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Amendments to By-law 3-2026
By-law Number
69-2026 (Repeal and Replace Schedules D & J)
Date Passed
September 14, 2026
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF THAMES CENTRE
BY-LAW NO. 3-2026
Being a by-law to provide for various Fees and Charges
for the Municipality of Thames Centre.
(2026 Fees and Charges By-law)
WHEREAS Section 5(3) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, provides
that a municipal power shall be exercised by by-law;
AND WHEREAS Section 10(1) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
provides that a municipality may provide any service or thing that a municipality
considers necessary or desirable for the public;
AND WHEREAS Section 10(2)3. of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
provides that a single-tier municipality may pass by-laws respecting financial
management of the municipality and its local boards;
AND WHEREAS Section 391(1) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
authorizes municipalities to pass a by-law to impose fees or charges on persons:
(a)
for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it;
(b)
for costs payable by it for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf
of any other municipality or any local board; and
(c)
for the use of its property including property under its control;
AND WHEREAS Section 391(4) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
authorizes municipalities to pass a by-law to impose fees or charges on persons
whether or not it is mandatory for the municipality or local board imposing the fee or
charge to provide or do the service or activity, pay the costs or allow the use of its
property;
AND WHEREAS Section 391(5) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
provides that, in the event of a conflict between a fee or charge by-law and the
Municipal Act, or any other act or regulation made under any other act, the by-law
prevails;
AND WHEREAS Section 69 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended,
provides that the council of a municipality, by by-law, and a planning board, by
resolution, may establish a tariff of fees for the processing of applications made in
respect of planning matters, which tariff shall be designed to meet only the anticipated
cost to the municipality or to a committee of adjustment or land division committee
constituted by the council of the municipality or to the planning board in respect of the
processing of each type of application provided for in the tariff;
AND WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c.23, as amended,
authorizes the council of a municipality to pass by-laws requiring the payment of fees
and prescribing the amounts of the fees:
(i)
on application for and on issuance of permits,
(ii)
for maintenance inspections,
(iii)
for providing documentation, records or other information under Section 15.10.4
of the Building Code Act, and
(iv)
for providing information under Section 15.10.6 of the Building Code Act;
AND WHEREAS Section 400 (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, c.25 requires the
Municipality to provide notice of its intention to pass a by-law imposing fees and
charges which have priority lien status;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to By-law No. 64-2022, being a by-law to establish a policy
to provide notice to the public as required under the Municipal Act, 2001, c.25, the
Municipality shall give notice of Council's intent to pass a by-law with respect to fees
and charges under section 400 (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, c.25 at least once prior
to the passing of such by-law;
By-law No. 3-2026
Page 3
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Thames
Centre HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.
THAT the following Fee Schedules attached hereto shall be deemed to form
part of this By-law:
Schedule "A" - Administration
Schedule "B" - Financial Services
Schedule "C" - Building
Schedule "D" - Planning
Schedule "E" - Environmental
Schedule "F" - Transportation
Schedule "G" - Drainage
Schedule "H" - Fire
Schedule "I" - Recreation, Parks and Facilities
Schedule "J" - Dorchester Union Cemetery
Schedule "K" - By-law Compliance
Schedule "L" - Active Living Centre
2.
THAT any rates, fees and charges inconsistent with this By-law shall be
deemed to be repealed and replaced with the provisions of this By-law.
3.
THAT all fees and charges listed in the schedules attached hereto are subject
to applicable taxes, unless otherwise specified.
4.
THAT the fees and charges listed in the schedules attached hereto, plus any
applicable taxes, are due and payable:
a. at the time of the transaction for which the fee or charge is imposed; or
b. if upon the due date specified in any invoice issue by The Corporation of
the Municipality of Thames Centre to any person or party in connection
with a fee or charge listed on the schedules attached hereto.
5.
THAT the fees and charges listed on the schedules attached hereto, can be
paid by debit, cash, cheque or any other manner authorized by the
Municipality of Thames Centre.
6.
THAT fees and charges listed on the schedules attached hereto and imposed
on a person or party, constitute a debt of the person or the party to The
Corporation of the Municipality of Thames Centre. Where there is statutory
authority to do so, the Treasurer may add fees and charges imposed by this
by-law to the tax roll for the property in the same manner as municipal taxes.
7.
THAT By-law No. 4-2025 and any other by-laws or resolutions contrary to this
by-law are hereby repealed.
8.
THAT this By-law shall come into full force and effect on the day of final
passing thereof.
READ a FIRST and SECOND time this 12th day of January, 2026.
READ a THIRD time and FINALLY PASSED this 12th day of January, 2026.
Mayor, S. McMillan
Clerk, J. Nethercott
Schedule " A" of By-law No. 3- 2026
Administration Fees
Fee Description
2026 Fee
Other Fees/ Notes
Commissioning ( per document)
20. 00
Pension Certificates
15. 00
Certified
True Copies
20. 00
Vital Statistics
Marriage
Licence
140. 00
Marriage Licence Reprint
60. 00
Marriage Ceremony ( on -site or off -site)
300. 00
Witness Fee (on -site only)
25. 00
per witness
Rehearsal
Fee
50. 00
Cancellation
Fee ( at staffs discretion)
100. 00
Municipally Significant Event
Application
Fee
100. 00
as per current policy
Freedom
of Information
Request ( Under MFIPPA)
Fees set by Act
Request
for Access
5.00
Per page of photocopy
0. 20
Search time (per 15 minutes)
7. 50
Record preparation ( per 15 minutes)
7. 50
Provision of USB stick for documents
5. 00
Covers
all searches
that
aren' t filed under MFIPPA
Document
Search
Request for Access
5. 00
Per page of photocopy
0. 20
Search time (per 15 minutes)
7. 50
Record preparation ( per 15 minutes)
7. 50
Page
1 of 33
Schedule " A" of By-law No. 3- 2026
Administration Fees
Fee Description
2026 Fee
Other Fees/ Notes
Lottery
Bingo
Licence
30. 00
Raffle Licence
30. 00
Break Open
Licence
30. 00
Photocopying
Black and White
Letter Size Page ( per page)
0. 25
Legal Size Page ( per page)
0. 25
11x17 page ( per page)
0. 50
Aerial
Maps ( Letter Size)
3. 00
Aerial
Maps ( 11x17)
6. 00
Plotter
Maps ( 22x36)
20. 00
Colour
Letter Size Page ( per page)
0. 50
Legal Size Page ( per page)
0. 50
11x17 page (per page)
1. 00
Mileage for Staff
set by CRA
Livestock
Valuer
80 + mileage
as set by CRA
Fee paid to Valuer
Page 2 of 33
Schedule "
B" of By- law 3- 2026
Financial Services Fees
Fee Description
2026 Fee
Other Fees/ Notes
Tax Certificates
Regular (3- 5 days by email/fax w/original mailed by request)
50. 00
Rush ( 1- 2 days by email/ fax w/original mailed by request)
75. 00
Tax Information
Package
Package includes annual tax rates, capping parameters, claw
back percentages
and municipal
Levy change rates
25. 00
Returned
Payment
Fee
Each returned
payment
35. 00
Reprint
Tax bill, utility bill, statement of account or tax confirmation letter
5. 00
Account Transfer Fee
Include transfer of any fee/charges to property taxes
25. 00
Penalty & Interest
Where an account
is in default - per month on the amount of any outstanding fees or charges to be charged on the first
business day of each month after default
Penalty on outstanding taxes - on amount of taxes due and
unpaid shall be imposed for the non- payment of taxes on the
first day of the month following default
1. 25%
Interest on any taxes due and unpaid- on amount of taxes
due and unpaid shall be imposed for the non- payment of taxes
on the first day of each calendar month after the first day of the
month following default. Interest cannot begin to accrue prior to
the first day of the month following default
1. 25%
Page 3 of 33
Schedule "
B" of By- law 3- 2026
Financial Services Fees
Fee Description
2026 Fee
Other Fees/ Notes
Collection
Charge
Where a collection agency is used to assist in the collection of
fees or charges owed to the Municipality
equal to fee charged by Agency
Administration
Charge - applied to total amount outstanding
10%
Registered
Letter - when
a registered
letter is sent to debtor as
part of collection
process
14. 75
Reflects
cost increase
Regular Letter
11. 00
Oversized
Letter
13. 95
Courier
Package
Cost + 10%
New fee
Tax Sales
Administration
Fee
750. 00
per property roll number
Tax Sale Tender Package
15. 00
per package
Page 4 of 33
Schedule "
C" of By-law 3- 2026
Building Fees
Fee Description
2026 Fee
Other Fees/ Notes
Municipal
Address
Sign and Post
Municipal
Address
Sign
33. 00
Municipal Address Post
22. 00
New Construction ( including additions) Permit Fees
Group A - Assembly ( per sq. ft)
1. 76
Churches, Arenas, etc.
Group B - Insititutional ( per sq. ft)
1. 76
Group C - Residential - All finished floors (per sq. ft)
1. 17
Min. Fee ( Group C)
2, 193. 00
Group D - Business and Personal Services (per sq. ft)
1. 30
Office, Banks, etc.
Group E - Mercantile (per sq. ft)
1. 30
Stores, etc.
Group F - Industrial ( per sq. ft)
1. 00
Farm - Agricultural Barn ( per sq. ft)
0. 44
Min. Fee ( Farm -Agriculture
Barn)
1, 206. 00
Farm - Agricultural Other ( per sq. ft)
0. 46
Min. Fee ( Farm - Agriculture
Other)
1, 206. 00
Alterations, Interior finishes
Permit
Fees
Group A - Assembly ( per sq. ft)
0. 87
Min. Fee (Group A)
549. 00
Group B - Insititutional ( per sq. ft)
0. 87
Min. Fee ( Group B)
549. 00
Group C - Residential ( per sq. ft)
0. 59
Min. Fee ( Group C)
209. 00
Group D - Business and Personal Services ( per sq. ft)
Min. Fee ( Group D)
0. 65
549. 00
Page 5 of 33
Schedule "
C" of By-law 3- 2026
Building Fees
Fee Description
2026 Fee
Other Fees/ Notes
Alterations, Interior finishes
Permit
Fees
Group E - Mercantile ( per sq. ft)
0. 65
Min. Fee (Group E)
549. 00
Group F - Industrial ( per sq. ft)
0. 49
Min. Fee ( Group F)
549. 00
Farm - Agricultural Barn ( per sq. ft)
0. 23
Min Fee ( Farm -Agricultural
Barn)
209. 00
Farm - Agricultural Other ( per sq. ft)
0. 24
Min Fee ( Farm -Agricultural
Other)
209. 00
Stand Alone Plumbing Permit Fee
Plumbing Fixtures ( per fixture)
12. 00
Min Fee ( Plumbing Fixture)
209. 00
Fire Service Mains, Private Sewers, Private Water Supply Lines
209. 00
Sewage Systems Permit Fees
New Systems
800. 00
Repair to Exisiting System
400. 00
Other Permit Types
Fees
198. 00
Temporary Structures ( Tents, Washroom Trailers, Modular Office
Trailers, etc.
Garages and Carport (per sq. ft)
0. 70
Min Fee ( Garages
and Carport)
198. 00
Decks, Porches, Wood stoves, Swimming Pools, Accessory buildings
and other permits
209. 00
Accessory Structures in Agricultural Zones
312. 00
Page 6 of 33
Schedule "
C" of By-law 3- 2026
Building Fees
Fee Description
2026 Fee
Other Fees/ Notes
Other Permit Types Fees
LCBO inspections, clearance
letters, and work agreement
permits
104. 00
Roof Mounted
Solar Panels
312. 00
Portable
Classrooms
209. 00
Portable Signs
104. 00
Signs
159. 00
Sign By- law Variance Application
527. 00
Designated
Structures
Permit
Fees
Communication
Tower/ Industrial
Silo
1, 042. 00
Agricultural
Silo
1, 042. 00
Wind Turbine
1, 042. 00
Retaining Walls (per 100 sq. ft)
417. 00
Demolition
Permit Fees
Residential
417. 00
Non -Residential
626. 00
Administration
Fees
Alternate solution review (per hour)
209. 00
Transfer of permit
222. 00
Change
of Use
208. 00
417. 00
Re -Inspection
Fee after 2 inspections
or inspection
request
is
premature
Conditional
Permits
280. 00
E- Permitting Fee
26. 00
Plan Re- examination
Fee
389. 00
Fee for Registration of Orders Against Title
128. 00
Fee for Removal
of Orders
from Title
128. 00
Construction without a Permit - See Building By-law
See Building By- law
Page
7 of 33
Schedule "
C" of By-law 3- 2026
Building Fees
Fee Description
2026 Fee
Other Fees/ Notes
Document
Search
See Schedule A -
Administration
Fees
Septic Plans, Building
Plans, Site Plans
See Schedule
A - Administration
Fees
Page 8 of 33
Schedule "D" of By-law 69-2026
Planning and Development Services
Fee Description
Other Fees/Notes
Committee of Adjustment
Minor Variance Application
plus cost-recovery of
review fees
Expansion of Legal Non-Conforming Use
plus cost-recovery of
review fees
Consent
Application
plus cost-recovery of
review fees
Per additional concurrent application on same lot
Change conditions of Consent
Issuance of Certificate of Consent
each certificate
Per additional concurrent consent on the same lot
each lot/certificate
Validation of Title
Official Plan
Amendment Application
plus cost-recovery of
review fees
Settlement Area Boundary Expansion Application
consultation to decision
Zoning
By-law Amendment Application
plus cost-recovery of
review fees
Temporary Use By-law Application
plus cost-recovery of
review fees
Remove Holding Provision Application
plus cost-recovery of
review fees
Shipping Container Permission Letter
each application plus $1,000
refundable security deposit
Site Plan Approval
Application to enter into a Site Plan Agreement
plus cost-recovery of
review fees
$2,500
2026 Fee
$4,000
$6,000
$1,200
$1,200
$2,000
$850
$850
$300
$200
$1,500
$3,000
$1,200
$750
$100
Page 1 of 3
Schedule "D" of By-law 69-2026
Planning and Development Services
Minor Amendment to Site Plan Agreement
plus cost-recovery of
review fees
plus cost-recovery of
review fees
Site Alteration
Site Alteration Agreement
plus cost-recovery of
review fees
Site Alteration Application and Permit
each permit
Telecommunications Tower Application
Review of Application
Part Lot Control Exemption
Preparation of Part Lot Control Exemption By-law
each part lot control
exemption
Draft Plan of Subdivision/Condominium
Draft Plan of Subdivision/Condominium process
submission to draft plan
approval*
Condominium Exemption
Final Approval Request
each request
Subdivision/Condominium Agreement Amendment
each amendment
Re-Circulation Fee
each re-circulation
Redline Amendment to Subdivision or Condominium
Major
plus cost-recovery of
review fees
Minor
plus cost-recovery of
review fees
Deeming By-law
plus cost-recovery of
review fees
Community Infrastructure & Housing Accelerator Order
(CIHAO)
Request
$3,500
$1,500
$500
$750
$400
$700
$6,500
$500
$300
$500
$200
$2,500
$300
$1,000
$1,500
Page 2 of 3
Schedule "D" of By-law 69-2026
Planning and Development Services
Zoning/Work Order Certificates
Zoning Certificates (zoning, fire, building, by-law, servicing)
Zoning Confirmation Letter (including OMVIC & Propane
Exchange)
Ontario Power Authority Review & Response to Feed-In-
Tarriff (FIT)
each review and response
Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication
Residential purpose by consent per lot
Commercial or Industrial by consent per lot
Subdivision/Condominium
$10,000
$300
$100
$150
Per Planning Act (based on appraisal)
Per Planning Act (based on appraisal)
Page 3 of 3
Schedule " E" of By-law 3- 2026
Environmental Fees
Fee Description
2026 Fee
Other Fees/ Notes
Plant Capacity
Fees - Residential
Water Treatment
Capital
Charges
Table
3- 2
Single and Semi - Detached
4, 135. 94
2% increase over 2025
Other Multiples
2, 691. 64
2% increase over 2025
Apartments (
2+ Bedrooms)
2, 568. 72
2% increase
over 2025
Apartments (
Bachelor/
1 bedroom)
1, 618. 97
2% increase
over 2025
Nursing Home Bedroom Units
1, 392. 05
2% increase over 2025
Plant Capacity Fees - Residential
Wastewater
Capital
Charges
Table
3- 2
Treatment
Single and Semi -Detached
9, 106. 60
2% increase
over 2025
Other Multiples
5, 939. 04
2% increase
over 2025
Apartments ( 2+ Bedrooms)
5, 667. 99
2% increase over 2025
Apartments (
Bachelor/
1 bedroom)
3, 573. 09
2% increase
over 2025
Nursing Home Bedroom Units
3, 073. 01
2°/ o increase
over 2025
Plant Capacity Fees - Non -Residential
Capital
Charges
Table
3- 1
Water Services - Facilities
1. 96
per sq. ft of Gross Floor Area
Wastewater
Services - Facilities
4. 30
Water Consumption
Rates - Bi- Monthly
W/WW Rates Study Table 7- 1
Fixed
Fee - Base
Rate
44. 12
Block
1 - Volume 0- 50 m3 ( per m3)
2. 41
W/WW Rates Study Table 7- 1
Block 2 - Volume over 50 m3 ( per m3)
3. 27
W/WW Rates Study Table 7- 1
Fixed
Fee - Fire protection, Unserviced Properties only
17. 66
W/WW Rates Study Table 6- 3
Fixed
Fee - Life Cycle Charge
25. 26
W/ WW Rates Study Table 7- 1
Page
11 of 33
Schedule " E" of By-law 3- 2026
Environmental Fees
Water Meter Rates
750. 00
900. 00
Set by Director of Public Works at time
of 1" and greater meters and DCVA
of installation.
Note: the installation
are the resposibility of the builder
Standard
Residential
Meter ( 5/ 8" x5/ 8" or 5/ 8" x 3/ 4" &
Standard
Valve, Tail and ERT
Standard
Residential
Meter ( 1")
and standard valve, tail
and ERT
Standard Residential Meter (greater than 1 ")
and
standard
valve, tail and ERT
General
54. 00
Environmental
Certificate
Account
Charges
1. 25%
Late Payment ( per month)
Returned Cheque (plus bank charges)
36. 00
Change of Occupancy
21. 00
Delivery of Disconnection Notice
51. 00
New Water Account Administration
Fee
21. 00
Tampering Charges
545. 00
Water Meter Seal ( per service connection)
Unauthorized
operation
of a Fire Hydrant or Watermain
Valve
545. 00
Other Rates
55. 00
Disconnection/ Reconnetion of Water Service during
Regular
Business
Hours
Disconnection/
Reconnetion
of Water Service
after
Regular Business
Hours
218. 00
Occupied Building Prior to Water Meter (water/sewer)
Water & Wastewater
Base
Charge
Temporary hydrant & backflow connection
and bulk
Water Fee- does not include water rate ( per day)
210. 00
Water meter replacement ( Due to neglect)
Cost Recovery + 10%
Inspection Fee (per watermain)
320. 00
Thawing water service ( private side)
214. 00
Letter of confirmation
of water service
77. 00
Page
12 of 33
Schedule " E" of By-law 3- 2026
Environmental Fees
Commissioning of new watermain and testing costs
321. 00
Water/Wastewater Operator - Regular Hours ( per hour)
68. 00
Water/Wastewater Operator -After Hours ( per hour)
99. 00
Reconnection
Fees due to Non - Payment
Only AFTER full Payment
Reconnection during Regular Business Hours
105. 00
Reconnection
after Regular Business
Hours
242. 00
Meter Check
Request - Found to be accurate
320. 00
1"
and under Water Meter
over 1" Water Meter (plus Plumber Expense)
515. 00
Backflow
Prevention
Program
Failure to submit a test report, cross connection survey
or compliance certificate within specified time period
107. 00
Every person or corporation who is guilty of an offence
under the backflow prevention By- law (first offence)
500. 00
Every person or corporation who is guilty of an offence
under the backflow prevention
By- law ( any subsequent
offence)
1, 000. 00
Wastewater
Rates - Bi- Monthly
Fixed
Rate - Base Rate
Constant Rate ( per m3)
59. 67
0% increase as per Council
direction
3. 69
0% increase as per Council
direction
Catherine
Street Local Treatment
System
Fixed Rate - Base Rate
Constant Rate ( per m3)
59. 67
3. 69
0% increase as per Council
direction
0% increase
as per Council
direction
Page
13 of 33
Schedule " E" of By-law 3- 2026
Environmental Fees
Tampering Charges
sewer system ( fee occurs if not repaired in 24 hrs of notification)
Stormwater, ground water, and/or surface water to enter sanitary
Failure to install statisfactory connection ( ie unsecure
cleanout cap)
535. 60
Deliberate faulty sanitary connection ( broken or cut
pipe)
500. 00
Discharge that violates any provision of the Sanitary
and Stormwater
Use By- law ( first offence)
500. 00
Discharge that violates any provision of the Sanitary
and Stormwater Use By-law (any subsequent offence)
1, 000. 00
Other
Rates
Inspection Fee ( per sanitary sewer connection)
321. 00
Inspection
Fee ( high wastewater
useage reduction)
32. 00
Letter of Confirmation ( wastewater service)
80. 00
Stormwater
Rates
Stormwater Rates Study
Table
8- 2
13% increase
over 2025
13% increase
over 2025
13% increase over 2025
13% increase
over 2025
13% increase
over 2025
Residential <=
0. 25 acres ( Flat Rate)
81. 28
Residential >=
0. 25 acres &<
1 acre ( Flat Rate)
162. 56
Residential >=
1 acre ( Flat Rate)
243. 84
Non - Residential <=
5 acres ( Flat Rate)
299. 01
Non -Residential > 5 & <=
15 acres ( Flat Rate)
598. 02
Non -Residential >
15 acres ( Flat Rate)
897. 03
Tampering Charges
Failure to install satisfactory connection
321. 36
Deliberate faulty stormwater Connections ( ie.
Downspouts
connected
into storm sewer system)
535. 60
Deliberate faulty stormwater connection ( ie. discharge
into storm
sewer system)
500. 00
Discharge that violates any provision of the Sanitary
and Stormwater Use By- law ( first offence)
500. 00
Discharge
that violates any provision
of the Sanitary
and Stormwater Use By-law (any subsequent offence)
1, 000. 00
Page
14 of 33
Schedule " E" of By-law 3- 2026
Environmental Fees
Other
Rates
Inspection fee ( per connection)
321. 00
Inspection
fee ( high water usage
reduction)
32. 00
Wastewater
service - Letter of confirmation
80. 00
Waste Management Fees ( Garbage/Recycling)
Waste Management Fees ( per property)
150. 00
Recycling Fees for each additional multi -unit residential
unit
Curbside Garbage Bag Tag
Replacement Blue Box (22 gallon)
46. 00
2. 50
15. 00
until supply of BB are depleted
Processing illegally dumped garbage which is
recovered
500.00 or total cost of clean up, whichever is greater
Landfill
Fees
Waste meeting municipal requirement (>50kg)
Oversized Waste meeting municipal requirement
50kg)
Municipally controlled waste from adjacent seperated
municipalities
20. 00
130. 00
47. 00
per tonne /($ 20 Min fee)
Page
15 of 33
Schedule "
F" of By-law 3- 2026
Transportation Fees
Fee Description
Proposed 2026 Fee
Other Fees/ Notes
Entrance
Permit
321. 00
no increase from 2025
Road Occupancy Permit
321. 00
no increase from 2025
Road Closure
Permit
321. 00
no increase from 2025
Road Occupancy refundable deposit (minimum)
1, 500. 00
for all Transporation
Permits -
Amount set by Municipality
Winter Maintenance
of Unassumed
Roads
140. 00
per km, if an agreement
is in
place
Page
16 of 33
Schedule " G" of By-law 3- 2026
Drainage Fees
Fee Description
2026 Fee
Other Fees/ Notes
Tile Drain Inspection
Fee ( each)
129. 00
Page
17 of 33
Schedule "
H" of By-law 3- 2026
Fire Fees
Fee Description
2026 Fee =
Other
Fees/ Notes
Fire Report
30. 00
Public Roadway call outs (non-residents)
First Hour for each vehicle
at fault
570. 50
Or current MTO Published
Rates
Every 1/ 2 hour thereafter for each vehicle at fault (plus
additional
cost of consumables)
285. 25
Additional
Expenses
to retain a private contractor, rent special equipment,
preserve
property or evidence, or in order to eliminate
an emergency
or risk of
an emergency
situation
Actual cost of equipment and service
Open
Burn Violations
First Occurence
First hour for each vehicle
200. 00
Each additional
1/ 2 hour (or part thereof) per piece of
equipment
100. 00
Flat rate if no services
are required
200. 00
Subsequent
Occurences
First hour for each vehicle
450. 00
Each additional 1/ 2 hour (or part thereof) per piece of
equipment
225. 00
Flat rate if no services
are required
420. 00
Maximum
Charge of three ( 3) apparatus
per occurrence
Fire Department
Response
Fee
i) Current MTO rate per vehicle and personnel/ hour plus any costs
incurred for each and every call
ii) Should the insurer pay the coverage to the property owner, the
property owner is liable to remit the funds to the Municipality or its
representative
Indemnification Technology
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Schedule "
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Recreation, Parks and Facilities
Fees
Fee Description
2026 Fees
Other Fees/ Notes
NOTE: HST is extra ( except where noted otherwise) and insurance
is extra ( where applicable/ required)
Room Rental Cleaning Fee
250. 00
Auditorium ( Dorchester & Thorndale)
Weekend Daily Rate ( Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holiday
Mondays)
471. 34
per day
Weekday Daily Rate ( Monday through Thursday)
215. 33
per day
Set -Up - Night Before Event (5 pm - 11 pm)
102. 55
per day
Recreation
Programs
34. 18
per hour
Community/ Non- Profit/ Children' s Groups ( 4 hours max)
Staff Set-up/Clean- up Charges ( per hour)
Note: kitchen
usage
is not included
in above rates.
53. 04
43. 10
per rental
per hour
Kitchen ( Dorchester & Thorndale)
Daily Rate
113. 26
per day
Arena Floor
Dance/Banquet/Ceremony
798. 28
per day (7am until lam)
Commercial
Use ( without
ice)
2, 050. 06
per day
Community Group Recreation Program
41. 33
per hour
Tournament
Use:
Per 12 Hour Period
803. 00
per day
Each additional Day
480. 59
per day
Meeting Rooms ( Dorchester & Thorndale)
Room #
1 and upstairs
2 and # 3.
These rates apply to: FlightExec Centre - Blueline Room, Community
Thorndale
Lions C. C. - Meeting Rooms # 1,
Lions Room.
Meetings
20. 18
per hour
All Day Rental
106. 08
per day
Recreation
Programs
34. 18
per hour
Community/ Non- Profit/ Children' s Groups ( 4 hours max)
35. 36
per rental
Mezzanine
35. 88
per day (currently not available
as leased
to TPE)
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Schedule "
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Recreation, Parks and Facilities
Fees
Fee Description
2026 Fees
Other Fees/ Notes
Larger Meeting Rooms (Dorchester & Thorndale)
These rates apply to: FlightExec Centre - Lions Den, Activity Centre (ALC Multi -Purpose Room # 2).
Thorndale
Lions C. C. - Room # 1 & #
2 combined.
Meetings
30. 26
per hour
All Day Rental
159. 11
per day
Recreation
Programs
34. 18
per hour
Community/Non- Profit/Children's Groups (4 hours max)
44. 88
per rental
Note: Courtyard use must be requested and is available at no additional charge with rental of Activity Centre of Creative Art
Studio, when
available.
Ice Rental/ Admission
Fees
Prime
Resident
Minor Sports
208. 08
per hour
Resident
Adult Groups
223. 93
per hour
Non - Resident
Minor
215. 33
per hour
Non - Resident
Adult
230. 78
per hour
Adult Weekday
149. 34
per hour
Non Prime
Resident
Minor Sports
103. 02
per hour
Resident Adult Groups
190. 23
per hour
Non - Resident
Minor
190. 23
per hour
Non -Resident Adult
190. 23
per hour
PD Day or Holiday ( Residents Only), Mon -Fri 7am to 5 pm
88. 39
per hour
School
Rate ( weekdays
until 5pm)
88. 39
per hour
Training Ice ( weekdays 7 am to 3 pm):
5 skaters
or less ( group rate)
62. 05
per hour
more than 5 skaters (per person)
13. 15
per hour
Adult Stick & Puck (per person)
7. 96
per skate
Adult Stick & Puck - Monthly Pass
52. 21
per person
Adult & Senior Skate ( per person)
3. 54
per skate
Adult & Senior Skate - Monthly Pass
18. 58
per person
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Schedule "
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Recreation, Parks and Facilities
Fees
Fee Description
2026 Fees
Other Fees/ Notes
Ice Rental/ Admission
Fees
Cont' d
5. 31
Public Skating ( per adult)
per skate
Public Skating ( 17 and under, no tax)
4. 00
per skate - No Tax
Public Skating ( per family)
8. 85
per skate
Off Season Ice ( not during term of Ice Allocation Policy)
153. 23
per hour
Sport Camps (weekdays to 5 pm)
170. 03
per hour
Public Skate Sponsorship Not -for -Profit (2 hours of ice)
208. 08
per skate
Public Skate Sponsorship by Company ( 2 hours of ice)
665. 92
per skate
Non -Prime Time: weekdays
7am- 4: 59pm & 10pm- 11 pm, weekends from 7am-7: 59am & 10pm- 11 pm
Thames Centre Playground ( Summer Day Camp)
45. 00
Per Day ( no tax)
per day
Drop -In Gym Programs
Child/ Youth ( 17 and under)
4. 00
No Tax
Adult ( 18+ years)
5. 31
Senior ( 60+ years)
3. 54
Family
8. 85
Pickleball Monthly Pass - Dorchester
or Thorndale
26. 55
Pickleball Monthly Pass - Both
Facilities
52. 21
Badminton Monthly Pass - Dorchester
or Thorndale
29. 20
Badminton Monthly Pass - Both Facilities
58. 41
Gymnasium (
Dorchester &
Thorndale)
Weekends
41. 33
per hour
Weekdays ( 7am- 5pm)
34. 18
per hour
Weekdays ( 5pm- 11 pm)
41. 33
per hour
School
Rate ( Weekdays
7am- 5pm) $
20. 41
per hour
Pavilions
Recreational
Program
Use
34. 18
per hour
Family Function
70. 84
per day
Company
Function
107. 24
per day
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Schedule "
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Recreation, Parks and Facilities
Fees
Fee Description
2026 Fees
Other Fees/ Notes
Natural
Grass Ball Diamonds ( add $ 19. 98 per game or practice with lights) *
Adults
Resident
63.75
per game
Non -Resident
95. 35
per game
Practice
Fees -- Resident
23. 57
per practice
Practice
Fees -- Non -Resident
58. 94
per practice
Weekday Games ( completed by 4 pm)
35. 82
per game
Minor Baseball
Resident
41. 15
per game
Non -Resident
59. 63
per game
Practice
Fees -- Resident
Practice
Fees -- Non - Resident
33. 31
per practice
Tournament
Fees
Minor Baseball ( per diamond)
162. 66
per day
Adult ( per diamond)
183. 75
per day
Royal
Field
Ball Diamond ( add $ 19. 98 per game or practice with lights) **
Mandatory Damage Deposit - all Royal Field rentals
500. 00
Adults
Resident
189. 03
per game
Non -Resident
270. 30
per game
Practice
Fees -- Resident
189. 03
per practice
Practice
Fees -- Non - Resident
270. 30
per practice
Royal Field Ball Diamond
cont' d ( add $ 19. 98 per game or practice with lights) **
Minor Baseball
Resident
106. 13
per game
Non -Resident
151. 76
per game
Practice
Fees -- Resident
N/ C
per practice
Practice
Fees -- Non -Resident
151. 76
per practice
Tournament
Fees
Minor Baseball
424. 50
per day
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Schedule "
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Recreation, Parks and Facilities
Fees
Fee Description
2026 Fees imam
Other Fees/ Notes
Adult
756. 10
per day
Baseball
Games & Practices = 2 hours of diamond time
Soccer Pitches (add $ 19. 98 per game or practice with lights)
Adults
Resident
58. 94
per game
Non - Resident
97. 36
per game
Practice
Fees - Resident
23. 57
per practice
Practice
Fees - Non -Resident
63. 48
per practice
Minor Soccer
Resident
48. 49
per game
Non -Resident
59. 00
per game
Practice
Fees - Resident
N/ C
per practice
Practice
Fees - Non - Resident
39. 94
per practice
Minor Soccer - Mini Fields:
Resident
39. 29
per game
Non - Resident
49. 76
per game
Practice
Fees - Resident
N/ C
per practice
Practice
Fees - Non - Resident
39. 29
per practice
Tournament
Fees
Tournament - Resident (per pitch)
187. 66
per day
Tournament - Non -Resident (per pitch)
332. 96
per day
Soccer
Game & Practices = 2 hours of pitch time
Advertising
Rink Board ( 2' 8" x 10'):
South Rink
1, 000. 00
per year
North
Rink
500. 00
per year
On - Ice
1, 000. 00
per year
Over/ Under the Blue Line Room ( 2' x 8')
500. 00
per year
Rink/ Gym Score
Clock ( various
sizes)
500. 00
per year
Ice Resurfacers
500. 00
per year
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Schedule "
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Recreation, Parks and Facilities
Fees
Fee Description
2026 Fees .
Other Fees/ Notes
Fence Board ( Outdoor Recreation Complex)
1, 000. 00
per year
Stair Risers
500. 00
per year
Storage Lease Rates
Non -Profit Organizations
7. 81
per sq.ft.
Event Stage Trailer
Transportation during business hours (8 am -- 4 pm)
642. 58
per rental
Transportation during non -business hours
883. 71
per rental
Site relocation ( recall of Municipal Staff)
257. 04
per trip
Cleaning fees (if required)
257. 04
per rental
Outdoor Movie Equipment
includes staff delivery, set-up and teardown)
642. 58
per day
Memorial
Bench
Program
1, 500. 00
per bench
EV Charging
Stations
Charging
0. 30
per kilowatt- hour
Idling Charges
0. 10
per minute
Swimming
Pool Rental/ Admission
Fees
Pool
Rental
93. 20
per hour - incl. 3 Lifeguards
Swim Team Membership
93. 00
per season
Red Cross Lessons/ Training ( no Tax):
Parent & Tot to Level 4
72. 00
per session - 2-Week Session
Level 5 to Level 10 & Bronze
Star
81. 00
per session - 2- Week Session
Bronze Cross / Bronze
Medallion
155. 00
per session
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Schedule "
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Recreation, Parks and Facilities
Fees
Fee Description
2026 Fees imam
Other Fees/ Notes
4
Private Lessons ( 1/ 2 hour session)
27. 00
per lesson
Semi -Private Lessons ( 1/ 2 hour session)
19. 00
per lesson
Public Swimming ( per person)
Child/ Youth ( 17 and under, no tax)
4. 00
per swim
Adult ( 18+)
5. 31
per swim
Senior
3. 54
per person
Child
Season
Pass ( no tax)
80. 00
per person
Adult Season
Pass
95. 58
per person
Public Swimming (per family)
Per Session
8. 85
per family
Family Season Pass
137. 17
per family
Adult Aqua
Fit Pass ( 10 classes)
34. 51
per person
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Schedule "J" of By-law 69-2026
Cemeteries
Dorchester Union Cemetery
The Interment Rights Fees below are specific to the Dorchester Union Cemetery only.
Interment Rights (Lot/Niche Sales)
2026 Care and
Maintenance Fee
(incl. in price of Lot/Niche)
Regular Lot
$488 (40%)
Memorial Lot (Flat Markers only)
$439.20 (40%)
Cremation Lot
$439.20 (40%)
Urn Garden Lot
$390.80 (40%)
Niche - Columbarium Dome - Top & Bottom Level
$315.60 (15%)
Niche - Columbarium Dome - 2, 3, 4 or 5
$350.55 (15%)
Niche - Columbarium Wall
$163.95 (15%)
(%) of purchase price)
Notes on Lots/Niches
Avon Cemetery
The Interment Rights Fees below are specific to the Avon Cemetery only.
Interment Rights (Lot Sales)
2026 Care and
Maintenance Fee
Lot
$488 (40%)
(40% of purchase price)
Notes on Lots
Interments
Adult - Full Burial
Child - Full Burial
Oversized Vaults
Cremation Burial
Two (2) Cremation Burials
One (1) Full Burial and One (1) Cremation
Each Additional Cremation
Cremation - Niche
Two (2) Cremation - Niche
"Care & Maintenance Fee" as required under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 and Ontario Regulation 30/11.
$585
$1,168
$585
$702
2026 Fees
$1,220
$1,098
$1,098
$977
$2,104
$2,337
$1,093
$1,050
2026 Fees
"Care & Maintenance Fee" as required under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 and Ontario Regulation 30/11.
2026 Fees
$1,098
$702
$1,287
$1,635
$585
Schedule "J" of By-law 69-2026
Cemeteries
Interment Surcharges
Snow and Frost Removal (depending on weather)
Late Arrival Fees (at staff's discretion)
Interment Cancellation - Full Burial (if cancelled less than 24 h)
Interment Cancellation - Cremation (if cancelled less than 24 h)
Saturday/Sunday Interments (10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m)
After Hours Weekday Interments (3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Disinterments (3 Business Days' Notice Required)
Full Burial Remains
Cremation Remains (Niche or Ground)
Flat Marker - if more than 173 sq. inches (overall size)
Monuments/Markers - base up to 48" wide
Large Monument - base up to 60" wide
Memorialization - Foundation Installations
Up to 36" width and 12"-14" in length
37" to 42" width and 12"-14" in length
43" to 48" width and 12"-14" in length
49" to 54" width and 12"-14" in length
55" to 60" width and 12"-14" in length
Up to 36" width and 14"-16" in length (maximum)
37" to 42" width and 14"-16" in length (maximum)
43" to 48" width and 14"-16" in length (maximum)
49" to 54" width and 14"-16" in length (maximum)
55" to 60" width and 14"-16" in length (maximum)
Prices reflect foundations poured in current calendar year.
$652
$834
$921
$1,011
$305
2026 Fees
These fees are deposited into the Care and Maintenance fund, as required under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 and Ontario
Regulation 30/11.
$1,168
$816
$100
$1,163
Notes on Foundation Installations
Width = across head row of lot. Length = from head of lot to foot.
$200
$400
Care & Maintenance - Monuments and Flat Markers
$244
$244
$400
$200
$305
2026 Fees
$754
$856
2026 Fees
$956
$1,060
$743
Schedule "J" of By-law 69-2026
Cemeteries
Memorialization - Niche (Columbarium - Wall)
Bronze Plaque (Companion or Individual)
Name/Date Plate (Companion Plaque)
Year Plate (Individual Plaque)
Installation of Bronze Marker
Installation of Name Plate
Measurement of Name Plate
Memorialization - Niche (Columbarium - Dome)
Bronze Plaque (Companion or Individual)
Year Plate
Memory Wall Plaques
Installation of Bronze Marker
Installation of Year Plate
Notes on Niche Memorialization
Administration Services
Interment Rights - Inheritance/Release of Rights
Interment Rights - Transfer
Interment Rights - Resale to Third Party
Memorialization/Interments Audit (Prior to an Interment Rights
Transfer or Resale)
Stakeouts (Flat Markers or Foundations)
Custom Work requested by Interment Rights Holder or person
authorized on Holder's behalf (per hour, plus additional cost for
materials)
Staff Time - at staff's discretion
Staff Research(Legislative Services Department)
Burial Permit and Registration of Death (HST not applicable)
Lots Purchased Prior to 1955 (One time only charge. Fee
required at time of Transfer, Resale or Interment. Deposited
into Care and Maintenance Fund)
$20
2026 Fees
2026 Fees
$765
$246
$137
$60
$40
$815
$137
$454
$60
$40
$50
Care & Maintenance fee on current price of lot
$44
Order and payment required at the time of purchase of a Niche in a Columbarium.
2026 Fees
$60 per lot
$179 1st lot, $118 ea after
$179 1st lot, $118 ea after
$40
$60
$92
Schedule "J" of By-law 69-2026
Cemeteries
All prices are subject to HST, excluding Burial Permit and Registration of Death.
All fees for supplies and services shall be paid in full at time of purchase (cash, debit or cheque). See staff for online payment options.
Please note that a $35.00 fee will apply for a returned cheque.
For Inquiries or Arrangements, please contact:
Dorchester Union Cemetery:
Kendra O'Brien, Customer Service Coordinator
2251 Dorchester Road
Legislative Services Department
Dorchester, ON N0L 1G2
Municipality of Thames Centre
4305 Hamilton Road
Avon Cemetery:
Dorchester, ON N0L 1G3
(519) 268-7334
4080 Avon Drive
[email protected]
Avon, ON N0L 2J0
Schedule " K" of By-law 3- 2026
By- law Compliance
Fees
Fee Description
2026 Fees _
Other Fees/ Notes
Animal Control
Kennel
Licence
160. 00
Dangerous
Dogs
200. 00
Appeal Hearing for Muzzle Order or Dangerous Dog Designation
150. 00
Veterinary Care ( as per current Animal Control By- law)
As per invoice
Property Standards
150. 00
Appeal Hearing Fee
Administration
Fee for Issuance
of Orders
200. 00
Administration
Fee for Registration of Orders against title
125. 00
Administration
Fee for Removal
of Orders
from title
125. 00
Staff Time - at staff' s discretion
75. 00
Chief Building Official ( per hour)
By-law Compliance Officer ( per hour)
50. 00
External Disbursements (professional service, contract services, etc)
actual
cost
Administration
fee
15% of total disbursements
Property Standards Letter/ Report/ Compliance letter
75. 00
Follow up By- law inspections finding continued non- compliance
100. 00
Noise
100. 00
Fee is not refundable
Noise Exemption
Application ( as per current Noise by- law)
Refreshment
Vehicle
190. 00
Fee for a mobile refreshment licence, per vehicle, per calendar year
3 Day Refreshment
Vehicle Licence, per vehicle
60. 00
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Schedule " L" of By-law 3- 2026
Active Living Centre Fees
Fee Description
2026 Fees
Non -Member
2026 Fees
Other Fees/ Notes
2026 Membership
Annual Membership Fee for 2026 ( includes HST)
35. 00
N/ A
News & Views" Newsletters
Per Newsletter
Free
1. 00
6 Newsletters ( to be mailed throughout the year)
20. 00
20. 00
Events
Hot Meals
25. 00
25. 00
Movie Afternoons ( incl. popcorn, candy & beverage)
4. 00
4. 00
Weekly Programs (Dorchester & Thorndale) - ( Registration is recommended for all programs)
Adult Senior Skate
4. 00
Beginners Line Dancing - 30 minutes
before
class
Free
Free
Beginners Plus Line Dancing - 6 weks
15. 00
25. 00
Beginners Plus Line Dancing ( Pay as you go)
6. 00
8. 00
Bridge
4. 00
6. 00
Coffee Hour
4. 00
4. 00
Chair Yoga - 5 weeks
35. 00
45. 00
Chair Yoga - 6 weeks
40. 00
50. 00
Chair Yoga - 7 weeks
45. 00
55. 00
Chair Yoga - 8 weeks
50. 00
65. 00
Chair Yoga ( Pay as you go)
7. 00
9. 00
Dance Fit - 5 weeks
35. 00
45. 00
Dance Fit (Pay as you go)
9. 00
11. 00
DrumFit - 6 weeks
Euchre
43. 75
4. 00
53. 75
6. 00
Gentle
Pilates - 6 weeks
60. 00
70. 00
Gentle Pilates - twice a week
110. 00
120. 00
Gentle Pilates ( Pay as you go)
12. 00
14. 00
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Schedule " L" of By-law 3- 2026
Active Living Centre Fees
Fee Description
2026 Fees
Non -Member
2026 Fees
Other Fees/ Notes
Weekly Programs ( Dorchester & Thorndale) - ( Registration
is recommended
for all programs)
Gentle Yoga - 6 weeks
30. 00
40. 00
Gentle Yoga - 7 weeks
45. 00
55. 00
Gentle
Yoga - 8 weeks
50. 00
60. 00
Gentle Yoga ( Pay as you go)
9. 00
11. 00
Hand & Foot and Canasta
Card Games
4. 00
6. 00
Indoor
Kite Flyers
4. 00
6. 00
Kurling
4. 00
6. 00
Mahjong
4. 00
6. 00
Mah Jong - 6 weeks
50. 00
60. 00
Old Guys
Poker
4. 00
6. 00
Pickleball ( must be a member)
3. 00
N/ A
Pole Walking ( Pay as you go)
4. 00
6. 00
Shuffleboard
4. 00
6. 00
Social Partner Dance - 5 weeks
31. 25
41. 25
Stepping It Up - 7 weeks
35. 00
45. 00
Stepping It Up ( Pay as you go)
9. 00
11. 00
Stitch & Chatter/ Ragged Edge Quilters
4. 00
6. 00
Strength & Tone for Active Agers - 4 weeks
30. 00
40. 00
Strength & Tone for Active Agers - 5 weeks
35. 00
45. 00
Strength
and Tone for Active Agers - 6 weeks
45. 00
50. 00
55. 00
Strength and Tone for Active Agers - 7 weeks
60. 00
Strength & Tone for Active Agers ( Pay as you go)
9. 00
11. 00
Tai Chi - 5 weeks
35. 00
45. 00
Tai Chi - 8 weeks
55. 00
65. 00
Tai Chi ( Pay as you go)
9. 00
11. 00
Tech Help - 6 classes
45. 00
55. 00
Ukelele
Lessons - 6 weeks
37. 50
45. 00
WOW
Bingo
Free
Free
Zumba - 8 weeks
50. 00
60. 00
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Schedule " L" of By-law 3- 2026
Active Living Centre Fees
Fee Description
2026 Fees
Non -Member
2026 Fees
Other Fees/ Notes
Worksho - s
Computer Help
20. 00
20. 00
Art Your Service - Daily Virtual Classes & Socials
Free
Free
Bus Tri - s
Prices vary as per each individual trip
Art Studio
Acrylics Painting - 3 sessions
80. 00
90. 00
Crafting Class - per class
15. 00
25. 00
Crochet
Lessons - 6 sessions
65. 00
75. 00
Felting Workshop - 1 session
55. 00
65. 00
Painting Class - per class
25. 00
35. 00
Water Colours Painting - 3 sessions
80. 00
90. 00
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