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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WELLESLEY
BY-LAW NUMBER 31/2025
Being a By-law to establish the fees and charges for various services provided by
the municipality and repeal By-law Number 1/2024, 45/2024 and 10/2025 and any
amendments thereto.
WHEREAS Section 391 (1) of The Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. Chapter 25 as amended
(hereinafter called "the Act") permits a municipality and a local board to pass by-laws
imposing fees or charges on any class of persons; and
AND WHEREAS The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P .1 3 as amended, provides that a
Council of a municipality may pass a by-law to prescribe a tariff of fees for the
processing of applications made in respect of planning matters; and
AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 7, Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c23, as
amended, provides that a Council a municipality may pass a by-law to prescribe fees for
the processing of applications for permits or for the issuance of permits; and
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Wellesley deems it
necessary to periodically amend the fees and charges of the Township of Wellesley;
NOW THEREFORE The Council of The Corporation of The Township of Wellesley
Enacts as Follows:
Short Title:
This By-law may be known as the 'Fees & Charges By-law 2026'.
Definitions:
1. For the purpose of this By-law:
'Corporation' means the Corporation of the Township of Wellesley
'Department' means the Department of the Township of Wellesley
'Township' means the Corporation of the Township of Wellesley
General:
1. The fees and charges for various municipal services are established as shown in
the Schedules attached hereto and forming part of this By-law;
Schedule 'A' - Building Department
Schedule 'B' - Fire Department
Schedule 'C' - Planning Department
Schedule 'D' - Administration Department
Schedule 'E' - Public Works Department
Schedule 'F' - Recreation Department
Schedule 'G' - Animal Control / Enforcement
2. No request by any person for any information, activity or use of Township
property described in the Schedules to this By-law will be processed or provided
by the Township, unless and until the person requesting the information, service,
activity or use of Township property has paid the applicable fees in the prescribed
amount as set out in the Schedules to this By-law.
3. Any Fees and Charges or a portion thereof that remain unpaid, interest at the
rate of 1.25% shall be charged on the first of each month thereafter until the
account is paid in full. If the fees remain unpaid at April 1st of the year following,
the fees, any interest and a transfer administration fee of $50.00 will be added to
the tax roll in the next year, on the real property of the owner.
4. That any cost associated with the collection of unpaid fees shall be charged at a
rate of $20.00 per hour.
5. The fees listed in the Schedules to this By-law will be subject to Harmonized
Sales Tax (HST), where applicable.
6. A person may pay any fees and charges imposed under this By-law by cash,
cheque, certified cheque, debit card or electronic funds transfer.
7. That the Council of the Township of Wellesley may from time to time amend the
Fees and Charges in this By-law.
8. Recreation ice rate fees and charges listed in Schedule 'F' of this By-law take
effect on a seasonal basis, with rates specified for January 1 to April 30 and May
1 to December 30.
9. That 8% will be applied:
I.
on all public works billing for services provided other than permit fees
II.
on all third party re-billing
III.
on all billings for hourly or contracted services provided by the Township
outside of regular fees
IV.
on all admin fees maximum $500/invoice with invoices being prepared no
more than once/month
10. All charges payable under this by-law including taxes, interest and collection
costs constitute a debt of the person or persons charged and if unpaid, where
permissible, shall be added to the tax roll for any property in the Township of
Wellesley owned by such person or persons and may be collected in the same
manner as taxes.
Severability:
1. If a Court of competent jurisdiction should declare any section or part of a section
of this by-law to be invalid, such section or part of a section shall not be
construed as having persuaded or influenced Council to pass the remainder of
this by-law and it is hereby declared that the remainder of this by-law shall be
valid and shall remain in full force and effect.
Repealed:
By-law 1/2024, 45/2024 and 10/2025 of the Township of Wellesley and all By-laws
amending the same and any other By-law inconsistent with the provisions of this By-law
are hereby repealed.
Coming to Force:
This by-law shall come into force and effect on the January 1, 2026.
Read a first and second time this 25th day of November, 2025.
Mayor, Joe Nowak
Municipal Clerk, Amy Harron
Read a third and final time and passed this 25th day of November, 2025.
Mayor, Joe Nowak
Municipal Clerk, Amy Harron
Group "A" Assembly
Fee/sq.ft.
Min/Flat
2026 Rate
Post Office/Communication Building
2.00
$
Convention Centre/Exhibition
2.00
$
Restaurant/Tavern/Bar/Diner/Donut Shop
2.00
$
Theatre/Concert Hall/Cultural Centre
2.00
$
Recreation Complex/Country Club/Arena/Pool
2.00
$
Outdoor Public Pool/Bleachers/Grandstands
2.00
$
Government Buildings
2.00
$
Schools
2.00
$
Portable Classrooms (per unit)
flat
$ 411.00
Library/Museum/Art Gallery/Science Centre
2.00
$
Buildings/Church/Temple/Synagogue
2.00
$
Group "B" Institutional
Fee/sq.ft.
Min/Flat
2026 Rate
Jails/Detention Centre
2.38
$
Hospitals
2.38
$
Care Facilities/Nursing Home/Rest Home
2.38
$
Group "C" Residential
Fee/sq.ft.
Min/Flat
2026 Rate
Single Family Dwelling
$
1.48
min.
$ 1,772.00
Mobile Homes
min.
$ 912.00
Additional Attached Dwelling Unit
$
1.48
min.
$ 869.00
Cottage/Seasonal Dwellings
$
1.48
min.
$ 1,476.00
Semi-Detached/Link Home
$
1.48
min.
$ 1,771.00
Apartment Building/Duplex/Triplex/Quadruplex
$
1.48
min.
$ 2,361.00
Townhouse/Row House
$
1.48
min.
$ 2,953.00
Hotel/Motel
$
1.48
min.
$ 3,543.00
Group "D" Business & Personal Services
Fee/sq.ft.
Min/Flat
2026 Rate
Office Building (Superstructure only)
$
1.32
Office Building (Finished)
$
1.67
Group "E" Mercantile
Fee/sq.ft.
Min/Flat
2026 Rate
Retail Store/Complex (Superstructure only)
$
1.32
Retail Store (Finished)
$
1.67
Group "F" Industrial
Fee/sq.ft.
Min/Flat
2026 Rate
Warehouse, manufacturing, assembly plant
$
0.93
Accessory building, storage, parking garage
$
0.93
Service station, repair garage etc.
$
0.93
Maintenance Building I mechanical building
$
0.93
Spray Booths/Dust Collectors
flat
$ 227.00
Foundation Permit Only
Fee/sq.ft.
Min/Flat
2026 Rate
Standard - full fees apply to superstructure
18% of permit fee for floor area of the structure
Sewage System
Fee/sq.ft.
Min/Flat
2026 Rate
New or replacement sewage system (Part 8)
flat
$ 730.00
Replacement septic tank only
flat
$ 482.00
Replacement leaching bed only
flat
$ 482.00
Interior/Alterations/Renovations
Fee/sq.ft.
Min/Flat
2026 Rate
Alterations & Renovations
$
0.53
Interior finishes to existing unfinished builds
$
0.53
Farm Buildings
Fee/sq.ft.
Min/Flat
2026 Rate
Agricultural storage buildings
$
0.53
Livestock facilities
$
0.53
Silos
A)
Grain Bin
flat
$ 200.00
B)
Tower / Bunker
flat
$ 490.00
Manure Storage Tanks (all uncovered manure storage areas)
flat
$ 683.00
Special Categories/Services
Fee/sq.ft.
Min/Flat
2026 Rate
Air Support Structures
$
0.50
Temporary Tent (over 646 sq.ft.)
flat
$ 200.00
Relocated Building within Municipality
flat
$ 332.00
Change of Use
flat
$ 267.00
Alternative Solution Application
flat
$ 256.00
Miscellaneous
Fee/sq.ft.
Min/Flat
2026 Rate
Garage / Carport
$
0.54
Accessory Building / Detached Garage
$
0.60
Deck / Porch / Exterior Stair / Taller Roof
$
0.54
min
$ 128.00
Fireplaces / Woodstoves / Chimney
flat
$ 128.00
Retaining Walls
$
0.53
Designated Structures as per OBC (excluding solar panels)
flat
$ 664.00
Solar Power Installations (building mounted)
$
0.66
max
$ 664.00
Storefront Replacement
flat
$ 456.00
Elevator / Escalator Lift
flat
$ 456.00
Public and Private Swimming Pools & Spas
flat
$ 195.00
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Schedule 'A' to By-law 31/2025
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Fire Alarm
flat
$ 533.00
Electromagnetic Locks & Hold Open Devices (ea)
flat
$ 151.00
Fire Reservoirs
flat
$ 683.00
Plumbing Work Only
Fee/sq.ft.
Min/Flat
2026 Rate
Building Outside Services - SFD / Semi / Duplex
flat
$ 66.00
Building Site Services other than SFD / Semi / Duplex
flat
$ 129.00
Backflow Prevention Device
flat
$ 127.00
Demolition
Fee/sq.ft.
Min/Flat
2026 Rate
Demolition of Part 9 Building
flat
$ 144.00
Demolition of Part 3 Building (where P.Eng design work is req'd)
flat
$ 410.00
Fees for items not listed above: $15.00 per $1,000.00 of construction
value
$16 per $1,000
End of Schedule
TABLE NOTES
Refund of Permit Fees (As prescribed in Section 8 of Building By-law 40/2017)
ln the case of a withdrawal or abandonment of an Application, the abandonment of all or a portion of the work, refusal of a Permit or the
non-commencement of any project, the Chief Building Official shall determine the amount of paid permit fees that may be refunded to the
applicant, if any, in accordance with the following:
i)
No refund shall be made where the Chief Building Official has revoked the permit under Section 8(10) of the Act.
h)
No refund shall be made where a Transfer of Permit under Clause 7.(1Xh) of the Act has been granted;
g)
No refund shall be made after two years following the date of Permit application where the Permit has not been issued or one year
following the date of issuance;
f)
No refund shall be made of an amount that is less than the minimum Permit fee applicable to the work;
e)
5 percent (5%) shall additionally be deducted for each field inspection that has been performed after the Permit has been issued;
d)
35 percent (35%) if Permit has been issued and no field inspections have been performed subsequent to Permit issuance;
c)
50 percent (50%) if administrative, zoning and plans examination functions have been performed;
b)
70 percent (7Oo/o) if administrative and zoning functions have only been performed;
a)
80 percent (80%) if administrative functions have only been performed;
1.
A minimum, non-refundable fee of $122.00 shall be charged for all permits to be paid at the time of permit application.
2.
A fee of $0.11 per square foot of floor area shall be charged for re-examination of major revisions to previously approved
plans with a min. fee of $122.
3.
A minimum inspection fee of $122.00 shall be charged for inspections not related to an active building permit.
14. An investigation fee for construction commenced without a Building Permit will be charged an additional 100% of the permit
fee to a maximum of $2,000.00 increase.
15. A refundable deposit of $600.00 shall be collected for the following buildings: Single Family Dwelling; Duplex; Semi-
Detached; Townhouse and Triplex dwelling units and shall be refunded upon completion of the final inspection clearing off any
outstanding items, within 12 months of the Building Department issuing occupancy after which time the deposit is forfeited to the
Building Department to cover the costs of the permit administration and archiving of the building permit. The final inspection
deposit is in regards to the structure only and does not relate to lot grading.
16. Fireplaces, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and woodstoves are included in the permit fee where identified on the application for
the construction of new residential additions and new dwelling units.
9.
Where demolition of partitions or alterations to existing ceilings are part of an alteration or renovation permit, no additional
demolition fee is applicable.
10.
Corridors, lobbies, washrooms, lounges etc. are to be included as floor area and classified according to major occupancy
classifications for the floor area in which it is located.
11.
The classes of building permits and occupancy categories in the schedule correspond with the definitions of major
occupancy classifications in the Ontario Building Code. For mixed occupancies the permit fees for each of the applicable
occupancy categories may apply.
12.
For rack storage use, apply the square footage fee that was used for the building.
13. The Chief Building Official shall determine fees for classifications of permits not described or included in this schedule.
4.
A surcharge of 10% of the normal building fee shall be charged for conditional permits.
5.
Mechanical penthouse, mezzanines, lofts, habitable attics and interior balconies are to be included in all floor area
calculations.
6.
Except for interconnected floor spaces, no deductions are to be made for openings within floor areas (eg. Stairs, elevators,
service shafts).
7.
Unfinished basements and garages for single family dwellings (including semis, duplex and townhouses) are not included in
the floor area calculations.
8.
Where interior alterations and renovations require relocation of sprinkler heads or fire alarm components, no additional fee
is applicable.
Fees & Charges By-law - Schedule "A"
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Fire Code Inspections Base Rate Mandatory, request and complaint
inspections.
All high-risk/commercial-zoned properties shall be subject to a mandatory
inspection at the property owner's expense every 2-4 year including:
1. First inspection and re-inspection
2. Report within 2 weeks
$135.00
N
Copies of Fire Reports
$135.00
N
File Search
$100.00
N
Open Burn Permit 30 Days
*Permit shall be issued within 3 business days
$52.00
N
Open Burn Permit Rush Rate - issued during non-business hours
(evenings, weekends, and holidays)
* Issued for 30 days only
$105.00
Open Burn Permit - yearly rate - 365 days from date of issue
$165.00
Enclosed Burn Container Yearly rate (mandatory if one is on the property)
$165.00
Response to Open Burn and/or Contained Site Campfires not in
compliance with Township Burn By-law.
* Any of the 16 infractions in Schedule "C" of the Township Burn By-law
shall be applied where applicable ($200 each) plus the cost of the
responding apparatus.
hr/vehicle
$582.00
Y
Response to a false alarm at the same address within 12 months of the
first alarm.
* First two alarms are not charged back
* All false alarms within the designated time frame after the first two will be
charged according to this fee schedule
* False alarms include equipment malfunctions, repair, maintenance and
not being taken offline for fire drills and testing
* This includes malicious alarms and human error
* Waiting for key holders is billed at full rate
hr/vehicle
$582.00
Y
Response to Hazardous Material Incidents and/or Technical Rescue
Incidents including any outside agency cost to mitigate and/or cleanup
(confined space; Trench Rescue; High Angle Rescue; Water Rescue; dive
recovery etc.)
Cost +
Admin Fee
Cost + Admin Fee
Y
Response to Motor Vehicle Incidents on Township or Regional Roads for
non-residents.
* Cost for fire department response will be billed to non-resident insurance
provider. If more than one non-resident vehicle is involved billing will be
split evenly between non-residents involved.
* Costs are billed per truck, per hour
hr/vehicle
$582.00
Y
Expenses incurred during response to structure fires and rescues in the
Township of Wellesley. including but not limited to: use of any fire
suppression device, use of firefighting foam, replacement of any damaged
fire department equipment, heavy towing, excavators, cellulose insulation
removal, ATV, drone, lighting, firefighter rehab.
Cost +
Admin Fee
Cost + Admin Fee
Y
Fire Stand-By non emergency (i.e. large event coverage)
hr.crew
$250.00
Y
Fire Watch
hr/vehicle
$582.00
Y
Malicious False Fire Alarm or Call.
* Activating an alarm system maliciously
* Activating fire department response for false report of fire or emergency
* Activating fire department response for an open burn or contained site
campfire that is clearly adhering to the by-law
hr/vehicle
$582.00
y
Fire Extinguisher Training Refilling charge (training, education)
per unit
$40.00
Y
Fire Lock Box- regular, master key to fire department
per unit
$400.00
Y
Fire Lock Box- large, master key to fire department
per unit
$575.00
Y
Fire Reservoir fill up (includes Lock)
per 1,000 IG
$60.00
Y
End of Schedule
Schedule 'B' to By-law 31/2025
FIRE DEPARTMENT
PRE-SUBMISSION CONSULTATION
min/flat
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Mandatory Pre-Submission Inquiry (for all Planning Act applications)
$170.00
N
Pre-Submission Application (if more detailed review of plans, reports or
studies required)
$655.00
N
MINOR VARIANCE
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Fence Variance
$690.00
N
Administration & Planning Fees
$1,050.00
N
CONSENT
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Administration & Planning Fees
$2,270.00
N
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR CONSENT
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Deposit
$2,930.00
N
Administration & Planning Fees
$1,170.00
N
Certificate of Compliance
$115.00
N
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Administration & Planning Fees
$13,400.00
N
Recirculation Fee
$2,060.00
N
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Administration & Planning Fees
$4,120.00
N
Amendment to Remove Holding Zone
$1,165.00
N
Recirculation Fee
$2,060.00
N
CONCURRENT OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT &
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Administration & Planning Fees
$15,450.00
N
Deposit (for 3rd party appeals only)
$3,090.00
N
APPEAL to the ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
OLT Appeal Package Fee
$1,055.00
N
Deposit (for 3rd party appeals only)
per day
$5,860.00
N
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION or CONDOMINIUM
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Deposit
$10,930.00
N
Administration & Planning Fees
$8,750.00 plus $150
per lot to a max of
$40,000.00
N
Recirculation Fee
$2,060.00
N
Revisions (Draft Plan Conditions or Subdivision Agreement)
$2,060.00
N
Clearance of Draft Plan Approval Conditions
$1,030.00
N
Registration (Single Stage)
Each additional stage
$3,090.00
$310.00
N
Certificate of Compliance
$160.00
N
SITE PLAN CONTROL
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Fee (major)
Recirculation Fee
$5,250.00
$515.00
N
Fee (minor)
$2,650.00
N
Revisions (Site Plan Agreement)
$1,030.00
N
Certificate of Compliance
$160.00
N
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Review Fee
per request
$2,110.00
N
CASH IN LIEU OF PARKLAND
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Residential - 5 or less new lots/units
per lot/per unit
$7,045.00
N
Residential - 6 or more new lots/units - 5% of appraised value -
determined by developer and agreed to by Township
5% of appraised value
N
Commercial
Nil
Industrial
Nil
Institutional
Nil
Agricultural
Nil
Street Lighting Contributions (per consent to create a new lot)
$2,325.00
N
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Schedule 'C' to By-law 31/2025
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
PART LOT CONTROL
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
For first lot to be created
$1,320.00
N
Each additional lot created
per unit
$450.00
N
PLANNING & ZONING DOCUMENT FEES
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Zoning Compliance Certificate - 2 to 10 business days
$110.00
N
Zoning Compliance Certificate - 48 hours
$160.00
N
Survey Copy (if available)
$30.00
Y
Consolidated Zoning By-law (hard copy)
$55.00
Y
Township Official Plan (hard copy)
Black & White
$55.00
Y
Colour
$80.00
Y
Requests from Planning Department - labour unrelated to a Planning Act
Application (research, search, copy, consultation, etc.) telephone/counter
requests for written materials including copies of sections of pertinent By-
laws
per hour of staff
labour (HST +
Admin fee
applicable)
$57.00
MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION I
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
5-10 business days
per request
$80.00
Y
End of Schedule
Where a refundable deposit is due with the submission of any planning application: If at any time the Deposit held on account by the
Township is reduced to a value of less than $1,500 the Township will request the Applicant to top up the Refundable Deposit to a
value necessary to complete work on the file(s). All work will cease on the planning application (s) until such time as the Refundable
Deposit Account is restored to a value satisfactory to the Township. All professional fees and disbursements associated with peer
review or technical services associated with Legal, Engineering, Transportation, Hydrogeology, Environmental Sciences,
Geotechnical, Noise & Vibration or other similar service shall be re-billed to the applicant. The Township may use the deposited funds
to pay for these third party review expenses. Once all payments have been completed and the file(s) closed out, the residual of the
Deposit Account will be refunded to the Applicant.
Fees & Charges By-law - Schedule "C"
TABLE NOTES
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Application
$5.00
N
Photocopies & computer printouts
per page
$0.20
Y
Record Search
per .25 hour
$17.50
Y
Preparation of Record for Disclosure
per .25 hour
$17.50
Y
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Commissioner of Oaths
Per 3
documents
$25.00
N
Travel Letters
per page
$25.00
N
Certification of Photocopies
per document
$25.00
N
NSF / Dishonoured Payment
$45.00
N
Photocopies
per page
$1.77
Y
Plotter Prints
per page
$11.00
Y
Fax Machine
per page
$2.00
N
On-Line Payment Convenience Fee
$3.25
N
Replacement A/P or Payroll Cheque
$46.00
N
Bag Tag Program (garbage bag tags) - sold in sheets of 5 tags only (HST
exempt)
per sheet
per ROW website
N
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Search - 4th year and prior
per hour
$85.00
N
Preparation of Tax Information for residents to the Provincial or Federal
Governments
$46.00
N
Duplicate Tax Receipt
$15.00
N
Prior Year's Tax Receipt (1st year)
$20.00
N
Tax Bill Reprint
$15.00
N
Transfer Payment - customer error
$25.00
N
Transfer to Taxes for collection
$50.00
N
Recall Pre-authorized payment
$70.00
N
Tax Certificate
$75.00
N
Property Ownership Changes
$40.00
N
Mortgage Administration Fee
$30.00
N
Mortgage Roll Listing
$5.00
N
Returned payment processing fee
$45.00
N
Tax Sale
$150 + 3rd Party fees
N
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Civil Ceremony
$285.00
Y
Civil Ceremony - non-business hours
$430.00
Y
Marriage Ceremony - non-business hours - mileage
current mileage rate
N
License Fee
$150.00
N
Witness (if required)
per witness
$42.00
Y
Council Chamber Rental (2hr max)
$137.00
Y
CEMETERIES
(Hawkesville & Linwood Union)
Lot
40% Care
Maintenance
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Death Registration
$26.00
N
Lot Fees
Persons eight (8) years of age and older
$810.00
(3'x10')
$540.00
$1,350.00
Y
Persons seven (7) years of age and younger
$325.00
(3'x10')
$290.00
$640.00
Y
Cremation
(two (2) cremated remans are allowed to be buried on one (1) plot)
$250.00
(3'x2'6")
$175.00
$425.00
Y
Interment Fees
Infants under one (1) year
$150.00
Y
Children one (1) to two (2) years
May 1st to November 30th
$583.00
Y
December 1st to April 30th
$729.00
Y
Persons three (3) years and older
May 1st to November 30th
$1,250.00
Y
December 1st to April 30th
$1,385.00
Y
Cremated remains
$375.00
Y
Sunday Premium (if staff is available)
$252.00
Y
End of Schedule
Schedule 'D' to By-law 31/2025
ADMINISTRATION
No interments shall be made on Sunday or Statutory Holidays unless cemetery staff is available
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
GENERAL
TAXES
SOLEMNIZATION
ENGINEERING SERVICES
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Entrance Permits
$346.00
N
Road Work Permit
$346.00
N
Municipal Consent (projects >$50,000)
each
$346.00
Y
Investigation Fee for Work Started without Permit
3x permit fee
N
Site Remediation Fee for work not complying with municipal requirements
actual cost + admin fee
Y
Surface Works Deposit (road damage/lot grading)
N
Full Asphalt Road
each
$3,180.00
N
Half Asphalt Road
each
$1,590.00
N
Full Gravel Road
each
$1,810.00
N
Half Gravel Road
each
$905.00
N
Sidewalk
each
$760.00
N
Curb & Gutter
each
$640.00
N
Driveway Ramp
each
$640.00
N
Boulevard
each
$380.00
N
Building permit Deposit
$2,500.00
N
Lot Grading Review (deducted from surface works deposit or costs
incurred by outside agency)
per hour
$118.00
Y
CIVIC ADDRESSING + ADMIN FEE
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Municipal Address Sign - Replacement Sign
$45.00
Y
Municipal Address Sign - Replacement Post
$45.00
Y
Installation
$65.00
Y
Creation of 911 number
$65.00
Y
VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT + ADMIN FEE
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Pickup Truck
$38.00
Y
Backhoe
$82.00
Y
Grader
$113.00
Y
Tandem Axle Dump Truck
$82.00
Y
Payloader
$113.00
Y
Wood Chipper
$58.00
Y
Sweeper
$113.00
Y
Agricultural Tractor
$82.00
Y
Smooth Drum Packer
$32.00
Y
Steam Generator
$58.00
Y
Diesel Plate Tamper
$32.00
Y
LABOUR & MATERIALS + ADMIN FEE
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Labour (per hour)
cost
cost
Y
Materials
cost
cost
Y
End of Schedule
Schedule 'E' to By-law 31/2025
PUBLIC WORKS
ICE RATES / 50 min
January 1 -
April 30 Rate
May 1 - December
30 Rate
HST Applicable
Prime Time- 5:00pm - 11:00pm. Mon. to Fri. & all-day
Saturday and Sunday
50 mins per hour
$223.00
$223.00
Y
Non-Prime Time- Between 6:00 am & 5:00pm Mon. to Fri 50 mins per hour
$145.00
$149.50
Y
Local Minor Sports
50 mins per hour
$145.00
$149.50
Y
School board Hourly Ice rate
50 mins per hour
$92.00
$94.75
Y
ARENAS
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Arena Floor Rental- Hourly
$56.50
Y
Arena Floor Rental- Full Day
$700.00
Y
Arena Floor Rental Alcohol surcharge
$200.00
Y
Rates for Drop-in sessions
$0.00-$20.00
Y
COMMUNITY CENTRES
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Funeral or Celebration of Life Hall Rental Full day rate at
any Hall
$253.00
Y
Multi-Sports pad rentals
* All pads in the Township are first come, first serve;
however, if you are looking to secure the pad for an
event, you may rent it.
$25.00
Y
Hall & Kitchen Rentals (Dry facility)
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Full Day Hall Rental (Monday - Sunday)
$253.00
Y
Hall & Kitchen Rentals (Non-Dry facility)
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Full Hall Day Rental **includes Hall, Kitchen and Bar**
PRIME
$500.00
Y
Full Hall Day Rental **includes Hall, Kitchen and Bar**
NON-PRIME
$253.00
Y
Linwood Small Hall Full Day Rental **No kitchen
access** PRIME
$253.00
Y
Linwood Small Hall Full Day Rental **No kitchen
access** NON-PRIME
$253.00
Y
Kitchen Rental Full Day (Monday to Sunday)
$150.00
Y
Exercise/recreation Class Rate
$64.00
Y
BIRTHDAY PACKAGES
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Ice Party Package (during ice season)
* Regular rental rate of ice
* 20% discount on room fee
* Must provide own food and beverages
$250.00
Y
Non-Prime Ice Party Package
>10% discount rate on ice
>20% discount on room fee
>Available at Bill Gies and St. Clements
$180.00
Y
Gymnasium Party Package
* Regular rental rate of gymnasium floor
* 20% discount on room fee
* Must provide own food and beverages
$105.00
Y
Multi-sports Pad Party Package (not available during
Winter) or Disc Golf
* Regular rental rate of multi-sports pad
* 20% discount on room fee
* Must provide own food and beverages
$70.00
Y
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Schedule 'F' to By-law 31/2025
RECREATION
Monday through Thursday NOTE: large
hall and kitchen may be rented
simultaneously; Kitchen will be locked out
no hall included
per hour; NOT for meetings or other
events
Friday through Sunday. NOTE: large hall
and kitchen may be rented
simultaneously; Kitchen will be locked out
all rentals are based on
availability
per hour per court
all facilities Friday through Sunday OR
weekday when 100 participants or more
all facilities Monday through Thursday
with 99 participants or less; if over,
PRIME rate will apply
plus applicable fees
includes 1 hour of ice and minimum of 2
hours of party room use or St. Clements
Hall
includes 1 hour of ice and minimum of 2
hours of party room use or St. Clements
Hall
includes 1 hour of gym floor and
minimum of 2 hours of party room use
includes 1 hour of multi-sports pad and
minimum of 2 hours of party room use
TOWNSHIP OF WELLESLEY RECREATION
COMPLEX
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Gymnasium Rental (Full Gym) NO kitchen; ONLY for
Exercise classes or sports clinics
$64.00
Y
Gymnasium Rental/Community Hall (Full Gym includes
Kitchen)
$550.00
Y
Rates for Drop-in Sessions
$0-$20.00
Y
Meeting Room A Rental (Full Room) (45-55 ppl seated)
$60.00
Y
Meeting Room A Rental (Full Room) (45-55 ppl seated)
$150.00
Y
Meeting Room B Rental (30 ppl seated)
$25.00
Y
Meeting Room C Rental (15 ppl seated)
$25.00
Y
Community Room (75 ppl seated)
$60.00
Y
Community Room (75 ppl seated)
$225.00
Y
Active Living Centre (25 ppl seated) Full Day Rentals
$150.00
Y
Active Living Centre (25 ppl seated) **Meeting rentals
only
$60.00
Y
Courtyard Rental (April-October- weather dependant)
$20.00
Y
Courtyard Rental (April-October- weather dependant)
$100.00
Y
Courtyard Rental (April-October- weather dependant)
$50.00
Y
SOCCER FIELD RENTAL FEES
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
St. Clements Church Field and Downtown Wellesley
Fields
$26.00
Y
St. Clements Church Field and Downtown Wellesley
Fields- Local Minor organization
$16.50
Y
St. Clements main Fields and Mornington Park Fields
$48.50
Y
St. Clements main Fields and Mornington Park Fields-
Local Minor organization
$32.00
Y
OTHER RENTAL FEES
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Day after Clean up fee
$170.00
Y
Extra Set up day fee
$250.00
Y
Facility Alcohol Surcharge
$100.00
Y
Damage Deposit Private event with alcohol
$500.00
Y
Damage Deposit Public event with alcohol
$1,000.00
Y
Damage Deposit Non-Alcohol event (at Directors
discretion)
$150.00
Y
BALL DIAMONDS
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Adult Rentals per hour
$46.00
Y
Minor Ball per hour
$30.00
Y
Non-Local Minor Sports per hour
$46.00
Y
BALL TOURNAMENTS
**Half day rate not applicable on Saturday and
Sundays**
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Standard base rate Half Day (Per day; per diamond)
$112.00
Y
Standard base rate Full Day (Per day; per diamond)
$243.00
Y
Slo-pitch tier 1 add on (9-16 teams; Per day; Per
Diamond)
$100.00
y
Slo-pitch tier 2 add on (16 + teams; Per day; Per
Diamond)
$125.00
Y
Fast Ball tier 1 add on (8 or less teams; Per day; Per
Diamond)
$100.00
Y
Fast Ball tier 2 add on (9-16 teams; Per day; Per
Diamond)
$150.00
Y
Fast Ball tier 3 add on (16 + teams; Per day; Per
Diamond)
TBD By Director
Y
Beer Garden
$125.00
Y
PICNIC SHELTERS / PAVILIONS
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Full day Reservations
$75.00
Y
Half day reservations
$50.00
Y
Cancellation Fee within 30 days or once payment is
made
$25.00
Y
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per hour
per day (includes sporting events/
weddings/public events etc.)
various gymnasium activities
per hour
per day
per hour; based on availability
per hour/No hall included
per day/ No hall included
add-on with hall rental
per hour
per hour
per hour
per day
per day
per day; Must be done by noon
per day
per event
per event
per event
per hour; Lines included
per hour; Lines included
per hour; Lines included
per hour; Lines included
per event
per hour
per hour
per hour
exception is weather
for entire tournament
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Hourly staffing rate
$56.75
Y
Filming and Photography rate
* Based on locations and length of time
* Application to be completed prior to booking
* This fee applies when anyone is looking to use the
Township facilities or lands for their filming and
photography needs
* Based on availability
TBD By Director
Y
Recreation Key fee (when key is dispensed)
N
Lost Key Fee
$25.00
N
Long term Key deposit for physical keys (cash only)
N
CANCELLATION FEES
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Ice Rentals cancelled over 15 days and paid in advance
$25.00
N
Ice Rentals cancelled under 14 days up to 73 hours
before
$100.00
N
Ice Rentals cancelled under 72 hours
Full rate of contract
Y
Ball Diamond Rentals cancelled under 72 hours
Full rate of contract
Y
Ball Diamond Rentals cancelled over 72 hours and paid
in advance
$25.00
N
Community Centres cancelled over 30 days and not paid
No Charge
N
Community Centres cancelled over 30 days and paid
$25.00
N
Community Centres cancelled under 30 days
50% of base rental
Y
Meeting rooms cancelled under 5 business days
$25.00
N
RENTAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
As per Gameday Rate Schedule
N
ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIP (signs provided by
advertiser)
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Ball Diamonds (Linwood, Wellesley & St. Clements
$225.00
Y
Soccer Fields (Wellesley, St Clements)
$225.00
Y
Arena Wall or Boards - St. Clements
$300.00
Y
Arena Wall - Bill Gies Recreation Centre Wall
advertising
$500.00
Y
Scoreboard top band (4 sides)
$1,000.00
Y
Scoreboard corner panels (4 corners)
$1,000.00
Y
Public Skating sponsorship(insured through Township
policy)
$275.00
Y
Rotating Digital Media boards- Full screen base rate
$30.00
Y
Rotating Digital Media boards- 2/3 screen base rate
$20.00
Y
Rotating Digital Media boards- 1/3 screen base rate
$15.00
Y
Rotating Digital Media boards- 1/6 screen base rate
$10.00
Y
Rotating Digital Media boards- Prime Time Surcharge
(Sept-April)
$20.00
Y
Rotating Digital Media boards- Non-Prime Time
Surcharge (May-Aug)
$10.00
Y
Advertising Packages
10% discount for all
advertising options
additional to the first
package purchased.
Discounts applied to
lower priced options.
Y
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This fee can be applied when additional
staff is required for an event or rental or if
a non-urgent call out is made. Minimum
of 3-hour block.
Exception is weather
Exception is weather
Packages per hour and per day
For all rentals that require a physical key
or fob.
Fee applies when key, keycard or fob is
not returned or lost
deposit returned when key/fob returned
See Fee Schedule
per hour
Excludes Road signs; per month. Some
conditions apply
Per advertisement contract. Some
conditions apply
Memberships
-A student is defined as 25 yrs old and under and
showing proof of enrollment in full-time education.
-Senior is defined as 55 plus
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Fitness Centre Membership 1 year Family Pass (Up to 5
members, 2 ADULTS and 3 Students, in the same
house)
$1,230.00
Y
Fitness Centre Membership Month Family Pass (Up to 5
members, 2 ADULTS and 3 Students, in the same
house)
$128.00
Y
Fitness Centre Membership 1 year ADULT
$410.00
Y
Fitness Centre Membership 1 year SENIOR AND
STUDENT
$328.00
Y
Fitness Centre Membership 6-month ADULT
$230.00
Y
Fitness Centre Membership 6-month SENIOR AND
STUDENT
$182.00
Y
Fitness Centre Membership 1-month ADULT
$41.00
Y
Fitness Centre Membership 1-month SENIOR AND
STUDENT
$33.00
Y
Fitness Centre Trial visit
Free
N
Fitness Centre Renewal Discount
5% off package price
Y
Single visit Fitness Centre rate
$5.00
Y
Walking Track
$25.00
Y
Walking Track supplementary Cards
$10.00
Y
Ice rental rate fee increase effective May 1st.
End of Schedule
Fees & Charges By-law - Schedule 'F'
TABLE NOTES
Fitness Centre only. No drop ins
included in that rate. Key fee included.
15% discount on registered programming
ONLY
Fitness Centre only. No drop ins
included in that rate. Key fee included.
Fitness Centre only. No drop ins
included in that rate.
Key fee included. 15% 10% discount on
registered programming ONLY
No discount; one time only. Must be used
during regular business hours; Must be
18+ or have orientation first.
Renew during or within 30 after expiration
of 12 month packages ONLY- Not
applicable on Family membership
No discount: registration required;
18+ONLY **Some conditions apply**
Annual membership rate
For additional memberships in your
household
Fitness Centre only. No drop ins
included in that rate;
20% Discount.
Key fee included. 15% 10% discount on
registered programming ONLY
Fitness Centre only. No drop ins
included in that rate. Key fee included
Fitness Centre only. No drop ins
included in that rate;
20% Discount. included
Fitness Centre only. No drop ins
included in that rate. Key fee extra for 1st
month
Fitness Centre only. No drop ins
included in that rate;
20% Discount.
Key fee extra
DOG TAGS
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Purchase on or before March 31st - Neutered/Spayed (proof required)
$33.00
N
Purchase on or before March 31st - Non-Neutered/Spayed
$50.00
N
Purchase after March 31st - Neutered/Spayed (proof required)
$50.00
N
Purchase after March 31st - Non-Neutered/Spayed
$66.50
N
Senior Citizen Rate (Resident aged 55 plus)
50% discount
N
Service Dog
$0.00
N
Replacement tag
$6.00
N
KENNELS
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
New Kennel Application
$550.00
N
Kennel Expansion Application Fee
$550.00
N
Conditional License Fee
$110.00
N
1st purebred
$215.00
N
Additional purebreds
$27.00
N
Cross Breed dog (in kennel)
$53.00
N
Boarding Kennel - per dog
$33.00
N
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Home Occupation
$180.00
N
Bed & Breakfast
$180.00
N
On Farm Diversified Use
per sq. ft.
$0.08 (min $100 per
OFDU)
MOBILE FOOD VENDING
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Food Cart - per day
$55.00
N
Food Cart - annual
$319.00
N
Food Truck - per day
$55.00
N
Food Truck - annual
$425.00
N
BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT
2026 Rate
HST Applicable
Noise By-law Exemption Permit
$50.00 per day up to a
maximum of $1,000
N
End of Schedule
Schedule 'G' to By-law 31/2025
ANIMAL CONTROL/BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT