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The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills
By-law No. 2025-082
A By-law of The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills
to provide for the imposition of fees or charges
And to Repeal By-law Nos. 2024-125, and 2025-054
(Fees and Charges By-law)
Whereas Section 8 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended provides
the powers of a municipality under this or any other Act shall be interpreted broadly so
as to confer broad authority on the municipality to enable the municipality to govern its
affairs as it considers appropriate and to enhance the municipality's ability to respond to
municipal issues;
And Whereas Section 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended
provides that a municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural
person for the purpose of exercising its authority under this or any other Act;
And Whereas Part XII, Section 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended, authorizes a municipality to impose fees or charges on persons, for services
or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it; for costs payable by it for services or
activities provided or done by or on behalf of any other municipality or local board; and
for the use of its property including property under its control:
And Whereas Section 391 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 C. 25, as amended
provides that a fee or charge 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, 2001, S.O. 2001 C. 25, as
amended provides that the costs included in a fee or charge may include costs incurred
by a municipality related to administration, enforcement and the establishment,
acquisition and replacement of capital assets;
And Whereas Section 69(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, c. P. 13, as amended,
provides that a municipality may establish a tariff of fees for the processing of
applications;
And Whereas Section 7(1) of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as
amended, authorizes the Council of a municipality to pass by-laws requiring 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 providing for refunds of fees under such circumstances;
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And Whereas a public meeting was held on December 2, 2025 under the authority of
Section 7(6) of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as amended, to obtain
public comments with respect to the proposed amendments to the Building Related
Fees contained within the Municipality's Fees and Charges By-law;
And Whereas Section 5(0.1) of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O.
1997, c.4, as amended, authorizes a municipality to establish, maintain and operate a
fire department for all or any part of the municipality;
And Whereas Council of the Municipality of Trent Hills did, on the 19" day of
September, 2017, enact By-law No. 2017-096 to Establish and Regulate a Fire
Department;
And Whereas Section 398(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 C. 25, as amended
provides that the Treasurer of a local municipality may add fees and charges imposed
by the municipality to the tax roll for the property and collect them in the same manner
as municipal taxes;
Now Therefore the Council of the Municipality of Trent Hills hereby enacts as follows:
1.
That this By-law may be cited as the "Fees and Charges By-law".
2.
That the following Schedules, attached hereto, form part of this By-law:
Schedule A
Schedule B
Schedule C
Schedule D
Schedu.e E
Schedu.e F
Schedule G
Schedule H
Schedule |
General Fees
Finance/Tax Related Fees
Burial Permits/Cemetery Related Fees
Licensing/Permits & By-law Enforcement Fees
Public Works Fees
Fire
& Emergency Services Fees
Planning Related Fees
Building Related Fees
Hastings Village Marina Related Fees
Schedule J
Schedu e K
Arenas, Facilities & Sports Fields Related Fees
Consolidated Linear Infrastructure
-- Environmental
Compliance Approvals
That the rates and fees for services for The Corporation of the Municipality of
Trent Hills are outlined in Schedules "A" to "K" attached hereto and forming
part of this by-law.
.
That "Appendix 1" attached hereto lists services and fees imposed under
separate by-laws, Acts, or Ontario Regulations.
. Any person desirous of using those services or property of the Municipality of
Trent Hills described in Schedules "A" to and including "K" shall pay the fee set
out opposite the description or name of the particular service or property, as
shown in Schedules "A" to and including "K".
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.
Despite the provision of Section 4, Council or its delegated authority may, in its
discretion upon application to it, waive or reduce the fees set out in Schedules
"A" to and including "K" for any person, on a one time or on a continuing basis.
.
All fees payable under this By-law shall be payable in advance of providing the
service except for:
a) emergency services;
b)
actions taken by the Municipality of Trent Hills to rectify failures or by-law
infractions on the part of a resident;
.
If for any reason fees and charges owing under this By-law remain unpaid after
30 days, same shall bear interest at the rate of 1.25% per month until paid in full.
.
Where a deposit is required under this By-law for services rendered by the
Municipality, and actual costs exceed the deposited amount, such costs shall be
deemed to be fees owing under this By-law and Section 7 of this By-law shall
pertain to such outstanding costs.
.
Any fees that are owing to the Municipality of Trent Hills and that are unpaid are
a debt to the Municipality of Trent Hills and, together with all interest and
penalties accrued thereupon, may be collected by the Municipality of Trent Hills
by action or may be collected by the Municipality of Trent Hills on its behalf or
may be collected in like manner as taxes.
10. Should any section, subsection, clause, paragraph or provision of this By-law,
including any part of the Schedules to this By-law, be declared by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the
By-law as a whole or any part thereof, other than the provision or part of the
schedule so declared to be invalid.
11. That By-law Nos. 2024-125, and 2025-054 are hereby repealed in their entirety.
12.HST will be applied on applicable schedules where indicated.
13. That this By-law shall come into force and take effect on January 1, 2026.
By-law read and_passed this 9'" day of December, 2025.
Robert
Crate, Mayor
He Fepuett
Karen Frigault,
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Schedule "A" to By-Law No. 2025-082
General Fees
Note: The following fees are not subject to HST, unless stated otherwise
Fees
Compliance Letters (subject to a 7 business day turnaround)
a) Building/Zoning Compliance Letter
$ 200.00
Documents
a) Official Plan Consolidation
$ 125.00
b) Comprehensive Zoning By-law Consolidation
$ 125.00
Photocopies and Prints
Black and White (up to 8.5" x 14")
-- HST Included
$ 1.00/page
Colour (up to 8.5" x 14")
-- HST Included
$ 2.00/page
Black and White (11" x 17")
-- HST Included
$ 3.00/page
Colour (11" x 17")
-- HST Included
$ 5.00/page
Oversize black and white
-- HST Included
$ 10.00/page
Oversize colour
-- HST Included
$ 15.00/page
Marriage Solemnization/Civil Ceremony
Marriage Solemnization
-- Council Chambers
$ 400.00
Marriage Solemnization
-- Alternate Trent Hills
$ 450.00
Location (subject to Clerk's Approval)
Marriage Solemnization
-- After Hours in Council
$ 500.00
Chambers
Marriage Solemnization
-- After Hours at an
$ 550.00
alternate Trent Hills location
(subject to Clerk's Approval)
Marriage Solemnization
- Cancellation
$ 75.00
Marriage Solemnization
- Witness
$ 25.00
Commissioning/Swearing of Documents
a) Commissioning Fee
$ 15.00/item
b) Swearing of Affidavits
$ 15.00/item
c) Certifying Documents
$ 15.00/item
Note:
The above-noted Commissioning Fee shall only apply to
non-municipal related documents.
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Municipal Significance Designation
Designation of Event of Municipal Significance
e
To assist an applicant in their application for a
Public Event Special Occasion Permit (SOP)
from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of
Ontario (AGCO)
Miscellaneous
a) Municipal Pins
-- HST Included
b) Municipal Flag + HST
c) Registered Letter Fee
Municipal Address Signage (911 Signs)
-- HST Included
a) Municipal Address Sign and Post
-- Rural Area
b)
Farm 911/Emily Project Access Route
-- Rural Area
c)
Municipal Address Sign Only
-- Urban Area
d)
Reflective Plate Replacement
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
-- HST Included
a)
Electronic Vehicle Charging Stations
Additional Costs Incurred
$ 100.00/event
$ 5.00
$ 50.00
$ 15.00
$ 75.00
$ 75.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 2.50/hour
When the Municipality, or another municipal, provincial or federal
agency/entity on the Municipality's behalf, takes actions or pays money
to rectify failures, by-law infractions or situations created by, or on behalf
of a person, including but not limited to non-compliance with the terms of
any agreement or permit or licence, such person shall be responsible for
all costs paid or payable by the Municipality including the cost of staff
time, equipment expenses and other expenses incurred by the
Municipality. The person responsible shall be invoiced for all costs. The
minimum invoice shall not be for less than three (3) hours of time or
$1,000.00
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Schedule 'B' to By-Law No. 2025-082
Finance/Tax Related Fees
Note: The following fees are not subject to HST, unless stated otherwise
Fees
Returned Items
e
(Returned Cheque, Insufficient Funds, Stop
$ 35.00
Payments, etc.)
Tax Certificate
$ 50.00
Tax Statement of Account
$ 25.00
Tax Confirmation Letters
e
Fee for each year required (2005 to current year)
$ 10.00
Tax Registration/Sale Administration Fee
$ 500.00
Tax Registration/Sale Fees
Full Cost Recovery
e
External costs incurred by Municipality
Tax Sale Tender Package
$ 15.00
e
In-person purchase
Tax Extension Agreement
$ 250.00
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Schedule 'C' to By-Law No. 2025-082
Burial Permits/Cemetery Related Fees
Note: The following fees are subject to HST, unless stated otherwise
Fees
Burial Permit
-- not subject to HST
$ 15.00
Sale of Interment Rights
a)
1 Full Grave Lot
$ 1,500.00
Note:
The cost of 1 Full Grave Lot includes the following components:
e
1 Full Grave lot
$ 900.00
e
Care & Maintenance
$ 600.00
b)
1 Cremation Lot
$ 850.00
Note:
The cost of
1 Cremation Lot includes the following components:
e
1 Cremation Lot
$ 510.00
e
Care & Maintenance
$ 340.00
c)
1 Niche in the Columbarium
$ 2,100.00
Note:
The cost of 1 Niche includes the following components:
e
1 Niche Space
$ 1,785.00
e
Care & Maintenance
$315.00
Interment
-- Full Burial
a)
Full Burial
$ 1,300.00
Monday to Friday before 3:30 p.m.
b)
Late Charge
- Monday to Friday after 3:30 p.m.
$ 300.00
c) Saturday Interment
$ 1,600.00
d)
Disinterment (casket only)
$ 1,100.00
Note:
No Interments will occur on Sundays or Statutory Holidays.
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Interment
-- Cremated Remains
a) Cremated Remains
$ 700.00
Monday to Friday before 3:30 p.m.
b)
Late Charge
- Monday to Friday after 3:30 p.m.
$ 150.00
c)
Cremated Remains
- Saturdays
$ 850.00
d)
Disinterment
- Cremated Remains
$ 600.00
Note:
No Interments will occur on Sundays or Statutory Holidays.
Interment
-- Columbarium/Niche
a) Cremated Remains
$ 400.00
Monday to Friday before 3:30 p.m.
b)
Late Charge
- Monday to Friday after 3:30 p.m.
$ 150.00
c)
Cremated Remains
- Saturdays
$ 550.00
d)
Disinterment
- Cremated Remains
$ 300.00
Note:
No Interments will occur on Sundays or Statutory Holidays.
Other Fees
a)
4 Cornerstone markers
$ 375.00
b)
2 Cornerstone markers
$ 225.00
*Required when Surname changes on
Transfer of Deed*
Transfer of Deed
-- Administration Fee
$ 100.00
Vault Fee
- Winter
$ 400.00
Vault Fee
-- Winter (For burial elsewhere)
$ 500.00
Bronze Door Plaque (Niche)
$ 850.00
Memorialization Markers
-- Care and Maintenance
-- not subject to HST
a)
Flat Marker
-- less than 1,116.13 cm? (173 in?)
$ 0.00
Flat Marker
-- at least 1,116.13 cm? (173 in?)
$ 100.00
Upright Marker
-- less than 122 cm (48") wide,
$ 200.00
including base
Upright Marker
-- more than 122 cm (48") wide,
$ 400.00
including base
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Schedule 'D' to By-Law No. 2025-082
Licensing/Permits & By-law Enforcement Fees
Note: The following fees are not subject to HST, unless stated otherwise
Licensing Fees
Marriage Licence
Marriage Licence !ssuance
Refreshment Vehicles
Licence (per Refreshment Vehicle)
Other Licences
Note:
licensing fees for any licences not listed above.
Permit Fees
Permit Fees
a) Pool
b) Signs (not regulated under the Ontario Building Code)
Under1 m2
Over1 m2
a) Sandwich Board Sign
b) Temporary Sign
Burn Permits (per burn site application)
a) Urban, Rural, Recreational & Farm
b) Oversized, Special Purpose
c) Recreational Campgrounds/Resorts
Special Event Permit
Free Admission
-- Special Event
e
Expected attendance of less than 1,000
Free Admission
-- Special Event
e
Expected attendance of more than 1,000
Paid Admission
-- Special Event
Fees
$ 175.00
$ 350.00
Refer to Municipal Licensing By-laws to determine the applicable
$ 200.00
$ 50.00
$ 100.00
$ 50.00/year
$ 50.00/year
$ 20.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
$ 500.00
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Property Standards
3.1
Property Standards
a) Appeal to Property Standards Committee
b) Re-Inspection
c) Certificate of Compliance
3.2
Property Standards
-- Clean Up
a) Register and/or Discharge Property Standards
Orders on Title
b) Clean up
c) Officer Attendance
(Officer is required to be in attendance for the
duration of a clean-up on private property in which
the Municipality has placed Orders)
d) Admin Fee: Additional 15% of items a, b and/or c
(Minimum charge $200.00)
Clean & Clear
a) Re-Inspection
b) Certificate of Compliance
$ 200.00
$ 100.00
$ 200.00
Cost Recovery
Cost Recovery
$ 90.00/hour
$ 100.00
$ 200.00
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Schedule 'E' to By-Law No. 2025-082
Public Works Fees
Note: The following fees are not subject to HST, unless stated otherwise
Fees
Entrance Permits
Entrance Permit
$ 2,000.00
Note:
The cost of an Entrance Permit includes the following components:
e
Fee
$ 300.00
e
Deposit
$ 1,700.00
Deposit is refundable when complete and up to municipal
standards within 18 months of initial inspection.
Re-inspection Fee (after 1' failed final inspection)
$ 200.00
Road Cut Permits
Road Cut Permit
$ 1,200.00
Note:
The cost of
a Road Cut Permit includes the following components:
e
Fee
$ 200.00
e
Deposit
$ 1,000.00
Deposit is refundable if completed within 1 year of issuance.
Road Occupancy Permits
Road Occupancy Permit
$ 150.00
County of Northumberland Agreements
Invoices
- Plowing/Sanding/Salting
As per Agreement prices
plus 10% Administration Fee
Fuel consumed for County Equipment
Average fuel price/litre
plus 10% Administration Fee
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Schedule 'F' to By-Law No. 2025-082
Fire
& Emergency Services Fees
Note: The following fees are subject to HST, unless stated otherwise
Fees
Request for Fire inspection Report
-- not subject to HST
$ 75.00
Inspections
-- not subject to HST
a) Foster Homes
$ 100.00
b) Group Homes
$ 100.00
c) Other Inspections
$ 100.00
Apparatus Stand-by
$ 150.00/hour
per vehicle
Note:
Use of Fire Department apparatus for stand-by fire protection as
requested by private companies, developers, industry, provincial or
regional government, other than Emergency Response.
False Alarms
Flat Rate
Automatic alarm Systems/Detectors
$ 450.00
Note: After 2 per 12 Month Period: for non-notification to work on system or
building, poor maintenance on system and/ or failure to correct cause
of repeated false alarms.
Response to Open Air Fire Deemed Out
MTO Rates / hour/ apparatus
of Control or Unauthorized
(full recovery)
Note: Where resident does not have a Burn Permit, is not in attendance, is
unwilling or unable to adequately extinguish the fire or is found to be
burning any materials that are not found to be clean wood.
Motor Vehicle Collision
MTO Rates / hour/ apparatus
(full recovery)
Note: Fee is applicable for non-residents.
Technical Rescue
Boat Response
MTO Rates / hour/ apparatus
(full recovery)
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Boat Staff
MTO Rates / hour/ apparatus
(full recovery)
Note: Any person requiring the services of a Boat Response who is in
contravention of any Federal or Provincial Act or Regulation or who has
not exercised reasonable care in their actions, thus necessitating the
use of a Boat Response, will be liable for costs incurred.
Each incident
will be billed for the actual time spent with a minimum charge of one (1)
hour.
Hazardous Materials Control/Clean Up
MTO Rates / hour/ apparatus
(full recovery)
Response to Natural Gas Leak
MTO Rates / hour/ apparatus
caused by ruptured gas line
(full recovery)
Specialized Equipment, Material or
MTO Rates / hour/ apparatus
Devices
(full recovery)
Note: Specialized, heavy equipment or devices for the purposes of fire
extinguishment, fire investigations, specialized rescue, CBRNE,
HAZMAT and specialized responses, services or external contractors.
Compliance Letters (subject to a 7 business day turnaround)
a) Fire Department Compliance
$ 200.00
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Schedule 'G' to By-Law No. 2025-082
Planning Related Fees
Note: The following fees are not subject to HST, unless stated otherwise
Pre-Consultation Non-Refundable Fee
a) Pre-Consultation
-- Minor (Planning Dept. Only)
b) Pre-Consultation
-- Major (Multiple Depts.)
Planning Application
Minor Variance (see Condition 2)
a) Minor Variance Application
b) Minor Variance to Sign By-law
Consent/Severance (see Conditions 1, 2 & 3)
a) Consent for New Lots
e
Fee
$ 2,000.00
e
Deposit
$ 1,000.00
b) Consent for Technical Purposes (lot addition,
easements, rights-of-way, and an application under
Section 50 (18) of the Planning Act re: foreclosure
and exercise power of sale)
°
Fee
$ 1,700.00
°
Deposit
$ 500.00
c) Certificate of Validation
e
Fee
$ 1,700.00
°
Deposit
$ 500.00
d) Deed Stamping Fee (retained lands)
e) Certificate of Cancellation
e
Fee
$ 1,700.00
°
Deposit
$ 500.00
f) Certificate of Cancellation (as condition of consent)
g) Recirculation Fee
h) Cash-in-lieu of Parkland
-- dedication for all new lots
created through the consent process
i) Application to amend the condition of a draft
approved severance
Fees
$ 350.00
$ 550.00
$ 1,260.00
$ 500.00
$ 3,000.00
$ 2,200.00
$ 2,200.00
$ 300.00
$ 2,200.00
$ 300.00
$ 1,500.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 200.00
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2.3.
Site Plan Control (see Condition 1)
a) Site Plan Control Application
e
Fee
$ 2,500.00
e
Deposit
$ 2,000.00
b) Site Plan Control Amendment Application
e
Fee
$ 1,500.00
e
Deposit
$ 2,000.00
c) Site Plan Revision/Resubmission (3'¢ and each
subsequent revision)
d) Off-Site Servicing Agreement
2.4
Zoning By-law (see Conditions 1 & 2)
a) Zoning By-law Amendment Application
e
Fee
$ 2,000.00
e
Deposit
$ 1,000.00
b) Zoning By-law Amendment Application (non-
residential
- minor)
e
Fee
e
Deposit
c) Zoning By-law Amendment Application (non-
residential
- major)
e
Fee
$ 4,700.00
e
Deposit
$ 1,000.00
d) Temporary Use By-law
e
Fee
$ 2,000.00
e
Deposit
$ 1,000.00
e) Removal of Holding Provision
2.5
Official Plan or Secondary Plan Amendment (see
Conditions 1 & 2)
a) Official Plan or Secondary Plan Amendment
Application
e
Fee
$ 4,250.00
e
Deposit
$ 6,000.00
$ 4,500.00
$ 3,500.00
$ 1,000.00
Cost Recovery
$ 3,000.00
$ 4,000.00
$ 3,000.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 5,700.00
$ 3,000.00
$ 600.00
$ 10,250.00
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2.6
Plan of Subdivision or Condominium (see Conditions 1 & 2)
a)
Plan of Subdivision or Condominium
$ 6,000.00
e
Deposit
$ 6,000.00
b)
Subdivision/Condominium Revision/Resubmission
(3 submission & subsequent)
c)
Draft Approval Extension
d)
Redline Revision Request (with notice)
Fee
$ 2,400.00
e
Deposit
$ 6,000.00
Redline Revision Request (without notice)
Change in Condition (with notice)
Change in Condition (without notice)
Condominium Exemption Request
e
Fee
Condo Conversion
Subdivision Agreement
Condominium Agreement
Pre-servicing Agreement
Application to amend the condition of a draft
approved subdivision or condominium
$ 12,000.00
$ 2,000.00
$ 2,400.00
$ 8,400.00
$1,200.00
$ 2,000.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 2,400.00
$ 11,000.00
$ 3,000.00
$ 3,000.00
$ 3,000.00
$ 1,850.00
In addition to the cost of the agreement, the applicant(s) shall be
responsible for all costs associated with the agreement.
Part Lot Control By-Law
or Deeming By-Law
3.1.
Exemption for Part Lot Control
a)
<4 lots
$ 1,700.00
$ 1,000.00
e
Fee
e
Deposit
b)
4-10 lots
e
Fee
e
Deposit
c)
>10 lots
e
Fee
$ 3,500.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 5,000.00
e
Deposit
$ 1,000.00
$ 2,700.00
$ 4,500.00
$ 6,000.00
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Deeming By-law
$ 2,700.00
e
Fee
$ 1,700.00
e
Deposit
$ 1,000.00
Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) Calculation
Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) Calculation
$ 50.00
Note:
The fee is applicable when an MDS Calculation is performed without
an associated planning application.
Sale and Other Disposition of Land Applications
Application Fee
$ 600.00
Note:
The applicant(s) shall be responsible for all costs incurred by the
Municipality with respect to their request, whether the request is
approved or not. The applicant(s) shall be invoiced accordingly, and
any such invoice shall include copies of invoices, which shall identify
the costs that have been incurred by the Municipality.
Direct Sale Deposit
$ 5,000.00
Note:
When Council chooses to proceed with a Direct Sale, the Deposit shall
be required upon Council's decision to declare the lands surplus to the
needs of the Municipality
Land Value
$ 0.287/sq. ft.
$ 12,500.00/acre
e
Minimum Purchase Price $ 12,500.00
Request for Easement Over Municipal Property
a) Administration Fee (non-refundable)
$ 500.00
b) Deposit
$ 5,000.00
Note:
The applicant shall be responsible for all costs incurred by the
Municipality with respect to their request, whether the request is
approved or not. The applicant shall be invoiced accordingly, and any
such invoice shall include copies of invoices which shall identify the
costs that have been incurred by the Municipality.
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Encroachment Agreement
a) Administration Fee (non-refundable)
$ 500.00
b) Deposit
$ 5,000.00
Note:
The applicant shall be responsible for all costs incurred by the
Municipality with respect to their request, whether the request is
approved or not. The applicant shall be invoiced accordingly, and any
such invoice shall include copies of invoices which shall identify the
costs that have been incurred by the Municipality.
Request to Lift Reserve Blocks
Administration Fee (non-refundable)
$ 350.00
Note:
The applicant shall be responsible for all costs incurred by the
Municipality with respect to their request, whether the request is
approved or not. The applicant shall be invoiced accordingly, and
any such invoice shall include copies of invoices which shall
identify the costs that have been incurred by the Municipality.
Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT)
Appeal Fee to the Ontario Municipal Board as set by the
Fee Set by OLT
OLT Regulations
Regulations
Staff and Legal Fees associated with processing an OLT
Cost Recovery
appeal file and preparing for and giving evidence at the
OLT or mediating a resolution
Miscellaneous
Review Pit Licence Application and Comments to MNR
$ 1,000.00
Telecommunications Towers & Antennas Application
$ 1,000.00
e
Fee
$ 500.00
e
Deposit
$ 500.00
Staff Fees associated with processing any other land
Cost Recovery
matters
Legal Fees associated with processing any land matters
Cost Recovery
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Conditions
1.
Applications in corresponding table require a signed Cost Acknowledgement
Agreement and Deposit Fee. Deposit fees will be drawn upon for expenses
related to the applications for which they are collected.
Creation and posting of property signs advising of active applications, as
outlined in Planning Act regulations, are the responsibility of the applicant.
The Municipality can provide specifications for signs to meet municipal
requirements.
A maximum of two lots (one severed and one retained) can be created by
any one consent application.
Additional Notes
1.
Applications that are submitted concurrently will require the submission of all
accumulative Deposit Fees outlined below.
2.
Conservation Authority costs for planning review of all application will be as
per the applicable Conservation Authority Fee Schedule.
3.
Where possible, any other Municipal fees will be obtained by the Planning
Department when application is made and transferred internally.
All application fees are non-refundable
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Schedule 'H' to By-Law No. 2025-082
Building Related Fees
Note: The following fees are not subject to HST, unless stated otherwise
1.
Administration Fees
-- Flat Rate
a) Residential, Commercial, Institutional, Industrial
and Agricultural
b) Accessory Buildings, Additions, Decks &
Renovations
c) Building without a permit
d) Site Plan Review
e) Site Inspection
f)
Designated Structures
i) |Communication Tower
Sign
-- Permanent
Silo (Vertical)
Retaining Wall
Wind Turbine
Manure Pit
Bunk Silo
g) Building Permit Deposit
-- Residential (New
Builds)
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$ 400.00
$ 200.00
$ 500.00
$ 200.00
$ 200.00
$ 400.00/item
$ 400.00/item
$ 400.00/item
$ 200.00/item
$ 400.00/item
$ 1,500.00/item
$ 1,500.00/item
$ 5,000.00
Note: Deposit is refunded when all requirements are fulfilled and the final
inspection, to close all permits, is signed off by the Chief Building
Official or their designate.
h) Register and/or Discharge Building Orders on
Title
Additional Fees
a) Commercial, Institutional & industrial
b) All other Buildings, including Dwellings,
Additions, Attached Garages, Decks/Porches
-
¢ Finished areas
e Unfinished areas
c) Garages, Accessory Structures, Renovations
Agricultural
a) Agricultural Buildings up to 600 sq. ft.
b) Agricultural Buildings over 600 sq. ft. up to
5,000 sq. ft.
c) Agricultural Buildings greater than 5,000 sq. ft.
Cost Recovery
$ 10.00 per
$ 1,000.00 of value
$ 0.95 per sq. ft.
$ 0.40 per sq. ft.
$ 0.75 per sq. ft.
$ 600.00
$ 600.00
plus $ 0.33/sq. ft.
$ 2,019.00
plus $ 0.25/sq. ft.
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Value Calculations
a) Based on cost per sq. ft. for Residential
$ 150.00
b) Based on cost per sq. ft. for Accessory Buildings
$ 75.00
c) Based on cost per sq. ft. for Commercial
$ 150.00
d) Based on cost per sq. ft. for Industrial
$ 150.00
Miscellaneous Fees
a) HVAC, Woodstoves, Solar Panels, Solid
$ 200.00
Fuel-burning Devices
b) Occupancy Permit
$ 200.00
c)
Demolition Permit
$ 200.00
d) Re-inspection after 2" Failed Inspection
$ 100.00/inspection
e) House Moving Permit
$200.00
f)
Final Inspection 48 months after Building Permit Issuance
i)
Residential, Commercial, Institutional,
$ 400.00
Industrial
li)
Accessory Building, addition and decks
$ 200.00
iii)
Agricultural Buildings
$ 250.00
g) Property Records Request
$ 100.00
(i.e. permits, septic information, surveys, etc.)
Subject to a 7 business day turnaround
Note:
Includes up to 5 pages, additional pages will be charged at the
rate set out in the Fees & Charges By-law
h) Alternate Solutions
$ 600.00
(proposal to allow an alternative design and/or
measure in lieu of the prescriptive requirements
under Division B of the Ontario Building Code.
Alternative Solution submissions must reference
a Building Permit currently under review.)
i)
Transfer of
a Permit
$ 200.00
j)
Permit Change of Use
-- Residential and Non-
$ 200.00
Residential
k) Shipping Container (maximum of 2)
$ 200.00/item
Septic
a) New
$ 875.00
b) Repair
$ 475.00
c) Decommissioning
$100.00
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Refund of Permit Fees
Pursuant to this by-law, the portion of the total calculated permit fees
that may be refunded shall be a percentage of the total fees payable
under this by-law, calculated as follows in regard to functions
undertaken by the municipality:
75% if only administrative and zoning functions have been
performed;
50% if administrative, zoning and plans examination functions have
been performed;
25% if the permit has been issued and no field inspections have
been performed subsequent to permit issuance; or
0% if any field inspections have been performed subsequent to
permit issuance.
There will be no refund of $100.00 or less.
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Schedule 'I' to By-Law No. 2025-082
Hastings Village Marina Related Fees
Note: The following fees are subject to HST, unless stated otherwise
1.
1.1
Seasonal Docking Rate
Serviced Docks
a) 30 amp service Seasonal Rate
b) 50 amp service Seasonal Rate
c)
Minimum Seasonal Rate
Un-serviced Docks
a) Seasonal Rate
b) Minimum Seasonal Rate
Transient Boater Docking Rates
Per Night
a) 30 amp service
b) 50 amp service
Per Week
a) 30 amp service
b) 50 amp service
Per Month
a) 30 amp service
b) 50 amp service
Pump-Out Rates
- HST Included
a) Seasonal Boats
b) Transient Boats
Winter Storage
a) Per Foot Winter Storage
b) Minimum Winter Storage Rate
c) Stands & Block Rental
d) Block Rental Only (10-15 Blocks)
$ 58.00/t.
$ 65.50/ft.
$ 1,450.00
$ 50.00/ft.
$ 900.00
$ 2.45/ft.
$ 3.15/ft.
$ 11.50/ft.
$ 12.50/ft.
$ 29.00/ft.
$ 33.00/tt.
$ 20.00/tank
$ 30.00/tank
$ 18.00/ft.
$ 475.00
$ 210.00
$ 110.00
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Schedule 'J' to By-Law No. 2024-125
Arenas, Facilities and Sports Fields Related Fees
Note: The following fees are subject to HST, unless stated otherwise
1.
Ice Rentals
2025-2026 Season
Youth
Adult
Day Rate
- Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Sponsored Public Skating (4 week minimum)
Statutory Holiday Ice Rental
e
Youth
e
Adult
Late Ice
-- after March 31st
Early Ice
- before the 2nd Sunday in September
$ 112.00/hour
$ 152.00/hour
$ 70.00/hour
$ 70.00/hour
$ 172.00/hour
$ 212.00/hour
$ 165.00/hour
$ 165.00/hour
Non-organized shinny hockey/skating (within ice schedule)
HST Included
e
Youth
e
Adult
Birthday Party Rental
-- 2 hour rental
e
Warkworth Arena
(1 hour ice rental + 1 hour auditorium rental)
2026-2027 Season
Youth
Adult
Day Rate
- Excluding Statutory Holidays
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Sponsored Public Skating (4-week minimum)
Sponsored Prime-Time Public Skate
Statutory Holiday Ice Rental
Youth
Adult
Public Skate
Late Ice/Early Ice
-- April 1 to 2nd Saturday in
September
$ 5.00/person/hour
$ 10.00/person/hour
$ 150.00
$ 120.00/hour
$ 163.00/hour
$ 75.00/hour
$ 75.00/nour
$120.00/hour
Regular Rate +
$110.00/hour
Regular Rate +
$110.00/hour
Regular Rate +
$110.00/hour
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Youth
$ 165.00/hour
Adult
$176.00/hour
Non-organized shinny hockey/skating (within ice
schedule)
HST Included
Youth
$ 5.00/person/hour
Adult
$ 10.00/person/hour
Birthday Party Rental
-- 2 hour rental
$ 175.00
e
Warkworth Arena
(1 hour ice rental + 1 hour auditorium rental)
Non-ice Rentals (Warkworth Arena Ice Pad Floor Space)
Ice Pad Floor Space Rental
$ 85.00/hour
Statutory Holiday Rental
$ 165.00/hour
Public Skating
-- HST Included
Per Skater
$ 2.50
Child under 6 years of age
No Charge
Family (up to 5 people including 2 Adults)
$ 6.00
Sponsored Skating (100 % sponsorship)
No charge
4.
Concession Booth Rentals
Sunny Life Recreation & Wellness Centre
$ 600.00/month
12 month Contract
Warkworth Arena
$ 300.00/month
6 month Contract
5.
Facility Rentals
5.1
General
Washroom Facility Use
-- 4 hour minimum
$ 60.00/hour
Statutory Holiday Rental
-- Washroom Facility
$ 120.00/hour
Use
-- 4 hour minimum
Setup/Cleanup
-- Tables/Chairs
$ 125.00
Event Staffing Cost
$ 60.00/hour per staff
5.2
Meeting/Event
Meeting/Event Rental
-- 4 hour minimum
$ 60.00/hour
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e
Warkworth Arena Auditorium
Statutory Holiday Rental
-- 4 hour minimum
6.
Hastings Field House
6.1
Memberships/Drop In (until May 31, 2026)
1 Month
e
Youth (17 years and younger)
e
Adult (18 to 64)
e
Senior (65 years and older)
e
Family/Group (up to 5 people)
6 Months
e
Youth (17 years and younger)
e
Adult (18 to 64)
e
Senior (65 years and older)
e
Family/Group (up to 5 people)
$ 120.00/hour
$ 137.50
$ 275.00
$ 247.50
$ 495.00
Note: The Director of Community Services may authorize promotional
sales on 6-Month Memberships up to 25% below the listed rate.
Monthly Track/Gym Pass
Individual Drop In
e
Use of turf or court only (if available)
Family/Group Drop In
e
Use of turf or court only (if available)
$ 30.00
$ 5.00/hour
$ 25.00/hour
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6.1
Memberships/Drop In (June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027)
1 Month
e
Youth (17 years and younger)
e
Adult (18 to 64)
e
Senior (65 years and older)
e
Family/Group (up to 5 people)
6 Months
e
Youth (17 years and younger)
e
Adult (18 to 64)
e
Senior (65 years and older)
e
Family/Group (up to 5 people)
$ 26.50
$ 53.50
$ 48.25
$ 150.00
$ 147.50
$ 294.25
$ 264.83
$ 850.00
Note: The Director of Community Services may authorize promotional
sales on 6-Month Memberships up to 25% below the listed rate.
Monthly Track/Gym Pass
Individual Drop In
e
Use of turf or court only (if available)
Family/Group Drop In
e
Use of turf or court only (if available)
6.2
Activities (until May 31, 2026)
Birthday Party Rental
-- 2 hour rental
(1 hour Turf Rental + 1 hour Court Rental)
Turf Rental
e
Youth
e
Adult
Golf
-- Non-member
-- HST Included
Track
-- Non-member
-- HST Included
Court Rental
-- Private
Court User Fee
-- Member
-- HST Included
Court User Fee
-- Non-member when playing
with
a member
-- HST Included
Court
-- No Show Fee
for Member and Non-member
(when booking party does not attend after
booking court)
$ 32.00
$ 5.00/hour
$ 25.00/hour
$ 150.00
$ 93.50/hour
$ 143.00/hour
$12.00/ 30 minutes
$ 2.00/day
$ 44.00/hour
$ 2.50/hour
$ 10.00/hour
$ 44.00
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6.2
Activities (June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027)
Birthday Party Rental
-- 2 hour rental
$ 175.00
(1 hour Turf Rental + 1 hour Court Rental)
Turf Rental
e
Youth
$ 102.00/hour
e
Adult
$ 160.00/hour
Golf
-- Non-member
-- HST Included
$15.00/ 30 minutes
Track
-- Non-member
-- HST Included
$ 2.00/day
Court Rental
-- Private
$ 50.00/hour
Court User Fee
-- Member
-- HST Included
$ 2.50/hour
Court User Fee
-- Non-member when playing
$ 10.00/hour
with a member
-- HST Included
Court
-- No Show Fee
$ 50.00
for Member and Non-member
(when booking party does not attend after
booking court)
6.3
Special Event Rentals (until May 31, 2026)
Special Event Rental
$ 250.00/hour
Not for Profit/Charitable Group
$ 150.00/hour
6.3
Special Event Rentals (June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027)
Special Event Rental
$ 250.00/hour
Not for Profit/Charitable Group
$ 160.00/hour
Statutory Holiday Event (4-hour minimum)
Regular Rate +
$ 55.00/hour
Crowe Bridge Park Admission
-- HST Included
Per Vehicle
$ 15.00
Per Vehicle 6+ people
$ 20.00
Long Weekends
$ 20.00
Long Weekends Vehicle 6+ people
$ 25.00
Resident Season Pass
$50.00/household
Note: Resident Season Pass will only be available to individuals that
provide proof of residency with a Driver's License or Municipal property
tax bill.
Gazebos/Pavilions
Gazebo/Pavilion Rental
-- 4 hour minimum
$ 30.00/hour
e
Campbellford Gazebo
- Old Mill Park
e
Hastings Gazebo
e
Warkworth Pavilion
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9.
Sports Fields
9.1
Soccer Pitch
Youth Soccer Clubs
e
Large Field
e
Mini Field
Adult
9.2
Ball Diamonds
Youth
-- Game/Practice
Adult
-- Game/Practice
Tournament Rate
-- Youth
- 4 hour minimum
Tournament Rate
-- Adult
- 4 hour minimum
10.
Special Events
Table and Chairs (Event Trailer)
11.
Advertising
11.1.
Arena Season
-- September 1 to March 31
Location
Size
Wall Space
4 ft. x 8 ft.
Ice Resurfacer (Warkworth Only)
e
Top Panel
e
Front Panel
e
Top Side Panel
e
Half Top Side Panel
e
Bottom Side Panel
Ice Surface
-- Per Logo
(Design, size, location to be approved by Trent
Hills)
Dasher Boards
$ 13.00/hour
$ 10.50/hour
$ 30.00/hour
$ 26.00/hour
$ 31.00/hour
$ 21.00/hour
$ 24.75/hour
$ 500.00
Per Season
$ 150.00
$ 325.00 each
$ 175.00 each
$ 550.00 each
$ 300.00
$ 300.00
$ 500.00
Note: Trent Hills Thunder administers and manages the Dasher Board
advertising program in accordance with the Agreement authorized by
By-law No. 2024-082
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11.2
Hastings Field House
Advertising Banner
$ 150.00/year
3 ft. x 8 ft. vinyl
11.3.
General
Waste Receptacle
-- Per Side
$480.00/year
12.
Bench and Tree Donation Program
Bench
$ 4,000.00
Tree (standard species)
$ 1,000.00
Tree (special order)
Cost determined at time
of order
Replacement Plaque
$ 350.00
Note: Tax receipts will be issued for Bench and Tree Donation Program
contributions.
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Schedule 'K' to By-Law No. 2025-082
Consolidated Linear Infrastructure
--
Environmental Compliance Approvals
Stormwater Management
Administrative Fee
$ 1,000.00
Storm Sewers (adding, changing, replacing or
$ 2,500.00/submission
extending)
-- includes standard system
components (e.g. ditches, swales, culverts,
inlets, structures, outlets)
Manufactured Treatment Device Only
$ 2,000.00/each
(e.g. Oil-Grit Separator Unit, Filter Unit)
Stormwater Management Facility (new,
$ 5,000.00/facility
expanding, altering) (e.g. wet pond,
engineered system with treatment) or Low
Impact Development Filtration Facility (e.g.
Bioretention Facility)
Stormwater Storage Facility (e.g. engineered
$ 5,000.00/facility
system without treatment) or Low Impact
Development Retention Facility (e.g.
Infiltration, Evapotranspiration)
Environmental Compliance Approval
--
$ 2,500.00/each
Amendments
Wastewater Management
Administrative Fee
$ 1,000.00
Sanitary Sewers (adding, changing, replacing
$ 2,500.00/submission
or extending)
-- includes standard system
components (e.g. pipes, inlets, structures,
outlets)
Pumping Station/Forcemain (adding, changing,
$ 5,000.00/each
replacing)
Environmental Compliance Approval
--
$ 2,500.00/each
Amendments
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Appendix "1" to By-law No. 2025-082
Fees and Charges
Imposed under Separate By-law/Act/Ontario Regulation
Development Charges: Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c.27
Freedom of Information: Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M.56, as amended
Refer to Municipal Licensing By-laws to determine the applicable licensing
fees for any licences not listed in Schedule "D"
Lottery Licensing Fees per Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
Water and Wastewater Rates, Fees and Charges
Water and Wastewater Connection Charges
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