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Draft 2026 Fee Schedule
Town of Petrolia
Municipal Fee
Schedule
2026
Council Resolution # C-
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Draft 2026 Fee Schedule
Schedule Department
Item
2025 Fee
2026 Fee
Comment
A
Cemetery
No Change
B
Parks & Recreation
Minor Baseball
$2,000.00
$2,250.00
C
Facililty Rentals
D
Victoria Hall Equipment
No Change
Minor Sports - Ice Rental
$134.00
$135.00
per hour
Non-Prime Time Ice
$134.00
$135.00
per hour
Summer Floor - Minor
$69.00
$70.00
per hour
Summer Floor - Adult
$74.00
$75.00
per hour
Summer Floor - half day
$254.00
$255.00
4 hour block
Summer Floor - full day
Removed
Stall / Booth Rental
$453.00
$460.00
Full season
Stall / Booth Rental
$24.00
$25.00
Per Saturday
Tax Arrears Fee
$25.00
$30.00
per Roll
Property Standars Appeal (new fee)
n/a
$250.00
each
H
Fire Department
No Change
i
Building Permits
No Change
J
DC Charges
6.6% increase
K
Planning & Development
No Change
L
Water & Sewer Rates
4% increase
M
Water Distribution
No Change
N
Labour & Equipement
No Change
Municipal Fee Schedule 2026 - Changes from previous year
G
Administrative & Other
New schedule includes Vic Hall, MacFarlane, Kerr, Arena Mezz, Community space @ BNS Bldg
E
Greenwood Rec Centre
Farmers' Market
F
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SCHEDULE "A"
HILLSDALE CEMETERY RATES 2026
Tariff of Charges (all rates subject to HST)
Sale of Interment Rights (3040-0104)
Section
Type
Size
Interment Rights
Care & Maintenance
Total Price
Resident
Non-resident
Resident
Non-resident
C
Adult /
Child
3'4"
x 10'
$780.00
$975.00
$520.00 res
$650.00 non
$1,300.00
$1,625.00
D
Niche
11 ½ "
x 15" x
12" h
$1,600.00
$2,000.00
$282.00 res
$353.00 non
$1,882.00
$2,353.00
Interment/Disinterment Charges (3040-0102)
Monday to Friday before
3 p.m.
Saturday
Statutory Holiday
Resident
Non-resident
Resident
Non-resident
Resident
Non-resident
Adult
$970.00
$1,210.00
$1,455.00
$1,815.00
$1,500.00
$1,875.00
Cremains
$495.00
$615.00
$740.00
$925.00
$765.00
$955.00
Mausoleum
$760.00
$950.00
$1,140.00
$1,425.00
$1,175.00
$1,465.00
Niche
$365.00
$455.00
$545.00
$680.00
$565.00
$705.00
After 3pm surcharge
$150.00 per hour for funerals arriving after 3:00 pm
Winter Burial Surcharge $125.00 between December 1st and April 1st
Sunday Burials by Medical Order only, rates will reflect the Statutory Holiday fee schedule
Additional Fees will apply for Disinterment including Ministry fees
Setting/Foundation fee for Monuments and Markers
Type
Setting/Foundation Fee
(3040-0103)
Care & Maintenance
(2700-0005)
Total Fee
Upright:
Under 4
Cubic Feet
Over 4 Cubic
Feet
Section A & B
$350.00
$200.00
$400.00
As calculated
Section C
$350.00
$200.00
$400.00
As calculated
Flat Marker:
Single
$200.00
$100.00
$300.00
Double
$225.00
$100.00
$325.00
Foot Marker
(no cement)
$100.00
N/A
$100.00
Cremation
Marker:
Single
$175.00
$50.00
$225.00
Double
$200.00
$50.00
$250.00
Niche Tablet:
$100.00
N/A
$100.00
Constructing a Foundation
$200.00
N/A
$200.00
Other Charges (3040-0105)
Non-funeral home arrangement fee
$250.00
BAO Consumer Protection Fee
$30.00
Death Registrations
$15.00
Any other Municipal Staff services required (i.e. 'mock' burials)--minimum 2 hour charge, plus equipment charge
Transfer Fee
For all services and documents in connection with transfer of interment rights
$100.00
Rights to Succession (Administration Fee)
$250.00 per request
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SCHEDULE "B"
PARKS AND RECREATION RATES 2026
ALL RENTALS MUST HAVE: Contract, Liability Insurance & Special Events Permit approvals in place
PARK RENTALS: (3072-1401)
Victoria Park usage is at Council's and Directors' discretion. Crescent Park is closed as a passive park. All
other parks are used as public parks. Normal use of the parks for family activities is free of charge on a
first come, first serve basis (i.e. picnic, family reunion, etc.).
Note: The usage of the parks for any form of instructing and/or profit is strictly forbidden without the
written consent of the Town of Petrolia. Any fees associated with this type of rental are based on an
hourly rate of $85.00 and the contract holder must provide $5 million dollars in liability insurance naming
the Town as additional insured.
BANDSHELL - Victoria Park (3072-1401)
HST
applicable
DURING BUSINESS HOURS (8:30am-4:30pm Mon to Fri)
HALF DAY (4hrs)
$70.00 PER 4 HRS
Y
FULL DAY (8hrs)
$120.00
PER 8 HRS
Y
AFTER BUSINESS HOURS (4:30pm-11pm Mon to Fri) / WEEKENDS / HOLIDAYS
2 HOUR MINIMUM
$60.00 PER HOUR
Y
CLEANING FEE
$100.00 To be charged for all rentals
Y
*Schools & Community Groups @ 25% discount
BALL DIAMONDS (3072-1403)
HST
applicable
Minor Baseball (not incl. tournaments)
$2,250.00 Per season
N
Recreational Ball
$36.00 Per game, per diamond (diamond #2,
diamond #3, Bridgeview diamond)
Y
Recreational League (May-Sept)
$31.00 Per game for full season (diamond #2,
diamond #3, Bridgeview diamond)
Y
Tournament
$134.00 Per day
Y
School Sports Team
$23.00 Per game, per diamond (practices are no
charge upon availability of diamonds)
Y
School Phys-Ed classes
No charge Call for availability
SPORTS FIELDS (3072-1405)
HST
applicable
Minor Soccer
$2,500.00 Per season
N
Pitch Rental
Half Day
$50.00 Per pitch, 4 hours or less
Y
Full Day
$100.00 Per pitch, over 4 hours
Y
School Rental
$25.00 Per pitch, per day
Y
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SCHEDULE "B"
PARKS AND RECREATION RATES 2026 (CONT'D)
PROGRAM REGISTRATION (3069-1031)
Registration Fee
$30.00
Includes Blacktop baseball & any
other recreational programs being
offered by the Town
HST
included
Blacktop Baseball is an adapted baseball program for people with disabilities with the
focus on fun, participation, and basic skill development and takes place at Kerr Park ball
diamond mid-May through mid-August.
Y
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SCHEDULE "C"
FACILITY RENTAL RATES 2026
All fees are subject to HST
AN ADMIN FEE MAY BE CHARGED AT STAFF DISCRETION FOR ADDIONAL SERVICES
INSURANCE - ALL RENTALS MUST PURCHASE OR PROVIDE PROOF OF $2 MILLION LIABILITY INSURANCE
*Community Rate: applicable for all Residents or Businesses in the Town of Petrolia
VICTORIA HALL THEATRE
Commercial
(for Profit)
Corporate
(not-for-profit)
Schools
Community
& Volunteer
Groups
Theatre Auditorium
per day
$1,200.00
$840.00
$420.00
$660.00
Theatre Auditorium
per week
n/a
n/a
n/a
$2,360.00
House Manager * min 3 hrs
per hour
$40.00
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
Technical Crew Member(s) * min 3 hrs
per hour
$50.00
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
Usher * min 3 hrs (at least one req'd)
per hour
$35.00
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
VICTORIA HALL THEATRE
For Film Purposes (approx. 4 hrs.)
Commercial
(for Profit)
Corporate
(not-for-profit)
Schools
Community
& Volunteer
Groups
Theatre and Lobby
per film
$210.00
$210.00
$210.00
$210.00
2 Front of House Staff
per film
$185.00
$185.00
$185.00
$185.00
1 Technician
per film
$150.00
$150.00
$150.00
$150.00
TOTAL
per film
$545.00
$545.00
$545.00
$545.00
VICTORIA HALL BAR & LOBBY
Commercial
(for Profit)
Corporate
(not-for-profit)
Schools
Community
& Volunteer
Groups
After hours (after 4:30 & weekends)
per hour
$55.00
$55.00
$30.00
$40.00
Half Day (up to 4 hours)
per 4 hours
$160.00
$160.00
$105.00
$130.00
Full Day (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
per day
$210.00
$210.00
$210.00
$210.00
NOTE:
MacFARLANE ROOM / COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Commercial
(for Profit)
Corporate
(not-for-profit)
Schools
Community
& Volunteer
Groups
After hours (after 4:30 & weekends)
per hour
$40.00
$40.00
$40.00
$40.00
Half Day (up to 4 hours)
per 4 hours
$65.00
$65.00
$65.00
$65.00
Full Day (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
per day
$115.00
$115.00
$115.00
$115.00
* Renter is responsible for cleanliness
* Bar Services are $50.00
* When renting the auditorium, these staff are required
* When renting the auditorium, there is no charge for the lobby rental
* Includes set-up & tear-down and use of kitchen facility if using a caterer
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SCHEDULE "C"
FACILITY RENTAL RATES 2026 (Cont'd)
All fees are subject to HST
Commercial /
Corporate
School /
Community Grp
Commercial /
Corporate
School /
Community Grp
Building, common area & washroom
(Max Capacity 25)
per 2 hrs
$50.00
$25.00
$120.00
$80.00
Parking Lot area
per 2 hrs
$100.00
$50.00
$100.00
$50.00
Commercial /
Corporate
School /
Community Grp
$45.00
$25.00 per hour
Commercial /
Corporate
School /
Community Grp
Commercial /
Corporate
School /
Community Grp
Max Capacity 40 ppl
per 2 hrs
$50.00
$25.00
$120.00
$80.00
COMMUNITY ROOM at BNS Building
During Business Hrs 8:30am-
4:30pm Mon-Fri
After Business Hrs, Weekends &
Holidays
*NOTE - mezzanine space would be no charge for groups already paying for ice rental, ONLY during the coinciding ice rental times,
otherwise it is a separate fee
KERR CAFÉ BUILDING
During Business Hrs 8:30am-
4:30pm Mon-Fri
After Business Hrs, Weekends &
Holidays
ARENA MEZZANINE
Regular set-up with preset bar-style tables & chairs
(Max Capacity 90)
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SCHEDULE "D"
VICTORIA HALL EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES 2026
(Based on availability)
LIGHTING
Description
Price
HST applicable
Christie Projector and Screen
$125.00
Y
ETC Ion Console w/ Fader Wing and 2 Monitors
$ -
Y
96 ETC Dimmers + 11 House Dimmers
$ -
Y
6 Macroh LED Tri Bars (Cyc)
$ -
Y
4 ETC ColorSource Cyc
$ -
Y
28 Colorado Tri Tour
$35.00 per instrument
Y
4 Martin Auras
$35.00 per instrument
Y
4 Source 4 Lustr
$ -
Y
8 Source 4ward LED
$ -
Y
4 Optisplitters
$ -
Y
22 Source 4 Jrs
$ -
Y
24 Source 4s
$ -
Y
2 Lycian Midget HP Followspots
$30.00 per instrument
+ cost of additional technician
(if not providing own operator)
Y
Radiance Hazer & Fan
$25.00
Y
Mirror Ball + SR & SL Lights
$25.00
Y
Cyc Star Cloth
$25.00
Y
12 Iris'
$ -
Y
Terminators (3 & 5 pin)
$ -
Y
Turnarounds (3 to 5 & 5 to 3)
$ -
Y
AUDIO
FRONT OF HOUSE
Price
HST applicable
1 SoundCraft Si Expression 3 (w. Compact Stage Box)
$ -
Y
2 Crown Xti 4002 Power Amp
$ -
Y
2 JBL VRX118S Subs (hung L & R)
$ -
Y
4 JBL VRX928LA Full Range (hung L & R)
$ -
Y
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SCHEDULE "D"
VICTORIA HALL EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES 2026
(Based on availability)
AUDIO (Continued)
MICROPHONES/DI
Price
HST applicable
8 Shure SM58
$30.00 per mic
Y
3 Shure SM57
$30.00 per mic
Y
1 Sennheiser e699 Drum Mic Kit
$40.00
Y
1 Shure Beta 52A
$20.00
Y
2 Shure SM81 Condenser
$20.00 per mic
Y
6 DI Boxes
MONITORS
Price
HST applicable
1 QSC CX404 (4 Channel) Power Amp
$ -
Y
1 Peavey CS400X (2 Channel) Power Amp
$ -
Y
4 EAW 12" Monitor Wedge
$20.00 per wedge
Y
2 EAW 15" Monitor Wedge (side wash)
$20.00
Y
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES AND FEES
Description
Price
HST applicable
Gaff Tape
$25.00 per roll
Y
Construction Materials
Cost plus 10%
Y
Glow Tape
$4.00 per foot
Y
Installation of Backdrops
$50.00
Y
Removal of Cyclorama
$50.00
Y
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SCHEDULE "E"
GREENWOOD RECREATION CENTRE
Effective Sept 1, 2026 - Aug 31, 2027
>
The facility rates DO NOT include ReSound fees which must be collected under the Copyright Act for the use
of live music or recorded music. It is the responsibility of the Renter to remit these fees directly to ReSound.
>
All rates and schedules subject to change upon direction of Council.
ICE RATES (3065-0607)
HST applicable
Minor Sports (PMHA, Lambton Attack & PDSC only)
$135.00 per hour
Y
Prime Time
Mon-Fri: 4pm-close
Sat-Sun: 6am-close
PA Days & Holidays 7am-close
$180.00 per hour
Y
Non-Prime Time
Mon-Fri: 8am-4pm
$135.00 per hour
Y
Last Minute Ice
$109.00
per hour (within 24 hrs)
Y
Highschool Sports Teams
$1,500.00
per season, per team
Y
Highschool Phys-Ed
$1,200.00 per season
Y
Ice Carnival setup
$550.00
Y
*NOTE - mezzanine space would be no charge for groups already paying for ice rental, ONLY during the coinciding ice rental
times, otherwise it is a separate fee (see Schedule "C"
PUBLIC SKATING (3065-0608)
Public Skating for Moms, Pops & Tots / Adult Skate
$4.00 per person
included
Public Skating
$10.00 per family (3 or more)
included
Public Skating
Free under 6 years of age
Sponsored Public Skate
$250.00
included
FLOOR RATES-Summer: (3065-0606)
Arena Floor Minor
$70.00 per hour
N
Arena Floor Adults
$75.00 per hour
Y
Arena Floor - half day
$255.00 (4-hour block)
Y
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SCHEDULE "E"
GREENWOOD RECREATION CENTRE (Cont'd)
Effective Sept 1, 2026 - Aug 31, 2027
ADVERTISING: (3065-0603)
Arena Sign Advertising
Rink Board (at sides)
$495.00 per year (includes 1 decal per year)
Included
Home Bench
$1,020.00 per year
Included
Visitors Bench
$1,020.00 per year
Included
Wall Sign
$189.00 per year
Included
Press Box
$699.00 per year
Included
All other advertising is at the discretion of the Director of Parks, Recreation & Facilities and Director of
Marketing, Arts & Communications, and all material must be approved that is posted on the inside or
outside of the building. Any costs to change the artwork will be the responsibility of the advertiser (i.e.
name change, logo change, address change, etc.)
Non-Resident Arena User Fee
$110.00 per registrant per year
N
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SCHEDULE "F"
PETROLIA FARMERS' MARKET
MAY - OCT 2026
(3076-0001)
Full Season
(21 weeks)
Daily
(per week)
HST
applicable
Stall / Booth Rental
$460.00
$25.00
**ALL VENDORS
MUST PROVIDE
THEIR OWN
INSURANCE
Y
Hydro
$60.00
$5.00
Y
Water
$60.00
$5.00
Y
Registration Fee - A non-refundable fee of $8.85 per season plus HST applies to all participants listed
within the categories of section 9 - 10 - 11 of the Rules and Regulations of the Petrolia Farmers'
Market posted on the Town website.
Booth/Stall (Daily) Fees - Fees are payable each day of market upon arrival and prior to selling,
please submit payment to the Market Coordinator who will ensure your payment is applied to your
account
Booth/Stall (Season) Fees - Full Season fees are based on number of weeks the Market will operate in
the specified year and are discounted about 10% from daily fees. Full Season fees are payable in
advance of the 1st Market Day at the Petrolia Municipal Office.
Interest Fee on Unpaid Accounts - Any fees that are invoiced to the Vendor will be done through the
Town of Petrolia accounts receivable and are subject to monthly interest at 1.25% of outstanding
balance.
Special Markets - Please contact the Marketing & Special Events Associate at the Petrolia Municipal
Office for pricing and registration for Special Markets.
Refund Policy. Registration, daily booth/stall and hydro / water usage fees are non-refundable. The
Season and Special Market fees may be refundable, for valid reasons, on approval by the Marketing &
Special Events Associate of the Town of Petrolia. Refunds will be pro-rated according to Market days
remaining. No administration fee will be applied in producing approved refunds. If a Vendor is
suspended or expelled from the Market, no refunds of any kind will be returned.
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SCHEDULE "G"
ADMINISTRATIVE & OTHER FEES 2026
HST is not applicable unless otherwise noted
3068-0903 Tax Certificates
$50.00
3068-0921 Tax Arrears Fee (letters delivered by mail, registered mail or By-Law Officer)
$30.00
3068-0921 Tax Statement Mailing Fee
$5.00
3068-0921 Tax Bill / Tax Statement Reprint Fee
$5.00
3068-0921 Tax Registration Admin Fee
$25.00
2230-0001 Tax Registration Fees - billed out at cost as per Realtax* fee schedule 2025
*Realtax is an outside firm that is used to conduct tax registration processes for the Town
at cost
4070-0501 By-Law Enforcement - County of Lambton inspection, follow-up, property standards and tidy yard
by-law enforcement (including long grass) billed to homeowner at cost
at cost
4070-0501 Property Standards Appeals
$250.00
3068-0921 NSF / Refund Cheques
$35.00
3069-1012 Compost Pass
$30.00
3069-1011 Bulk Soil & Aggregate - Top Soil
$40.00
per backhoe
bucket
3069-1011 Bulk Soil & Aggregate - "A" Gravel OR 3/4 Clear
$45.00
per backhoe
bucket
2310-0114 Memorial Tree - one tree with recognition plaque
$300.00
3070-1111 Memorial Park Bench - one bench with engraving recognition
$2,500.00
2340-0017 Veteran Memorial Banner - double sided, colour (displayed on downtown poles)
$300.00
per 3 yrs
3068-0915 Commissioner of Oath
$10.00
Resident
$25.00
Non-Resident
3068-0915 Certified True Copy
$10.00
Resident
$25.00
Non-Resident
4021-0320 Integrity Commissioner Filing Fee (payable in Trust to Aird & Berlis LLP by cheque only)
* Fee is refundable if the application is found not to be frivolous or vexatious
$125.00
3068-0915 Death Registration
$15.00
3067-0802 Certificate of Compliance
$150.00
3067-0802 Registration of Document to Title
$450.00
3067-0802 Remove Registration of Document to Title
$450.00
3060-0101 Special Events Permit
$65.00
3060-0101 Open Burn Permit
$65.00
MEMORIAL TREES & BENCHES
TAXES & FINANCIAL
OFFICE OF THE CLERK
COMPOST & Related Items
MISCELLANEOUS
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SCHEDULE "G"
ADMINISTRATIVE & OTHER FEES 2026
HST is not applicable unless otherwise noted
4021-0320 Filing Fee
$5.00
4021-0320 Manual search for record and/or preparing record for disclosure
$7.50
per 15 mins
staff time
4021-0320 Copying of record
$0.20
per page
4021-0320 Shipping Cost (courier with signature)
at cost
4021-0320 Any other costs incurred in responding to a request for access to a record
at cost
*All fees above are subject to change per Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
3068-0919 During Business Hours (9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on day Town office is open for business)
PLUS HST
$275.00
Resident
$300.00
Non-Resident
3068-0919 After Business Hours (any time other than 'open business' hours as per above) PLUS HST
$375.00
Resident
$400.00
Non-Resident
3068-0919 Rehearsal PLUS HST (min 2 hrs)
$75.00/hr
Resident
$80.00/hr
Non-Resident
3068-0919 Officiant travel outside of Petrolia for ceremony PLUS HST
$0.65/km
Resident
$0.65/km
Non-Resident
3068-0920 Marriage Licence (not included with Ceremony Fee)
$180.00
Resident
$195.00
Non-Resident
3068-0919 After hours Open & Close for wedding ceremonies PLUS HST
$100.00
Resident
$125.00
Non-Resident
3060-0103 Dog - licence fee per dog (2 dogs maximum)
$40.00
3060-0101 Transient Trader
$1,000.00
one time fee
3060-0101 New Business
$250.00
+ bldg & fire
inspection
3060-0101 Taxi Licence (MOE certification to be provided yearly)
$200.00
yearly
(per taxi)
3060-0101 Auctioneers
$300.00
yearly
3060-0101 Mobile Canteen
$250.00
yearly
3060-0101 Transfer of Ownership
$200.00
one time fee
3060-0101 Transfer of Location (same owner) *inspections of new location required
No Fee
+ bldg & fire
inspection
3060-0101 Sign Permit (if required in Sign By-Law)
$80.00
each
3060-0101 Sign/Structure - If Building Permit is required
$190.00
each
3060-0101 Raffle Bingo Licence (min $25.00 charge) / Break Open Tickets Licence
3% of Total Prize Value
3060-0101 Non-Profit / Charity Organizations (funds benefit Petrolia Residents) * as per Council Res.
No Fee
3060-0101 Admnistration Fee (approval of licence from outside the Town of Petrolia)
$50.00
3060-0101 Eligibility Review
$200.00
yearly
LOTTERY LICENCE
MARRIAGE CEREMONY (full payment required at time of booking, non-refundable)
ANIMAL LICENCE
BUSINESS LICENCE & SIGN PERMIT
INFORMATION REQUEST
*Tags are auto-renewed yearly in January once animal is registered with a tag number
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SCHEDULE "H"
FIRE DEPARTMENT 2026
REQUESTS for INFORMATION, INSPECTIONS and SERVICES
HST
applicable
(as defined in the Departmental Fire Prevention Policy)
Licensed Day Care Facilities/
Boarding/Rooming/Lodging
$100.00 Per Inspection
Y
Premise for Approval of Liquor Licenses
$135.00 Per Inspection
Y
Special Occasion Permits
$100.00 Initial
Y
Fireworks Inspections / Permit
$75.00
Y
Determination of Occupancy Load /
Liquor License in place
$130.00
Y
New construction plan review / inspection
(Including "alternative solutions")
$130.00 Per review
Y
Life Safety Plan Approval
$130.00
Y
Attendance at Evacuation Drill (requested)
$130.00 Per Hour (min 2 fire inspectors)
Y
ROUTINE COMPANY, COMPLAINT, AND REQUESTED INSPECTIONS
(as defined in the Departmental Fire Prevention Policy)
Chargeable inspection
$150.00
Per inspection up to 2,500 sq.ft.
Y
$200.00
Per inspection 2,500-10,000 sq.ft.
Y
$350.00 Per inspection 10,000-20,000 sq.ft.
Y
$400.00
Per inspection over 20,000 sq.ft.
Y
Inspections over 3 hours
$75.00 Per hour
Y
Follow-up required after initial inspection
$75.00 Per hour
Y
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES
Copy of Fire Report
$60.00
Y
Letters to Lawyers, Insurance Companies, etc.
$75.00 Flat Fee
Y
False alarms
as per by-law
Y
Standby--Request by Developers, Industry,
Provincial Government, etc.
MTO Rate Refer to current MTO rate schedule
Y
Fire Guard
$75.00 Per hour/firefighter (min 2 hours)
Y
Non-Residential vehicle extraction
MTO Rate Refer to current MTO rate schedule
Y
S.C.B.A. Air Cylinder Refills
$10.00 Per cylinder
Y
Motor vehicle collision - MTO highway (non-
residents)
MTO Rate Refer to current MTO rate schedule
Y
Motor vehicle collision - County & Municipal
roads (non-residents)
MTO Rate Refer to current MTO rate schedule
Y
Lock Box
at cost
Y
Failure to comply with order - follow-up
$55.00 Per hour
Y
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SCHEDULE "H"
FIRE DEPARTMENT 2026 (cont'd)
MISCELLANEOUS
Miscellaneous--Cats in tree, flow testing
Private hydrants, flooding rinks, etc.
$35.00 Per member
Y
$75.00 Per truck/hour
Y
Fire Suppressants
At Cost Replacement Cost
Y
Nuisance Fires / responses
MTO Rate Refer to current MTO rate schedule
Y
Fire Investigation
At Cost
Y
Fire Costs to Remediate Unsafe Conditions
At Cost (including demolition)
Y
Consumables Used (absorbents, booms)
At Cost
Y
Business License for Sale of Fireworks
$200.00 Per vendor
N
Permit for display of Fireworks
$75.00 Per event
N
Open burn permit fee
$65.00 Per burn
N
Zumro Shelter Tent - Delivery & Setup
MTO Rate
Refer to current MTO rate schedule
Y
(Fire suppression, investigation for burning without a permit, repeat nuisance fires & responses etc.)
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SCHEDULE "I"
BUILDING PERMIT & RELATED MATTERS 2026
HST
applicable
New Residential Home
REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT ON FINAL INSPECTION
$2,490.00
N
PERMIT FEE
(one cheque, Payable to the Town of Petrolia for
Deposit & Permit Fee)
$1,600.00
up to 3000 sq ft
$.30 per sq ft
thereafter
N
Attached Garage
$690.00
N
Detached Accessory Building (Residential) over 100 sq. ft.
Under 250 sq. ft.
$120.00
N
250-720 sq. ft.
$260.00
N
Over 720 sq. ft.
$960.00
N
Apartment Building, Multiple Housing Structure & Hotel/Motel
$8,940.00
N
Additions
$960.00
N
Minor structural changes, alterations or repairs (residential & commercial)
$475.00
N
Fireplaces and other wood burning appliances
$375.00
N
Decks (Minimum Charge) up to 200 sq. ft.
$125.00
N
Decks over 200 sq. ft.
$375.00
N
New Commercial
$3,735.00
N
New Institutional/Industrial
$6,210.00
N
Commercial Renovations/Additions - Major
(51% or greater of gross floor area of existing structure)
$3,735.00
N
Commercial Renovations/Additions - Minor
(50% or less of gross floor area of existing structure)
$2,310.00
N
Institutional/Industrial Renovations/Additions - Major
(51% or greater of gross floor area of existing structure)
$6,210.00
N
Institutional/Industrial Renovations/Additions - Minor
(50% or less of gross floor area of existing structure)
$4,620.00
N
Demolition of Dwelling where New Dwelling Building Permit is Issued
$125.00
N
Demolition of Dwelling where New Dwelling Building Permit is NOT issued
$315.00
N
All Other Demolitions
$295.00
N
Structure/House/Building Relocations (Road Access Permit)
$1,155.00
N
Structure/House/Building Relocations (in or out) - Road Access damage
deposit
$1,180.00
N
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SCHEDULE "I"
BUILDING PERMIT & RELATED MATTERS 2026 (Cont'd)
HST
applicable
Transfer of an Approved Permit
$125.00
N
In ground and above ground swimming and/or pool fencing
$275.00
N
Change of Use
$275.00
N
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Development Charge Service
Area
Service Category
Per Capita Charge
($)
Singles & Semi ($
charge per unit)
Rows and Other
Mulit-Units ($
charge per unit)
Apartment 2 and
2+bedrooms ($
charge per unit)
Apartment 1
bedroom,
bachelor ($ charge
per unit)
Non- Residential
($ charge per sqft)
Municipal-Wide
Fire
702
1,777
1,159
976
878
0.36
Municipal-Wide
Parks and
Recreation
2,131
5,390
3,515
2,962
2,664
-
Municipal-Wide
Public Works
465
1,176
766
646
581
0.25
Municipal-Wide
Administrative
Studies
234
594
388
326
293
0.09
Municipal-Wide Total
Total
3,532
8,936
5,828
4,910
4,416
0.69
Development Area 1
Water
1,090
2,758
1,799
1,516
1,363
0
Development Area 2
Water
869
2,198
1,434
1,208
1,086
0
Development Area 3
Water
0
0
0
0
0
1.36
Development Area 3
Sewage
0
0
0
0
0
12.67
Development Area 1 Total
4,623
11,695
7,627
6,426
5,779
0.69
Development Area 2 Total
4,401
11,134
7,262
6,118
5,502
0.69
Development Area 3 Total
3,532
8,936
5,828
4,910
4,416
14.73
2026 Increase: 6.6%
London, ON Data
Base year = Q2 2024
106.3
Current = Q2 2025
113.3
2026 DC Inflation
6.59%
SCHEDULE "J"
RESIDENTIAL & NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES 2026
Reviewed November 2025
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SCHEDULE "K"
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT FEES 2026
Note:
County of Lambton Service Fees and Charges are approved by the County. Town has included these amounts for
information purposes only.
Appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal Fees are set by the Province of Ontario.
For greater clarity, all costs associated with peer review and/or consulting reports required by the Town of Petrolia
concerning any development or planning applications shall be the sole and exclusive responsibility of the applicant. The
decision for such reports is at the discretion of the Town and/or County or its respective agents
Town of
Petrolia
County of
Lambton
HST
applicable
Pre-application Consultation Meeting (DAT)
$300.00
N
Application for Minor Variance
$600.00
N
Site Plan Application
$1,700.00
+ legal $400 per
application
N
Site Plan Agreement Amendments to Approved Plan
$600.00
+ legal $400 per
application
N
Site Plan Compliance Report
$200.00
@ cost
N
Application for Official Plan Amendments
$1,700.00
$700.00
N
Application for Zoning Amendments
$1,400.00
$525.00
+ legal $400 per
application
N
Application for Consent to Sever Land (severance)
$1,700.00
Paid at time of
application
N
Application for Consent to Sever Land (severance)
$700.00
Paid at time of
deed stamping
N
Application for Purchase of Municipal Road Allowance
$825.00
N
Municipal Road Allowance Purchase Price
@ FMV
Administrative & Closing costs related to Purchase of
Municipal Road Allowance (Including but not limited to:
advertising, administrative, legal fees, disbursements, survey,
Transfer/Deed of Land & HST)
@ cost
N
Objection to the OLT : Re-Zoning, Official Plan, Minor
Variance & Consent - Application not made through
Town
Ref
Ministry
*Minister of Finance -
Subject to change based
on Ministry of Finance
fee schedule
N
Appeal to OLT / preparation - paid by the appellant
$10,000.00
Per case file
N
Objection to the OLT
$400.00
N
Development Advance (any funds not used to be refunded
upon registration of subdivision or site plan agreement)
$10,000.00
Per project
N
Development Consultation Meetings (after Pre-
application)
@ hourly
rate
rate based on staff in
attendance
N
Development Related Engineering & Legal Fees
@ cost
Plan of Subdivision / Condominium Application
$2,255.00
per agreement
$3,500.00
$4,500.00
$6,500.00
0-20 lots or units
21-50 lots or units
50+ lots or units
N
Plan of Subdivision / Condominium Part Lot Control
$565.00
$750.00
N
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SCHEDULE "K"
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT FEES (CONT'D) 2026
Plan of Subdivision / Condominium Extension Draft Plan
Approval
$565.00
$250.00
N
Phased Final Approvals / Execution & Reg. of Final
Approval
$620.00 Per schedule
N
Woodlot Application
$1,250.00
Make application at
the County
N
Zoning Compliance Letter (Certificate)
*$25 rush fee if required in 24 hrs or less
$100.00
Make application at
the County
N
Copy of Zoning By-Law or Official Plan
$55.00
$55.00
Y
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SCHEDULE "L"
WATER AND SEWER RATES 2026
Effective January 1, 2026
Minimum
M3
Water
Charge per
M3
Minimum
Volume
Water
Charge
Water
Monthly
Fixed
Service
Charge
Total
Minimum
water billing
Sewer
Charge per
M3
Minimum
Volume
Sewer
Charge
Total
Minimum
Water &
Sewer
Pipe Size 5/8"
5
$2.24
$11.20
$15.60
$26.80
$4.07
$20.35
$47.15
Pipe Size 3/4"
9
$2.24
$20.16
$15.60
$35.76
$4.07
$36.63
$72.39
Pipe Size 1"
18
$2.24
$40.32
$15.60
$55.92
$4.07
$73.26
$129.18
Pipe Size 1 1/2"
40
$2.24
$89.60
$15.60
$105.20
$4.07
$162.80
$268.00
Pipe Size 2"
72
$2.24
$161.28
$15.60
$176.88
$4.07
$293.04
$469.92
Pipe Size 4"
227
$2.24
$508.48
$15.60
$524.08
$4.07
$923.89
$1,447.97
Out of Boundary (Oozlofsky & Discovery Line) - Water
5
$3.26
$16.30
$26.50
$42.80
N/A
N/A
$42.80
Meadowview & Lambtonian
5
$2.29
$11.45
$15.60
$27.05
$4.76
$23.80
$50.85
Mainline (Water only) 1" pipe
N/A
$2.24
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
2026 Water Rate Increase
4%
2026 Sewer Rate Increase
4%
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SCHEDULE "M"
WATER DISTRIBUTION SERVICES 2026
Mainline Wet/Dry Taps
The following charges and procedures apply to all wet / dry taps associated with the Petrolia Water
Distribution System.
-
Customers shall be responsible for all excavations, sand bedding, sand covering, granular and
native backfilling, line testing and flushing requirements, service lateral piping, curb stops and
water service boxes and utility locates, as specified by the Town.
-
Customers shall give a minimum of 5 working days advance notice to the Town.
-
Only Town-approved materials are to be utilized for all service laterals.
-
Final location of service laterals shall be at the sole discretion of the Town.
-
Service laterals requiring tapping sleeves or specialty items and materials shall be charged at
cost, plus $35.00 administrative fee.
-
Town of Petrolia shall supply and install all materials associated with the wet / dry tapping and
will be invoiced to the customer at cost, plus $35.00 administrative fee.
-
Any work performed outside normal working hours, Monday through Friday, is subject to
overtime fees.
-
Any work performed on Saturdays, Sundays or Town / CUPE recognized holidays is subject to
overtime fees.
-
All invoicing shall be payable to the Town of Petrolia within 30 days of the date of the invoice.
-
All late payments are subject to 1.25% per month.
-
Only qualified Town personnel are permitted to operate the distribution system.
-
All work shall be performed in accordance with the Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act.
Water Meter Purchase or Replacement
Meter Size
3/4" x 3/4"
5/8" x 3/4"
1" x 1"
1.5" X 1.5"
2" x 2"
Sensus Water Meter
$335.00
$200.00
$425.00
$825.00
$1,060.00
Dual Check Backflow Valve
$65.00
$65.00
$70.00
Reduced Pressure Backflow
$615.00
$700.00
Straight Tailpiece
$10.00
$10.00
$15.00
Flange Set
$60.00
$65.00
Administration Charge
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
TOTAL
$445.00
$310.00
$545.00
$1,535.00
$1,860.00
Wastewater Services
Raw Sewage Fee
$15.50
per m3
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SCHEDULE "N"
LABOUR AND EQUIPMENT RATES 2026
Labour Rates
Director of Operations
$ 70.00 per hour
2 hour minimum
Works Dept. Foreman
$ 60.00 per hour
2 hours minimum ( 1.5 for overtime )
Gen. Labour
$ 50.00 per hour
2 hours min. ( 1.5 for overtime )
Lead Hand
$ 55.00 per hour
2 hours min. ( 1.5 for overtime )
Public Works Services
Grass Cutting
$225.00 Minimum Charge
$85.00 Hourly rate
Snow Removal
$225.00 Minimum Charge
$85.00 Hourly rate
Water Shut Off
$60.00 Minimum Charge
Overtime hours/weekends=Call in hours, as
per CUPE agreement
Cemetery Labour
$70.00 per hour
2-hour minimum
Plus applicable equipment rates
NOTES:
Small tools are included in all labour rates.
All materials / consumables charged at cost, plus 15%, handling and restocking.
$ 35.00 administration charge applies to all external cases.
HST is applicable to all service charges.
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