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By-law 26-01-1804
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The Corporation of the Township of Whitewater Region
By-law Number 26-01-1804
Being a by-law to authorize the 2026 user fees and
charges for all municipal departments
Whereas, Section 390 and 391 of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorize the
Council to pass by-laws imposing fees or charges for services or activities
provided or done by or on behalf of the municipality and for the use of its
property;
The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Whitewater
Region enacts as follows:
1.
That all Council resolutions or similar expressions, whether formal or
informal, inconsistent with this by-law shall be deemed to be rescinded.
2.
The fees and charges set out on the attached Schedules are hereby
imposed and ratified set out as follows:
Schedule A - Community Development
Schedule B - Parks & Recreation
Schedule C - Finance & Administration
Schedule D - Legislative & Protective Services
Schedule E - Public Works
3.
All fees and charges set out in this by-law shall be payable prior to the
provision of the service unless an agreement in writing is made to the
contrary and approved by a municipal official.
4.
In the event any fee or charge imposed herein remains unpaid after
provision of the service or is otherwise in arrears, such fees or charges
may be added to the Tax Roll for any real property in the municipality,
the owner of which is responsible for paying the fee or charge and shall
be collected in like manner as municipal taxes.
5.
Council does hereby delegate to the Chief Administrative Officer, Clerk,
and/or the Treasurer the authority to administer such fees and charges
and approve such forms and procedures as may be required for the
efficient administration of the fees and charges.
6.
That By-law 24-12-1720 is hereby repealed.
Read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 14th day
of January, 2026.
Neil Nicholson, Mayor
Carmen Miller, Clerk
By-law 26-05-1835
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The Corporation of the Township of Whitewater Region
By-law Number 26-05-1835
Being a by-law to amend the 2026 user fees and charges
for all municipal departments
Whereas, Section 390 and 391 of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorize the
Council to pass by-laws imposing fees or charges for services or activities
provided or done by or on behalf of the municipality and for the use of its
property;
The Council of The Corporation of the Township of Whitewater
Region enacts as follows:
1.
That By-law 26-01-1804, Schedule E - Public Works, is hereby
amended as follows:
a. Recycling Collection Fee - ICI in the amount of $223
2.
This by-law shall come into force and take effect on January 1, 2026.
Read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 20th day
of May, 2026.
Neil Nicholson, Mayor
Ivan Burton, CAO/ Clerk
Description
Unit of
Measure
2026
Planning Department
Official Plan Amendment Application
Per Lot
1,000.00
Zoning By-law Amendment
Per Lot
900.00
Holding Zone Removal
Each
250.00
Minor Variance
Each
600.00
Consent Application (severance, lot addition, easement, etc)
Each
900.00
Cancellation of Consent Certificate
Each
200.00
Site Plan Control Approval
Each
1,000.00
Plan of Subdivision/Condominium
Each
1,500.00
Professional Services-Deposit
(Additional deposit required once depleted) + Cost Recovery
Each
5,000.00
Pre-servicing Agreement (Plus Recovery Cost)
Per Lot
500.00
Part-Lot Control
Per Lot
300.00
Lifting of One-Foot Reserves
Per Lot
250.00
Zoning Compliance Report
Per Roll
100.00
Development/Road/Other Agreements
Each
250.00
Karst Inspection
Per Lot
175.00
County Official Plan (Copy of document)
Each
60.00
Zoning By-law (Copy of document)
Each
60.00
10% discount for Multiple Applications of the same type submitted at
the same time.
Building Department
Building Permits Base Rate
Each
200.00
Residential (New/Additions or Extensive Renovations -plumbing permit included)
SQ. FT
0.76
Residential (Accessory Buildings & Attached Garages)
SQ. FT
0.71
Commercial/Industrial/ Institutional (New/Additions /Extensive Renovations)
SQ. FT
0.97
Commercial/ Industrial/Institutional (Accessory Buildings/Deck)
SQ. FT
0.76
Agriculture (New Construction, Additions or Extensive Renovations)
SQ. FT
0.41
Agriculture (Accessory Buildings & Storage Containers (Silos)
SQ. FT
0.31
Agriculture (Bunker Silos)
Each
200.00
Residential patio decks < 400 SQFT without a roof
Each
200.00
Pool Permit
Each
200.00
Installation of Solid Fuel Burning Appliance (Outdoor)
Each
200.00
Inspections Included in Permit Fee
All required inspections included
Exceptions:
Additional Inspection, as required
Each
100.00
Fee for each inspection following a non-issued Occupancy Permit
Each
100.00
Liquor License (SOP)
Each
80.00
SCHEDULE A - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Description
Unit of
Measure
2026
SCHEDULE A - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Occupancy Permit
If building permit is open, no additional fee for Occupancy Permit
N/A
Change of Use Permit
Each
600.00
Transfer of Permit
Each
200.00
Deferral of Revocation of Permit
Each
80.00
Transmission
INCLUDES: Transmitter, Telecommunications towers, Pumping
stations, Hydro stations and sub-stations, Related appurtenances/plant
\$1,000 of
Construction
Value
6.00
Demolition Permits
600 sq. ft. or less (+ see below)
200.00
For each additional 100 sq. ft. or portion
per 100 sq ft 2.00
Conditional Building Permit (incl. Agreement)
500.00
File Search Fee (Building/Septic Permit)
Per Roll
60.00
Performance Deposit:
Permit cost - less than $1,000
Per Permit
300.00
Permit cost - greater than $1,000
Per Permit
1,500.00
Performance Deposit Retention:
The full amount of the deposit be refunded if the project is completed
within 2 years of the date the permit was issued. After that period, and
without any further notice, the entire original deposit is retained for
administrative purposes.
Sewage Systems
For approval of a plan of subdivision under the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990
CH. 13
Per lot or
Block on
Plan
100.00
For approval of a condominium (Each on-site sewage system)
up to
10,000L
550.00
For Approval for Consents Under the Planning Act
Each
200.00
Septic Permit for a class 2 sewage system
Each
200.00
Septic Permit for a class 3 sewage system
Each
200.00
Septic Permit for a class 4 sewage system - Leaching Bed
Each
550.00
Septic Permit for a class 4 sewage system - Filter Bed
Each
550.00
Septic Permit for a class 5 sewage system
Each
200.00
File search fees
Per Roll
60.00
Investigations
80.00
Septic Permit for a tank change only
Each
200.00
Construction/building commencing with no building/septic permit
= Fee x 2
If building permit is closed (2 years), Occupancy Permit (Fee for each
additional inspection following a non-issued Occupancy Permit (see Inspections)
200.00
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Description
Unit of
Measure
2026
Summer Recreation
Organized Fishing Tournament (between May and October long weekends)
Per Event
285.72
Organized Fishing Tournament (before May or after October long weekends)
Per Event
285.72
Programming (not listed above)
Market Rate
Regular Lesson
Market Rate N/A
Private Lesson
Market Rate N/A
Arenas (*ICE Rates Effective August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027)
ICE - DISCOUNT Applicable - Last Minute Booking within 48hrs of
use
Per Hour
Less 25%
ICE - SURCHARGE Applicable - fee for Non-Resident Bookings
Per Hour
Add 20%
ICE - Minor - Prime/Tournament
Per Hour
125.48
ICE - Minor - Non-Prime
Per Hour
100.00
ICE - School - Weekday
Per Hour
90.34
ICE - Adult - Prime
Per Hour
185.72
ICE - Adult - Weekday/Tournament
Per Hour
146.21
ICE - Holiday Rate
Per Hour
198.76
ICE - Spring Hockey
Per Hour
157.50
COBDEN BIRTHDAY PARTY Rate One (1) Hour Prime Ice & Two
(2) Hours Hall Rental
Per Event
225.00
SLAB - Basic Rental
Per Event
666.70
SLAB - Auctions
Per Event
314.30
SLAB - Hourly
Per Event
47.62
SLAB - Hourly (half slab)
Per Event
23.81
COBDEN BALL DIAMOND - Minor Use
Per Game
31.34
COBDEN BALL DIAMOND - Minor Use with Lights
Per Game
37.22
COBDEN BALL DIAMOND - Adult Use
Per Game
44.07
COBDEN BALL DIAMOND - Adult Use with Lights
Per Game
53.86
COBDEN HALL RENTAL - with kitchen - Prime
Per Hour
69.96
COBDEN HALL RENTAL - with kitchen - Weekday
Per Hour
28.57
COBDEN HALL RENTAL - Basic Day (hall with kitchen)
Per Day
285.73
COBDEN HALL RENTAL - Basic Day (with bar and/or kitchen)
Per Hour
309.54
COBDEN KITCHEN RENTAL ONLY
Per Day
157.50
COBDEN KITCHEN RENTAL ONLY - Hourly
Per Hour
25.00
Programming (not listed above)
Market Rate
Covid-19 Cleaning Fee - when Required
Per Event
-
Rental Use Damage/Cleaning Fee
Per Invoice
Cost Recovery
Cobden Arena Advertising - 4' x 8' - Wall advertising - per sign
Annual Fee
200.00
Cobden Arena Advertising - 3' x 8' - Ice Surface Boards Advertising -
per sign
Annual Fee
400.00
SCHEDULE B - Parks & Recreation
1/12/26 3:53 PM
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SCHEDULE B - Parks & Recreation
1/12/26 3:53 PM
*NOTE - All costs above are plus HST
"Weekday" means 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, except holidays.
"Day" means a rental consisting of four or more hours, but less than 10 and approved by the Manager of
Community Services or his/her designate.
"Event" means one (1) event pre-arranged and approved by the Manager of Community Services or their
designate.
"Game" means, for the purposes of ball diamond rental, the time to play one (1) game, typically taking between 1
- 2 hours in length.
"Holiday Rate" means, any day defined by the Township or by the province as the recognized holiday including
but not limited to: New Year Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day Canada Day, Civic
Holiday, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas
Day and Boxing Day. The Township reserves the right to select which arenas remain open during holidays.
"Hour" means, for the purposes of ice rental, 50 minutes of on-ice time. For all other services "Hour" shall mean
60 minutes.
"Market Rate" means the rate determined by the market (i.e. rate charged for a service at a particular time) rather
than a calculated rate such as cost recovery.
"Prime" means 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sundays.
Definitions:
"Season" means September to April, for the purposes of Public Skating, or when the ice surface is being
maintained.
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Description
Unit of
Measure
2026
Administrative Charges
Commissioning Documents & Certified True Copies
Per Doc
10.00
Administrative Research
Per 15 Min
7.50
Photocopies
Per Page
0.20
Faxes - Local
Per Doc
1.00
Faxes - Long Distance
Per Doc
1.00
Tax/Water Certificates
Per Roll
65.00
Tax/Water Certificates - 1 Day Rush
Per Roll
75.00
Tax Account Statement/Receipt Reprint
Per Roll
5.00
Municipal Office Community Hall-(No Charge for Community Use if approved)
Per Hour
26.55
Covid-19 Cleaning Charge (When Required)
Per Event
17.70
NSF Cheques
Per CHQ
50.00
Transfer of utility arrears to tax roll
Per Roll
50.00
Township Apparel
At cost
Cost Recovery
Township Map
Each
7.08
County Map
Each
7.08
Tax Sale Admin Charge
Per Roll
150.00
+Tax Sale Recovery of all Fees and Charges by Realtax
Per roll
Cost Recovery
SCHEDULE C - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
1/12/26 3:53 PM
Description
Unit of Measure
2026
Licenses
Burial Permit
Per Permit
15.00
All eligible lottery events
Per Event
3% of Prize Value
Wheels (Wheel of Fortune)
Per Day
10.00
Recreational Vehicle Licence
Per Year
300.00
Recreational Vehicle Variance
One-time
200.00
Removal of a non-licensed Recreational Vehicle pursuant to Licensing By-law,
Section 5.6
Per Vehicle
Cost Recovery
Hawker & Peddlers
Per Permit
$150.00
Legislative Services
Municipal Freedom of Information (FOI) Request Application Fee
Per Application
5.00
Municipal Freedom of Information (FOI) Request Application Fee > 100.00
50% Deposit
FOI Search and Preparation Time
Per 15 Min
7.50
FOI Disc
Per Disc
10.00
FOI - Associated costs
Per invoice
Cost Recovery
FOI costs to develop a computer program to provide a readable record
Per 15 Min
15.00
Civil Marriages
In Office (during office hours by Clerk or Deputy Clerk)
Per Ceremony
200.00
Offsite (By Clerk or Deputy Clerk) + Mileage
Per Visit
300.00
Witnesses
Per person
25.00
Cancellation Fee/Deposit
Per Fee
100.00
Township appointed non-staff marriage solemnization Fee
Per Ceremony
66.37
Marriage License fee - Resident
Per License
125.00
Marriage License fee Non Resident
Per License
150.00
Animal Control
DOG LICENSE Sterilized Dogs (Before < March 31st)
Per License
15.00
DOG LICENSE Sterilized Dogs (After > March 31st)
Per License
30.00
DOG LICENSE Unsterilized Dogs (Before < March 31st)
Per License
30.00
DOG LICENSE Unsterilized Dogs (After > March 31st)
Per License
45.00
Replacement Dog Tags
Per Tag
5.00
First day of impoundment, or all costs incurred (Whichever is greater)
Per Dog
100.00
Each additional day of impoundment or all costs incurred (Whichever is greater)
Per Dog
25.00
Kennel License
Per Year
150.00
Backyard Chicken License
Per Year
150.00
Fire Department
Recreational Burn Permit
Annual
No Charge
Open Air Burn Permit
Annual
10.00
Special Permit/Large Agricultural Burn (Inspection Required)
Per Event
100.00
Commercial Campsite
Per Season
150.00
Request for Property Information
Per Roll
70.00
Letter to Insurance &/or Lawyer
Per Roll
70.00
Inspections, upon request (incl special occasion permit)
Per Inspection
100.00
Fire Vehicle - to attend incident - PER MTO force & effect (including equipment)
Per Incident
MTO Rate
Fire Vehicle Refurbishment - post incident - PER MTO force & effect (including
equipment)
Per Incident
MTO Rate
Additional vehicles &/or equipment (outside fleet)
Per Incident
Cost Recovery
Firefighters
Per Incident
Cost Recovery
SCHEDULE D - LEGISLATIVE & PROTECTIVE SERVICES
1/12/26 3:53 PM
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Description
Unit of
Measure
2026
Waste Management - Curbside
Garbage Collection Fee (2 Bags/week)
Per Unit
168.00
Recycling Collection Fee - ICI
Per Unit
223.00
WWR yellow garbage bags
Each
5.00
WWR yellow garbage bag distributer
Each
4.50
Blue Boxes Purchase
Each
12.00
Waste Management - Landfill
Special Opening of Waste Site*
Per Incident
125.00
Minimum Charge (<200 kg)
22.00
Tipping Fee
Per Tonne
110.00
Sorted Construction & Demolition - Separated Tipping Fees Apply
Per Tonne
110.00
Unsorted Loads (Loads which contain blue box recycling,
construction/demolition material, scrap metal,
electronic waste, and/or tires mixed with garbage waste or loads of
construction/demolition materials that are mixed or improperly sorted) =
x 2.5 Tipping Fees
Per Tonne
275.00
Recyclables (accepted in Blue Box)
No Charge
Cardboard
No Charge
Scrap Metal
No Charge
Leaf & Yard Waste
No Charge
Brush (under 3")
No Charge
Trees/large branches/ stumps/ roots/ timber/logs
Per Tonne
110.00
Tires (all sizes - with or without rims)
No Charge
Batteries
No Charge
REFRIGERATED APPLIANCES (with or without Freon) , includes refrigerator,
freezer, air-conditioner, dehumidifier, and water coolers
Each
25.00
Mattresses, Couches & Armchairs
Each
30.00
Agricultural Plastic / Bale Wrap
110.00
Contaminated Soil
Per Tonne
NOT ACCEPTED
Asbestos and Hazardous Material
NOT ACCEPTED
Boats
Per Tonne
110.00
Vehicles (whole)
NOT ACCEPTED
Equipment/Operator (Township Use Only) Cost Recovery Based on
MTO Rates + Operator
Cost Recovery
"Emergency Rate" means a serious, unexpected, or unforeseen combination of circumstances and often dangerous
situation requiring immediate action, need for assistance or relief. Emergency rate is three (3) times the Regular Hours of
Work rate.
SCHEDULE E - PUBLIC WORKS
5/27/26 10:26 AM
"Regular Hours of Work" shall mean Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm excluding Statutory Holidays as stated in
Township Policy.
"Outside Regular Hours of Work" shall mean any hours worked beyond those hours defined as Regular Hours of Work.
Outside Regular Hours of Work is one and a half (1 ½) times Regular Hours of Work rate.
All Waste/Landfill Operator and cost recovery rates are subject to the following:
*Special Opening of Waste Site - Subject to attendant availability; openings available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,
Friday - 8:30 - 3:00 pm. Openings are not available on Sundays and Holidays.
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Description
Unit of
Measure
2026
SCHEDULE E - PUBLIC WORKS
5/27/26 10:26 AM
Roads
Entrance Permit
Each
125.00
Civic address sign (installed)
Each
175.00
Civic address sign replacement (installed)
Each
100.00
Tile Drain Road Crossing Approval
Each
250.00
Utility Road Crossing Permit
Each
No Charge
Sale of Used Culverts
Each
250.00
Private Road & Driveway Grading - NOT PROVIDED
N/A
Winter Sand - Residential Use NO CHARGE Limit Annual=3yd3
No Charge
Winter Sand - Commercial Use - NOT PROVIDED
N/A
Winter Salt for Residential or Commercial use - NOT PROVIDED
N/A
Water - Billed Bi-Monthly
Residential
Per Unit
211.49
Multi-Residential (1st unit)
Per Unit
211.49
Multi-Residential (2nd & subsequent units)
174.27
Small Commercial
Per Unit
211.49
Medium Commercial
Per Unit
317.46
High/Large Commercial (Tier 1)
Per Unit
423.20
High/Large Commercial (Tier 2)
Per Unit
2,114.93
Metered (Or a minimum residential/small commercial rate whichever is higher)
Per M3
2.207
Vacancy = 20% of Water Rate
Per Unit
Water Service Turn-on or off (during regular hours)
Each
50.00
Water Service Turn-on or off (outside regular hours)
Each
220.00
Unauthorized turn-on or off
Each
750.00
Bulk Water - A WWR employee/contractor must be in attendance and a
backflow preventer must be in place = x 2 Metered Rate
4.41
Water Service Installation - Cost Recovery
Cost Recovery
Wastewater - Sewer Rates Billed Bi-Monthly
Residential
Per Unit
339.52
Multi-Residential (1st unit)
Per Unit
339.52
Multi-Residential (2nd & subsequent units)
Per Unit
279.77
Small Commercial
Per Unit
339.26
Medium Commercial
Per Unit
509.16
High/Large Commercial (Tier 1)
Per Unit
679.03
High/Large Commercial (Tier 2)
Per Unit
3,395.22
Metered (Or a minimum small residential/commercial rate whichever is higher)
Per M3
5.263
Vacancy = 20% of Wastewater Rate
Per Unit
20%
Sanitary or Storm Service Installations
Cost Recovery
RV Waste Discharge
NOT ACCEPTED
Contaminated Ground Water
NOT ACCEPTED
Sewage Holding Tank Transfer
NOT ACCEPTED
All Roads Equipment/Operator and cost recovery rates are subject to the following:
1. "Regular Hours of Work" shall mean Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm excluding Statutory Holidays as stated in
Township Policy.
2. "Outside Regular Hours of Work" shall mean any hours worked beyond those hours defined as Regular Hours of Work.
Outside Regular Hours of Work is one and a half (1 ½) times Regular Hours of Work rate.
3. "Emergency Rate" means a serious, unexpected, or unforeseen combination of circumstances and often dangerous
situation requiring immediate action, need for assistance or relief. Emergency rate is three (3) times the Regular Hours of
Work rate.
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