the tariff. Page 28 of 37 Schedule "F" to By-Law No. 2024-134 Operations 1. Moving Permits (Oversize Equipment or Machinery) Now Called Overdimensional Load Permits a) Single Move Permit b) Annual Moving Permit 2. Tile Drainage Inspections 3. Road Entrance Permits a) Entrance Permit Fee (Non-refundable) b) Additional Inspections c) Appeal Application Filing Fee d) Work done by Township for failure to comply with Entrance By-law 4. Road Occupancy Permits a) Permit Fee (Non-refundable) b) Road Cut Fee (Non-refundable) c) Re-inspection Fee d) Pavement Degradation Fees: Pavement Age: 0-15 years Pavement Age: 16-30 years Pavement Age: Greater than 30 years $ 75.00 $ 250.00 $ 150.00 $ 130.00 (includes up to 2 inspections) $ 170.00 per site visit $ 350.00 Cost of staff time and materials and equipment and vehicle fees and/or subcontracted service plus 20% Administration Fee $ 135.00 $ 250.00 $ 120.00 $ 50.00 per square metre (m2) $ 40.00 per square metre (m2) $ 0.00 per square metre (m2) 5. Cost Recovery for 3rd Party Incident Response or Chargebacks a) Work done by the Township for incident response Cost of staff time and 3rd party damage or emergency repairs/response materials and equipment and vehicle fees and/or subcontracted service plus 20% administration fee b) Equipment and Vehicle Fees c) Staff Rate (AZ Operators, Equipment Operator, Supervisors etc.) d) Materials and Supplies As per OPSS.PROV 127 - Schedule of Rental Rates for Construction Equipment (As Updated) plus staff rates per hour plus benefit costs Actual wage rates, plus benefit cost, applicable premiums, plus administration fee of 20% Full cost recovery plus 20% Note: Pavement degradation fees are to address advanced road section deterioration associated with road cuts. Page 29 of 37 Schedule 'G' to By-Law No. 2024-134 Communal Tile 1. Communal Tile Rates Effective January 1 of each year, each unit connected to the municipal communal tile fields in Horseshoe Valley shall be assessed a fixed operating and capital charge, as noted below: Year Quarterly Charge Operating Capital Total 2024 $129.85 $63.60 $193.45 2025 $137.65 $67.43 $205.08 2026 $145.90 $71.48 $217.38 2027 $154.65 $75.78 $230.43 2028 $163.93 $80.33 $244.26 2. Connection fee inspection (tax exempt) $ 250.00 3. The Treasurer shall, for each calendar quarter, issue bills to each unit based on the applicable communal tile service charges. Bills shall be due and payable not less than twenty one (21) days from the date of mailing. 4. The Treasurer shall impose a five (5) percent late charge on all unpaid accounts on the day after the due date. 5. If an account remains unpaid, the municipality may collect amounts payable pursuant to Section 398(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, c.25, as amended. Page 30 of 37 Schedule 'H' to By-Law No. 2024-134 Finance 1. Returned Cheque, Not Sufficient Funds (NSF), Stop Payments including Pre-Authorized Payments $ 45.00 2. Tax/Water Certificates $ 60.00 3. Special Request Tax Information Correspondence $35.00 4. Tax History Search (per year requested) $20.00 (max $50.00) 5. Tax/Water Bill Reprint $20.00 6. Duplicate Tax/Water Receipts $10.00 7. Additions to the Tax Roll $40.00 8. Letter/Statement Confirming Assessment Records $50.00 9. Statement of Account $10.00 10. Arrears Notice $10.00 11. Warning Letter $100.00 12. Hand Deliver Charge $100.00 13. Tax Registration - preparation $200.00 14. Tax Registration - actual Actual costs 15. Tax Sale - preparation $200.00 16. Tax Sale - actual Actual costs 17. Tax Sale Tender Package $40.00 Page 31 of 37 Schedule 'I' to By-Law No. 2024-134 Municipal Law Enforcement 1. Fees 1.1 1.2 Permit Fees a) Swimming Pool Fence b) Signs (not regulated under the Ontario Building Code) Inspections a) Inspections required pursuant to Municipal By-laws b) Re-inspection Note: An inspection/re-inspection fee may be imposed for each Flat Rate $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 inspection conducted in relation to non-compliance of municipal by­ laws. 1.3 Miscellaneous a) Permit Revision (in addition to applicable permit fees) $ 75.00 b) File Search $ 50.00 c) Annual file maintenance fee $ 50.00 Note: Applicable on permits not granted a final approval after one (1) year subsequent to permit issuance. d) Permit Parking Bayview Memorial Park and Line 9 Boat Launch Non-Resident Parking (Daily) Non-Resident Parking Pass (Annual) Carthew Bay Boat Launch on Lakeshore Road East, Shanty Bay Boat Launch and Shanty Bay Warf Non-Resident Parking Pass {Annual) 1.4 e) Permit Parking Non-Resident Parking (Daily) Non-Resident Three Day Permit Non-Resident Parking Pass (Annual) Non-Resident Six Month Summer Permit (May 1st­ October 31st) Non-Resident Six Month Winter Permit (November 1st­ April 3oth) Additional Resident Permit (1 year validation) 2. Licensing $ 20.00/vehicle $ 130.00/vehicle $ 130.00/vehicle $ 20.00/vehicle $ 40.00/vehicle $ 175.00/vehicle $ 125.00/vehicle $ 80.00/vehicle $ 25.00/vehicle 2.1 Refer to Township Licensing By-laws to determine the applicable licensing fees. 3. Notes 3.1 Fees for classes of permits not described or included in this schedule are set out in their associated By-law. 3.2 Total Fee is payable upon receipt of completed application. 3.3 Where a person is found to have commenced installation without the appropriate permit, a fee twice the normal permit fee will be applied to offset the additional administrative costs. 3.4 When a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer takes action to rectify failures, By-law infractions or situations created by, or.on behalf of a person or company, such person or company shall be responsible for all costs associated with the retained contractors time, equipment expenses and all other expenses occurred. The party responsible shall be invoiced for all cost. Such invoice shall also include a 15% administration fee for staff's time. Page 32 of 37 Schedule 'J' to By-Law No. 2024-134 Drinking Water 1. Definitions For the purpose of this Schedule: 1.1 "Municipal Drinking Water Area" shall mean a subdivision within The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte. 1.2 "Municipal Drinking Water Systems" shall include all drinking water works established within the present Township of Oro-Medonte, and shall further include any present or future extensions to the drinking water works under any Act or under an agreement between the Township or its predecessors, but shall not include any private drinking water works which have not been acquired, established, maintained or operated by the Township or its predecessors. 1.3 "Owner" shall mean the assessed owner(s) as identified on the Assessment Roll for taxation purposes during the current year, as amended. 1.4 "Treasurer" shall mean the Treasurer of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte. 1.5 "Unit" shall mean an assessed or assessable unit within a residential, commercial or industrial building, and shall include an apartment located within a single family dwelling which is serviced by the Township Water System, as permitted under the applicable Zoning By-law. 1.6 "Vacant Lot" means any property not connected to a municipal drinking water system to which drinking water service is available. 1.7 "Drinking Water Works" means any works for the collection, production, treatment, storage, supply and distribution of drinking water, or any part of such works, but does not include plumbing or other works to which the Ontario Building Code Act and its regulations apply. 2. Drinking Water Charges, Billing and Collection 2.1 As soon as the drinking water connection installation is approved by the Township Inspector, he shall forthwith turn the drinking water on for the owner. The owner will then be charged at the appropriate water rate, as per Schedule 'J'. 2.2 At the end of each quarter, the duly authorized employee shall read, or cause to be read, all meters connected to the Municipal Drinking Water System to determine the amount of water used during the quarter. 2.3 The Treasurer shall calculate water charges to be assessed against each unit and vacant lot in a Municipal Drinking Water Area, in accordance with the quarterly charges and rates per cubic meter as set out in Schedule 'J'. 2.4 The Treasurer shall, for each calendar quarter, issue bills to each unit or vacant lot based on the applicable water charge or rate. Water bills shall be due and payable not less than twenty-one (21) days from the date of mailing. 2.5 The Treasurer shall impose a five (5) percent late charge on all unpaid accounts on the day after the due date. 2.6 If an account remains unpaid, the Township may collect amounts payable pursuant to Section 398(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, c. 25, as amended. 3. Drinking Water Rates and Charges 3.1 Water Rates - Municipal Water Systems Page 33 of 37 Effective January 1 of each year, each unit shall be assessed a fixed operating and infrastructure charge and a per cubic meter consumption charge, as noted below. Effective January 1 of each year, each vacant lot shall be assessed a fixed infrastructure charge, as noted below: Year Quarterly Operating Rates Quarterly Infrastructure Charge (Capital) Fixed Quarterly Charge Consumption Charge <75 m3 per quarter >75 m3 per quarter 2024 $84.00 $1.51 $2.29 $109.10 2025 $87.40 $1.57 $2.38 $117.80 2026 $90.90 $1.63 $2.48 $127.20 2027 $94.50 $1.70 $2.58 $137.40 2028 $98.30 $1.77 $2.68 $148.40 3.2 3.3 Horseshoe Zone 1 Drinking Water Integration Fee In addition to fixed and consumption fees identified in Section 3.1 and once connected to the Horseshoe Highlands Municipal Drinking Water System, each unit shall be assessed a Horseshoe Zone 1 Drinking Water Integration as follows: $73.47 per quarter ($293.89 annually for a period of 25 years) OR a one-time fee of $5,577.24, for those who elect to pay the full fee at the time that their homes are connected to the integrated drinking water system. Municipal Drinking Water Systems - No Access - Flat Rate In addition to fixed fees identified in Section 3.1 and 3.2, owners on municipal drinking water systems who do not allow access to their homes for the purpose of the installation or repair of water meters will, after three notices, be charged $400.00 per quarter ($1,600.00 annually). (Tax Exempt). 3.4 Municipal Drinking Water Systems - Non-Metered Units - Flat Rate In addition to fixed fees identified in Section 3.1 and 3.2, where no quarterly water meter reading can be obtained, the unit shall be automatically charged a consumption charge of $300.00, per quarter ($1,200.00 annually), until a meter is installed and a reading is obtained. (Tax Exempt) 3.5 Drinking Water Services provided by Freed (a private (PVT) utility) - Flat Rate Freed (PVT) Drinking Water $ 220.00 per quarter ($ 880.00 annually) 3.6 Other Charges a) Water Meter Seal Inspection (Tax Exempt) $80 per occurrence b) Disconnection (Water Off) Regular Business Hours (Tax Exempt) After Hours c) Reconnection Charge (Water On) $100.00 per occurrence $300.00 per occurrence Page 34 of 37 Regular Business Hours (Tax Exempt) After Hours $100.00 per occurrence $300.00 per occurrence d) Single Service Call for Water On/Off not exceeding 30 minutes during regular business hours, scheduled in advance (Tax Exempt) $65.00 per occurrence e) Final Meter Read (Tax Exempt) f) New Water Account Set Up (Tax Exempt) g) Missed Water Meter Appointment/Return Meter Inspection (Tax Exempt) h) Water Meter Inspection and Testing (Tax Exempt) $ 35.00 per occurrence $20.00 $65.00 $200.00 deposit to be returned if meter is determined faulty i) Expansion Tank $ 110.00 j) MXU-Radio Read Box $ 220.00 k) Touch Pad $ 30.00 4. Water Meter Package a) Includes Sensus iPERL water meter, touchpad, angle valve, dual check BFP, expansion tank, wire and MXU Smart Point for ¾" service $ 760.00 b) Includes Sensus iPERL water meter, touchpad, angle valve, dual check BFP, expansion tank, wire and MXU Smart Point for 1" service $ 790.00 Page 35 of 37 Schedule "K" to By-Law No. 2024-134 Wastewater Treatment (Freed PVT) Annual Wastewater Treatment Charge 1. An annual waste water treatment services charge, as specified below, shall be imposed per unit upon those lands more particularly described in Schedule "A" of By-law No. 2014-075, being the Horseshoe Valley Resort Waste Water Treatment Plan Municipal Capital Facility By-law, an agreement between The Corporation of the Township off Oro-Medonte and Freed Utility Services Inc. The said charge will be comprised of the following components: a) Annual Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) operating costs $ 973.92 b) Recovery of Operating Shortfall - 2 years $ 135.09 c) Reserve fund contribution for future upgrades, improvements, repairs and maintenance $ 113.38 d) Township administrative costs $ 35.46 Total Annual Charge $ 1,257.84 Quarterly Charge $ 314.46 The above charge includes all applicable taxes, unless otherwise specified. 2. The Treasurer shall, for each calendar quarter, issue bills to each applicable land for the applicable number of units based on the above waste water treatment services charge. Bills shall be due and payable not less than twenty one (21) days from the date of mailing. 3. The Treasurer shall impose a five (5) percent late charge on all unpaid accounts on the day after the due date. 4. If an account remains unpaid, the municipality may collect amounts payable pursuant to Section 398(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, c.25, as amended. 5. Other Charges a) Connection Fee Inspection - one time charge at issuance of Building Permit $ 850.00 Page 36 of 37 Schedule 'L' to By-Law No. 2024-134 Craighurst Wastewater System 1. Craighurst Wastewater Rates Effective January 1 of each year, each unit connected to the municipal Craighurst Wastewater System shall be assessed a charge, as noted below: Year Quarterly Charge Total Annual Cost 2025 $625.00 $2500.00 2026 $656.25 $2625.00 2027 $689.00 $2756.00 2028 $723.50 $2894.00 2029 $759.75 $3039.00 2030 $797.75 $3191.00 2. "Unit" shall mean an assessed or assessable unit within a residential, commercial or industrial building, and shall include an apartment located within a single-family dwelling which is serviced by the Craighurst Wastewater System, as permitted under the applicable Zoning By-law. 3. As soon, as the wastewater connection installation is approved by the Township Inspector, the property owner will then be charged at the appropriate wastewater, as per Schedule 'L'. 4. The Treasurer shall, for each calendar quarter, issue bills to each unit based on the applicable Craighurst Wastewater charges. Bills shall be due and payable not less than twenty-one (21) days from the date of mailing. 5. Payments shall be payable to The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte and may be paid during office hours in person or by mail at the Oro-Medonte Administration Centre, 148 Line 7 South, Oro­ Medonte, Ontario LOL 2EO, or at most financial institutions. Payments made at a financial institution shall be deemed to be paid on the date shown by the Teller's stamp on the bill stub. The Township shall not be responsible for any applicable service charge payable to the bank. Cheques only can be dropped at the drop boxes located at the Administration Centre. 6. The Treasurer shall impose a five (5) percent late charge on all unpaid accounts on the day after the due date. 7. If an account remains unpaid, the municipality may collect amounts payable pursuant to Section 398(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, c.25, as amended. Page 37 of 37 Appendix "1" to By-law No. 2024-134 Fees and Charges Imposed under Separate By-law/Act/Ontario Regulation a) Development Charges: Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c.27 b) Freedom of Information: Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M.56, as amended c) Refer to Township Licensing By-laws to determine the applicable licensing fees.