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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WHITESTONE
BY-LAW NO. 20-2026
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Being a By-law to Establish Fees and Charges
for services provided by the Municipality of Whitestone
and to repeal By-law Nos. 08-2024 and 25-2025
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WHEREAS Section 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended,
authorizes the Council of a local municipality to pass by-laws imposing fees or charges 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 69 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, provides that the
Council of a municipality may prescribe a tariff of fees for the processing of applications
made in respect of planning matters;
AND WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as amended,
authorizes a municipal Council of a municipality to pass a By-law requiring the payment of
fees on applications for and issuance of permits and prescribing the amounts thereof:
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Whitestone
hereby enacts as follows:
1. GENERAL:
1.1. The Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Whitestone Council
hereby establishes the fees and charges as set out in the Schedules attached
hereto and forming an integral part of this By-law.
1.2. This By-law shall be known and may be cited as the "Municipality of
Whitestone Fees and Charges By-law'.
1.3. The fees set out in the attached Schedules shall be paid for the services or
activities listed, and all fees are per occasion or request unless noted
otherwise.
1.4. The fees and charges will be subject to Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) where
applicable.
2. | SEVERABILITY: If any provision or part of a provision of this By-law is declared by
any court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or inoperative, in whole or
in part, or inoperative in particular circumstances, the balance of the By-law, or its
application in other circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue to be in
full force and effect.
3. CONFLICT WITH ANY OTHER BY-LAW: In the event of any conflict between any
provisions of this By-law and any other By-law heretofore passed, the provisions of
this By-law shall prevail.
's 4. REVIEW: The Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Whitestone shall
review this By-law once per calendar year to ensure that fees are kept up to date
and relevant.
5; REPEAL OF PREVIOUS BY-LAWS: That the following By-laws are hereby
repealed:
By-law 08-2024 Being a By-law Being a By-law to Establish Fees and Charges
For services provided by the Municipality of Whitestone
and to repeal By-law Nos. 09-2022 and 40-2023
By-law 20-2025 Being a By-law to amend By-law No. 08-2024, Being a By-law
to Establish Fees and Charges for services provided by the
Municipality of Whitestone
By-law No. 20-2026
Fees and Charges
6. | PRECEDENCE: This By-law shall have precedence over any other By-law or
schedule of a By-law currently in effect wherein fees or service charges are set out
in that By-law.
7. EFFECTIVE DATE: That By-law No. 20-2026, being a By-law to Establish Fees and
Charges for services provided by the Municipality of Whitestone, is hereby passed
this 21st day of April, 2026.
Mayor George Comrie ;
anor. : Nigel Black ay]
By-law No. 20-2026
Fees and Charges
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OHMS M UE oc cas os exeneenweon es aes oe oa ace FOCI! REMIAIS
Schedule B................................. Landfill and Waste Management
Schedule C..........00....................Planning Department
SCNSAUE; Deccscsoies ve nea a eommnvas a sce oa BUilding Department
Schedule E................................. Private Road Name and 9-1-1
Numbering
| Schedule F........... i... Cemetery
SCHEMUIE Gh..ccis es ccs ves cae os venwesessss. Pe Services
Schedule H.....................::+::......D0g Licensing
Schedule I..................................,General Government ;
Schedule J..........................:.......Miscellaneous
By-law No. 20-2026
Fees and Charges
Facility Rentals
Fees are subject to HST
Community Centre| Ratepayer (full day) $175.00
Ratepayer (half day) $85.00
Non-ratepayer $350.00
Non-ratepayer (half day) $170.00
Meetings (Sat & Sun 3 hrs max) $85.00
Meetings (Mon -- Fri 3 hrs max) $40.00
Security/Clean up deposit $100.00
Tablecloth cleaning and/or Actual Cost
replacement
Pavilion|Ratepayers $50.00
Non-ratepayers $100.00
Bail Park and Commons|Ratepayers
Notes:
Security Deposit A security/clean up deposit may be required at the
discretion of the Municipality (Typically for Private Rentals)
Exemptions and/or Reductions in Fees
Note 1. Fees may be exempt for the following:
- Compassionate needs within the Municipality providing
that any funds raised are given directly to the recipient and
not put in a trust fund
- Youth and Seniors events sponsored by one or more non-
profit organization within the Municipality provided the
event is not a non-fundraising event
- Events sponsored by the Municipality
- Funerals receptions for Whitestone families, subject to the
availability of the Community Centre and provided it has
not been previously booked
Note 2. The Seniors' Lunch is exempt
Note 3. The Rod and Gun Club fishing Derby is exempt
Note 4. The Annual Agricultural Fair, as well as Agricutural Commitee meetings, are exempt
Note 5. Bingo events in support of the Nursing Station are exempt
Other exemptions and/or reductions in fees may be at the discretion of the CAO/Clerk
By-law No. 20-2026, Fees and Charges Page 1 of 10
Landfill Rates and Fees
Fees are not subject to HST
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Household Waste Household waste free of hazardous waste
Electronics Waste Pree
Recyclables Plastic/Glass/Aluminum Cans etc.
PC Fibre (Newspaper, Cardboard etc
ee Scrap Metals
Items with Refrigerant $25.00
(refrigerant removal fee)
Items of Furniture $15.00 each
Appliances and Furniture Mattress smail, (crib, twin) $15.00 each
Mattress, large (double, queen, king) $20.00 each
Vehicle Trunk Load $50.00
Pickup Truck or Trailer Load (Note 2) $100.00
Sorted Household Construction/Demotion Pickup Truck or Trailer Load (Note 2) $50.00
Waste -Auld's Road Site Only
(Note 1) Small Household Quantities (Note 3) $20.00
Yard Waste/Leaves/Brush (Note 4) Pickup Truck or Trailer Load (Note 2)
Propane Tanks Po 8:20.00
(Note 5)
. Single Boat Wrap or Smail Pool Liner $15.00
Boat Wrap, Pool Liner Large Pool Liner $30.00
Styrofoam and OtherPlasticFoams | ree
One per property
Landfill Access Permit Card Replacement of ost carder additional cards per $15.00
One-time pass for visitors $5.00 per bag
Blue Box Recycling Conta
4 yeing vonmanet Additional Blue Box $40.00
Notes:
Note 1. No Contractor construction / demolition debris will be accepted, including shingles
Note 2. Approximate volume of pickup truck / trailer load is 120 cubic feet or 3.3 cubic metres. Landfill site
attendants may use discretion in charging for larger or smaller volume loads
Note 3. Approximate volume of 200 litres / 45 imperial gallons / 0.2 cubic metres or less
Note 4. No Contractor yard waste, leaves, or brush will be accepted
Note 5. Only metal hulled boats, completely stripped, maximum length 20 feet, will be accepted
Note 6. Tires are not accepted at Whitestone landfill sites.
By-law No. 20-2026, Fees and Charges
Page 2 of 10
Planning Rates and Fees
Fees are not subject to HST
Special Council Meeting - Note 1 $350.00
Mailing per Envelope for notifications $2.00
Pre Consultation Fee with Municipal Planning Consultant (optional) $250.00
Zoning By-law Amendment PO
Non-Refundable Admin Fee $1,000.00
Deposit for Professional Services (planning consultant or legal) $2,500.00
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Official Plan Amendment PO
Non-Refundable Admin Fee $1,000.00
Deposit for Professional Services (planning consultant or legal) $2,500.00
Deeming By-law PO
Non-Refundable Admin Fee $300.00
Deposit for Professional Services (planning consultant or legal) $800.00
Shore Road Allowance PO
Purchase Land $2.00/m?
Non-Refundable Application Fee $1,000.00
Deposit for Professional Services (planning consultant or legal) $2,500.00
Shore Road Allowance Lease PO
Application Fee (for initial and follow-up applications and lease assigments) $150.00
Annual Lease Payment $10.00
Legal and Planning Costs $1,000.00
Unopened Road Allowance Po
Purchase Land Fair Market Value
Non-Refundable Application Fee $1,000.00
Deposit for Professional Services (planning consultant or legal) $2,500.00
Parkland Dedication PO
Residential 5% of Assessed Value
2% of Assessed Value
MinorVariance
Non-Refundable Application Fee $500.00
Deposit for Professional Services (planning consultant or legal) $2,500.00
Encroachment and/or Road Agreement Po
Non-Refundable Admin Fee $500.00
Deposit for Professional Services (planning consultant or legal) $1,500.00
Site Plan/Development PO
Non-Refundable Application Fee $1,000.00
Deposit for Professional Services (planning consultant or legal) $2,500.00
Subdivision Agreement Po
Non-Refundable Application Fee $4,000.00
Deposit for Professional Services (planning consultant or legal) $4,000.00
Road Naming/Renaming Application Po
Non-Refundable Admin Fee $500.00
Deposit for Professional Services (planning consultant or legal) No Deposit
Note 1 - A Public Meeting fee applies only if the Public Meeting is a Special Meeting of Council and not part of a
regular Council Meeting
Note: Any additional costs incurred by the Municipality, such as consultation with a planning consultant or legal,
are the responsibility of the applicant. If fees for professional services exceed the deposit amount, a further
deposit will be required before the application proceeds.
By-law No. 20-2026, Fees and Charges Page 3 of 10
Building Department Rates and Fees
How Bulding Permit Fees are calculated:
The rate to be levied against each $1000.00 of construction value shall be $15.00 plus a minimum base fee of $150.00.
Fees will be rounded to the nearest dollar. Fees are not subject to HST
SAMPLE CALCULATION:
1500sqft Single Storey Residential Dwelling with Unfinished Walkout Basement and Attached 600sqft Garage
Calculate Construction Value Calculate Permit Fee_
Main Floor: 1500sqft X $170.00 = $255,000.00 417 X $15.00 = $6,255.00
Walkout Basement: 1500sqft X $90.00 = $135,000.00 $6,255.00 + $150.00 Base Fee
Attached Garage : 600sqft X $45.00 = $27,000.00 Building Permit Fee = $6,405.00
Total Construction Value = $417,000.00
ildinal it D inti Calculation factor for
Building/ permit type escripion construction value
Single storey finished $170.00
1 Residential/Seasona Each additional storey incd!g walkout basements and $90.00 Per sq, ft
finished non-walkout basements
Garages, storage, boathouses $45.00
2 Accessory Buildings oS aoe matcores $35.00
olariums, sunrooms, bunkies, and garages
habitable/living space oni $60.00
3 Commercial/Industria/ | Principal building $100.00
Institutional $50.00
As per Div.A.1.3.1.1. OBC Based on cost - Based on cost -
4 |Desianated Structures Minimum Flat Fee of |Minimum Flat Fee of
ig $500.00 (whichever is | $500.00 (whichever
greater) is greater)
Farm Buildings On land assessed for Farms $25.00
$25.00 - Minimum Fiat
Full height Fee of $500.00 Per sq. ft
Foundation-new or (whichever is greater)
replacement $20.00 - Minimum Flat
Crawl space, frost wall, piers Fee of $500.00 Per sq. ft
(whichever is greater)
7 Construction/addition Per type of permit (ie 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6)
| Alteration, repair and installation
| 8 |Chimney, fireplace, woodstove $150.00 Flat fee
[e [Demolition CSCS 840,00
$250.00 Flat Fee or
10 |Change of use $150 Fiat Fee if no Flat fee
Construction is Required
Plumbing $150.00 Flat fee
$150.00 Flat fee
Permit transfer, special ys .
Special inspection fee $200.00 Flat fee
$200.00 plus additional
Conditional Permit Fee plus additional fees based on class of construction fees based on Fiat fee
14 Construction Class
5 [Aternative Solution Design Fee plus other applicable fees $500.00 Applicable fees
Fees doubled or
ays . : Minimum fee of based on calculated
Building without a permit $1500.00 (whichever is fees
16 greater
$50.00 per page after
. . . Permit Issuance /
Revised drawings Fee per revised page $100.00 per page if Fiat fee
17 required after inspection
1g_|Inactive Permit date of issuance of the Building Permit $200.00 Flat fee
Refunds- application for Application filed not processed 75% of Fee paid
oe) must pe mace win Application filed and processed 50% of Fee paid
22 Road Damage Deposit discresion of the Municipali $1,000.00 Flat fee
23 Re-inspection (per incident) the Phase to be inspected is not ready. $100.00 Flat fee
By-law No. xx-2026, Fees and Charges
Page 4 of 10
Road Name and 9-1-1 Signs
Fees are not subject to HST
9-1-1 Sign without post $30.00
9-1-1 Sign with post $50.00
Road name sign and post (applicant installs) Actua! cost
By-law No. 20-2026 Fees and Charges Page 5 of 10
Cemetery Rates and Fees
All fees are subject to HST unless noted otherwise
Burial Plot|Residents (interment rights) $254.00
| tst~<'"is™SSCSCSsSsSCSCSCSCSCC Residents (perpetual care and maintenance) $404.00
f Non-residents (interment rights) $762.00
BT Non-residents (perpetual care and maintenance) $635.00
Cremation Piot|Residents (interment rights) $127.00
fr t~<"tCsSsSSSSCSSC [Residents (perpetual care and maintenance) $288.00
fF tts [Non-residents (interment rights) $462.00
Po Non-residents (perpetual care and maintenance) $288.00
Residents (interment rights) $58.00
| tttsti'ié Residents (perpetual care and maintenance) $132.00
| sts--<--tsSsSsSSSS Non-residents (interment rights) $86.00
Be Non-residents (perpetual care and maintenance) $132.00
Transfer of Internment Rights (Note 1) $69.00
Flat marker under 172 sq in NE
Flat marker over 172 sq in Po $100.00
Uprightmonumentupto4xX4ft_ | 8200.00
Staking fee- Lots / Markers $63.00
Fee as per Funeral
Opening/Closing Burial Lot Home and paid directly
to the Funeral Home
Opening/Closing Cremation Lot (Note 2) $138.00
Bereavement Authority of Ontario All interments: burial, cremation or scattering $30.00
License fee
Notes:
Note 1 - HST is not applicable
Paid to the Cemetery Board member or his/her designate
By-law No. 20-2026, Fees and Charges
Page 6 of 10
Fire Services Rates and Fees
Fees are not subject to HST
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Response to motor vehicle accidents on Provincial Highways As per M.T.O.
rates/hour/vehicle
Railroad call outs for fire on or beside tracks As per M.T.0.
rates/hour/vehicle
Railroad call outs for accidents and/or incidents including deraiiments As per M.T.O.
rates/hour/vehicle
. . As per M.T.O.
Gross negligence or as result of illegal act rates/hour/vehicle
As per M.T.O.
Hydro and/or Bell call outs rates/hour/vehicle
. |Recovery of additional costs incurred Actual costs
Fire occurrence report/letter $65.00
Smoke detectors Actual costs
Carbon Monoxide Detectors Actual costs
Combination Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector Actual costs
Incinerator permits $25.00
By-law No. 20-2026, Fees and Charges Page 7 of 10
Dog Licensing Rates and Fees
Fees are not subject to HST
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Dog tag (annual) $15.00
Dog tag (life time) $50.00
Replacement tag $10.00
Animal control service fee (See Note 1) $50.00
Kennel Licensing Fee (annual) $100.00
Notes:
Note 1: Applicable when By-Law Enforcement Officer locates and returns dog to owner.
By-law No. 20-2026, Fees and Charges Page 8 of 10
SCHEDULE |
General Government Fees
Fees are not subject to HST
re
By-law No. 20-2026, Fees and Charges Page 9 of 10
Miscellaneous Rates and Fees
Fees are not subject to HST
Entrance permit application fee (non-refundable) $200.00
Entrance permit deposit $750.00
Farley Road Parking Permit (annual) - Deeded access properties only $55.00
Farley Road, Additional Guest Parking Permit (annual) - Deeded access $15.00
properties onl :
Sign Advertising (annual) $200.00
After School Program (per day/per child) $6.00
Recreation Classes Cost Recovery
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