Fees and Charges By-law No. 14-2026 (Consolidated April 14, 2026)
Thorold, Ontario
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Consolidated By-Law
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF THOROLD
BY-LAW NO. 14-2026
A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH AND CONSOLIDATE FEES AND CHARGES TO
BE COLLECTED BY THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF THOROLD
WHEREAS sections 8, 9 and 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25
(hereinafter referred to as the "Municipal Act"), authorize a municipality to pass by-laws
necessary or desirable for municipal purposes, and in particular paragraph 3 of
subsection 11(2) authorizes by-laws respecting the financial management of the
municipality;
AND WHEREAS subsection 391(1) of the Municipal Act provides that sections 9 and 11
of that Act authorize a municipality to impose fees or charges on any class of persons
for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of the municipality and for the
use of the municipality's property, including property under its control;
AND WHEREAS subsection 391(2) of the Municipal Act provides that a fee or charge
imposed for capital costs related to services or activities may be imposed on persons
not receiving an immediate benefit from the services or activities but who will receive a
benefit at some later point in time;
AND WHEREAS subsection 391(3) of the Municipal Act provides that the costs included
in a fee or charge may include costs incurred by the municipality or local board related
to administration, enforcement and the establishment, acquisition and replacement of
capital assets;
AND WHEREAS subsection 391(4) of the Municipal Act provides that a fee or charge
may be imposed 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 states that, in the event of a
conflict between a fee or charges by-law and the Municipal Act, or any other act or
regulation made under any other act, the by-law prevails;
AND WHEREAS Section 398 of the Municipal Act authorizes municipalities to add
amounts owing for fees and charges to the tax roll;
AND WHEREAS Section 69(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 (hereinafter referred to
as the "Planning Act"), states 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 in respect of the
processing of each type of application provided for in the tariff;
AND WHEREAS Section 7(1)(c) of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23,
(hereinafter referred to as the "Building Code Act"), as amended, states that the council
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of a municipality may require the payment of fees on applications for and on the
issuance of permits, requiring the payment of fees for maintenance inspections, and
prescribing the amounts of the fees;
AND WHEREAS Section 7(2) of the Building Code Act states that the total amount of
the fees authorized under section 7(1)(c) must not exceed the anticipated reasonable
costs of the principal authority to administer and enforce the Building Code Act in its
area of jurisdiction.
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Thorold wishes to
establish and maintain a list of services, activities and the use of property subject to
fees or charges and the amount of each fee or charge;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City
of Thorold enacts as follows:
DEFINITIONS
1. In this By-law:
(a) "CAO" means Chief Administrative Officer for the Corporation of the City of
Thorold.
(b) "City" means the Corporation of the City of Thorold.
(c) "City Solicitor" means the City Solicitor for the City, or a person retained by
the City to provide legal advice to the City, or a person authorized by the City
Solicitor to act as a designate for the purposes of this By-law.
(d) "Clerk" means the City Clerk for the City of Thorold, and/or person authorized
to act as a designate for the purposes of this By-law.
(e) "Council" means Council of The Corporation of the City of Thorold.
(f) "Director" can mean any of the Directors of Development Services, Finance,
Fire & Emergency Services, Operations and Community Services, the City
Clerk, and/or the person authorized to act as a designate for the purposes of
this By-law.
(g) "Department" means a department of the City.
(h) "Division" means a division within a Department.
(i) "Effective Date" means the date that a fee or charge comes or came into
effect, or where applicable, the date range that a fee or charge is in force and
effect.
(j) "Fire & Emergency Services" means the division of the Department of Fire
and Emergency Services for the City, being a fire department within the
meaning of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 4, and
is deemed to include any fire department personnel of the Fire and
Emergency Services Division.
(k) "Fire Chief" means the Fire Chief for the City or a person authorized by the
Fire Chief to act as a designate for the purposes of this By-law.
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(l) "Person" includes an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation,
municipal corporation, unincorporated association or organization, trust, and a
natural person in his or her capacity as a trustee, executor, administrator, or
other legal representative.
(m)"property" means any public or private real property within the City, including
buildings, structures and erections of any nature and kind in or upon such
lands, but excludes real property owned by the Federal or Provincial Crown.
(n) "property owner" means the registered owner of property or any person, firm
or corporation having control over or possession of the property or any portion
thereof, including a property manager, mortgagee in possession, receiver and
manager, trustee and trustee in bankruptcy.
(o) "Treasurer" means the Director of Finance and Treasurer for the City or a
person authorized by the Director of Finance and Treasurer to act as a
designate for the purposes of this By-law.
SCHEDULES TO THIS BY-LAW
2. The fees and charges identified in the Schedules attached hereto shall be
imposed by the City for those services, activities or uses of property provided by
the City.
3. The following Schedules are attached to and form part of this By-law:
Schedule "A"
Administration and Legislative Services Fees
Schedule "B"
Finance Department Fees
Schedule "C"
Fire and Emergency Services Fees
Schedule "D"
Planning Division Fees
Schedule "E"
Building Division Fees
Schedule "F"
Public Works and Community Services/Recreation Fees
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
4. Subject to sections 5 and 6, the Treasurer is authorized to carry out the
administration of this By-law, including but not limited to the enforcement thereof
and the collection activity, and for instructing the City Solicitor to take such legal
action as may be considered appropriate.
5. Where a Schedule to this By-law states that the CAO, or a Director has the
authority to impose a new fee, waive, reduce or otherwise vary a fee or charge,
Council hereby delegates to the CAO or the Director, as applicable, and their
designate, the authority to impose a new fee, waive, reduce or otherwise vary the
fee or charge for the item concerned, in accordance with the general criteria for
any such imposition of a new fee, waiver, reduction or variation as set out in the
Schedule with respect to that item.
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6. The power under section 5 of this By-law to impose a new fee may be used,
subject to the requirements of the Municipal Act, where a new program or service
is being offered by the City in response to market demand, to maximize usage of
City facilities and locations, or for promotional or trial purposes. In imposing the
new fee or charge, the CAO or Director, or designate, as the case may be, shall
have regard to all applicable City criteria and policies, and the direct and indirect
costs to the City to deliver the new program or service. The new fee or charge
imposed shall be added to the applicable Schedule of this By-law as soon as it is
practicable.
GENERAL
7. Subject to sections 5 and 6 of this By-law, no request by any person for
documentary, written or printed information relating to any land, building or
structure in the City, or request for services or activities provided by the City, or
request to use the City's property or any application specified in the column
entitled "Fee Description" of a Schedule, shall be processed unless and until the
person requesting the information, services, activities, use of property or
application, as the case may be, has paid the fee or charge in the prescribed
amount set out in the "Fee Amount" column of the applicable Schedule, or
arrangements satisfactory to the Treasurer or CAO have been made.
8. The fees and charges approved and imposed under the Schedules listed in this
By-law are subject to any adjustment authorized by a statute, regulation or by-
law in respect of the calculation or administration of a fee or charge, such
adjustment to be effective as provided for in such statute, regulation or by-law.
9. Despite section 2 and section 16, any fee or charge:
a) included in a valid agreement entered into by the City and one or more other
parties shall be the approved and imposed fee or charge for the service,
activity or use of property specified.
10.
The fees and charges as listed in the Schedules to this By-law will be subject to
Harmonized Sales Tax (H.S.T.) where applicable.
11.
The fees and charges imposed by this By-law are due and payable:
a) at the time of the transaction for which the fee or charge is imposed; or
b) if subsection 11(a) is not applicable, upon the due date specified in any
request or invoice issued by the City, or by any other body acting on behalf
of the City to any person in connection with a fee or charge imposed by this
By-law.
12.
Payment is due within 30 days of the invoice date. With the exception of
Government bodies, interest will accrue on overdue accounts at a rate of
1.25% compounded and applied every 30 days until paid, unless precluded by
contract, by-law or legislation.
13.
All unpaid fees or charges imposed by this By-law on a person are a debt due
to the City and the City may take such action as it considers necessary and as
permitted by law to collect the debt.
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14.
The City may use a registered collection agency to collect any unpaid fee or
charge, including interest charged pursuant to section 12, and the collection
agency's fees, as approved by the City, shall be added to the unpaid amounts
to become the total amount payable to the collection agency.
15.
Where all or part of a fee or charge imposed by this By-law remains unpaid,
such fee or charge, including interest and any other eligible recovery, may be
added to the tax roll for the following property and collected in the same
manner as municipal taxes, as follows:
a) where the fee or charge relates to the provision of a service or thing to a
property, it may be added to the tax roll for the property to which the service
or thing was provided; and
b) in all other cases, it may be added to the tax roll for any property owned by
the person responsible for payment of the fee or charge.
16.
The fees and charges set out in the "Fee Amount" column of each Schedule,
and any applicable taxes and surcharges, are approved and imposed
commencing on the Effective Date set out in each Schedule, and where no
date is listed, as of the date this By-law comes into force and effect.
DELETIONS, TRANSITION AND ENACTMENT
17. (1) Where this By-law establishes a fee or charge for a service, activity, or use of
property, and a fee or charge for the same service, activity, or use of property is
set out in a different by-law or policy that came into force before the effective
date of this By-law, the following shall apply in the event of an inconsistency:
a) the earlier by-law or policy shall remain in full force and effect except to
the extent of the inconsistency;
b) the amount of the fee or charge set out in the earlier by-law or policy is
deemed to be amended to conform to the amount established in this By-
law; and
c) the amount established in this By-law shall prevail and apply.
(2) For greater certainty, any fee or charge established by a by-law or policy in
force prior to the effective date of this By-law that is not set out in this By-law
shall continue in full force and effect until it is amended or repealed, or until this
By-law is amended to include such fee or charge, including by the addition of a
Schedule.
18.
Should any part of this By-law, including any part of a Schedule attached
hereto, be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or of no
force, it is the stated intention of Council that such invalid part of this By-law
shall be severable from this By-law and that the remainder of this By-law,
including the remainder of each Schedule, as applicable, shall continue to
operate and be in force.
19.
Words importing the singular number shall include the plural, and words
importing the masculine gender shall include the feminine, and the converse of
the foregoing also applies, unless the context of the By-law otherwise requires.
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20.
A citation of or reference to a by-law or other enactment, including reference to
a City Policy, is deemed to be a citation of or reference to the by-law,
enactment or policy as amended or updated from time to time.
21.
This By-law may be referred to as the "Fees and Charges By-law".
22.
That this By-law shall come into force and effect on the 24th day of March,
2026.
Terry Ugulini, Mayor
Nicholas Debono, City Clerk
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AMENDEMENT HISTORY
Amending By-law and
Approval Date
Summary
By-law 17-2026, approved at the April
14, 2026, Council meeting
Implemented Water and Wastewater rates
effective April 14, 2026, and updated other
fees outlined in Report DF 4-2026.
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
NOTE: For fees marked "T" (taxable), HST is charged in
addition to the listed fee, where applicable.
Schedule "A" - Administration and Legislative Services
Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount
HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
VITAL STATISTICS
Marriage License
Each
$134.50
E
Civil Marriage Ceremony (between 9 am and 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday)
Each
$250.00
T
Civil Marriage Ceremony (after 3:30 pm, or on Saturday or Sunday, where
available)
Each
$350.00
T
Witnesses for Marriage Ceremony (2 required)
Each (if provided by the City,
and only provided at
ceremonies taking place at
City Hall)
$25.00
T
Mileage (for offsite marriage ceremonies)
Per km, round-trip, measured
from City Hall if ceremony is
during working hours;
measured from officiant's
residence if after hours
Department of Finance
Annual Rate
(2026: $0.73/km)
E
Clean up fee for marriage ceremonies (if required)
Per ceremony
$75.00
T
Non-refundable booking fee for marriage ceremony
Per ceremony
$50.00
T
Rehearsal fee for marriage ceremonies
Per ceremony (if requested)
$100.00
T
Burial permit/death registration
Each
$22.00
E
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Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount
HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
BUSINESS LICENSES
Bed and Breakfast License
Annual License Fee (plus the inspections noted below)
Fire & Emergency Services inspection
Building department inspection
Each
$100.00
$200.00
$75.00
E
T
E
Late Renewal Fee (after January 31 - plus the inspections noted below)
Fire & Emergency Services inspection
Building department inspection
Each
$150.00
$200.00
$75.00
E
T
E
Transferal Fee
Each
$25.00
T
Sign Fee
Each
$25.00
T
Appeal Fee
Each
$250.00
T
Refreshment Vehicle License
Annual License Fee (plus the inspections noted below)
Fire & Emergency Services inspection
Each
$200.00
$200.00
E
T
Daily License Fee
Each
$50.00
E
License Replacement Fee
Each
$10.00
T
Appeal of Decision to Revoke License
Each
$250.00
T
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Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount
HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
Group Homes
Annual License Fee (plus the inspections noted below)
Fire & Emergency Services inspection
Each
Each
$150.00
$100.00
E
T
TEMPORARY NOISE PERMIT
Non-Refundable Application Fee
Each
$75.00
E
Appeal Fee
Each
$250.00
E
Inspection Fee (where required)
Each
$75.00
T
LOTTERIES
Bingo not exceeding $5000
Each
3% of prize value
E
Raffle $1001 to $50,000
Each
3% of prize value
E
Raffle $1000 or less
Each
$30.00
E
Bazaar $500 or less
Each
$15.00
E
Break Open Ticket (Nevada) $900 per unit (maximum)
Each
3% of prize value
E
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1 NOTE: The City of Thorold only offers Commissioner of Oaths service. We do not certify true copies of documents.
Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount
HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
ANIMALS
Kennel License
Early Registration (on or before December 31 of prior year)
Each
$150.00
E
Late Registration (January 1 to December 31 of current year)
Each
$200.00
E
Dog License
Sterilized dog (November 1 to December 31 of prior year)
Each
$25.00
T
Unsterilized dog (November 1 to December 31 of prior year)
Each
$50.00
T
Dangerous Dog
Each
$50.00
T
Late Registration (in addition to base license fees)
Each
$10.00
T
COMMISSIONER OF OATHS1
City of Thorold Forms
Each
NIL
Pension Forms
Each
NIL
Thorold Resident - all other documents - first document
Each
$20.00
T
Thorold Resident - all other documents - subsequent documents
Each
$5.00
T
Non-Resident - all other documents - first document
Each
$30.00
T
Non-Resident - all other documents - subsequent documents
Each
$5.00
T
Preparation of documents (in addition to commissioning fee)
Each
$30.00
T
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Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount
HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
Application Fee
Each
$5.00
E
For request for access under subsection 17(1)
Each
$25.00
E
For request for access under subsection 37(1)
Each
$10.00
E
For request for access under subsection 36(2)
Each
$10.00
E
For request for access under subsection 21(1)
Each
NIL
For staff time to search for records
Each
$7.50/15 minutes
E
Preparing Record for Disclosure (including severing of records)
Each
$7.50/15 minutes
E
Producing record from machine readable record
Each
$20.00
E
Photocopies and computer print-outs
Each page
$0.20
T
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Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount
HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
BY-LAW DIVISION FEES
Residential Rental License - New Applicant
Each
$500.00
E
Residential Rental License - Renewal Application
Each
$400.00
E
Certificate of Compliance - Property Standards By-law
Each
$120.00
E
Discharge of an Order registered in the Land Registry Office (includes
original registration of Order)
Each
$350.00
E
Parking Permit Fee - Municipal Parking Lots
Monthly
$45.00
T
Special Interest Vehicle Permit
Each
$50.00
Valid for life of vehicle at
same property
E
Work in Progress Permit
Each
$50.00
Valid for 180 days from
issuance
E
Non-attendance fee at screening or hearing
Each
$100.00
E
Late payment of penalty fee
Each
$25.00
E
MTO search fee
Each
$10.00
E
Schedule "B" - Finance Department, Water and Sewer
Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount
HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
Tax Registration
The scale of costs shall be the greater of actual costs (in the case of an extensive undertaking) or the following:
Cost A
Preliminary work, registration of Tax Arrears Certificate to the expiry of the Redemption Period
Consisting of the following:
1. Preliminary work, title searches
2. Tax Certificate registration
3. Notification to interested parties
4. Statutory Declaration registration
5. Final notification
6. Registration Cancellation Certificate
Each
Each
Each
Each
Each
Each
Each
$1,100.00
$525.00
$175.00
$50.00
$50.00
$125.00
$175.00
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
Cost B
Preparation of Extension Agreement
Each
$300.00
E
Cost C
Sale by sealed Public Tender
Consisting of the following:
1. Advertising (newspaper and Ontario Gazette)
2. Tender Administration
Each
Each
Each
$2,450.00
$1,350.00
$100.00
E
E
E
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Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount
HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
3. Property Appraisal
4. Registration of Tax Deed
5. Statutory Declaration
6. Legal cost for payment into Court
Each
Each
Each
Each
$400.00
$200.00
$200.00
$200.00
E
E
E
E
Tax Arrears certificates
Each
$40.00
E
Tax Statements
Each
$5.00
E
Penalty for Non-Payment of Tax is 1.25% per month
Rate of Interest on Arrears of Taxes is 1.25% per month
Water Rates and Service Charges
Metered Water Rates
Absolute minimum (no consumption)
Quarterly
$63.15
E
Fixed Charge
Quarterly
$63.15
E
Consumption Charge
Per cubic meter
(m3)
$1.719
E
One time surcharge of 5% on overdue accounts
Shut-off or Turn-on Rate for Arrears (during regular work hours)
Each
$115.00
T
Shut-off or Turn-on Rate for Arrears (outside regular work hours)
Each
Actual cost
T
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Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount
HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
Shut-off or Turn-on Rate for Maintenance (during regular work hours)
Each
$96.00
T
Shut-off or Turn-on Rate for Maintenance (outside regular work hours)
Each
Actual Cost
T
Meter Removal (during normal hours)
Each
$96.00
T
Meter Removal (outside normal working hours)
Each
Actual Cost
T
Meter Reinstallation (during normal working hours)
Each
$142.00
T
Meter Reinstallation (outside normal working hours)
Each
Actual Cost
T
Metered Service Charge
Each
Actual Cost
T
Water Service Installation
Each
Actual Cost
T
Fee for estimate (tapping fee)
Each
$223.00
T
Fee for estimate (other fees)
Each
$56.00
T
Failure to allow installation of Water Meter or Remote
Per Month
$455.00
T
Failure to allow access to Inspect Water Meter
Per Month
$455.00
T
Hydrant Use Permit Fee (plus actual consumption rates)
Non-refundable portion of service fee
Each
$20.00
T
Refundable portion of service fee
Each
$100.00
T
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Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount
HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
Water on Construction Fee (Fixed Mandatory Charges)
First three-month period
First quarter
$177.00
T
Subsequent three-month period until meter and functioning touch pad installed (includes sewer)
Per quarter
$409.00
T
Note: If there are extenuating circumstances, or if large Industrial/ Commercial building, "Next Flat Rate" to be determined at the sole discretion of the
Treasurer and Director of Operations.
Water-Sewer Account Status Certificate
Per account
$30.00
T
New Account Administration Fee
Per new
account
$19.00
E
Water-Sewer Arrears - Transfer to Taxes Fee
Per transfer
$36.00
E
Hard Copy of Water/Sewer Bill
Per copy
$5.00
E
Hard Copy of Water/Sewer Account
Per copy
$5.00
E
Sewer Rates and Service Charges
Sewer Rates
Absolute Minimum (no consumption)
Quarterly
$94.46
E
Fixed Charge
Quarterly
$94.46
E
Sewer Consumption Charge
Per cubic meter
(m3)
$2.566
E
One time surcharge of 5% on overdue accounts
Fee for Estimate
Each
$56.00
E
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Note: For the purposes of this schedule, normal working hours shall mean: Monday to Friday (Exclusive of Holidays) - 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount
HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
Charge for installation of Sewer Lateral From storm and/or sanitary main to the property line
Each
Actual cost
T
Fee for Removal or Attempted Removal of Obstruction
Of building sewer under Sections 3.4.11 through 3.4.13 of the City's Water and Sewer By-law
Each
Actual cost
T
Demolition: Flat charge for disconnection at main when demolition permit is issued
Sanitary Sewer
Each
$1,674.00
E
Storm Sewer
Each
$1,674.00
E
Inspection only
Each
$167.00
E
Annual Sewage Service Rate (Imposed on Final Tax Bill)
For those lands not supplied with municipal water
Each
Annual
Consumption of
200 cubic
meters
multiplied by the
rates imposed
under Sewer
Rates noted
above
E
Other Fee(s)
N.S.F./Returned Cheques & Pre-Authorized Payments
Each
$35.00
E
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Schedule "C" - Fire and Emergency Services
Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount
HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
Administrative
File Search
Each
$175.00
T
Expedited File Search
Each
$225.00
T
Letter of Fire Safety Compliance
Each
$250.00
T
Non-Legislated Fire Safety Plan Review (reviews that are not required under the
Ontario Fire Code)
Each
$450.00
T
Fireworks Permit Review
Each
$150.00
T
Fire Safety Plan Review
Each
$150.00
T
Fire Route Application
Each
$250.00
T
Burn Permit Inspection
Each
$75.00
T
Burn Permit Annual Fee
Each
$50.00
T
Fire Extinguisher Training up to 25 students
Each
$250.00
T
Fire Suppression Services (as established by MTO)
MTO Response - for current rates please search "MTO rates for highway
response"
As set by the MTO, per hour
per apparatus
MTO Rates
Non-resident Vehicle Fires
Per hour per apparatus
MTO Rates
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Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount
HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
Non-resident motor vehicle collision
Per hour per apparatus
MTO Rates
MGO/Clandestine Drug Lab Response
Per hour per apparatus
MTO Rates
Natural Gas Incident Response
Per hour per apparatus
MTO Rates
Open Air Burning / Fireworks Response
Per hour per apparatus
MTO Rates
Responding to false alarms occurring as a result of work being performed on a
fire alarm system or emergency system
Per hour per apparatus
MTO Rates
Responding to false alarms occurring as a result of a preventable alarm activation Per hour per apparatus
MTO Rates
For responding to false alarms occurring as a result of a malicious act
Per hour per apparatus
MTO Rates
Seaway Response
Per hour per apparatus
MTO Rates
Each additional ½ hour per apparatus
Per ½ hour per apparatus
MTO Rates
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Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount
HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
Inspections - Other
Day Care Centre (6 or less children)
Each
$175.00
T
Day Care Centre (between 7 and 40 children)
Each
$350.00
T
Day Care Centre (more than 40 children)
Each
$350.00
T
Refreshment Vehicle / Food Truck
Each
$200.00
T
Bed and Breakfast
Each
$200.00
T
Group Home
Each
$100.00
T
Care Occupancy - up to 10 residents (includes inspection and compliance letters) Each
$200.00
T
Care Occupancy - 11 plus residents (includes inspection and compliance letters)
Each
$420.00
T
Care Occupancy - Registered Retirement Homes (includes inspection and
compliance letters)
Each
$710.00
T
Care and Treatment Occupancy - (includes inspection and compliance letters)
Each
$710.00
T
Trade Show / Special Event Inspection
Hourly. Time and a half may
be charged depending on
Fire personnel
$200.00
T
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Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount
HST (T =
taxable, E =
exempt)
Special Request Inspection Services (inspections performed outside of normal
business hours)
Hourly. Time and a half may
be charged depending on
Fire personnel
$300.00
T
Risk and Safety Management Plan (RSMP) Review
Level 1 (RSMP)
Each
$600.00
T
Level 1 - Annual Review (RSMP)
Each
$250.00
T
Level 2 (RSMP)
Each
$1,600.00
T
Level 2 - Annual Review (RSMP)
Each
$650.00
T
Inspections - Residential (Group C)
Residential Home Inspection (less than 2500 sq. ft.)
Each
$225.00
T
Residential Home Inspection (more than 2500 sq. ft.)
Each
$300.00
T
Residential buildings of 3 stories or less with 3 or more apartments
Each
$520.00
T
Residential buildings between 4 and 11 stories
Each
$810.00
T
Residential buildings between 12 and 18 stories
Each
$1,050.00
T
Residential buildings more than 18 stories
Each
$1,300.00
T
Non-Compliance with Residential Licence Inspections - Installation required for
temporary measures
Each
$200.00 plus cost of
alarm
T
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Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount
HST (T =
taxable, E =
exempt)
Failure to attend or provide access during inspection
Each
$200.00
E
Re-inspections
Each
$200.00
T
Commercial / Assembly Inspections (Groups A, D & E Occupancy)
Assembly/Commercial - Less than 3000 sq. ft.
Each
$550.00
T
Assembly/Commercial - between 3000 sq. ft and 10,000 sq. ft.
Each
$810.00
T
Assembly/Commercial - more than 10,000 sq. ft.
Each
$1,300.00
T
Re-Inspections
Each
$200.00
T
Industrial Inspections (Groups F Occupancy)
Industrial - Less than 3000 sq. ft.
Each
$550.00
T
Industrial - between 3000 sq. ft and 10,000 sq. ft.
Each
$810.00
T
Industrial - more than 10,000 sq. ft.
Each
$1,300.00
T
Re-Inspections
Each
$200.00
T
Extraordinary Expenses
Thorold Fire and Emergency Services and Mutual Aid partners incur extra-
ordinary expenses from time to time such as, but not limited to, tanker support,
large fire incidents, and hazmat incidents. The Fire Chief may invoice property
owners because owners, business occupants or whoever is responsible.
Per hour per apparatus
MTO Rates
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NON-PAYMENT OPTIONS
In accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, and Fire Protection and Prevention Act, various user fees that have not been paid including applicable interest shall be
added to the property taxes or sent to a Collection Agency for payment.
EXTRA COSTS
Cost recovery plus 15% administrative overhead for any extraordinary costs incurred relating to firefighting, overhaul, investigation, or securing a property,
including the costs of specialists, equipment, machinery, material and damages, (i.e. public infrastructure).
Schedule "D" - Planning Division
Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount
HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
Administrative
Pre-Consultation1
Each
$6,062.00
E
Official Plan Amendment
Each
$26,746.00
E
Regional Official Plan Amendment
Each
$30,000.00
E
Revised Submissions Over 2 - Official Plan Amendment
Each
$5,113.00
E
Major Zoning By-law Amendment2
Each
$26,746.00
E
Minor Zoning By-law Amendment3
Each
$10,000.00
E
Zoning By-law Amendment (Condition of Consent)
Each
$5,000.00
E
Revised Submissions Over 2 - Zoning By-law Amendment
Each
$5,373.00
E
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment: Combined
Each
$34,099.00
E
Revised Submissions over 2 - Combined OPA and ZBA
Each
$5,373.00
E
Official Plan Amendment and Minor Zoning By-law Amendment: Combined
Each
$25,000.00
E
Revised Submissions over 2 - Combined OPA and Minor ZBA
Each
$5,000.00
E
Regional Official Plan & Official Plan Amendment & Zoning By-law Amendment: Combined
Each
$50,000.00
E
Revised Submissions over 2 - Combined ROPA, OPA, and ZBA
Each
$5,000.00
E
Plan of Subdivision Draft Plan Approval
Each
$54,892.00
E
Plan of Subdivision Draft Plan Approval (<100 Units, Blocks, Lots)
Each
$20,000.00
E
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Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount
HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
Plan of Subdivision/Condominium Draft Plan Approval (Additional, Per Unit, Block or Lot)4
Each Additional Unit
$100.00
E
Plan of Subdivision: Phased Approval Per Phase
Each
$9,648.00
E
Plan of Subdivision: Clearance of Conditions
Each Phase
$5,000.00
E
Plan of Subdivision: Extension of Draft Plan Approval (3 Years)
Each
$8,904.00
E
Plan of Subdivision: Extension of Draft Plan Approval (1 Year)
Each
$3,000.00
E
Plan of Subdivision: Modifications
Each
$26,873.00
E
Plan of Subdivision Agreement: Amendment(s)
Each
$8,141.00
E
Revised Submissions over 2 - Plan of Subdivision
Each
$6,384.00
E
Plan of Condominium Approval: Standard, Phased, Leasehold
Each
$35,323.00
E
Plan of Condominium Approval: Rental Conversion
Each
$32,798.00
E
Plan of Condominium Approval: Standard, Phased, Leasehold (Under 100 Units)
Each
$20,000.00
E
Plan of Condominium Approval: Modifications
Each
$17,082.00
E
Revised Submissions over 2 - Plan of Condominium
Each
$6,118.00
E
Site Plan Control/Development Approval
Each
$25,440.00
E
Site Plan Control/Development Approval: Extension
Each
$1,485.00
E
Site Plan Control/Development Approval: Revision(s)
Each
$12,141.00
E
Site Plan Control/Development Approval: Signed/Redline
Each
$2,500.00
E
Revised Submissions over 2 - Site Plan Control/Development Approval
Each
$6,384.00
E
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Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount
HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
Quarry Application
Each
$50,865.00
E
Revised Submissions over 2 - Quarry Application
Each
$6,375.00
E
Minor Variance
3 or More Variances
$2,786.00
E
Minor Variance: 2 or Less Variances
2 or Less Variances
$2,000.00
E
Revised Submissions over 2 - Minor Variance
Each
$1,847.00
E
Consent
Each
$3,934.00
E
Revised Submissions over 2 - Consent
Each
$2,172.00
E
Consent: Final Certificate
Each
$343.00
E
Consent and Minor Variance: Combined
Each
$4,483.00
E
Revised Submissions over 2 - Combined Minor Variance and Consent
Each
$2,995.00
E
Holding By-law Amendment
Each
$5,403.00
E
Part Lot Control Exemption: <5 Units
Each
$4,861.00
E
Part Lot Control Exemption: Per Unit over 5
Per Unit
$500.00
E
Telecommunication Tower Application
Each
$7,608.00
E
Model Home Agreement
Each
$2,549.00
E
Street Name Change
Each
$2,265.00
E
Municipal Address Change
Each
$942.00
E
Temporary Use Agreement
Each
$12,852.00
E
Temporary Use Agreement: Extension
Each
$3,277.00
E
Request for Deferral
Each
$380.00
E
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Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount
HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
Deeming By-law
Each
$2,630.00
E
Cash-in-lieu of Parking Agreement
Each
$2,630.00
E
Letter of Compliance or Zoning Confirmation Letter
Each
$360.00
E
Written Information/Opinion Letter/hour
Each
$415.00
E
Property Standards Appeal Fee
Each
$669.00
E
Re-Circulation Fee
Each
$500.00
E
IESO/Green Energy Motion
Each
$1,000.00
E
Refunds
Application Withdrawal: Prior to Circulation
Each
75%
Application Withdrawal: After Circulation
Each
50%
Application Withdrawal: After Report or By-law Prepared
Each
0%
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Notes
1. Pre-consultation fees paid shall be deducted from an application fee if the application reflects the same development reviewed through the pre-consultation
process. The Pre-Consultation fee does not include Consents, Minor Variances, Part Lot Control, Removals of Holding Provisions, or any other application
considered concurrent as part of a previous Planning Act application.
2. A minor amendment generally refines wording, mapping or policies without changing the fundamental land use designation or zoning category objectives.
3. A major amendment changes land use categories, modifies community structure boundaries, reconfigures density policies, or significantly alters policy
direction.
4. Up to $54,892.00 for Draft Plan of Subdivisions, up to $35,323.00 for Draft Plan of Condominium application.
Please Note:
-
All application prices include relevant Legal Fees, where applicable.
-
Applications as the result of a Work Order are subject to a 100% surcharge of the application fee.
-
Fees shall be collected for all future phases from the date of this By-law's passing.
Schedule "E" - Building Division Fees
PERMIT FEE CALCULATION
1.0.
Permit Fee Formula
Permit fees shall be calculated based on the formula given below, unless otherwise specified in this Schedule:
Permit Fee = Prescribed fee x Area
Where the "Prescribed fee" is the fee specified in this Schedule for the classification of the proposed work.
1.1.
Minimum Permit Fee
A minimum permit fee of $194.40 shall apply to all works proposed, unless otherwise indicated or a prescribed "Flat Rate" has been assigned.
1.2.
Plans Examination Deposit
A Plans Examination Deposit of the amount stipulated below under Plans Examination Deposit of this Schedule shall be submitted at the time of permit
application in order to satisfy the Ontario Building Code requirements for a complete application and to cover any costs incurred through the Plans
Examination process. As a component of the Plans Examination process, the actual permit fee will be calculated, and the submitted Plans Examination
Deposit will be applied to offset the calculated fee. Any outstanding fees are required to be submitted prior to permit issuance. Should the Plans
Examination Deposit be greater than the calculated permit fee, a refund will be provided with the issuance of the permit.
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Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount
HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
1. BUILDING PERMITS
1.1 New Construction and Additions
GROUP "A" - ASSEMBLY OCCUPANCIES
(a) School, church, restaurant, daycare, hall, transit, recreations facility, other
Per square foot
2.07
E
GROUP "B" - INSTITUTIONAL OCCUPANCIES
(a) Hospital, detention facility, nursing home, long term care facility, other
Per square foot
2.32
E
GROUP "C" - RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES
(a) Single detached, semi-detached, duplex dwelling, townhouse
Per square foot
1.41
E
(b) Multiple unit (apartment)9
Per square foot
1.43
E
(c) Motel, motel, other
Per square foot
1.60
E
GROUP "D" - BUSINESS/PERSONAL SERVICES OCCUPANCIES
(a) Office, bank, medical office, police station, other - finished
1.84
E
(b) Office, bank, medical office, police station, other - architectural shell (as referenced in
1.4(c))
1.45
E
GROUP "E" - MERCANTILE OCCUPANCIES
(a) Store, shopping mall/plaza, shop, market, retail space, other - finished
Per square foot
1.81
E
(b) Store, shopping mall/plaza, shop, market, retail space, other - architectural shell (as
referenced in 1.4(c))
Per square foot
0.86
E
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Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount ($) HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
GROUP "F" - INDUSTRIAL OCCUPANCIES
(a) Industrial mall/plaza, plant, factory, warehouse, other
Per square foot
1.17
E
(b) Parking Garages
Per square foot
0.88
E
(c) Gas Stations
Per square foot
1.17
E
(d) Industrial buildings with no partitions, no plumbing and no mechanical (shell only)
Per square foot
0.53
E
SPECIAL CATEGORIES/OCCUPANCIES
(a) Agricultural building (barn)
Per square foot
0.29
E
(b) Greenhouse
Per square foot
0.22
E
(c) Air Supported Structure
Per square foot
0.18
E
(d) Trailer
Each
202.50
E
(e) Tent/temporary fabric structure
Each
202.50
E
(f) Portable buildings
Each
202.50
E
(g) Public swimming pool (unenclosed)
Each
310.00
E
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES TO GROUP "C" - RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES
(a) Attached garage, carport
Per square foot
0.46
E
(b) Other accessory building (detached garage/carport/shed/pole barn)
Per square foot
0.46
E
(c) Covered deck/porch
Per square foot
0.46
E
(d) Uncovered deck/porch
Per square foot
0.42
E
(e) Sunroom/solarium
Per square foot
0.84
E
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Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount ($) HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
1.2 Alterations and Repairs
GROUP "A" - ASSEMBLY OCCUPANCIES
(a) Including plumbing AND mechanical
Per square foot
1.04
E
(b) Including plumbing OR mechanical
Per square foot
0.95
E
(c) Excluding plumbing AND mechanical
Per square foot
0.86
E
GROUP "B" - INSTITUTIONAL OCCUPANCIES
(a) Including plumbing AND mechanical
Per square foot
1.04
E
(b) Including plumbing OR mechanical
Per square foot
0.95
E
(c) Excluding plumbing and mechanical
Per square foot
0.86
E
GROUP "C" - RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES
(a) Including plumbing AND mechanical
Per square foot
0.67
E
(b) Including plumbing OR mechanical
Per square foot
0.62
E
(c) Excluding plumbing and mechanical
Per square foot
0.56
E
(d) Unfinished Basement (replace foundation)
Per square foot
0.28
E
(e) Unfinished basement (dwelling unit)
Per square foot
0.33
E
GROUP "D" - BUSINESS/PERSONAL SERVICES OCCUPANCIES
(a) Including plumbing AND mechanical
Per square foot
1.04
E
(b) Including plumbing OR mechanical
Per square foot
0.95
E
(c) Excluding plumbing and mechanical
Per square foot
0.86
E
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Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount ($) HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
GROUP "E" - MERCANTILE OCCUPANCIES
(a) Including plumbing AND mechanical
Per square foot
0.84
E
(b) Including plumbing OR mechanical
Per square foot
0.77
E
(c) Excluding plumbing and mechanical
Per square foot
0.70
E
GROUP "F" - INDUSTRIAL OCCUPANCIES
(a) Including plumbing AND mechanical
Per square foot
0.48
E
(b) Including plumbing OR mechanical
Per square foot
0.44
E
(c) Excluding plumbing and mechanical
Per square foot
0.40
E
GENERAL ALTERATIONS (ALL CLASSIFICATIONS)
(a) Roof structure (replace/alter structure)
Per square foot
0.40
E
(b) Minor Alterations (not requiring plans)
Each
121.50
E
1.3 Miscellaneous Works
(a) Demising wall/Party wall installation
Each
162.00
E
(b) Fireplace/Wood Stove
Each
162.00
E
(c) Moving a building
Each
162.00
E
(d) Underpinning
Per linear foot
4.86
E
(e) Fire Alarm System upgrades
Each
202.50
E
(f) Sprinkler System upgrades/installs
Each
202.50
E
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Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount ($) HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
1.3 Miscellaneous Works
(g) Stages (temporary)
Each
40.50
E
1.4 Conditional/Partial Permits & Staged Construction
a) Building Foundation: Complete to grade, including all underground services
Percentage shown
must be multiplied
by the applicable
permit fee shown for
new construction
15%6
b) Completed Structural Shell: No interior finishes/fixtures
55%6
c) Completed Architectural Shell: Including interior finishes on exterior and structural walls
80%6
d) Completed building: Includes all tenant improvements and complete interior finishes
100%6
e) Partial Permit Surcharge
Each
324.00
E
f)
Conditional Permit Fee: In addition to fees listed above and any applicable legal fees
incurred by the city of Thorold
Each
2,000.00
E
2. PLUMBING PERMITS10
(a) Plumbing in a detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex dwelling, including building
sanitary, storm drain, sewer and water, service pipes (for all plumbing installations
including up to five (5) fixtures, plus $12.96 for each additional fixture)
Each
150.00
E
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Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount ($) HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
PLUMBING PERMITS
(b) Plumbing in all buildings or structures not described in 3.0(a) (for all plumbing
installations including up to five (5) fixtures, plus $12.96 for each additional fixture)
Each
200.00
E
(c) All buried piping, including drain and sewer, building storm drain and sewer, storm drain
piping, and water service pipe
First fifty (50) feet (15 metres)
Each additional fifty (50) feet (15 metres)
Each
50.00
35.00
E
E
3. DEMOLITION PERMITS
(a) Single Family dwelling and buildings less than 3,000 sq. feet gross floor area
Each
121.50
E
(b) All other demolitions not described above - per square foot
Per square foot
0.05
E
4. DESIGNATED STRUCTURE PERMITS
(a) Communication Tower
Each
202.50
E
(b) Retaining wall, pedestrian bridge, crane runway - per square foot
Per linear foot
1.70
E
(c) Wind turbine structure/solar collector
Each
202.50
E
(d) Other designated structure as listed in Division A 1.3.1.1 of the Ontario Building Code
Each
202.50
E
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Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount ($) HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
5. OTHER CHARGES
(a) Change of Use Permit (where no construction is required)
Each
194.40
E
(b) Permit to allow occupancy of an unfinished building
Each
194.40
E
(c) Transfer of permit to new owner
Each
194.40
E
(d) Building/Property Report
Each
100.00
E
(e) Non-Routine Inspection
Per hour
75.00
T
(f) Revisions/amendments to permits
Per hour
81.00
T
(g) Liquor Licence Inspection/Report
Each
75.00
E
(h) Bed and Breakfast Inspections/Report
Each
75.00
E
(i) Refreshment Vehicle Inspection/Report
Each
75.00
E
(j) Spatial Separation Agreement Review11
Each
1,200.00
E
(k) Deferral of permit revocation
Each
121.50
E
(l) Review of "Alternative Solution"12 submission13
Per hour
81.00
T
6. DEPOSITS
6.1 Plans Examination Deposit
(a) Detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, duplex, triplex, townhouse (per dwelling)
Each
1,000.00
E
(b) Building regulated by Division B Part 9 of the Ontario Building Code other than those
identified in 6.1(a)
Each
1,250.00
E
(c) Building and/or additions accessory to OR additions to buildings identified in 6.1(a)
Each
194.50
E
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Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount ($) HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
6.1 Plans Examination Deposit
(d) All other buildings not described in 6.1(a), (b), or (c) that have a construction value less
than $100,000.00
Each
1,000.00
E
(e) All other building not described in 6.1 (a), (b), (c) or (d)
Each
1,500.00
E
In addition to the fees applicable above, a Refundable Deposit of the following amounts, where applicable, shall be deposited with the City at the
time of application for permit.
6.2 Lot Grading Deposit
(a) Detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex, townhouse dwellings (except where specific
monies are already deposited specifically for lot grading through a Subdivision
Development Agreement, or other similar agreement)
Each
1,000.00
E
6.3 Performance/Security Deposit
(a) Detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, duplex, triplex, townhouse (per dwelling)
Each
1,000.00
E
(b) Addition(s) to buildings described in 6.3(a) where excavation is required
Each
750.00
E
(c) Miscellaneous construction accessory to uses described in 6.3(a) with a construction
value greater than $5000.00
Each
500.00
E
(d) Construction projects other than those described in 6.3(a) or (b) involving buildings or
additions where a Site Plan Agreement IS required
Each
1,000.00
E
(e) Construction projects other than those described in 6.3(a) or (b) involving buildings or
additions where a Site Plan Agreement is NOT required
Each
2,000.00
E
(f) Demolition project
Each
500.00
E
(g) Moving a building
Each
1,000.00
E
(h) Conditional Building Permit Deposit
10% of total Project Construction Value
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Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount ($) HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
7. POOL PERMIT FEES
(a) Seasonal outdoor swimming pool
Each
$50.00
E
(b) Above ground outdoor swimming pool
Each
$75.00
E
(c) In-ground outdoor swimming pool
(d) Every person who erects a privately owned in ground outdoor swimming pool shall submit a
$500.00 deposit for each in-ground swimming pool.
(e) The deposit shall be retained by the City for any repairs required to be conducted on
municipal properties resulting from construction measures taken in the erection of the in
ground outdoor swimming pool. Should any repairs be necessary, the deposit will be drawn
upon. Where the value of repairs exceeds the amount of the deposit submitted, any
additional expenses will be recovered in a similar manner to that described in article 5.1.5 of
this by-law. Upon successful closure of the in ground outdoor swimming pool permit file, the
remaining amount of the deposit will be returned to the applicant and if the deposit was not
drawn upon, the full amount will be returned.
Each
$120.00
$500.00
Security deposit
E
E
8. SIGN PERMIT FEES
8.1 Ground Signs
(a) Up to and including 1.39m2 (15 sq. ft.)
Each
100.00
E
(b) Over 1.39m2 (15 sq. ft.)
Each
150.00
E
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Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount ($) HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
8.2 Portable Ground Signs
(a) Up to and including 1.39m2 (15 sq. ft.)
Each
100.00
E
(b) Over 1.39m2 (15 sq. ft.)
Each
150.00
E
8.3 Pole Signs
(a) Up to and including 1.39m2 (15 sq. ft.)
Each
100.00
E
(b) Over 1.39m2 (15 sq. ft.)
Each
150.00
E
8.4 Roof Signs
(a) Up to and including 1.39m2 (15 sq. ft.)
Each
100.00
E
(b) Over 1.39m2 (15 sq. ft.)
Each
150.00
E
8.5 Wall Signs
(a) Up to and including 1.39m2 (15 sq. ft.)
Each
100.00
E
(b) Over 1.39m2 (15 sq. ft.)
Each
150.00
E
8.6 Inflatable Signs
(a) Permit Fee
Each
150.00
E
8.7 Banner
(a) Installed over a municipal roadway
Each
375.00
E
8.8 Billboards
(a) Permit Fee
Each
500.00
E
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Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount ($) HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
8.9 Application For Variance
(a) Signs with a sign area less than 0.6m2 (6.5 sq. ft.)
Each
50.00
E
(b) Signs with a sign area greater than 0.6m2 (6.5 sq. ft.)
Each
200.00
Plus, the cost to
remove sign
E
8.10 Additional Fees
(a) Permit Renewal
Each
50.00
E
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FEE INCREASES FOR CONSTRUCTION COMMENCED PRIOR TO PERMIT ISSUANCE
An additional fee is required to be paid where indicated stages of construction have been commenced or changes made prior to issuance of a required permit. The
costs identified in below are intended to cover the costs associated with additional administrative and regulatory actions of the City made necessary by the
commencement, carrying on or completion of construction or change of use without the required permit.
The following applicable fees are in addition to those prescribed above under Building Fees of this Bylaw (Percentage Increase in applicable permit Fees for
Construction Commenced or Carried out without a permit):
Construction Commenced Prior to Permit Issuance
Applicable Increase in Permit Fee
1. Footings/foundations or any other work requiring the issuance of a permit
25%
2. Structural Framing
50%
3. Building Completed
100%
4. Demolition or partial demolition
100%
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FEE REFUNDS
Pursuant to Article 7.3 of Bylaw 73-2010, the fees that may be refunded shall be a percentage of the applicable fees assessed by this Schedule of fees, calculated
by the Chief Building Official as follows:
a) 90% where only administrative functions have been completed (application received and costs analysis complete);
b) 80% where only administrative and zoning functions have been completed;
c) 60% where administrative, zoning and plans examination functions have been performed;
d) 50% where the permit has been issued and no field inspections have been performed subsequent to permit issuance;
e) If the calculated refund is less than the minimum fee applicable to the work as described in 1.2 of this Schedule, no refund shall be made of the fees paid;
f)
No fees shall be refunded after twelve (12) months from the date of permit issuance.
EXPLANATORY NOTES
1. Area is the gross floor area of the building as defined by the Ontario Building Code. Area shall be calculated in square feet (ft2) for the purpose of this
Schedule.
2. Where there is no floor or exterior walls for the project, area is to be calculated as the greatest horizontal area of the structure.
3. No deductions shall be made in the calculation of gross floor area for openings such as stairs, elevators, shafts, ramps.
4. Unfinished basements and crawlspaces are not to be included in the calculation of area in fee calculations for new construction and additions. Attached
garages are not to be included in the fee calculation for new dwellings.
5. Major occupancy is based upon the Ontario Building Code.
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6. For Partial permit, the percentage shown must be multiplied by the applicable permit fee shown for new construction. Percentage of previously approved
stages may be subtracted where applicable.
7. The permit fee shall be determined by the Chief Building Official or designate, on the basis of this Schedule. If the Applicant disagrees with the fee so
determined, then the prescribed fee shall be paid as a deposit and after the works are complete, a refund shall be made on the actual work done and
inspections performed at the discretion of the Chief Building Official.
For categories of construction not listed above, the permit fee shall be $16.00 for each $1,000.00 of valuated cost, or portion thereof. The minimum permit
fee identified in Section 1.2 of this Schedule shall apply.
8. The deposit(s) identified under Section 7.0 of this Schedule shall be held as security by the City until the work for which the permit has been issued has
been completed in accordance with the stipulated requirements of the permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official. The Owner/Applicant shall be
responsible for any damage to City property or any restriction and associated costs of any such damage or repair may be deducted by the City in addition to
any other available remedy or penalty.
Should the cost of repairs exceed the value of the deposit held, the City shall invoice the Owner/Applicant for the amount in excess of the deposit, and if
such invoice is not paid by the stipulated due date, the City may recover the costs by action or by adding the costs to the tax roll of the property to which the
permit relates, and collecting them in the same manner as taxes according to Section s.1 (2.1) of the Municipal Act as amended.
Should the deposits not be required to be called upon during the duration of the project, they will be released as follows:
Lot Grading: Upon successful approval of the Final Lot Grading Certificate submitted in accordance with 4.2(1)(d)(iii) of the Building Bylaw 73-2010.
Performance/Security: Upon successful completion of the project in accordance with the approved permit documents which results in a closure of such
permit file.
9. A multiple unit (apartment) building is a building which consists of more than three (3) individual residential units in the same building.
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10. Plumbing permit fees shall apply only when a permit is taken out solely for plumbing. The minimum permit fee referenced in Section 1.2 of this Schedule
does not apply to plumbing permits.
11. The Spatial Separation Agreement fee is for review associated with the submitted Spatial Separation Agreement. This fee does not account for legal fees
to draft and/or register the agreement as these fees are the sole responsibility of the property Owner. Any legal fees incurred by the City shall be the
responsibility of the property Owner.
12. An Alternative Solution is as defined in the Ontario Building Code.
13. The fee prescribed for an Alternative Solution shall be in addition to any other applicable fee prescribed by this Schedule. Should any additional fees be
incurred by the City in relation to the review of such a submission but not limited to consultant fees, these costs shall be added to the calculated permit fee
at 100% of their value.
Schedule "F" - Public Works and Community Services
Public Works Fees
Note: uncategorized services shall be based on Actual Cost Recovery
Fee Description
Unit
Fee Amount ($)
HST (T = taxable,
E = exempt)
Vehicular Entranceway between Private Property and Public Highways
Application Fee for Estimate
Each
25.00
E
Culvert Installation/Removal
Each
Actual Cost
T
Extension to Existing Culvert
Each
Actual Cost
T
Curb Cut/Fill - minimum $196.00
Per linear meter
63.00
Minimum charge of
$196.00
T
T
Sidewalk Depression/Repairs
Per square meter
106.00
T
Asphalt Repairs
Per square meter
85.00
T
Guidepost Replacement
Each
Actual Cost
T
Demolition
Flat charge for disconnection at main when demolition permit is issued
Sanitary Sewer
Each
500.00
T
Storm Sewer
Each
500.00
T
Installation of sewer lateral from storm and/or sanitary main to property line
Each
Actual Cost
T
Removal or attempted removal of obstruction of building sewer
Each
Actual Cost
T
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Community Services Fees
Fee Description
Unit
Base Fee
13% HST
Surcharge
Total Fee
Arena Ice
Prime Time Ice
Hourly
$206.81
$28.19
$10.00
$245.00
Non-Prime Time Ice
Hourly
$113.89
$16.11
$10.00
$140.00
Youth Ice - Partner Group
Hourly
$131.59
$18.41
$10.00
$160.00
Youth Ice - Prime
Hourly
$166.99
$23.01
$10.00
$200.00
Schoolboard Open Ice - Non-Prime
Hourly
$56.37
$8.63
$10.00
$75.00
School Hockey
Hourly
$65.22
$9.78
$10.00
$85.00
Arena Dryfloor & Spaces
Prime Time Floor
Hourly
$56.37
$8.63
$10.00
$75.00
Non-Prime Time Floor
Hourly
$43.10
$6.90
$10.00
$60.00
Youth Time Floor
Hourly
$34.25
$5.75
$10.00
$50.00
Full Day Rental - Floor
Daily
$653.72
$86.28
$10.00
$750.00
Committee Room
Hourly
$24.78
$3.22
$0.00
$28.00
Storage Areas
Per Square Foot
Per Year
$13.27
$1.73
$0.00
$15.00
Storage Key Replacement
Per Key
Market Rate
Arena Vendor Space
Per Day
$17.70
$2.30
$0.00
$20.00
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Fee Description
Unit
Base Fee
13% HST
Surcharge
Total Fee
Arena Drop-in Programs
Public Skate - Child (Drop In)
Single Entry
$2.65
$0.34
$0.00
$2.99
Public Skate - Adult (Drop In)
Single Entry
$3.98
$0.52
$0.00
$4.50
Public Skate - Senior (Drop In)
Single Entry
$2.65
$0.34
$0.00
$2.99
Public Skate - Family (up to 5 people)
Single Entry
$8.85
$1.15
$0.00
$10.00
Public Skate - Clip Card (Child)
12 entries
$26.55
$3.45
$0.00
$30.00
Public Skate - Clip Card (Adult)
12 entries
$39.82
$5.18
$0.00
$45.00
Public Skate - Clip Card (Senior)
12 entries
$26.55
$3.45
$0.00
$30.00
Public Skate - Family Pass - Clip Card
12 entries
$88.50
$11.51
$0.00
$100.01
Shinny Drop In
Single Entry
$6.19
$0.80
$0.00
$6.99
Stick N Puck Drop In
Single Entry (1
parent/guardian to
2 child ratio)
$5.31
$0.69
$0.00
$6.00
Stick N Puck - Additional Child
Per child
$2.65
$0.34
$0.00
$2.99
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Pool and Swimming Fees
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No refunds or transfers will be issued within 3 business days before the 1st class. If the program has started and you require a cancellation or transfer for a valid reason
and approved by staff - registration fees will be refunded on a pro-rated basis. All withdrawals/cancellations are subject to an admin fee of $13.00 (HST included).
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For all aquatics leadership programs, refunds will only be issued for withdrawals requested 14 business days prior to start of the program.
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Book & exam fees are at an additional cost
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A volunteer/caregiver/personal support worker accompanying a paying person with a disability enters free of charge
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Admittance fees for drop-In programming applies to all Lane Swims, 55+ Swims, & Public Swims (Separate fee for Aquafit)
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Family rate is for adults and children of an immediate family, living in the same household
Fee Description
Unit
Base Fee
13% HST
Surcharge
Total Fee
Pool Rentals
Pool Rental (no slide)
Hourly
$121.39
$16.11
$2.50
$140.00
Pool Rental (with slide)
Hourly
$147.94
$19.56
$2.50
$170.00
Swimming Courses
Administration/Withdrawal Fee
Per Withdrawal
$11.50
$1.50
$0.00
$13.00
Private Swim Lesson (30-minute class)
Per Class
$16.97
$2.53
$2.50
$22.00
Semi-private Swim Lesson (30-minute class)
Per participant, per
class
$9.45
$1.55
$2.50
$13.50
Preschool/Parented Swim Lessons
Per Session
$44.40
$6.10
$2.50
$53.00
Swimmer 1/2 Swim Lessons
Per Session
$44.40
$6.10
$2.50
$53.00
Swimmer 3/4/5/6 Swim Lessons
Per Session
$48.83
$6.67
$2.50
$58.00
Rookie/Ranger/Star
Per Session
$58.56
$7.94
$2.50
$69.00
Bronze Star
Per Session
$72.72
$9.78
$2.50
$85.00
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Fee Description
Unit
Base Fee
13% HST
Surcharge
Total Fee
Swimming Courses
Bronze Cross
Per Session
$99.27
$13.23
$2.50
$125.00
Bronze Medallion with Emergency First Aid
Per Session
$108.12
$14.38
$2.50
$115.00
National Lifeguard Certification
Per Session
$205.46
$27.03
$2.50
$234.99
National Lifeguard Recertification - Residents
Per Session
$51.92
$7.07
$2.50
$61.49
National Lifeguard Recertification - Staff
Per Session
$33.78
$4.72
$2.50
$41.00
National Lifeguard Recertification
Per Session
$70.27
$9.43
$2.50
$82.00
NLS Resident Certification
Per Session
$153.47
$20.28
$2.50
$176.25
Standard First Aid Recertification
Per Session
$55.02
$7.48
$2.50
$65.00
Standard First Aid Recertification - Staff
Per Session
$26.26
$3.74
$2.50
$32.50
Standard First Aid Recertification - Residents
Per Session
$40.64
$5.61
$2.50
$48.75
Standard First Aid Certification
Per Session
$77.15
$10.35
$2.50
$90.00
Standard First Aid Certification - Staff
Per Session
$37.32
$5.18
$2.50
$45.00
Standard First Aid Certification - Residents
Per Session
$57.23
$7.76
$2.50
$67.49
Swim Instructor Course
Per Session
$174.49
$23.01
$2.50
$200.00
Swim Instructor Course - Residents/ Staff
Per Session
$130.24
$17.26
$2.50
$150.00
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Fee Description
Unit
Base Fee
13% HST
Surcharge
Total Fee
Pool Drop-in Programs
Aquafit Drop-in Pass
Single Entry
$5.31
$0.69
$0.00
$6.00
Aquafit Clip Card
10 Entries
$48.67
$6.33
$0.00
$55.00
Public Swim - Child (Drop In)
Single Entry
$2.21
$0.29
$0.00
$2.50
Public Swim - Adult (Drop In)
Single Entry
$3.54
$0.46
$0.00
$4.00
Public Swim - Senior (Drop In)
Single Entry
$2.65
$0.34
$0.00
$2.99
Public Swim - Family (Drop In)
Single Entry
$10.62
$1.38
$0.00
$12.00
Seasonal Swim Pass - Child
Per Season
$44.25
$5.75
$0.00
$50.00
Seasonal Swim Pass - Adult
Per Season
$70.80
$9.20
$0.00
$80.00
Seasonal Swim Pass - Senior (55+)
Per Season
$53.10
$6.90
$0.00
$60.00
Season Swim Pass - Family
Per Season
$212.39
$27.61
$0.00
$240.00
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Sports Field & Parks Fees
Fee Description
Unit
Base Fee
13% HST
Surcharge
Total Fee
Sport Fields & Courts
Type A Sports Field - Adult
Hourly
$17.12
$2.88
$5.00
$25.00
Type A Sports Field - Youth
Hourly
$12.70
$2.30
$5.00
$20.00
Type B Sports Field
Hourly
$8.72
$1.78
$5.00
$15.50
Type A/B Field Tournament
Daily
$163.14
$21.86
$5.00
$190.00
Type A/B Field Tournament - Youth
Daily
$127.74
$17.26
$5.00
$150.00
Seasonal Youth Rate - Thorold Minor Baseball/Soccer
Per Registered
Player
$3.10
$0.40
$0.00
$3.50
Lighting
Hourly
$10.49
$2.01
$5.00
$17.50
Court Reservation (Tennis, Bocce, etc.)
Hourly
$3.69
$0.80
$2.50
$6.99
Additional Lining
Hourly
$8.85
$1.15
$0.00
$10.00
Dressing Room / Clubhouse Use - Adult
Per season
$192.48
$57.52
$250.00
$500.00
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Community Centre Fees
Fee Description
Unit
Base Fee
13% HST
Surcharge
Total Fee
Sport Fields & Courts
Dressing Room / Clubhouse Use - Youth
Per season
$121.24
$28.76
$100.00
$250.00
Concession Booth
Hourly
$17.12
$2.88
$5.00
$25.00
Concession Booth
Daily
$82.74
$17.26
$50.00
$150.00
Concession Booth - Licensed (SOP) Event / Tournament
Daily
$121.24
$28.76
$100.00
$250.00
Parks / Pavilions
Passive Park Permit
Hourly
$18.01
$2.99
$5.00
$26.00
Pavilion Permit
Hourly
$18.01
$2.99
$5.00
$26.00
Beaverdams Bandshell
Hourly
$31.59
$5.41
$10.00
$47.00
Instructional Class in Park
Hourly
$13.27
$1.73
$0.00
$15.00
Photography in Park
Hourly
$30.97
$4.03
$0.00
$35.00
Fee Description
Unit
Base Fee
13% HST
Surcharge
Total Fee
Community Centres
PRCC Hall Rental - Hourly (up to 5 hours)
Hourly
$23.00
$3.25
$2.00
$28.25
PRCC Hall Rental - Daily (6+ hours)
Daily
$138.00
$19.50
$12.00
$169.50
Allanburg CC Rental - Hourly (up to 5 hours)
Hourly
$28.00
$3.90
$2.00
$33.90
Allanburg CC Rental - Daily (6+ hours)
Daily
$168.00
$23.40
$12.00
$203.40
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Market & Special Events Fees
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Farmer vendors must be Farmers Market Ontario or MyPick Member to qualify
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Community organization booths at no cost are only available to non-profit & charitable community organizations
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Scheduled booths with no one in attendance (no-show) is subject to the No Show Fee. To be paid before returning to the market.
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Special Event application fee is due at the time of the application and is non-refundable.
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A deposit will be held for each Special Event and will be held until completion of event in the occurrence of any incidentals.
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Special Events are subject to additional charges where applicable. Refer to Special Event Coordinator for estimate.
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Special Events are defined as renting three (3) or more amenities in a park and/or having an expected attendance of over 150 people and/or a budget of $1000 or greater
and/or ticketed performances or concerts and/or have any of the following; alcohol being served, food trucks, vendors, fireworks, temporary structures, amusement
devices, roadway closures.
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Any additional event amenities may be requested for Special Events and could be subject to additional delivery and setup/takedown costs.
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For picnics, family reunions and park reservations with less than 150 people refer to Passive Parks fees.
Fee Description
Unit
Base Fee
13% HST
Surcharge
Total Fee
Community Centres
Allanburg CC Rental - Kitchen
Daily
$75.00
$9.75
$0.00
$84.75
Damage Deposit
Per Rental
$150.00
$0.00
$0.00
$150.00
Fee Description
Unit
Base Fee
13% HST
Surcharge
Total Fee
Thorold Community Market
Market - Single Day
Per Day
$17.70
$2.30
$0.00
$20.00
Market Licensed Patio - Daily
Per Day, Per Booth
$66.37
$8.63
$0.00
$75.00
Market - Paid Booth - Season Fee
Per Season
$88.50
$11.50
$0.00
$100.00
Market - Paid Booth - Season Deposit
Per Season
$100.00
$0.00
$0.00
$100.00
Market - Booth for Farmer
Per Season
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
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Fee Description
Unit
Base Fee
13% HST
Surcharge
Total Fee
Community Organization Booth
Per Day
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Thorold Community Market
Hydro Service (Food Trucks)
Per Season
$88.50
$11.50
$0.00
$100.00
No Show fee
Per Occurrence
$17.70
$2.30
$0.00
$20.00
Canada Day Celebrations
Food Vendor
Per Event
$300.00
$39.00
$0.00
$339.00
Food Vendor
Per Day
$200.00
$26.00
$0.00
$226.00
General Vendor
Per Event
$150.00
$19.50
$0.00
$169.50
General Vendor
Per Day
$100.00
$13.00
$0.00
$113.00
Hydro Service
Per Event
$25.00
$3.25
$0.00
$28.25
Special Events
Special Event Application Fee
Per Application
$100.00
$13.00
$0.00
$113.00
Special Event Permit Fee
Per Application
$400.00
$65.00
$100.00
$565.00
Special Event Deposit
Per Application
$1,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,000.00
Special Event Staffing Fee
Per Event
Job Specific
Costing
Job Specific
Costing
Additional Event Amenities
Trash/Recycle Bin with wheels (35 Gallon)
Per Unit, Per Day
$13.00
$1.95
$2.00
$16.95
Instant Canopy Tent - 20' x 10'
Per Unit, Per Event
$80.00
$13.00
$20.00
$113.00
Instant Canopy Tent - 10' x 10'
Per Unit, Per Event
$35.00
$6.50
$15.00
$56.50
Tent Walls - 10' Section
Per Unit, Per Event
$4.00
$0.65
$1.00
$5.65
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Fee Description
Unit
Base Fee
13% HST
Surcharge
Total Fee
Additional Event Amenities
Plastic Folding Picnic Table
Per Unit, Per Event
$20.00
$3.25
$5.00
$28.25
Plastic Folding Banquet Table
Per Unit, Per Event
$10.00
$1.95
$5.00
$16.95
Portable Safety Barrier
Per Unit, Per Event
$10.00
$1.95
$5.00
$16.95
Bluetooth Speaker with Microphone
Per Unit, Per Event
$45.00
$6.50
$5.00
$56.50
Delivery & Pickup (within Thorold)
Per Event
Job Specific
Costing
Job Specific
Costing
Setup & Takedown (by Thorold Staff)
Per Event
Job Specific
Costing
Job Specific
Costing
Damage Deposit (Assets)
Per Event
$500.00
$0.00
$0.00
$500.00