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The Corporation of The Town of The Blue Mountains
By-law Number 2025 -lol
Being a By-law for Fees related to Planning Matters and Engineering Services
Whereas in accordance with Section 69(1) of the Planning Act, the Council of The Corporation
of the Town of The Blue Mountains considers it necessary to establish a tariff of fees made in
respect of planning matters, with such tariff designed to meet only the anticipated cost to the
municipality, or to a committee of adjustment, the cost of processing of each type of
application provided for in the tariff;
Whereas in accordance with Section 391 of the Municipal Act, 2001, $.0. 2001, c. 25, the
Council of The Corporation of the Town of The Blue Mountains considers it necessary to impose
fees or charges on persons for services or activities rendered under these Acts;
And Whereas the Council of The Corporation of the Town of The Blue Mountains has held a
Public Meeting before passing this By-law and has provided notice of the Public Meeting and its
intention to pass this By-law and made available to members of the public information with
respect to the Fees related to Planning Matters and Engineering Services;
And Whereas the Council of The Corporation of the Town of The Blue Mountains will phase in
the full rate of Planning Fees and immediately implement the Engineering Fees;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Town of The Blue Mountains hereby
enacts as follows:
1. That the Planning Fees and Other Planning Fees identified under Schedule “A” and Schedule
“B” shall be phased in accordance with the following:
Phase Fee Fee Schedule Effective Date
Step 1 80% of Full Fee + CPI Schedule A-1 January 1, 2026
Schedule B-1
Step 2 90% of Full Fee + CPI Schedule A-2 January 1, 2027
Schedule B-2
Step 3 100% of Full Fee + CPI Schedule A-3 January 1, 2028
Schedule B-3
*CPI = Consumer Price Index
2. That Schedule “A” Planning Fees attached hereto which is hereby declared to form part of
this By-law.
3. That Schedule “B” Other Planning Fees attached hereto which is hereby declared to form
part this By-law.
4. That Schedule “C” Engineering Fees attached hereto which is hereby declared to form part
of this By-law.
5. That By-law 2022-14, being a By-law for Fees related to Planning Matters and Engineering
Services all other By-laws is hereby repealed.
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And Further, that this By-law shall come into force and take effect upon the enactment thereof.
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Enacted and passed this20_ / day of 2025.
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Andrea Matrosovs, Mayor
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The Corporation of The Town of The Blue Mountains
By-law No. 2025 - {7/
Schedule A — Planning Fees
Administration, Refunding, Other Fees, and Lapsing/Closing of Planning Applications
A. Application Fees are phased in at 80%, 90% and 100% of the full rate, plus the cumulative
increase of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) calculated annually, and effective as of the dates
contained in this By-law.
B. Application Fees are cumulative save and except where noted otherwise.
C. 50% of the Planning Fee may be refunded at the sole discretion of the Director of Planning
and Building Services if Public Notice, if applicable, has been provided and/or prior to the
preparation of a Planning Staff Report related to the matter.
D. The Director of Planning and Building Services may assign fees other than noted, provided
s/he has regard to the services and related costs provided by the Town of The Blue
Mountains.
E. An application, save for one that has received Draft Plan Approval, that has not been acted
on in 12 months may, at the sole determination of the Director of Planning and Building
Services, be deemed to be abandoned and lapsed/closed.
Definitions
“Gross Floor Area” means the total floor area of a building or structure, including floor levels
located above and below grade, measured to the outside face of all exterior walls;
“Individual Scale” means a proposal that contains less than or equal to 2 units;
“Large Scale” means a proposal that contains more than 50 units or, a proposal that contains a
non-residential gross floor area exceeding 2,000 square metres or, a proposal that contains a
mixture of units and non-residential uses exceeding 2,000 square metres of gross floor area;
“Mid-Scale” means a proposal that contains more than 10 units and less than or equal to 50
units or a proposal that contains a non-residential gross floor area exceeding 1,000 square
metres and less than or equal to 2,000 square metres or, a proposal that contains a mixture of
units and non-residential uses exceeding 1,000 square metres of gross floor area and less than
or equal to 2,000 square metres of gross floor area;
“Mixed-use Building” means a building containing a mixture of units and non-residential uses;
“Non-residential Gross Floor Area” means the total floor area of a non-residential building or
structure, including floor levels located above and below grade, measured to the outside face
of all exterior walls;
“Small Scale” means a proposal that contains more than 2 units and less than or equal to 10
units or, a proposal that contains a non-residential gross floor area less than or equal to 1,000
square metres or, a proposal that contains a mixture of units and non-residential uses less than
or equal to 1,000 square metres of gross floor area and includes Short Term Accommodation
premise as defined by the applicable Zoning By-law (2013-13);
“Unit” means a residential dwelling unit, commercial resort unit, a short term accommodation
unit and/or any similar type of unit but does not include a unit within a nursing home or similar
institutional facility.
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See Schedule “B” for other planning fees.
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The Corporation of The Town of The Blue Mountains
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Schedule A-1— Planning Fees (continued)
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Item Application Type Fee Security Deposit
Fi - Official Plan Amendment” Co = <P
Late Scale a a 231583 65,000
Mid-Scale a —s559 7 5-000
Small Scale $27,336 $2,500
~ Individual Scale _ $25,252 $0
2. Zoning By-law Amendment
Large Scale $22,129 $5,000
MidScale a 619,955 7 ~ $6,000
Small Scale $19,102 $2,500
“Individual Scale _ CST yo
Temporary Use 85559 $2,500
“3, Draft Plan of Subdivision/Condominium I
_— Large Scale ; en ae ge 0007
_ Mid-Scale $35,906 $5,000
Small Scale $28,693 ~—-§2,500
4, Site Plan Review
ee Scale Os Sa “$6007
- Mid-Scale $29,555 $5,000
~ Small Scale $14,560 $2,500
Individual Scale oo $5,817 7 a 0)
5. Minor Variance*
- Minor Variance Sen ——334 6
Minor Variance Incidental $839 $0
Consent OT oe
Lot Addition (Boundary Adjustment) $3,313 per property SO
~ Validationof Title = 81,7640 $0
LotCreation = ts $5,296 $0
cacement Bs $3313 —s ce
“7 Bart Lot Control Deering Bye nate . ae
Large Scale $2,924 SO
Mid-Scale OO a . $2,924 sO
~Gmallgcale . 9278 ey
Individual Scale . $2,278 SO
1 Including applications pursuant to Sections 45(1), (2) & (3) of the Planning Act.
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The Corporation of The Town of The Blue Mountains
By-law No. 2025 - {2/
Schedule A-2 — Planning Fees (continued)
Effective Date January 1, 2027
1 Including applications pursuant to Sections 45(1), (2) & (3) of the Planning Act.
Item Application Type Fee Security Deposit
1 Official Plan Amendment ’ oan ani een
a Large Scale .. Sa 50”
Mid-Scale $32,804
Small Scale $30,753
"Individual Scale $28,408
2. Zoning By-law Amendment
Large Scale $24,895 $5,000
"Mid-Scale— $22,449 $5,000
Small Scale $21,490 $2,500
“Individual Scale sig.549 mT
Temporary Use $17,504 $2,500
3. Draft Plan of Subdivision/Condominium 7 a
Large Scale . $53,031 $5,000
Mid-Scale $40,394 $5,000
~ Small Scale $32,280 $2,500
4. Site Plan Review
| Large Scale $37,928 $5,000
Mid-Scale $33,249 $5,000
Small Scale $16,380 $2,500
Individual Scale $6,544 SO
5. Minor Variance!
— Minor Variance : - $2,658 $0.
Minor Variance Incidental $944 $O
6 Consent ee
: Lot Addition (Boundary Adjustment) $3,727 per property sO
Validationof Title = $1985 $0)
~VotCreation “S588 a5
Easement $3,727 SO
7. Part Lot Control/Deeming By-law Oe .
Large Scale $3,289 0)
“Mid-Scale $3,289 $0
Small Scale — $2,563 $0
Individual Scale $2,563 0)
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The Corporation of The Town of The Blue Mountains
By-law No. 2025 - (/
Schedule A-3 — Planning Fees (continued)
Effective Date January 1, 2028
Item Application Type Fee Security Deposit
‘1. Official Plan Amendment | - :
ae Large Scale — _ ia 578 i500
- Mid-Scale _— a Be ag 35 00
Small Scale $34,171 $2,500
Individual Scale ee ies
2. Zoning By-law Amendment
Large Scale $27,662 $5,000
Mid-Scale - «$24,944 7 $5,000
Small Scale $23,878 $2,500
Individual Scale _ $17,277, St)
Temporary Use SCT” Sanne “2500
3 Draft Plan of Subdivision/Condominium _ So
ae Large Scale - nena gee gg 55.500
Mid-Scale $44,883 $5,000
SmallScale — $35,867 $2,500
4, Site Plan Review
~ Large Scale - aie 60
Mid-Scale $36,944 $5,000
Small Scale $18,201 $2,500
~ Individual Scale oe OO _ $7,272 - _ $0
5. Minor Variance?
- MinorVariance Oo $2954 $0 -
Minor Variance Incidental . $1,049 6)
6 Consent ae ot
. Lot Addition (Boundary Adjustment) $4,142 per property sO
~ Validation of Title Yanan S07
‘\otCreation +7 go
casement ns a gg
7. Part Loe Control Dearoing By lew ee ne
Large Scale $3,655 8)
MidScale ———“ ge an
“small Scale ne 32 B48
Individual Scale $2,848
1 Including applications pursuant to Sections 45(1), (2) & (3) of the Planning Act.
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The Corporation of The Town of The Blue Mountains
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Schedule A — Planning Fees (continued)
Notes:
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Application fees are cumulative except where noted otherwise.
The Security Deposit is a deposit which is for specialized peer review and/or legal services
deemed required by the Town and for any other extraordinary expenses incurred by the
Town as a result of the process. Such Security Deposit is to be maintained by the applicant
at the rate required. For multiple applications only one security fee shall be required. In
some instances, due to the complexity of a proposal, an additional Security Deposit may be
determined to be required by the Director of Planning and Building Services.
Where a Zoning By-law Amendment proceeds in conjunction with an Official Plan
Amendment, a 25% reduction in the Zoning By-law Amendment Fee applies.
Where a Site Plan Application proceeds in conjunction with another type of planning
application, a 25% reduction in the Site Plan Review Fee applies.
In the instance of a Draft Plan of Condominium which is proceeding by way of a Site Plan
Application, the greater fee found in Sections 3 or 4 above will apply.
if the proposal has received approval from the approval authority for more than 24 months
and an agreement has not yet been executed, an additional fee of $500 shall apply.
50% of the Planning Fee may be refunded at the sole discretion of the Director of Planning
and Building Services if Public Notice, if applicable, has been provided and/or prior to the
preparation of a Planning Staff Report related to the matter.
An application, save for one that has received Draft Plan Approval, that has not been acted
on in 12 months may, at the sole determination of the Director of Planning and Building
Services, be deemed to be abandoned and lapsed/closed.
In the instance of an amendment or modification to an existing Agreement, including
amendments so as to change the terms and/or conditions of the Agreement, 50% of the
Standard Agreement Fee shall apply (see Schedule B).
10. The Director of Planning and Development Services may assign fees other than noted
provided s/he has regard to the services and related costs provided by the Town of The Blue
Mountains. This may include assignment of review to external parties in circumstances
deemed unique, special or priority by the Director of Planning and Building Services and the
Chief Administrative Officer, and in accordance with the appropriate Town purchasing
policies.
11. The proponent must make a written request to the Director of Planning and Building
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Services for refunds and/or the release of securities held by the Town.
Interest is not paid on fees and/or security deposits.
All fees may be adjusted annually by an amount equal to the consumer price index (CPI) for
Canada, as determined by Statistics Canada averaged over the preceding 12 months.
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The Corporation of The Town of The Blue Mountains
By-law No. 2025 - (/
Schedule B-1
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Other Planning Fees
owned land
Item ; Application Type Fee
1. Standard Agreement Fee (for agreements not included in $7,748
other processes outlined in Schedule A) - 7 7
2. Reactivating an application that has not been acted on in 50% of the current applicable
3. Re-notification Fee° 50% of the application fee
4. Information Meeting Request Form $200
5. Pre-Consultation Fee $400
6. Telecommunication Towers _ $6,204
7. Minor Red Line Revision comments to the County of Grey $4,860 a
or Local Planning Appeals Tribunal — Red Line Revision or
Minor Change to Conditions _
8. Changes to Draft Plan/Draft Plan Conditions 50% of the current applicable
i Oo fe(s) $4,860
9. Draft Plan Extension comments to the County of Grey or $1,704
Local Planning Appeals Tribunal — Extension of Draft Plan
Approval
10. Removal of the Holding “-h” symbol $2,748
11. Local Planning Appeals Tribunal Attendance® $1, 476 for the first day or
portion thereof + $704 for
each additional
day or portion thereof’
12. Draft Plan Approval Clearance Letter to the County of Grey $2,276
______ or Local Planning Appeals Tribunal
13. Red Line Revision to a Site Plan Agreement $4,225
14. Change to a Condition of Consent $1,305
15. Condominium Exemption comments to the ‘County of Grey $4,223
16. Renewable Energy Projects? $1,476
17. Provision of comments to the Niagara Escarpment $486
_ Commission on Development Control Permits
18. Provision of comments to the Niagara Escarpment | $933
Commission on Niagara Escarpment Commission
Amendments or to the County of Grey on County Official
19. Processing of i inquiries related to acquisition of Town” $5,568
In addition to the payment of any application fee and security deposits, all costs incurred by the
municipality to advertise a Notice of Public Meeting regarding an application in a local newspaper shall
also be bourne by the applicant.
4 An application, save for one that has received Draft Plan Approval, that has not been acted on in 12 months may, at the
sole determination of the Director of Planning and Building Services, be deemed to be abandoned and subsequently
lapsed/closed.
5 In the instance where an advertised Public Open House/Meeting is deferred and/or rescheduled at the request of the
proponent.
6 For each Town employee where same attends a Local Planning Appeals Tribunal Hearing in support of an application
that has been “approved” by the Council of the Town of The Blue Mountains.
7 Plus $880 for each additional day or portion thereof.
8 including those within the Niagara Escarpment Development Control Area.
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The Corporation of The Town of The Blue Mountains
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Schedule B-2
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Other Planning Fees
Item Application Type Fee
1. Standard Agreement Fee (for agreements notincludedin $8,716 -
other processes outlined in Schedule A)
2. Reactivating an application thathasnotbeenactedonin 50%ofthe current applicable
12 months* fee(s)
3. Re-notification Fee 50% of the application fee
4. “Information Meeting Request Form | 7 $225
5. Pre-Consultation Fee $450
6 Telecommunication Towers _ _ 7 $6,980
7. . Minor Red Line Revision comments to the County of Grey _ $5,468
or Local Planning Appeals Tribunal — Red Line Revision or
Minor Change to Conditions
8. Changes to Draft Plan/Draft Plan Conditions 50% of the current applicable
i oe . fee(s) $5,468
9, Draft Plan Extension comments to the County of Grey or $1,917 _
Local Planning Appeals Tribunal — Extension of Draft Plan
Approval
10. Removal of the Holding “-h” symbol $3,091
11. ‘Local Planning Appeals Tribunal Attendance® $1,660 for the first day or
portion thereof + $792 for
each additional day or portion
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12. Draft Plan Approval Clearance Letter to the County of Grey $2, 561
or Local Planning Appeals Tribunal ;
13. Red Line Revision to a Site Plan Agreement $4,753
14. Change to a Condition of Consent $1,468
15. Condominium Exemption comments to the County of Grey $4,751
16. Renewable Energy Projects® $1,660
17, Provision of comments to the Niagara Escarpment $547
_ Commission o on Development Control Permits oo
18. Provision of comments to the Niagara Escarpment $1,050
Commission on Niagara Escarpment Commission
Amendments or to the County of Grey on County Official
Plan Amendments
19. Processing of inquiries related to acquisition of Town $6,264
owned land
in addition to the payment of any application fee and security deposits, all costs incurred by the
municipality to advertise a Notice of Public Meeting regarding an application in a local newspaper shall
also be bourne by the applicant.
4 An application, save for one that has received Draft Plan Approval, that has not been acted on in 12 months may, at the
sole determination of the Director of Planning and Building Services, be deemed to be abandoned and subsequently
lapsed/closed.
5 In the instance where an advertised Public Open House/Meeting is deferred and/or rescheduled at the request of the
proponent.
6 For each Town employee where same attends a Local Planning Appeals Tribunal Hearing in support of an application
that has been “approved” by the Council of the Town of The Blue Mountains.
7 Plus $880 for each additional day or portion thereof.
8 Including those within the Niagara Escarpment Development Control Area.
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The Corporation of The Town of The Blue Mountains
By-law No. 2025 - (5 |
Schedule B-3
Effective Date January 1, 2028
Other Planning Fees
Item Application Type Fee
1. Standard Agreement Fee (for agreements not included in _ $9,685
__ other processes outlined in Schedule A) - 7 7
2. Reactivating an application that has not been acted on in 50% of the current applicable
12 months" _fee(s) |
3. Re-notification Fee? 50% of the application fee
4. Information Meeting Request Form $250
5. Pre-Consultation Fee $500
6. Telecommunication Towers | $7,756
7. Minor Red Line Revision comments to the County of Grey $6,076
or Local Planning Appeals Tribunal — Red Line Revision or
Minor Change to Conditions
8. Changes to Draft Plan/Draft Plan Conditions 50% of the current applicable
i f(s) $6,076
9. Draft Plan Extension comments to the County of Grey or $2,130
Local Planning Appeals Tribunal — Extension of Draft Plan
Approval
10. Removal of the Holding “ch” symbol $3,435
11. Local Planning Appeals Tribunal Attendance® $1,845 for the first day or portion
thereof + $880 for each additional
day or portion thereof’
12. Draft Plan Approval Clearance Letter tothe County ofGrey $2,846
_____or Local Planning Appeals Tribunal - oe ;
13. Red Line Revision to a Site Plan Agreement _ $5,282
14. Change to a Condition of Consent $1,632
15. Condominium Exemption comments to the County of Grey $5,279
16. Renewable Energy Projects® $1,845
17. Provision of comments to the Niagara Escarpment $608
Commission on Development Control Permits oo
18. Provision of comments to the Niagara Escarpment | $1,167
Commission on Niagara Escarpment Commission
Amendments or to the County of Grey on County Official
Plan Amendments —
19. Processing of inquiries related to acquisition of Town $6,960
owned land
In addition to the payment of any application fee and security deposits, all costs incurred by the
municipality to advertise a Notice of Public Meeting regarding an application in a local newspaper shall
also be bourne by the applicant.
4 An application, save for one that has received Draft Plan Approval, that has not been acted on in 12 months may, at the
sole determination of the Director of Planning and Building Services, be deemed to be abandoned and subsequently
lapsed/closed.
5 In the instance where an advertised Public Open House/Meeting is deferred and/or rescheduled at the request of the
proponent.
6 For each Town employee where same attends a Local Planning Appeals Tribunal Hearing in support of an application
that has been “approved” by the Council of the Town of The Blue Mountains.
7 Plus $880 for each additional day or portion thereof.
8 Including those within the Niagara Escarpment Development Control Area.
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Schedule C
Engineering Fees
_Item___ Application Type Fee Minimum Fee
1. Technical Review Fee - Plan of Subdivision/ 7 _
Condominium/Site Plan Submissions??°4+2
_Large Scale $16,395, $0
Mid-Scale _ $8,200 _ $0
Smal Scale a - ——~“B ps _ 5
Individual Scale $2,185 $0
Additional Submission (4 Submission or $50 per lot/block/unit
more)
2. Work Fees for Subdivision/Condominium/
Site Plan?
LargeScale —_ 6.10% $5,630
Mid-Scale a 610% a a3.600°
Small Scale 6.10% $2,785 _
Individual Scale 10% ; $4,115
Pre-Servicing* can ne ae oe
Re-inspection’ 55 . cere VO a OS nse
Large Scale a * Sn so
Mid-Seale nun Fas a eo
Small Scale $1,015 $O
Where an Official Plan Amendment and/or Zoning By-law Amendment and/or Draft Plan are processed concurrently,
the greatest single fee shall apply.
Interest is not paid on fees and/or prepayment deposits.
The Director of Planning and Building Services may assign certain matters to external parties in circumstances
jointly deemed unique, special or priority by the Director of Planning and Building Services and the Chief
Administrative Officer, and in accordance with the appropriate Town purchasing policies.
The Technical Review Fee is a one-time non-refundable payment and is intended as a partial payment of the technical review,
Agreement administration and/or similar expenses incurred by the Town prior to execution of an Agreement. This fee is
required upon 1*t submission of required Engineering & Technical information and prior to provision of comments by the Town.
The Technical Review Fee is a portion of the Works Fees. The remainder of Works Fees are paid. If the proponent elects not to
proceed with the project and the Town has NOT commenced a review, the Technical Review Fee may be returned upon request
and at the discretion of the Director of Planning and Building Services. If the proponent elects not to proceed with the project
and the Town has commenced a review, but no comments have been provided in writing, 50% of the Technical Review Fee may
be returned upon request. If the proponent elects not to proceed with the project and the Town has both reviewed the
submission and provided comments, no amount of the Technical Review Fee will be returned.
In the instance of a fourth or subsequent engineering/technical submission, an additional fee of $50 per lot and/or block for
within the Plan of Subdivision or Condominium will apply as determined by the Director of Planning and Building Services and is
not refundable.
In the instance of a fourth or subsequent engineering/technical submission, an additional fee of $50 per equivalent unit within a
Site Plan will apply as determined by the Director of Planning and Building Services and is not refundable. The Works Fee is due
at the time of execution of the applicable Agreement. Should the Technical Review Fee exceed the required Works Fee, the
Technical Review Fee will be refunded to the greater of the required Works Fee or the minimum fee amount. in the event that
the project does not proceed by cancellation of the Agreement, the Works Fee may be refunded to an amount determined by
the Director of Planning and Building Services.
The Works Fee is due at the time of execution of the applicable Agreement. Should the Technical Review Fee exceed the
required Works Fee, the Technical Review Fee will be refunded to the greater of the required Works Fee or the minimum fee
amount. In the event that the project does not proceed by cancellation of the Agreement, the Works Fee may be refunded to an
amount determined by the Director of Planning and Development Services.
The Pre-Servicing Fee is a 3.56% charge that is to be credited against the Works Fee. in the event that the project does not
proceed by cancellation of the Agreement, the Pre-Servicing Fee may be refunded to an amount determined by the Director of
Planning and Building Services.
In the event that a second or subsequent site inspection is required by the Town in response to a request for a Certificate of
Preliminary Acceptance of Basic Services, Completion, or Final Acceptance, an additional site re-inspection fee will be required
prior to the re-inspection taking place.
in the event that a site inspection is required for the purpose of enforcing an order under the terms of the applicable Agreement
an additional site re-inspection fee will be required.
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