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Exemptions
A number of exemptions to the payment of development charges are established under the
Development Charges Act, 1997 and By-law 2023-070. These include government
agencies, schools, colleges and universities, places of worship, public hospitals, farm
buildings devoted solely for accommodation of temporary or seasonal agricultural labourers,
non-profit housing, certain residential expansions, and affordable housing units required
pursuant to section 34 and 16(4) of the Planning Act (Inclusionary Zoning).
Redevelopment
A credit will be provided against development charges owing where buildings or structures
have been demolished to permit the redevelopment of property. Eligibility for the credit is
restricted to redevelopment within 5 years from the date the demolition permit is issued.
Unpaid charges to be added to property tax roll
Where a development charge or any part of it remains unpaid after it is payable, the amount
unpaid will be added to the property tax roll and will be collected in the same manner as
taxes.
Term of By-law
By-law 2023-070, as amended by By-law 2024-061, By-law 2024-087 and By-law 2024-100
will remain in force until December 31, 2031 unless rescinded earlier.
Statement of Treasurer
As required by the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, and bill 73, the Township
Treasurer prepares an annual financial statement reporting on the status and transactions
relating to the development charge reserve funds for the previous year. This statement will
be provided annually to Township Council and available for public viewing upon request.
Charges levied under Development Charges By-law 2023-070 as amended by
By-law 2024-061, By-law 2024-087, and By-law 2024-100
Service
Residential Charge by Unit Type
Non-
Residential
per sq. m
of gross
floor area
Singles/
Semis
Rows/Other
Multiples
Apt
Large
Apt
Small
Special
Care
Services related to a
Highway
8,732
6,321
4,862
3,169
2,900
42.37
Fire Protection
Services
2,854
2,066
1,589
1,037
948
13.71
Parks and
Recreation
11,564
8,368
6,438
4,197
3,841
19.63
Library Services
1,703
1,233
948
619
565
2.85
Growth Studies
449
325
250
162
150
2.22
Total Township
Wide
$25,302
$18,313
$14,087
$9,184
$8,404
$80.78
Township of Springwater
Development Charge Information Guide
By-law 2023-070 as amended by By-law 2024-061,
By-law 2024-087 and By-law 2024-100
This guide summarizes the Township of Springwater's Township Wide and Area Specific
Development Charges.
Please note that additional Simcoe County and Education Development Charges may also
apply.
This guide is intended to give an overview of the Township's development charges. For
more complete information, reference should be made to the Development Charges
Background Study, By-law 2023-070 as amended by By-Law 2024-061, By-law 2024-087,
and By-law 2024-100 and the Township's annual development charges statement. These
documents are available on the Township's website at www.springwater.ca or can be
requested by contacting 705-728-4784 Ext 2024 or [email protected].
Applicants should review the approved By-law for additional details and consult with
Township of Springwater staff to determine the applicable charges that may apply to specific
development proposals.
Rates effective January 1, 2026
Indexing of Development Charges
The development charges will be adjusted annually on January 1st of each year, without
amendment to the By-law, in accordance with the most recent twelve month change in
Statistics Canada Quarterly, Construction Price Statistics.
Purpose of Development Charges
The purpose of development charges is to recover the growth-related costs associated with
the capital infrastructure required to service new development within the municipality.
Development charge funds may only be used for the purpose for which they are collected.
Background Study
The Development Charges Act, 1997 and O. Reg 82/98 require that a development charge
background study be prepared in which development charges are determined with reference
to:
The forecasted amount, type and location of future development within the
municipality.
The average capital service levels provided in the municipality over the 10-year
period immediately preceding the preparation of the background study.
Capital cost forecasts/calculations for each of the eligible development charge
services.
An examination of the long term capital and operating costs for the infrastructure
required to service the forecasted development.
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd prepared the Development Charges Background
Study for the Township dated April 21, 2023. The study served as the basis for the
development charge rates approved by the Council of the Township of Springwater on June
21, 2023 through By-law 2023-070.
Services Covered
Development charges have been imposed for the following categories of Township services
in order to pay for the increased capital costs required as a result of increased needs for
services arising from development for all lands in the Township:
Library
Fire Protection
Indoor and Outdoor Recreation
Services Related to a Highway
Growth Studies
In addition, area specific charges for the following services have been imposed:
Water
Wastewater (Sewer)
By-law 2023-070
By-law 2023-070 imposes residential development charges (calculated on the number and
type of units) and non-residential development charges (calculated per square metre of
gross floor area of the building/structure) upon all lands within the boundaries of the
Township of Springwater.
The By-law contains several service categories, some of which serve all of the lands in the
Township of Springwater and some of which serve only specific areas within the Township
of Springwater.
Applicable development charges are payable at the time of building permit issuance. This
guide is not applicable to developments prepaid or credited under an agreement.
The development charge rates set out below are effective January 1, 2026:
Township Wide Development Charges
Residential Development Type
Rate
(per Unit)
Singles and semis
$25,302
Rows and other multiples
$18,313
Apartment large (two or more bedrooms)
$14,087
Apartment small (one bedroom or bachelor)/Park
model trailer
$9,184
Special care/Special Dwelling
$8.404
Non-Residential Development Type
Rate (per sq. m of
gross floor area)
Commercial
$80.78
Industrial
$80.78
Area Specific Development Charges
In addition to the Township wide development charges, area specific development charges
shall be imposed for development that occurs in the following settlement area. Residential
rates are per unit.
Residential Development Type
Elmvale
Singles & semis
$15,340
Rows & other multiplies
$11,103
Apartment large
$8,541
Apartment small/Park Model Trailer
$5,567
Special care/Special dwelling
$5,094
Non-residential rates are per square metre of gross floor area.
Non-Residential Development
Type
Elmvale
Commercial
$79.05
Industrial
$79.05