2026 Fees and Charges page

South Stormont, Ontario · summary & facts

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By-law No. 2026-002 # 2026 Fees and Charges PDF Version of 2026 Fees and Charges By-law Corporate Services Administration Fee up to 25% of total invoice Fax Transmission $2.00 first page; $1.00 each additional page Freedom of Information (FOI) Requests $5.00 + cost of search; Persuant to R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 823 Commission of Oaths (non-municipal documents) $10.00 Copies of various reports and documents $0.35 per page to a maximum of $50.00 per report (taxes included) Including, but not limited to: * Waterfront Development Strategic Plan * Recreation Mast Plan * Road and Bridge Management Report * Business Retention and Expansion Report * Comprehensive Zoning By-law * Asset Management Plan Photocopies (single-sided) $0.35 per page (taxes included) Photocopies (double-sided) $0.50 per page (taxes included) Title Search Fee Actual Search Fee Marriage Solemnization Services (Marriage Solemnization Service) $350.00 ($250.00 payable to officiant) Marriage Solemnization Services (Rehearsal Fee) $60.00 (payable to officiant) Marriage Solemnization Services (Marriage License Fees) $140.00 Marriage Solemnization Services (Vow Renewal Fees) $300.00 ($200 payable to officiant) Admission to Township Events for Support Person accompanying an individual with a disability No Charge Letter of Conformity $50.00 To fulfill requirements of AGCO, MTO or other applicable agencies. All requests for information must be received in writing. Letter of Conformity (if response is requested within 2 business days) $70.00 To fulfill requirements of AGCO, MTO or other applicable agencies. All requests for information must be received in writing. Closed Meeting Investigator Application Fee $125.00 Integrity Commissioner Fee $125.00 Financial Service Tax Certificates $60.00 Rush Tax Certificates (within 2 business days) $80.00 Correction or Transfer of an Electronic Payment $10.00 Tax Bill Reprint $10.00 Tax Statement of Account/Tax Hard Copy $10.00 If tax statement is for Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) audit or request there is no charge. Letter from CRA is required as proof. Reminder Notice - Tax Account $5.00 Addition to Tax Roll (per addition) $20.00 ie. Water Arrears Transfer, By-law, Accounts Receivable Interest Rate for Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable 1.25% per month Returned Payments-cheques, pap, etc. (NSF Fees) $50.00 Wire Transfer Fees Actual Costs (Bank rate) Specialized requests from property owners $50.00 per hour, $50.00 minimum, plus applicable disbursements Where staff time exceeds 10 minutes Only written requests including email will be provided a response; they will be forwarded by mail to the mailing address of the property owner on file. Lottery License - Raffle (except "Catch the Ace") $20.00 per license per event Lottery License - Raffle "Catch the Ace" 3% of total proposed prize up to a maximum of $100.00 per application Lottery License - Bingo $20.00 per license per event Lottery License - Nevada Ticket 3% of total prizes per unit Tax Sale - Final Warning $5.00 Arrears Notice Sent by Treasurer Tax Sale - Administration Fee at Registration $50.00 Tax Sale - Administration Fee (Extension Agreement) $25.00 Tax Sale - Administration Fee at Tax Sale $50.00 Tax Sale Tender Package (free online) $10.00 Tax Registration Process (through Solicitor) Actual Cost/Legal Fees Including but not limited to: * Notices under Farm Debt Mediation Act * First Notice, Final Notice (Form 5 and 10) * Parcel Register * Execution Searches Tax Sales Process (through Solicitor) Actual Costs/Legal Fees Including but not limited to: * Treasurer statutory declaration * Advertisement * Tender Packages * Tax Deed * Payment into court requisition and statement of facts By-law Enforcement Lodging House License $15.00 Lodging House License Transfer $10.00 Property Standards Appeal $250.00 Certificate of Completion $20.00 Topsoil Removal $300.00 Application Fee Topsoil Removal $500.00 per acre Deposit - Certified Cheque or Letter of Credit (in a form satisfactory to the Township). Calculated on the area of the site from which the topsoil is to be removed, prior to commencing removal of topsoil. Transient Trader License Application Fee $50.00 For initial Application Only Transient Trader License $250.00 Annual Fee Taxi-cab / Limousine License Transfer Fee $100.00 Taxi-cab / Limousine Owner License $100.00 per year First Vehicle Taxi-cab / Limousine Owner License $75.00 Each Additional Vehicle Taxi-cab / Limousine Driver $50.00 per year Owner exempt Request from Court Services to Apply Charges $20.00 per event Pool Enclosure Permit Fee $134.00 Temporary Sign Permit Fee $134.00 Shooting Range Licence $300.00 Licence Replacement Fee $50.00 Hearing Fee $200.00 Shooting Range License $300.00 License Replacement Fee $50.00 Hearing Fee $200.00 Animal Control Administration Fee - Animal Control $25.00 Dog Pound Fee Actual Cost as per Schedule B of Agreement with Township of Russell Veterinary Services Charges Actual Cost Dog Retrieval from Animal Control Officer $75.00 per incident Notice to Muzzle or Dangerous Dog Appeal $50.00 Dog Kennel License $75.00 per year Recreational Kennel Dog Kennel License $100.00 per year Breeding Kennel Dog Kennel License $100.00 Boarding Kennel Initial Kennel Inspection (Annual) $75.00 Additional Kennel Inspection $50.00 per inspection Dog License Fee - Intact Dogs $35.00 per dog Valid for 365 days Dog License Fee - Spayed/Neutered Dogs $25.00 per dog Valid for 365 days Dog License Fee - Service Dog No Charge Valid for 365 days Dog License Fee - Replacement Tag $5.00 Building Civic Number and Sign Post $150.00 Civic Number Blade Replacement $75.00 At property owner's request Civic Number Post Replacement $75.00 At property owner's request Rename Township Road Cost of administration and installation of new signage If approved by Council At property owner's request Planning Minor Variance - Minor $650.00 - Residential **Construct or use of land prior to obtaining municipal approvals, application surcharge fee 50%** **Note 1** Minor Variance - Major $1,000.00 - Commercial/Industrial/Agricultural **Construct or use of land prior to obtaining municipal approvals, application surcharge fee 50%** **Note 2** Application for Consent (Severance) $850.00 New lot Application for Consent (Severance) $744.00 Technical/lot addition/easement/etc. Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland $7,500 per residential lot or as prescribed in the Township's Parkland Dedication By-law. Minor Zoning By-law Amendment $1,555.00 **Construct or use of land prior to obtaining municipal approvals, application surcharge fee 50%** **Note 3** Major Zoning By-law Amendment $2,500.00 Construct or use of land prior to obtaining municipal approvals, application surcharge fee 50% Temporary Use By-law $1,500.00 Remove Holding By-law $600.00 Joint Application $3,500.00 Official Plan/Zoning Lot Consolidation Agreement Deeming By-law $500.00 + applicant assumes all legal, engineering and surveying costs associated with the proposal Lifting of 30 cm Reserve Other Planning Agreements (encroachment, development agreement) Site Plan Approval (Major with Agreement) $2,600 for 2 reviews; $600 for further review + min $2,500 disbursement for peer review if applicable; $500 legal deposit + applicable security deposit required; Construct of use of land prior to obtaining municipal approvals, application surcharge fee 50% Multi-Residential greater than 10 units/Commercial/Industrial Site Plan Approval $1,000 for initial review; $200/per for further review + min $2,500 disbursement for peer review if applicable; construct or use of land prior to obtaining municipal approvals, application surcharge fee 50% Minor Proposal with no Agreement/Amending Site Plan Amendment to existing Agreement Part Lot Control By-law $815 per by-law (includes registration completed by township + $500 max in disbursements) Draft Plan of Subdivision/Condominium Application (1-20 Lots/Blocks/Units)/Subdivision Agreement $3,000; $1,500 + security deposit Draft Plan of Subdivision/Condominium Application (21+ Lots/Blocks/Units) Subdivision Agreement $5,000; $1,500 + security deposit Draft Plan Subdivision/Condominium Technical Amendments (includes agreement amendment costs if warranted) Major $2,500 Draft Plan Subdivision/Condominium Technical Amendments (includes agreement amendment costs if warranted) Minor $250 Joint OPA and ZBA or Subdivision (21+ Lots/Blocks/Units) Subdivision Agreement $8,500 + applicable deposits; $1,500 + security deposit Pre-consultation Meeting $165 Staff Discretion Applicability **Note 4** Telecommunications / Cell Tower $2,500 Partial Release of Security $100 plus direct costs per Municipal Consultation Support of Forms for renewable energy projects to be completed $100 projects 10kw or less; $400 projects greater than 10kw and less than 1 mw; $3,000 projects mw or greater Subdivision/Site Plan Compliance $100 Work Order and/or Zoning Compliance Letters $100 Rush Work Order and/or Zoning Compliance Letter (within 2 business days) $250 Environmental Letter $100 **Note 1 - Minor Variance** - Minor includes existing single and two-unit (Single Detached Dwelling, Semi-Detached and Duplex) dwellings, attached/detached secondary dwellings, and surplus dwellings, fences, and accessory structures. Minor also includes an application for a facility dealing with a matter of handicapped accessibility only. **Note 2 - Minor Variance** - Major includes all non-residential development, residential buildings that are less than one-year-old, and all other residential development of greater than 2 units. **Note 3 - Minor Zoning By-Law Amendment** - Minor application fee imposed for zoning by-law applications that are required as a condition of consent (i.e. surplus farm dwellings, retained lands to be rezoned to prohibit future development, undersized lots) **Note 4 - Pre-Construction Meeting** - Fee required for a formalized meeting with various departments and/or staff for technical review prior to submitting a formalized application, Pre-consultation fee will e credited against subsequent application fee. **Note 5 - Resubmissions** - Fee imposed for each applicant-initiated submissions after the second submission. **Note 6 - Refund Processing** - Where he Township of South Stormont has failed to meet the processing timelines for planning applications as set out in the Planning Act and associated Ontario Regulations, refunds shall be processed by the Director of Planning and Building and Director of Finance in accordance with the Planning Act. **When External Expertise is Required** Where the Township requires legal, engineering, planning or other expertise concerning a planning-related application, the applicant shall be responsible to reimburse the Township for all costs associated with the aforementioned external expertise. A minimum deposit of $2,500.00 shall apply. In case of an appeal or referral to the Local Planning Appeals Tribunal or applicable appeals body, of any or all of the above-mentioned types of applications, the applicant shall submit a assist in covering the municipality's cost. Fire and Rescue Fire Guard Requests Ministry of Transportation rate \*(full cost recovery) False Alarms, with a 1 year period First Notice issued indicating potential financial implications First false alarm False Alarms, within a 1 year period $100.00 Second false alarm False Alarms, within a 1 year period Ministry of Transportation rate \*(full cost recovery) Third false alarm Fire call-outs on Provincial Highways Ministry of Transportation rate \*(full cost recovery) per hour, per vehicle Request for File Search $75.00 Fire Extinguisher Training $80.00/hour Transient trader License Inspection Included in the cost of the Transient trader License Schedule B-Municipal Law Enforcement Home Safe Home Inspection No charge Open Air Burn Permit $25.00 Fire File Search $75.00; $20 additional fee if response is requested within 2 business days Individuals in contravention of By-law No. 2009-40 Ministry of Transportation rate \*(full cost recovery) to a max of $2,000 per incident A by-law to regulate conditions where fires may be set in the open air Special event(s) for Fire Protection/Stand-by Supervision only Cost recovery Fees (personnel, equipment, apparatus and materials) Fire Hall Rental $30.00 per hour or $150.00 full day rental Current Rental Facility Form must be completed Additional Set-up or Tear-down be Staff $40.00 per hour, per employee Additional Cleaning $40.00 per hour, per employee Events requiring the presence of a Township Employee $40.00 per hour or $100.00 per hour for public holiday Facility Rentals - Cancellation Fee less than 7 days notice = no refund; less than 30 days notice = 50% refund; 30 or more days notice = full refund less $15 admin fee \* As per the Current Ministry of Transportation (full cost recovery) Long Sault Arena Daytime $185 per hour Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm Evening/Weekends $245 per hour after 4:30pm/Sat & Sun Youth Non-Profit $185 per hour Ice Sale Rate $100 per hour Sponsored Ice Rate $80 per hour School Rate $115 per hour Tournament Fees 20% of ice cost per hour for hours booked but cancelled with more than 7 days notice Summer Rate (floor rental) $115 per hour Board Advertising $400 per year John Cleary Room $30 per hour or $150 per day Additional Facilities Rental Lancer Centre Booked directly through the UCDSB Community Hall $40 per hour or $240 full day (3 hour event minimum) Non-Licensed Event Community Hall $80 per hour or $560 full day (3 hour event minimum) Licensed Event Community Hall $50 per hour or $300 full day - Contact Recreation for conditions and to apply Township approved Service Clubs and Community not for Profit Clubs Council Chambers $40 per hour or $240 full day (3 hour event minimum) Non-Licensed Event Council Chambers $80 per hour minimum or $560 full day (3 hour event minimum) Licensed Event Community Hall and Council Chambers $60 per hour or $360 full day (3 hour event minimum) Non-Licensed Event Community Hall and Council Chambers $120 per hour or $800 full day (3 hour event minimum) Licensed Event Community Hall and Council Chambers $70 per hour or $425 full day - Contact Recreation for conditions and to apply Township approved Service Clubs and Community not for Profit Clubs Soccer and Ball Diamond $35 per 1.5 hour game Hourly Rate Soccer and Ball Diamond $400 per season Seasonal Rate (1.5 hour per evening/1 evening per week) Soccer and Ball Diamond $600 per season Seasonal Rate (3 hour per evening/1 evening per week) Soccer and Ball Diamond $175 per day Day Rate Outdoor Court Rental $25 per 1.5 hour game Hourly Rate Outdoor Court Rental $200 per season Seasonal Rate (1.5 hour per evening/1 evening per week) Outdoor Court Rental $300 per season Seasonal Rate (3 hour per evening/1 evening per week) Outdoor Court Rental $125 per day Day Rate for Tournaments Additional Facility Fees Lost Key Charge $100 per key Additional Set-up or Tear-down by staff $40 per hour, per employee Additional Cleaning $40 per hour, per employee Events requiring presence of a Township employee or Security Guard $40 per hour, per employee or $100 per hour for public holidays Equipment - Chairs, Pylons $3 per item, $60 replacement per item Equipment - Tables, Garbages, Recycling Bin $7 per item, $150 replacement per item Facility Rentals - Cancellation Fee No refund less than 7 days notice, 50% refund less than 30 days notice, Full refund less $15 admin fee 30 or more days Recreational Programs Summer Programs - Arena $30 per participant or $3.00 drop-in Adult Shuffleboard Summer Programs - Arena $75 per participant Minor Ball Hockey Ball Programs $75 per participant Minor Tee-Ball Ball Programs $75 per participant Minor Baseball Soccer Program $75 per participant Minor Soccer Soccer Program $20 per jersey Sport Jersey if not returned at end of season Youth Basketball $50 per participant per week Summer 90-minute Basketball Camp Youth Basketball $100 per participant per week Summer Half Day Basketball Camp Youth Basketball $50 per participant or $5.00 drop-in Fall Development or House League Youth Basketball $50 per participant or $5.00 drop-in Winter Development or House League Adult Programs $60per participant or $5.00 drop-in Fall Session Adult Programs $60 per participant or $5.00 drop-in Winter Season Special Events & Programs $5 per participant Small supply Special Events & Programs $10 per participant Large supply events or contracted entertainment Refunds $15 per participant per session Administrative Fee St. Andrews West Outdoor Pool Programs Swim for Life $75 per participant Parent & Tot, Preschool, Swimmer, Swim Patrol Private Lessons $150 per participant per level Bronze Medallion/Cross $110 per participant/$55 per book required Bronze Star $90 per participant Speed Swimming Team $75 per participant Synchronized Swimming Team $40 per participant Public Swim Family Passes $120 per family 2 cohabitating adults and dependent children Public Swim Individual Season Passes $40 per participant Public Swimming Drop-In Fee $5 drop-in per participant, per day Sponsored Swim Days $80 per session Private Pool Rentals $120 per hour Program Refunds - Administrative Fee $15 per participant Pool Rental Cancellation Fee No refund less than 7 days notice, 50% refund less than 30 days notice, Full refund less $15 admin fee 30 or more days, full refund if Township cancels for inclement weather or ther reason Transportation Entrance Permits $170.00 Permit to move loads in excess of weight/size $150.00 Curb Cut $85.00 Streetlight Shade $450.00 Ditch Fill In Permit $170.00 Municipal Consent $170.00 Road Cut Permit $170 plus $1,000.00 deposit; refer to By-law No. 2016-024 for specifics Damage to Township Property Full Cost Recovery Drainage Tile Drainage Inspection Fee $125.00 Waste Management Personal Use Vehicle - Landfill $20.00 Car Personal use Vehicle - Landfill $20.00 Van Personal Use Vehicle - Landfill $25.00 1/2 Ton Truck Personal Use Vehicle - Landfill $30.00 Utility Trailer - Single Axle Personal Use Vehicle - Landfill $40.00 Utility Trailer - Double Axle Personal Use Vehicle - Landfill $60.00 1 Ton Truck Personal Use Vehicle - Landfill $60.00 Hay Wagon Appliances containing Freon that have been decommissioned No Charge Appliances containing Freon that have not been decommissioned $50.00 Shingles $65.00 Construction Materials $65.00 Tire with Rims $5.00 Car & Truck Tire with Rims $15.00 Transport Composter $65.00 (taxes included) Township Garbage Tags $3.00 Replacement Landfill site pass $5.00 Waste Management collection services for schools and South Stormont Seniors' Support Centre 0.091102% of current value assessment Water and Wastewater Standard Usage of Water and Wastewater Services As per By-Law, updated annually, for fixing rates for supply of water and sewer Account Setup $20.00 Water Bill Re-Print $10.00 Reminder Notice - Water Account $5.00 Water and Wastewater Billing Free Contact the municipality to register Water Shut Off $25.00 Water Reconnection $25.00 Bulk Water $4.50 per cubic meter Wastewater Calls Direct costs plus administration fee Wastewater Inspection Fee $130.00 Combination Water and Wastewater Inspection Fee $130.00 Water turned on without authorization $200.00, funds to be taken from Inspection fee deposit Removal or Tampering of Water Meter $200.00 Water meter calibration with no defects Direct costs (includes removal, testing and installation) Replacement of Water Meter Direct Costs (cost of meter plus installation) Extra Strength Wastewater Discharge As per By-Law No. 2011-026; Minimum $500.00 Water And Wastewater Capital Levy Charges 2026 Water And Wastewater Capital Levy Charges Contact Us **Township of South Stormont** 2 Mille Roches Road, Long Sault K0C 1P0 (613) 534-8889 [email protected] Get Township news right to your inbox! 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