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CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP
OF SOUTH ALGONQUIN
BY-LAW NO. 2026-879
Being a By-Law to establish a Schedule of Fees for the
Corporation of the Township of South Algonquin.
WHEREAS Section 390 and Section 391 of the Municipal Act 2001 authorizes the Council and
Local Boards to pass by-laws imposing fees or charges for services or activities provided or done
by or on behalf of the municipality or the Local Board and for the use of its property;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Algonquin deems it
advisable to update the Schedule of Fees for the Corporation of the Township of South Algonquin;
NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Township of South
Algonquin enacts as follows:
1. THAT attached hereto as Schedule 'A' to this by-law is an updated Schedule of Fees hereby
ratified and imposed for the Corporation of the Township of South Algonquin from the
effective date and ensuing years and will remain in effect until such time as it is amended in
part by resolution or By-Law.
2. THAT all fees and charges set out in this by-law shall be payable prior to the provision of the
service unless an agreement is made to the contrary and approved by the municipality.
3. THAT in the event any fee or charge imposed herein remains unpaid after provision of the
service or is otherwise in arrears, such fees or charges may be added to the Tax Rolls for the
properties in arrears (when possible) for any real property in the municipality, the owner of
which is responsible for paying the fee or charge and shall be collected in like manner as
municipal taxes.
4. THAT the CAO/Clerk-Treasurer or designate is hereby delegated as the authority to administer
such fees and charges and approve such forms and procedures as may be required for the
efficient administration of the fees and charges.
5. Any other By-Law relative to fees that is inconsistent with or antedating this by-law is hereby
repealed.
6. THAT this By-Law will come into force and take effect as of the date of passing.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME on July 8, 2026
____________________________ ________________________________
MAYOR - Ethel LaValley
Bryan Martin - CAO/Clerk-Treasurer
READ A THIRD TIME PASSED AND ENACTED on July 8, 2026
____________________________ ________________________________
MAYOR - Ethel LaValley
Bryan Martin - CAO/Clerk-Treasurer
By signing this by-law, Mayor LaValley has granted approval and will not exercise the power to
veto this by-law under Strong Mayor Powers
SCHEDULE OF FEES BY-LAW 2026-879
SCHEDULE "A"
FEE
$250.00
Cost recovery
$1.00/sq./ft
$.50/sq./ft
$.50/sq./ft
$1.00/sq./ft
$.50/sq./ft
$100.00
$.50/sq./ft
$150.00
$150.00
$250.00
$100.00 (if permit
issued, fee to be
included in permit
fee)
Equal to permit fee
or a minimum
$150.00
$150.00
$75.00
$50.00
$100.00 per
inspection
$200.00
$.50/sq./ft
$100.00 per
inspection
$150.00
$50.00
Cost recovery
Plus all impound fees and additional sums charged by Animal Shelter
Administration Fees for Plan Review for Compliance to the OBC and Applicable Law
Township Collection Fee
Installation of a building unit fabricated or moved (minimum $150.00)
from elsewhere (e.g. mobile home-factory built home)
Construction commencing before permit is applied for or issued.
Transfer of Permit
Occupancy Permit/Completion Permit
On site visit/inspections and or re-inspections over and above what is required
Inspection of lands pertaining to septic, wells, severance purchasing or selling
Solar Panels (Roof mounts only)
Water access-any inspections - if adequate, safe transportation is not provided by permit
holder
Any extra costs pertaining to any of the preceding shall be borne by the property owner
Any tower not falling under federal/provincial jurisdiction or structure exceeding one hundred (100) feet in
height: $1,000.00 for the first one hundred (100) feet; and $6.00 per foot for every foot over one hundred (100)
feet
$.1.00/sq./ft
Commercial & Industrial
Building Permit Fees:
Residential
New Buildings (habitable)
Additions, renovations, alterations or repairs (minimum $150.00)
Requested site inspections prior to applying for permit
New buildings or structure
Additions, renovations, alterations or repairs (minimum $150.00)
Other
Swimming Pool & Fence Enclosure
Prefabicated truss arch structures & decks (minimum $150.00)
Residential Demolition Permit
Commercial Demolition Permit under 6000 sq. ft.
Commercial Demolition Permit over 6000 sq. ft.
Any temporary structure or tower not falling under federal/provincial jurisdiction will require a deposit of
$3000.00
Type of Service
Animal Shelter
Garage, carport, or accessory building, shipping containers (minimum $150.00)
Change of Use Permit
Research permit archives and distribute information
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SCHEDULE OF FEES BY-LAW 2026-879
SCHEDULE "A"
FEE
Type of Service
Percentage of Fee
Eligible for Refund
80%
50%
0%
$150.00
$10.00
$5.00
$200.00
$100.00
$50.00
$2.00
$50.00
$50.00
$100.00
NO CHARGE
$10.00
Council Chambers Rental (Day Time Rentals Only)
$75.00
Damage to Municipal Property
Replacement Cost
Cost Recovery
Cost Recovery
Annual MTO Rates
Annual MTO Rates
Annual MTO Rates
Annual MTO Rates
Annual MTO Rates
Emergency Response to structural fires within Township boundaries (Insurance Company)
Business Licenses
Transient Trader Type 1 -(door-to-door, chip truck on someone else's property)
Dog License (Lifetime)
Application filed. No process or Review of Plans submitted
Application filed. Plan reviewed and Permit issued
Permit valued at $100.00 or lesse (No Refund)
Research Files 2 years and prior
Commissioner of Oaths
Any temporary structure or tower not falling under federal/provincial jurisdiction will require a deposit of
$3000.00 of which 80% will be refundable when the tower or structure is dismantled and removed to the
satisfaction of Council
Non Resident by appointment
Resident by appointment
Building Permit Fee Refunds
Standyby Charges - For apparatus, firefighters wages, mileage. Minimum charge of 1 hour
per the current Ministry of Transportation (MTO) rates
Minimum charge of 1 hour for equipment and firefighters.
For apparatus, firefighters wages, mileage
(Per the current Ministry of Transportation Rates)
Status of Permit - Application
Attendance for Non-Compliance with Burning By-Law- Required to extinguish fire.
(Additional fines according to schedule A of Burning By-Law)
Emergency Response to vehicle accidents and fires on provincial roads (Ministry of
Transportation)
Emergency Response to vehicle accidents and fire on municipal or private roads (Insurance
Company, if no insurance flat rate of $100)
Fire Department Fees
Fax Transmissions (Outgoing) Every 4 Pages (includes cover page)
Civic Addressing
All Dogs
Replacement Tag
Entrance Permit
New
Paving of existing driveway
Replacement Civic Address Sign
Replacement Civic Address Post
New or Replacement of Civic Address Sign and Post
Administration Fees
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SCHEDULE OF FEES BY-LAW 2026-879
SCHEDULE "A"
FEE
Type of Service
Annual MTO Rates
Annual MTO Rates
$150.00
$250.00
$500.00
$1,000.00
NO CHARGE
$50.00/hr
NO CHARGE
$85.00
$175.00
$200.00
$350.00
$600.00
$800.00
$50.00
$100.00
$150.00
$200.00
$400.00
$500.00
$25.00
$50.00
$75.00
$100.00
$200.00
$275.00
$200.00
$500.00
1.25% per month
(15% per annum)
Fire Department Fees Continued
2 hours-Madawaska Complex -Non Alcohol Event Only
2 hours-Madawaska Complex - Non Alcohol Event Only (Non-Resident)
Full Day and Evening - Madawaska Complex Non-Alcohol Event
2 hours -Mervin Dupuis (Rink) Madawaska-Non Alcohol Event Only
2 hours -Mervin Dupuis (Rink) Madawaska-Non Alcohol Event Only (Non-Resident)
Burn Permit- Residents can obtain through safd.burnpermits.com
Fire Chief Letters to Lawyers/Insurance Companies
Interest Charges- Applied to any outstanding balance of invoices and taxes remaining
unpaid after one month
Damage Deposit - Alcohol Event
Full Day and Evening -Lester Smith Non-Alcohol Event
Full Day and Evening -Lester Smith Non-Alcohol Event (Non Resident)
Full Day and Evening -Lester Smith Alcohol Event
Full Day and Evening -Lester Smith Alcohol Event (Non Resident)
Mervin Dupuis (Rink) Madawaska-Non Alcohol Event
Mervin Dupuis (Rink) Madawaska-Non Alcohol Event ( Non Resident)
Mervin Dupuis (Rink) Madawaska-Alcohol Event
Mervin Dupuis (Rink) Madawaska-Alcohol Event (Non Resident)
Damage Deposit - Non-Alcohol Event (Including 2 hour rental)
2 hours - Lester Smith - Non Alcohol Event Only
2 hours - Lester Smith - Non Alcohol Event Only (Non-Resident)
Funerals/Memorials (Residents only)
Full Day and Evening - Madawaska Complex Non-Alcohol Event ( Non Resident)
Full Day and Evening -Madawaska Complex Alcohol Event
Full Day and Evening -Madawaska Complex Alcohol Event (Non Resident)
Hall Rentals (plus H.S.T)
Emergency Response on trails (Insurance Company)
Emergency Response to tree on hydro line
False Alarm Response- Preventable. 4th Offence and Each Subsequent Offence. Fee
charged to the property owner where the alarm was activated and a Fire Department
response was required, and it was determined by the Fire Chief that the alarm was
preventable. Applies to every additional preventable false alarm occurrence within a 12-
month period.
Fire Inspection for liquor license/occupancy load
False Alarm Response- Preventable. 3rd Offence. Fee charged to the property owner
where the alarm was activated and a Fire Department response was required, and it was
determined by the Fire Chief that the alarm was preventable.
False Alarm Response- Preventable. 2nd Offence. Fee charged to the property owner
where the alarm was activated and a Fire Department response was required, and it was
determined by the Fire Chief that the alarm was preventable.
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SCHEDULE OF FEES BY-LAW 2026-879
SCHEDULE "A"
FEE
Type of Service
$10.00 up to a
draw prize of
$1500.00, 3% for
draw prizes
exceeding
$1500.00
$10.00
$4.00 each
$5.00 each
$5.00 each
$6.00 each
$6.00 each
$30.00 each
Cost Recovery
$100.00
$125.00
$50.00 plus bank
fees
$0.05/page
$1.25/page
$2.25/page
$100.00
Cost Recovery
$1,000.00
$550.00
$450.00
$500.00
$700.00
$800.00
$1,400.00
$250.00
$250.00
$250.00
$250.00
$1,500.00
$100.00
Cost of ad
$50.00/hr
$50.00
Planning Application Deposit
Temporary Use By-Law
Official Plan Amendment
Advertisement
Administration Fees
Pre-Consultation with the Township Planner
Site Inspection Water access-any inspections - if adequate, safe transportation is not
provided by permit holder
Consent Application Fees
Minor Variance
Site Plan Application
Zoning By-Law Amendment
Part-Lot Control or Deeming By-Law
Lifting Holding Symbol
Planning Agreements (i.e. Development Agreement or Road Allowance Agreement)
Official Plan, Zoning, Building, Subdivision Compliance Report
Marriage License
Marriage License (Non Resident)
Lottery Licenses
Marriage License (plus H.S.T)
Bingo or Raffle Licenses
Nevada License Extension Letter
Mapping
Binder of all Municipal Street Maps
Shipping
8 ½" x 11"
8 ½" x 14"
8 ½" x 11" laminated
8 ½" x 14" laminated
11" x 17"
NSF Cheque
Black and White
Colour
Amendment to Zoning By-Law and Official Plan
Plan of Subdivision/ condominium
Colour 11"x17"
Photocopies (plus H.S.T)
Pre-Consultation Application Fee
Planning
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SCHEDULE OF FEES BY-LAW 2026-879
SCHEDULE "A"
FEE
Type of Service
$25.00
$25.00
$350.00
$350.00
$600.00
$600.00
$475.00
$350.00
$350.00
$100.00
$50.00
$100.00
Percentage of Fee
Eligible for Refund
80%
50%
$1,000.00
$100.00
$750.00
$10.00
$33.00
Cost recovery
$200.00
$700.00
$500.00
$200.00
$200.00
$200.00
$250.00
$200.00
$200.00
$150.00
$50.00
$5.00
All other fees associated therewith, advertising, title search, etc.
Permit Renewal
Certificate of Approval for a Class 2 sewage system (grey water system)
Replacement of tank
Short Term Rental
Certificate of Approval for a Class 5 sewage system (holding tank)
Any extra costs, including but not limited to registration of title pertaining to any of the preceding shall
be borne by the property owner/applicant.
Planning Continued
Purchase of frontage costs - per lineal foot
Deposit (non-refundable)
Status of Permit - Application
Replacement of leaching bed
File Search (per file)
Subsequent File Search/Additional Information Requested
Copy of Zoning By-Law
Certificate of Approval for a Class 3 sewage system (receive from Class 1 system)
Certificate of Approval for a Class 4 sewage system (leaching bed)
Certificate of Approval for a Class 4 sewage system (filter media)
Copy of Official Plan
Patent fee (if applicable)
Purchase of frontage costs - per metre
Application filed. No process or Review of Plans submitted
Application filed. Plans reviewed and Permit issued
Shoreline Road Allowance
Application Fee (non-refundable)
Application Fee (Non-refundable)
Initial Licence Fee
Annual Licence Fee (In good standing)
Fire Inspection Fee
Fire Re-Inspection Fee( If deficiencies identified)
Complaint-Based Fire Inspection Fee
Building Inspection Fee
Building Re-Inspection ( If deficiencies identified)
Complaint-Based Building Inspection Fee
Change of Use (if applicable)
Septic System Permits and Inspections
Tax Certification and Statements
Certificate
Statement
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SCHEDULE OF FEES BY-LAW 2026-879
SCHEDULE "A"
FEE
Type of Service
$500.00
Cost recovery
Cost recovery
Cost recovery
Cost recovery
Cost recovery
Cost recovery
Cost recovery
Cost recovery
$2.00
$75.00
NO CHARGE
NO CHARGE
$10.00 per piece
$5.00/foot
$100.00
$50.00/hr
$10.00
Sorted $5 Unsorted
$20
Sorted $20
Unsorted $80
Sorted $25
Unsorted $100
Sorted $30
Unsorted $120
Sorted $35
Unsorted $140
Sorted $50
Unsorted $200
Sorted $80
Unsorted $320
Sorted $120
Unsorted $500
$30.00/tonne Plus
Cost Recovery of
Required
Equipment
$75.00/hr
Utility Trailer-single axle
Utility Trailer-tandem axle
Administrative Costs -Engage Professional Services
Preparation and Registration of a Tax Arrears Certificate
Tax Sales
If more than one after-hours entry is required, arrangements can be made to have the
Landfill Attendant remain on site for the initial entry fee plus per hour rate (Applies to
contractor or resident)
Each entry into Landfill Site during non-operational hours (Applies to contractor or
resident)
SALE:
Mattresses, box springs and fabric covered furniture with metal frames or springs e.g.
couches, loveseats, sofa chairs
Preparation and Registration of a Tax Arrears Extension Agreement
Preparation and Registration of Statutory Declarations
Preparation and Registration of a Cancellation Certificate
Contaminated Soil
Township Services Rendered
Commercial Trailer (including dump trailers) - single axle
Single axle Dump Truck
Tandem Dump Truck
Tri-axle Dump Truck
Commercial Trailer (including dump trailers) - tandem axle
Bag Tag- Curbside Waste Collection ( required for bags exceeding the 2 bag limit)
Commercial Bin Pickup (requested addition pickup)
Waste Collection Fees
Construction/Demolition Waste, including shingles
Passenger Vehicles - Car, Van, SUV, ½ ton truck, small trailers **Residents are exempt
from this fee if brought in by resident**
Tender Costs
Advertising Costs: Local Paper
Preparation and Registration of the Tax Deed
Waste Disposal Fees (Proof of demoliton permit or Waste Disposal Pass Card )
Waste Disposal Pass Card Replacement
Fibre Glass/Wood boats. Aluminum boat exempt. Please place aluminum boats in steel
pile.
Brush, Wood Chips from within the geographic boundaries of the Township. Half Ton
Truck/Van with /without Small Trailer if brought in by resident.
Tires on or off rims
Survey Costs (if applicable)
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