Fees for Services By-Law No. 105 of 2024 (2025 fee schedule)
Sarnia, Ontario
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BY-LAW NUMBER I05 OT 2024
OF ÏHE CIÏY OF SARNIA
"A By-low lo Estoblish Fees for Vorious Permils, Services,
ond Privileges for 2025"
(Re: Fees for Services)
WHEREAS Council is empowered to fix permil fees qnd fees for services of
vorious descriptions pursuqnt to the Municipol Act,200l, S.O.200.l , c.25,
os omended;
AND WHEREAS it is necessory ond desirqble to estoblish those fees for the
yeor 2025 by woy of o By-Low.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
SARNIA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
l. The fees for the vorious permits ond services provided by The
Corporotion of the City of Sornio for oll motters, including those fees
to be estqblished pursuont to the Plonning Act, shqll be os set forth
in Schedule "4" of this By-Low.
2. When q pqyment cord is used to moke on online poyment for
goods or services, on online service fee will be chorged per
tronsoction, in oddition to the originol omount, on o cost-recovery
bosis. This fee is non-refundoble.
3. A per-tronsoction online service fee for poyment cord processing is
outhorized to be chorged by merchqnt service providers ond/or
third-porty service providers, in occordonce with the service
ogreements.
4. By-Low Number .l05 of 2023, os omended by By-Low l0 of 2024 ond
By-Low 5ó of 2024, or qny other by-lows inconsistent with this By-Low
ore hereby repeoled, effective December 3l ,2024.
5. The short title of this By-Low sholl be the "Fees By-Low".
6. This By-Low comes into force ond effect on Jonuory l, 2025.
By-low Reqd o tirst, Second ond Third lime this 26 doy of November,2024.
Moyor
M
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Amy Burkhort
City Clerk
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Miscellaneous Documents
Cost recovery
Y
various
Print Budget Books
Cost recovery
Y
12.75
13.25
4%
01-4-2020-00930
Returned Cheque or Payment - Including NSF, PAP, EFT
N
42.50
43.75
3%
Registered Mail
N
31.75
32.75
3%
Online Convenience Service Fee
Cost recovery
N
various
Special Event/User Group - General Liability Insurance*
as outlined by insurance
provider
8%
Ontario
Tax
variable
REMOVED
01-4-4600-00930
*Council Approved - Subsidized Rate for All Non-Profit /
Charitable Groups
Reduction in listed fee
N
-50%
REMOVED
Copy Charge
Per page
Y
0.55
0.55
0%
various
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Eating Establishment
New
N
207.25
213.50
3%
01-4-2050-00322
Renewal
N
138.25
142.50
3%
Adult Live Entertainment Parlours
N
372.00
383.50
3%
01-4-2050-00324
Adult Video Stores
New
N
244.50
252.00
3%
Renewal
N
175.25
180.75
3%
Auctioneer
New
N
271.00
279.25
3%
Renewal
N
196.50
202.50
3%
Short-Term Accommodations
New
N
164.75
169.75
3%
Renewal
N
117.00
120.50
3%
Body Piercing/Scarification/Tattooing
New
N
217.75
224.50
3%
Renewal
N
143.50
148.00
3%
Body Rub Parlour Owner/Operator
N
531.25
547.50
3%
Body Rub Parlour Attendant
N
159.50
164.50
3%
Busker
(perform/entertain in designated areas for voluntary donations)
Contact Parks & Recreation
N
free
free
free
Circus (including Midway) *
N
488.75
503.75
3%
* Council Approved - Subsidized Rate for All Non-Profit /
Charitable Groups
Reduction in listed fee
-50%
-50%
0%
Master Plumber Licence
New
N
106.25
109.50
3%
Renewal
N
63.75
65.75
3%
Payday Loan Establishment
New
N
260.25
268.25
3%
Renewal
N
207.25
213.50
3%
Pawn Broker
N
207.25
213.50
3%
Pet Shops
New
N
217.75
224.50
3%
Renewal
N
143.50
148.00
3%
Public Hall (including Movie Theatre)
New
N
239.00
246.25
3%
Renewal
N
170.00
175.25
3%
Food Truck
City Parks
N
382.50
394.25
3%
Non-Motorized/Cycle
N
265.75
274.00
3%
Other
N
488.75
503.75
3%
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Rooming or Boarding House (3 to 6 rooms)
New
N
207.25
213.50
3%
01-4-2050-00324
Renewal
N
138.25
142.50
3%
(7 or more rooms)
New
N
249.75
257.50
3%
Renewal
N
180.75
186.25
3%
Salesperson (Resident)
Yearly
N
542.00
558.75
3%
Seasonal - 3 months 1
N
329.50
339.50
3%
Daily - 3 days 1
N
170.00
175.25
3%
Salesperson (Non-Resident)
Yearly
N
1,285.75
1,325.25
3%
Seasonal - 2 months 1
N
584.50
602.50
3%
Seasonal - 3 months 1
N
860.75
887.25
3%
Daily - 3 days 1
N
542.00
558.75
3%
1 must be consecutive months/days
Salvage
New
N
212.50
219.00
3%
Renewal
N
212.50
219.00
3%
Second-Hand Goods / Pawn Broker (incl. scrap metal)
New
N
212.50
219.00
3%
Renewal
N
212.50
219.00
3%
Taxi Owner's Licence
New
N
159.50
164.50
3%
Renewal
N
79.75
82.25
3%
Transfer
N
79.75
82.25
3%
Accessible Taxi
(under Highway Traffic Act )
N
0.00
0.00
0%
Taxi Driver's Licence
New
N
32.00
33.00
3%
Renewal
N
32.00
33.00
3%
Replacement of photo licence
N
32.00
33.00
3%
Replacement of lost vehicle licence plate
N
21.25
22.00
4%
Business Licence - Late Fee
After March 31st
N
35.00
36.00
3%
After July 1st
N
100.00
103.00
3%
Business Licence - Transfer
N
26.50
27.25
3%
Bingo
% of prize value up to $165 per
event
N
3%
3%
0%
01-4-2050-00325
Raffle
% of prize value up to $1,500
per event
N
3%
3%
0%
01-4-2050-00326
Break-Open Ticket
% of prize value up to $1,500
per event
N
3%
3%
0%
01-4-2050-00327
Letter of Authorization to Sell tickets in Municipality
Licensed through Province
N
26.50
27.25
3%
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Commissioning Services
First signature
I
33.00
34.00
3%
01-4-2050-00328
Each additional signature
I
10.75
11.00
2%
Freedom of Information
Application fee
N
5.00
5.25
5%
01-4-2050-00329
Per 15 minutes
N
7.50
7.75
3%
Marriage Licence
$48 remitted to Province of
Ontario
N
159.50
164.50
3%
01-4-2050-00330
Marriage Ceremony - Business Hours
I
318.75
328.50
3%
01-4-2050-00345
Marriage Ceremony - Staff Witness
Per ceremony
N
53.25
55.00
3%
Marriage Ceremony - Cancellation Fee
Less than 48 hours notice
N
53.25
55.00
3%
Registration of Deaths
Stillbirths exempt
N
26.50
27.25
3%
01-4-2050-00335
AGCO - Municipal Information Form
N
53.25
55.00
3%
01-4-2050-00901
Liquor - Licence Extension Application
N
53.25
55.00
3%
Exemption from Noise By-Law*
N
132.75
136.75
3%
*Council Approved - Subsidized Rate for All Non-Profit /
Charitable Groups
Reduction in listed fee
N
-50%
-50%
0%
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Municipal Tax Sales By-Law
N
variable
variable
01-4-2005-00301
Indemnity Agreements *
Plus disbursements
Y
111.50
115.00
3%
01-4-2005-00901
*Council Approved - Subsidized Rate for All Non-Profit /
Charitable Groups
Reduction in listed fee
-50%
-50%
0%
Standard Site Plan & Severance Agreements, etc.
Plus disbursements
N
334.75
345.00
3%
Standard Encroachment Agreements
(plus annual rental unless SFR), Easements, etc.
Plus disbursements
Y
557.75
574.75
3%
Standard Sale of Land, Road/Lane/Alley Closings, etc.
Plus disbursements
N
531.25
547.50
3%
Standard Subdivision & Front Ending Agreements
(where not part of subdivision agreement), etc.
Plus disbursements
N
1,673.50
1,725.00
3%
Pipeline Crossing - Initial fee
Plus disbursements
Y
1,673.50
1,725.00
3%
Mortgage Discharges & Standard Postponements
Plus disbursements
Y
279.00
287.50
3%
Standard Façade Loan - Title Search & Registration Fee
Incl. disbursements
N
836.75
862.50
3%
Miscellaneous Documents
Cost recovery
Y
variable
variable
Registration Fee (per document)
Plus disbursements
N
113.75
117.25
3%
01-4-2005-00901
Notary Services
First signature
I
34.50
35.50
3%
01-4-2005-00901
Each additional signature
I
11.25
11.50
2%
Basic Bid - Online from Bidding Service
free
free
01-4-2023-00901
Complex Bid - Based on production cost of prints, drawings, etc.
$100 to $300
I
variable
variable
Administration of Fair Wage Policy
Y
variable
variable
Administration Fee - Sale of Goods to Outside Organization
% of sale
Y
10%
10%
0%
All disbursement revenue is directly offset by a corresponding expense.
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Tax Certificates - Payment Received with Request
5-7 Business Days
N
58.50
60.25
3%
01-4-2021-00300
On Demand, up to 2 days
N
79.75
82.25
3%
Tax Account Printout (2024 and 2025 only)
free
free
01-4-2021-00901
Tax Account Printout (2006 through 2023)
N
6.50
6.75
4%
Reprint Tax Bill
N
16.00
16.50
3%
Tax Arrears Reminder Notice
N
5.25
5.50
5%
Ownership Change Notice
N
34.00
35.00
3%
Tax Rolling Fee (including drains loans)
N
53.25
55.00
3%
Creating a New Tax Roll
N
53.25
55.00
3%
Duplicate Documentation - Assessment Adjustments or Tax
Rebates
N
32.00
33.00
3%
Administration Fee - Refunding a payment contrary to the
Municipal Act (Section 347(3))
N
42.50
43.75
3%
Microfiche Search Letter - up to 2 years
N
43.50
44.75
3%
Microfiche Search Letter - each additional year beyond 2 years
N
37.25
38.50
3%
Issue a Refund for Overpayment (made in error)
After 2nd incident
N
42.50
43.75
3%
Transfer Payment from One Account to Another
After 1st incident
N
42.50
43.75
3%
Interest on Outstanding Accounts Receivable Balances
Per annum
N
15%
24%
60%
01-4-1350-00104
Collection Agency Fee Recovery
Cost recovery
N
variable
NEW
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Professional Services - Fire Inspection Report/File Search/Fire
Safety Plan Review
Minimum per transaction
Y
59.00
60.75
3%
01-4-2500-00930
Hourly
Y
118.00
121.50
3%
Costs Recovery Administration
Hourly
Y
118.00
121.50
3%
Fire Safety Inspections
01-4-2500-00350
Initial and First re-inspection for compliance, and third & each
subsequent inspection (includes 1 hr. minimum)
Hourly
Y
118.00
121.50
3%
First & Second - Residential
(Sec. 9 Retrofit)Inspection
Hourly, minimum 2 hours
Y
118.00
121.50
3%
After Hours Inspection/Fire Code Enforcement
Minimum 2x hourly rate
Y
236.00
243.25
3%
Review of Propane Risk & Safety Management Plans
(plus Third Party Fees)
Hourly
Y
118.00
121.50
3%
01-4-2500-00930
Administration fee
Y
59.00
60.75
3%
Occupant Load Determination or Recalculation - including
AGCO letter of approval
Hourly, minimum 1 hour
Y
118.00
121.50
3%
01-4-2500-00350
Burn Permits
Rural Open Burn Permit (BL 2001/91) Part III
One-time inspection fee
Y
118.00
121.50
3%
Rural Open Burn Permit Renewal
Renewal - minimum
administration fee
Y
59.00
60.75
3%
Permit Special Events, including fireworks *
(BL 2001/91 Part II Section 2.4)
Hourly, minimum 1 hour
Y
118.00
121.50
3%
Special Events - Vendor Inspection *
(After business hours use 'After Hours' rate above - will be
invoiced to event organization)
Hourly
Y
118.00
121.50
3%
After Hours Inspections *
Minimum 2x hourly rate
Y
236.00
243.25
3%
*Council Approved - Subsidized Rate for All Non-Profit /
Charitable Groups
Reduction in listed fee
-50%
-50%
0%
Public Education
01-4-2500-00930
Smoke/CO Alarm Combo
Cost recovery
Y
variable
variable
Fire Safety Education
Hourly
Y
118.00
121.50
3%
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Fire Incident Reports (Insurance Adjusters)
Hourly
Y
118.00
121.50
3%
01-4-2500-00366
Fire Investigation Report
Hourly, minimum 4 6 hours
Y
118.00
121.50
3%
Motor Vehicle Collisions/Fires on City Streets/Non- Residents
Minimum, up to 1 hour
N
543.03
559.75
3%
Each additional ½ hour
N
271.72
280.00
3%
Fires Caused by Railway Operations
Minimum, up to 1 hour
N
543.03
559.75
3%
Each additional ½ hour
N
271.72
280.00
3%
Malicious Fire Alarms
Minimum, up to 1 hour
N
543.03
559.75
3%
False Alarms - After two false alarms in one year, per apparatus,
per hour (MTO dependent rate)
Minimum, up to 1 hour
N
543.03
559.75
3%
Each additional ½ hour
N
271.72
280.00
3%
False Alarms - Failure to notify Fire Department when testing or
working on alarm system; depending on occupancy
classification & running assignment
Minimum, up to 1 hour
Y
543.03
559.75
3%
Each additional ½ hour
Y
271.72
280.00
3%
No Rural Open Burn Permit where permit is required
(MTO dependent rate)
Minimum, up to 1 hour
N
543.03
559.75
3%
Violation of Open Burning By-Law (Recreational & Rural)
Minimum, ½ hour
N
271.72
280.00
3%
Special Events - Stand-by Fire Apparatus *
(minimum four-person crew)
Minimum, 1 hour per Fire
Department member
N
118.00
121.50
3%
Each additional hour.
N
519.00
535.00
3%
*Council Approved - Subsidized Rate for All Non-Profit /
Charitable Groups
Reduction in listed fee
-50%
-50%
0%
Extraordinary Emergency Expenses
(specialty team rescues, major incidents, i.e. high rise response,
industrial response, etc.)
Cost recovery
N
variable
variable
01-4-2500-00930
Elevator Rescue
Cost recovery, per hour
N
543.05
559.75
3%
Non-Emergency Response
Cost recovery
N
variable
variable
Fire Calls on King's Highway
Current MTO rate
N
543.05
559.75
3%
01-4-2500-00367
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Fire Department Response Fees
(including collection of fees by city's agent)
Current MTO rate per hour per
vehicle plus personnel costs plus
any additional costs for each
and every call
N
variable
variable
30-2-6615-06320
Hazardous Materials Team
Cost recovery
Y
variable
variable
01-4-2500-00930
Hazardous Materials Truck and Trailer
Minimum 2 hours
Y
543.03
559.75
3%
Each additional hour
Y
271.72
280.00
3%
Hazardous Initial Assessment Crew
Minimum 2 hours
Y
543.03
559.75
3%
Cost recovery
Y
variable
variable
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Building other than Residential Garage
N
302.75
312.00
3%
01-4-3034-00901
Residential Garage
N
126.50
130.50
3%
Other Structures - Loads <3.75 m wide and <120,000 kg
Two days notice
N
160.50
165.50
3%
One day notice
N
322.00
332.00
3%
Other Structures - Loads >3.75 m wide and >120,000 kg
Two days notice
N
1,381.50
1,424.00
3%
One day notice
N
2,709.75
2,793.00
3%
Annual Oversize Load Permit
N
414.50
427.25
3%
Stopped by Police for No Permit
Permit fee plus penalty
N
1,328.25
1,369.00
3%
Hoarding Permits (Temporary Right of Way Occupancy)
- 1 week minimum charge - up to 4 months
Per occupied m2/week
N
6.00
6.25
4%
01-4-3034-00901
Long-Term Hoarding Permits (Right of Way Occupancy)
- 4 months up to 12 months
- Longer than 12 months shall require Council approval
Per occupied m2/week
N
2.75
2.75
0%
Application Renewal - Patio/Awnings
Per application
N
100.00
50.00
-50%
Encroachment - Patio/Awnings
Per season
N
100.00
103.00
3%
Paper Box Licence
Yearly
N
53.25
55.00
3%
Third Party Reviews
Cost recovery
Y
variable
variable
Signs - Accessible, Fire Route, Parking, etc.
Cost Recovery
Y
variable
variable
01-4-3034-00930
Water Testing
Y
1,461.00
1,505.75
3%
01-4-3035-00901
Tie-In Water System
(requires Class 1 Water Certificate supervision)
Flat rate
Y
637.50
657.00
3%
After hours - cost plus
Y
10%
10%
0%
Lot Grading Certificate
First review
N
88.25
99.25
12%
Subsequent review
N
154.00
158.75
3%
Application Fee
N
1,328.25
1,369.00
3%
01-4-3035-00901
Inspection Fee
Small size projects
Y
1,158.25
1,193.75
3%
Mid size projects
Y
2,869.00
2,957.00
3%
Large size projects
Y
5,738.00
5,914.25
3%
Plus Future City Maintenance Charge
Based on value of work
Y
10%
10%
0%
01-4-3010-00930
Inspection Fee - In-office
Hourly based on estimate
Y
96.25
99.25
3%
01-4-3035-00901
Inspection Fee - Field
Hourly based on estimate
Y
108.50
111.75
3%
Plus Future City Maintenance Charge (Service Connections &
Site Plan Work)
Based on value of work
Y
5%
5%
0%
01-4-3010-00930
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Application Fee
N
3,028.50
3,121.50
3%
01-4-3035-00901
Inspection Fee - In-office
Hourly
Y
96.25
99.25
3%
01-4-3035-00901
Inspection Fee - Field
Hourly
Y
108.50
111.75
3%
Inspection Fees ($1-$5,000,000)
Construction cost
Y
4.0%
4.0%
0%
Inspection Fees (on the amount greater than $5,000,000 +)
Construction cost
Y
2.0%
2.0%
0%
Fire Hydrant Flow Information
Hourly, minimum 2 hours
N
154.00
158.75
3%
01-4-3035-00930
New Culvert Information
Actual cost
N
variable
variable
Street Signs
Actual cost
Y
variable
variable
01-4-3034-00930
Application/ Pre-Application Base Fee
Per application
Y
200.00
NEW
Review of storm and sanitary sewers and appurtenances,
including expansion of existing sewer.
Per application, per sewer type
Y
900.00
NEW
Review of storm/sanitary pump station, forcemains, sanitary
sewage detention chambers or oversized sewers, including
expansion of existing facility.
Per review item, per submission
Y
1,800.00
NEW
Stormwater Management Facility including detention/retention,
underground storage, oversized sewer, rooftop storage, oil/grit
separator, outlet flow restriction, infiltration systems, trenches or
outfall facilities related to a development application.
Per application, per submission
Y
2,000.00
NEW
Form 1 Watermain Submission Package
Per submission
Y
500.00
NEW
Road Occupancy Permit
N
149.75
50.00
-67%
01-4-3035-00936
Curb Cuts
Based on tendered amount
Y
variable
variable
01-2-0700-09413
Based on value of work
Y
25%
25%
0%
Utility Crossing Review
Y
138.25
142.50
3%
Utility Cut Permits - Utility
Blanket Permitting Fee
N
5,631.75
5,804.75
3%
01-4-3035-00936
1-100 permits
N
2,497.00
2,573.75
3%
101-500 permits
N
3,480.00
3,586.75
3%
501-2000 permits
N
5,791.25
5,969.00
3%
Over 2000 permits
N
9,297.75
9,583.25
3%
Municipal Consent
N
462.25
476.50
3%
Water Meters
Contact Engineering
Y
variable
variable
01-4-3035-00901
(20% to maximum of $1,000)
Y
20%
20%
0%
01-4-3035-00901
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Per Encroachment Regardless of Number of Crossings/Current Fees at Renewal of Fixed Term Agreement
Residential/Agricultural - includes minor encroachments or
crossings: waterlines, electrical lines or other conduits
Y
32.25
33.25
3%
01-4-3035-00936
Commercial/Industrial - includes major encroachments or
crossings: gas lines, product lines, buried cables or conduits
Y
302.75
312.00
3%
Construction & Administration Fee for Engineering Inspection
Lump sum payment
Y
2,975.25
3,066.50
3%
Pipeline Crossing Review
Per agreement
Y
1,211.25
1,250.00
3%
01-4-1305-00083
Current Fees at Renewal of Fixed Term Agreements
No residential or agricultural encroachments parallel with roadway shall be granted (crossings only)
All waterline, electrical lines, and other conduits shall be installed on owners' property
Residential/Agricultural - (one time)
Per crossing
Y
249.75
257.50
3%
01-4-1305-00082
Commercial/Industrial - (one time)
Per crossing
Y
1,158.25
1,193.75
3%
Commercial & Industrial Pipelines/Conduits
Per km/5 year term
Y
1,764.00
1,818.25
3%
Commercial & Industrial Power/Communication Lines
Per pole/5 year term
Y
121.25
125.00
3%
Current Fees at Renewal of Fixed Term Agreements
Commercial & Industrial Underground Road Crossings
Per crossing/year
Y
1,211.25
1,250.00
3%
01-4-1305-00082
Total security deposits may be reduced in case of multiple crossings at discretion of General Manager of Engineering and Operations
Roadway Crossing
Deposit per crossing
N
1,158.25
1,193.75
3%
deposit acct
Municipal Right-of-Ways
Deposit per km
N
1,158.25
1,193.75
3%
Deposit minimum
N
1,158.25
1,193.75
3%
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Barricade Installation and Removal *
01-4-3010-00930
First Intersection/Minimum
N
658.75
679.00
3%
Per Additional Intersection
N
319.75
329.50
3%
or if greater, Actual Costs plus Overhead
Cone and Barricade Drop off/Pick Up *
Minimum charge
N
171.00
176.25
3%
Per barricade
N
5.25
5.50
5%
Per cone
N
1.05
1.05
0%
Additional fee for weekend overtime labour costs *
One time fee based on the OT
costs incurred
N
165.75
170.75
3%
*Council Approved - Subsidized Rate for All Non-Profit /
Charitable Groups
Reduction in listed fee
-50%
-50%
0%
Curb & Gutter Fill
Per linear metre
N
146.75
151.25
3%
01-4-3010-00936
Sidewalk replacement
Per m2
N
146.75
151.25
3%
Temporary Water Connection Agreement *
(with backflow preventer)
Minimum, 2 weeks
N
281.50
290.25
3%
08-4-3790-00571
Each additional week
N
31.25
32.25
3%
Relocation of Temporary Water Connection
(incl. backflow test)
Each relocation
N
170.00
175.25
3%
Water usage per cubic meter
No sewer disposal
N
1.50
1.50
0%
Water usage per cubic meter
Including sewer disposal
N
18.00
18.50
3%
Refundable damage deposit *
N
2,311.25
2,382.25
3%
deposit acct
*Council Approved - Subsidized Rate for All Non-Profit /
Charitable Groups
Reduction in listed fee
-50%
-50%
0%
Water Service Shut-Off Charge for Construction
(Business Hours 7:30am -4:00pm Monday - Friday)
No charge
08-4-3790-00572
Water Service Shut-Off Charge
(Industrial and Commercial Properties only)
After business hours
Y
531.25
547.50
3%
Repair frozen water meter in building
Costs plus overhead
Y
variable
variable
Water meter installation inspection
Y
102.00
105.25
3%
Testing of backflow preventer
Each test
N
143.50
148.00
3%
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Single Family, Semi-Detached Dwelling
N
276.25
284.75
3%
08-4-3790-00900
Other (including multi-residential)
(Based on Construction Value)
N
0.10%
0.10%
0%
Water meter kits
20 mm size
Y
318.75
328.50
3%
08-4-3790-00940
25 mm size
Y
377.25
388.75
3%
37 mm size
Y
1,062.50
1,095.00
3%
50 mm size
Y
variable
variable
For Commercial/Industrial properties without bulk water meter & fire hydrant inside property perimeter
10" Per Year
Y
1,806.50
1,862.00
3%
30-2-6617-06320
8" Per Year
Y
1,594.00
1,643.00
3%
6" Per Year
Y
1,487.75
1,533.50
3%
Raw Sewage Fee
Per 1,000 litres
Y
17.11
17.75
4%
07-4-3505-00901
Surcharge Fee
Per 1,000 litres
Y
16.58
17.00
3%
Industrial Effluent User Fee for Industrial Process Water
Per 1,000 litres
Y
1.71
1.75
2%
High Volume Discharge Fee
Per 1,000 litres
Y
1.71
1.75
2%
Sewer Discharge Permit - Application Fee
Initial
Y
292.25
301.25
3%
Amendment
Y
57.50
59.25
3%
Sewer Discharge Permit - Administration Fees
Overstrength
Monthly
Y
57.50
61.50
7%
Quarterly
Y
170.00
182.00
7%
Surcharge
Monthly
Y
57.50
61.50
7%
Quarterly
Y
171.00
183.00
7%
Chloride
Monthly
Y
57.50
61.50
7%
Quarterly
Y
171.00
183.00
7%
Compliance
Monthly
Y
114.75
122.75
7%
Quarterly
Y
341.00
364.75
7%
Conditional
Monthly
Y
114.75
122.75
7%
Quarterly
Y
342.25
366.25
7%
High Volume
Monthly
Y
57.50
61.50
7%
Quarterly
Y
113.75
121.75
7%
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Overstrength Discharge Fees
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
kilogram
Y
0.88
1.00
14%
07-4-3505-00901
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand (CBOD)
kilogram
Y
2.44
2.50
2%
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
kilogram
Y
1.00
NEW
Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
kilogram
Y
0.91
1.00
10%
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN)
kilogram
Y
1.87
2.00
7%
Total Phosphorus (TP)
kilogram
Y
2.76
2.75
0%
Phenols
kilogram
Y
0.90
1.00
11%
Hauled sludge (LAWSS and Village of Pt. Edward)
Per 1,000 litres
Y
84.50
92.00
9%
<2,250 litres
Y
70.75
73.00
3%
2,250 - 4,500 litres
Y
138.25
142.50
3%
>4,500 litres
Y
206.25
212.50
3%
Generator Permit
Y
287.00
295.75
3%
Annual Carrier Permit
Y
84.00
86.50
3%
Recreational Vehicle
Y
41.00
42.25
3%
Clean-out Installation (restoration not included)
Per install
Y
1,886.00
1,944.00
3%
07-4-3500-00930
Trenchless Service Line Repair
Per install
Y
1,147.50
1,182.75
3%
Garbage Tags
N
1.59
1.75
10%
01-4-3800-00511
Inspection fee for waste complaints that are considered an
infraction
Y
61.50
NEW
Administration fee for Non-Compliance Collection
Y
61.50
NEW
Non-Compliance Collection
Cost Recovery
N
variable
variable
Compost, Mulch and Wood Chips
Per yd3
Y
21.00
21.75
4%
01-4-3885-00940
Compost Materials - Commercial
- Price as approved by General Manager of Engineering and
Operations
Y
variable
variable
Commercial Brush Drop Off (Up to 4" dia. only. No root balls.)
01-4-3885-00940
Y
25.00
25.75
3%
*Residential free for Sarnia residents
Small Truck
4 - 8 yd3
Y
66.50
68.50
3%
Dump Truck
10 - 20 yd3
Y
82.50
85.00
3%
Dump Truck
25 - 40 yd3
Y
178.00
183.50
3%
Dump Truck / Trailer
> 40 yd3
Y
380.00
391.75
3%
Scaled Trucks, Trailers and Roll-off Containers
Per tonne
Y
92.00
94.75
3%
Drop-off Compostables - Other municipalities
- Gross cost per tonne of prior year
Plus overhead
Y
20%
20%
0%
01-4-3885-00931
Mechanic's Chargeout Rate
Hourly
I
91.50
94.25
3%
01-4-3015-00930
Hauled liquid waste discharged at the Wastewater Treatment
Plant (St. Andrew Street), per ticket
Flat Rate - (cars, vans, pick-up truck, pick up truck with trailer)
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Event Application Fee *
Flat fee, required at time of
submission
Y
53.00
54.75
3%
01-4-4601-00645
Event Administrative Fee *
Flat fee
Y
106.25
REMOVED
Outdoor Festivals and Events
Regular facility rental fees apply
Event Operations Fee
Per Event
I
32.00
REMOVED
Tables/Chairs *
Per item
I
10.50
2.25
-79%
01-4-4510-00903
Garbage Bins *
Per bin
I
2.25
2.25
0%
*Council Approved - Subsidized Rate for All Non-Profit /
Charitable Groups for Public Events
Reduction in listed fee
-50%
-50%
Arena Festivals and Events
01-4-4705-00629
Regular ice/floor rental fees apply
01-4-4708-00629
Deposit (25%)
Per event
Y
variable
variable
01-4-4710-00629
Glass In
Flat fee
I
1,594.00
1,643.00
3%
Glass Out
Flat fee
I
1,594.00
1,643.00
3%
Floor Down
Flat fee
I
531.25
547.50
3%
City-Led Events
Canada Day Committee Participant Fees
01-4-4610-00661
Parade Participant - Commercial
Per vendor
Y
56.25
58.00
3%
Parade Participant - Non-Commercial
Per vendor
Y
free
NEW
Market Vendor
Per vendor
Y
56.25
58.00
3%
Centennial Park Market Vendor
Per vendor
Y
142.50
REMOVED
Canatara Concession
Per vendor
Y
663.00
683.25
3%
Centennial Concession
Per vendor
Y
342.00
352.50
3%
Other Event Participant Fees
Event Vendor
Per vendor
Y
68.00
70.00
3%
01-4-4601-00645
Food Concession
Per vendor
Y
92.50
95.25
3%
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Refer to Xplor for facility details https://sarnia.perfectmind.com
Picnic Pavilions & Areas *
01-4-4510-00903
Covered Picnic Pavilion
Hourly
Y
8.75
9.00
3%
Covered Picnic Shelter
Hourly
Y
5.50
5.75
5%
Uncovered Picnic Area
Hourly
Y
5.00
5.25
5%
Wedding & Specialty Facilities *
Germain Arbour
Hourly
Y
5.25
5.50
5%
01-4-4510-00903
Seaway Kiwanis Pavilion1
Daily - Unlicensed
Y
395.00
REMOVED
Daily - Licensed
Y
578.00
REMOVED
Seaway Kiwanis Pavilion1
Hourly - Unlicensed
Y
34.00
NEW
30-2-6635-06320
Hourly - Licensed
Y
50.00
NEW
Seaway Kiwanis Pavilion Wedding Hold Deposit
Non-refundable deposit
Y
100.00
100.00
0%
Outdoor Stages *
01-4-4510-00903
Suncor Agora Stage
Hourly
Y
119.00
122.75
3%
Canatara Bandshell Stage & Beach Pavilion1
Daily
Y
464.00
REMOVED
Canatara Bandshell Stage & Beach Pavilion1
Hourly
Y
40.00
NEW
Germain Park Stage1
Daily
Y
42.50
REMOVED
Germain Park Stage1
Hourly
Y
5.50
NEW
*Council Approved - Subsidized Rate for All Non-Profit /
Charitable Groups for Public Events
Reduction in listed fee
-50%
-50%
Garden Rentals & Programs
Germain Garden Plot
Annual
Y
49.00
50.50
3%
Neighbourhood Community Garden
Annual
Y
49.00
50.50
3%
1 Rates converted from Daily to Hourly in 2025 from 2024
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Refer to Xplor for rentable facility details https://sarnia.perfectmind.com
Arena Community Rooms *
Clearwater Lower Hall
Hourly - Unlicensed
Y
29.75
30.75
3%
01-4-4708-00660
Hourly - Licensed
Y
64.25
66.25
3%
Pat Stapleton Arena Kiwanis Room
Hourly - Unlicensed
Y
41.00
42.25
3%
01-4-4705-00660
Hourly - Licensed
Y
92.00
94.75
3%
Council Approved - Subsidized Rate for Youth Groups
Reduction in listed fee
-25%
-25%
0%
*Council Approved - Subsidized Rate for All Non-Profit /
Charitable Groups for Public Events
Reduction in listed fee
-50%
-50%
0%
Other Community Rooms *
Strangway Centre Gymnasium
Hourly
Y
52.00
53.50
3%
01-4-4950-00903
Strangway Centre Craft, Studio, Billiards, Café Room
Hourly
Y
24.50
25.25
3%
Newton Centre & Pavilion
Hourly (min. 4 hrs)
Y
21.25
22.00
4%
01-4-4510-00903
Refer to Xplor for rentable facility details https://sarnia.perfectmind.com
Daytime: Daily Open to 8:00 p.m.
Evening: Daily 8:00 p.m. to Close
Ball Diamonds
01-4-4511-00625
Class "A" Diamond - Evening
Hourly
Y
52.00
53.50
3%
Class "A" Diamond - Daytime
Hourly
Y
36.00
37.00
3%
Class "B" Diamond - Evening
Hourly
Y
48.00
49.50
3%
Class "B" Diamond - Daytime
Hourly
Y
32.00
33.00
3%
Sports Fields
Class "A" Field - Evening
Hourly
Y
110.50
114.00
3%
Class "A" Field - Daytime
Hourly
Y
87.00
89.75
3%
Class "B" Field
Hourly
Y
34.00
35.00
3%
Multi-Use Courts (Tennis, Basketball, Pickleball, Cricket)
Sports Court
Hourly
Y
12.25
12.75
4%
Cricket Pitch
Hourly
Y
12.25
12.75
4%
LKDSB Student Use of Mike Weir Park Cricket Pitch
free
free
Council Approved - Subsidized Rate for Youth Groups
Reduction in listed fee
-25%
-25%
0%
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Refer to Xplor for rentable facility details https://sarnia.perfectmind.com
OFF - SEASON ICE (April 1 to August 31)
PASA 1, CLEARWATER BLUE & PAT STAPLETON
Non-Prime Time
Mon-Fri Open to 5:00 p.m.
Prime Time
Mon-Fri 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sat-Sun 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Night Time
10 p.m. to Close
REGULAR SEASON ICE (September 1 to March 31)
Same times as above.
Non-Prime Time
Prime Time
Night Time
Regular Season - Non-Prime Time
Hourly
Y
93.50
96.25
3%
01-4-4705-00626
Off Season - Non-Prime Time
Hourly
Y
167.75
173.00
3%
01-4-4710-00626
Prime Time
Hourly
Y
279.50
288.00
3%
01-4-4708-00626
Night Time
Hourly
Y
195.25
201.25
3%
Floor
Hourly
Y
104.00
107.25
3%
Last Minute Ice (Within 24 Hours)
Reduction in listed fee
-25%
-25%
0%
Council Approved - Subsidized Rate for Youth Groups
Reduction in listed fee
-25%
-25%
0%
Public and Family Skate
01-4-4705-00628
Children
free
free
01-4-4708-00628
Adults
free
free
Aquatic Lessons
01-4-4716-00640
30 minute Lesson
N
45.00
46.50
3%
Public Swim
01-4-4716-00630
Pool - Children
Per session
N
2.00
2.00
0%
Pool - Adults
Per session
I
2.00
2.00
0%
Pool - Family Rate (within the same household)
Per session
I
6.00
6.25
4%
PASA 2 & CLEARWATER RED
Mon-Fri Open to 5:15 p.m.
Mon-Fri 5:15 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
Sat-Sun 6:15 a.m. - 10:15 p.m.
10:15 p.m. to Close
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
https://www.sarnia.ca/play/recreation-programming/
Strangway Membership Fees
Program Membership
Per 365 days
I
64.00
66.00
3%
01-4-4950-00655
Woodworking Shop Membership
Per 365 days
I
193.00
200.00
4%
01-4-4950-47805
Woodworking Shop Supervisors - Subsidized Rate
Reduction in listed fee
I
-25%
-25%
Strangway Activity Fees
Non-member
Per activity
I
6.25
6.50
4%
01-4-4950-47806
Member
Per activity
I
3.25
3.25
0%
Woodworking Shop - Non-member full day
Per day
I
13.50
14.00
4%
01-4-4950-47805
Woodworking Shop - Non-member ½ day
Per session, AM or PM
I
8.00
8.25
3%
Children & Adult Programming Fees
Youth Camps and Programs
Refer to Recreation Guide
variable
variable
01-4-4601-00654
Adult Programming Fees
Refer to Recreation Guide
variable
variable
01-4-4950-47806
Parks Summer Programs
Refer to Recreation Guide
variable
REMOVED
01-4-4601-00642
Programming Convenors - Subsidized Rate
Reduction in listed fee
-25%
-25%
0%
01-4-4950-47806
Festival and Event Cancellation and Damage Fees
01-4-4510-00930
Outdoor Festival and Event Cancellation
Per event
Y
variable
variable
01-4-4705-00629
Arena Festival and Event Cancellation
Per event
Y
variable
variable
01-4-4708-00629
Event Damage Fees
Per event
Y
variable
variable
01-4-4710-00629
Facility Rentals
Variable
Cancellation Fee
Per occurrence
Y
variable
variable
Maintenance/Clean-Up Fee
Per occurrence
Y
variable
variable
Commemorative Benches & Trees
Signature Commemorative Bench
Per application
N
2400.00
2,473.75
3%
01-4-5701-90005
Standard Commemorative Bench
Per application
N
1,800.00
1,855.25
3%
Commemorative Tree
Per application
N
450.00
463.75
3%
01-4-5701-90059
Administration Fee - Refunds
Per withdrawn/cancellation
I
13.00
10.00
-23%
Variable
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Zoning By-Law Amendment
Regular
N
5,332.00
5,495.75
3%
01-4-5005-00700
Extension of Temporary Use
N
1,275.00
1,314.25
3%
Recirculation
N
868.00
REMOVED
Official Plan Amendment
N
5,796.25
5,974.25
3%
Official Plan/Zoning Amendment (combined)
Amendments processed
simultaneously
N
6,022.75
6,207.75
3%
Planning Application Recirculation Fee
N
894.75
NEW
Pre-Application Consultation Fee
N
322.50
332.50
3%
Site Plan Agreement
Less than $50,000
N
1,420.00
1,463.50
3%
(New and Major Amendments)
$50,000 - $500,000
N
2,840.00
2,927.25
3%
Over $500,000
N
4,232.50
4,362.50
3%
Site Plan Amendments
Less than $50,000
N
718.00
740.00
3%
(Minor)
$50,000 - $500,000
N
1,420.00
1,463.50
3%
Over $500,000
N
2,117.00
2,182.00
3%
Reactivation of an Inactive File Fee
N
580.00
597.75
3%
Third Party Reviews
Cost Recovery
N
variable
variable
Zoning Review for Building Permit
N
112.50
116.00
3%
Review of MDS calculations for Building Permit
N
112.50
116.00
3%
Lot Release Certificate
N
49.00
50.50
3%
Part Lot Control Exemption Application
N
549.25
566.00
3%
Removal of Holding (H) Provision
N
359.00
370.00
3%
Deeming By-law Application
N
294.00
303.00
3%
Variance from Swimming Pool By-Law
N
304.00
313.25
3%
Fence By-Law Amendment
N
294.00
303.00
3%
Home Occupation Permits
N
96.75
99.75
3%
Site Plan Compliance Letter
N
127.00
131.00
3%
Community Infrastructure & Housing Accelerator Application
N
17,246.00
REMOVED
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Residential (3 units or less)
Returned within
6-10 Business Days
N
127.00
131.00
3%
01-4-5005-00701
Returned within
2-5 Business Days
N
188.00
193.75
3%
Returned within
1 Business Day
(when available)
N
308.00
317.50
3%
Non-Residential and Residential (4 units or more)
Includes, commercial, industrial, institutional, etc.
Returned within
6-10 Business Days
N
182.00
187.50
3%
Returned within
2-5 Business Days
N
305.00
314.25
3%
Returned within
1 Business Day
(when available)
N
613.00
631.75
3%
Application for Subdivision (10 or more units)
N
8,946.00
9,220.75
3%
01-4-5005-00704
Application for Subdivision (5-9 units)
N
7,647.25
7,882.00
3%
Application for Condominium - Conversion
N
3,323.50
3,425.50
3%
Application for Condominium
N
8,946.00
9,220.75
3%
Application for Condominium - Exemption
N
1,409.00
1,452.25
3%
Amendment to Draft Plan of Subdivision or Condominium
N
3,175.00
3,272.50
3%
Extension of Draft Plan Approval
N
403.00
415.25
3%
Planning Requests, Research Fee & Zoning and Permitted Use
Letter (Appraisal info, environmental audits, environmental
assessments, etc.)
N
124.00
127.75
3%
01-4-5005-00720
Telecommunication Tower Consultation - Non-Exempt
N
3,094.25
3,189.25
3%
Telecommunication Tower Consultation - Exempt
N
564.00
581.25
3%
Municipal Address Change
Owner Request
N
425.00
438.00
3%
Application for Heritage Property Tax Rebate
N
120.00
123.75
3%
Application for Heritage Status Repeal
N
1,182.00
1,218.25
3%
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Variance from Zoning By-Law
N
624.00
643.25
3%
01-4-5010-00702
Variance from Sign By-Law
N
624.00
643.25
3%
Lot Consent
Per created lot
N
1,558.00
1,605.75
3%
01-4-5010-00703
Lot Adjustment, Easement and R.O.W. Consent
N
641.00
660.75
3%
Tabling Re-Notification Fee
N
165.00
170.00
3%
Validation of Title
N
641.00
660.75
3%
Change of Conditions Request
N
641.00
660.75
3%
Completion of Final Consent
5 business days or less
N
185.00
190.75
3%
1 business day
(when available)
N
300.00
309.25
3%
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Application Fee
Basic fee
N
106.25
109.50
3%
01-4-5020-00710
Single Family
Per sq m
N
11.50
11.75
2%
Semi-detached & Duplex
Per sq m
N
11.50
11.75
2%
Row/Cluster Housing
Per sq m
N
11.50
11.75
2%
Apartments
Per sq m
N
18.50
19.00
3%
Institutional (School, Churches, Hospitals)
Per sq m
N
20.75
21.50
4%
Commercial Full (retail, business and personal services)
Per sq m
N
18.50
19.00
3%
Commercial Partial (shell permits)
Per sq m
N
10.75
11.00
2%
Commercial Partial (leasehold improvements)
Per sq m
N
10.75
11.00
2%
Industrial (warehouse, manufacturing, storage)
Per sq m
N
10.75
11.00
2%
Agricultural buildings on agricultural land
Per sq m
N
4.00
4.00
0%
All other types of buildings or additions to residences
Per sq m
N
11.25
11.50
2%
Accessory residential structures up to 700 sq ft. (65 sq m)
Flat fee
N
265.00
273.25
3%
Structures/buildings - gross area cannot be calculated
(ie., towers, retaining walls)
Per $1,000 construction cost
N
9.75
10.00
3%
Pool Permit
Flat fee
N
170.00
175.25
3%
Tents >225 sq m cost varies on intended use
(Ag, Ind, Com) *
Per sq m
N
variable
variable
Tents >60 sq m <225 sq m *
Flat fee
N
85.00
87.50
3%
* Council Approved - Subsidized Rate for All Non-
Profit/Charitable Groups
Reduction in listed fee
-50%
-50%
Signs requiring Engineer design under Division C of the OBC
Flat fee
N
228.50
235.50
3%
Signs requiring permits under the Sign By-law
(including freestanding sign, directional or temporary sign,
marquees, awnings, or signs overhanging public property)
Flat fee
N
195.50
201.50
3%
Construction Water: % of Building Permit Fee
(Public Works Schedule)
N
Revision Fee
Basic fee
N
150.00
NEW
01-4-5020-00710
For buildings under 600 sq m
Flat fee
N
234.00
241.25
3%
01-4-5020-00710
For buildings over 600 sq m
Flat fee
N
690.00
711.25
3%
For residential garage
Flat fee
N
85.00
87.50
3%
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Inquiry Requiring Research
Per hour
Y
103.50
106.75
3%
01-4-5020-00930
Liquor Licensing Board of Ontario
Flat fee
Y
320.00
329.75
3%
Photocopies (5 or more)
Per page
Y
0.55
REMOVED
Building Plan Prints 24" x 36"
Per copy
Y
11.00
REMOVED
Building Plan Prints 30" x 42"
Per copy
Y
11.00
REMOVED
Building Plan Prints 36" x 48"
Per copy
Y
11.00
REMOVED
Building Plan Scans
Per scan
Y
5.50
REMOVED
Place Scans on CD/ USB drive
Per CD/USB
Y
11.00
REMOVED
Commencing Work Prior to Permit
% of equivalent permit fee
N
100%
1.00
0%
Builders Bond
Deposit required, amount
returned less costs incurred
N
2,125.00
REMOVED
Inspection Fee
Flat fee
Y
117.00
120.50
3%
Conditional Permit Agreement
Flat fee
N
5,313.00
5,476.00
3%
Limiting Distance Agreement
Flat fee
N
265.50
273.75
3%
Pre Application Consultation Fee
Y
305.00
314.25
3%
01-4-5005-00720
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Sidney Smith Wharf
Dockside
Y
1.72
1.77
3%
01-4-2065-00911
2nd or 3rd vessel out
Y
1.17
1.21
3%
Government Dock
Dockside
Y
2.01
2.07
3%
01-4-2066-00912
2nd or 3rd vessel out
Y
1.17
1.21
3%
East Dock
Dockside (small vessels)
Y
1.45
1.49
3%
North Slip/Cestar Oversized Load Corridor Dock
Dockside
Y
1.72
1.77
3%
2nd or 3rd vessel out
Y
1.17
1.21
3%
Dock areas and lay-down areas
Per m2 per day
Y
1.17
1.21
3%
01-4-2066-00936
Vessel with working cargo, more than 24 hours
Per entry
Y
1,478.00
1,523.25
3%
01-4-2065-00914
Vessel, less than 24 hours
Per entry
Y
417.50
430.25
3%
01-4-2065-00914
Vessel with working cargo, more than 24 hours
Per entry
Y
1,478.00
1,523.25
3%
01-4-2066-00914
Vessel, less than 24 hours
Per entry
Y
417.50
430.25
3%
01-4-2066-00914
Special rates may apply to small vessels
Contact Harbour Operator
Y
Professional services as required by the Harbour Operator
Cost recovery + mark-up
Y
25%
NEW
01-4-2066-00936
Security services supplied to vessels
Cost recovery + mark-up
Y
25%
NEW
01-4-2066-00936
Electricity supplied to vessels and contractors - Sidney Smith
Wharf
Cost recovery + mark-up
Y
25%
25%
0%
01-4-2065-00930
Electricity supplied to vessels and contractors - Sarnia Harbour
Cost recovery + mark-up
Y
25%
25%
0%
01-4-2066-00930
Wharfage rate to be determined based on commodity - Sidney
Smith Wharf
See attached
Y
01-4-2065-00915
Wharfage rate to be determined based on commodity -Sarnia
Harbour
See attached
Y
01-4-2066-00915
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proosed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Female or Male, Unaltered
Within 365 days
N
88.00
88.00
0%
01-4-5035-00320
After 365 Days
N
118.00
118.00
0%
Female or Male, Altered
Within 365 days
N
38.50
38.50
0%
After 365 Days
N
66.50
66.50
0%
Waiver of Muzzle Order
N
436.50
450.00
3%
Dangerous Dog
Within 365 days
N
403.75
416.25
3%
After 365 Days
N
451.50
465.25
3%
Appeal
N
435.50
448.75
3%
Waiver of Two-Dog Limit
One time fee
N
451.50
465.25
3%
Appeal
N
441.00
454.50
3%
Dog Kennel and Cattery
New
N
488.75
503.75
3%
Renewal
N
160.00
165.00
3%
Trap Deposit (refundable)
Deposit
N
31.75
REMOVED deposit account
Pound Fee
Flat fee
N
37.25
38.50
3%
Over Night Kennel Charge
Daily
N
26.50
27.25
3%
Site review for multiple portable sign locations - 1 property
Flat fee
N
387.75
399.75
3%
01-4-5035-00711
Inspection subsequent to Initial Inspection
Per visit
N
122.25
126.00
3%
01-4-5035-00715
Removal of property (signs)
Flat fee
Y
37.00
38.25
3%
01-4-5035-00900
Parking enforcement (private property)
One time
Y
138.00
142.25
3%
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proosed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Residential Overnight Parking Pass in Parking Lots
Monthly, per space
Y
66.50
68.50
3%
01-4-5035-00858
Pay-and-Display
Hourly
Y
1.05
1.05
0%
Overnight Parking Pass - Winter (weather permitting)
Daily, per space
Y
11.00
11.25
2%
Overnight Parking Exemption - Weather Permitting
(extenuating circumstances: flood, driveway pour, fire)
Weekly
Y
11.00
20.00
82%
01-4-5035-00858
Overnight Parking Pass - Winter (weather permitting)
Daily, per space
Y
11.00
REMOVED
On-street Daytime Parking - (8am-6pm) - 2 hour limit zone
Daily, per space
Y
11.00
11.25
2%
Victoria Street
01-4-5035-00858
Monthly Pass
Y
23.00
23.75
3%
Six Month Pass
Y
117.00
120.50
3%
Twelve Month Pass
Y
228.00
235.00
3%
Julia Street, Vendome, Charlotte Street, Parkway, Lochiel Street, Front Street, CNR, Mitton Street
Monthly Pass
Y
53.00
54.75
3%
Six Month Pass
Y
273.50
282.00
3%
Twelve Month Pass
Y
531.50
547.75
3%
Application for Parking Lot Rental *
Per application
Y
270.00
REMOVED
01-4-5035-00858
Parking Lot Rental - Events *
Per event
Y
552.50
552.50
0%
Parking Lot Rental - Damage Deposit (refundable) *
Per event
N
2,125.00
REMOVED
deposit acct
* Council Approved - Subsidized Rate for All Non-
Profit/Charitable Groups
Reduction in listed fee
-50%
-50%
0%
Commercial Merchant Loading Zone Pass
One time fee
Y
5.25
5.50
5%
01-4-5035-00858
Detail
HST
Approved
Fees 2024
Proposed Fees
2025
%
Increase
Acct #
Application Fee*
For first 6 filming locations
Y
150.00
65.00
-57%
01-4-2150-00901
Each additional filming location
Y
45.00
15.00
-67%
Student-Non-Profit, Charitable
or City Initiated Filming
N
Free
Free
Deposit
As required upon review of
application by Legal
Department
N
Variable
Variable
01-2-0700-19420
Deposit - Student, Non-Profit, Charitable and City-initiated
productions
Exempt upon proper
documentation
N/A
Exempt
Exempt
*Does not include Indemnity Agreement required with application, additional fee rate under Legal Services sub-section