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2024 Development Charges Background
Study
Township of Woolwich
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Table of Contents
Page
Executive Summary ................................................................................................... viii
1.
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1
Purpose of this Document ....................................................................... 1-1
1.2
Summary of the Process ......................................................................... 1-2
1.3
Changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997 ................................... 1-3
1.3.1
Bill 108: More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 .......................... 1-4
1.3.2
Bill 138: Plan to Build Ontario Together Act, 2019 ..................... 1-5
1.3.3
Bill 197: COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 .................... 1-5
1.3.4
Bill 213: Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2020 ....... 1-7
1.3.5
Bill 109: More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022 ........................... 1-7
1.3.6
Bill 23: More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022................................ 1-7
1.3.7
Bill 97: Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023 .... 1-11
1.3.8
Bill 134: Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023 ............. 1-11
1.3.9
Bill 185: Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 ..... 1-13
2.
Township of Woolwich Current D.C. Policy .................................................. 2-1
2.1
Schedule of Charges .............................................................................. 2-1
2.2
Services Covered ................................................................................... 2-1
2.3
Timing of D.C. Calculation and Payment ................................................ 2-1
2.4
Indexing .................................................................................................. 2-2
2.5
Redevelopment Allowance ..................................................................... 2-2
2.6
Exemptions ............................................................................................. 2-3
2.7
Current Development Charges ............................................................... 2-3
3.
Anticipated Development in the Township of Woolwich ............................. 3-1
3.1
Requirement of the Act ........................................................................... 3-1
3.2
Basis of Population, Household and Non-Residential Gross Floor
Area Forecast ......................................................................................... 3-1
3.3
Summary of Growth Forecast ................................................................. 3-2
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4.
The Approach to the Calculation of the Charge ........................................... 4-1
4.1
Introduction ............................................................................................. 4-1
4.2
Services Potentially Involved .................................................................. 4-1
4.3
Increase in the Need for Service ............................................................. 4-1
4.4
Local Service Policy ................................................................................ 4-6
4.5
Capital Forecast ...................................................................................... 4-6
4.6
Treatment of Credits ............................................................................... 4-7
4.7
Class of Services .................................................................................... 4-7
4.8
Existing Reserve Funds .......................................................................... 4-7
4.9
Deductions .............................................................................................. 4-9
4.9.1
Reduction Require by Historical Level of Service Ceiling .......... 4-9
4.9.2
Reduction for Uncommitted Excess Capacity ............................ 4-9
4.9.3
Reduction for Benefit to Existing Development ........................ 4-10
4.9.4
Reduction for Anticipated Grants, Subsidies, and Other
Contributions ............................................................................ 4-11
4.10 Township-wide vs. Area-Specific .......................................................... 4-11
4.11 Allocation by Type of Development ...................................................... 4-12
4.12 Mandatory Discount for Rental Housing Development ......................... 4-12
5.
D.C. Eligible Cost Analysis by Service .......................................................... 5-1
5.1
Introduction ............................................................................................. 5-1
5.2
Service Levels and 10-Year Capital Costs for Township-wide D.C.
Services Calculation ............................................................................... 5-1
5.2.1
Services Related to a Highway .................................................. 5-1
5.2.2
Fire Protection Services ............................................................. 5-2
5.2.3
Parks and Recreation Services .................................................. 5-3
5.2.4
Library Services ......................................................................... 5-4
5.2.5
Provincial Offences Act including By-law Enforcement .............. 5-4
5.2.6
Emergency Preparedness ......................................................... 5-5
5.3
Service Levels and Urban-10 Year Capital Costs for Township-wide
D.C. Services Calculation ..................................................................... 5-13
5.3.1
Water Services ......................................................................... 5-13
5.3.2
Wastewater Services ............................................................... 5-13
5.3.3
Stormwater Services ................................................................ 5-14
6.
D.C. Calculation ............................................................................................... 6-1
7.
D.C. Policy Recommendations and D.C. By-law Rules ................................ 7-1
7.1
Introduction ............................................................................................. 7-1
7.2
D.C. By-law Structure ............................................................................. 7-2
7.3
D.C. By-law Rules ................................................................................... 7-2
7.3.1
Payment in any Particular Case ................................................. 7-2
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7.3.2
Determination of the Amount of the Charge ............................... 7-3
7.3.3
Application to Redevelopment of Land (Demolition and
Conversion) ................................................................................ 7-3
7.3.4
Exemptions ................................................................................ 7-4
7.3.5
Mandatory Phasing-in of Residential D.C. ................................. 7-5
7.3.6
Timing of Collection ................................................................... 7-5
7.3.7
Indexing ..................................................................................... 7-6
7.3.8
D.C. Spatial Applicability ............................................................ 7-6
7.4
Other D.C. By-law Provisions ................................................................. 7-8
7.4.1
Categories of Services for Reserve Fund and Credit
Purposes .................................................................................... 7-8
7.4.2
By-law In-force Date .................................................................. 7-8
7.4.3
Minimum Interest Rate Paid on Refunds and Charged for
Inter-Reserve Fund Borrowing ................................................... 7-8
7.5
Other Recommendations ........................................................................ 7-9
8.
By-law Implementation ................................................................................... 8-1
8.1
Public Consultation Process ................................................................... 8-1
8.1.1
Introduction ................................................................................ 8-1
8.1.2
Public Meeting of Council........................................................... 8-1
8.1.3
Other Consultation Activity ......................................................... 8-1
8.1.4
Anticipated Impact of the Charge on Development .................... 8-2
8.2
Implementation Requirements ................................................................ 8-3
8.2.1
Introduction ................................................................................ 8-3
8.2.2
Notice of Passage ...................................................................... 8-3
8.2.3
By-law Pamphlet ........................................................................ 8-3
8.2.4
Appeals ...................................................................................... 8-4
8.2.5
Complaints ................................................................................. 8-4
8.2.6
Credits ....................................................................................... 8-5
8.2.7
Front-Ending Agreements .......................................................... 8-5
8.2.8
Severance and Subdivision Agreement Conditions ................... 8-5
Appendix A Background Information on Residential and Non-Residential
Growth Forecast ............................................................................................. A-1
Appendix B Level of Service ................................................................................... B-1
Appendix C Long-Term Capital and Operating Cost Examination ...................... C-1
Appendix D D.C. Reserve Fund Policy ................................................................... D-1
Appendix E Local Service Policy .............................................................................E-1
Appendix F Asset Management Plan ....................................................................... F-1
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Appendix G Proposed D.C. By-law - Services Related to Highway ..................... G-1
Appendix H Proposed D.C. By-law - Fire Protection Services ............................. H-1
Appendix I Proposed D.C. By-law - Parks and Recreation Services ..................... I-1
Appendix J Proposed D.C. By-law - Library Services ........................................... J-1
Appendix K Proposed D.C. By-law - Provincial Offences Act including By-
law Enforcement ............................................................................................. K-1
Appendix L Proposed D.C. By-law - Emergency Preparedness ........................... L-1
Appendix M Proposed D.C. By-law - Water Services ........................................... M-1
Appendix N Proposed D.C. By-law - Wastewater Services .................................. N-1
Appendix O Proposed D.C. By-law - Stormwater Services .................................. O-1
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List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronym
Full Description of Acronym
A.M.P.
Asset management plan
CANSIM
Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management System
(Statistics Canada)
D.C.
Development Charges
D.C.A.
Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended
F.I.R.
Financial Information Return
G.F.A.
Gross floor area
HCB
High Class Bituminous
LCB
Low Class Bituminous
LPAT
Local Planning Appeal Tribunal
l.m
Linear Meters
N.F.P.O.W.
No fixed place of work
OLT
Ontario Land Tribunal
O. Reg.
Ontario Regulation
P.O.A.
Provincial Offences Act
P.P.U.
Persons per unit
sq.ft.
square foot
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Executive Summary
(a) The report provided herein represents the Development Charges (D.C.) Background
Study for the Township of Woolwich (Township) required by the Development
Charges Act, 1997, as amended (D.C.A.). This report has been prepared in
accordance with the methodology required under the D.C.A. The contents include
the following:
- Chapter 1 - Introduction and overview of the legislative requirements of the
D.C.A.;
- Chapter 2 - Review of the Township's present D.C. policies;
- Chapter 3 - Summary of the anticipated residential and non-residential
development for the Township;
- Chapter 4 - Approach to calculating the D.C.;
- Chapter 5 - Review of the historical level of service, increase in capital
needs, identification of future capital costs to service the anticipated
development, and related deductions and allocations;
- Chapter 6 - Calculation of the D.C.s;
- Chapter 7 - D.C. policy recommendations and rules; and
- Chapter 8 - By-law implementation.
(b) D.C.s provide for the recovery of growth-related capital expenditures from new
development. The D.C.A. is the statutory basis to impose these charges. The
methodology required to determine the charges is detailed in Chapter 4; a simplified
summary is provided below.
1) Identify amount, type, and location of the anticipated development;
2) Identify the increase in need for service to accommodate growth;
3) Identify capital costs to provide services to meet the needs;
4) Deduct:
o Grants, subsidies, and other contributions;
o Benefit to existing development;
o Amounts in excess of 15-year historical service calculation; and
o D.C. reserve funds (where applicable);
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5) Net capital costs are then allocated between residential and non-residential
development types; and
6) Net costs divided by the anticipated development to provide the D.C.
(c) Subsequent to the passage of the Township's 2019 D.C. By-law, a number of
amendments to the D.C.A. have taken place. These changes have been
incorporated throughout the report and in the draft by-laws, as necessary. The
legislative Acts that have amended the D.C.A. include the following (details of each
Act are provided in Chapter 1 of this report):
- Bill 108: More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019
- Bill 138: Plan to Build Ontario Together Act, 2019
- Bill 197: COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020
- Bill 213: Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2020
- Bill 109: More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022
- Bill 23: More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
- Bill 97: Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023
- Bill 134: Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act
A summary of some of the revisions provided from these Acts are outlined below:
- Limiting D.C. eligible services;
- Historical level of service calculation extended to a 15-year period;
- Capital cost definition revised to remove studies and prescribe services for
which land or an interest in land will be restricted (no services currently
prescribed);
- Mandatory phase-in of a D.C., as follows:
o Year 1 - 80% of the maximum charge;
o Year 2 - 85% of the maximum charge;
o Year 3 - 90% of the maximum charge;
o Year 4 - 95% of the maximum charge; and
o Year 5 to expiry - 100% of the maximum charge.
- Rental and institutional development pay D.C.s in six equal annual payments
commencing at occupancy;
- D.C. amount for development occurring within two years of a site plan or
zoning by-law amendment planning approval, shall be determined based on
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the D.C. in effect on the day of application of the site plan or zoning by-law
amendment.
-
Maximum Interest Rate for Installments and Determination of Charge for
Eligible Site Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications to be set at the
average prime rate plus 1%;
-
Additional residential unit exemption includes allowance of a third unit as-of-
right;
-
Statutory exemptions for Affordable Units, Attainable Units, and Affordable
Inclusionary Zoning Units (currently not in force);
-
Statutory exemption for non-profit housing;
-
Statutory exemption for universities receiving ongoing funding from the
Province;
-
Mandatory discount for rental housing, based on the number of bedrooms;
-
Maximum life of a D.C. by-law extended from 5 years to 10 years after the by-
law comes into force;
-
Requirement to Allocate Funds Received - municipalities are required to
spend or allocate at least 60% of their reserve fund at the beginning of the
year for water, wastewater, and services related to a highway; and
-
Additional requirements related to the annual D.C. reserve fund Treasurer's
statement.
It is noted, that on April 10, 2024, Bill 185 the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes
Act, 2024, was introduced, this Act proposes additional refinements to the D.C.A.,
including:
-
The definition of eligible capital costs (to reinstate studies);
-
The removal of the mandatory phase-in of charges within new by-laws;
-
The process for minor amendments to D.C. by-laws concerning by-law expiry
dates, removal of the mandatory phase-in, and inclusion of capital costs for
studies;
-
A reduction of time period governing the D.C. rate freeze for site plan and
zoning by-law amendment planning applications; and
-
Modernizing public notice requirements.
Upon enactment of Bill 185, the Township intends to undertake minor amendments to
the D.C. by-laws to remove the mandatory phase-in of charges, reduce the time for the
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D.C. rate freeze related to site plan and zoning by-law amendment planning
applications, and include the capital cost of growth-related studies including D.C.
background studies.
(d) The growth forecast (provided in Chapter 3) on which the D.C. is based, projects the
following population, housing, and non-residential floor area for the 10-year forecast
period and 10-year urban forecast period (2024 to 2033). Table ES-1 provides a
summary of anticipated residential and non-residential growth, including the
anticipated population and employment, along with the increase in households and
non-residential Gross Floor Area.
Table ES-1
Township of Woolwich
Summary of Anticipated Township-Wide D.C. Growth
Measure
10 Year
2024 to 2033
Urban 10-Year
2024 to 2033
(Net) Population Increase
7,933
7,929
(Gross) Population Increase in New Households*
8,672
8,521
Residential Unit Increase
3,123
3,078
Non-Residential Gross Floor Area Increase
(sq.ft.)
2,898,100
2,772,100
*Growth includes population in both permanent and institutional households
(e) The capital costs identified in Table ES-2 demonstrate the total D.C. eligible capital
costs arising from the growth forecast for each eligible service as detailed further in
Chapter 5. The D.C.A. requires a summary be provided of the gross capital costs
and the net costs to be recovered over the term of the by-laws (i.e., 10-years) for
existing development and future growth. This calculation is provided by service and
is presented in Table 6-4.
In total, gross capital costs anticipated during the term of the by-law, of $247.43
million have been identified through the Township's draft Water and Wastewater
Servicing Study currently underway, along with discussion with Township staff
related to growth-related capital needs for all services. Of this gross amount, $80.7
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million is related to the needs of growth beyond the 10-year forecast period and will
be included in future D.C. studies. Other deductions related to grants, subsidies,
and other contributions including, but not limited to, the local service portion of the
capital works of $29.32 million. In addition, $58.92 million of the gross capital costs
reflect to the portion of capital projects that will benefit the existing development and
amounts in excess of the historical level of service standards for P.O.A., including
By-law Enforcement. The resultant net growth-related costs to be recovered from
D.C.s is $78.49 million, of which $57.91 is attributed to residential development and
$20.59 million allocated to non-residential development.
Table ES-2
Township of Woolwich
Summary of Costs Anticipated During the Term of the By-laws
Description
Value (2024$)
Total gross expenditures planned over the next ten years
$247,433,869
Less: benefit to existing development
$58,917,324
Less: amounts in excess of the historical service standard
$2,000
Less: post planning period benefit
$80,704,733
Less: grants, subsidies, and other contributions
$29,316,133
Net costs to be recovered from D.C.s. over the term of the
by-laws
$78,493,678
(f) At present, the Township imposes D.C.s on residential and non-residential
developments in accordance with By-Law 45-2019. The Township is undertaking a
D.C. public process and anticipates passing D.C. by-laws for each service identified
in the D.C. Background Study. The mandatory public meeting has been set for May
28, 2024, with adoption of the D.C. by-laws anticipated for July 2, 2024.
This report calculates the residential and non-residential charges based on future
identified increase in need for services (summarized in Schedule ES-3). D.C.s for
the following services are calculated on a Township-wide basis for the 10-year
forecast period (2024-2033):
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- Services Related to a Highway;
- Fire Protection Services;
- Parks and Recreation Services;
- Library Services;
- Provincial Offences Act Including By-law Enforcement; and
- Emergency Preparedness.
D.C.s for the following services are calculated on an urban-wide area basis for the 10-
year forecast period (2024-2033):
- Water Services;
- Wastewater Services; and
- Stormwater Services.
(g) The calculated D.C. for a single detached unit within the urban service area is
$27,013. The calculated non-residential charge for developments within the urban
service area is $8.70 per sq.ft. of gross floor area. Table ES-4 provides the
calculated D.C.s for residential and non-residential developments by service.
(h) An area-specific D.C. related to the provision of wastewater services by City of
Kitchener is imposed on growth in the Breslau Sanitary Servicing Area. This amount
is in addition to the Township's wastewater D.C.s. The D.C. currently imposed by
the City of Kitchener for this service is $4,317 per single-detached unit and $2.52 per
sq.ft. of gross floor area for non-residential development. This charge will continue
to be imposed within the Breslau Sanitary Servicing Area and will be governed by
the City of Kitchener's D.C. By-law.
(i) It should be noted that the D.C.s may be required to be phased-in in accordance
with the mandatory phase-in requirements of the D.C.A., depending on the status of
Bill 185, the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024, at the time of by-law
passage.
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Table ES-3
Township of Woolwich
Calculated Schedule of Development Charges
NON-RESIDENTIAL
Single and Semi-
Detached Dwelling
Multiple
Dwellings
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and 1
Bedroom
Special
Care/Special
Dwelling Units
(per sq.ft. of Gross
Floor Area)
Township-Wide Services:
Services Related to a Highway
11,615
8,769
7,426
4,811
3,740
4.35
Fire Protection Services
1,617
1,221
1,034
670
521
0.61
Parks and Recreation Services
4,280
3,231
2,736
1,773
1,378
0.20
Library Services
357
270
228
148
115
0.02
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
13
10
8
5
4
0.00
Emergency Preparedness
19
14
12
8
6
0.01
Total Township-Wide Services
$17,901
$13,515
$11,444
$7,415
$5,764
$5.19
Urban Services
Wastewater Services
5,547
4,188
3,546
2,298
1,786
2.14
Water Services
3,355
2,533
2,145
1,390
1,080
1.29
Stormwater Services
210
159
134
87
68
0.08
Total Urban Services
$9,112
$6,880
$5,825
$3,775
$2,934
$3.51
Breslau Sanitary Servicing Area
Wastewater Services
4,317
2,182
1,746
1,636
1,636
2.52
GRAND TOTAL RURAL AREA
$17,901
$13,515
$11,444
$7,415
$5,764
$5.19
GRAND TOTAL URBAN AREA
$27,013
$20,395
$17,269
$11,190
$8,698
$8.70
GRAND TOTAL BRESLAU SANITARY SERVICING AREA
$31,330
$22,577
$19,015
$12,826
$10,334
$11.22
RESIDENTIAL
Service
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(j) Tables ES-4 and ES-5 provide a comparison of the D.C.s currently imposed in the
Township and the calculated charges herein. These comparisons are provided for a
single-detached residential dwelling unit and non-residential development on a per
sq.ft. of gross floor basis, respectively.
Table ES-4
Township of Woolwich
Single-Detached Dwelling D.C. Comparison
Service/Class of Service
Current
(indexed)
Calculated
Township-Wide Services/Classes:
Services Related to a Highway
10,516
11,615
Fire Protection Services
1,034
1,617
Parks and Recreation Services
1,385
4,280
Library Services
203
357
Growth Studies (Class of Service)
499
-
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
-
13
Emergency Preparedness
-
19
Total Township-Wide Services/Classes
$13,637
$17,901
Area Specific Services:
Wastewater Services
1,388
5,547
Water Services
1,945
3,355
Stormwater Services
-
210
Total Area Specific Services
$3,333
$9,112
Total - Urban Area
$16,970
$27,013
Breslau Sanitary Servicing Area
Sanitary Services
4,317
4,317
Grand Total - Breslau Sanitary Servicing Area
$21,287
$31,330
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Table ES-5
Township of Woolwich
Non-Residential D.C. Comparison per sq.ft.
of Gross Floor Area
(k) Considerations by Council - The D.C. Background Study represents the increase in
need for service and associated net capital costs attributable to residential and non-
residential development over the 10-year forecast period (2024-2033).
Chapter 7 herein, provides the D.C. by-law policy recommendations and rules that
govern the imposition of the charges. Council will consider the findings and
recommendations provided herein and, in conjunction with public input, approve
such policies and rates it deems appropriate. These directions will refine the draft
D.C. by-laws for each service, which are appended in Appendices G through O
herein. These decisions may include:
- adopting the charges and policies recommended herein;
- considering additional exemptions to the D.C. by-laws; and
Service/Class of Service
Current
(indexed)
Calculated
Township-Wide Services/Classes:
Services Related to a Highway
3.92
4.35
Fire Protection Services
0.38
0.61
Parks and Recreation Services
0.14
0.20
Library Services
0.01
0.02
Growth Studies (Class of Service)
0.18
-
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
-
-
Emergency Preparedness
-
0.01
Total Township-Wide Services/Classes
$4.63
$5.19
Area Specific Services:
Wastewater Services
0.50
2.14
Water Services
0.69
1.29
Stormwater Services
-
0.08
Total Area Specific Services
$1.19
$3.51
Grand Total - Urban Area
$5.82
$8.70
Area Specific Services:
Sanitary Services
2.52
2.52
Grand Total - Breslau Sanitary Servicing Area
$8.34
$11.22
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- considering reductions in the charges (obtained by removing certain services
or capital costs on which the charge is based and/or by a general reduction in
the charge).
The D.C.A. does not allow for D.C. revenue foregone as a result of an exemption or
reduction in the charge to be made up through higher D.C.s on other development.
As such, any decision to provide further exemptions or reductions should consider
alternative funding sources to address the foregone revenue.
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Introduction
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1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose of this Document
The Township of Woolwich (Township) retained Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
(Watson), to undertake the development charges (D.C.) background study and by-
law(s) process. This draft background study has been prepared for public comment.
This background study has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of the
Development Charges Act, 1997 (D.C.A.), as amended, and, accordingly, recommends
new charges and by-law policies for the Township.
This D.C. background study will be distributed to members of the public to provide
interested parties with sufficient background information on the legislation, the study's
recommendations, and an outline of the basis for these recommendations. Watson will
continue to work with Township staff to further refine the background study (as required)
based on public feedback, for the release of the final D.C. background study prior to the
Council adoption of the by-laws.
This report has been prepared, in the first instance, to meet the statutory requirements
applicable to the Township's D.C. background study, as summarized in Chapter 4.
Chapter 6 contains the calculated D.C.s based on the increase in need and capital
costs of services identified in Chapter 5. It also addresses the requirement for "rules"
governing the by-laws as (contained in Chapter 7). The proposed D.C. by-laws are
being made available as part of the approval process (included as Appendices G
through O herein).
In addition, the report includes the Township's current D.C. rates and policies (Chapter
2) to provide a comparison with those being proposed. It further addresses post-
adoption implementation requirements (Chapter 8) which are critical to the successful
application of the new policy.
The chapters in the report are supported by Appendices containing the data required to
explain and substantiate the calculation of the charges.
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1.2 Summary of the Process
The public meeting required under section 12 of the D.C.A., has been scheduled for
May 28, 2024. Its purpose is to present the study to the public and to solicit public
input. The meeting is also being held to answer any questions regarding the study's
purpose, methodology and the proposed D.C. by-laws.
In accordance with the legislation, the background study and proposed D.C. by-laws will
be available for public review on May 1, 2024.
The process to be followed in finalizing the report and recommendations includes:
- Consideration of responses received prior to, at, or immediately following the
public meeting;
- Refinements to the report, if required; and
- Council consideration of the by-laws subsequent to the public meeting.
Figure 1-1 outlines the proposed schedule to be followed with respect to the D.C. by-law
adoption process.
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Figure 1-1
Schedule of Key D.C. Process Dates
Process Steps
Dates
Data collection, growth forecast development, staff review,
engineering work, D.C. calculations and policy work
Late 2023 to Early
2024
Public release of final D.C. Background study and
proposed by-law
May 1, 2024
Public meeting advertisement placed in newspaper(s)
No later than May 6,
2024
Meeting with Key Stakeholders
May 13, 2024
1st Public meeting of Council
May 28, 2024
2nd Public meeting of Council (if necessary)
June 18, 2024
Council considers adoption of background study and
passage of by-law
July 2, 2024
Newspaper notice given of by-law passage
By 20 days after
passage
Last day for by-law appeal
40 days after passage
Township makes pamphlet available (where by-law not
appealed)
By 60 days after in
force date
1.3 Changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997
Over the past five (5) years, a number of changes to the D.C.A. have been introduced
through various legislation including the following:
- Bill 108: More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019;
- Bill 138: Plan to Build Ontario Together Act, 2019;
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- Bill 197: COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020;
- Bill 213: Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2020;
- Bill 109: More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022;
- Bill 23: More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022;
- Bill 97: Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023; and
- Bill 134: Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023.
The following provides an overview of the amendments to the D.C.A. that each of these
pieces of legislation provided.
It is also noted that on April 10, 2024, the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act,
2024 (Bill 185), was released and is currently in the legislative process. Section 1.3.9
provides further details of the proposed changes to the D.C.A. under the Bill.
1.3.1 Bill 108: More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019
The Province introduced Bill 108, More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 which proposed
changes to the D.C.A. as part of the province's "More Homes, More Choice: Ontario's
Housing Supply Action Plan." The More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 received Royal
Assent on June 6, 2019. At that time many of the amendments to the D.C.A. did not
come into effect, awaiting proclamation by the Lieutenant Governor. On January 1,
2020, the following provisions were proclaimed:
- A D.C. for rental housing and institutional developments will pay the charge in six
equal annual installments, with the first payment commencing on the date of
occupancy. Non-profit housing developments will pay D.C.s in 21 equal annual
payments (note, that further changes related to non-profit housing have been
made under the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, summarized below). Any
unpaid D.C. amounts may be added to the property and collected as taxes.
- For all developments triggering a D.C. within two years of a Site Plan or Zoning
By-law Amendment planning approval, the D.C. shall be determined based on
the charges in effect on the date the planning application was submitted. These
provisions only apply to Site Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment planning
applications received on or after January 1, 2020. These amendments do not
affect developments approved under other planning application types (e.g., plan
of subdivision, minor variance, etc.).
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- The removal of the 10% statutory deduction for soft services, i.e., services limited
to a 10-year forecast period.
1.3.2 Bill 138: Plan to Build Ontario Together Act, 2019
The Plan to Build Ontario Together Act, 2019 provided further amendments to the
D.C.A. and Planning Act. This Act received Royal Assent on December 10, 2019.
Proclamation resulted in the sections related to the D.C.A. (schedule 10) coming into
effect on January 1, 2020. The amendments to the D.C.A. included the removal of
instalment payments for commercial and industrial developments that were originally
included in the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019.
1.3.3 Bill 197: COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020
In response to the global pandemic that began affecting Ontario in early 2020, the
Province released Bill 197, COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020, which provided
amendments to a number of statues, including the D.C.A. and Planning Act. The
COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act further revised some of the proposed changes
identified in the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 and Plan to Build Ontario
Together Act, 2019. The COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 received Royal
Assent on July 21, 2020, and was proclaimed on September 18, 2020. The following
provides a summary of the amendments to the D.C.A.:
1.3.3.1 List of D.C. Eligible Services
The D.C.A. previously defined ineligible services for D.C.s. The amendments to the
D.C.A. now defined the services that are eligible for inclusion in a D.C. by-law. The
following summarizes the D.C. eligible services:
- Water supply services, including distribution and treatment services;
- Wastewater services, including sewers and treatment services;
- Storm water drainage and control services;
- Services related to a highway;
- Electrical power services;
- Waste diversion services;
- Policing services;
- Fire protection services;
- Ambulance services;
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- Library Services;
- Long-term care services;
- Parks and recreation services (excluding the acquisition of land for parks);
- Public health services;
- Childcare and early years services;
- Housing services (Note that as per Bill 23, housing services are no longer
eligible);
- Provincial Offences Act services;
- Services related to emergency preparedness;
- Services related to airports, but only in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo;
and
- Additional services as prescribed.
1.3.3.2 Classes of D.C. Services
Prior to the amendments, the D.C.A. allowed for categories of services to be grouped
together into a minimum of two categories, i.e., 90% services and 100% services. The
amendments repealed these rules and replaced them with the following provisions:
- A D.C. by-law may provide for any eligible service or capital cost related to any
eligible service to be included in a class as set out in the by-law.
- A class may be composed of any number or combination of services and may
include parts or portions of the eligible services or parts or portions of the capital
costs in respect of those services.
- A class of service set out in the D.C. by-law is deemed to be a single service with
respect to reserve funds, use of monies, and credits.
1.3.3.3 Statutory Exemptions
The D.C.A. provides for statutory exemptions from payment of D.C.s related to
additional residential units, where the development is creating additional residential
dwelling units within prescribed classes of existing residential buildings or structures.
This statutory exemption has been expanded to include secondary residential dwelling
units, in prescribed classes, that are ancillary to existing residential buildings.
Furthermore, additional statutory exemptions are provided for the creation of a second
dwelling unit in prescribed classes of proposed new residential buildings, including
structures ancillary to new dwellings. Note, that further changes related to additional
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residential units have been made under the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022,
summarized below.
1.3.4 Bill 213: Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2020
On December 8, 2020, the Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2020 received
Royal Assent. One of the changes of this Act amended the Ministry of Training,
Colleges and Universities Act by exempting the developments of land intended for use
by a university that receives operating funds from the Government from the payment of
D.C.s. As a result, this mandatory exemption is included in the Township's draft D.C.
by-laws.
1.3.5 Bill 109: More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022
On April 14, 2022, the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022 received Royal Assent.
One of the D.C.A. amendments, and O. Reg. 438/22, prescribed additional information
to be included in the annual Treasurer's Statement on D.C. reserve funds and its
publication. The following additional information must be provided for each service for
which a D.C. is collected for during the year:
a) whether, as of the end of the year, the municipality expects to incur the amount
of capital costs that were estimated, in the relevant development charge
background study, to be incurred during the term of the applicable development
charge by-law;
b) if the answer to a) is no, the amount the municipality now expects to incur and a
statement as to why this amount is expected; and
c) if no money was spent from the reserve fund during the year, a statement as to
why there was no spending during the year.
These requirements have been further amended to require that the annual Treasurer's
Statement be made available to the public on the municipality's website, or in the
municipal office.
1.3.6 Bill 23: More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
The More Homes Built Fast Act, 2022, received Royal Assent on November 28, 2022.
This Act amends several pieces of legislation including the Planning Act and the D.C.A.
The following provides a summary of the amendments to the D.C.A.:
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1.3.6.1 Additional Residential Unit Exemption
The rules for these exemptions are now provided in the D.C.A., rather than the
regulations and are summarized as follows:
- Exemption for residential units in existing rental residential buildings - For rental
residential buildings with four or more residential units, the greater of one unit or
1% of the existing residential units will be exempt from D.C.
- Exemption for additional residential units in existing and new residential buildings
- The following developments will be exempt from a D.C.:
- A second unit in a detached, semi-detached, or rowhouse if all buildings and
ancillary structures cumulatively contain no more than one residential unit;
- A third unit in a detached, semi-detached, or rowhouse if no buildings or ancillary
structures contain any residential units; and
- One residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to a detached, semi-
detached, or rowhouse on a parcel of urban land, if the detached, semi-
detached, or rowhouse contains no more than two residential units and no other
buildings or ancillary structures contain any residential units.
1.3.6.2 Removal of Housing as an Eligible D.C. Service
Housing services is removed as an eligible service. Municipalities with by-laws that
include a charge for housing services can no longer collect for this service.
1.3.6.3 New Statutory Exemptions for Affordable Units, Attainable Units,
Inclusionary Zoning Units, and Non-Profit Housing developments
Affordable units, attainable units, inclusionary zoning units and non-profit housing
developments are exempt from the payment of D.C.s, as follows:
- Affordable Rental Units: Where rent is no more than 80% of the average market
rent as defined by a new bulletin published by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing.
- Affordable Owned Units: Where the price of the unit is no more than 80% of the
average purchase price as defined by a new bulletin published by the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing.
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- Attainable Units: Excludes affordable units and rental units; will be defined as
prescribed development or class of development and sold to a person who is at
"arm's length" from the seller.
o Note: for affordable and attainable units, the municipality shall enter into an
agreement that ensures the unit remains affordable or attainable for 25 years.
- Inclusionary Zoning Units: Affordable housing units required under inclusionary
zoning by-laws are exempt from a D.C.
- Non-Profit Housing: Non-profit housing units are exempt from D.C.s and D.C.
instalment payments due after November 28, 2022.
1.3.6.4 Historical Level of Service extended to 15-year period instead of
the historical 10-year period
Prior to Royal Assent, the increase in need for service was limited by the average
historical level of service calculated over the 10-year period preceding the preparation
of the D.C. background study. This average is now extended to the historical 15-year
period.
1.3.6.5 Revised Definition of Capital Costs
The definition of capital costs has been revised to remove studies. Further, the
regulations to the Act will prescribe services for which land or an interest in land will be
restricted. As at the time of writing, no services have been prescribed.
1.3.6.6 Mandatory Phase-in of a D.C.
For all D.C. by-laws passed after January 1, 2022, the charge must be phased-in
annually over the first five years the by-law is in force, as follows:
- Year 1 - 80% of the maximum charge;
- Year 2 - 85% of the maximum charge;
- Year 3 - 90% of the maximum charge;
- Year 4 - 95% of the maximum charge; and
- Year 5 to expiry - 100% of the maximum charge.
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1.3.6.7 D.C. By-law Expiry
A D.C. by-law now expires ten years after the day it comes into force unless the by-law
provides for an earlier expiry or repeal date. This extends the by-law's life from what
use to be a maximum of five years.
1.3.6.8 Installment Payments
Non-profit housing development has been removed from the instalment payment
section of the D.C.A. under Section 26.1, as these units are now exempt from the
payment of a D.C.
1.3.6.9 Rental Housing Discount
The D.C. payable for rental housing development will be reduced based on the number
of bedrooms in each unit as follows:
- Three or more bedrooms - 25% reduction;
- Two bedrooms - 20% reduction; and
- All other bedroom quantities - 15% reduction.
1.3.6.10 Maximum Interest Rate for Instalments and Determination of
Charge for Eligible Site Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
Applications
No maximum interest rate was previously prescribed, which allowed municipalities to
choose the interest rate to impose. As per Bill 23, the maximum interest rate is set at
the average prime rate plus 1%. This maximum interest rate provision would apply to
all instalment payments and eligible site plan and zoning by-law amendment
applications occurring after November 28, 2022.
1.3.6.11 Requirement to Allocate Funds Received
Annually, beginning in 2023, municipalities will be required to spend or allocate at least
60% of the monies in a reserve fund at the beginning of the year for water services,
wastewater services, and services related to a highway. Other services may be
prescribed by the regulation.
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1.3.7 Bill 97: Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023
The Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act (Bill 97) received Royal Assent on
June 8, 2023. This bill extends the mandatory exemption from payment of D.C.s for
additional residential units in new residential buildings or in existing houses to all lands
versus just urban lands.
1.3.8 Bill 134: Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act, 2023
The exemption for affordable residential units was included in the More Homes Built
Faster Act (Bill 23), enacted by the Province on November 28, 2022. Under this
legislation, affordable residential units were defined within subsection 4.1 of the D.C.A.
and exemptions for D.C.s were provided in respect of this definition. While the
legislation was enacted in November 2022, the ability for municipalities to implement the
exemptions required the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to publish an
"Affordable Residential Units for the Purposes of the Development Charges Act, 1997
Bulletin." This bulletin would inform the average market rent and purchase price to be
used in determining which developments qualify as affordable residential units. As of
the time of writing, this bulletin had not been published by the Minister.
Bill 134 received Royal Assent on December 4, 2023 and provides for a modification to
the affordable residential unit definition by:
- Introducing an income-based test for affordable rent and purchase price; and
- Increasing the threshold for the market test of affordable rent and purchase price.
This change provides the exemption based on the lesser of the two measures.
Moreover, the rules in subsection 4.1 of the D.C.A. are unchanged with respect to:
- The tenant and purchaser transacting the affordable unit being at arm's length;
- The intent of maintaining the affordable residential unit definition for a 25-year
period, requiring an agreement with the municipality (which may be registered on
title); and
- Exemptions for attainable residential units and associated rules (requiring further
regulations).
The following table provides a comparison of the definitions provided through Bill 23 and
those provided through Bill 134 (underlining added for emphasis).
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Item
Bill 23 Definition
Bill 134 Definition
(Current D.C.A. Definition)
Affordable residential unit
rent (subsection 4.1 (2),
para. 1)
The rent is no greater than
80 per cent of the average
market rent, as determined
in accordance with
subsection (5).
The rent is no greater than
the lesser of,
i. the income-based
affordable rent for the
residential unit set out in
the Affordable
Residential Units
bulletin, as identified by
the Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing in
accordance with
subsection (5), and
ii. the average market rent
identified for the
residential unit set out in
the Affordable
Residential Units
bulletin.
Average market rent/rent
based on income
(subsection 4.1 (5)) for the
purposes of subsection 4.1
(2), para. 1
The average market rent for
the year in which the
residential unit is occupied
by a tenant, as identified in
the bulletin entitled the
"Affordable Residential
Units for the Purposes of
the Development Charges
Act, 1997 Bulletin."
The Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing shall,
(a) determine the income of
a household that, in the
Minister's opinion, is at
the 60th percentile of
gross annual incomes
for renter households in
the applicable local
municipality; and
(b) identify the rent that, in
the Minister's opinion, is
equal to 30 per cent of
the income of the
household referred to in
clause (a).
Affordable residential unit
ownership (subsection 4.1
(3), para. 1)
The price of the residential
unit is no greater than 80
per cent of the average
purchase price, as
determined in accordance
with subsection (6).
The price of the residential
unit is no greater than the
lesser of,
i.
the income-based
affordable purchase
price for the residential
unit set out in the
Affordable Residential
Units bulletin, as
identified by the Minister
of Municipal Affairs and
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Item
Bill 23 Definition
Bill 134 Definition
(Current D.C.A. Definition)
Housing in accordance
with subsection (6), and
ii. 90 per cent of the
average purchase price
identified for the
residential unit set out in
the Affordable
Residential Units
bulletin.
Average market purchase
price/purchase price based
on income (subsection 4.1
(6)) for the purposes of
subsection 4.1 (3), para. 1
The average purchase price
for the year in which the
residential unit is sold, as
identified in the bulletin
entitled the "Affordable
Residential Units for the
Purposes of the
Development Charges Act,
1997 Bulletin," as it is
amended from time to time,
that is published by the
Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing on a website
of the Government of
Ontario.
The Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing shall,
(a) determine the income of
a household that, in the
Minister's opinion, is at
the 60th percentile of
gross annual incomes
for households in the
applicable local
municipality; and
(b) identify the purchase
price that, in the
Minister's opinion, would
result in annual
accommodation costs
equal to 30 per cent of
the income of the
household referred to in
clause (a)
1.3.9 Bill 185: Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024
On April 10, 2024, the Ontario Legislature released proposed changes to the D.C.A.
which proposes the following changes:
- The removal of the mandatory phase-in for D.C. by-laws;
- A reduction to the D.C. rate freeze timelines for site plan and zoning by-law
amendment applications, whereby the period between the building permit
issuance and planning application approval is reduced to 18 months vs. two (2)
years (note that the two (2) year timeline will still apply to applications received
prior to Bill 185 receiving Royal Assent;
- The inclusion of studies as an eligible cost for services, including a D.C.
background study;
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- The ability to repeal a provision of the D.C. by-law specifying the date the by-law
expires (subject to the 10-year by-law limitation provided in the D.C.A.);
- To ability to undertake minor D.C. by-law amendments for by-laws passed after
November 28, 2022 and before Bill 185 takes effect, related to the inclusion of
capital costs for studies and the removal of the mandatory D.C. phase-in; and
- To Modernize public notice requirements to permit use of municipal websites
where newspapers of general circulation are not available.
Bill 185 has not been enacted at the time of writing this D.C. Background Study. As
such, the changes proposed in the Bill have not been reflected in the D.C. calculations
or draft by-laws contained herein.
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Chapter 2
Township of Woolwich's
Current D.C. Policy
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2. Township of Woolwich Current D.C. Policy
2.1 Schedule of Charges
On June 25, 2019, the Township passed By-law 45-2019 under the D.C.A. to imposes
D.C.s for residential uses. The D.C. by-law is set to expire on July 7, 2024, five years
after it was passed.
2.2 Services Covered
The following Township-wide services are covered under By-law 45-2019:
- Roads and Related;
- Fire Protection Services;
- Parks and Recreation Services;
- Library Services; and
- Administration (growth studies);
In addition to the Township-wide services, By-law 45-2019 also provides for urban-area
services, including:
- Wastewater Services; and
- Water Services.
An area-specific D.C. for the Breslau Sanitary Servicing Area (as defined in the by-law)
for wastewater services provided by the City of Kitchener is also included in By-law 45-
2019.
Note: the changes to the D.C.A. under the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23),
eliminated studies as an eligible D.C. cost. As such, these capital costs have been
excluded from the D.C. calculations.
2.3 Timing of D.C. Calculation and Payment
The by-law indicates that D.C.s are payable at the time of the first action or approval
with respect to:
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- The passing of a zoning by-law or an amendment thereto;
- The approval of a minor variance;
- A conveyance of land to which a by-law passed under Subsection 50(7 of the
Planning Act;
- The approval of a plan of subdivision;
- A consent;
- The approval under the Condominium Act; or
- The issuance of a building permit.
It is noted that the D.C. legislation has been amended since the passage of the by-
law in regard to the timing of collection of D.C.s, which are now payable at the time
of the first building permit issuance for most developments. Rental housing and
institutional development pay their D.C.s over six (6) annual installments, with the
first instalment due on the date of occupancy permit, and the following five (5)
instalment payments due on the anniversary of the occupancy permit.
Moreover, applications with respect to a site plan or zoning by-law amendment
planning approvals have their D.C. determined at the rates in effect at the time of
planning application. This determination only applies to applications for which a
building permit for the proposed development is issued within two (2) years of
planning application approval. These provisions of the D.C.A. override the
provisions of the Township's D.C. by-law.
2.4 Indexing
D.C.s within the by-law shall be adjusted annually on February 1st without amendment
to the by-law, in accordance with the Statistics Canada Quarterly, Non-Residential
Building Construction Price Index.
2.5 Redevelopment Allowance
Despite any other provisions of this By-law 45-2019, where, as a result of the
redevelopment of land, a building or structure existing on the same land within 60
months prior to the date of payment of development charges in regard to such
redevelopment was, or is to be demolished, in whole or in part, or converted from one
principal use to another principal use on the same land, in order to facilitate the
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redevelopment, the development charges otherwise payable with respect to such
redevelopment shall be reduced by the following amounts:
- in the case of a residential building or structure, or in the case of a mixed-use
building or structure, the residential uses in the mixed-use building or structure,
an amount calculated by multiplying the applicable D.C. by the number,
according to type, of dwelling units that have been or will be demolished or
converted to another principal use; and
- in the case of a non-residential building or structure or, in the case of mixed-use
building or structure, the non-residential uses in the mixed-use building or
structure, an amount calculated by multiplying the applicable D.C., by the G.F.A.
that has been or will be demolished or converted to another principal use;
provided that such amounts shall not exceed, in total, the amount of the development
charges otherwise payable with respect to the redevelopment.
The conversion from an exempt principal use to a non-exempt principal use, on the
same land, would result in the payment of the applicable D.C. based on the new non-
exempt use (with no D.C. credit applicable).
2.6 Exemptions
The following non-statutory exemptions are provided under By-law 45-2019:
- A temporary use in accordance with Section 39 of the Planning Act;
- If the enlargement of the G.F.A. of an existing commercial or institutional building
is enlarged by 50% or less of the existing building, no D.C. is charged. If the
enlargement exceeds 50%, then the D.C. is only payable on the enlarged
portion; and
- The development of non-residential farm buildings constructed for bona-fide farm
uses, except for any building constructed to accommodate an On-Farm Business
which shall be considered to be an industrial building.
2.7 Current Development Charges
The Township's current D.C.s for residential and non-residential development are
shown in Table 2-1, as per By-law 45-2019.
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Table 2-1
Township of Woolwich
Current Schedule of D.C.
As of February 1, 2024
Non-Residential
Service
Single & Semi
Detached
Multiples
Apartments with
>= 2 Bedrooms
Apartments with
< 2 Bedrooms
per sq.ft.
Township-wide Services:
Roads and Related (Public Works
Services)
$10,516
$7,441
$6,588
$4,075
$3.92
Fire Protection Services
$1,034
$731
$647
$400
$0.38
Parks and Recreation
$1,385
$980
$867
$537
$0.14
Library Services
$203
$143
$127
$79
$0.01
Administration (Corporate)
$499
$351
$313
$195
$0.18
Total Township-wide Services
$13,637
$9,646
$8,542
$5,286
$4.63
Urban Services:
Wastewater Services
$1,388
$981
$868
$537
$0.50
Water Services
$1,945
$1,375
$1,217
$754
$0.69
Total Urban Services
$3,333
$2,356
$2,085
$1,291
$1.19
Breslau Sanitary Servicing Area
Sanitary Services
$4,317
$2,182
$1,746
$1,636
$2.52
GRAND TOTAL RURAL AREA
$13,637
$9,646
$8,542
$5,286
$4.63
GRAND TOTAL URBAN AREA
$16,970
$12,002
$10,627
$6,577
$5.82
GRAND TOTAL BRESLAU
$21,287
$14,184
$12,373
$8,213
$8.34
* Breslau sanitary servicing is for development connecting to municipal sanitary sewers in Breslau (equal to the sanitary sewer service component of the current City of
Kitchener Development Charge)
Residential
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Anticipated Development in
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3. Anticipated Development in the Township of
Woolwich
3.1 Requirement of the Act
The growth forecast contained in this chapter (with supplemental tables in Appendix A)
provides for the anticipated development for which the Township will be required to
provide services over a 10-year (mid-2024 to mid-2034) time horizon.
Chapter 4 provides the methodology for calculating a D.C. as per the D.C.A. Figure 4-1
presents this methodology graphically. It is noted in the first box of the schematic that in
order to determine the D.C. that may be imposed, it is a requirement of subsection 5 (1)
of the D.C.A. that "the anticipated amount, type and location of development, for which
development charges can be imposed, must be estimated."
3.2 Basis of Population, Household and Non-Residential
Gross Floor Area Forecast
The D.C. growth forecast has been derived by Watson. In preparing the growth
forecast, the following information sources were consulted to assess the residential and
non-residential development potential for the Township over the forecast period,
including:
- Region of Waterloo Official Plan, including Amendment No. 6 to Regional Official
Plan; and the technical background work to establish the planning framework for
accommodating the Region of Waterloo's forecasted population and employment
growth to 2051;
- Township of Woolwich 2019 Development Charges Study, April 2019, and
Addendum Report, June 2019, Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
- 2011, 2016 and 2021 population, household, and employment Census data;
- Historical residential building permit data over the 2014 to 2023 period;
- Residential and non-residential supply opportunities as identified by Township of
Woolwich staff; and
- Discussions from Township staff regarding anticipated residential and non-
residential development in the Township of Woolwich.
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3.3 Summary of Growth Forecast
A detailed analysis of the residential and non-residential growth forecasts is provided in
Appendix A and the methodology employed is illustrated in Figure 3-1. The discussion
provided herein summarizes the anticipated growth for the Township and describes the
basis for the forecast. The results of the residential growth forecast analysis are
summarized in Table 3-1 below, and Schedule 1 in Appendix A.
As identified in Table 3-1 and Appendix A - Schedule 1, population in the Township of
Woolwich (excluding census undercount) is anticipated to reach approximately 36,433
by mid-2034 resulting in an increase of approximately 7,933 persons.[1]
Figure 3-1
Population and Household Forecast Model
[1] The population figures used in the calculation of the 2024 D.C. exclude the net
Census undercount, which is estimated at approximately 4.0%. Population figures
presented herein have been rounded.
Decline in Existing Population
Net Population Increase
Historical Housing
Construction
DEMAND
SUPPLY
Occupancy Assumptions
Gross Population Increase
Intensification
Designated Lands
Servicing Capacity
Residential Units in the
Development Process
Employment Market by Local
Municipality,
Economic Outlook
Local, Region
and Provincial
Forecast of
Residential Units
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Table 3-1
Township of Woolwich
Residential Growth Forecast Summary
[1] Population includes the Census undercount estimated at approximately 4.0% and has been rounded.
[2] Includes townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
[3] Includes bachelor, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom+ apartment units.
Notes:
Numbers may not add due to rounding.
Source: Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
Population
Institutional
Population
Population
Excluding
Institutional
Population
Singles &
Semi-
Detached
Multiple
Dwellings[2]
Apartments[3]
Other
Total
Households
Equivalent
Institutional
Households
24,070
23,145
625
22,520
6,723
417
664
109
7,913
568
2.925
26,010
25,006
566
24,440
7,355
520
700
35
8,610
515
2.904
28,080
26,999
394
26,605
7,860
665
730
105
9,360
358
2.885
29,640
28,500
417
28,083
8,242
731
862
105
9,940
379
2.867
37,890
36,433
497
35,936
9,767
1,463
1,655
105
12,990
452
2.805
1,940
1,861
-59
1,920
632
103
36
-74
697
-53
2,070
1,993
-172
2,165
505
145
30
70
750
-157
1,560
1,501
23
1,478
382
66
132
0
580
21
8,250
7,933
80
7,853
1,525
732
793
0
3,050
73
Mid 2024 - Mid 2034
Population
(Including
Census
Undercount)[1]
Year
Excluding Census Undercount
Housing Units
Person Per
Unit (P.P.U.):
Total
Population/
Total
Households
Historical
Incremental
Forecast
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
Mid 2016 - Mid 2021
Mid 2011
Mid 2016
Mid 2021
Mid 2024
Mid 2034
Mid 2021 - Mid 2024
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Figure 3-2
Township of Woolwich
Annual Housing Forecast[1]
[1] Growth forecast represents calendar year.
Source: Historical housing activity derived from Township of Woolwich building permit data (2014 to 2018 and 2021 to 2023) and
Statistics Canada (2019 to 2020), by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
92
43
178
89
91
413
240
275
145
160
305
305
305
305
305
305
305
305
305
305
305
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
Housing Units
Years
Historical
Low Density
Medium Density
High Density
Historical Average
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Provided below is a summary of the key assumptions and findings regarding the
Township's D.C. growth forecast:
- Unit Mix (Appendix A - Schedules 1, 4 and 5)
-
The housing unit mix for the Township was derived from a detailed
review of historical development activity (as per Schedule 5), as well
as active residential development applications and discussions with
Township staff regarding anticipated development trends for the
Township.
-
Based on the above indicators, the mid-2024 to mid-2034 household
growth forecast for the Township is comprised of a unit mix of 50% low
density units (single detached and semi-detached), 24% medium
density (multiples except apartments) and 26% high density (bachelor,
1 bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments).
- Geographic Location of Residential Development (Appendix A - Schedule 2)
- Schedule 2 summarizes the anticipated amount, type, and location of
development by area for the Township of Woolwich
- In accordance with forecast demand and available land supply, the
amount and percentage of forecast housing growth between Mid-2024
and mid-2034 by development location is summarized below.
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Table 3-2
Township of Woolwich
Geographic Location of Residential Development
Development Location
Amount of Housing
Growth, Mid-2024 to
Mid-2034
Percentage of Housing
Growth, Mid-2024 to
Mid-2034
Elmira
1,404
45%
Breslau
1,575
50%
Remaining Urban
99
3%
Rural
45
1%
Township of Woolwich
3,122
100%
Note: Figures may not sum precisely due to rounding.
- Planning Period
-
Short-term and longer-term time horizons are required for the D.C.
process. The D.C.A. limits the planning horizon for transit services to a
10-year planning horizon. All other services can utilize a longer
planning period if the Township has identified the growth-related
capital infrastructure needs associated with the longer-term growth
planning period.
- Population in New Housing Units (Appendix A - Schedules 3 and 4)
-
The number of housing units to be constructed by mid-2034 in the
Township over the forecast period is presented in Table 3-1. Over the
10-year forecast period, the Township is anticipated to average
approximately 305 new housing units per year, to accommodate
approximately, an additional 7,900 people (in 3,050 new households).
-
Institutional population[1] is anticipated to increase by approximately 80
people between mid-2024 to mid-2034.
-
Population in new units is derived from Schedules 3 and 4, which
incorporate historical development activity, anticipated units (see unit
[1] Institutional population largely includes special care facilities such as nursing home or
residences for senior citizens. A P.P.U. of 1.100 depicts 1-bedroom and 2-or-more-
bedroom units in collective households.
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mix discussion) and average persons per unit (P.P.U.) by dwelling type
for new units.
-
Schedule 6a summarizes the average P.P.U. assumed for new
housing units by age and type of dwelling based on Statistics Canada
2021 custom Census data for the Township. Due to data limitations
medium and high density P.P.U. data was derived from the Region of
Waterloo which includes the Township of Woolwich, and is outlined in
Schedule 6b. The total calculated P.P.U. for all density types has been
adjusted accordingly to account for the P.P.U. trends which have been
recently experienced in both new and older units. Forecasted 15-year
average P.P.U.s by dwelling type are as follows:
o Low density:
3.416
o Medium density:
2.579
o High density:
1.887
- Existing Units and Population Change (Appendix A - Schedules 3 and 4)
-
Existing households for mid-2024 are based on the 2021 Census
households, plus estimated residential units constructed between mid-
2021 to the beginning of the growth period, assuming a minimum six-
month lag between construction and occupancy (see Schedule 3).
-
The change in average occupancy levels for existing housing units is
calculated in Schedules 3 through 4[1]. The forecast population change
in existing households over the mid-2024 to mid-2034 forecast period
is forecast to decline by approximately 740.
- Employment (Appendix A - Schedules 8a and 8b)
-
The employment projections provided herein are largely based on the
activity rate method, which is defined as the number of jobs in the
Township divided by the number of residents. Key employment
sectors include primary, industrial, commercial/population-related,
institutional, and work at home, which are considered individually
below.
[1] Change in occupancy levels for existing households occurs due to aging of the
population and family life cycle changes, lower fertility rates and changing economic
conditions.
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Mid-2016 employment data [1],[2] (place of work) for the Township is
outlined in Schedule 8a. The 2016 employment base is comprised of
the following sectors:
o 485 primary (3%);
o 1,980 work at home employment (14%);
o 5,263 industrial (36%);
o 4,963 commercial/population-related (34%); and
o 1,835 institutional (13%).
-
The mid-2016 employment by usual place of work, including work at
home, is 14,525. An additional 1,746 employees have been identified
for the Township in mid-2016 that have no fixed place of work
(N.F.P.O.W.)[3]
-
Total employment, including work at home and N.F.P.O.W. for the
Township is anticipated to reach approximately 24,400 by mid-2034.
This represents an employment increase of approximately 5,260 for
the 10-year forecast period.
-
Schedule 8b, Appendix A, summarizes the employment forecast,
excluding work at home employment and N.F.P.O.W. employment,
which is the basis for the D.C. employment forecast. The impact on
township services from work at home employees has already been
included in the population forecast. The need for township services
related to N.F.P.O.W. employees has largely been included in the
employment forecast by usual place of work (i.e., employment and
gross floor area generated from N.F.P.O.W. construction employment).
Furthermore, since these employees have no fixed work address, they
cannot be captured in the non-residential G.F.A. calculation.
[1] 2016 employment is based on Statistics Canada 2016 Place of Work Employment
dataset by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
[2] Statistics Canada 2021 Census place of work employment data has been reviewed.
The 2021 Census employment results have not been utilized due to a significant
increase in work at home employment captured due to Census enumeration occurring
during the provincial COVID-19 lockdown from April 1, 2021 to June 14, 2021.
[3] No fixed place of work is defined by Statistics Canada as "persons who do not go
from home to the same workplace location at the beginning of each shift. Such persons
include building and landscape contractors, travelling salespersons, independent truck
drivers, etc."
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Accordingly, work at home and N.F.P.O.W. employees have been
removed from the D.C.A. employment forecast and calculation.
-
Total employment for the Township (excluding work at home and
N.F.P.O.W. employment) is anticipated to reach approximately 18,040
by mid-2034. This represents an employment increase of 3,460 for the
10-year forecast period.
- Non-Residential Sq.ft. Estimates (G.F.A.), (Appendix A - Schedule 8b)
-
Square footage estimates were calculated in Schedule 8b based on
the following employee density assumptions:
o 3,000 sq.ft. per employee for primary;
o 1,200 sq.ft. per employee for industrial;
o 500 sq.ft. per employee for commercial/population-related; and
o 560 sq.ft. per employee for institutional employment.
-
The Township-wide incremental G.F.A. is anticipated to increase by
approximately 2.9 million sq.ft. over the 10-year forecast period.
-
In terms of percentage growth, the mid-2024 to mid-2034 incremental
G.F.A. forecast by sector is broken down as follows:
o Primary - 1%
o industrial - 66%;
o commercial/population-related - 24%; and
o institutional - 9%.
- Geographic Location of Non-Residential Development (Appendix A, Schedule
10c)
- Schedule 10c summarizes the anticipated amount, type, and location of non-
residential development by servicing area for the Township of Woolwich by
area.
- The amount and percentage of forecast total non-residential growth between
2024 and 2034 by development location is summarized below.
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Table 3-3
Township of Woolwich
Geographic Location of Non-Residential Development
Development Location
Amount of Non-
Residential G.F.A.
(sq.ft.),
mid-2024 to mid-2034
Percentage of Non-
Residential G.F.A.,
mid-2024 to mid-2034
Elmira
1,436,300
50%
Breslau
520,900
18%
Remaining Urban
814,900
28%
Rural
126,000
4%
Township of Woolwich
2,898,100
100%
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The Approach to the
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4. The Approach to the Calculation of the Charge
4.1 Introduction
This chapter addresses the requirements of subsection 5 (1) of the D.C.A. with respect
to the establishment of the need for service which underpins the D.C. calculation.
These requirements are illustrated schematically in Figure 4-1.
4.2 Services Potentially Involved
Table 4-1 lists the full range of municipal services that are provided within municipalities
and indicates the D.C. eligible service components included in the D.C. background
study for the Township.
A number of these services are not included in the list of eligible services provided in
subsection 2 (4) of the D.C.A. as being ineligible for inclusion in D.C.s. These are
shown as "ineligible" on Table 4-1B (as per the legend in Table 4-1A). Two ineligible
costs defined in subsection 5 (3) of the D.C.A. are "computer equipment" and "rolling
stock with an estimated useful life of (less than) seven years." In addition, local roads
are covered separately under subdivision agreements and related means (as are other
local services). Services that are potentially eligible for inclusion in the Township's D.C.
are indicated with a "Yes."
4.3 Increase in the Need for Service
The D.C. calculation commences with an estimate of "the increase in the need for
service attributable to the anticipated development," for each service to be covered by
the by-law. There must be some form of link or attribution between the anticipated
development and the estimated increase in the need for service. While the need could
conceivably be expressed generally in terms of units of capacity, subsection 5 (1) 3,
which requires that Township Council indicate that it intends to ensure that such an
increase in need will be met, suggests that a project-specific expression of need would
be most appropriate.
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Figure 4-1
The Process of Calculating a Development Charge under the Act that must be followed
8. Specified Local Services
Anticipated
Development
1.
Estimated Increase in
Need for Service
2. Ineligible Services
Ceiling Re:
Increased Need
Needs That Will
Be Met
Examination of the
Long-term Capital
and Operating Costs
for Capital
Infrastructure
D.C. Needs
By Service
Less:
Uncommitted Excess
Capacity
Less:
Benefit To Existing
Development
Less:
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
D.C. By-law(s)
Spatial
Applicability
D.C. Net Capital Costs
Costs for new development vs.
existing development for the term
of the by-law and the balance
of the period
Amount of the Charge
By Type of Development
(including apportionment of
costs - residential and
non-residential)
Financing,
Inflation and
Investment
Considerations
3.
4.
5.
6.
11.
12.
15.
16.
13.
14.
9.
Tax Base,
User Rates,
etc.
Subdivision
Agreements
and Consent
Provisions
Consideration of exemptions,
phase-ins, etc.
1
3
2
Non-Transit Services
Historical Service
Standard
4a.
Transit Services
Forward-looking
Service
Standard
4b.
Asset Management
Plan for All Capital
Projects to be
Funded by D.C.s 7.
Non-Transit Services
Financially
Sustainable
7a.
Transit Services
Detailed
Requirements 7b.
10.
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Table 4-1A
Categories of Township Services to be Addressed as Part of the Calculation - Eligibility
Legend
Eligibility for
Inclusion in the
D.C. Calculation
Description
Yes
Township provides the service - service has been included in
the D.C. calculation.
No
Township provides the service - service has not been included
in the D.C. calculation.
n/a
Township does not provide the service.
Ineligible
Service is ineligible for inclusion in the D.C. calculation.
Table 4-1B
Categories of Township Services to be Addressed as Part of the Calculation
Categories of Township
Services
Inclusion in
the D.C.
Calculation
Service Components
1. Water supply services,
including distribution and
treatment services
n/a
Yes
No
Yes
1.1 Treatment plants, Water Supply,
and Storage Facilities
1.2 Distribution systems
1.3 Local systems
1.4 Vehicles and equipment1
2. Wastewater services,
including sewers and
treatment services
n/a
Yes
No
Yes
2.1 Treatment plants
2.2 Sewage trunks
2.3 Local systems
2.4 Vehicles and equipment1
3. Stormwater Drainage and
Control Services
No
No
No
3.1 Main channels and drainage
trunks
3.2 Channel connections
3.3 Retention/detention ponds
1 with a 7+ year useful life
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Categories of Township
Services
Inclusion in
the D.C.
Calculation
Service Components
4. Services Related to a
Highway
n/a
Yes
Yes
No
n/a
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
4.1 Arterial roads
4.2 Collector roads
4.3 Bridges, Culverts and
Roundabouts
4.4 Local municipal roads
4.5 Traffic signals
4.6 Sidewalks and streetlights
4.7 Active Transportation
4.8 Works Yard
4.9 Rolling stock1
5. Electrical Power Services
n/a
n/a
n/a
5.1 Electrical substations
5.2 Electrical distribution system
5.3 Electrical system rolling stock1
6. Transit Services
n/a
n/a
6.1 Transit vehicles1 & facilities
6.2 Other transit infrastructure
7. Waste Diversion Services
n/a
n/a
7.1 Waste diversion facilities
7.2 Waste diversion vehicles and
equipment1
8. Policing Services
n/a
n/a
n/a
8.1 Police detachments
8.2 Police rolling stock1
8.3 Small equipment and gear
9. Fire Protection Services
Yes
Yes
Yes
9.1 Fire stations
9.2 Fire Vehicles1
9.3 Fire Equipment and gear
10. Ambulance Services
n/a
n/a
10.1 Ambulance station space
10.2 Vehicles1
11. Services provided by a
board within the meaning
of the Public Libraries Act
Yes
n/a
n/a
11.1 Public library space (incl.
furniture and equipment)
11.2 Library vehicles1
11.3 Library materials
12. Services Related to Long-
Term Care
n/a
n/a
12.1 Long-Term Care space
12.2 Vehicles1
1 with a 7+ year useful life
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Categories of Township
Services
Inclusion in
the D.C.
Calculation
Service Components
13. Parks and Recreation
Services
Ineligible
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
13.1 Acquisition of land for parks,
woodlots, and E.S.A.s
13.2 Development of municipal parks
13.3 Parks rolling stock1 and yards
13.4 Facilities, such as arenas, indoor
pools, fitness facilities,
community centres, etc.
13.5 Recreation vehicles and
equipment1
14. Services Related to Public
Health
n/a
n/a
14.1 Public Health department space
14.2 Public Health department
vehicles1
15. Child Care and Early
Years Programs and
Services within the
meaning of Part VI of the
Child Care and Early
Years Act, 2014 and any
related services.
n/a
n/a
15.1 Childcare space
15.2 Vehicles1
16. Services related to
proceedings under the
Provincial Offences Act,
including by-law
enforcement services and
municipally administered
court services
Yes
Yes
16.1 P.O.A. space, including by-law
enforcement and municipally
administered court services
16.2 Vehicles1
17. Services Related to
Emergency Preparedness
No
Yes
17.1 Emergency Preparedness Space
17.2 Equipment
18. Services Related to
Airports
Ineligible
Ineligible
18.1 Airports
18.2 Other Airports
20. Other
Yes
20.1 Interest on money borrowed to
pay for growth-related capital
1 with a 7+ year useful life
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4.4 Local Service Policy
Some of the need for services generated by additional development consists of local
services related to a plan of subdivision. As such, they will be required as a condition of
subdivision agreements or consent conditions. The Township's Local Service Policy is
included in Appendix E.
4.5 Capital Forecast
Paragraph 7 of subsection 5 (1) of the D.C.A. requires that "the capital costs necessary
to provide the increased services must be estimated." The Act goes on to require two
potential cost reductions and the regulation sets out the way in which such costs are to
be presented. These requirements are outlined below.
These estimates involve capital costing of the increased services discussed above.
This entails costing actual projects or the provision of service units, depending on how
each service has been addressed.
The capital costs include:
a. costs to acquire land or an interest therein (including a leasehold interest);
b. costs to improve land;
c. costs to acquire, lease, construct or improve buildings and structures;
d. costs to acquire, lease or improve facilities, including rolling stock (with a useful
life of 7 or more years), furniture and equipment (other than computer
equipment), materials acquired for library circulation, reference, or information
purposes; and
e. interest on money borrowed to pay for the above-referenced costs.
In order for an increase in need for service to be included in the D.C. calculation,
Township Council must indicate "that it intends to ensure that such an increase in need
will be met" (subsection 5 (1) 3). This can be done if the increase in service forms part
of a Council-approved Official Plan, capital forecast, or similar expression of the
intention of Council (O. Reg. 82/98 section 3). The capital program contained herein
reflects the Township's approved and proposed capital budgets and master
servicing/needs studies, the draft water and wastewater servicing study and draft
Breslau Environmental Assessment Study, along with the prior D.C. study.
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4.6 Treatment of Credits
Section 8, paragraph 5, of O. Reg. 82/98 indicates that a D.C. background study must
set out "the estimated value of credits that are being carried forward relating to the
service." Subsection 17, paragraph 4, of the same regulation indicates that, "...the
value of the credit cannot be recovered from future D.C.s," if the credit pertains to an
ineligible service. This implies that a credit for eligible services can be recovered from
future D.C.s. As a result, this provision should be made in the calculation, in order to
avoid a funding shortfall with respect to future service needs.
Currently, there are no outstanding credits to be included in the D.C. calculations.
4.7 Class of Services
Section 7 of the D.C.A. states that a D.C. by-law may provide for any D.C. eligible
service or the capital costs with respect to those services. Further, a class may be
composed of any number or combination of services and may include parts or portions
of each D.C. eligible services. With respect to growth-related studies, section 7(3) of
the D.C.A. states that:
"For greater certainty, a development charge by-law may provide for a class
consisting of studies in respect of any service listed in subsection 2 (4) whose
capital costs are described in paragraphs 5 and 6 of subsection 5 (3)".
These provisions allow for services to be grouped together to create a class for the
purposes of the D.C. by-law and D.C. reserve funds. The D.C. has not identified any
classes of service.
4.8 Existing Reserve Funds
Section 35 of the D.C.A. states that:
"The money in a reserve fund established for a service may be spent only for
capital costs determined under paragraphs 2 to 7 of subsection 5 (1)."
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There is no explicit requirement under the D.C.A. calculation method set out in s. 5 (1)
to net the outstanding reserve fund balance as part of making the D.C. calculation;
however, section 35 does restrict the way in which the funds are used in future.
For services that are subject to a per-capita-based, service level "cap," the reserve fund
balance should be applied against the development-related costs for which the charge
was imposed once the project is constructed (i.e., the needs of recent growth). This
cost component is distinct from the development-related costs for the next 10-year
period, which underlie the D.C. calculation herein.
The alternative would involve the Township spending all reserve fund monies prior to
renewing each by-law, which would not be a sound basis for capital budgeting. Thus,
the Township will use these reserve funds for the Township's cost share of applicable
development-related projects, which are required but have not yet been undertaken, as
a way of directing the funds to the benefit of the development which contributed them
(rather than to future development, which will generate the need for additional facilities
directly proportionate to future growth).
The Township D.C. reserve fund balance by service as of December 31, 2023, less
outstanding commitments related to prior year capital approvals, is provided in Table 4-
2. The adjusted balances have been considered in the D.C. calculations:
Table 4-2
Township of Woolwich
Projected Development Charge Reserve Fund Balances
As of December 31, 2023
Service
Balance
Dec 31, 2023
Less
Commitments
Adjusted
Balance
Dec 31, 2023
Roads and Related
5,945,396
-
5,945,396
Fire Protection Services
9,447
129,863
(120,416)
Parks and Recreation Services
694,843
338,605
356,238
Library Services
131,189
-
131,189
Administration
388,295
388,295
-
Water Services
(972,908)
-
(972,908)
Wastewater Services
(1,283,336)
-
(1,283,336)
Total
$4,912,927
$856,763
$4,056,165
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4.9 Deductions
The D.C.A. potentially requires that four deductions be made to the increase in the need
for service. These relate to:
- the historical level of service ceiling;
- uncommitted excess capacity;
- benefit to existing development; and
- anticipated grants, subsidies, and other contributions.
The requirements behind each of these reductions are addressed below.
4.9.1 Reduction Require by Historical Level of Service Ceiling
This is designed to ensure that the increase in need included in section 4.3 does "not
include an increase that would result in the level of service [for the additional
development increment] exceeding the average historical level of the service provided
in the municipality over the 15-year period immediately preceding the preparation of the
background study" (D.C.A., subsection 5 (1) 4). O. Reg. 82/98 (section 4) goes further
to indicate that "both the quantity and quality of a service shall be taken into account in
determining the level of service and the average level of service."
In many cases, this can be done by establishing a quantity measure in terms of units as
floor area, land area, or road length per capita and a quality measure, in terms of the
average cost of providing such units based on replacement costs, engineering
standards, or recognized performance measurement systems, depending on
circumstances. When the quantity and quality factors are multiplied together, they
produce a measure of the level of service, which meets the requirements of the Act, i.e.,
cost per unit.
The average historical service level calculation sheets for each service component in
the D.C. calculation are set out in Appendix B.
4.9.2 Reduction for Uncommitted Excess Capacity
Paragraph 5 of subsection 5 (1) requires a deduction from the increase in the need for
service attributable to the anticipated development that can be met using the
Township's "excess capacity," other than excess capacity which is "committed."
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"Excess capacity" is undefined, but in this case must be able to meet some or all of the
increase in need for service, in order to potentially represent a deduction. The
deduction of uncommitted excess capacity from the future increase in the need for
service would normally occur as part of the conceptual planning and feasibility work
associated with justifying and sizing new facilities, (e.g., if a road widening to
accommodate increased traffic is not required because sufficient excess capacity is
already available, then widening would not be included as an increase in need, in the
first instance).
4.9.3 Reduction for Benefit to Existing Development
Section 5 (1) 6 of the D.C.A. provides that, "The increase in the need for service must
be reduced by the extent to which an increase in service to meet the increased need
would benefit existing development." The general guidelines used to consider benefit to
existing development included:
- the repair or unexpanded replacement of existing assets that are in need of
repair;
- an increase in average service level of quantity or quality;
- the elimination of a chronic servicing problem not created by growth; and
- providing services where none previously existed (generally considered for water
or wastewater services).
This step involves a further reduction in the need, by the extent to which such an
increase in service would benefit existing development. The level of service cap in
section 4.9.1 is related but is not the identical requirement. Sanitary, storm, and water
trunks are highly localized to growth areas and can be more readily allocated in this
regard than other services such as services related to a highway, which do not have a
fixed service area.
Where existing development has an adequate service level which will not be tangibly
increased by an increase in service, no benefit would appear to be involved. For
example, where expanding existing library facilities simply replicates what existing
residents are receiving, they receive limited (or no) benefit as a result. On the other
hand, where a clear existing service problem is to be remedied, a deduction should be
made accordingly.
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In the case of services such as recreation facilities, community parks, libraries, etc., the
service is typically provided on a Township-wide system basis. For example, facilities of
the same type may provide different services (i.e., leisure pool vs. competitive pool),
different programs (i.e., hockey vs. figure skating), and different time availability for the
same service (i.e., leisure skating available on Wednesdays in one arena and
Thursdays in another). As a result, residents will travel to different facilities to access
the services they want at the times they wish to use them, and facility location generally
does not correlate directly with residence location. Even where it does, displacing users
from an existing facility to a new facility frees up capacity for use by others and
generally results in only a limited benefit to existing development. Further, where an
increase in demand is not met for a number of years, a negative service impact to
existing development is involved for a portion of the planning period.
4.9.4 Reduction for Anticipated Grants, Subsidies, and Other
Contributions
This step involves reducing the capital costs necessary to provide the increased
services by capital grants, subsidies, and other contributions (including direct developer
contributions required due to the local service policy) made or anticipated by Council
and in accordance with various rules such as the attribution between the share related
to new vs. existing development. That is, some grants and contributions may not
specifically be applicable to growth or where Council targets fundraising as a measure
to offset impacts on taxes (O. Reg. 82/98, section 6).
4.10 Township-wide vs. Area-Specific
This step involves determining whether all of the subject costs are to be recovered on a
uniform municipal-wide basis or whether some or all are to be recovered on an area-
specific basis. Under the amended D.C.A., it is now mandatory to "consider" area-rating
of services (providing charges for specific areas and services); however, it is not
mandatory to implement area rating.
The calculated D.C.s herein are based on an urban area basis for water, wastewater,
and stormwater services. All other services are calculated based on a Township-wide
basis.
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4.11 Allocation by Type of Development
This step involves relating the costs involved to anticipated development for each period
under consideration and using allocations between residential and non-residential
development and between one type of development and another, to arrive at a schedule
of charges.
4.12 Mandatory Discount for Rental Housing Development
For all rental housing developments that are subject to D.C.s, where a by-law is passed
after November 28, 2022, the charge is discounted for the rental housing development
relative to the maximum charge that could be imposed under the by-law. The amount of
the discount is dependant on the number of bedrooms in each unit, as follows:
1. Residential units intended for use as a rented residential premises with three (3)
or more bedrooms - 25% discount.
2. Residential units intended for use as a rented residential premises with two (2)
bedrooms - 20% discount.
3. Residential units intended for use as a rented residential premises not referred to
1 or 2 above - 15% discount.
Note that these discounts are not part of the methodology required for calculating the
charge, but a rule that has to be included in the by-laws which informs implementation.
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Chapter 5
D.C. Eligible Cost Analysis by
Service
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5. D.C. Eligible Cost Analysis by Service
5.1 Introduction
This chapter outlines the basis for calculating eligible costs for the D.C.s to be applied
on a uniform basis for the defined service areas. In each case, the required calculation
process set out in subsection 5 (1) paragraphs 2 to 7 in the D.C.A., and described in
Chapter 4, was followed in determining D.C. eligible costs.
The service component is evaluated on two format sheets:
- The service standards that provide the average historical 15-year level of service
calculation (see Appendix B), which "caps" the D.C. amounts; and
- The infrastructure cost calculation, which determines the potential D.C.
recoverable cost.
The nature of the capital projects and timing identified in the Chapter reflect Council's
current intention. Over time, however, Township projects and Council priorities may
change; accordingly, Council's intentions may be altered, and different capital projects
(and timing) may be necessary to meet the need for services required by new growth.
5.2 Service Levels and 10-Year Capital Costs for Township-
wide D.C. Services Calculation
This section evaluates the development-related capital requirements for Township
services under a 10-year planning period.
5.2.1 Services Related to a Highway
The Township's inventory of roadways is measured in lane kilometers (lane km) and is
further classified as rural and urban collector roads, of which all are 2-lane roads. The
rural collector roads are further classified into gravel, surface treated, and asphalt and
the urban collector roads are all paved roads. In total, the Township owns
approximately 413.45 lane km of roads. In addition, the Township owns and maintains
operations facility space of 29,800 sq.ft. related to the services related to a highway
infrastructure assets, and 51 vehicles and equipment items to service the roads.
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The total inventory of assets over the past 15-years results in an invested level of
service of $5,336 per capita. When applied to the 10-year forecast population, a
maximum D.C. eligible cost of approximately $42.33 million is applicable.
Table 5-1 provides the 10-year capital program for Services Related to a Highway. The
capital projects include a total gross capital cost of approximately $142.65 million over
the 2024-2033 forecast period. The capital projects identified include road
reconstructions with upgrades and/or expansions, and road resurfacing with
conversions to different classifications to allow for additional traffic anticipated from
growth. The capital program also includes sidewalk works, expansion of public works
operations facilities, and additional vehicles. A deduction for the post-period benefit of
approximately $59.81 million was applied to reflect the benefit to future growth. A
further deduction is applied for the benefit to the existing development of approximately
$34.76 million (exclusive of existing reserve fund balances). Finally, approximately
$5.95 million in existing D.C. reserve fund proceeds have been deducted from the
forecast D.C. recoverable capital needs, reflecting funding already available to meet the
growth-related needs. As a result, a total D.C. recoverable cost of approximately
$42.13 million has been included in the charge. Approximately $29.49 million (70%) of
the D.C. recoverable costs are attributable to residential development, and $12.64
million (30%) is attributable to non-residential development. The attribution of D.C.
recoverable costs by development is based on the incremental population and
employment growth anticipated over the 10-year forecast period.
5.2.2 Fire Protection Services
The Township currently operates six (6) fire stations and one (1) sub station (storage
facility) located in Breslau, for a total building area of 36,209 sq.ft. The service currently
operates with 23 vehicles, including a combination of pumpers, tankers, aerials, and
other supporting vehicles and associated equipment. Further, additional specialized
equipment and gear of 694 additional assets are in place for provision of the service.
As such, the total inventory of assets of the past 15-years results in a level of service of
approximately $1,717 per capita. When applied to the forecast population to 2033, a
maximum D.C. eligible cost of approximately $13.62 million is applicable.
Table 5-2 provides the capital program for Fire Protection Services for the 10-year
forecast period. The total gross capital cost identified for all capital projects is
approximately $12.97 million. These capital costs, include the outstanding debenture
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payments for the Floradale Fire Station which is committed excess capacity for future
development. In addition, the 2023 year-end deficit in the Fire D.C. reserve fund of
$120,416 has been included as excess capacity committed through prior year capital
approvals. A deduction for the benefit to existing development of $4.01 million has
been applied. As a result, the total D.C. recoverable cost for Fire Protection Services is
$5.86 million, of which $4.1 (70%) was applied to the residential developments and the
remaining of $1.76 million (30%). The allocation of D.C. recoverable costs by
development type is based on the incremental growth anticipated in population and
employment over the 10-year forecast period.
5.2.3 Parks and Recreation Services
The Township provides a variety of parks and recreation-related assets to service the
community. Currently, it maintains approximately 567 acres of developed parkland
along with open space, 96 parkland amenities within the boundaries of the parks and
open space, such as ball diamonds, soccer pitches, playgrounds, tennis courts, dog
parks, washrooms, and fieldhouses, etc., and 36 vehicles related to Parks and
Recreation Services. Further, the Township provides 209,616 sq.ft. of indoor recreation
facility space for the provision of Parks and Recreation Services, including community
centres, a pool, an arena, etc. As such, the total inventory of assets related to Parks
and Recreation Services over the past 15-years results in an invested level of service of
$4,808 per capita. When applied to the 10-year forecast population, a maximum D.C.
eligible cost of approximately $38.14 million is applicable.
The Township is currently undertaking a recreation master plan which will help identify
the need for community park space, facilities, and amenities to address growth based
on population and employment growth and development. Table 5-3 provides the
associated 10-year capital program for Parks and Recreation Services. The capital
program included a total gross capital cost of approximately $41.33 million over the
2024-2033 forecast period. A post-period benefit deduction of approximately $23.15
million related to the Breslau Community Complex, and approximately $1 million related
to other projects, was applied to recognize the benefit to the population beyond 2033. A
deduction of approximately $356,200 was made to reflect the existing D.C. reserve
funds, along with $5.4 million recognized to be funded from grants, subsidies, and other
contributions. As a result, approximately $11.44 million has been included in the
calculation of the charge. As the predominant users of Parks and Recreation Services
tend to be residents of the Township, the forecast D.C. recoverable costs have been
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allocated 95% to future residential development and 5% to future non-residential
development. Therefore, approximately $10.87 million, and $0.57 million has been
allocated to residential and non-residential developments, respectively.
5.2.4 Library Services
While the Region of Waterloo is responsible for the provision of library collection items,
the Township provides space for library services. The Township owns three (3) library
facilities which provides library services to the community. All facilities provide a total of
6,170 sq.ft. of space. Based on the level of investment, the average level of service
provided has been $122 per capita. In total, the maximum D.C. eligible amount for
library services over the 10-year forecast period is approximately $968,000.
Table 5-4 provides the capital program for Library Services for the 10-year forecast
period. The Township anticipates one (1) capital project to be undertaken between
2024 to 2033, to provide a new branch library in Breslau. Therefore, the total gross
capital cost identified for the project is $2.52 million. A deduction related to growth
anticipated beyond 2033 of approximately $1.44 million has been made. A further
deduction of approximately $131,200 was made to reflect the existing D.C. reserve
funds available to address these needs, in part. As a result, the total D.C. recoverable
cost included in the calculation of the charge is approximately $953,800. Similar to
Parks and Recreation Services, the forecast D.C. recoverable costs have been
allocated 95% to residential development and 5% to non-residential development.
Therefore, approximately $906,100, and $47,700 have been allocated to future
residential and non-residential development types, respectively.
5.2.5 Provincial Offences Act including By-law Enforcement
The Township currently owns and maintains facility space of 283 sq.ft. for P.O.A.
including By-law Enforcement. Additionally, there are seven (7) vehicles and
equipment, including by-law enforcement officers gear, other equipment, and a cargo
van. As such, the total inventory of assets over the past 15-years results in an invested
level of service of approximately $6 per capita. When applied to the 10-year forecast
population, a maximum D.C. eligible cost of approximately $46,400 is applicable.
Table 5-5 outlines the capital program related to the Provincial Offences Act including
by-law enforcement. The capital cost for all projects identified to be undertaken during
the 10-year forecast period totals $96,600. A post-period benefit deduction of $47,300
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has been applied, along with a deduction of $2,000 to recognize the amount in excess
of the historical level of service ceiling. The benefit to existing development has also
been identified at $900. Therefore, the total D.C. recoverable cost equates to $46,400.
Approximately $32,500 (70%) and $13,900 (30%) has been attributed to residential and
non-residential development, respectively, based on the 10-year forecasted growth
increase anticipated in population and employment. It is noted that this service is being
introduced for the first time in the Township's D.C. by-law.
5.2.6 Emergency Preparedness
The Township has identified equipment that is utilized to provide services for
Emergency Preparedness to the community. Currently, over the past 15 years, four (4)
to five (5) assets have been in place, including sirens and emergency generators, to
warn the community and aid in the event of an emergency. As a result, these assets
over the past 15-years provide an invested level of service of $10 per capita. When
applied to the 10-year forecast population, a maximum D.C. eligible cost of
approximately $80,000 is applicable.
Table 5-6 outlines the capital program related to Emergency Preparedness Services
with two (2) additional sirens being identified as needs for the forecast period. The total
capital cost is estimated at $140,000. A deduction for the benefit to the existing
development has been made of $70,000. This results in a net D.C. recoverable cost of
$70,000 over the 10-year forecast period. Approximately $49,000 (70%) and $21,000
(30%) has been attributed to residential development and non-residential development.
Respectively, based on the incremental increase in population and employment
anticipated over the 10-year forecast.
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Table 5-1
Township of Woolwich
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
For Services Related to a Highway
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Prj.
No.
Residential
Share
Non-Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
70%
30%
Road Reconstruction with Updgards
and/or Extensions
1
Old Scout Place - St. Jacobs
2024
150,000
-
-
150,000
30,000
-
120,000
84,000
36,000
2
Barnswallow Drive - Elmira (Church Street
West to First Street West)
2025
4,500,000
1,462,500
-
3,037,500
1,575,000
-
1,462,500
1,023,750
438,750
3
Barnswallow Drive Extension/Lunor Drive
(incld. land) - Elmira (Church Street West to
~300m North of Church Street West)
2027-2033
422,000
261,600
-
160,400
-
-
160,400
112,280
48,120
4
Martin's Lane - Elmira (Arthur Street North
to End)
2025-2031
247,000
61,800
-
185,200
123,500
-
61,700
43,190
18,510
5
Whippoorwill Drive - Elmira (Barnswallow
Drive to Arthur Street South)
2027-2033
3,467,000
563,400
-
2,903,600
1,213,500
-
1,690,100
1,183,070
507,030
6
Capital Bridge Expenditures
2024-2033
11,800,000
-
-
11,800,000
10,620,000
-
1,180,000
826,000
354,000
7
Dolman St. Extension (26-30m ROW,
including land) - Breslau (Woolwich St. S.
to 140m east of Woolwich St. S.)
2025-2033
3,000,000
1,860,000
-
1,140,000
-
-
1,140,000
798,000
342,000
8
Greenhouse Rd. (26m ROW) - Breslau
(Victoria St. to Kramp Rd.)
2027-2033
3,000,000
1,674,000
-
1,326,000
300,000
-
1,026,000
718,200
307,800
9
Greenhouse Rd. (26m ROW) - Breslau
(Kramp Rd. to Railway Crossing)
2025-2033
1,600,000
992,000
-
608,000
-
-
608,000
425,600
182,400
10
Kramp Rd. - Breslau (Greenhouse Rd. to
Road M (Wombolt Avenue))
2027-2033
1,691,000
943,600
-
747,400
169,100
-
578,300
404,810
173,490
11
Ottawa St. Extension (35m ROW) - Breslau
(Shallow Creek to Andover Dr.)
2025-2027
1,578,000
978,400
-
599,600
-
-
599,600
419,720
179,880
12
Ottawa St. Extension (35m ROW) - Breslau
(Woolwich St. S. to Fountain St.)
2025-2026
3,916,000
2,427,900
-
1,488,100
-
-
1,488,100
1,041,670
446,430
13
Woolwich St. N. - Breslau (Fountain St. to
Terminus)
2030-2033
657,000
244,400
-
412,600
262,800
-
149,800
104,860
44,940
14
Woolwich St. S. - Breslau (Ottawa St
Extension to 204 Woolwich St S)
2028-2030
400,000
-
-
400,000
-
-
400,000
280,000
120,000
15
Breslau Connector Road Construction
2030-2033
30,000,000
18,600,000
-
11,400,000
-
-
11,400,000
7,980,000
3,420,000
Road Resurfacing/Conversions
-
16
Hunsburger Road - Conestogo
2027-2033
797,000
-
-
797,000
637,600
-
159,400
111,580
47,820
17
South Field Drive - Elmira
2025-2033
666,800
-
-
666,800
533,400
-
133,400
93,380
40,020
18
Farmers Market Road - St. Jacobs
2025-2031
707,000
-
-
707,000
565,600
-
141,400
98,980
42,420
19
Benjamin Road - Urban - St. Jacobs
2025-2031
365,000
-
-
365,000
292,000
-
73,000
51,100
21,900
20
First Street West - Elmira
2025-2031
203,000
-
-
203,000
162,400
-
40,600
28,420
12,180
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
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Table 5-1 (continued)
Township of Woolwich
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
For Services Related to a Highway
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Prj.
No.
Residential
Share
Non-Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
70%
30%
21
Kramp Road - Breslau
2027-2033
922,000
68,600
-
853,400
811,400
-
42,000
29,400
12,600
22
Road Updgrades (gravel to surface treated)
2024-2031
4,243,000
-
-
4,243,000
3,394,400
-
848,600
594,020
254,580
23
King St - St. Jacobs
2025-2031
747,041
-
-
747,041
74,700
-
672,341
470,639
201,702
24
Reid Woods Dr
2025-2031
4,202,697
-
-
4,202,697
420,300
-
3,782,397
2,647,678
1,134,719
25
Scotch Line
2025-2031
2,543,738
1,419,400
-
1,124,338
254,400
-
869,938
608,957
260,981
26
Spitzig Rd - Breslau
2025-2031
2,543,738
315,400
-
2,228,338
2,035,000
-
193,338
135,337
58,001
27
Tillman Rd
2025-2031
3,870,906
2,160,000
-
1,710,906
387,100
-
1,323,806
926,664
397,142
28
Three Bridges Rd
2025-2031
3,760,308
-
-
3,760,308
3,008,200
-
752,108
526,476
225,632
29
Hopewell Creek Rd - Breslau
(Surface Treatment to Asphalt)
2025-2031
6,525,241
3,641,100
-
2,884,141
652,500
-
2,231,641
1,562,148
669,492
30
Spitzig Rd - Breslau
(Surface Treated to Asphalt)
2025-2031
1,327,168
740,600
-
586,568
132,700
-
453,868
317,707
136,160
Sidewalks
-
31
Joseph Street - Breslau
2025-2031
70,300
-
-
70,300
21,100
-
49,200
34,440
14,760
32
Maryhill Road - Maryhill
2025-2031
105,000
-
-
105,000
42,000
-
63,000
44,100
18,900
33
Ruggles Road - Floradale
2027-2033
29,900
-
-
29,900
22,400
-
7,500
5,250
2,250
34
Sidewalk - Repairs/Expansion
2025-2033
1,200,000
-
-
1,200,000
886,900
-
313,100
219,170
93,930
Depots and Domes
-
35
Consolidated Public Works Facility St.
Jacobs (Breslau)
2024-2051
40,600,000
21,400,000
-
19,200,000
6,090,000
-
13,110,000
9,177,000
3,933,000
36
Public Works Building Lease
2023-2033
66,700
-
-
66,700
-
-
66,700
46,690
20,010
Roads and Related Vehicles
-
37
Miscellaneous Equipment
2025-2031
175,700
-
-
175,700
-
-
175,700
122,990
52,710
38
Pickup Truck
2025-2031
58,200
-
-
58,200
-
-
58,200
40,740
17,460
39
Tandem Truck / Snowplow
2028-2033
400,000
-
-
400,000
-
-
400,000
280,000
120,000
40
1 Tonne Dump Truck
2025-2031
91,500
-
-
91,500
45,800
-
45,700
31,990
13,710
Adjustments:
-
41
Reserve Adjustment
-
-
-
-
5,945,396
-
(5,945,396)
(4,161,777)
(1,783,619)
Total
142,649,936
59,814,700
-
82,835,236
40,709,196
-
42,126,040
29,488,228
12,637,812
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing
(year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table 5-2
Township of Woolwich
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
For Fire Protection Services
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Prj.
No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
70%
30%
Fire Stations
1
Elmira Fire Station - Replace and
Expand (7,500 sq.ft.)
2025-2026
3,030,000
-
-
3,030,000
2,098,800
-
931,200
651,840
279,360
2
Bresleau Fire Station Expansion
(2,000 sq.ft.)
2029-2033
1,000,000
617,300
-
382,700
-
-
382,700
267,890
114,810
Fire Vehicles
3
Breslau Pumper
2024-2026
1,700,000
-
-
1,700,000
-
-
1,700,000
1,190,000
510,000
4
Breslau Platform
2025-2028
2,500,000
-
-
2,500,000
1,900,000
-
600,000
420,000
180,000
5
Breslau Pumper
2029-2033
1,700,000
1,049,500
-
650,500
-
-
650,500
455,350
195,150
6
Elimra Pumper
2029-2033
2,500,000
1,543,300
-
956,700
-
-
956,700
669,690
287,010
7
Fire Prevention Pickup Trucks (2)
2025-2030
180,000
-
-
180,000
-
-
180,000
126,000
54,000
8
Fire Training Vehicle
2025-2027
90,000
-
-
90,000
-
-
90,000
63,000
27,000
Fire Equipment and Gear
9
Breslau Firefigter Gear (10)
2029-2033
100,000
-
-
100,000
-
-
100,000
70,000
30,000
10
Elmira Firefigter Gear (5)
2029-2033
50,000
-
-
50,000
-
-
50,000
35,000
15,000
11
Fire Prevention & Training
Equipment & Gear (3)
2025-2030
30,000
-
-
30,000
15,000
-
15,000
10,500
4,500
Outstanding Debt
12
Floradale Fire Station - Growth-
related Principal
2024-2034
72,368
-
-
72,368
-
-
72,368
50,658
21,711
13
Floradale Fire Station - Growth-
related Interest (Discounted)
2024-2034
14,056
-
-
14,056
-
-
14,056
9,839
4,217
Adjustments
14
Reserve Fund Adjustment
120,416
-
-
120,416
-
-
120,416
84,291
36,125
Total
13,086,840
3,210,100
-
9,876,740
4,013,800
-
5,862,940
4,104,058
1,758,882
Increased Service Needs
Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Gross
Capital Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to
New Development
Total
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table 5-3
Township of Woolwich
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
For Parks and Recreation Services
Prj.
No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
95%
5%
Parkland Development
1
Lunor Neighbourhood Park
2034
335,000
335,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
Sports Field Lighting
2030
363,000
224,100
-
138,900
-
-
138,900
131,955
6,945
3
Maryhill Park (Sunset Park)
2025
110,000
-
-
110,000
-
-
110,000
104,500
5,500
4
Additional Trail Development
2024-2033
181,300
-
-
181,300
-
-
181,300
172,235
9,065
5
Additional Multi-use Pads
2024-2033
400,000
-
-
400,000
-
-
400,000
380,000
20,000
6
Additional Playgrounds
2024-2033
500,000
-
-
500,000
-
-
500,000
475,000
25,000
7
Splash Pad - Breslau
2024
350,000
-
-
350,000
-
350,000
-
-
-
8
Additional Park Washrooms - Breslau
2025-2033
350,000
216,100
-
133,900
-
-
133,900
127,205
6,695
9
St Jacobs Valleyview Subdivision Park
(P2)
2024
100,000
-
-
100,000
-
50,000
50,000
47,500
2,500
Vehicles
10
Truck and Tractors
2027-2033
350,000
216,100
-
133,900
-
-
133,900
127,205
6,695
Facilities
11
Bresleau Community Complex (incl. Ice
Rink / Aquatics) (Township's Share)
2027-2031
37,500,000
23,150,000
-
14,350,000
-
5,000,000
9,350,000
8,882,500
467,500
12
Parks Storage Building (Elmira)
2026
250,000
-
-
250,000
-
-
250,000
237,500
12,500
Outstanding Debt
13
Woolwich Memorial Centre Debenture -
Growth-Related Share (principal)
2024-2034
456,537
-
-
456,537
-
-
456,537
433,710
22,827
14
Woolwich Memorial Centre Debenture -
Growth-Related Share (Discounted
interest)
2024-2034
88,673
-
-
88,673
-
-
88,673
84,240
4,434
Adjustments:
15
Reserve Fund Adjustment
-
-
-
-
356,238
-
(356,238)
(338,427)
(17,812)
Total
41,334,510
24,141,300
-
17,193,210
356,238
5,400,000
11,436,971
10,865,123
571,849
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants,
Subsidies and
Other
Contributions
Attributable
to New
Development
Total
Gross
Capital Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing
(year)
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table 5-4
Township of Woolwich
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
For Library Services
Prj.
No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
95%
5%
1
Breslau Library (5,000 sq.ft.)
2030
2,523,000
1,438,000
-
1,085,000
-
-
1,085,000
1,030,750
54,250
2
Reserve Fund Adjustment
-
-
-
-
131,189
-
(131,189)
(124,630)
(6,559)
Total
2,523,000
1,438,000
-
1,085,000
131,189
-
953,811
906,120
47,691
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to
New
Development
Gross
Capital Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Total
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Increased Service Needs
Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table 5-5
Township of Woolwich
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
For Provincial Offences Act Including By-law Enforcement
Prj.
No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
70%
30%
1
By-law Vehicle
2024-2025
45,000
-
2,000
43,000
-
-
43,000
30,100
12,900
2
By-law Vehicle
2033
45,000
45,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
Additional Body Cameras (2)
2024
1,000
500
-
500
-
-
500
350
150
4
Second Noise Meter
2025
1,000
-
-
1,000
-
-
1,000
700
300
5
Lumen (Light) Meter
2025
1,000
-
-
1,000
900
-
100
70
30
6
Additional Furniture (2)
2024-2033
3,600
1,800
-
1,800
-
-
1,800
1,260
540
Total
96,600
47,300
2,000
47,300
900
-
46,400
32,480
13,920
Gross
Capital
Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Increased Service Needs
Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
Post
Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to
New
Development
Total
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table 5-6
Township of Woolwich
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
For Emergency Preparedness
Prj.
No.
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
70%
30%
1
Breslau Siren
2024
70,000
-
-
70,000
35,000
-
35,000
24,500
10,500
2
St Jacobs (Valleyview) Siren
2024
70,000
-
-
70,000
35,000
-
35,000
24,500
10,500
Total
140,000
-
-
140,000
70,000
-
70,000
49,000
21,000
Gross
Capital
Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Post
Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Less:
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Increased Service Needs
Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing
(year)
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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5.3 Service Levels and Urban-10 Year Capital Costs for
Township-wide D.C. Services Calculation
5.3.1 Water Services
The Township has engaged external engineers (GM BluePlan) to undertake a servicing
strategy that will assist in confirming all the needs to service the anticipated growth in
the various urban service areas of the Township. The servicing strategy is ongoing, as
such, GM BluePlan has provided capital cost estimates for the D.C. capital program to
upgrade and expand water servicing to service the anticipated growth over the 10-year
forecast period. A total gross cost of approximately $32.37 million identified for water
services. In addition, the 2023 year-end deficit in the water D.C. reserve fund of
$ 972,900, approximately, has been included for the committed capacity of growth-
works undertaken through prior capital approvals.
A reduction to the gross capital costs has been made to reflect the benefit to the
existing community of approximately $6.03 million. Additionally, approximately $12.69
million has been deducted related to local services (i.e., direct developer responsibility),
and approximately $2.68 million has been deducted related to the portion of costs that
will benefit growth in the post 10-year forecast period. The resultant net growth-related
amount that has been included in the D.C. calculation is approximately $11.95 million.
The growth-related costs have been allocated between residential and non-residential
development based the anticipated incremental population and employment in the
urban serviced areas. These allocations result in approximately $8.36 million (70%)
being attributed to residential and $3.59 million (30%) attributable to non-residential,
respectively. Table 5-7 provides the details of the water program.
5.3.2 Wastewater Services
The Township has engaged Associated Engineering, who is currently undertaking an
Environmental Assessment for the entire Breslau area for wastewater servicing.
Further, the servicing capacity needs have been provided based on the work currently
underway by GM BluePlan for wastewater services. Based on the draft information, a
capital program (provided in Table 5-8) with gross capital costs of approximately $86.95
million has been included for wastewater services. In addition to these capital costs, the
deficit in the wastewater D.C. reserve fund of approximately $1.28 million, has been
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included related to growth-works undertaken and committed through prior capital
approvals.
Reductions have been made to the gross costs, in relation to costs that will benefit
existing development of approximately $13.76 million and works anticipated to benefit
growth in the post 10-year forecast period of approximately $18.43 million. Additionally,
a total of $36.28 million has been deducted related to the portion of projects required as
a local service (i.e., developer responsibility). The resultant net growth-related costs
included in the D.C. calculation is $19.76 million. These growth-related costs have
been allocated between future residential and non-residential development based on
the incremental increase in population and employment anticipated over the 10-year
forecast in the urban serviced areas. Therefore, approximately $13.84 million (70%)
has been attributable to residential and $5.93 million (30%) has been attributable to
non-residential.
5.3.3 Stormwater Services
The Township has included works related to Weigel and South drainage improvements
in the D.C. calculation. The related capital program is shown in Table 5-9. The
anticipated gross capital cost of both projects totals $3 million. A deduction of $2.25
million has been allocated to the portion of works that benefit the existing community.
The resultant total D.C. recoverable cost included in the D.C. is $750,000, of which
$525,000 (70%) is allocated to future residential development and $225,000 (30%) is
allocated to future non-residential development. The allocations for residential and non-
residential development are based on the incremental increase in population and
employment anticipated over the 10-year forecast in the urban serviced areas.
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Table 5-7
Township of Woolwich
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
For Water Services
Upgrade
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
70%
30%
1
George Street / High Street Easement -
Elmira (Church Street East to End of High
Street)
Replacing and Upgrading from
150mm to 300mm for Growth
2024
2,100,000
-
-
2,100,000
1,050,000
-
1,050,000
735,000
315,000
2
Barnswallow Drive Extension/Lunor Drive -
Elmira
Exention of Servicing for Growth
2025-2031
466,000
-
-
466,000
-
-
466,000
326,200
139,800
3
Duke Street - Elmira (Erb Street to Church
Street East)
Replacing and Upgrading from
150mm to 300mm for Growth
2025
586,000
-
-
586,000
293,000
-
293,000
205,100
87,900
4
System Capacity Improvements
Improvements to support Growth
2025-2033
832,000
-
-
832,000
416,000
-
416,000
291,200
124,800
5
Greenhouse Rd. (26m ROW) (Victoria St.to
Kramp Rd.)
New Servicing required for
Growth
2027-2031
991,000
-
-
991,000
99,100
-
891,900
624,330
267,570
6
Kramp Rd. (Greenhouse Rd. to Road M)
2025-2031
836,000
-
-
836,000
83,600
-
752,400
526,680
225,720
Breslau:
7
W-M-BRE-001 New WM along Fountain St.
N from Airport Rd to Kossuth Rd
New Servicing Required to
Support New Growth Areas
2024-2033
2,905,000
-
-
2,905,000
-
1,452,500
1,452,500
1,016,750
435,750
8
W-M-BRE-004 Upgrade and extension of
WM along Menno St. from Fountain St. N to
existing east Menno St. dead end
Upgrade & extension
2024-2033
1,518,000
-
-
1,518,000
-
1,138,500
379,500
265,650
113,850
9
W-M-BRE-026 New WM from Fountain St N
to Londsdale Rd
New Servicing Required to
Support New Growth Areas
2024-2033
4,508,000
-
-
4,508,000
-
3,381,000
1,127,000
788,900
338,100
10
W-M-BRE-025 New Future Breslau EA
Connector from Fountain St./ N to
Greenhouse Rd
New Servicing Required to
Support New Growth Areas
2034-2051
4,900,000
2,450,000
-
2,450,000
-
2,450,000
-
-
-
11
W-M-BRE-031 New WM along Londsdale
Rd to Menno St
New Servicing Required to
Support New Growth Areas
2024-2033
2,961,000
-
-
2,961,000
-
1,480,500
1,480,500
1,036,350
444,150
ELMIRA:
12
W-M-ELM-001 Upgrade WM along Arthur
St. N from Riverside Dr. W to end of
existing Arthur ST. N
Upgrade to Support Growth
Needs
2027-2028
1,436,000
-
-
1,436,000
359,000
-
1,077,000
753,900
323,100
13
W-M-ELM-002 Upgrade WM along Martins
Lane to High St.
Upgrade to Support Growth
Needs
2027-2033
992,600
-
-
992,600
496,300
496,300
-
-
-
14
W-M-ELM-009 New WM along Church St.
W to service west greenfield growth
development
New Servicing Required to
Support New Growth Areas
2024-2033
1,617,000
-
-
1,617,000
404,300
-
1,212,700
848,890
363,810
15
W-M-ELM-020 Upgrade WM along First St.
East from Duke St. to Union St
Upgrade Triggered by Growth and
Supports Existing Users
2034-2051
909,500
-
-
909,500
454,700
454,800
-
-
-
16
W-M-ELM-026 Upgrade WM on Howard Ave
from Howard Tank Connection to Industrial
Dr.
Upgrade to Support Growth
Needs
2034-2051
450,200
225,100
-
225,100
225,100
-
-
-
-
ST. JACOBS:
-
17
W-M-STJ-001 Upgrade WM along King St N
from St. Jacobs Reservior connection to
North King St. N
Addresses Existing Needs and
Supports Growth Needs
2034-2051
2,442,000
-
-
2,442,000
610,500
1,831,500
-
-
-
Total
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Less:
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Prj.
No.
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing (year)
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Table 5-7 (continued)
Township of Woolwich
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
For Water Services
Upgrade
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
70%
30%
18
W-M-STJ-004 Upgrade WM along Eby St.
from Northside Dr. to Eby St. dead end
Addresses Existing Needs and
Supports Growth Needs
2024-2033
981,200
-
-
981,200
785,000
-
196,200
137,340
58,860
19
W-M-STJ-006 New WM connection to
Parkside Dr. from Northside Dr.
Addresses Existing Needs and
Supports Growth Needs
2024-2033
935,900
-
-
935,900
748,700
-
187,200
131,040
56,160
Adjustments:
20
Reserve Fund Adjustment
972,908
-
-
972,908
-
-
972,908
681,036
291,872
Total
33,340,308
2,675,100
-
30,665,208
6,025,300
12,685,100
11,954,808
8,368,366
3,586,442
Prj.
No.
Increased Service Needs Attributable to
Anticipated Development
Timing (year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Less:
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table 5-8
Township of Woolwich
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
For Wastewater Services
Project Scope
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
70%
30%
1
System Capacity - I&I
Upgrades to Address inflow and infiltration, to
support additional growth
2025-2033
1,331,000
-
-
1,331,000
665,500
-
665,500
465,850
199,650
2
Barnswallow Drive Extension/Lunor Drive
- Elmira
New Saitary Main
2024-2031
466,000
-
-
466,000
-
-
466,000
326,200
139,800
3
Arthur Street North - Elmira
Upgrade exisitng pipe to pump station, including
forcemain upsize
2027-2028
300,000
-
-
300,000
150,000
-
150,000
105,000
45,000
4
Martin's Lane - Elmira (Arthur Street to
End)
Upgrade exisitng pipe to double the size
2025-2031
300,000
-
-
300,000
150,000
-
150,000
105,000
45,000
5
Flow Monitoring
2025-2033
301,000
-
-
301,000
-
-
301,000
210,700
90,300
6
Breslau Wet Well Upgrades
Upgrade to Address Existing Needs and Supports
Growth Needs
2025-2033
5,000,000
3,100,000
-
1,900,000
-
-
1,900,000
1,330,000
570,000
7
One ton Cab and Chassis with Crane
Mount and Utility Box
New Incremental Additional Vehicle
2025-2031
250,000
-
-
250,000
-
-
250,000
175,000
75,000
Breslau:
8
Breslau Sewer Conveyance
Provision for expansion to service Growth Needs
2025-2051
25,000,000
3,875,000
-
21,125,000
-
18,750,000
2,375,000
1,662,500
712,500
9
Breslau Pump/Lift Station
Provision for expansion to service Growth Needs
2025-2051
18,000,000
2,790,000
-
15,210,000
-
13,500,000
1,710,000
1,197,000
513,000
St Jacobs:
10
SAN-STJ-001 Sanitary Upgrade along St
Jacobs West Rail Line
Upgrade to Address Existing Needs and Supports
Growth Needs
2034-2051
3,031,000
1,515,500
-
1,515,500
1,515,500
-
-
-
-
11
SAN-STJ-002 Sanitary upgrade along
Queensway Dr between Highcrest Lane
W and Princess St W
Upgrade to Address Existing Needs and Supports
Growth Needs
2034-2051
287,000
143,500
-
143,500
143,500
-
-
-
-
12
SAN-STJ-003 Sanitary Upgrade along
Princess St W between Queensway Dr
and King St N
Upgrade to Address Existing Needs and Supports
Growth Needs
2034-2051
338,000
169,000
-
169,000
169,000
-
-
-
-
13
SAN-STJ-004 Sanitary Upgrade along
Hachborne St between King St N and
Young St
Upgrade Triggered by Growth and Supports Existing
Users
2034-2051
204,000
153,000
-
51,000
51,000
-
-
-
-
14
SAN-STJ-005 Sanitary Upgrade along
Young St between Hachborne St E and
Cedar St E
Upgrade Triggered by Growth and Supports Existing
Users
2034-2051
209,000
156,700
-
52,300
52,300
-
-
-
-
15
SAN-STJ-006 Sanitary Upgrade along
Hachborn St E between Young St and
Water St
Upgrade to Address Existing Needs and Supports
Growth Needs
2034-2051
241,000
120,500
-
120,500
120,500
-
-
-
-
16
SAN-STJ-007 Sanitary Upgrade along
Water St between Hachborn St E and
Princess St E
Upgrade to Address Existing Needs and Supports
Growth Needs
2034-2051
241,000
120,500
-
120,500
120,500
-
-
-
-
17
SAN-STJ-010 New connection from 3017
Regional Road 17
New to Support New Growth Areas
2034-2051
53,000
26,500
-
26,500
-
26,500
-
-
-
Elmira:
18
SAN-ELM-002 Sanitary upgrade along
Kingfisher Dr. between Crane Dr. and
Grosbeak Rd
Upgrade Triggered by Growth and Supports Existing
Users
2034-2051
2,180,000
1,635,000
-
545,000
545,000
-
-
-
-
Prj.
No.
Increased Service Needs Attributable
to Anticipated Development
Timing (year)
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Gross
Capital Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Less:
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table 5-8 (continued)
Township of Woolwich
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
For Wastewater Services
Project Scope
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
70%
30%
19
SAN-ELM-003 Sanitary upgrade along
Erb St. East End
Upgrade to Address Existing Needs and Supports
Growth Needs
2034-2051
352,000
176,000
-
176,000
176,000
-
-
-
-
20
SAN-ELM-004 Sanitary upgrades along
East Elmira from Union St.
Upgrade Triggered by Growth and Supports Existing
Users
2034-2051
603,000
452,200
-
150,800
150,800
-
-
-
-
21
SAN-ELM-005 New sewer on Church St. Upgrade Triggered by Growth and Supports Existing
Users
2024-2033
1,270,000
-
-
1,270,000
317,500
-
952,500
666,750
285,750
22
SAN-ELM-010 Downtown trunk upgrade
and I&I
Upgrade to Address Existing Needs and Supports
Growth Needs
2024-2033
922,000
-
-
922,000
461,000
-
461,000
322,700
138,300
23
SAN-ELM-011 New sewer on Arthur St.
N
Upgrade Triggered by Growth and Supports Existing
Users
2024-2033
266,000
-
-
266,000
66,500
-
199,500
139,650
59,850
24
SAN-ELM-012 New trunk along Oriole
Parkway W and E
Upgrade to Address Existing Needs and Supports
Growth Needs
2024-2033
12,696,000
-
-
12,696,000
6,348,000
-
6,348,000
4,443,600
1,904,400
25
SAN-ELM-013 Upgrade west of rail
between Oriole Parkwy E. and First St.
Upgrade to Address Existing Needs and Supports
Growth Needs
2024-2033
5,105,000
-
-
5,105,000
2,552,500
-
2,552,500
1,786,750
765,750
Stockyards:
26
Pump Station & Forcemain from Weber
St. south of Farmers Market Rd. to SPS New to Support New Growth Areas
2034-2051
8,000,000
4,000,000
-
4,000,000
-
4,000,000
-
-
-
Adjustments:
27
Reserve Fund Adjustment
1,283,336
-
-
1,283,336
-
1,283,336
898,335
385,001
Total
88,229,336
18,433,400
-
69,795,936
13,755,100
36,276,500
19,764,336
13,835,035
5,929,301
Prj.
No.
Increased Service Needs Attributable
to Anticipated Development
Timing (year)
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Gross
Capital Cost
Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Less:
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table 5-9
Township of Woolwich
Infrastructure Costs Included in the Development Charge Calculation
For Stormwater Services
Residential
Share
Non-
Residential
Share
2024 to 2033
70%
30%
1
Weigel Drain Improvements
2024-2033
2,000,000
-
-
2,000,000
1,500,000
-
500,000
350,000
150,000
2
South Drain Improvements
2025-2033
1,000,000
-
-
1,000,000
750,000
-
250,000
175,000
75,000
Total
3,000,000
-
-
3,000,000
2,250,000
-
750,000
525,000
225,000
Prj.
No.
Increased Service Needs
Attributable to Anticipated
Development
Timing (year)
Gross Capital
Cost Estimate
(2024$)
Post Period
Benefit
Other
Deductions
Net Capital
Cost
Less:
Benefit to
Existing
Development
Grants, Subsidies
and Other
Contributions
Attributable to New
Development
Total
Potential D.C. Recoverable Cost
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Chapter 6
D.C. Calculation
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6. D.C. Calculation
Table 6-1 calculates the proposed D.C. for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater
Services of the urban serviced areas over the 10-year forecast period. Tables 6-2
calculates the proposed uniform D.C.s to be imposed for each service (Services
Related to a Highway, Fire Protection, Parks & Recreation, Library, P.O.A. Including By-
law Enforcement, and Emergency Preparedness Services) on development within the
Township over the 10-year forecast period (2024-2033).
The calculation for residential development is generated on a per capita basis and is
based upon five (5) forms of housing types (singles and semi-detached dwellings,
multiple dwellings, bachelor and 1-bedroom apartments, 2+ bedrooms apartments, and
special care/special dwelling units). The non-residential D.C. has been calculated on a
uniform per sq.ft. of G.F.A. basis for all types of non-residential development (industrial,
commercial, institutional, and primary).
The D.C. eligible costs for each service component were determined in Chapter 5 for all
Township-wide services, based on their associated proposed capital programs.
For the residential calculations, the total cost is divided by the "gross" (new resident)
population to determine the per capita amount. The residential D.C. recoverable capital
cost calculations set out in Chapter 5 are based on the net anticipated population
increase (the forecast new unit population less the anticipated decline in existing units).
The cost per capita is then multiplied by the average occupancy of the new units
(Appendix A, Schedule 5) to calculate the charges in Tables 6-1 and 6-2.
Table 6-3 provides the schedule of charges that is applicable for all services by type of
development, and Table 6-4 summarizes the gross capital expenditures and sources of
revenue for works to be undertaken during the 10-year life of the by-laws.
It is noted that for the Breslau Sanitary Servicing Area, the City of Kitchener's
wastewater development charges are imposed on growth, in addition to the Township's
wastewater D.C. The City's current rate in effect is has been provided on Table 6-3 and
is subject to the City of Kitchener's D.C. by-law.
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Table 6-1
Township of Woolwich
Urban Services D.C. Calculation
2024-2033
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
SERVICE/CLASS
Residential
Non-Residential
S.D.U.
per sq.ft.
$
$
$
$
1.
Water Services
1.1
Distribution Systems
8,368,366
3,586,442
3,355
1.29
2.
Wastewater Services
2.1
Collection Systems
13,835,035
5,929,301
5,547
2.14
3.
Stormwater Services
3.1
Drainage Improvements
525,000
225,000
210
0.08
TOTAL
$22,728,401
$9,740,743
$9,112
$3.51
D.C.-Eligible Capital Cost
$22,728,401
$9,740,743
10-year Urban Gross Population/GFA Growth (sq.ft.)
8,521
2,772,100
Cost Per Capita/Non-Residential GFA (sq.ft.)
$2,667
$3.51
By Residential Unit Type
P.P.U.
Single and Semi-Detached Dwelling
3.416
$9,112
Multiple Dwellings
2.579
$6,879
Apartments - 2 Bedrooms +
2.184
$5,825
Apartments - Bachelor and 1 Bedroom
1.415
$3,774
Special Care/Special Dwelling Units
1.100
$2,934
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Table 6-2
Township of Woolwich
Township-wide Services D.C. Calculation
2024-2033
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
2024$ D.C.-Eligible Cost
SERVICE/CLASS
Residential
Non-Residential
S.D.U.
per sq.ft.
$
$
$
$
4.
Services Related to a Highway
4.1
29,488,228
12,637,812
11,615
4.35
5.
Fire Protection Services
5.1
Fire facilities, vehicles & equipment
4,104,058
1,758,882
1,617
0.61
6.
Parks and Recreation Services
6.1
10,865,123
571,849
4,280
0.20
7.
Library Services
7.1
Library facilities and vehicles
906,120
47,691
357
0.02
8.
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
8.1
Facilities, vehicles and equipment
32,480
13,920
13
-
9.
Emergency Preparedness
9.1
Facilities, vehicles and equipment
49,000
21,000
19
0.01
TOTAL
$45,445,009
$15,051,153
$17,901
$5.19
D.C.-Eligible Capital Cost
$45,445,009
$15,051,153
10-Year Gross Population/GFA Growth (sq.ft.)
8,672
2,898,100
Cost Per Capita/Non-Residential GFA (sq.ft.)
$5,240
$5.19
By Residential Unit Type
P.P.U.
Single and Semi-Detached Dwelling
3.416
$17,901
Multiple Dwellings
2.579
$13,515
Apartments - 2 Bedrooms +
2.184
$11,445
Apartments - Bachelor and 1 Bedroom
1.415
$7,415
Special Care/Special Dwelling Units
1.100
$5,764
Park development, amenities, trails, recreation facilities,
vehicles & equipment
Roads and related infrastructure, facilities, vehicles &
equipment
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Table 6-3
Township of Woolwich
Calculated Schedule of Development Charges
by Service
NON-RESIDENTIAL
Single and Semi-
Detached Dwelling
Multiple
Dwellings
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and 1
Bedroom
Special
Care/Special
Dwelling Units
(per sq.ft. of Gross
Floor Area)
Township-Wide Services:
Services Related to a Highway
11,615
8,769
7,426
4,811
3,740
4.35
Fire Protection Services
1,617
1,221
1,034
670
521
0.61
Parks and Recreation Services
4,280
3,231
2,736
1,773
1,378
0.20
Library Services
357
270
228
148
115
0.02
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
13
10
8
5
4
0.00
Emergency Preparedness
19
14
12
8
6
0.01
Total Township-Wide Services
$17,901
$13,515
$11,444
$7,415
$5,764
$5.19
Urban Services
Wastewater Services
5,547
4,188
3,546
2,298
1,786
2.14
Water Services
3,355
2,533
2,145
1,390
1,080
1.29
Stormwater Services
210
159
134
87
68
0.08
Total Urban Services
$9,112
$6,880
$5,825
$3,775
$2,934
$3.51
Breslau Sanitary Servicing Area
Wastewater Services
4,317
2,182
1,746
1,636
1,636
2.52
GRAND TOTAL RURAL AREA
$17,901
$13,515
$11,444
$7,415
$5,764
$5.19
GRAND TOTAL URBAN AREA
$27,013
$20,395
$17,269
$11,190
$8,698
$8.70
GRAND TOTAL Breslau Sanitary Servicing Area
$31,330
$22,577
$19,015
$12,826
$10,334
$11.22
RESIDENTIAL
Service
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Table 6-4
Township of Woolwich
Gross Expenditure and Sources of Revenue Summary for Costs
to be Incurred over the 10-Year Life of the By-laws
Sources of Financing
Tax Base or Other Non-D.C. Source
D.C. Reserve Fund
Other
Deductions
Benefit to
Existing
Other Funding
Residential
Non-Residential
1.
Water Services
1.1
Distribution Systems
23,665,700
-
4,735,000
7,948,800
-
7,687,330
3,294,570
2.
Wastewater Services
2.1
Collection Systems
49,091,000
-
10,711,000
15,967,333
6,655,000
11,030,367
4,727,300
3.
Stormwater Services
3.1
Drainage Improvements
3,000,000
-
2,250,000
-
-
525,000
225,000
4.
Services Related to a Highway
4.1
Roads and related infrastructure, facilities, vehicles & equipment
115,583,269
-
36,649,196
-
45,548,033
23,370,228
10,015,812
5.
Fire Protection Services
5.1
Fire facilities, vehicles & equipment
12,880,000
-
4,013,800
-
3,210,100
3,959,270
1,696,830
6.
Parks and Recreation Services
6.1
Park development, amenities, trails, recreation facilities, vehicles
& equipment
40,454,300
-
356,238
5,400,000
23,806,300
10,347,173
544,588
7.
Library Services
7.1
Library facilities and vehicles
2,523,000
-
131,189
-
1,438,000
906,120
47,691
8.
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
8.1
Facilities, vehicles and equipment
96,600
2,000
900
-
47,300
32,480
13,920
9.
Emergency Preparedness
9.1
Facilities, vehicles and equipment
140,000
-
70,000
-
-
49,000
21,000
Total Expenditures & Revenues
$247,433,869
$2,000
$58,917,324
$29,316,133
$80,704,733
$57,906,968
$20,586,711
Post D.C. Period
Benefit
Total Gross
Cost
Service
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Chapter 7
D.C. Policy Recommendations
and D.C. By-law Rules
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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7. D.C. Policy Recommendations and D.C. By-law
Rules
7.1 Introduction
This chapter outlines the D.C. policy recommendations and by-law rules.
Subsection 5 (1) 9 of the D.C.A. states that rules must be developed:
"to determine if a development charge is payable in any particular case
and to determine the amount of the charge, subject to the limitations set
out in subsection 6."
Paragraph 10 of the section goes on to state that the rules may provide for exemptions,
phasing in and/or indexing of D.C.s.
Subsection 5 (6) establishes the following restrictions on the rules:
- the total of all D.C.s that would be imposed on anticipated development must not
exceed the capital costs determined under subsection 5 (1) 2-7 for all services
involved;
- if the rules expressly identify a type of development, they must not provide for it
to pay D.C.s that exceed the capital costs that arise from the increase in the
need for service for that type of development; however, this requirement does not
relate to any particular development; and
- if the rules provide for a type of development to have a lower D.C. than is
allowed, the rules for determining D.C.s may not provide for any resulting
shortfall to be made up via other development.
With respect to "the rules," section 6 states that a D.C. by-law must expressly address
the matters referred to above re subsection 5 (1) paragraphs 9 and 10, as well as how
the rules apply to the redevelopment of land.
The rules provided give consideration for the recent amendments to the D.C.A. as
summarized in Chapter 1. However, these policies are provided for Council's
consideration and may be refined prior to adoption of the by-law.
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7.2 D.C. By-law Structure
It is recommended that:
- The Township uses a uniform Township-wide D.C. calculation for all municipal
services except water, wastewater, and stormwater services; and
- The Township D.C.s for water, wastewater, and stormwater services be imposed
on an urban serviced area basis; and
- The Township continues to impose an additional area-specific D.C. for the
defined Breslau Sanitary Servicing Area, based on the D.C. rates required from
the City of Kitchener for wastewater services in Breslau; and
- The Township imposes individual D.C. by-laws for each service to prevent
potential loss of D.C. revenue with potential future D.C.A. amendments.
7.3 D.C. By-law Rules
The following sets out the recommended rules governing the calculation, payment, and
collection of D.C.s in accordance with subsection 6 of the D.C.A.
It is recommended that the following provides the basis for the D.C.s:
7.3.1 Payment in any Particular Case
In accordance with the D.C.A., s.2(2), a D.C. be calculated, payable and collected
where the development requires one or more of the following:
(a) the passing of a zoning by-law or of an amendment to a zoning by-law under
section 34 of the Planning Act;
(b) the approval of a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act;
(c) a conveyance of land to which a by-law passed under subsection 50 (7) of the
Planning Act applies;
(d) the approval of a plan of subdivision under section 51 of the Planning Act;
(e) a consent under section 53 of the Planning Act;
(f) the approval of a description under section 9 of the Condominium Act, 1998; or
(g) the issuing of a permit under the Building Code Act, 1992 in relation to a building
or structure.
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7.3.2 Determination of the Amount of the Charge
The following conventions be adopted:
1. Costs allocated to residential uses will be assigned to different types of
residential units based on the average occupancy for each housing type
constructed during the previous decade. Costs allocated to non-residential uses
will be assigned based on the amount of square feet of G.F.A. constructed for
eligible uses (i.e., primary, industrial, commercial, and institutional).
2. Costs allocated to residential and non-residential uses are based upon a number
of conventions, as may be suited to each municipal circumstance, as follows:
- For Services Related to a Highway, Fire Protection Services, P.O.A.
including By-law Enforcement, and Emergency Preparedness a 70%
residential and 30% non-residential attribution has been made, to
recognize the incremental residential population and non-residential
employment uses projected over the Township-wide 10-year forecast
period for both services;
- Similarly, for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Services, a 70%
residential and 30% non-residential attribution has been made, to
recognize the incremental residential population and non-residential
employment uses projected over the urban serviced areas, 10-year
forecast period; and
- Parks and Recreation and Library Services attributions for residential and
non-residential splits have been determined based on an allocation of
95% to residential development and 5% to non-residential development as
the predominant users of Parks and Recreation and Library Services tend
to be residents of the Township.
7.3.3 Application to Redevelopment of Land (Demolition and
Conversion)
Despite any other provisions of this By-law 45-2019, where, as a result of the
redevelopment of land, a building or structure existing on the same land within 60
months prior to the date of payment of development charges in regard to such
redevelopment was, or is to be demolished, in whole or in part, or converted from one
principal use to another principal use on the same land, in order to facilitate the
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redevelopment, the development charges otherwise payable with respect to such
redevelopment shall be reduced by the following amounts:
- in the case of a residential building or structure, or in the case of a mixed-use
building or structure, the residential uses in the mixed-use building or structure,
an amount calculated by multiplying the applicable D.C. by the number,
according to type, of dwelling units that have been or will be demolished or
converted to another principal use; and
- in the case of a non-residential building or structure or, in the case of mixed-use
building or structure, the non-residential uses in the mixed-use building or
structure, an amount calculated by multiplying the applicable D.C., by the G.F.A.
that has been or will be demolished or converted to another principal use;
provided that such amounts shall not exceed, in total, the amount of the development
charges otherwise payable with respect to the redevelopment.
The conversion from an exempt principal use to a non-exempt principal use, on the
same land, would result in the payment of the applicable D.C. based on the new non-
exempt use (with no D.C. credit applicable).
7.3.4 Exemptions
Statutory exemptions include the following:
- Partial exemption for industrial building additions of up to and including 50% of
the existing G.F.A. (defined in O. Reg. 82/98, section 1) of the building; for
industrial building additions that exceed 50% of the existing G.F.A., only the
portion of the addition in excess of 50%, is subject to D.C.s (subsection 4 (3) of
the D.C.A.);
- Full exemption for buildings or structures owned by and used for the purposes of
any municipality, local board, or Board of Education;
- Full exemption for additional residential development in existing buildings:
development that results only in the enlargement of an existing dwelling unit, or
that results only in the creation of up to two additional dwelling units (based on
prescribed limits set out in section 2 of O. Reg. 82/98);
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- Full exemption for additional residential development in new dwellings:
development that includes the creation of up to two additional dwelling units
(based on prescribed limits set out in section 2 of O. Reg. 82/98); and
- Full exemption for a university in Ontario that receives direct, regular, and
ongoing operating funding from the Government of Ontario;
- Full exemption for affordable units and attainable units, (once proclaimed);
- Full exemption for affordable inclusionary zoning units;
- Full exemption for non-profit housing developments; and
- Partial exemption through a discount for rental housing units based on bedroom
size as prescribed (i.e., three or more bedrooms - 25% discount, two bedrooms -
20% discount, and all others - 15% discount).
Non-statutory (discretionary exemptions) include the following:
- Full exemption for agricultural development for bona fide farm uses;
- Full exemption for Temporary Use; and
- Partial exemption for commercial or institutional buildings expansions, up to 50%
of the gross floor area of the existing commercial or institutional building.
7.3.5 Mandatory Phasing-in of Residential D.C.
As required by the More Homes Built Faster Act, the calculated residential D.C. will be
phased-in over a five-year period as follows:
- Year 1 - 80% of the maximum charge;
- Year 2 - 85% of the maximum charge;
- Year 3 - 90% of the maximum charge;
- Year 4 - 95% of the maximum charge; and
- Year 5 to expiry - 100% of the maximum charge.
7.3.6 Timing of Collection
The D.C.s for all services and classes are payable upon issuance of a building permit
for each dwelling unit, building, or structure, subject to early or late payment
agreements entered into by the Township and an owner under s. 27 of the D.C.A.
Rental housing and institutional developments will pay D.C.s in six equal annual
payments commencing at occupancy. Moreover, the D.C. amount for all developments
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occurring within two (2) years of a Site Plan or Zoning By-law Amendment planning
approval (for applications submitted after January 1, 2020), shall be determined based
on the D.C. in effect on the day of the applicable Site Plan or Zoning By-law
Amendment application.
Installment payments and payments determined at the time of Site Plan or Zoning By-
law Amendment application are subject to annual interest charges. The maximum
interest rate the Township can impose is the average prime rate plus 1%.
7.3.7 Indexing
Indexing of the D.C.s shall be implemented on a mandatory basis annually commencing
on February 1st, in accordance with the Statistics Canada Quarterly, Non-Residential
Building Construction Price Index, for the most recent year-over-year period.
7.3.8 D.C. Spatial Applicability
The D.C.A. historically has provided the opportunity for a municipality to impose
municipal-wide charges or area specific charges. Sections 2(7) and 2(8) of the D.C.A.
provide that a D.C. by-law may apply to the entire municipality or only part of it and
more than one D.C. by-law may apply to the same area. The D.C.A. now require
municipalities to consider the application of municipal-wide and area-specific D.C.s.
s.10(2) (c.1) requires Council to consider the use of more than one D.C. by-law to
reflect different needs from services in different areas. Most municipalities in Ontario
have established uniform, municipal-wide D.C.s. When area-specific charges are used,
it is generally to underpin master servicing and front-end financing arrangements for
more localized capital costs.
The rationale for maintaining a municipal-wide D.C. approach is based, in part, on the
following:
1. All Township services, except for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Services,
require that the average 15-year service standard be calculated. This average
service standard multiplied by growth in the Township, establishes an upper
ceiling on the amount of funds that can be collected from all developing
landowners. Section 4 (4) of O. Reg. 82/98 provides that "if a development
charge by-law applies to a part of the municipality, the level of service and
average level of service cannot exceed that which would be determined if the by-
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law applied to the whole municipality." Put in layman terms, the average service
standard multiplied by the growth within the specific area would establish an
area-specific ceiling which would significantly reduce the total revenue
recoverable for the Township hence potentially resulting in D.C. revenue
shortfalls and impacts on property taxes.
2. Expanding on item 1, attempting to impose an area charge potentially causes
equity issues in transitioning from a Township-wide approach to an area-specific
approach. For example, if all services were now built (and funded) within Area A
(which is 75% built out) and this was funded with some revenues from Areas B
and C, moving to an area-rating approach would see Area A contribute no funds
to the costs of services in Areas B and C. The D.C.s would be lower in Area A
(as all services are now funded) and higher in Areas B and C. As well, funding
shortfalls may then potentially encourage the municipality to provide less services
to Areas B and C due to reduced revenue.
3. Many services provided (roads, parks & recreation facilities) are not restricted to
one specific area and are often used by all residents. For example, arenas
located in different parts of the Township will be used by residents from all areas
depending on the programing of the facility (i.e., a public skate is available each
night, but at a different arena; hence usage of any one facility at any given time is
based on programming availability).
Based on the foregoing and discussions with Township staff, area-specific D.C.s are
suitable for urban (water, wastewater, and stormwater) services. The recommendations
are:
- To apply Township-wide D.C.s for Services Related to a Highway, Fire Protection
Services, Parks and Recreation Services, Library Services; P.O.A. Including By-
law Enforcement, and Emergency Preparedness;
- To continue to apply urban-area D.C.s for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater
Services; and
- To continue to apply an area-specific D.C. for the Breslau Sanitary Servicing
Area, based on the City of Kitchener D.C. rate that is imposed for Wastewater
Services
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7.4 Other D.C. By-law Provisions
It is recommended that:
7.4.1 Categories of Services for Reserve Fund and Credit Purposes
It is recommended that the Township's D.C. collections be contributed into nine (9)
separate reserve funds, including:
- Services Related to a Highway;
- Fire Protection Services;
- Parks and Recreation Services;
- Library Services;
- P.O.A. Including By-law Enforcement Act;
- Emergency Preparedness;
- Water Services;
- Wastewater Services; and
- Stormwater Services.
In addition, the existing D.C. reserve fund balance for Administration (Growth studies) is
currently in a deficit based on funding ongoing studies, including the D.C. study itself.
As the D.C.A. currently does not allow for the recovery of growth studies in new by-
laws, the deficit amount can not be recovered currently from future growth. It is noted
however, that Bill 185 proposes to allow municipalities to continue to collect for growth-
related studies, and if enacted, the Township could include these costs through an
amendment to this study.
7.4.2 By-law In-force Date
A by-law under the D.C.A. comes into force on the day the by-law is passed by Council.
7.4.3 Minimum Interest Rate Paid on Refunds and Charged for Inter-
Reserve Fund Borrowing
The minimum interest rate is the Bank of Canada rate on the day on which the by-laws
come into force (as per s.11 of O. Reg. 82/98).
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7.5 Other Recommendations
It is recommended that Council:
"Whenever appropriate, request that grants, subsidies and other
contributions be clearly designated by the donor as being to the benefit of
existing development or new development, as applicable;"
"Adopt the assumptions contained herein as an 'anticipation' with respect
to capital grants, subsidies, and other contributions;"
"Adopt the D.C. approach to calculate the charges on a uniform Township-
wide basis for all services."
"Approve the capital project listing set out in Chapter 5 of the D.C.
Background Study dated May 1, 2024, subject to further annual review
during the capital budget process;"
"Approve the D.C. Background Study dated May 1, 2024, as amended (if
applicable);"
"Determine that no further public meeting is required;" and
"Approve the D.C. By-laws as set out in Appendices G through O."
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Chapter 8
By-law Implementation
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8. By-law Implementation
8.1 Public Consultation Process
8.1.1 Introduction
This chapter addresses the mandatory, formal public consultation process (section
8.1.2), as well as the optional, informal consultation process (section 8.1.3). The latter
is designed to seek the co-operation and participation of those involved, in order to
produce the most suitable policy. Section 8.2 addresses the anticipated impact of the
D.C. on development from a generic viewpoint.
8.1.2 Public Meeting of Council
Section 12 of the D.C.A. indicates that before passing a D.C. by-law, Council must hold
at least one public meeting, giving at least 20 clear days' notice thereof, in accordance
with the Regulation. Council must also ensure that the proposed by-law and
background report are made available to the public at least two weeks prior to the (first)
meeting.
Any person who attends such a meeting may make representations related to the
proposed by-law.
If a proposed by-law is changed following such a meeting, Council must determine
whether a further meeting (under this section) is necessary (i.e., if the proposed by-law
which is proposed for adoption has been changed in any respect, Council should
formally consider whether an additional public meeting is required, incorporating this
determination as part of the final by-law or associated resolution. It is noted that
Council's decision, once made, is final and not subject to review by a Court or the
Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) [formerly the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT)].
8.1.3 Other Consultation Activity
There are three broad groupings of the public who are generally the most concerned
with municipal D.C. policy:
1. The first grouping is the residential development community, consisting of land
developers and builders, who are typically responsible for generating the majority
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of the D.C. revenues. Others, such as realtors, are directly impacted by D.C.
policy. They are, therefore, potentially interested in all aspects of the charge,
particularly the quantum by unit type, projects to be funded by the D.C. and the
timing thereof, and municipal policy with respect to development agreements,
D.C. credits and front-ending requirements.
2. The second public grouping embraces the public at large and includes taxpayer
coalition groups and others interested in public policy.
3. The third grouping is the industrial/commercial/institutional/primary development
sector, consisting of land developers and major owners or organizations with
significant construction plans, such as hotels, entertainment complexes,
shopping centres, offices, industrial buildings, institutional buildings, and
buildings on agricultural lands. Also involved are organizations such as Industry
Associations, the Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Trade, and the Economic
Development Agencies, who are all potentially interested in Municipal D.C.
policy. Their primary concern is frequently with the quantum of the charge, gross
floor area exclusions such as basements, mechanical or indoor parking areas, or
exemptions and phase-in or capping provisions in order to moderate the impact.
8.1.4 Anticipated Impact of the Charge on Development
The establishment of sound D.C. policy often requires the achievement of an
acceptable balance between two competing realities. The first is that high non-
residential D.C.s can, to some degree, represent a barrier to increased economic
activity and sustained industrial/commercial growth, particularly for capital intensive
uses. Also, in many cases, increased residential D.C.s can ultimately be expected to be
recovered via housing prices and can impact project feasibility in some cases (e.g.,
rental apartments).
On the other hand, D.C.s or other municipal capital funding sources need to be obtained
in order to help ensure that the necessary infrastructure and amenities are installed.
The timely installation of such works is a key initiative in providing adequate service
levels and in facilitating strong economic growth, investment, and wealth generation.
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8.2 Implementation Requirements
8.2.1 Introduction
Once the Township has calculated the charge, prepared the complete background
study, carried out the public process and passed a new by-law, the emphasis shifts to
implementation matters. These include notices, potential appeals and complaints,
credits, front-ending agreements, subdivision agreement conditions and finally the
collection of revenues and funding of projects.
The sections that follow present an overview of the requirements in each case.
8.2.2 Notice of Passage
In accordance with section 13 of the D.C.A., when a D.C. by-law is passed, the
Township Clerk shall give written notice of the passing and of the last day for appealing
the by-law (the day that is 40 days after the day it was passed). Such notice must be
given no later than 20 days after the day the by-law is passed (i.e., as of the day of
newspaper publication or the mailing of the notice).
Section 10 of O. Reg. 82/98 further defines the notice requirements which are
summarized as follows:
- notice may be given by publication in a newspaper which is (in the Clerk's
opinion) of sufficient circulation to give the public reasonable notice, or by
personal service, fax, or mail to every owner of land in the area to which the by-
law relates;
- subsection 10 (4) lists the persons/organizations who must be given notice; and
- subsection 10 (5) lists the eight items that the notice must cover.
8.2.3 By-law Pamphlet
In addition to the "notice" information, the Municipality must prepare a "pamphlet"
explaining each D.C. by-law in force, setting out:
- a description of the general purpose of the D.C.s;
- the "rules" for determining if a charge is payable in a particular case and for
determining the amount of the charge;
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- the services to which the D.C.s relate; and
- a description of the general purpose of the Treasurer's statement and where it
may be received by the public.
Where a by-law is not appealed to the OLT, the pamphlet must be readied within 60
days after the by-law comes into force. Later dates apply to appealed by-laws.
The Township must give one copy of the most recent pamphlet without charge, to any
person who requests one.
8.2.4 Appeals
Sections 13 to 19 of the D.C.A. set out the requirements relative to making and
processing a D.C. by-law appeal and OLT hearing in response to an appeal. Any
person or organization may appeal a D.C. by-law to the OLT by filing a notice of appeal
with the Municipal Clerk, setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons
supporting the objection. This must be done by the last day for appealing the by-law,
which is 40 days after the by-law is passed.
The Township is conducting a public consultation process in order to address the issues
that come forward as part of that process, thereby avoiding or reducing the need for an
appeal to be made.
8.2.5 Complaints
A person required to pay a D.C., or his agent, may complain to the Municipal Council
imposing the charge that:
- the amount of the charge was incorrectly determined;
- the reduction to be used against the D.C. was incorrectly determined; or
- there was an error in the application of the D.C.
Sections 20 to 25 of the D.C.A. set out the requirements that exist, including the fact
that a complaint may not be made later than 90 days after a D.C. (or any part of it) is
payable. A complainant may appeal the decision of Municipal Council to the OLT.
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8.2.6 Credits
Sections 38 to 41 of the D.C.A. set out a number of credit requirements, which apply
where a municipality agrees to allow a person to perform work in the future that relates
to a service in the D.C. by-law.
These credits would be used to reduce the amount of D.C.s to be paid. The value of
the credit is limited to the reasonable cost of the work which does not exceed the
average level of service. The credit applies only to the service to which the work relates
unless the municipality agrees to expand the credit to other services for which a D.C. is
payable.
8.2.7 Front-Ending Agreements
The Township and one or more landowners may enter into a front-ending agreement
that provides for the costs of a project that will benefit an area in the Township to which
the D.C. by-law applies. Such an agreement can provide for the costs to be borne by
one or more parties to the agreement who are, in turn, reimbursed in future by persons
who develop land defined in the agreement.
Part III of the D.C.A. (sections 44 to 58) addresses front-ending agreements and
removes some of the obstacles to their use which were contained in the Development
Charges Act, 1989. Accordingly, the Municipality assesses whether this mechanism is
appropriate for its use, as part of funding projects prior to Township funds being
available.
8.2.8 Severance and Subdivision Agreement Conditions
Section 59 of the D.C.A. prevents a municipality from imposing directly or indirectly, a
charge related to development or a requirement to construct a service related to
development, by way of a condition or agreement under section 51 or section 53 of the
Planning Act, except for:
- "local services, related to a plan of subdivision or within the area to which the
plan relates, to be installed or paid for by the owner as a condition of approval
under section 51 of the Planning Act;" and
- "local services to be installed or paid for by the owner as a condition of approval
under section 53 of the Planning Act."
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It is also noted that subsection 59 (4) of the D.C.A. requires that the municipal approval
authority for a draft plan of subdivision under subsection 51 (31) of the Planning Act,
use its power to impose conditions to ensure that the first purchaser of newly subdivided
land is informed of all the D.C.s related to the development, at the time the land is
transferred.
In this regard, if the municipality in question is a commenting agency, in order to comply
with subsection 59 (4) of the D.C.A. it would need to provide to the approval authority
information regarding the applicable municipal D.C.s related to the site.
If the Township is an approval authority for the purposes of section 51 of the Planning
Act, it would be responsible to ensure that it collects information from all entities that
can impose a D.C.
The most effective way to ensure that purchasers are aware of this condition would be
to require it as a provision in a registered subdivision agreement, so that any purchaser
of the property would be aware of the charges at the time the title was searched prior to
closing a transaction conveying the lands.
Appendices
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Appendix A
Background Information on
Residential and Non-
Residential Growth Forecast
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Schedule 1
Township of Woolwich
Residential Growth Forecast Summary
[1] Population includes the Census undercount estimated at approximately 4.0% and has been rounded.
[2] Includes Townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
[3] Includes bachelor, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom+ apartment units.
Notes:
Numbers may not add due to rounding.
Source: Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
Population
Institutional
Population
Population
Excluding
Institutional
Population
Singles &
Semi-
Detached
Multiple
Dwellings[2]
Apartments[3]
Other
Total
Households
Equivalent
Institutional
Households
24,070
23,145
625
22,520
6,723
417
664
109
7,913
568
2.925
26,010
25,006
566
24,440
7,355
520
700
35
8,610
515
2.904
28,080
26,999
394
26,605
7,860
665
730
105
9,360
358
2.885
29,640
28,500
417
28,083
8,242
731
862
105
9,940
379
2.867
37,890
36,433
497
35,936
9,767
1,463
1,655
105
12,990
452
2.805
1,940
1,861
-59
1,920
632
103
36
-74
697
-53
2,070
1,993
-172
2,165
505
145
30
70
750
-157
1,560
1,501
23
1,478
382
66
132
0
580
21
8,250
7,933
80
7,853
1,525
732
793
0
3,050
73
Mid 2024 - Mid 2034
Population
(Including
Census
Undercount)[1]
Year
Excluding Census Undercount
Housing Units
Person Per
Unit (P.P.U.):
Total
Population/
Total
Households
Historical
Incremental
Forecast
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
Mid 2016 - Mid 2021
Mid 2011
Mid 2016
Mid 2021
Mid 2024
Mid 2034
Mid 2021 - Mid 2024
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Figure A-1
Township of Woolwich
Annual Housing Forecast
[1] Growth forecast represents calendar year.
Source: Historical housing activity derived from Township of Woolwich building permit data (2014 to 2018 and 2021 to 2023) and
Statistics Canada (2019 to 2020), by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
92
43
178
89
91
413
240
275
145
160
305
305
305
305
305
305
305
305
305
305
305
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
Housing Units
Years
Historical
Low Density
Medium Density
High Density
Historical Average
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Schedule 2
Township of Woolwich
Estimate of the Anticipated Amount, Type and Location of
Residential Development for Which Development Charges can be Imposed
[1] Includes Townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
[2] Includes bachelor, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom+ apartment units.
Source: Forecast by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
Elmira
2024 - 2034
623
344
404
1,372
3,779
-295
3,484
36
3,519
Breslau
2024 - 2034
785
371
381
1,536
4,355
-138
4,217
43
4,260
Remaining Urban
2024 - 2034
72
17
8
97
306
-157
148
2
150
Rural
2024 - 2034
45
0
0
45
152
-148
4
0
4
Township of Woolwich
2024 - 2034
1,525
732
793
3,050
8,592
-739
7,853
80
7,933
Development
Timing
Single & Semi-
Detached
Multiples[1]
Apartments[2]
Total
Gross
Population
Existing Unit
Net Population
Increase,
Excluding
Institutional
Institutional
Population
Net Population
Including
Institutional
Location
Residential
Units
In New Units
Population
Change
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Schedule 3
Township of Woolwich
Current Year Growth Forecast
Mid 2021 to Mid 2024
Mid 2021 Population
26,999
Occupants of
Units (2)
580
New Housing Units,
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
2.746
Mid 2021 to Mid 2024
gross population increase
1,593
1,593
Occupants of New
Units
21
Equivalent Institutional Units,
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
1.100
Mid 2021 to Mid 2024
gross population increase
23
23
Decline in Housing
Units (4)
9,360
Unit Occupancy,
multiplied by P.P.U. decline rate (5)
-0.012
Mid 2021 to Mid 2024
total decline in population
-115
-115
Population Estimate to Mid 2024
28,500
Net Population Increase, Mid 2021 to Mid 2024
1,501
(1) 2021 population based on Statistics Canada Census unadjusted for Census undercount.
(2)
(3) Average number of persons per unit (P.P.U.) is assumed to be:
Singles & Semi Detached
3.085
66%
2.032
Multiples (6)
2.668
11%
0.304
Apartments (7)
1.806
23%
0.411
Total
100%
2.746
¹ Based on 2021 Census custom database
² Based on Building permit/completion activity
(4) 2021 households taken from Statistics Canada Census.
(5) Decline occurs due to aging of the population and family life cycle changes, lower fertility rates and
changing economic conditions.
(6) Includes townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
(7) Includes bachelor, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom+ apartments.
Note: Numbers may not add to totals due to rounding.
Estimated residential units constructed, Mid-2021 to the beginning of the growth period assuming a six-month lag between construction and
occupancy.
Population
Structural Type
Persons Per Unit¹
(P.P.U.)
% Distribution of
Estimated Units²
Weighted Persons
Per Unit Average
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Schedule 4
Township of Woolwich
Ten Year Growth Forecast
Mid 2024 to Mid 2034
Mid 2024 Population
28,500
Occupants of
Units (2)
3,050
New Housing Units,
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
2.817
Mid 2024 to Mid 2034
gross population increase
8,592
8,592
Occupants of New
Units
73
Equivalent Institutional Units,
multiplied by P.P.U. (3)
1.100
Mid 2024 to Mid 2034
gross population increase
80
80
Decline in Housing
Units (4)
9,940
Unit Occupancy,
multiplied by P.P.U. decline rate (5)
-0.074
Mid 2024 to Mid 2034
total decline in population
-739
-739
Population Estimate to Mid 2034
36,433
Net Population Increase, Mid 2024 to Mid 2034
7,933
(1) Mid 2024 Population based on:
(2) Based upon forecast building permits/completions assuming a lag between construction and occupancy.
(3) Average number of persons per unit (P.P.U.) is assumed to be:
Singles & Semi Detached
3.416
50%
1.708
Multiples (6)
2.579
24%
0.619
Apartments (7)
1.887
26%
0.491
one bedroom or less 1.415
two bedrooms or more 2.184
Total
100%
2.817
¹ Persons per unit based on adjusted Statistics Canada Custom 2021 Census database.
² Forecast unit mix based upon historical trends and housing units in the development process.
(4) Mid 2024 households based upon 2021 Census (9,360 units) + Mid 2021 to Mid 2024 unit estimate (580 units) = 9,940 units.
(5)
(6) Includes townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
(7) Includes bachelor, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom+ apartments.
Note: Numbers may not add to totals due to rounding.
Decline occurs due to aging of the population and family life cycle changes, lower fertility rates and changing economic conditions.
Population
2021 Population (26,999) + Mid 2021 to Mid 2024 estimated housing units to beginning of forecast period (580 x 2.746 = 1,593) + (21 x 1.1 =
23) + (9,360 x -0.012 = -115) = 28,500
Structural Type
Persons Per Unit¹
(P.P.U.)
% Distribution of
Estimated Units²
Weighted Persons
Per Unit Average
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Schedule 5
Township of Woolwich
Historical Residential Building Permits
Years 2014 to 2023
[1] Includes Townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
[2] Includes bachelor, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom+ apartment units.
Source: Historical housing activity derived from Township of Woolwich building permit data
(2014 to 2018 and 2021 to 2023) and Statistics Canada (2019 to 2020), by Watson &
Associates Economists Ltd.
Residential Building Permits
Total
2014
49
8
35
92
2015
37
6
0
43
2016
118
28
32
178
2017
71
11
7
89
2018
55
29
7
91
Sub-total
330
82
81
493
Average (2014 - 2018)
66
16
16
99
% Breakdown
66.9%
16.6%
16.4%
100.0%
2019
256
79
78
413
2020
218
14
8
240
2021
227
22
26
275
2022
71
17
57
145
2023
84
27
49
160
Sub-total
856
159
218
1,233
Average (2019 - 2023)
171
32
44
247
% Breakdown
69.4%
12.9%
17.7%
100.0%
2014 - 2023
Total
1,186
241
299
1,726
Average
119
24
30
173
% Breakdown
68.7%
14.0%
17.3%
100.0%
Singles &
Semi
Detached
Multiples[1]
Apartments[2]
Year
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Schedule 6a
Township of Woolwich
Persons Per Unit by Age and Type of Dwelling
(2021 Census)
[1] Adjusted based on historical trends.
Note: Does not include Statistics Canada data classified as "Other."
P.P.U. Not calculated for samples less than or equal to 50 dwelling units and does not include
institutional population.
Age of
Singles and Semi-Detached
Dwelling
< 1 BR
1 BR
2 BR
3/4 BR
5+ BR
Total
15 Year Average
15 Year Average Adjusted [1]
1-5
-
-
2.118
3.085
-
3.085
6-10
-
-
-
3.552
4.286
3.651
3.368
0.258
11-15
-
-
2.083
3.298
4.429
3.324
3.353
3.416
16-20
-
-
-
3.247
-
3.155
3.304
3.416
20-25
-
-
-
3.200
-
3.188
3.281
3.416
25-35
-
-
-
2.829
-
2.885
35+
-
1.560
1.872
2.672
4.871
2.802
3.156
3.416
Total
-
1.700
1.949
2.930
4.725
2.999
Age of
All Density Types
Dwelling
< 1 BR
1 BR
2 BR
3/4 BR
5+ BR
Total
1-5
-
-
2.088
3.129
-
2.995
6-10
-
-
2.545
3.453
4.286
3.355
11-15
-
-
1.900
3.260
4.304
3.189
16-20
-
1.438
2.077
3.352
3.750
3.000
20-25
-
-
-
3.211
-
2.904
25-35
-
-
1.545
2.829
-
2.657
35+
-
1.197
1.810
2.674
4.753
2.641
Total
-
1.275
1.889
2.945
4.547
2.839
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Schedule 6b
Region of Waterloo
Person Per Unit by Age and Type of Dwelling
(2021 Census)
[1] Includes townhouses and apartments in duplexes.
[2] Includes bachelor, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom+ apartments.
[3] Adjusted based on historical trends.
Note: Does not include Statistics Canada data classified as "Other."
P.P.U. Not calculated for samples less than or equal to 50 dwelling units and does not include
institutional population.
Age of
Multiples[1]
Dwelling
< 1 BR
1 BR
2 BR
3/4 BR
5+ BR
Total
15 Year Average
15 Year Average Adjusted [3]
1-5
-
1.446
2.145
3.258
5.091
2.668
6-10
-
1.429
1.938
2.804
-
2.521
11-15
-
1.281
1.955
2.871
-
2.622
2.604
2.579
16-20
-
1.424
2.066
2.845
4.083
2.645
2.614
2.579
20-25
-
1.586
1.924
2.843
4.308
2.608
2.613
2.579
25-35
-
1.538
2.029
3.007
-
2.662
35+
-
1.380
1.998
2.852
3.615
2.515
Total
3.933
1.409
2.014
2.889
3.847
2.571
Age of
Apartments[2]
Dwelling
< 1 BR
1 BR
2 BR
3/4 BR
5+ BR
Total
15 Year Average
15 Year Average Adjusted [3]
1-5
1.529
1.364
1.901
2.581
-
1.806
6-10
-
1.418
1.939
2.471
3.143
1.867
11-15
-
1.343
2.063
2.662
-
1.889
1.854
1.887
16-20
-
1.377
2.155
2.797
2.308
1.968
1.882
1.887
20-25
-
1.486
2.215
3.065
-
2.046
1.915
1.887
25-35
1.182
1.340
2.108
3.414
-
1.990
35+
1.284
1.283
1.967
2.835
2.969
1.772
Total
1.380
1.321
1.992
2.763
2.938
1.822
Age of
All Density Types
Dwelling
< 1 BR
1 BR
2 BR
3/4 BR
5+ BR
Total
1-5
1.926
1.407
1.982
3.362
4.829
2.640
6-10
1.692
1.452
1.983
3.268
4.586
2.821
11-15
2.818
1.373
2.066
3.339
4.453
3.047
16-20
-
1.464
2.134
3.248
4.303
3.068
20-25
2.273
1.559
2.112
3.061
4.239
2.841
25-35
1.857
1.421
2.052
2.967
3.967
2.669
35+
1.358
1.315
1.967
2.726
3.972
2.426
Total
1.641
1.361
1.996
2.937
4.160
2.605
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Schedule 7
Township of Woolwich
Person Per Unit Structural Type and Age of Dwelling
(2021 Census)
3.08
3.65
3.32
3.16
3.19
2.88
2.80
2.67
2.52
2.62
2.65
2.61
2.66
2.52
1.81
1.87
1.89
1.97
2.05
1.99
1.77
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
1-5
6-10
11-15
16-20
20-25
25-35
35+
Persons Per Dwelling
Age of Dwelling
Singles and Semi-Detached
Multiples
Apartments
Multiple and Apartment P.P.U.s are based on the Region of Waterloo.
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Schedule 8a
Township of Woolwich
Employment Forecast, 2024 to 2034
[1] Statistics Canada defines no fixed place of work (N.F.P.O.W.) employees as "persons who do not go from home to the same work place location at the beginning of each shift".
Such persons include building and landscape contractors, travelling salespersons, independent truck drivers, etc.
Note: Statistics Canada 2021 Census place of work employment data has been reviewed. The 2021 Census employment results have not been utilized due to a significant
increase in work at home employment captured due to Census enumeration occurring during the provincial COVID-19 lockdown from April 1, 2021 to June 14, 2021.
Source: Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
Employment
Mid 2011
23,145
0.023
0.064
0.206
0.198
0.068
0.560
0.056
0.616
535
1,485
4,763
4,593
1,575
12,950
1,296
14,246
11,465
Mid 2016
25,006
0.019
0.079
0.210
0.198
0.073
0.581
0.070
0.651
485
1,980
5,263
4,963
1,835
14,525
1,746
16,271
12,545
Mid 2024
28,500
0.017
0.087
0.193
0.229
0.072
0.598
0.073
0.672
485
2,479
5,500
6,538
2,054
17,056
2,087
19,143
14,577
Mid 2034
36,433
0.014
0.098
0.195
0.217
0.069
0.593
0.076
0.670
495
3,583
7,092
7,919
2,531
21,620
2,778
24,398
18,037
#
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
1,861
-0.0037
0.0150
0.0047
0.0000
0.0053
0.0213
0.0138
0.0352
-50
495
500
370
260
1,575
450
2,025
1,080
Mid 2016 - Mid 2024
3,494
-0.0024
0.0078
-0.0175
0.0310
-0.0013
0.0176
0.0034
0.0210
0
499
238
1,576
219
2,531
341
2,872
2,032
Mid 2024 - Mid 2034
7,933
-0.0034
0.0114
0.0017
-0.0120
-0.0026
-0.0050
0.0030
-0.0020
10
1,104
1,592
1,381
477
4,564
691
5,255
3,460
Mid 2006 - Mid 2011
0
0.00000
0.00000
-0.00127
-0.00127
0.00000
-0.00255
0.00897
0.00643
0
0
-30
-30
0
-59
208
149
-59
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
372
-0.0007
0.0030
0.0009
0.0000
0.0011
0.0043
0.0028
0.0070
-10
99
100
74
52
315
90
405
216
Mid 2016 - Mid 2024
437
-0.00030
0.00098
-0.00218
0.00387
-0.00016
0.00220
0.00043
0.00262
0
62
30
197
27
316
43
359
254
Mid 2024 - Mid 2034
793
-0.00034
0.00114
0.00017
-0.00120
-0.00026
-0.00050
0.00030
-0.00020
1
110
159
138
48
456
69
525
346
N.F.P.O.W.[1]
Activity Rate
Period
Population
Primary
Work at
Home
Industrial
Commercial/
Population
Related
Institutional
Total
Employment
Primary
Total
Total
Employment
(Including
N.F.P.O.W.)
Institutional
Total (Excluding
Work at Home and
N.F.P.O.W.)
Incremental Change
Annual Average
Total
Including
N.F.P.O.W.
N.F.P.O.W.[1]
Work at
Home
Industrial
Commercial/
Population
Related
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Schedule 8b
Township of Woolwich
Employment and Gross Floor Area (G.F.A.) Forecast, 2024 to 2034
[1] Square Foot Per Employee Assumptions
Primary - Non-Bona Fide Farming
3,000
Industrial
1,200
Commercial/Population-Related
500
Institutional
560
[2] Primary industry includes bona-fide, non bona-fide farming and cannabis growing operation related employment.
*Reflects Mid-2024 to Mid-2034 forecast period.
Note: Numbers may not add up precisely due to rounding.
Source: Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
Mid 2011
23,145
535
4,763
4,593
1,575
11,465
1,605,000
5,715,000
2,296,300
882,000
10,498,300
Mid 2016
25,006
485
5,263
4,963
1,835
12,545
1,455,000
6,315,000
2,481,300
1,027,600
11,278,900
Mid 2024
28,500
485
5,500
6,538
2,054
14,577
1,455,000
6,600,000
3,269,000
1,150,200
12,474,200
Mid 2034
36,433
495
7,092
7,919
2,531
18,037
1,485,000
8,510,400
3,959,500
1,417,400
15,372,300
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
1,861
-50
500
370
260
1,080
Mid 2016 - Mid 2024
3,494
0
238
1,576
219
2,032
0
285,000
787,700
122,600
1,195,300
Mid 2024 - Mid 2034
7,933
10
1,592
1,381
477
3,460
30,000
1,910,400
690,500
267,200
2,898,100
Mid 2011 - Mid 2016
372
-10
100
74
52
216
Mid 2016 - Mid 2024
437
0
30
197
27
254
0
35,625
98,463
15,325
149,413
Mid 2024 - Mid 2034
793
1
159
138
48
346
3,000
191,040
69,050
26,720
289,810
Primary - Non-
Bona Fide
Farming[2]
Gross Floor Area in Square Feet (Estimated)[1]
Incremental Change
Commercial/
Population
Related
Institutional
Industrial
Commercial/
Population
Related
Period
Population
Employment
Total
Annual Average
Primary
Industrial
Institutional
Total
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Schedule 8c
Township of Woolwich
Estimate of the Anticipated Amount, Type and Location of
Non-Residential Development for Which Development Charges can be Imposed
[1] Square Foot Per Employee Assumptions
Primary - Non-Bona Fide Farming
3,000
Industrial
1,200
Commercial/Population-Related
500
Institutional
560
[2] Primary industry includes bona-fide, non bona-fide farming and cannabis growing operation related employment.
[3] Employment increase does not include no fixed place of work.
*Reflects Mid-2024 to Mid-2034 forecast period.
Note: Numbers may not add up precisely due to rounding.
Source: Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
2024 - 2034
-
1,179,600
138,000
118,700
1,436,300
1,395
2024 - 2034
-
308,400
69,000
143,500
520,900
651
2024 - 2034
-
326,400
483,500
5,000
814,900
1,248
2024 - 2034
30,000
96,000
-
-
126,000
90
Township of Woolwich
2024 - 2034
30,000
1,910,400
690,500
267,200
2,898,100
3,460
Primary
G.F.A. S.F.[1],[2]
Industrial
G.F.A. S.F.[1]
Commercial
G.F.A. S.F.[1]
Institutional
G.F.A. S.F.[1]
Elmira
Development Location
Timing
Total Non-
Residential
G.F.A. S.F.
Employment
Increase[3]
Rural
Remaining Urban
Breslau
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Appendix B
Level of Service
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Table B-1
Township of Woolwich
Summary of the Level of Service Ceiling by Services Considered
Cost (per capita)
Services Related to a Highway - Roads and Related
$4,747.00
0.0172
lane km of roadways
275,988
per km
37,657,951
Services Related to a Highway - Public Works Facilities
$257.49
1.1981
sq.ft. of building area
215
per sq.ft.
2,042,668
Services Related to a Highway - Public Works Vehicles & Equipment
$331.16
0.0018
No. of vehicles and equipment
183,978
per vehicle
2,627,092
Fire Protection Services - Facilities
$552.67
1.2114
sq.ft. of building area
456
per sq.ft.
4,384,331
Fire Protection Services - Vehicles & Equipment
$1,004.78
0.0008
No. of vehicles
1,255,975
per vehicle
7,970,920
Fire Protection Services - Small Equipment and Gear
$159.99
0.0249
No. of equipment and gear
6,425
per item
1,269,201
Parkland Development
$523.09
0.0223
Acres of Parkland
23,457
per acre
4,149,673
Parkland Amenities
$448.98
0.0035
No. of parkland amenities
128,280
per amenity
3,561,758
Recreation Facilities
$3,749.63
8.5656
sq.ft. of building area
438
per sq.ft.
29,745,815
Parks & Recreation Vehicles and Equipment
$86.63
0.0009
No. of vehicles and equipment
96,256
per vehicle
687,236
Library
Library Services - Facilities
$122.02
0.2481
sq.ft. of building area
492
per sq.ft.
967,985
Provincial Offences Act including By-law Enforcement - Facilities
$3.82
0.0093
sq.ft. of building area
411
per sq.ft.
30,304
Provincial Offences Act including By-law Enforcement - Vehicles,
Equipment & Gear
$2.03
0.0001
No. of Vehicles and Equipment
20,300
per vehicle
16,104
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness - Equipment
$10.06
0.0002
No. of vehicles end equipment
50,300
per item
79,806
SUMMARY OF SERVICE STANDARDS AS PER DEVELOPMENT CHARGES ACT, 1997, AS AMENDED
Service Category
Sub-Component
Maximum
Ceiling LOS
15 Year Average Service Standard
Quality (per capita)
Quantity (per capita)
Fire Protection
Provincial Offences Act
including By-law
Enforcement
Parks & Recreation
Service Related to a
Highway
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Schedule B-2
Township of Woolwich
Services Related to a Highway - Roads and Related
Service:
Services Related to a Highway - Roads and Related
Unit Measure:
lane km of roadways
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/lane km)
Collectors - Rural kilometers
2 lane gravel
213.09
213.09
213.09
213.09
213.09
213.09
213.09
213.09
213.09
213.09
213.09
205.83
198.57
191.31
184.03
$34,000
2 lane surface treated
37.13
37.13
37.13
37.13
37.13
37.13
37.13
37.13
37.13
37.13
37.13
39.72
42.31
44.90
47.49
$115,000
2 lane asphalt
171.54
171.54
171.54
171.54
171.54
171.54
171.54
171.54
171.54
171.54
171.54
170.20
168.86
167.52
166.19
$564,000
Collectors - Urban kilometers
2 lane paved
7.66
7.66
7.66
7.66
7.66
7.66
7.66
7.66
7.66
7.66
14.35
14.70
15.05
15.40
15.74
$1,030,000
Total
429.42
429.42
429.42
429.42
429.42
429.42
429.42
429.42
429.42
429.42
436.11
430.45
424.79
419.13
413.45
Population
21,558
22,348
23,145
23,874
24,303
24,535
24,821
25,006
25,317
25,381
25,433
26,423
26,999
27,774
28,111
Per Capita Standard
0.0199
0.0192
0.0186
0.0180
0.0177
0.0175
0.0173
0.0172
0.0170
0.0169
0.0171
0.0163
0.0157
0.0151
0.0147
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0172
Quality Standard
$275,988
Service Standard
$4,747
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
7,933
$ per Capita
$4,747
Eligible Amount
$37,657,951
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-3
Township of Woolwich
Services Related to a Highway - Public Works Facilities
Class of Service:
Services Related to a Highway - Public Works Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Value/sq.ft.
with land,
site works,
etc.
Works Yard - Elmira - 69 Union Street
4,998
4,998
4,998
4,998
4,998
4,998
4,998
4,998
4,998
4,998
4,998
4,998
4,998
4,998
4,998
$332
$404
Works Yard - Elmira - 125 Howard Avenue
3,258
3,258
3,258
3,258
3,258
3,258
3,258
3,258
3,258
3,258
3,258
3,258
3,258
3,258
3,258
$306
$375
Township Garage - Conestogo - 19 Evening Star Lane
11,530
11,530
11,530
11,530
11,530
11,530
11,530
11,530
11,530
11,530
11,530
11,530
11,530
11,530
11,530
$132
$182
Salt Shed - Conestogo - 19 Evening Star Lane
4,392
4,392
4,392
4,392
4,392
4,392
4,392
4,392
4,392
4,392
4,392
4,392
4,392
4,392
4,392
$102
$149
Leased Property Elmira
5,622
5,622
5,622
5,622
5,622
5,622
5,622
5,622
5,622
5,622
5,622
5,622
5,622
5,622
5,622
$32
$73
Total
29,800
29,800
29,800
29,800
29,800
29,800
29,800
29,800
29,800
29,800
29,800
29,800
29,800
29,800
29,800
Population
21,558
22,348
23,145
23,874
24,303
24,535
24,821
25,006
25,317
25,381
25,433
26,423
26,999
27,774
28,111
Per Capita Standard
1.3823
1.3334
1.2875
1.2482
1.2262
1.2146
1.2006
1.1917
1.1771
1.1741
1.1717
1.1278
1.1037
1.0729
1.0601
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
1.1981
Quality Standard
$215
Service Standard
$257
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
7,933
$ per Capita
$257
Eligible Amount
$2,042,668
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table B-4
Township of Woolwich
Services Related to a Highway - Public Works Vehicles & Equipment
Class of Service:
Services Related to a Highway - Public Works Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
2001 International Tandem Dump
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
$399,000
2003 Ford F350 XL
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$79,800
2003 Chevy Chassis Truck
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$72,500
2003 Chevy Silverado 2WD
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$50,800
2003 Weed Cutter Attachment
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$28,600
2004 CAT Backhoe
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$269,000
2006 GMC Pickup Truck
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
$50,800
2006 Dodge 3/4 Ton Truck
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$111,000
2006 Volvo Tandem
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$399,000
2008 International Tandem
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$399,000
2009 Volvo VHD Tandem
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$399,000
2010 International Tandem
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$399,000
2010 Dodge Pick-up
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$50,800
2010 Dodge 1 Ton Dump Truck
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$100,000
2010 John Deere 772 Grader
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$508,000
2011 Case Loader
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$269,000
2012 Single Axel Dump Truck
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$399,000
2014 Vactor Sewer Flusher
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$566,000
2016 Ford F350 One Ton Pickup
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$111,000
2016 Ford F150 Half Ton Pickup
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$43,500
2016 John Deere 310SL Loader
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$234,000
2017 Ford F150 4x4 Truck
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$43,500
2018 Ford F450
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$43,500
2018 Freightliner Tandem
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
2
2
2
2
2
$798,000
2020 Freightliner Tandem
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$377,000
2022 Freightliner Tandem
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
2
$377,000
2023 Freightliner Tandem
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
$377,000
2018 RAM Cargo Van
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$58,000
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$54,000
2020 Ford F150 XLT
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$49,600
2020 HotBox Trailer
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$63,300
2021 Dodge Ram Pickup
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$63,900
2021 Ford F150 XL Pickup
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$68,700
2021 Ford F350 Super Duty Pickup
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$111,000
2021 Tymco Air Sweeper
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$563,000
2021 John Deere Loader
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$292,000
2021 New Holland Tractor
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$188,000
2014 John Deere Grader
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$508,000
1980 Ford Tractor
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$89,600
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table B-4 (Continued)
Township of Woolwich
Services Related to a Highway - Public Works Vehicle & Equipment
Class of Service:
Services Related to a Highway - Public Works Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
1994 Champion Grader
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$508,000
1995 Ford Sewer Flusher
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$556,000
1995 GMC 1/2 Ton Truck
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$50,800
1997 Volvo Loader
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
$269,000
2000 International Tandem Dump
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$399,000
2002 Ford Pickup Truck
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$50,800
2002 Johnston Sweeper
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$448,000
2003 Chevy Astro Cargo Van
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$58,000
2004 Sterling Tandem Dump
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$399,000
2004 Champion Grader
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$508,000
2005 International Tandem Dump
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$399,000
2008 Dodge Ram 1500
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$50,800
2009 GMC Cargo Van
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
$58,000
2009 Maschio-Gaspardo 210SE Ditch Mower
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
$29,700
2020 Bomford Turbo Ditch Mower
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$29,700
2010 GMC Sierra
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$50,800
2010 Ford Transit Van
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$58,000
2011 Dodge Ram
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
$50,800
Tymco Regenerative Air Street Sweeper
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
$326,000
Plow Equipment
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$205,000
Radar Sign Trailer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$5,700
Radar Speed Signs
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
$59,500
RU2F Speed Trailer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$11,700
2010 GMC Sierra 2500 Service Body Truck
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$79,800
Compressor
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$20,000
Wood Chipper
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$58,700
Total
41
42
42
42
41
41
39
43
44
47
44
47
50
51
51
Population
21,558
22,348
23,145
23,874
24,303
24,535
24,821
25,006
25,317
25,381
25,433
26,423
26,999
27,774
28,111
Per Capita Standard
0.0019
0.0019
0.0018
0.0018
0.0017
0.0017
0.0016
0.0017
0.0017
0.0019
0.0017
0.0018
0.0019
0.0018
0.0018
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0018
Quality Standard
$183,978
Service Standard
$331
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
7,933
$ per Capita
$331
Eligible Amount
$2,627,092
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table B-5
Township of Woolwich
Fire Protection Services - Facilities
Service:
Fire Protection Services - Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Value/sq.ft.
with land,
site works,
etc.
Elmira Fire Hall - 50 Howard Ave.
5,195
5,195
5,195
5,195
5,195
5,195
5,195
5,195
5,195
5,195
5,195
5,195
5,195
5,195
5,195
$350
$404
Maryhill Fire Hall - 17 St. Charles St. E.
2,684
2,684
2,684
2,684
2,684
2,684
2,684
2,684
2,684
2,684
2,684
2,684
2,684
2,684
4,816
$350
$432
Floradale Fire Hall - 50 Florapine Rd
6,300
6,300
6,300
6,300
6,300
6,300
6,300
6,300
6,300
6,300
6,300
6,300
6,300
6,300
6,300
$350
$432
Conestogo Fire Hall - 1869 Sawmill Rd
2,298
2,298
2,298
2,298
2,298
2,298
2,298
2,298
2,298
2,298
2,298
2,298
2,298
2,298
2,298
$350
$440
St. Jacob's Fire Hall - 3 Water St.
10,100
10,100
10,100
10,100
10,100
10,100
10,100
10,100
10,100
10,100
10,100
10,100
10,100
10,100
10,100
$350
$461
Breslau Sub Station
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
$469
$598
Breslau Joint EMS and Fire Station
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
6,500
$469
$596
Total
27,577
27,577
27,577
27,577
27,577
27,577
27,577
27,577
27,577
34,077
34,077
34,077
34,077
34,077
36,209
Population
21,558
22,348
23,145
23,874
24,303
24,535
24,821
25,006
25,317
25,381
25,433
26,423
26,999
27,774
28,111
Per Capita Standard
1.2792
1.2340
1.1915
1.1551
1.1347
1.1240
1.1110
1.1028
1.0893
1.3426
1.3399
1.2897
1.2622
1.2269
1.2881
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
1.2114
Quality Standard
$456
Service Standard
$553
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
7,933
$ per Capita
$553
Eligible Amount
$4,384,331
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table B-6
Township of Woolwich
Fire Protection Services - Vehicles & Equipment
Service:
Fire Protection Services - Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
1986 E-One Platform Aerial Elmira
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$2,500,000
2002 Dependable Pumper/Tanker Elmira
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$1,700,000
1994 Freightliner Tanker
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$1,500,000
1996 Freightliner Pumper
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
$1,700,000
1997 Freightliner Dual Tanker
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$1,500,000
2019 Spartan Pumper/Tanker Maryhill
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$1,700,000
1999 Freightliner Pumper Maryhill
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
$725,000
2000 Freightliner Tanker Conestogo
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
$505,000
2023 KME Pumper ST. Jacobs
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$1,700,000
2001 Freightliner Pumper
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$1,700,000
2001 Freightliner Rescue Conestogo
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$1,300,000
2002 Freightliner Rescue Elmira
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$700,000
2006 ALF Pumper
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$1,700,000
2006 Dodge 3/4 Ton Truck
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$111,000
2006 GMC Sierra
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$72,500
2009 International Rescue Floradale
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$1,300,000
2011 Chevrolet Silverado LT
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$72,500
2012 Dodge Ram - White Spare Conestogo
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$72,500
2012 Fire Pumper/Tanker Truck Breslau
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$1,700,000
2013 Panther Rescue Truck MH/STJ
-
-
-
-
-
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$1,300,000
2015 Dependable Pumper Truck STJ
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$1,700,000
2015 Dodge Ram 1500
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$90,000
2018 Spartan Pumper/Tanker Conestogo
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$1,700,000
All-Terrain Vehicle St. Jacobs
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$30,200
2023 Polaris Ranger St. Jacobs
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$39,900
2023 Bearco Trailer St. Jacobs
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$7,000
2002 Pierce Aerial Breslau
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$1,900,000
1990 Pierce Pumper
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$1,700,000
2009 International Pumper Floradale
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$1,700,000
2010 International Tanker Floradale
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$1,700,000
2022 Dodge Ram Deputy Fire Chief
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$90,000
2023 Ford F150 Fire Chief
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$90,000
2006 Dodge Magnum (Fire Chief Vehicle)
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$72,500
1986 Ford Pumper
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$1,700,000
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-6 (Continued)
Township of Woolwich
Fire Protection Services - Vehicles & Equipment
Service:
Fire Protection Services - Vehicles & Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
1992 GMC Rescue
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$1,300,000
1993 GMC Rescue
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$1,300,000
Total
18
20
20
20
18
21
23
23
22
22
21
21
21
22
23
Population
21,558
22,348
23,145
23,874
24,303
24,535
24,821
25,006
25,317
25,381
25,433
26,423
26,999
27,774
28,111
Per Capita Standard
0.0008
0.0009
0.0009
0.0008
0.0007
0.0009
0.0009
0.0009
0.0009
0.0009
0.0008
0.0008
0.0008
0.0008
0.0008
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0008
Quality Standard
$1,255,975
Service Standard
$1,005
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
7,933
$ per Capita
$1,005
Eligible Amount
$7,970,920
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table B-7
Township of Woolwich
Fire Protection Services - Small Equipment and Gear
Service:
Fire Protection Services - Small Equipment and Gear
Unit Measure:
No. of equipment and gear
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/item)
Number of Equipped Fire Fighters:
Conestogo
21
24
24
24
24
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
27
27
27
$10,000
Elmira
31
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
34
34
34
$10,000
Floradale
15
18
18
18
18
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
23
25
$10,000
Maryhill
19
22
22
22
22
24
24
24
24
24
20
20
21
20
23
$10,000
St. Jacob's
24
26
26
26
26
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
$10,000
Breslau
17
19
19
19
19
20
20
20
20
20
20
22
23
25
25
$10,000
Fire Chief (Township and District)
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
7
7
$10,000
Deputy Fire Chief (Township and District)
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
7
7
7
$20,000
Other Equipment and Gear:
SCBA Masks
73
73
73
73
73
161
161
161
161
161
157
159
165
170
175
$650
SCBA Air Compressor
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
$70,000
SCBA Units
73
73
73
73
73
73
73
73
73
73
73
73
73
73
73
$10,000
SCBA Air Bottles
146
146
146
146
146
146
146
146
146
146
146
146
152
152
152
$2,500
SCBA RIT Units
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
6
6
$3,500
Thermal Imaging Cameras
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
$10,000
Ice & Water Equipment
-
-
-
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$15,000
Rope Rescue Equipment
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
6
$10,200
HazMat Equipment
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$15,000
Drone
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$23,000
Portable Radios
92
92
92
92
92
92
92
92
92
92
92
92
92
92
92
$10,000
Total
538
553
553
555
555
650
650
650
650
650
642
646
667
677
694
Population
21,558
22,348
23,145
23,874
24,303
24,535
24,821
25,006
25,317
25,381
25,433
26,423
26,999
27,774
28,111
Per Capita Standard
0.0250
0.0247
0.0239
0.0232
0.0228
0.0265
0.0262
0.0260
0.0257
0.0256
0.0252
0.0244
0.0247
0.0244
0.0247
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0249
Quality Standard
$6,425
Service Standard
$160
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
7,933
$ per Capita
$160
Eligible Amount
$1,269,201
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table B-8
Township of Woolwich
Parks and Recreation Services - Parkland Development
Service:
Parkland Development
Unit Measure:
Acres of Parkland
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Acre)
Park Class:
Connector (linear parks)
123.26
123.26
123.26
123.26
123.26
123.26
123.26
123.26
123.26
123.26
123.26
123.26
123.26
123.26
123.26
$5,000
Community Parks
84.26
84.26
84.26
84.26
84.26
84.26
84.26
84.26
84.26
84.26
84.26
84.26
84.26
84.26
84.26
$40,000
Specialized Park
27.77
27.77
27.77
27.77
27.77
27.77
27.77
27.77
27.77
27.77
27.77
27.77
27.77
27.77
27.77
$300,000
Neighbourhood Parks
17.03
17.03
17.03
17.03
17.03
17.03
17.03
17.03
17.03
17.03
17.03
17.03
30.89
30.89
32.74
$20,000
Natural Area/Open Space
298.53
298.53
298.53
298.53
298.53
298.53
298.53
298.53
298.53
298.53
298.53
298.53
298.53
298.53
299.52
$1,000
Total
550.85
550.85
550.85
550.85
550.85
550.85
550.85
550.85
550.85
550.85
550.85
550.85
564.71
564.71
567.55
Population
21,558
22,348
23,145
23,874
24,303
24,535
24,821
25,006
25,317
25,381
25,433
26,423
26,999
27,774
28,111
Per Capita Standard
0.0256
0.0246
0.0238
0.0231
0.0227
0.0225
0.0222
0.0220
0.0218
0.0217
0.0217
0.0208
0.0209
0.0203
0.0202
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0223
Quality Standard
$23,457
Service Standard
$523
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
7,933
$ per Capita
$523
Eligible Amount
$4,149,673
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table B-9
Township of Woolwich
Parks and Recreation Services - Parkland Amenities
Service:
Parkland Amenities
Unit Measure:
No. of parkland amenities
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/item)
Ball Diamond (lit)
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
$390,000
Ball Diamond (unlit)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$140,000
Playground - Accessible with Rubber Surfaces
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$868,000
Playgrounds with Rubber Surfaces
1
1
1
1
1
1
$225,000
Playground
21
21
21
21
20
20
20
20
20
19
19
19
19
19
20
$105,000
Soccer Pitch (lit & Irrigated)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$195,000
Soccer Pitch (unlit & Irrigated)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$45,000
Soccer Pitch (unlit)
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
$25,000
Multi-use Pad
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
$80,000
Skate Park (Bristow Park)
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$684,000
Splashpad
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$674,000
Tennis Court (lit)
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
$110,000
Tennis Court (unlit)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$80,000
Bridges
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
8
8
8
8
8
$225,000
Bandshell (Elmira)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$104,000
Dog Park - St. Jacobs
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$36,000
Dog Park - Elmira
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$82,000
Bandshell/Pavilion
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
12
12
12
14
14
$55,000
Breslau Fieldhouse
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$71,000
Breslau Concession
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$122,000
Maryhill Park Fieldhouse
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$92,000
Bloomingdale Park Fieldhouse
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$122,000
Gibson Park Washroom
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$493,000
Bolender Park Washroom
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$400,000
Bolender Park Washroom (prefab)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$131,000
Snider Park fieldhouse/washroom
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$200,000
Lions Park Fieldhouse/washroom
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$400,000
Total
83
83
83
83
84
85
86
86
86
89
90
91
91
93
96
Population
21,558
22,348
23,145
23,874
24,303
24,535
24,821
25,006
25,317
25,381
25,433
26,423
26,999
27,774
28,111
Per Capita Standard
0.0039
0.0037
0.0036
0.0035
0.0035
0.0035
0.0035
0.0034
0.0034
0.0035
0.0035
0.0034
0.0034
0.0033
0.0034
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0035
Quality Standard
$128,280
Service Standard
$449
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
7,933
$ per Capita
$449
Eligible Amount
$3,561,758
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table B-10
Township of Woolwich
Parks and Recreation Services - Recreation Facilities
Service:
Recreation Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Value/sq.ft.
with land,
site works,
etc.
Elmira Pool
11,540
11,540
11,540
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$605
$705
St. Jacobs Arena
28,000
28,000
28,000
28,000
28,000
28,000
28,000
28,000
28,000
28,000
28,000
28,000
28,000
28,000
28,000
$340
$431
Woolwich Community Service (Elmira)
1,008
1,008
1,008
1,008
194
194
194
194
194
194
-
-
-
-
-
$435
$517
Kiwanis House (Elmira)
1,494
1,494
1,494
1,494
1,494
1,494
1,494
1,494
1,494
1,494
1,494
1,494
1,494
1,494
1,494
$242
$304
Lawn Bowling Clubhouse (Elmira)
1,260
1,260
1,260
1,260
1,260
1,260
1,260
1,260
1,260
1,260
1,260
1,260
1,260
1,260
1,260
$194
$251
Elmira Lions Hall (24 Snyder Ave.)
11,000
11,000
11,000
11,000
11,000
11,000
11,000
11,000
11,000
11,000
11,000
11,000
11,000
11,000
11,000
$332
$404
Conestogo Clubhouse
1,962
1,962
1,962
1,962
1,962
1,962
1,962
1,962
1,962
1,962
1,962
1,962
1,962
1,962
1,962
$190
$246
Bloomingdale Community Centre
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
2,048
$315
$375
Maryhill Heritage Community Centre
3,818
3,818
3,818
3,818
3,818
3,818
3,818
3,818
3,818
3,818
3,818
3,818
3,818
3,818
3,818
$384
$452
Woolwich Memorial Community
Centre/Arena (Elmira)
117,455
117,455
117,455
117,455
117,455
117,455
117,455
117,455
117,455
117,455
117,455
117,455
117,455
117,455
117,455
$396
$474
Breslau Community Centre
17,814
17,814
17,814
17,814
17,814
17,814
17,814
17,814
17,814
17,814
17,814
17,814
17,814
17,814
17,814
$374
$467
Heidelburg Park
Washroom/Canteen/Concession
840
840
840
840
840
840
840
840
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$58
$92
Heidelberg Community Centre
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,237
2,237
2,237
2,237
2,237
2,237
2,237
$218
$269
Soccer Office (51st St., Elmira)
1,300
1,300
1,300
1,300
1,300
1,300
1,300
1,300
1,300
1,300
1,300
1,300
1,300
1,300
1,300
$136
$187
Elmira Park Equipment Storage
1,269
1,269
1,269
1,269
1,269
1,269
1,269
1,269
1,269
1,269
1,269
1,269
1,269
1,269
1,269
$349
$422
St. Jacob's Lions Hall
7,441
7,441
7,441
7,441
7,441
7,441
7,441
7,441
7,441
7,441
7,441
7,441
7,441
7,441
7,441
$252
$334
St. Jacob's Warehouse
13,787
13,787
13,787
13,787
13,787
13,787
13,787
13,787
13,787
13,787
13,787
13,787
13,787
13,787
13,787
$175
$249
Total
222,036
222,036
222,036
210,496
209,682
209,682
209,682
209,682
211,079
211,079
210,885
210,885
210,885
210,885
210,885
Population
21,558
22,348
23,145
23,874
24,303
24,535
24,821
25,006
25,317
25,381
25,433
26,423
26,999
27,774
28,111
Per Capita Standard
10.2995
9.9354
9.5933
8.8170
8.6278
8.5462
8.4478
8.3853
8.3374
8.3164
8.2918
7.9811
7.8108
7.5929
7.5019
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
8.5656
Quality Standard
$438
Service Standard
$3,750
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
7,933
$ per Capita
$3,750
Eligible Amount
$29,745,815
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Table B-11
Township of Woolwich
Parks and Recreation Services - Vehicles and Equipment
Service:
Parks & Recreation Vehicles and Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
1999 Kubota Tractor
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$33,400
00 Olympia Resurfacer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
$134,000
00 Olympia Resurfacer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
$233,000
2018 Olympia Ice Bear
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$233,000
2018 Olympia Millenium
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$134,000
04 Olympia Resurfacer Millienium
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$134,000
95 John Deere Tractor
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$75,700
06 John Deere Tractor
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$38,300
02 John Deere Tractor
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$30,000
13 GMC Sierra 1500 Pickup
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$72,500
13 GMC Sierra 1500 Pickup
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$72,500
13 Kubota Tractor Bloomingdale
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$39,700
2010 McKee Trailer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$7,700
00 GMC 1/2 Ton
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$72,500
04 GMC Sierra 1/2 Ton Pick up
1
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$72,500
06 GMC 3/4 Truck
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$72,500
11 Chev Silverado
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-
$72,500
WMC Emergency Generator
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$630,000
WMC Combined Heat and Power
Generator
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$1,200,000
2014 GMC Sierra 1/2 Ton Pickup
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$72,500
Scrubber
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$14,100
Ball Diamond Groomer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$11,300
2017 GMC Sierra 2500 #17
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$72,500
2010 Boom Lift Genie
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$68,200
2018 Kubato Tractor
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$74,300
2023 Ram 2500 #4
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$112,500
2022 Nissan Frontier #3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$74,900
2022 Ford Ranger #2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
$57,600
2021 Ford F-350 #21
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$89,500
2023 Chevrolet Bolt R#5
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$62,800
2021 Ford Transit Van #01
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$60,900
2023 Ford F-150 #6
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$81,700
2019 Kubota Zero Turn
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
$27,200
2020 Kubota Zero Turn
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
$28,000
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Schedule B-11 (Continued)
Township of Woolwich
Parks and Recreation Services - Vehicles and Equipment
Service:
Parks & Recreation Vehicles and Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles and equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
2003 John Deere mower
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$120,000
2021 Kubota Utility Vehicle
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
$29,800
2023 McFarlane Trailer
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$24,500
2023 McFarlane Trailer
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$11,900
2018 Miska Trailer
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
$7,400
2016 Miska Trailer
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$7,600
2008 Trailer
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$11,900
Total
14
16
16
17
19
19
19
20
21
23
25
26
29
30
36
Population
21,558
22,348
23,145
23,874
24,303
24,535
24,821
25,006
25,317
25,381
25,433
26,423
26,999
27,774
28,111
Per Capita Standard
0.0006
0.0007
0.0007
0.0007
0.0008
0.0008
0.0008
0.0008
0.0008
0.0009
0.0010
0.0010
0.0011
0.0011
0.0013
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0009
Quality Standard
$96,256
Service Standard
$87
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
7,933
$ per Capita
$87
Eligible Amount
$687,236
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-12
Township of Woolwich
Library Services - Facilities
Service:
Library Services - Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Bld'g
Value
($/sq.ft.)
Value/sq.ft.
with land,
site works,
etc.
St. Jacobs Library
1,470
1,470
1,470
1,470
1,470
1,470
1,470
1,470
1,470
1,470
1,470
1,470
1,470
1,470
1,470
$373
$507
Library Bloomingdale
450
450
450
450
450
450
450
450
450
450
450
450
450
450
450
$373
$479
Elmira Library
4,250
4,250
4,250
4,250
4,250
4,250
4,250
4,250
4,250
4,250
4,250
4,250
4,250
4,250
4,250
$373
$488
Total
6,170
6,170
6,170
6,170
6,170
6,170
6,170
6,170
6,170
6,170
6,170
6,170
6,170
6,170
6,170
Population
21,558
22,348
23,145
23,874
24,303
24,535
24,821
25,006
25,317
25,381
25,433
26,423
26,999
27,774
28,111
Per Capita Standard
0.2862
0.2761
0.2666
0.2584
0.2539
0.2515
0.2486
0.2467
0.2437
0.2431
0.2426
0.2335
0.2285
0.2222
0.2195
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.2481
Quality Standard
$492
Service Standard
$122
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
7,933
$ per Capita
$122
Eligible Amount
$967,985
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Schedule B-13
Township of Woolwich
Provincial Offences Act including By-law Enforcement - Facilities
Service:
Provincial Offences Act including By-law Enforcement - Facilities
Unit Measure:
sq.ft. of building area
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Value/sq.ft.
with land,
site works,
etc.
By-law Enforcement Facility Space
173
173
173
173
173
271
271
271
271
262
262
243
243
243
283
$412
Total
173
173
173
173
173
271
271
271
271
262
262
243
243
243
283
Population
21,558
22,348
23,145
23,874
24,303
24,535
24,821
25,006
25,317
25,381
25,433
26,423
26,999
27,774
28,111
Per Capita Standard
0.0080
0.0078
0.0075
0.0073
0.0071
0.0111
0.0109
0.0108
0.0107
0.0103
0.0103
0.0092
0.0090
0.0088
0.0101
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0093
Quality Standard
$411
Service Standard
$4
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
7,933
$ per Capita
$4
Eligible Amount
$30,304
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Schedule B-14
Township of Woolwich
Provincial Offences Act including By-law Enforcement - Vehicles, Equipment, & Gear
Service:
Provincial Offences Act including By-law Enforcement - Vehicles, Equipment & Gear
Unit Measure:
No. of Vehicles and Equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Value
($/item)
2014 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$49,000
2018 Body Cameras
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
2
2
2
2
2
$500
2023 Noise Meter
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$1,000
By-law Enforcement Officers
Equipment & Gear
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
$600
Total
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
5
5
7
Population
21,558
22,348
23,145
23,874
24,303
24,535
24,821
25,006
25,317
25,381
25,433
26,423
26,999
27,774
28,111
Per Capita Standard
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0001
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0001
Quality Standard
$20,300
Service Standard
$2
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
7,933
$ per Capita
$2
Eligible Amount
$16,104
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Table B-15
Township of Woolwich
Emergency Preparedness -Equipment
Service:
Emergency Preparedness - Equipment
Unit Measure:
No. of vehicles end equipment
Description
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 Value
($/Vehicle)
Breslau Siren - 15 Woolwich Street,
Breslau
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$58,000
St. Jacobs (Valleyview) Siren -
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$58,000
Elmira Siren - City Hall 24 Church
Street West
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$58,000
EOC - Emergency Generator - City
Hall 24 Church Street West
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$70,700
EOC - Emergency Generator -
Breslau 100 Andover Drive
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
$95,000
Total
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
Population
21,558
22,348
23,145
23,874
24,303
24,535
24,821
25,006
25,317
25,381
25,433
26,423
26,999
27,774
28,111
Per Capita Standard
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0002
0.0001
0.0001
0.0002
15 Year Average
2009 to 2023
Quantity Standard
0.0002
Quality Standard
$50,300
Service Standard
$10
D.C. Amount (before deductions)
10 Year
Forecast Population
7,933
$ per Capita
$10
Eligible Amount
$79,806
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Appendix C
Long-Term Capital and
Operating Cost Examination
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Appendix C: Long-Term Capital and Operating
Cost Examination
As a requirement of the D.C.A. under subsection 10 (2) (c), an analysis must be
undertaken to assess the long-term capital and operating cost impacts for the capital
infrastructure projects identified within the D.C. background study. As part of this
analysis, it was deemed necessary to isolate the incremental operating expenditures
directly associated with these capital projects, factor in cost savings attributable to
economies of scale or cost sharing where applicable and prorate the cost on a per unit
basis (i.e., sq.ft. of building space, per vehicle, etc.). This was undertaken through a
review of the Township's approved 2022 Financial Information Return (F.I.R.).
In addition to the operational impacts, over time the initial capital projects will require
replacement. This replacement of capital is often referred to as lifecycle cost. By
definition, lifecycle costs are all the costs that are incurred during the life of a physical
asset, from the time its acquisition is first considered, to the time it is taken out of
service for disposal or redeployment. Lifecycle costs were estimated by dividing the
growth-related costs by the average useful life. The useful life assumptions used for
each asset class are provided in Table C-1.
Table C-1
Average Useful Life by Asset Class
Asset
Lifecycle Cost Average
Useful Life
Facilities
50
Services Related to a
Highway
50
Water, Wastewater, and
Stormwater Linear
Services
75
Parkland Development
20
Vehicles
12 to 20
Small Equipment & Gear
10
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Table C-1 depicts the annual operating impact resulting from the proposed gross capital
projects at the time they are all in place. It is important to note that, while Municipal
program expenditures will increase with growth in population, the costs associated with
the new infrastructure (i.e., facilities) would be delayed until the time these works are in
place.
Table C-2
Operating and Capital Expenditure Impacts for Future Capital Expenditures
SERVICE
GROSS COST LESS
BENEFIT TO
EXISTING
ANNUAL LIFECYCLE
EXPENDITURES
ANNUAL
OPERATING
EXPENDITURES
TOTAL ANNUAL
EXPENDITURES
1.
Water Services
1.1
Distribution Systems
27,315,008
153,965
631,800
785,765
2.
Wastewater Services
2.1
Collection Systems
74,474,236
265,747
513,549
779,296
3.
Stormwater Services
3.1
Drainage Improvements
750,000
10,000
224,133
234,133
4.
Services Related to a Highway
4.1
Roads and related infrastructure, facilities, vehicles & equipment
101,940,740
1,006,634
1,771,665
2,778,299
5.
Fire Protection Services
5.1
Fire facilities, vehicles & equipment
9,073,040
257,630
805,072
1,062,702
6.
Parks and Recreation Services
6.1
Park development, amenities, trails, recreation facilities, vehicles & equipment
40,978,271
273,061
1,939,126
2,212,187
7.
Library Services
7.1
Library facilities and vehicles
2,391,811
15,500
11,086
26,586
8.
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
8.1
Facilities, vehicles and equipment
95,700
5,646
4,271
9,918
9.
Emergency Preparedness
9.1
Facilities, vehicles and equipment
70,000
7,000
12,474
19,474
Total
$257,088,805
$1,995,183
$5,913,176
$7,908,359
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Appendix D
D.C. Reserve Fund Policy
Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
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Appendix D: D.C. Reserve Fund Policy
D.1
Legislative Requirements
The Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended (D.C.A.) requires development
charge (D.C.) collections (and associated interest) to be placed in separate reserve
funds. Sections 33 through 36 of the D.C.A. provide the following regarding reserve
fund establishment and use:
- A municipality shall establish a reserve fund for each service to which the D.C.
by-law relates; subsection 7 (1), however, allows services to be grouped into
categories of services for reserve fund (and credit) purposes and for classes of
services to be established.
- The municipality shall pay each D.C. it collects into a reserve fund or funds to
which the charge relates.
- The money in a reserve fund shall be spent only for the "capital costs"
determined through the legislated calculation process (as per subsection 5 (1) 2
to 8).
- Money may be borrowed from the fund but must be paid back with interest (O.
Reg. 82/98, subsection 11 (1) defines this as Bank of Canada rate either on the
day the by-law comes into force or, if specified in the by-law, the first business
day of each quarter).
- D.C. reserve funds may not be consolidated with other municipal reserve funds
for investment purposes and may only be used as an interim financing source for
capital undertakings for which D.C.s may be spent (section 37).
Annually, the Treasurer of the municipality is required to provide Council with a financial
statement related to the D.C. by-law(s) and reserve funds. This statement must be
made available to the public and may be requested to be forwarded to the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Subsection 43 (2) and O. Reg. 82/98 prescribe the information that must be included in
the Treasurer's statement, as follows:
- opening balance;
- closing balance;
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- description of each service and/or service category for which the reserve fund
was established (including a list of services within a service category);
- transactions for the year (e.g., collections, draws) including each asset's capital
costs to be funded from the D.C. reserve fund and the manner for funding the
capital costs not funded under the D.C. by-law (i.e., non-D.C. recoverable cost
share and post-period D.C. recoverable cost share);
- for projects financed by D.C.s, the amount spent on the project from the D.C.
reserve fund and the amount and source of any other monies spent on the
project;
- amounts borrowed, purpose of the borrowing, and interest accrued during
previous year;
- amount and source of money used by the municipality to repay municipal
obligations to the D.C. reserve fund;
- list of credits by service or service category (outstanding at the beginning of the
year, given in the year, and outstanding at the end of the year by the holder);
- for credits granted under section 14 of the previous D.C.A., a schedule identifying
the value of credits recognized by the municipality, the service to which it applies,
and the source of funding used to finance the credit; and
- a statement as to compliance with subsection 59 (1) of the D.C.A., whereby the
municipality shall not impose, directly or indirectly, a charge related to a
development or a requirement to construct a service related to development,
except as permitted by the D.C.A. or another Act.
Recent changes arising from Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022) provide that
the Council shall make the statement available to the public by posting the statement on
the website or, if there is no such website, in the municipal office. In addition, Bill 109
introduced the following requirements which shall be included in the treasurer's
statement.
- For each service for which a development charge is collected during the year
- whether, as of the end of the year, the municipality expects to incur the
amount of capital costs that were estimated, in the relevant development
charge background study, to be incurred during the term of the applicable
development charge by-law, and
- if the answer to the above is no, the amount the municipality now expects to
incur and a statement as to why this amount is expected.
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- For any service for which a development charge was collected during the year
but in respect of which no money from a reserve fund was spent during the year,
a statement as to why there was no spending during the year.
Additionally, as per subsection 35 (3) of the D.C.A.:
35 (3) If a service is prescribed for the purposes of this subsection,
beginning in the first calendar year that commences after the service is
prescribed and in each calendar year thereafter, a municipality shall spend
or allocate at least 60 per cent of the monies that are in a reserve fund for
the prescribed service at the beginning of the year.
The services currently prescribed are water, wastewater, and services related to a
highway. Therefore, as of 2023, a municipality shall spend or allocate at least 60
percent of the monies in the reserve fund at the beginning of the year. There are
generally two ways in which a municipality may approach this requirement.
1. Include a schedule as part of the annual Treasurer's statement; or
2. Incorporate the information into the annual budgeting process.
Based upon the above, Figure D-1 and Attachments 1 and 2, set out the format for
which annual reporting to Council should be provided. Figure D-4 provides the
schedule for allocating reserve fund balances to projects.
Based upon the above, Tables D-1 to D-4, set out the format for which annual reporting
to Council should be provided. Table D-5 provides the schedule for allocating
prescribed reserve fund balances to projects.
D.2
D.C. Reserve Fund Application
Section 35 of the D.C.A. states that:
"The money in a reserve fund established for a service may be spent only for
capital costs determined under paragraphs 2 to 7 of subsection 5(1)."
This provision clearly establishes that reserve funds collected for a specific service are
only to be used for that service, or to be used as a source of interim financing of capital
undertakings for which a D.C. may be spent.
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Table D-1
Annual Treasurer's Statement of Development Charge Reserve Funds
Services to which the Development Charge Relates
Services
Related to a
Highway
Water
Services
Wastewater
Services
Stormwater
Services
Fire
Protection
Services
Parks and
Recreation
Services
Library
Services
Provincial
Offences Act
including By-
Law
Enforcement
Emergency
Preparedness
Opening Balance, January 1, ________
0
Plus:
Development Charge Collections
0
Accrued Interest
0
Repayment of Monies Borrowed from Fund and Associated Interest1
0
Sub-Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Less:
Amount Transferred to Capital (or Other) Funds2
0
Amounts Refunded
0
Amounts Loaned to Other D.C. Service Category for Interim Financing
0
Credits3
0
Sub-Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Closing Balance, December 31, ________
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1 Source of funds used to repay the D.C. reserve fund
2 See Attachment 1 for details
3 See Attachment 2 for details
The Township is compliant with s.s. 59.1 (1) of the Development Charges Act , whereby charges are not directly or indirectly imposed on development nor has a requirement to construct a service
related to development been imposed, except as permitted by the Development Charges Act or another Act.
Total
Description
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Table D-2
Annual Treasurer's Statement of Development Charge Reserve Funds
Amount Transferred to Capital (or Other) Funds - Capital Fund Transactions
D.C. Recoverable Cost Share
Non-D.C. Recoverable Cost Share
D.C. Forecast Period
Post D.C. Forecast Period
D.C. Reserve
Fund Draw
D.C. Debt
Financing
Grants,
Subsidies
Other
Contributions
Post-Period
Benefit/
Capacity Interim
Financing
Grants,
Subsidies
Other
Contributions
Other
Reserve/Reser
ve Fund Draws
Tax Supported
Operating Fund
Contributions
Rate Supported
Operating Fund
Contributions
Debt Financing
Grants,
Subsidies
Other
Contributions
Services Related to a Highway
Capital Cost Project 1
Capital Cost Project 2
Capital Cost Project 3
Sub-Total - Services Related to Highways
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Water Services
Capital Cost Project 1
Capital Cost Project 2
Capital Cost Project 3
Sub-Total - Water Services
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Wastewater Services
Capital Cost Project 1
Capital Cost Project 2
Capital Cost Project 3
Sub-Total - Wastewater Services
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Stormwater Services
Capital Cost Project 1
Capital Cost Project 2
Capital Cost Project 3
Sub-Total - Stormwater Services
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Fire Protection Services
Capital Cost Project 1
Capital Cost Project 2
Capital Cost Project 3
Sub-Total - Fire Protection Services
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Parks and Recreation Services
Capital Cost Project 1
Capital Cost Project 2
Capital Cost Project 3
Sub-Total - Parks and Recreation Services
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Library Services
Capital Cost Project 1
Capital Cost Project 2
Capital Cost Project 3
Sub-Total - Library Services
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
Capital Cost Project 1
Capital Cost Project 2
Capital Cost Project 3
Sub-Total - Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Emergency Preparedness
Capital Cost Project 1
Capital Cost Project 2
Capital Cost Project 3
Sub-Total - Emergency Prepardeness
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Capital Fund Transactions
Gross Capital
Cost
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Table D-3
Annual Treasurer's Statement of Development Charge Reserve Funds
Amount Transferred to Operating (or Other) Funds - Operating Fund Transactions
D.C. Reserve Fund Draw
Post D.C. Forecast Period
Non-D.C. Recoverable Cost Share
Operating Fund Transactions
Principal
Interest
Principal
Interest
Source
Principal
Interest
Source
Services Related to a Highway
Capital Cost Project 1
Capital Cost Project 2
Capital Cost Project 3
Sub-Total - Services Related to a Highway
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Water Services
Capital Cost Project 1
Capital Cost Project 2
Capital Cost Project 3
Sub-Total - Water
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Wastewater Services
Capital Cost Project 1
Capital Cost Project 2
Capital Cost Project 3
Sub-Total - Wastewater
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Stormwater Services
Capital Cost Project 1
Capital Cost Project 2
Capital Cost Project 3
Sub-Total - Stormwater
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Fire Protection Services
Capital Cost Project 1
Capital Cost Project 2
Capital Cost Project 3
Sub-Total - Fire Protection Services
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Parks and Recreation Services
Capital Cost Project 1
Capital Cost Project 2
Capital Cost Project 3
Sub-Total - Parks and Recreation Services
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Library Services
Capital Cost Project 1
Capital Cost Project 2
Capital Cost Project 3
Sub-Total - Library Services
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
Capital Cost Project 1
Capital Cost Project 2
Capital Cost Project 3
Sub-Total - Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Emergency Preparedness
Capital Cost Project 1
Capital Cost Project 2
Capital Cost Project 3
Sub-Total - Emergency Preparedness
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Annual Debt
Repayment
Amount
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Table D-4
Annual Treasurer's Statement of Development Charge Reserve Funds
Statement of Credit Holder Transactions
Credit Holder
Applicable D.C.
Reserve Fund
Credit Balance
Outstanding
Beginning of
Year ________
Additional
Credits
Granted During
Year
Credits Used
by Holder
During Year
Credit Balance
Outstanding
End of Year
________
Credit Holder A
Credit Holder B
Credit Holder C
Credit Holder D
Credit Holder E
Credit Holder F
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Table D-5
Annual Treasurer's Statement of Development Charge Reserve Funds
Statement of Reserve Fund Balance Allocations
Service:
Water
Balance in Reserve Fund at Beginning of Year:
60% of Balance to be Allocated (at a minimum):
Projects to Which Funds Will be Allocated
Project Description
Project Number
Total Growth-related Capital
Cost Remaining to be
Funded
Share of Growth-related
Cost Allocated to Date
Share of Growth-related Cost
Allocated - Current Year
Project Number 1
Project Number 2
Project Number 3
Project Number 4
Total
$0
$0
$0
Service:
Wastewater
Balance in Reserve Fund at Beginning of Year:
60% of Balance to be Allocated (at a minimum):
Projects to Which Funds Will be Allocated
Project Description
Project Number
Total Growth-related Capital
Cost Remaining to be
Funded
Share of Growth-related
Cost Allocated to Date
Share of Growth-related Cost
Allocated - Current Year
Project Number 1
Project Number 2
Project Number 3
Project Number 4
Total
$0
$0
$0
Service:
Services Related to a
Highway
Balance in Reserve Fund at Beginning of Year:
60% of Balance to be Allocated (at a minimum):
Projects to Which Funds Will be Allocated
Project Description
Project Number
Total Growth-related Capital
Cost Remaining to be
Funded
Share of Growth-related
Cost Allocated to Date
Share of Growth-related Cost
Allocated - Current Year
Project Number 1
Project Number 2
Project Number 3
Project Number 4
Total
$0
$0
$0
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Table D-6
Annual Treasurer's Statement of Development Charge Reserve Funds
Description of the Service (or Class of Service) for which each Development Charge Reserve Fund was Established
Service
Description
Services Related to a Highway
The fund is used for growth-related projects for roads, bridges, structures, active
transportation, streetlights, sidewalks, and other related road infrastructure, related
facilities, vehicles, and equipment
Fire Protection Services
The fund is used for growth-related projects supporting fire protection services,
including facilities, vehicles, equipment, and gear
Parks and Recreation Services
The fund is used for growth-related projects related to parkland development, parkland
amenities, recreational trails, parkland buildings, recreation facilities, and parks &
recreation vehicles and equipment
Library Services
The fund is used for growth-related projects including library facilities, furniture,
shelving, collection materials, and other related library infrastructure
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
The fund is used for growth-related projects including facilities, vehicles, and
equipment
Emergency Preparedness
The fund is used for growth-related projects including equipment
Wastewater Services
The fund is used for growth-related projects for wastewater collection systems and
related related infrastructure
Water Services
The fund is used for growth-related projects for water distribution systems and related
infrastructure
Stormwater Services
The fund is used for growth-related projects for the Weigel and South stormwater
drainage improvements
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Appendix E
Local Service Policy
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Appendix E: Local Service Policy
The following sets out the Township's General Policy Guidelines on local service
funding for Water, Wastewater, Services Related to a Highway, Stormwater
Management, and Parkland Development. The guidelines outline, in general terms, the
size and nature of engineered infrastructure that is considered as a local service, to be
emplaced by landowners, pursuant to a development agreement.
For the purposes of these guidelines, engineered infrastructure may include, but not
limited to, such items as: roads, boulevards, medians, trees, landscaping, railings,
safety barricades, driveway aprons, intersections, intersection control measures (e.g.
traffic signals, roundabouts, etc.), streetlights, noise abatement measures, active
transportation measures, associated land acquisition, retaining walls, sidewalks,
walkways (includes constructed or naturalized), cycling facilities (includes bike routes,
bike lanes and bike paths), trails (includes multi-use), underground services (e.g.
sanitary, water, storm and cellar drains and individual service laterals), pumping
stations, stormwater management facilities and networks, culverts, water crossing
structures, guiderail, etc.
The following policy guidelines are general principles by which staff will be guided in
considering development applications. However, each application will be considered, in
the context of these policy guidelines as subsection 59(2) of the D.C.A. on its own
merits having regard to, among other factors, the nature, type and location of the
development and any existing and proposed development in the surrounding area, as
well as the location and type of services required and their relationship to the proposed
development and to existing and proposed development in the area.
If any engineered infrastructure that is a requirement of a development agreement and
does not add any additional capacity over and above the capacity requirement for a
specific development as defined by the municipal servicing standards, then the
engineered infrastructure is a direct developer responsibility and as a Local Service.
A. WATER SERVICES
1. Watermains and Pumping Stations
a) Watermains internal to a plan of subdivision, that are 300mm in diameter
or smaller, including all costs related to the required depth of the
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watermain (including restoration) - direct developer responsibility under
s.59 of the D.C.A. as a local service.
b) Watermain oversizing (including watermain pipe and valves only), internal
to a plan of subdivision, greater than 300mm in diameter - include in the
D.C. calculation and shall be the difference between the construction cost
of the actual pipe diameter and the cost of a 300mm pipe diameter,
including a 15% engineering fee.
c) Connections to trunk mains and pumping stations, whether internal to a
plan of subdivision, or within the area to which a plan relates, and required
to service specific development areas - direct developer responsibility
under s.59 of the D.C.A. as a local service.
B. WASTEWATER SERVICES
1. Sanitary Sewers and Pumping Stations
a) Sanitary sewers internal to a plan of subdivision, that are 375mm in
diameter or smaller, including all costs related to the required depth of the
sanitary sewer (including restoration) - direct responsibility under s.59 of
the D.C.A. as a local service.
b) Sanitary sewer oversizing (including sewer pipe only), internal to a plan of
subdivision, greater than 375mm in diameter - include in the D.C.
calculation and shall be the difference between the construction cost of
the actual pipe diameter and the cost of a 375mm pipe diameter, including
a 15% engineering fee.
c) Local pumping stations, whether internal to a plan of subdivision, or within
the area to which a plan relates, and required to service specific
development areas - direct developer responsibility under s.59 of the
D.C.A. as a local service.
d) If a local pumping station is internal to a plan of subdivision, or within the
area to which a plan relates, and serves multiple developments the costs
are to be shared between developers, as a private cost sharing
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agreement, or included in an area-specific D.C. By-Law for recovery from
the benefitting development areas, on a flow area or proportional basis.
e) Connections to collectors and pumping stations, whether internal to a plan
of subdivision, or within the area to which a plan relates, and required to
service specific development areas - direct developer responsibility under
s.59 of the D.C.A. as a local service.
C. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
1. Storm Sewers
a) Storm sewers internal to a plan of subdivision, including all costs related to
the required depth of the storm sewer (including restoration) sized to
accommodate existing drainage conditions from external lands - direct
developer responsibility under s.59 of the D.C.A. as a local service.
b) Oversizing of storm sewers (including the sewer pipe, maintenance holes
and/or outfall structures only), internal to a plan of subdivision, required to
accommodate post develop - included in the D.C. calculation and shall be
difference between the construction costs of the actual pipe diameter
maintenance holes and/or outfall structure(s) and local service
infrastructure, including a 15% engineering fee.
2. Stormwater Management
a) Stormwater facilities for quality and/or quantity management, (including
downstream erosion works, land and all associated infrastructure, such as
landscaping and perimeter fencing, restoration requirements), internal to a
plan of subdivision, or within the area to which the plan relates, sized to
accommodate existing drainage conditions from external lands and post
drainage conditions from the site - direct developer responsibility under
s.59 of D.C.A. as a local service.
b) If a regional stormwater facility is internal to a plan of subdivision, or within
the area to which a plan relates, and serves multiple developments, sized
to accommodate post drainage conditions from the catchment area, costs
are to be shared between developers, as a private cost sharing
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agreement, or included in an area-specific D.C. By-Law for recovery from
the benefitting development areas, on a flow area or proportional basis.
c) The Weigel and South Drain Improvements required due to growth,
included in D.C. calculation to the extent permitted under s.5(1) of the
D.C.A. (dependent on local circumstances).
D. SERVICES RELATED TO A HIGHWAY
A highway and services related to a highway are intended for the transportation of
people and goods via many different modes including, but not limited to passenger
automobiles, commercial vehicles, transit vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. The
highway shall consist of all land and associated infrastructure built to support (or
service) this movement of people and goods regardless of the mode of transportation
employed, thereby achieving a complete street. A complete street is the concept
whereby a highway is planned, designed, operated, and maintained to enable
pedestrians, cyclists, public transit users and motorists to safely and comfortably be
moved, thereby allowing for the efficient movement of persons and goods.
1. Local and Collector Roads (including land)
a) Collector Roads Internal to Development, inclusive of all land and
associated infrastructure - direct developer responsibility under s.59 of the
D.C.A. as a local service.
b) Collector Roads External to Development, inclusive of all land and
associated infrastructure - if needed to support a specific development or
required to link with the area to which the plan relates, direct developer
responsibility under s.59 of the D.C.A.; otherwise, included in D.C.
calculation to the extent permitted under s.5(1) of the D.C.A. (dependent
on local circumstances).
c) All local roads (26m ROW) are considered to be the developer's
responsibility.
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2. Arterial Roads
a) New, widened, extended, or upgraded arterial roads, inclusive of all
associated infrastructure: Included as part of road costing funded through
D.C.A., s.5(1).
b) Land acquisition for arterial roads on existing rights-of-way to achieve a
complete street: dedication under the Planning Act provisions (s. 41, 51
and s. 53) through development lands; in area with limited development:
included in D.C.s.
c) Land acquisition for arterial roads on new rights-of-way to achieve a
complete street: dedication, where possible, under the Planning Act
provisions (s. 51 and s. 53) through development lands up to the ROW
specified in the Official Plan.
d) Land acquisition beyond normal dedication requirements to achieve
transportation corridors as services related to highways including grade
separation infrastructure for the movement of pedestrians, cyclists, public
transit and/or railway vehicles: included in D.C.s.
3. Traffic Control Systems, Signals, and Intersection Improvements
a) On new arterial roads and arterial road improvements unrelated to a
specific development: included as part of road costing funded through
D.C.s.
b) On non-arterial roads, or for any private site entrances or entrances to
specific development: direct developer responsibility under s.59 of D.C.A.
(as a local service).
c) On arterial or collector road intersections with Regional roads: include in
Region D.C.s or in certain circumstances, may be a direct developer
responsibility
d) Intersection improvements, new or modified signalization, signal timing &
optimization plans, area traffic studies for highways attributed to growth
and unrelated to a specific development: included in D.C. calculation as
permitted under s.5(1) of the D.C.A.
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4. Streetlights
a) Streetlights on new arterial roads and arterial road improvements:
considered part of the complete street and included as part of the road
costing funded through D.C.s or in exceptional circumstances, may be
direct developer responsibility through local service provisions (s.59 of
D.C.A.).
b) Streetlights on non-arterial roads internal to development: considered part
of the complete street and included as a direct developer responsibility
under s. 59 of the D.C.A. (as a local service).
c) Streetlights on non-arterial roads external to development, needed to
support a specific development or required to link with the area to which
the plan relates: considered part of the complete street and included as a
direct developer responsibility under s. 59 of the D.C.A. (as a local
service).
5. Transportation Related Pedestrian and Cycling Facilities
a) Sidewalks, multi-use trails, cycle tracks, and bike lanes, inclusive of all
required infrastructure, located within arterial roads, Regional roads, and
provincial highway corridors: considered part of the complete street and
included in D.C.s, or, in exceptional circumstances, may be direct
developer responsibility through local service provisions (s.59 of D.C.A.).
b) Sidewalks, multi-use trails, cycle tracks, and bike lanes, inclusive of all
required infrastructure, located within or linking to non-arterial road
corridors internal to development: considered part of the complete street
and included as a direct developer responsibility under s. 59 of the D.C.A.
(as a local service).
c) Other sidewalks, multi-use trails, cycle tracks, and bike lanes, inclusive of
all required infrastructure, located within non-arterial road corridors
external to development and needed to support a specific development or
required to link with the area to which the plan relates: direct developer
responsibility under s.59 of D.C.A. (as a local service).
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d) Multi-use trails (not associated with a road), inclusive of all land and
required infrastructure, that go beyond the function of a (parkland)
recreational trail and form part of the Township's active transportation
network for cycling and/or walking: included in transportation D.C.s.
6. Noise Abatement Measures
a) Noise abatement measures external and internal to development where it
is related to, or a requirement of a specific development: direct developer
responsibility under s.59 of D.C.A. (as a local service).
b) Noise abatement measures on new arterial roads and arterial road
improvements abutting an existing community and unrelated to a specific
development: included as part of road costing funded through D.C.s.
E. PARKLAND DEVELOPMENT
1. Recreational Trails
a) Recreational trails (Multi-use trails) that do not form part of the Township's
active transportation network, and their associated infrastructure
(landscaping, bridges, trail surface, etc.), are included in parks and
recreation D.C.s.
b) Recreational trails (Multi-use trails), and their associated infrastructure
(landscaping, bridges, trail surface, etc.) that do not form part of the
Township's active transportation network, located internal or external to
development and needed to support a specific development or required to
link with the area to which the plan relates: direct developer responsibility
under s.59 of D.C.A. (as a local service)
2. Parkland
c) Parkland Development for Community Parks, Neighbourhood Parks and
Parkettes: direct developer responsibility to provide at base condition
(graded, sodded, servicing stubs, and perimeter fencing).
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d) Land development in addition to work performed prior to dedication,
program facilities, amenities, and furniture, within parkland: included in
D.C.s.
3. Landscape, buffer blocks, features, cul-de-sac islands, berms, grade transition
areas, walkway connection to adjacent arterial roads, open space, etc.
The cost of developing all landscape buffer blocks, landscape features, cul-de-
sac islands, berms, grade transition areas, walkway connections to adjacent
arterial roads, open space and other remnant pieces of land conveyed to the
Township shall be a direct developer responsibility as a local service. Such costs
include but are not limited to:
a) pre-grading, sodding, or seeding, supply and installation of amended
topsoil, (to the Township's required depth), landscape features, perimeter
fencing and amenities and all planting.
b) Perimeter fencing to the Township standard located on the public property
side of the property line adjacent land uses (such as but limited to arterial
roads) as directed by the Township.
4. Natural Heritage Systems (N.H.S.)
N.H.S. includes engineered and in situ stream corridors, natural buffers for
woodlots, wetland remnants, etc. as well as sub watersheds within the
boundaries of the Township. Direct developer responsibility as a local service
provision including but not limited to the following:
a) Riparian planting and landscaping requirements (as required by the
Township, Conservation Authority or other authorities having jurisdiction)
as a result of creation of, or construction within in the N.H.S. and
associated buffers.
b) Perimeter fencing of the N.H.S. to the Township standard located on the
public property side of the property line adjacent land uses (residential,
industrial, commercial) as required by the Township.
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Appendix F
Asset Management Plan
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Appendix F: Asset Management Plan
The recent changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended (D.C.A.) (new
subsection 10 (2) (c.2)) require that the background study must include an asset
management plan (A.M.P.) related to new infrastructure. Section 10 (3) of the D.C.A.
provides:
"The asset management plan shall,
(a) deal with all assets whose capital costs are proposed to be funded under
the development charge by-law;
(b) demonstrate that all the assets mentioned in clause (a) are financially
sustainable over their full life cycle;
(c) contain any other information that is prescribed; and
(d) be prepared in the prescribed manner."
In regard to the above, section 8 of the regulations was amended to include subsections
(2), (3), and (4) which set out specific detailed requirements for transit (only). For all
services except transit, there are no prescribed requirements at this time, thus requiring
the municipality to define the approach to include in the background study.
At a broad level, the A.M.P. provides for the long-term investment in an asset over its
entire useful life along with the funding. The schematic below identifies the costs for an
asset through its entire lifecycle. For growth-related works, the majority of capital costs
will be funded by the development charge (D.C.). Non-growth-related expenditures will
then be funded from non-D.C. revenues as noted below. During the useful life of the
asset, there will be minor maintenance costs to extend the life of the asset along with
additional program-related expenditures to provide the full services to the residents. At
the end of the life of the asset, it will be replaced by non-D.C. financing sources.
It should be noted that with the recent passing of the Infrastructure for Jobs and
Prosperity Act (I.J.P.A.) municipalities are now required to complete A.M.P.s, based on
certain criteria, which are to be completed by 2022 for core municipal services and 2024
for all other services. The amendments to the D.C.A. do not require municipalities to
complete these A.M.P.s (required under I.J.P.A.) for the D.C. background study, rather
the D.C.A. requires that the D.C. background study include information to show the
assets to be funded by the D.C. are sustainable over their full lifecycle.
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Purchase
Install
Commission
Operate
Maintain
Monitor
(Throughout Life
of Assets)
(To End of
Useful Life)
Removal/Decommission
Disposal
New Assets
Replacement Assets
Reserves/Reserve Funds
Debentures
User Fees
Grants
Other
Proceeds on Disposal
Funding of Disposal /
Decommissioning Costs
Operating Budget
Financing Methods
Purchase
Install
Commission
Operate
Maintain
Monitor
(Throughout Life
of Assets)
(To End of
Useful Life)
Removal/Decommission
Disposal
In 2012, the Province developed Building Together: Guide for municipal asset
management plans which outlines the key elements for an A.M.P., as follows:
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State of local infrastructure: asset types, quantities, age, condition, financial
accounting valuation and replacement cost valuation.
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Desired levels of service: defines levels of service through performance
measures and discusses any external trends or issues that may affect expected
levels of service or the municipality's ability to meet them (for example, new
accessibility standards, climate change impacts).
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Asset management strategy: the asset management strategy is the set of
planned actions that will seek to generate the desired levels of service in a
sustainable way, while managing risk, at the lowest lifecycle cost.
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Financing strategy: having a financial plan is critical for putting an A.M.P. into
action. By having a strong financial plan, municipalities can also demonstrate
that they have made a concerted effort to integrate the A.M.P. with financial
planning and municipal budgeting and are making full use of all available
infrastructure financing tools.
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Commensurate with the above, the Township prepared an A.M.P. in 2022 for its existing
core infrastructure assets; however, it did not take into account future growth-related
assets. As a result, the asset management requirement for the D.C. must be
undertaken in the absence of this information.
In recognition to the schematic above, the following table (presented in 2023$) has
been developed to provide the annualized expenditures and revenues associated with
new growth. Note that the D.C.A. does not require an analysis of the non-D.C. capital
needs or their associated operating costs so these are omitted from the table below. As
well, as all capital costs included in the D.C. eligible capital costs are not included in the
Township's A.M.P., the present infrastructure gap and associated funding plan have not
been considered at this time. Hence the following does not represent a fiscal impact
assessment (including future tax/rate increases) but provides insight into the potential
affordability of the new assets:
1. The non-D.C. recoverable portion of the projects that will require financing from
municipal financial resources (i.e., rates, fees, etc.). This amount has been
presented on an annual debt charge amount based on 20-year financing.
2. Lifecycle costs for the 2024 D.C. capital works have been presented based on a
sinking fund basis. The assets have been considered over their estimated useful
lives.
3. Incremental operating costs for the D.C. services (only) have been included.
4. The resultant total annualized expenditures are approximately $14.7 million.
5. Consideration was given to the potential new tax and user fee revenue which will
be generated as a result of new growth. These revenues will be available to
assist in financing the expenditures above. The new operating revenues are
$5.43 million. This additional revenue would increase the existing revenues from
$62.82 million to $68.25.
6. In consideration of the above, the capital plan is deemed to be financially
sustainable.
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Table F-1
Township of Woolwich
Asset Management - Future Expenditures and Associated Revenues
2024$
2033 (Total)
Expenditures (Annualized)
Annual Debt Payment on Non-Growth Related
Capital1
$4,202,401
Annual Debt Payment on Post Period Capital2
$2,567,606
Annual Lifecycle
$1,995,183
Incremental Operating Costs (for D.C. Services)
$5,913,176
Total Expenditures
$14,678,366
Revenue (Annualized)
Total Existing Revenue3
$62,819,720
Incremental Tax and Non-Tax Revenue (User
Fees, Fines, Licences, etc.)
$5,430,355
Total Revenues
$68,250,075
3 As per Sch. 10 of FIR
1 Non-Growth Related component of Projects
2 Interim Debt Financing for Post Period Benefit
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Appendix G
Proposed D.C. By-law -
Services Related to Highway
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The Corporation of the Township of Woolwich
By-law No.
A By-law for the Imposition of Development Charges for Services Related to a
Highway
WHEREAS the Township of Woolwich will experience growth through development
and re-development; and
AND WHEREAS development and re-development requires the provision of physical
and social services by the Township of Woolwich; and
AND WHEREAS The Township of Woolwich has determined that the development of
lands within the Township will increase the need for municipal services and Council has
confirmed its intent to provide the said services; and
AND WHEREAS Council desires to ensure that the capital cost of meeting growth-
related demands for or burden on municipal services does not place an excessive
financial burden on the Township of Woolwich or its existing taxpayers while at the
same time ensuring new taxpayers contribute no more than the net capital cost
attributable to providing the current level of municipal services; and
AND WHEREAS the Development Charges Act, 1997 (the "Act") provides that the
council of a municipality may by by-law impose development charges against land to
pay for increased capital costs required because of increased needs for services; and
WHEREAS a development charge background study has been completed in
accordance with the Act and the background study and draft proposed bylaw be made
available to the public and such documents were made available to the public 60 days
prior to the passage of the bylaw and at least two (2) weeks prior to the public meeting
required pursuant to Section 12 of the Act; and;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Woolwich has
given notice of and held a public meeting on the 28th day of May, 2024 in accordance
with the Act and the regulations thereto; and
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WHEREAS any person who attended the public meeting was afforded an opportunity to
make representations and the public generally were afforded an opportunity to make
written submissions relating to the proposed by-law; and
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich Council resolved on May 28,
2024, that it is the intention of Council to ensure that the increase in need for services
identified in connection with the enactment of the by-law will be met; and
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich Council resolved on May 28,
2024, that no further public meeting be required, and that this by-law be brought forward
for enactment; and
WHEREAS Section 2(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997 ("Act") enables the
Council of a municipality to pass By-laws to impose development charges against lands
located in the Township to pay for increased capital costs where the development of the
land would increase the need for municipal services as designated in the By-law and
the development requires one or more of the actions set out in Section 2(2) of the Act;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
WOOLWICH ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. INTERPRETATION
1.1
In this By-law the following items shall have the corresponding meanings
"Act" means the Development Charges Act, as amended from time to time
and includes the Regulations passed under the Act, as amended from
time to time;
"Accessory Use" means where used to describe a use, building, or
structure that the use, building or structure is naturally and normally
incidental, subordinate in purpose of floor area or both, and exclusively
devoted to a principal use, building or structure;
"Affordable Housing" means dwelling units and incidental facilities,
primarily for persons of low and moderate income, that meets the
requirements of any program for such purpose as administered by any
agency of the Federal or Provincial government, and/or the Region of
Waterloo and for which an agreement has been entered into with the
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Region of Waterloo with respect to the provisions of such dwelling units
and facilities;
"Affordable Residential Unit" means a residential unit that meets the
criteria set out in subsection 4.1 of the Act
"Apartment Unit" means any residential unit within a building containing
three or more dwelling units where access to each residential unit is
obtained through a common entrance or entrances from the street level
and the residential units are connected by an interior corridor, and
includes Stacked Townhouses;
"Attainable Residential Unit" means a residential unit that meets the
criteria set out in subsection 4.1 of the Act;
"Back-to-Back Townhouse Dwelling" means a building containing three or
more dwelling units separated vertically by a common wall, including a
rear common wall, that do not have rear yards;
"bedroom" means a habitable room larger than seven square metres,
including a den, study, or other similar area, but does not include a
bathroom, living room, dining room or kitchen;
"Benefiting Area" means an area defined by map, plan, or legal
description in a front-ending agreement as an area that will receive a
benefit from the construction of a service;
"Board of Education" has the same meaning as set out in the Education
Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. E.2, as amended, or any successor thereof;
"Bona Fide Farm Uses" means the proposed development will qualify as a
farm business operating with a valid Farm Business Registration Number
issued by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and
be assessed in the Farmland Realty Tax Class by the Ontario Property
Assessment Corporation;
"Building Code Act" means the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, as
amended, or any successor thereof;
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"Capital Cost" means costs incurred or proposed to be incurred by the
municipality or a local board thereof directly or by others on behalf of and
as authorized by the municipality or local board,
a) to acquire land or an interest in land, including a leasehold interest,
b) to improve land,
c) to acquire, lease, construct or improve buildings and structures,
d) to acquire, construct or improve facilities including,
i.
furniture and equipment other than computer equipment, and
ii.
material acquired for circulation, reference or information
purposes by a library board as defined in the Public Libraries
Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. P.44, as amended, or any
successor thereof; and
iii.
rolling stock with an estimated useful life of seven years or
more, and
"Commercial" means any use of land, structures, or buildings for the
purposes of buying or selling commodities and services, but does not
include industrial or agricultural uses, but does include hotels, motels,
motor inns and boarding, lodging and rooming houses;
"Cannabis Plant" means a plant that belongs to the genus "Cannabis."
"Cannabis Production Facilities" means a Building, or part thereof,
designed, used, or intended to be used for one or more of the following:
cultivation, growing, propagation, production, processing, harvesting,
testing, alteration, destruction, storage, packaging, shipment, or
distribution of Cannabis where a licence, permit, or authorization has been
issued under applicable federal law but does not include a building or part
thereof solely designed, used, or intended to be used for retail sales of
Cannabis;
"Charitable Dwelling" means a residential building, a part of a residential
building or the residential portion of a mixed-use building maintained and
operated by a corporation approved under the Charitable Institutions Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. C.9, for persons requiring residential, specialized or group
care and charitable dwelling includes a children's residence under the
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Child and Family Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.11, a home or a joint
home under the Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c. H.13, an institution under the Mental Hospitals Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.8,
a nursing home under the subsection 2 (1) of the Long-Term Care Homes
Act, 2007;
"Correctional Group Home" means a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building containing a single housekeeping unit
supervised on a 24-hour basis on site by agency staff on a shift rotation
basis, and funded wholly or in part by any government or its agency, or by
public subscription or donation, or by any combination thereof, and
licensed, approved or supervised by the Province of Ontario as a
detention or correctional facility under any general or special act and
amendments or replacement thereto. A correction group home may
contain an office provided that the office is used only for the operation of
the correctional group home in which it is located. A correctional group
home shall not include any detention facility operated or supervised by the
Federal Government nor any correctional institution or secure custody and
detention facility operated by the Province of Ontario;
"Council" means the Council of the municipality;
"Development" means the construction, erection or placing of one or more
buildings or structures on land or the making of an addition or alteration to
a building or structure that the effect of increasing the size of usability
thereof, and includes redevelopment;
"Development Charge" means a charge imposed with respect to this By-
law;
"Dwelling Unit" means any part of a building or structure used, designed,
or intended to be used as a domestic establishment in which one or more
persons may sleep and are provided with culinary and sanitary facilities for
their exclusive use;
"Existing" means the number, use and size that existed as of the date the
date of the first building;
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"Farm Building" means all or part of a building; that does not contain any
area used for residential occupancy, that is associated with and located on
land devoted to the practice of farming and that is used essentially for the
housing of equipment or livestock or the production, storage or processing
of agricultural and horticultural produce or feeds. Examples include
encompassing barns, silos, and other ancillary development to an
agricultural use;
"Gross Floor Area" means:
(a) in the case of a residential building or structure, the total area of all
floors above grade of a dwelling unit measured between the outside
surfaces of exterior walls or between the outside surfaces of
exterior walls and the centre line of party walls dividing the dwelling
unit from any other dwelling unit or other portion of a building; and
(b) in the case of a non-residential building or structure, or in the case
of a mixed-use building or structure in respect of the non-residential
portion thereof, the total area of all building floors above or below
grade measured between the outside surfaces of the exterior walls,
or between the outside surfaces of exterior walls and the centre line
of party walls dividing a non-residential use and a residential use,
except for:
i.
a room or enclosed area within the building or structure
above or below that is used exclusively for the
accommodation of heating, cooling, ventilating, electrical,
mechanical or telecommunications equipment that service
the building;
ii.
loading facilities above or below grade; and
iii.
a part of the building or structure below grade that is used for
the parking of motor vehicles or for storage or other
accessory use
"Existing Industrial" means an Industrial Building or structure existing on a
site as of the date this by-laws comes into effect, or the first building or
structures constructed on a vacant site pursuant to site plan approval
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under section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended,
or any successor thereof, subsequent to this by-law, for which full
development charges were paid;
"Group Home" means a residential building or the residential portion of a
mixed-use building containing a single housekeeping unit which may or
may not be supervised on a 24-hour basis on site by agency staff on a
shift rotation basis, and funded wholly or in part by any government or its
agency, or by public subscription or donation, or by any combination
thereof and licensed, approved or supervised by the Province of Ontario
for the accommodation of persons under any general or special act and
amendments or replacements thereto. A group home may contain an
office provided that the office is used only for the operation of the group
home in which it is located;
"Hospice" means a building or portion of a mixed-use building designed
and intended to provide palliative care and emotional support to the
terminally ill in a home or homelike setting so that quality of life is
maintained, and family members may be active participants in care;
"Industrial" means lands, buildings or structures used or designed or
intended for use for manufacturing, processing, fabricating or assembly of
raw goods, warehousing, or bulk storage of goods, and includes office
uses and the sale of commodities to the general public where such uses
are accessory to an industrial use, but does not include the sale of
commodities to the general public through a warehouse club;
"Institutional" means development of a building or structure intended for
use:
i.
as a long-term care home within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of
the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2021;
ii.
as a retirement home within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of the
Retirement Homes Act, 2010;
iii.
by any institution of the following post-secondary institutions for the
objects of the institution:
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a) a university in Ontario that receives direct, regular, and
ongoing operation funding from the Government of Ontario;
b) a college or university federated or affiliated with a university
described in subclause a); or
c) an Indigenous Institute prescribed for the purposes of
section 6 of the Indigenous Institute Act, 2017;
iv.
as a memorial home, clubhouse, or athletic grounds by an Ontario
branch of the Royal Canadian Legion; or
v.
as a hospice to provide end of life care.
"Live-Work" means a Building, or part of thereof, which contains, or is
intended to contain, both a Dwelling Unit and non-residential unit and
which is intended for both Residential Use and Non-residential Use
concurrently, and shares a common wall or floor with or without direct
access between the residential and non-residential uses;
"Local Board" means a school board, public utility, commission,
transportation commission, public library board, board of park
management, local board of health, board of commissioners of police,
planning board, or any other board, commission, committee, body or local
authority established or exercising any power or authority under any
general or special Act with respect to any of the affairs or purposes,
including school purposes, of the Township of Woolwich or any part or
parts thereof;
"Local Services" means those services, facilities or things which are under
the jurisdiction of the municipality and are related to a plan of subdivision
or within the area to which the plan relates in respect of the lands under
Sections 41, 51 or 53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 19990, Chap. P.13, as
amended, or any successor thereof;
"Long-term Care Home" means a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of
the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007;
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"Multiple Dwellings" means all dwellings other than single-detached, semi-
detached and apartment unit dwellings;
"Municipality" means the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich
"Non-residential Use" means a building or structure of any kind
whatsoever used, designed, or intended to be used for other than a
residential use;
"Official Plan" means the Official Plan adopted for the Township, as
amended, and approved;
"On Farm Diversified Use" means a use, occurring entirely and exclusively
within a detached building that is secondary and subordinate to the active
and principle agricultural use occurring on a property. Such uses shall be
integrated within a farm cluster of buildings which must include a
residential dwelling, and may include, but not be limited to, uses that
produce value added agricultural products or provide a service that is
supportive of regional agri-business;
"Owner" means the owner of land or a person who has made application
for an approval for the development of land upon which a development
charge is imposed;
"Rate" means the interest rate established weekly by the Bank of Canada
based on Treasury Bills having a term of 91 days;
"Regulation" means any regulation made pursuant to the Act;
"Redevelopment" means the construction, erection or placing of one or
more buildings or structures on land where all or part of a building or
structure has previously been demolished on such land, or changing the
use of a building or structure from residential to non-residential or from
non-residential to residential;
"Residential Dwelling" means a building, occupied or capable of being
occupied as a home, residence or sleeping place by one or more persons,
containing one or more dwelling units but not including motels, hotels,
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tents, truck campers, tourist trailers, mobile camper trailers or boarding,
lodging or rooming houses;
"Rental Housing" means development of a building or structure with four
or more dwelling units all of which are intended for use as rented
residential premises;
"Residential Use" means the use of a building or structure or portion
thereof for one or more dwelling units. This also includes a dwelling unit
on land that is used for an agricultural use;
"Retirement Home or Lodge" mans a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building which provides accommodation primarily
for retired persons or couples where each private bedroom or living
accommodation has a separate private bathroom and separate entrance
from a common hail but where common facilities for the preparation and
consumption of food are provided, and common lounges, recreation
rooms and medical care facilities may also be provided;
"Rowhouse Dwelling" means a building containing three or more attached
dwelling units in a single row, each of which dwelling units has an
independent entrance from the outside and is vertically separated from
any abutting dwelling unit;
"Semi-Detached Dwelling" means a dwelling unit in a residential building
consisting of two dwelling units having one vertical wall or one horizontal
wall, but not other parts, attached or another dwelling unit where the
residential unit are not connected by an interior corridor;
"Service" means a service designed in Schedule "A" to this By-law, and
"services" shall have a corresponding meaning;
"Servicing Agreement" means an agreement between a landowner and
the municipality relative to the provision of municipal services to specified
land within the municipality;
"Single Detached Dwelling Unit" means a residential building consisting of
one dwelling unit and not attached to another structure;
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"Special Care/Special Need Dwelling" means a Building, or part of a
Building:
i.
containing two or more Dwelling Units which units have a
common entrance from street level;
ii.
where the occupants have the right to use, in common with
other occupants, halls, stairs, yards, common rooms and
accessory Buildings;
iii.
that is designed to accommodate persons with specific needs,
including but not limited to, independent permanent living
arrangements;
iv.
where support services, such as meal preparation, grocery
shopping, laundry, housekeeping, nursing, respite care and
attendant services are provided at any one or more various
levels; and
v.
the residential building or the residential portion of a mixed-use
building maintained and operated as a Long-term Care Home
under subsection 2 (1) of the Long-Term Care Homes Act,
2007.
and includes, but is not limited to, Retirement Home or Lodge, Charitable
Dwelling, Group Home (including a Correctional Group Home), Hospice,
and Long-term Care Home;
"Stacked Townhouse Dwelling" means a Building, or part of a building,
containing two or more dwelling units where each Dwelling Unit is
separated horizontally and/or vertically from another Dwelling Unit by a
common wall and having direct separate access to an exterior ground
level main entrance/exit;
"Temporary Building" Or "Structure" means a building or structure
constructed or erected or placed on land for a continuous period not
exceeding eight months, or an addition or alteration to a building or
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structure that has the effect of increasing the total floor area thereof for a
continuous period not exceeding eight month;
"Townhouse Dwelling" means a dwelling unit in a building divided
vertically into no less than three nor more than eight dwelling units
attached by common walls extended from the base of the foundation to
the roof line, each dwelling unit having a separate entrance at grade, and
includes a Back-to-Back Townhouse;
"Zoning By-Law" means the Zoning By-Law of the Township of Woolwich,
or any successor thereof passed pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning
Act, S.O. 1998.
2. DESIGNATION OF SERVICES
2.1
The categories of services for which Development Charges are imposed
under this By-law are as follows:
(a) Services Related to a Highway
2.2
The components of the services designated in section 2.1 are described in
Schedule A.
3. APPLICATION OF BY-LAW RULES
3.1
Development charges shall be payable in the amounts set out in this By-
law where:
(a) the lands are located in the area described in section 3.2; and
(b) the development of the lands requires any of the approvals set out
in subsection 3.4(a).
Area to Which By-law Applies
3.2
Subject to section 3.3, this By-law applies to all lands in the Township of
Woolwich whether or not the land or use thereof is exempt from taxation
under s. 13 or the Assessment Act.
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3.3
Notwithstanding clause 3.2 above, this by-law shall not apply to lands that
are owned by and used for the purposes of:
(a) the municipality or a Local Board thereof;
(b) a Board of Education; or
(c) the Corporation of the Region of Waterloo or a local board thereof;
(d) Affordable Housing as defined herein.
Approvals for Development
3.4
(a) Development Charges shall be imposed on all lands, buildings or
structures that are developed for residential or non-residential uses
if the development requires:
i.
the passing of a zoning by-law or of an amendment to a
zoning bylaw under section 34 of the Planning Act;
ii.
the approval of a minor variance under section 45 of the
Planning Act;
iii.
a conveyance of land to which a by-law passed under
subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act applies;
iv.
the approval of a plan of subdivision under section 51 of the
Planning Act;
v.
a consent under section 53 of the Planning Act;
vi.
the approval of a description under section 50 of the
Condominium Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. C.26, as amended,
or any successor thereof; or
vii.
the issuing of a permit under the Building Code Act in
relation to a building or structure.
(b) No more than one development charge for each service designated
in subsection 2.1 shall be imposed upon any lands, buildings, or
structures to which this By-law applies even though two or more of
the actions described in subsection 3.4(a) are required before the
lands, buildings or structures can be developed.
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(c) Despite subsection 3.4(b), if two or more of the actions described in
subsection 3.4(a) occur at different times, additional development
charges shall be imposed if the subsequent action has the effect or
increasing the need for services.
Exemptions
3.5
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law, development charges shall
not be imposed with respect to:
a) an enlargement to an existing dwelling unit;
b) A second residential unit in an existing detached house, semi-
detached house, or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
all buildings and structures ancillary to the existing detached
house, semi-detached house or rowhouse cumulatively contain
no more than one residential unit;
c) A third residential unit in an existing detached house, semi-
detached house, or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
no building or structure ancillary to the existing detached house,
semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
d) One residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to an
existing detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse on a
parcel of land, if the existing detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse contains no more than two residential units
and no other building or structure ancillary to the existing
detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any
residential units;
e) A second residential unit in a new detached house, semi-
detached house or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
all buildings and structures ancillary to the new detached house,
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semi-detached house or rowhouse cumulatively will contain no
more than one residential unit;
f) A third residential unit in a new detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which residential use,
other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if no building or
structure ancillary to the new detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
g) One residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to a new
detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse on a parcel
of land, if the new detached house, semi-detached house or
rowhouse contains no more than two residential units and no
other building or structure ancillary to the new detached house,
semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
or
h) In an existing rental residential Building, which contains four or
more residential Dwelling Units, the creation of the greater of one
residential Dwelling Unit or one percent of the existing residential
Dwelling Units.
3.6
Notwithstanding subsection 3.5, development charges shall be imposed in
accordance with section 3.13 if the total floor area of the additional one or
two dwelling units in the single detached dwelling exceeds the total floor
area of the dwelling unit already in the building.
3.7
Notwithstanding section 3.5, development charges shall be imposed if the
additional unit has a gross floor area greater than
i.
in the case of a semi-detached or rowhouse dwelling, the
gross floor area of the existing dwelling unit; and
ii.
in the case of any other residential building, the gross floor
area of the smallest dwelling unit contained in the residential
building.
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3.8
Exemption for Industrial Development
3.8.1 Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, no development
charge is payable with respect to an enlargement of the gross floor
area of an existing industrial building where the gross floor area is
enlarged by 50 percent or less, of the original gross floor area.
3.8.2 If the gross floor area of an existing industrial building is enlarged
by greater than 50 percent, the amount of the development charge
payable in respect of the enlargement is the amount of the
development charge that would otherwise be payable multiplied by
the fraction determined as follows:
1) determine the amount by which the enlargement exceeds 50
percent of the gross floor area before the enlargement;
2) divide the amount determined under subsection 1) by the
amount of the enlargement
3.9
For the purpose of section 3.8 herein, "Existing Industrial Building" is used
as defined in the Regulation made pursuant to the Act.
3.10 Other Exemptions
Notwithstanding the provision of this by-law, development charges shall
not be imposed with respect to:
(a) a Temporary Use in accordance with section 39 of the Planning
Act;
(b) If a development includes the enlargement of the gross floor area of
an existing commercial or institutional building, and if the gross floor
area is enlarged by 50% or less, the amount of the development
charge in respect of the enlargement is zero. If the gross floor area
is enlarged by more than 50%, the development charge is payable
only on that portion of the enlargement exceeding the 50% of floor
area enlargement calculation.
(c) The development of non-residential farm buildings constructed for
Bona-Fide Farm Uses except for any building constructed to
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accommodate an On-Farm Diversified Use which shall be imposed
the non-residential rate.
3.11 The Development Charge payable for Rental Housing developments will
be reduced based on the number of bedrooms in each unit as follows:
(a) Three or more bedrooms - 25% reduction;
(b) Two bedrooms - 20% reduction; and
(c) All other bedroom quantities - 15% reduction.
3.12 Once proclaimed, the following shall be exempt from payment of the
Development Charges:
(a) Affordable residential units; or
(b) Attainable residential units.
Amount of Charges
Residential
3.13 The residential development charges set out in Schedule B shall be
imposed on residential uses of lands, buildings or structures, including a
dwelling unit accessory to a non-residential use and, in the case of a
mixed-use building or structure, on the residential uses in the mixed-use
building or structure, and the residential portion for a Live-Work unit,
according to the type of residential unit, and calculated with respect to the
service according to the type of residential use.
Non-Residential
3.14 The development charges described in Schedule B to this by-law shall be
imposed on non-residential uses of lands, buildings, or structures, and, in
the case of a mixed-use building or structure, on the non-residential uses
in the mixed-use building or structure, including the non-residential portion
for a Live-Work unit, and calculated with respect to the service according
to the total floor area of the non-residential use.
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Area-Specific (Breslau Sanitary Servicing)
3.15 There shall be an additional Development Charge component imposed
within the Breslau Sanitary Servicing area for sanitary servicing which
shall be equal to the sanitary service component of the current City of
Kitchener Development Charge. Such component shall be adjusted
annually, without amendment to this by-law, commencing on the first
anniversary date of this by-law to equal the sanitary service component of
the Current City of Kitchener Development Charge. This Breslau Sanitary
Servicing area is set out in Schedule "C" of this By-law.
Reduction of Development Charges for Redevelopment
3.16 Despite any other provisions of this By-law, where, as a result of the
redevelopment of land, a building or structure existing on the same land
within 60 months prior to the date of payment of development charges in
regard to such redevelopment was, or is to be demolished, in whole or in
part, or converted from one principal use to another principal use on the
same land, in order to facilitate the redevelopment, the development
charges otherwise payable with respect to such redevelopment shall be
reduced by the following amounts:
(c) in the case of a residential building or structure, or in the case of a
mixed-use building or structure, the residential uses in the mixed-
use building or structure, an amount calculated by multiplying the
applicable development charge under subsection 3.13 by the
number, according to type, of dwelling units that have been or will
be demolished or converted to another principal use; and
(d) in the case of a non-residential building or structure or, in the case
of mixed-use building or structure, the non-residential uses in the
mixed-use building or structure, an amount calculated by
multiplying the applicable development charges under subsection
3.14, by the gross floor area that has been or will be demolished or
converted to another principal use;
provided that such amounts shall not exceed, in total, the amount of the
development charges otherwise payable with respect to the redevelopment.
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Time of Payment and Determination of Development Charges
3.17 Except as otherwise provided in this By-law, Development Charges shall
be determined and payable in full in cash or certified cheque in Canadian
funds or by credits granted by the Act, on the date that the first building
permit is issued.
3.18 Except as otherwise provided in this By-law, a building permit shall not be
issued until the development charge has been paid in full.
3.19 Development charges for rental housing and institutional developments
are due and payable in 6 equal installments commencing with the first
installment payable on the date of occupancy, and each subsequent
installment, including interest, payable on the anniversary date each year
thereafter.
3.20 Where the development of land results from the approval of a Site Plan or
Zoning By-law Amendment made on or after January 1, 2020, and the
approval of the application occurred within the period of building permit
issuance as specific in section 26.2(5) of the Act, the development
charges under subsections 3.17, 3.18, and 3.19 shall be calculated based
on the rates set out in Schedule "B" on the date the planning application
was made. Where both planning applications apply, development charges
under subsections 3.17, 3.18, and 3.19 shall be calculated on the rates set
out in Schedule "B", on the date of the latter planning application,
including interest.
3.21 Interest for the purposes of rule 3.19 and 3.20 shall be determined as
prescribed in the Development Charges Act, as amended from time to
time.
3.22 Despite section 3.17, Council from time to time, and at any time, may
enter into agreements providing for all or any part of a development
charge to be paid before or after it would otherwise be payable, in
accordance with section 27 of the Act.
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4. PAYMENT BY SERVICES
4.1
Despite the payment required under subsections 3.13 and 3.14, Council
may, by agreement, give a credit towards a development charge in
exchange for work that relates to a service to which a development charge
relates under this By-law.
5. INDEXING
5.1
Development charges imposed pursuant to this By-law shall be adjusted
annually, without amendment to this By-law, on February 1st of each year,
in accordance with the prescribed index in the Act.
6. SCHEDULES
6.1
The following schedules shall form part of this By-law:
Schedule A: Components of Services Designated in section 2.1
Schedule B: Residential and Non-Residential Development Charges
7. CONFLICTS
7.1
Where the Township and an owner or former owner have entered into
an agreement with respect to land within the area to which this By-law
applies, and a conflict exists between the provisions of this By-law and
such agreement, the provisions of the agreement shall prevail to the
extent that there is a conflict.
7.2
Notwithstanding section 7.1, where a development which is the subject
of an agreement to which section 7.1 applies, is subsequently the
subject of one or more of the actions described in subsection 3.4(a),
an additional development charge in respect of the development
permitted by the action shall be calculated, payable and collected in
accordance with the provisions of this By-law if the development has
the effect of increasing the need for services, unless such agreement
provides otherwise.
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8. SEVERABILITY
8.1
If, for any reason, any provision of this By-law is held to be invalid, it is
hereby declared to be the intention of Council that all the remainder of
this By-law shall continue in full force and effect until repealed, re-
enacted, amended or modified.
9. DATE BY-LAW IN FORCE
9.1
This By-law shall come into effect at 12:01 AM on July 2, 2024.
10. DATE BY-LAW EXPIRES
10.1 This By-law will expire at 12:01 AM on July 2, 2034 unless it is
repealed by Council at an earlier date.
11. EXISITNG BY-LAW REPEALED
11.1 By-law Number 45-2019 is hereby repealed as of the date and time of
this By-law coming into effect.
PASSED THIS 3rd DAY OF July, 2024
__________________________
Mayor Shantz
__________________________
Jeff Smith, Director of Corporate
Services/Clerk
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SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW
DESIGNATED MUNICIPAL SERVICES UNDER THIS BY-LAW
Township-Wide Services
1. Services Related to a Highway
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SCHEDULE "B" TO BY-LAW
SCHEDULE OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGES FOR SERVICES RELATED TO A
HIGHWAY
NON-RESIDENTIAL
Single and Semi-
Detached Dwelling
Multiple Dwellings
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and 1
Bedroom
Special
Care/Special
Dwelling Units
(per sq.ft. of Gross
Floor Area)
Township-Wide Services:
Services Related to a Highway
11,615
8,769
7,426
4,811
3,740
4.35
Total Township-Wide Services
$11,615
$8,769
$7,426
$4,811
$3,740
$4.35
Service
RESIDENTIAL
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Appendix H
Proposed D.C. By-law - Fire
Protection Services
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The Corporation of the Township of Woolwich
By-law No.
A By-law for the Imposition of Development Charges for Fire Protection Services
WHEREAS the Township of Woolwich will experience growth through development
and re-development; and
AND WHEREAS development and re-development requires the provision of physical
and social services by the Township of Woolwich; and
AND WHEREAS The Township of Woolwich has determined that the development of
lands within the Township will increase the need for municipal services and Council has
confirmed its intent to provide the said services; and
AND WHEREAS Council desires to ensure that the capital cost of meeting growth-
related demands for or burden on municipal services does not place an excessive
financial burden on the Township of Woolwich or its existing taxpayers while at the
same time ensuring new taxpayers contribute no more than the net capital cost
attributable to providing the current level of municipal services; and
AND WHEREAS the Development Charges Act, 1997 (the "Act") provides that the
council of a municipality may by by-law impose development charges against land to
pay for increased capital costs required because of increased needs for services; and
WHEREAS a development charge background study has been completed in
accordance with the Act and the background study and draft proposed bylaw be made
available to the public and such documents were made available to the public 60 days
prior to the passage of the bylaw and at least two (2) weeks prior to the public meeting
required pursuant to Section 12 of the Act; and;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Woolwich has
given notice of and held a public meeting on the 28th day of May, 2024 in accordance
with the Act and the regulations thereto; and
WHEREAS any person who attended the public meeting was afforded an opportunity to
make representations and the public generally were afforded an opportunity to make
written submissions relating to the proposed by-law; and
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WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich Council resolved on May 28,
2024, that it is the intention of Council to ensure that the increase in need for services
identified in connection with the enactment of the by-law will be met; and
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich Council resolved on May 28,
2024, that no further public meeting be required, and that this by-law be brought forward
for enactment; and
WHEREAS Section 2(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997 ("Act") enables the
Council of a municipality to pass By-laws to impose development charges against lands
located in the Township to pay for increased capital costs where the development of the
land would increase the need for municipal services as designated in the By-law and
the development requires one or more of the actions set out in Section 2(2) of the Act;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
WOOLWICH ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. INTERPRETATION
1.1
In this By-law the following items shall have the corresponding meanings
"Act" means the Development Charges Act, as amended from time to time
and includes the Regulations passed under the Act, as amended from
time to time;
"Accessory Use" means where used to describe a use, building, or
structure that the use, building or structure is naturally and normally
incidental, subordinate in purpose of floor area or both, and exclusively
devoted to a principal use, building or structure;
"Affordable Housing" means dwelling units and incidental facilities,
primarily for persons of low and moderate income, that meets the
requirements of any program for such purpose as administered by any
agency of the Federal or Provincial government, and/or the Region of
Waterloo and for which an agreement has been entered into with the
Region of Waterloo with respect to the provisions of such dwelling units
and facilities;
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"Affordable Residential Unit" means a residential unit that meets the
criteria set out in subsection 4.1 of the Act
"Apartment Unit" means any residential unit within a building containing
three or more dwelling units where access to each residential unit is
obtained through a common entrance or entrances from the street level
and the residential units are connected by an interior corridor, and
includes Stacked Townhouses;
"Attainable Residential Unit" means a residential unit that meets the
criteria set out in subsection 4.1 of the Act;
"Back-to-Back Townhouse Dwelling" means a building containing three or
more dwelling units separated vertically by a common wall, including a
rear common wall, that do not have rear yards;
"bedroom" means a habitable room larger than seven square metres,
including a den, study, or other similar area, but does not include a
bathroom, living room, dining room or kitchen;
"Benefiting Area" means an area defined by map, plan, or legal
description in a front-ending agreement as an area that will receive a
benefit from the construction of a service;
"Board of Education" has the same meaning as set out in the Education
Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. E.2, as amended, or any successor thereof;
"Bona Fide Farm Uses" means the proposed development will qualify as a
farm business operating with a valid Farm Business Registration Number
issued by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and
be assessed in the Farmland Realty Tax Class by the Ontario Property
Assessment Corporation;
"Building Code Act" means the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, as
amended, or any successor thereof;
"Capital Cost" means costs incurred or proposed to be incurred by the
municipality or a local board thereof directly or by others on behalf of and
as authorized by the municipality or local board,
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a) to acquire land or an interest in land, including a leasehold interest,
b) to improve land,
c) to acquire, lease, construct or improve buildings and structures,
d) to acquire, construct or improve facilities including,
i.
furniture and equipment other than computer equipment, and
ii.
material acquired for circulation, reference or information
purposes by a library board as defined in the Public Libraries
Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. P.44, as amended, or any
successor thereof; and
iii.
rolling stock with an estimated useful life of seven years or
more, and
"Commercial" means any use of land, structures, or buildings for the
purposes of buying or selling commodities and services, but does not
include industrial or agricultural uses, but does include hotels, motels,
motor inns and boarding, lodging and rooming houses;
"Cannabis Plant" means a plant that belongs to the genus "Cannabis."
"Cannabis Production Facilities" means a Building, or part thereof,
designed, used, or intended to be used for one or more of the following:
cultivation, growing, propagation, production, processing, harvesting,
testing, alteration, destruction, storage, packaging, shipment, or
distribution of Cannabis where a licence, permit, or authorization has been
issued under applicable federal law but does not include a building or part
thereof solely designed, used, or intended to be used for retail sales of
Cannabis;
"Charitable Dwelling" means a residential building, a part of a residential
building or the residential portion of a mixed-use building maintained and
operated by a corporation approved under the Charitable Institutions Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. C.9, for persons requiring residential, specialized or group
care and charitable dwelling includes a children's residence under the
Child and Family Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.11, a home or a joint
home under the Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c. H.13, an institution under the Mental Hospitals Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.8,
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a nursing home under the subsection 2 (1) of the Long-Term Care Homes
Act, 2007;
"Correctional Group Home" means a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building containing a single housekeeping unit
supervised on a 24-hour basis on site by agency staff on a shift rotation
basis, and funded wholly or in part by any government or its agency, or by
public subscription or donation, or by any combination thereof, and
licensed, approved or supervised by the Province of Ontario as a
detention or correctional facility under any general or special act and
amendments or replacement thereto. A correction group home may
contain an office provided that the office is used only for the operation of
the correctional group home in which it is located. A correctional group
home shall not include any detention facility operated or supervised by the
Federal Government nor any correctional institution or secure custody and
detention facility operated by the Province of Ontario;
"Council" means the Council of the municipality;
"Development" means the construction, erection or placing of one or more
buildings or structures on land or the making of an addition or alteration to
a building or structure that the effect of increasing the size of usability
thereof, and includes redevelopment;
"Development Charge" means a charge imposed with respect to this By-
law;
"Dwelling Unit" means any part of a building or structure used, designed,
or intended to be used as a domestic establishment in which one or more
persons may sleep and are provided with culinary and sanitary facilities for
their exclusive use;
"Existing" means the number, use and size that existed as of the date the
date of the first building;
"Farm Building" means all or part of a building; that does not contain any
area used for residential occupancy, that is associated with and located on
land devoted to the practice of farming and that is used essentially for the
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housing of equipment or livestock or the production, storage or processing
of agricultural and horticultural produce or feeds. Examples include
encompassing barns, silos, and other ancillary development to an
agricultural use;
"Gross Floor Area" means:
(a) in the case of a residential building or structure, the total area of all
floors above grade of a dwelling unit measured between the outside
surfaces of exterior walls or between the outside surfaces of
exterior walls and the centre line of party walls dividing the dwelling
unit from any other dwelling unit or other portion of a building; and
(b) in the case of a non-residential building or structure, or in the case
of a mixed-use building or structure in respect of the non-residential
portion thereof, the total area of all building floors above or below
grade measured between the outside surfaces of the exterior walls,
or between the outside surfaces of exterior walls and the centre line
of party walls dividing a non-residential use and a residential use,
except for:
i.
a room or enclosed area within the building or structure
above or below that is used exclusively for the
accommodation of heating, cooling, ventilating, electrical,
mechanical or telecommunications equipment that service
the building;
ii.
loading facilities above or below grade; and
iii.
a part of the building or structure below grade that is used for
the parking of motor vehicles or for storage or other
accessory use
"Existing Industrial" means an Industrial Building or structure existing on a
site as of the date this by-laws comes into effect, or the first building or
structures constructed on a vacant site pursuant to site plan approval
under section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended,
or any successor thereof, subsequent to this by-law, for which full
development charges were paid;
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"Group Home" means a residential building or the residential portion of a
mixed-use building containing a single housekeeping unit which may or
may not be supervised on a 24-hour basis on site by agency staff on a
shift rotation basis, and funded wholly or in part by any government or its
agency, or by public subscription or donation, or by any combination
thereof and licensed, approved or supervised by the Province of Ontario
for the accommodation of persons under any general or special act and
amendments or replacements thereto. A group home may contain an
office provided that the office is used only for the operation of the group
home in which it is located;
"Hospice" means a building or portion of a mixed-use building designed
and intended to provide palliative care and emotional support to the
terminally ill in a home or homelike setting so that quality of life is
maintained, and family members may be active participants in care;
"Industrial" means lands, buildings or structures used or designed or
intended for use for manufacturing, processing, fabricating or assembly of
raw goods, warehousing, or bulk storage of goods, and includes office
uses and the sale of commodities to the general public where such uses
are accessory to an industrial use, but does not include the sale of
commodities to the general public through a warehouse club;
"Institutional" means development of a building or structure intended for
use:
i.
as a long-term care home within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of
the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2021;
ii.
as a retirement home within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of the
Retirement Homes Act, 2010;
iii.
by any institution of the following post-secondary institutions for the
objects of the institution:
a) a university in Ontario that receives direct, regular, and
ongoing operation funding from the Government of Ontario;
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b) a college or university federated or affiliated with a university
described in subclause a); or
c) an Indigenous Institute prescribed for the purposes of
section 6 of the Indigenous Institute Act, 2017;
iv.
as a memorial home, clubhouse, or athletic grounds by an Ontario
branch of the Royal Canadian Legion; or
v.
as a hospice to provide end of life care.
"Live-Work" means a Building, or part of thereof, which contains, or is
intended to contain, both a Dwelling Unit and non-residential unit and
which is intended for both Residential Use and Non-residential Use
concurrently, and shares a common wall or floor with or without direct
access between the residential and non-residential uses;
"Local Board" means a school board, public utility, commission,
transportation commission, public library board, board of park
management, local board of health, board of commissioners of police,
planning board, or any other board, commission, committee, body or local
authority established or exercising any power or authority under any
general or special Act with respect to any of the affairs or purposes,
including school purposes, of the Township of Woolwich or any part or
parts thereof;
"Local Services" means those services, facilities or things which are under
the jurisdiction of the municipality and are related to a plan of subdivision
or within the area to which the plan relates in respect of the lands under
Sections 41, 51 or 53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 19990, Chap. P.13, as
amended, or any successor thereof;
"Long-term Care Home" means a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of
the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007;
"Multiple Dwellings" means all dwellings other than single-detached, semi-
detached and apartment unit dwellings;
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"Municipality" means the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich
"Non-residential Use" means a building or structure of any kind
whatsoever used, designed, or intended to be used for other than a
residential use;
"Official Plan" means the Official Plan adopted for the Township, as
amended, and approved;
"On Farm Diversified Use" means a use, occurring entirely and exclusively
within a detached building that is secondary and subordinate to the active
and principle agricultural use occurring on a property. Such uses shall be
integrated within a farm cluster of buildings which must include a
residential dwelling, and may include, but not be limited to, uses that
produce value added agricultural products or provide a service that is
supportive of regional agri-business;
"Owner" means the owner of land or a person who has made application
for an approval for the development of land upon which a development
charge is imposed;
"Rate" means the interest rate established weekly by the Bank of Canada
based on Treasury Bills having a term of 91 days;
"Regulation" means any regulation made pursuant to the Act;
"Redevelopment" means the construction, erection or placing of one or
more buildings or structures on land where all or part of a building or
structure has previously been demolished on such land, or changing the
use of a building or structure from residential to non-residential or from
non-residential to residential;
"Residential Dwelling" means a building, occupied or capable of being
occupied as a home, residence or sleeping place by one or more persons,
containing one or more dwelling units but not including motels, hotels,
tents, truck campers, tourist trailers, mobile camper trailers or boarding,
lodging or rooming houses;
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"Rental Housing" means development of a building or structure with four
or more dwelling units all of which are intended for use as rented
residential premises;
"Residential Use" means the use of a building or structure or portion
thereof for one or more dwelling units. This also includes a dwelling unit
on land that is used for an agricultural use;
"Retirement Home or Lodge" mans a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building which provides accommodation primarily
for retired persons or couples where each private bedroom or living
accommodation has a separate private bathroom and separate entrance
from a common hail but where common facilities for the preparation and
consumption of food are provided, and common lounges, recreation
rooms and medical care facilities may also be provided;
"Rowhouse Dwelling" means a building containing three or more attached
dwelling units in a single row, each of which dwelling units has an
independent entrance from the outside and is vertically separated from
any abutting dwelling unit;
"Semi-Detached Dwelling" means a dwelling unit in a residential building
consisting of two dwelling units having one vertical wall or one horizontal
wall, but not other parts, attached or another dwelling unit where the
residential unit are not connected by an interior corridor;
"Service" means a service designed in Schedule "A" to this By-law, and
"services" shall have a corresponding meaning;
"Servicing Agreement" means an agreement between a landowner and
the municipality relative to the provision of municipal services to specified
land within the municipality;
"Single Detached Dwelling Unit" means a residential building consisting of
one dwelling unit and not attached to another structure;
"Special Care/Special Need Dwelling" means a Building, or part of a
Building:
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i.
containing two or more Dwelling Units which units have a
common entrance from street level;
ii.
where the occupants have the right to use, in common with
other occupants, halls, stairs, yards, common rooms and
accessory Buildings;
iii.
that is designed to accommodate persons with specific needs,
including but not limited to, independent permanent living
arrangements;
iv.
where support services, such as meal preparation, grocery
shopping, laundry, housekeeping, nursing, respite care and
attendant services are provided at any one or more various
levels; and
v.
the residential building or the residential portion of a mixed-use
building maintained and operated as a Long-term Care Home
under subsection 2 (1) of the Long-Term Care Homes Act,
2007.
and includes, but is not limited to, Retirement Home or Lodge, Charitable
Dwelling, Group Home (including a Correctional Group Home), Hospice,
and Long-term Care Home;
"Stacked Townhouse Dwelling" means a Building, or part of a building,
containing two or more dwelling units where each Dwelling Unit is
separated horizontally and/or vertically from another Dwelling Unit by a
common wall and having direct separate access to an exterior ground
level main entrance/exit;
"Temporary Building" Or "Structure" means a building or structure
constructed or erected or placed on land for a continuous period not
exceeding eight months, or an addition or alteration to a building or
structure that has the effect of increasing the total floor area thereof for a
continuous period not exceeding eight month;
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"Townhouse Dwelling" means a dwelling unit in a building divided
vertically into no less than three nor more than eight dwelling units
attached by common walls extended from the base of the foundation to
the roof line, each dwelling unit having a separate entrance at grade, and
includes a Back-to-Back Townhouse;
"Zoning By-Law" means the Zoning By-Law of the Township of Woolwich,
or any successor thereof passed pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning
Act, S.O. 1998.
2. DESIGNATION OF SERVICES
2.1
The categories of services for which Development Charges are imposed
under this By-law are as follows:
(a) Fire Protection Services
2.2
The components of the services designated in section 2.1 are described in
Schedule A.
3. APPLICATION OF BY-LAW RULES
3.1
Development charges shall be payable in the amounts set out in this By-
law where:
(a) the lands are located in the area described in section 3.2; and
(b) the development of the lands requires any of the approvals set out
in subsection 3.4(a).
Area to Which By-law Applies
3.2
Subject to section 3.3, this By-law applies to all lands in the Township of
Woolwich whether or not the land or use thereof is exempt from taxation
under s. 13 or the Assessment Act.
3.3
Notwithstanding clause 3.2 above, this by-law shall not apply to lands that
are owned by and used for the purposes of:
(a) the municipality or a Local Board thereof;
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(b) a Board of Education; or
(c) the Corporation of the Region of Waterloo or a local board thereof;
(d) Affordable Housing as defined herein.
Approvals for Development
3.4
(a) Development Charges shall be imposed on all lands, buildings or
structures that are developed for residential or non-residential uses
if the development requires:
i.
the passing of a zoning by-law or of an amendment to a
zoning bylaw under section 34 of the Planning Act;
ii.
the approval of a minor variance under section 45 of the
Planning Act;
iii.
a conveyance of land to which a by-law passed under
subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act applies;
iv.
the approval of a plan of subdivision under section 51 of the
Planning Act;
v.
a consent under section 53 of the Planning Act;
vi.
the approval of a description under section 50 of the
Condominium Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. C.26, as amended,
or any successor thereof; or
vii.
the issuing of a permit under the Building Code Act in
relation to a building or structure.
(b) No more than one development charge for each service designated
in subsection 2.1 shall be imposed upon any lands, buildings, or
structures to which this By-law applies even though two or more of
the actions described in subsection 3.4(a) are required before the
lands, buildings or structures can be developed.
(c) Despite subsection 3.4(b), if two or more of the actions described in
subsection 3.4(a) occur at different times, additional development
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charges shall be imposed if the subsequent action has the effect or
increasing the need for services.
Exemptions
3.5
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law, development charges shall
not be imposed with respect to:
a) an enlargement to an existing dwelling unit;
b) A second residential unit in an existing detached house, semi-
detached house, or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
all buildings and structures ancillary to the existing detached
house, semi-detached house or rowhouse cumulatively contain
no more than one residential unit;
c) A third residential unit in an existing detached house, semi-
detached house, or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
no building or structure ancillary to the existing detached house,
semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
d) One residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to an
existing detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse on a
parcel of land, if the existing detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse contains no more than two residential units
and no other building or structure ancillary to the existing
detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any
residential units;
e) A second residential unit in a new detached house, semi-
detached house or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
all buildings and structures ancillary to the new detached house,
semi-detached house or rowhouse cumulatively will contain no
more than one residential unit;
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f) A third residential unit in a new detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which residential use,
other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if no building or
structure ancillary to the new detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
g) One residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to a new
detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse on a parcel
of land, if the new detached house, semi-detached house or
rowhouse contains no more than two residential units and no
other building or structure ancillary to the new detached house,
semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
or
h) In an existing rental residential Building, which contains four or
more residential Dwelling Units, the creation of the greater of one
residential Dwelling Unit or one percent of the existing residential
Dwelling Units.
3.6
Notwithstanding subsection 3.5, development charges shall be imposed in
accordance with section 3.13 if the total floor area of the additional one or
two dwelling units in the single detached dwelling exceeds the total floor
area of the dwelling unit already in the building.
3.7
Notwithstanding section 3.5, development charges shall be imposed if the
additional unit has a gross floor area greater than
i.
in the case of a semi-detached or rowhouse dwelling, the
gross floor area of the existing dwelling unit; and
ii.
in the case of any other residential building, the gross floor
area of the smallest dwelling unit contained in the residential
building.
3.8
Exemption for Industrial Development
3.8.1 Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, no development
charge is payable with respect to an enlargement of the gross floor
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area of an existing industrial building where the gross floor area is
enlarged by 50 percent or less, of the original gross floor area.
3.8.2 If the gross floor area of an existing industrial building is enlarged
by greater than 50 percent, the amount of the development charge
payable in respect of the enlargement is the amount of the
development charge that would otherwise be payable multiplied by
the fraction determined as follows:
1) determine the amount by which the enlargement exceeds 50
percent of the gross floor area before the enlargement;
2) divide the amount determined under subsection 1) by the
amount of the enlargement
3.9
For the purpose of section 3.8 herein, "Existing Industrial Building" is used
as defined in the Regulation made pursuant to the Act.
3.10 Other Exemptions
Notwithstanding the provision of this by-law, development charges shall
not be imposed with respect to:
(a) a Temporary Use in accordance with section 39 of the Planning
Act;
(b) If a development includes the enlargement of the gross floor area of
an existing commercial or institutional building, and if the gross floor
area is enlarged by 50% or less, the amount of the development
charge in respect of the enlargement is zero. If the gross floor area
is enlarged by more than 50%, the development charge is payable
only on that portion of the enlargement exceeding the 50% of floor
area enlargement calculation.
(c) The development of non-residential farm buildings constructed for
Bona-Fide Farm Uses except for any building constructed to
accommodate an On-Farm Diversified Use which shall be imposed
the non-residential rate.
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3.11 The Development Charge payable for Rental Housing developments will
be reduced based on the number of bedrooms in each unit as follows:
(a) Three or more bedrooms - 25% reduction;
(b) Two bedrooms - 20% reduction; and
(c) All other bedroom quantities - 15% reduction.
3.12 Once proclaimed, the following shall be exempt from payment of the
Development Charges:
(a) Affordable residential units; or
(b) Attainable residential units.
Amount of Charges
Residential
3.13 The residential development charges set out in Schedule B shall be
imposed on residential uses of lands, buildings or structures, including a
dwelling unit accessory to a non-residential use and, in the case of a
mixed-use building or structure, on the residential uses in the mixed-use
building or structure, and the residential portion for a Live-Work unit,
according to the type of residential unit, and calculated with respect to the
service according to the type of residential use.
Non-Residential
3.14 The development charges described in Schedule B to this by-law shall be
imposed on non-residential uses of lands, buildings, or structures, and, in
the case of a mixed-use building or structure, on the non-residential uses
in the mixed-use building or structure, including the non-residential portion
for a Live-Work unit, and calculated with respect to the service according
to the total floor area of the non-residential use.
Area-Specific (Breslau Sanitary Servicing)
3.15 There shall be an additional Development Charge component imposed
within the Breslau Sanitary Servicing area for sanitary servicing which
shall be equal to the sanitary service component of the current City of
Kitchener Development Charge. Such component shall be adjusted
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annually, without amendment to this by-law, commencing on the first
anniversary date of this by-law to equal the sanitary service component of
the Current City of Kitchener Development Charge. This Breslau Sanitary
Servicing area is set out in Schedule "C" of this By-law.
Reduction of Development Charges for Redevelopment
3.16 Despite any other provisions of this By-law, where, as a result of the
redevelopment of land, a building or structure existing on the same land
within 60 months prior to the date of payment of development charges in
regard to such redevelopment was, or is to be demolished, in whole or in
part, or converted from one principal use to another principal use on the
same land, in order to facilitate the redevelopment, the development
charges otherwise payable with respect to such redevelopment shall be
reduced by the following amounts:
(a) in the case of a residential building or structure, or in the case of a
mixed-use building or structure, the residential uses in the mixed-
use building or structure, an amount calculated by multiplying the
applicable development charge under subsection 3.13 by the
number, according to type, of dwelling units that have been or will
be demolished or converted to another principal use; and
(b) in the case of a non-residential building or structure or, in the case
of mixed-use building or structure, the non-residential uses in the
mixed-use building or structure, an amount calculated by
multiplying the applicable development charges under subsection
3.14, by the gross floor area that has been or will be demolished or
converted to another principal use;
provided that such amounts shall not exceed, in total, the amount of the
development charges otherwise payable with respect to the redevelopment.
Time of Payment and Determination of Development Charges
3.17 Except as otherwise provided in this By-law, Development Charges shall
be determined and payable in full in cash or certified cheque in Canadian
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funds or by credits granted by the Act, on the date that the first building
permit is issued.
3.18 Except as otherwise provided in this By-law, a building permit shall not be
issued until the development charge has been paid in full.
3.19 Development charges for rental housing and institutional developments
are due and payable in 6 equal installments commencing with the first
installment payable on the date of occupancy, and each subsequent
installment, including interest, payable on the anniversary date each year
thereafter.
3.20 Where the development of land results from the approval of a Site Plan or
Zoning By-law Amendment made on or after January 1, 2020, and the
approval of the application occurred within the period of building permit
issuance as specific in section 26.2(5) of the Act, the development
charges under subsections 3.17, 3.18, and 3.19 shall be calculated based
on the rates set out in Schedule "B" on the date the planning application
was made. Where both planning applications apply, development charges
under subsections 3.17, 3.18, and 3.19 shall be calculated on the rates set
out in Schedule "B", on the date of the latter planning application,
including interest.
3.21 Interest for the purposes of rule 3.19 and 3.20 shall be determined as
prescribed in the Development Charges Act, as amended from time to
time.
3.22 Despite section 3.17, Council from time to time, and at any time, may
enter into agreements providing for all or any part of a development
charge to be paid before or after it would otherwise be payable, in
accordance with section 27 of the Act.
4. PAYMENT BY SERVICES
4.1
Despite the payment required under subsections 3.13 and 3.14, Council
may, by agreement, give a credit towards a development charge in
exchange for work that relates to a service to which a development charge
relates under this By-law.
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5. INDEXING
5.1
Development charges imposed pursuant to this By-law shall be adjusted
annually, without amendment to this By-law, on February 1st of each year,
in accordance with the prescribed index in the Act.
6. SCHEDULES
6.1
The following schedules shall form part of this By-law:
Schedule A: Components of Services Designated in section 2.1
Schedule B: Residential and Non-Residential Development Charges
7. CONFLICTS
7.1
Where the Township and an owner or former owner have entered into
an agreement with respect to land within the area to which this By-law
applies, and a conflict exists between the provisions of this By-law and
such agreement, the provisions of the agreement shall prevail to the
extent that there is a conflict.
7.2
Notwithstanding section 7.1, where a development which is the subject
of an agreement to which section 7.1 applies, is subsequently the
subject of one or more of the actions described in subsection 3.4(a),
an additional development charge in respect of the development
permitted by the action shall be calculated, payable and collected in
accordance with the provisions of this By-law if the development has
the effect of increasing the need for services, unless such agreement
provides otherwise.
8. SEVERABILITY
8.1
If, for any reason, any provision of this By-law is held to be invalid, it is
hereby declared to be the intention of Council that all the remainder of
this By-law shall continue in full force and effect until repealed, re-
enacted, amended or modified.
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9. DATE BY-LAW IN FORCE
9.1
This By-law shall come into effect at 12:01 AM on July 2, 2024.
10. DATE BY-LAW EXPIRES
10.1 This By-law will expire at 12:01 AM on July 2, 2034 unless it is
repealed by Council at an earlier date.
11. EXISITNG BY-LAW REPEALED
11.1 By-law Number 45-2019 is hereby repealed as of the date and time of
this By-law coming into effect.
PASSED THIS 3rd DAY OF July, 2024
__________________________
Mayor Shantz
__________________________
Jeff Smith, Director of Corporate
Services/Clerk
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SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW
DESIGNATED MUNICIPAL SERVICES UNDER THIS BY-LAW
Township-Wide Services
1. Fire Protection Services
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SCHEDULE "B" TO BY-LAW
SCHEDULE OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGES FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
NON-RESIDENTIAL
Single and Semi-
Detached Dwelling
Multiple Dwellings
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and 1
Bedroom
Special
Care/Special
Dwelling Units
(per sq.ft. of Gross
Floor Area)
Township-Wide Services:
Fire Protection Services
1,617
1,221
1,034
670
521
0.61
Total Township-Wide Services
$1,617
$1,221
$1,034
$670
$521
$0.61
Service
RESIDENTIAL
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Appendix I
Proposed D.C. By-law - Parks
and Recreation Services
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The Corporation of the Township of Woolwich
By-law No.
A By-law for the Imposition of Development Charges for Parks and Recreation
Services
WHEREAS the Township of Woolwich will experience growth through development
and re-development; and
AND WHEREAS development and re-development requires the provision of physical
and social services by the Township of Woolwich; and
AND WHEREAS The Township of Woolwich has determined that the development of
lands within the Township will increase the need for municipal services and Council has
confirmed its intent to provide the said services; and
AND WHEREAS Council desires to ensure that the capital cost of meeting growth-
related demands for or burden on municipal services does not place an excessive
financial burden on the Township of Woolwich or its existing taxpayers while at the
same time ensuring new taxpayers contribute no more than the net capital cost
attributable to providing the current level of municipal services; and
AND WHEREAS the Development Charges Act, 1997 (the "Act") provides that the
council of a municipality may by by-law impose development charges against land to
pay for increased capital costs required because of increased needs for services; and
WHEREAS a development charge background study has been completed in
accordance with the Act and the background study and draft proposed bylaw be made
available to the public and such documents were made available to the public 60 days
prior to the passage of the bylaw and at least two (2) weeks prior to the public meeting
required pursuant to Section 12 of the Act; and;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Woolwich has
given notice of and held a public meeting on the 28th day of May, 2024 in accordance
with the Act and the regulations thereto; and
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WHEREAS any person who attended the public meeting was afforded an opportunity to
make representations and the public generally were afforded an opportunity to make
written submissions relating to the proposed by-law; and
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich Council resolved on May 28,
2024, that it is the intention of Council to ensure that the increase in need for services
identified in connection with the enactment of the by-law will be met; and
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich Council resolved on May 28,
2024, that no further public meeting be required, and that this by-law be brought forward
for enactment; and
WHEREAS Section 2(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997 ("Act") enables the
Council of a municipality to pass By-laws to impose development charges against lands
located in the Township to pay for increased capital costs where the development of the
land would increase the need for municipal services as designated in the By-law and
the development requires one or more of the actions set out in Section 2(2) of the Act;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
WOOLWICH ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. INTERPRETATION
1.1
In this By-law the following items shall have the corresponding meanings
"Act" means the Development Charges Act, as amended from time to time
and includes the Regulations passed under the Act, as amended from
time to time;
"Accessory Use" means where used to describe a use, building, or
structure that the use, building or structure is naturally and normally
incidental, subordinate in purpose of floor area or both, and exclusively
devoted to a principal use, building or structure;
"Affordable Housing" means dwelling units and incidental facilities,
primarily for persons of low and moderate income, that meets the
requirements of any program for such purpose as administered by any
agency of the Federal or Provincial government, and/or the Region of
Waterloo and for which an agreement has been entered into with the
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Region of Waterloo with respect to the provisions of such dwelling units
and facilities;
"Affordable Residential Unit" means a residential unit that meets the
criteria set out in subsection 4.1 of the Act
"Apartment Unit" means any residential unit within a building containing
three or more dwelling units where access to each residential unit is
obtained through a common entrance or entrances from the street level
and the residential units are connected by an interior corridor, and
includes Stacked Townhouses;
"Attainable Residential Unit" means a residential unit that meets the
criteria set out in subsection 4.1 of the Act;
"Back-to-Back Townhouse Dwelling" means a building containing three or
more dwelling units separated vertically by a common wall, including a
rear common wall, that do not have rear yards;
"bedroom" means a habitable room larger than seven square metres,
including a den, study, or other similar area, but does not include a
bathroom, living room, dining room or kitchen;
"Benefiting Area" means an area defined by map, plan, or legal
description in a front-ending agreement as an area that will receive a
benefit from the construction of a service;
"Board of Education" has the same meaning as set out in the Education
Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. E.2, as amended, or any successor thereof;
"Bona Fide Farm Uses" means the proposed development will qualify as a
farm business operating with a valid Farm Business Registration Number
issued by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and
be assessed in the Farmland Realty Tax Class by the Ontario Property
Assessment Corporation;
"Building Code Act" means the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, as
amended, or any successor thereof;
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"Capital Cost" means costs incurred or proposed to be incurred by the
municipality or a local board thereof directly or by others on behalf of and
as authorized by the municipality or local board,
a) to acquire land or an interest in land, including a leasehold interest,
b) to improve land,
c) to acquire, lease, construct or improve buildings and structures,
d) to acquire, construct or improve facilities including,
i.
furniture and equipment other than computer equipment, and
ii.
material acquired for circulation, reference or information
purposes by a library board as defined in the Public Libraries
Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. P.44, as amended, or any
successor thereof; and
iii.
rolling stock with an estimated useful life of seven years or
more, and
"Commercial" means any use of land, structures, or buildings for the
purposes of buying or selling commodities and services, but does not
include industrial or agricultural uses, but does include hotels, motels,
motor inns and boarding, lodging and rooming houses;
"Cannabis Plant" means a plant that belongs to the genus "Cannabis."
"Cannabis Production Facilities" means a Building, or part thereof,
designed, used, or intended to be used for one or more of the following:
cultivation, growing, propagation, production, processing, harvesting,
testing, alteration, destruction, storage, packaging, shipment, or
distribution of Cannabis where a licence, permit, or authorization has been
issued under applicable federal law but does not include a building or part
thereof solely designed, used, or intended to be used for retail sales of
Cannabis;
"Charitable Dwelling" means a residential building, a part of a residential
building or the residential portion of a mixed-use building maintained and
operated by a corporation approved under the Charitable Institutions Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. C.9, for persons requiring residential, specialized or group
care and charitable dwelling includes a children's residence under the
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Child and Family Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.11, a home or a joint
home under the Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c. H.13, an institution under the Mental Hospitals Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.8,
a nursing home under the subsection 2 (1) of the Long-Term Care Homes
Act, 2007;
"Correctional Group Home" means a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building containing a single housekeeping unit
supervised on a 24-hour basis on site by agency staff on a shift rotation
basis, and funded wholly or in part by any government or its agency, or by
public subscription or donation, or by any combination thereof, and
licensed, approved or supervised by the Province of Ontario as a
detention or correctional facility under any general or special act and
amendments or replacement thereto. A correction group home may
contain an office provided that the office is used only for the operation of
the correctional group home in which it is located. A correctional group
home shall not include any detention facility operated or supervised by the
Federal Government nor any correctional institution or secure custody and
detention facility operated by the Province of Ontario;
"Council" means the Council of the municipality;
"Development" means the construction, erection or placing of one or more
buildings or structures on land or the making of an addition or alteration to
a building or structure that the effect of increasing the size of usability
thereof, and includes redevelopment;
"Development Charge" means a charge imposed with respect to this By-
law;
"Dwelling Unit" means any part of a building or structure used, designed,
or intended to be used as a domestic establishment in which one or more
persons may sleep and are provided with culinary and sanitary facilities for
their exclusive use;
"Existing" means the number, use and size that existed as of the date the
date of the first building;
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"Farm Building" means all or part of a building; that does not contain any
area used for residential occupancy, that is associated with and located on
land devoted to the practice of farming and that is used essentially for the
housing of equipment or livestock or the production, storage or processing
of agricultural and horticultural produce or feeds. Examples include
encompassing barns, silos, and other ancillary development to an
agricultural use;
"Gross Floor Area" means:
(a) in the case of a residential building or structure, the total area of all
floors above grade of a dwelling unit measured between the outside
surfaces of exterior walls or between the outside surfaces of
exterior walls and the centre line of party walls dividing the dwelling
unit from any other dwelling unit or other portion of a building; and
(b) in the case of a non-residential building or structure, or in the case
of a mixed-use building or structure in respect of the non-residential
portion thereof, the total area of all building floors above or below
grade measured between the outside surfaces of the exterior walls,
or between the outside surfaces of exterior walls and the centre line
of party walls dividing a non-residential use and a residential use,
except for:
i.
a room or enclosed area within the building or structure
above or below that is used exclusively for the
accommodation of heating, cooling, ventilating, electrical,
mechanical or telecommunications equipment that service
the building;
ii.
loading facilities above or below grade; and
iii.
a part of the building or structure below grade that is used for
the parking of motor vehicles or for storage or other
accessory use
"Existing Industrial" means an Industrial Building or structure existing on a
site as of the date this by-laws comes into effect, or the first building or
structures constructed on a vacant site pursuant to site plan approval
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under section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended,
or any successor thereof, subsequent to this by-law, for which full
development charges were paid;
"Group Home" means a residential building or the residential portion of a
mixed-use building containing a single housekeeping unit which may or
may not be supervised on a 24-hour basis on site by agency staff on a
shift rotation basis, and funded wholly or in part by any government or its
agency, or by public subscription or donation, or by any combination
thereof and licensed, approved or supervised by the Province of Ontario
for the accommodation of persons under any general or special act and
amendments or replacements thereto. A group home may contain an
office provided that the office is used only for the operation of the group
home in which it is located;
"Hospice" means a building or portion of a mixed-use building designed
and intended to provide palliative care and emotional support to the
terminally ill in a home or homelike setting so that quality of life is
maintained, and family members may be active participants in care;
"Industrial" means lands, buildings or structures used or designed or
intended for use for manufacturing, processing, fabricating or assembly of
raw goods, warehousing, or bulk storage of goods, and includes office
uses and the sale of commodities to the general public where such uses
are accessory to an industrial use, but does not include the sale of
commodities to the general public through a warehouse club;
"Institutional" means development of a building or structure intended for
use:
i.
as a long-term care home within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of
the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2021;
ii.
as a retirement home within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of the
Retirement Homes Act, 2010;
iii.
by any institution of the following post-secondary institutions for the
objects of the institution:
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a) a university in Ontario that receives direct, regular, and
ongoing operation funding from the Government of Ontario;
b) a college or university federated or affiliated with a university
described in subclause a); or
c) an Indigenous Institute prescribed for the purposes of
section 6 of the Indigenous Institute Act, 2017;
iv.
as a memorial home, clubhouse, or athletic grounds by an Ontario
branch of the Royal Canadian Legion; or
v.
as a hospice to provide end of life care.
"Live-Work" means a Building, or part of thereof, which contains, or is
intended to contain, both a Dwelling Unit and non-residential unit and
which is intended for both Residential Use and Non-residential Use
concurrently, and shares a common wall or floor with or without direct
access between the residential and non-residential uses;
"Local Board" means a school board, public utility, commission,
transportation commission, public library board, board of park
management, local board of health, board of commissioners of police,
planning board, or any other board, commission, committee, body or local
authority established or exercising any power or authority under any
general or special Act with respect to any of the affairs or purposes,
including school purposes, of the Township of Woolwich or any part or
parts thereof;
"Local Services" means those services, facilities or things which are under
the jurisdiction of the municipality and are related to a plan of subdivision
or within the area to which the plan relates in respect of the lands under
Sections 41, 51 or 53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 19990, Chap. P.13, as
amended, or any successor thereof;
"Long-term Care Home" means a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of
the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007;
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"Multiple Dwellings" means all dwellings other than single-detached, semi-
detached and apartment unit dwellings;
"Municipality" means the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich
"Non-residential Use" means a building or structure of any kind
whatsoever used, designed, or intended to be used for other than a
residential use;
"Official Plan" means the Official Plan adopted for the Township, as
amended, and approved;
"On Farm Diversified Use" means a use, occurring entirely and exclusively
within a detached building that is secondary and subordinate to the active
and principle agricultural use occurring on a property. Such uses shall be
integrated within a farm cluster of buildings which must include a
residential dwelling, and may include, but not be limited to, uses that
produce value added agricultural products or provide a service that is
supportive of regional agri-business;
"Owner" means the owner of land or a person who has made application
for an approval for the development of land upon which a development
charge is imposed;
"Rate" means the interest rate established weekly by the Bank of Canada
based on Treasury Bills having a term of 91 days;
"Regulation" means any regulation made pursuant to the Act;
"Redevelopment" means the construction, erection or placing of one or
more buildings or structures on land where all or part of a building or
structure has previously been demolished on such land, or changing the
use of a building or structure from residential to non-residential or from
non-residential to residential;
"Residential Dwelling" means a building, occupied or capable of being
occupied as a home, residence or sleeping place by one or more persons,
containing one or more dwelling units but not including motels, hotels,
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tents, truck campers, tourist trailers, mobile camper trailers or boarding,
lodging or rooming houses;
"Rental Housing" means development of a building or structure with four
or more dwelling units all of which are intended for use as rented
residential premises;
"Residential Use" means the use of a building or structure or portion
thereof for one or more dwelling units. This also includes a dwelling unit
on land that is used for an agricultural use;
"Retirement Home or Lodge" mans a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building which provides accommodation primarily
for retired persons or couples where each private bedroom or living
accommodation has a separate private bathroom and separate entrance
from a common hail but where common facilities for the preparation and
consumption of food are provided, and common lounges, recreation
rooms and medical care facilities may also be provided;
"Rowhouse Dwelling" means a building containing three or more attached
dwelling units in a single row, each of which dwelling units has an
independent entrance from the outside and is vertically separated from
any abutting dwelling unit;
"Semi-Detached Dwelling" means a dwelling unit in a residential building
consisting of two dwelling units having one vertical wall or one horizontal
wall, but not other parts, attached or another dwelling unit where the
residential unit are not connected by an interior corridor;
"Service" means a service designed in Schedule "A" to this By-law, and
"services" shall have a corresponding meaning;
"Servicing Agreement" means an agreement between a landowner and
the municipality relative to the provision of municipal services to specified
land within the municipality;
"Single Detached Dwelling Unit" means a residential building consisting of
one dwelling unit and not attached to another structure;
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"Special Care/Special Need Dwelling" means a Building, or part of a
Building:
i.
containing two or more Dwelling Units which units have a
common entrance from street level;
ii.
where the occupants have the right to use, in common with
other occupants, halls, stairs, yards, common rooms and
accessory Buildings;
iii.
that is designed to accommodate persons with specific needs,
including but not limited to, independent permanent living
arrangements;
iv.
where support services, such as meal preparation, grocery
shopping, laundry, housekeeping, nursing, respite care and
attendant services are provided at any one or more various
levels; and
v.
the residential building or the residential portion of a mixed-use
building maintained and operated as a Long-term Care Home
under subsection 2 (1) of the Long-Term Care Homes Act,
2007.
and includes, but is not limited to, Retirement Home or Lodge, Charitable
Dwelling, Group Home (including a Correctional Group Home), Hospice,
and Long-term Care Home;
"Stacked Townhouse Dwelling" means a Building, or part of a building,
containing two or more dwelling units where each Dwelling Unit is
separated horizontally and/or vertically from another Dwelling Unit by a
common wall and having direct separate access to an exterior ground
level main entrance/exit;
"Temporary Building" Or "Structure" means a building or structure
constructed or erected or placed on land for a continuous period not
exceeding eight months, or an addition or alteration to a building or
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structure that has the effect of increasing the total floor area thereof for a
continuous period not exceeding eight month;
"Townhouse Dwelling" means a dwelling unit in a building divided
vertically into no less than three nor more than eight dwelling units
attached by common walls extended from the base of the foundation to
the roof line, each dwelling unit having a separate entrance at grade, and
includes a Back-to-Back Townhouse;
"Zoning By-Law" means the Zoning By-Law of the Township of Woolwich,
or any successor thereof passed pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning
Act, S.O. 1998.
2. DESIGNATION OF SERVICES
2.1
The categories of services for which Development Charges are imposed
under this By-law are as follows:
(a) Parks and Recreation Services
2.2
The components of the services designated in section 2.1 are described in
Schedule A.
3. APPLICATION OF BY-LAW RULES
3.1
Development charges shall be payable in the amounts set out in this By-
law where:
(a) the lands are located in the area described in section 3.2; and
(b) the development of the lands requires any of the approvals set out
in subsection 3.4(a).
Area to Which By-law Applies
3.2
Subject to section 3.3, this By-law applies to all lands in the Township of
Woolwich whether or not the land or use thereof is exempt from taxation
under s. 13 or the Assessment Act.
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3.3
Notwithstanding clause 3.2 above, this by-law shall not apply to lands that
are owned by and used for the purposes of:
(a) the municipality or a Local Board thereof;
(b) a Board of Education; or
(c) the Corporation of the Region of Waterloo or a local board thereof;
(d) Affordable Housing as defined herein.
Approvals for Development
3.4
(a) Development Charges shall be imposed on all lands, buildings or
structures that are developed for residential or non-residential uses
if the development requires:
i.
the passing of a zoning by-law or of an amendment to a
zoning bylaw under section 34 of the Planning Act;
ii.
the approval of a minor variance under section 45 of the
Planning Act;
iii.
a conveyance of land to which a by-law passed under
subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act applies;
iv.
the approval of a plan of subdivision under section 51 of the
Planning Act;
v.
a consent under section 53 of the Planning Act;
vi.
the approval of a description under section 50 of the
Condominium Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. C.26, as amended,
or any successor thereof; or
vii.
the issuing of a permit under the Building Code Act in
relation to a building or structure.
(b) No more than one development charge for each service designated
in subsection 2.1 shall be imposed upon any lands, buildings, or
structures to which this By-law applies even though two or more of
the actions described in subsection 3.4(a) are required before the
lands, buildings or structures can be developed.
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(c) Despite subsection 3.4(b), if two or more of the actions described in
subsection 3.4(a) occur at different times, additional development
charges shall be imposed if the subsequent action has the effect or
increasing the need for services.
Exemptions
3.5
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law, development charges shall
not be imposed with respect to:
a) an enlargement to an existing dwelling unit;
b) A second residential unit in an existing detached house, semi-
detached house, or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
all buildings and structures ancillary to the existing detached
house, semi-detached house or rowhouse cumulatively contain
no more than one residential unit;
c) A third residential unit in an existing detached house, semi-
detached house, or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
no building or structure ancillary to the existing detached house,
semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
d) One residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to an
existing detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse on a
parcel of land, if the existing detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse contains no more than two residential units
and no other building or structure ancillary to the existing
detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any
residential units;
e) A second residential unit in a new detached house, semi-
detached house or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
all buildings and structures ancillary to the new detached house,
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semi-detached house or rowhouse cumulatively will contain no
more than one residential unit;
f) A third residential unit in a new detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which residential use,
other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if no building or
structure ancillary to the new detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
g) One residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to a new
detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse on a parcel
of land, if the new detached house, semi-detached house or
rowhouse contains no more than two residential units and no
other building or structure ancillary to the new detached house,
semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
or
h) In an existing rental residential Building, which contains four or
more residential Dwelling Units, the creation of the greater of one
residential Dwelling Unit or one percent of the existing residential
Dwelling Units.
3.6
Notwithstanding subsection 3.5, development charges shall be imposed in
accordance with section 3.13 if the total floor area of the additional one or
two dwelling units in the single detached dwelling exceeds the total floor
area of the dwelling unit already in the building.
3.7
Notwithstanding section 3.5, development charges shall be imposed if the
additional unit has a gross floor area greater than
i.
in the case of a semi-detached or rowhouse dwelling, the
gross floor area of the existing dwelling unit; and
ii.
in the case of any other residential building, the gross floor
area of the smallest dwelling unit contained in the residential
building.
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3.8
Exemption for Industrial Development
3.8.1 Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, no development
charge is payable with respect to an enlargement of the gross floor
area of an existing industrial building where the gross floor area is
enlarged by 50 percent or less, of the original gross floor area.
3.8.2 If the gross floor area of an existing industrial building is enlarged
by greater than 50 percent, the amount of the development charge
payable in respect of the enlargement is the amount of the
development charge that would otherwise be payable multiplied by
the fraction determined as follows:
1) determine the amount by which the enlargement exceeds 50
percent of the gross floor area before the enlargement;
2) divide the amount determined under subsection 1) by the
amount of the enlargement
3.9
For the purpose of section 3.8 herein, "Existing Industrial Building" is used
as defined in the Regulation made pursuant to the Act.
3.10 Other Exemptions
Notwithstanding the provision of this by-law, development charges shall
not be imposed with respect to:
(a) a Temporary Use in accordance with section 39 of the Planning
Act;
(b) If a development includes the enlargement of the gross floor area of
an existing commercial or institutional building, and if the gross floor
area is enlarged by 50% or less, the amount of the development
charge in respect of the enlargement is zero. If the gross floor area
is enlarged by more than 50%, the development charge is payable
only on that portion of the enlargement exceeding the 50% of floor
area enlargement calculation.
(c) The development of non-residential farm buildings constructed for
Bona-Fide Farm Uses except for any building constructed to
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accommodate an On-Farm Diversified Use which shall be imposed
the non-residential rate.
3.11 The Development Charge payable for Rental Housing developments will
be reduced based on the number of bedrooms in each unit as follows:
(a) Three or more bedrooms - 25% reduction;
(b) Two bedrooms - 20% reduction; and
(c) All other bedroom quantities - 15% reduction.
3.12 Once proclaimed, the following shall be exempt from payment of the
Development Charges:
(a) Affordable residential units; or
(b) Attainable residential units.
Amount of Charges
Residential
3.13 The residential development charges set out in Schedule B shall be
imposed on residential uses of lands, buildings or structures, including a
dwelling unit accessory to a non-residential use and, in the case of a
mixed-use building or structure, on the residential uses in the mixed-use
building or structure, and the residential portion for a Live-Work unit,
according to the type of residential unit, and calculated with respect to the
service according to the type of residential use.
Non-Residential
3.14 The development charges described in Schedule B to this by-law shall be
imposed on non-residential uses of lands, buildings, or structures, and, in
the case of a mixed-use building or structure, on the non-residential uses
in the mixed-use building or structure, including the non-residential portion
for a Live-Work unit, and calculated with respect to the service according
to the total floor area of the non-residential use.
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Area-Specific (Breslau Sanitary Servicing)
3.15 There shall be an additional Development Charge component imposed
within the Breslau Sanitary Servicing area for sanitary servicing which
shall be equal to the sanitary service component of the current City of
Kitchener Development Charge. Such component shall be adjusted
annually, without amendment to this by-law, commencing on the first
anniversary date of this by-law to equal the sanitary service component of
the Current City of Kitchener Development Charge. This Breslau Sanitary
Servicing area is set out in Schedule "C" of this By-law.
Reduction of Development Charges for Redevelopment
3.16 Despite any other provisions of this By-law, where, as a result of the
redevelopment of land, a building or structure existing on the same land
within 60 months prior to the date of payment of development charges in
regard to such redevelopment was, or is to be demolished, in whole or in
part, or converted from one principal use to another principal use on the
same land, in order to facilitate the redevelopment, the development
charges otherwise payable with respect to such redevelopment shall be
reduced by the following amounts:
(a) in the case of a residential building or structure, or in the case of a
mixed-use building or structure, the residential uses in the mixed-
use building or structure, an amount calculated by multiplying the
applicable development charge under subsection 3.13 by the
number, according to type, of dwelling units that have been or will
be demolished or converted to another principal use; and
(b) in the case of a non-residential building or structure or, in the case
of mixed-use building or structure, the non-residential uses in the
mixed-use building or structure, an amount calculated by
multiplying the applicable development charges under subsection
3.14, by the gross floor area that has been or will be demolished or
converted to another principal use;
provided that such amounts shall not exceed, in total, the amount of the
development charges otherwise payable with respect to the redevelopment.
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Time of Payment and Determination of Development Charges
3.17 Except as otherwise provided in this By-law, Development Charges shall
be determined and payable in full in cash or certified cheque in Canadian
funds or by credits granted by the Act, on the date that the first building
permit is issued.
3.18 Except as otherwise provided in this By-law, a building permit shall not be
issued until the development charge has been paid in full.
3.19 Development charges for rental housing and institutional developments
are due and payable in 6 equal installments commencing with the first
installment payable on the date of occupancy, and each subsequent
installment, including interest, payable on the anniversary date each year
thereafter.
3.20 Where the development of land results from the approval of a Site Plan or
Zoning By-law Amendment made on or after January 1, 2020, and the
approval of the application occurred within the period of building permit
issuance as specific in section 26.2(5) of the Act, the development
charges under subsections 3.17, 3.18, and 3.19 shall be calculated based
on the rates set out in Schedule "B" on the date the planning application
was made. Where both planning applications apply, development charges
under subsections 3.17, 3.18, and 3.19 shall be calculated on the rates set
out in Schedule "B", on the date of the latter planning application,
including interest.
3.21 Interest for the purposes of rule 3.19 and 3.20 shall be determined as
prescribed in the Development Charges Act, as amended from time to
time.
3.22 Despite section 3.17, Council from time to time, and at any time, may
enter into agreements providing for all or any part of a development
charge to be paid before or after it would otherwise be payable, in
accordance with section 27 of the Act.
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4. PAYMENT BY SERVICES
4.1
Despite the payment required under subsections 3.13 and 3.14, Council
may, by agreement, give a credit towards a development charge in
exchange for work that relates to a service to which a development charge
relates under this By-law.
5. INDEXING
5.1
Development charges imposed pursuant to this By-law shall be adjusted
annually, without amendment to this By-law, on February 1st of each year,
in accordance with the prescribed index in the Act.
6. SCHEDULES
6.1
The following schedules shall form part of this By-law:
Schedule A: Components of Services Designated in section 2.1
Schedule B: Residential and Non-Residential Development Charges
7. CONFLICTS
7.1
Where the Township and an owner or former owner have entered into
an agreement with respect to land within the area to which this By-law
applies, and a conflict exists between the provisions of this By-law and
such agreement, the provisions of the agreement shall prevail to the
extent that there is a conflict.
7.2
Notwithstanding section 7.1, where a development which is the subject
of an agreement to which section 7.1 applies, is subsequently the
subject of one or more of the actions described in subsection 3.4(a),
an additional development charge in respect of the development
permitted by the action shall be calculated, payable and collected in
accordance with the provisions of this By-law if the development has
the effect of increasing the need for services, unless such agreement
provides otherwise.
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8. SEVERABILITY
8.1
If, for any reason, any provision of this By-law is held to be invalid, it is
hereby declared to be the intention of Council that all the remainder of
this By-law shall continue in full force and effect until repealed, re-
enacted, amended or modified.
9. DATE BY-LAW IN FORCE
9.1
This By-law shall come into effect at 12:01 AM on July 2, 2024.
10. DATE BY-LAW EXPIRES
10.1 This By-law will expire at 12:01 AM on July 2, 2034 unless it is
repealed by Council at an earlier date.
11. EXISITNG BY-LAW REPEALED
11.1 By-law Number 45-2019 is hereby repealed as of the date and time of
this By-law coming into effect.
PASSED THIS 3rd DAY OF July, 2024
__________________________
Mayor Shantz
__________________________
Jeff Smith, Director of Corporate
Services/Clerk
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SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW
DESIGNATED MUNICIPAL SERVICES UNDER THIS BY-LAW
Township-Wide Services
1. Parks and Recreation Services
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SCHEDULE "B" TO BY-LAW
SCHEDULE OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION
SERVICES
NON-RESIDENTIAL
Single and Semi-
Detached Dwelling
Multiple Dwellings
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and 1
Bedroom
Special
Care/Special
Dwelling Units
(per sq.ft. of Gross
Floor Area)
Township-Wide Services:
Parks and Recreation Services
4,280
3,231
2,736
1,773
1,378
0.20
Total Township-Wide Services
$4,280
$3,231
$2,736
$1,773
$1,378
$0.20
Service
RESIDENTIAL
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Appendix J
Proposed D.C. By-law -
Library Services
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The Corporation of the Township of Woolwich
By-law No.
A By-law for the Imposition of Development Charges for Library Services
WHEREAS the Township of Woolwich will experience growth through development
and re-development; and
AND WHEREAS development and re-development requires the provision of physical
and social services by the Township of Woolwich; and
AND WHEREAS The Township of Woolwich has determined that the development of
lands within the Township will increase the need for municipal services and Council has
confirmed its intent to provide the said services; and
AND WHEREAS Council desires to ensure that the capital cost of meeting growth-
related demands for or burden on municipal services does not place an excessive
financial burden on the Township of Woolwich or its existing taxpayers while at the
same time ensuring new taxpayers contribute no more than the net capital cost
attributable to providing the current level of municipal services; and
AND WHEREAS the Development Charges Act, 1997 (the "Act") provides that the
council of a municipality may by by-law impose development charges against land to
pay for increased capital costs required because of increased needs for services; and
WHEREAS a development charge background study has been completed in
accordance with the Act and the background study and draft proposed bylaw be made
available to the public and such documents were made available to the public 60 days
prior to the passage of the bylaw and at least two (2) weeks prior to the public meeting
required pursuant to Section 12 of the Act; and;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Woolwich has
given notice of and held a public meeting on the 28th day of May, 2024 in accordance
with the Act and the regulations thereto; and
WHEREAS any person who attended the public meeting was afforded an opportunity to
make representations and the public generally were afforded an opportunity to make
written submissions relating to the proposed by-law; and
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WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich Council resolved on May 28,
2024, that it is the intention of Council to ensure that the increase in need for services
identified in connection with the enactment of the by-law will be met; and
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich Council resolved on May 28,
2024, that no further public meeting be required, and that this by-law be brought forward
for enactment; and
WHEREAS Section 2(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997 ("Act") enables the
Council of a municipality to pass By-laws to impose development charges against lands
located in the Township to pay for increased capital costs where the development of the
land would increase the need for municipal services as designated in the By-law and
the development requires one or more of the actions set out in Section 2(2) of the Act;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
WOOLWICH ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. INTERPRETATION
1.1
In this By-law the following items shall have the corresponding meanings
"Act" means the Development Charges Act, as amended from time to time
and includes the Regulations passed under the Act, as amended from
time to time;
"Accessory Use" means where used to describe a use, building, or
structure that the use, building or structure is naturally and normally
incidental, subordinate in purpose of floor area or both, and exclusively
devoted to a principal use, building or structure;
"Affordable Housing" means dwelling units and incidental facilities,
primarily for persons of low and moderate income, that meets the
requirements of any program for such purpose as administered by any
agency of the Federal or Provincial government, and/or the Region of
Waterloo and for which an agreement has been entered into with the
Region of Waterloo with respect to the provisions of such dwelling units
and facilities;
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"Affordable Residential Unit" means a residential unit that meets the
criteria set out in subsection 4.1 of the Act
"Apartment Unit" means any residential unit within a building containing
three or more dwelling units where access to each residential unit is
obtained through a common entrance or entrances from the street level
and the residential units are connected by an interior corridor, and
includes Stacked Townhouses;
"Attainable Residential Unit" means a residential unit that meets the
criteria set out in subsection 4.1 of the Act;
"Back-to-Back Townhouse Dwelling" means a building containing three or
more dwelling units separated vertically by a common wall, including a
rear common wall, that do not have rear yards;
"bedroom" means a habitable room larger than seven square metres,
including a den, study, or other similar area, but does not include a
bathroom, living room, dining room or kitchen;
"Benefiting Area" means an area defined by map, plan, or legal
description in a front-ending agreement as an area that will receive a
benefit from the construction of a service;
"Board of Education" has the same meaning as set out in the Education
Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. E.2, as amended, or any successor thereof;
"Bona Fide Farm Uses" means the proposed development will qualify as a
farm business operating with a valid Farm Business Registration Number
issued by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and
be assessed in the Farmland Realty Tax Class by the Ontario Property
Assessment Corporation;
"Building Code Act" means the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, as
amended, or any successor thereof;
"Capital Cost" means costs incurred or proposed to be incurred by the
municipality or a local board thereof directly or by others on behalf of and
as authorized by the municipality or local board,
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a) to acquire land or an interest in land, including a leasehold interest,
b) to improve land,
c) to acquire, lease, construct or improve buildings and structures,
d) to acquire, construct or improve facilities including,
i.
furniture and equipment other than computer equipment, and
ii.
material acquired for circulation, reference or information
purposes by a library board as defined in the Public Libraries
Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. P.44, as amended, or any
successor thereof; and
iii.
rolling stock with an estimated useful life of seven years or
more, and
"Commercial" means any use of land, structures, or buildings for the
purposes of buying or selling commodities and services, but does not
include industrial or agricultural uses, but does include hotels, motels,
motor inns and boarding, lodging and rooming houses;
"Cannabis Plant" means a plant that belongs to the genus "Cannabis."
"Cannabis Production Facilities" means a Building, or part thereof,
designed, used, or intended to be used for one or more of the following:
cultivation, growing, propagation, production, processing, harvesting,
testing, alteration, destruction, storage, packaging, shipment, or
distribution of Cannabis where a licence, permit, or authorization has been
issued under applicable federal law but does not include a building or part
thereof solely designed, used, or intended to be used for retail sales of
Cannabis;
"Charitable Dwelling" means a residential building, a part of a residential
building or the residential portion of a mixed-use building maintained and
operated by a corporation approved under the Charitable Institutions Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. C.9, for persons requiring residential, specialized or group
care and charitable dwelling includes a children's residence under the
Child and Family Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.11, a home or a joint
home under the Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c. H.13, an institution under the Mental Hospitals Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.8,
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a nursing home under the subsection 2 (1) of the Long-Term Care Homes
Act, 2007;
"Correctional Group Home" means a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building containing a single housekeeping unit
supervised on a 24-hour basis on site by agency staff on a shift rotation
basis, and funded wholly or in part by any government or its agency, or by
public subscription or donation, or by any combination thereof, and
licensed, approved or supervised by the Province of Ontario as a
detention or correctional facility under any general or special act and
amendments or replacement thereto. A correction group home may
contain an office provided that the office is used only for the operation of
the correctional group home in which it is located. A correctional group
home shall not include any detention facility operated or supervised by the
Federal Government nor any correctional institution or secure custody and
detention facility operated by the Province of Ontario;
"Council" means the Council of the municipality;
"Development" means the construction, erection or placing of one or more
buildings or structures on land or the making of an addition or alteration to
a building or structure that the effect of increasing the size of usability
thereof, and includes redevelopment;
"Development Charge" means a charge imposed with respect to this By-
law;
"Dwelling Unit" means any part of a building or structure used, designed,
or intended to be used as a domestic establishment in which one or more
persons may sleep and are provided with culinary and sanitary facilities for
their exclusive use;
"Existing" means the number, use and size that existed as of the date the
date of the first building;
"Farm Building" means all or part of a building; that does not contain any
area used for residential occupancy, that is associated with and located on
land devoted to the practice of farming and that is used essentially for the
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housing of equipment or livestock or the production, storage or processing
of agricultural and horticultural produce or feeds. Examples include
encompassing barns, silos, and other ancillary development to an
agricultural use;
"Gross Floor Area" means:
(a) in the case of a residential building or structure, the total area of all
floors above grade of a dwelling unit measured between the outside
surfaces of exterior walls or between the outside surfaces of
exterior walls and the centre line of party walls dividing the dwelling
unit from any other dwelling unit or other portion of a building; and
(b) in the case of a non-residential building or structure, or in the case
of a mixed-use building or structure in respect of the non-residential
portion thereof, the total area of all building floors above or below
grade measured between the outside surfaces of the exterior walls,
or between the outside surfaces of exterior walls and the centre line
of party walls dividing a non-residential use and a residential use,
except for:
i.
a room or enclosed area within the building or structure
above or below that is used exclusively for the
accommodation of heating, cooling, ventilating, electrical,
mechanical or telecommunications equipment that service
the building;
ii.
loading facilities above or below grade; and
iii.
a part of the building or structure below grade that is used for
the parking of motor vehicles or for storage or other
accessory use
"Existing Industrial" means an Industrial Building or structure existing on a
site as of the date this by-laws comes into effect, or the first building or
structures constructed on a vacant site pursuant to site plan approval
under section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended,
or any successor thereof, subsequent to this by-law, for which full
development charges were paid;
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"Group Home" means a residential building or the residential portion of a
mixed-use building containing a single housekeeping unit which may or
may not be supervised on a 24-hour basis on site by agency staff on a
shift rotation basis, and funded wholly or in part by any government or its
agency, or by public subscription or donation, or by any combination
thereof and licensed, approved or supervised by the Province of Ontario
for the accommodation of persons under any general or special act and
amendments or replacements thereto. A group home may contain an
office provided that the office is used only for the operation of the group
home in which it is located;
"Hospice" means a building or portion of a mixed-use building designed
and intended to provide palliative care and emotional support to the
terminally ill in a home or homelike setting so that quality of life is
maintained, and family members may be active participants in care;
"Industrial" means lands, buildings or structures used or designed or
intended for use for manufacturing, processing, fabricating or assembly of
raw goods, warehousing, or bulk storage of goods, and includes office
uses and the sale of commodities to the general public where such uses
are accessory to an industrial use, but does not include the sale of
commodities to the general public through a warehouse club;
"Institutional" means development of a building or structure intended for
use:
i.
as a long-term care home within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of
the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2021;
ii.
as a retirement home within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of the
Retirement Homes Act, 2010;
iii.
by any institution of the following post-secondary institutions for the
objects of the institution:
a) a university in Ontario that receives direct, regular, and
ongoing operation funding from the Government of Ontario;
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b) a college or university federated or affiliated with a university
described in subclause a); or
c) an Indigenous Institute prescribed for the purposes of
section 6 of the Indigenous Institute Act, 2017;
iv.
as a memorial home, clubhouse, or athletic grounds by an Ontario
branch of the Royal Canadian Legion; or
v.
as a hospice to provide end of life care.
"Live-Work" means a Building, or part of thereof, which contains, or is
intended to contain, both a Dwelling Unit and non-residential unit and
which is intended for both Residential Use and Non-residential Use
concurrently, and shares a common wall or floor with or without direct
access between the residential and non-residential uses;
"Local Board" means a school board, public utility, commission,
transportation commission, public library board, board of park
management, local board of health, board of commissioners of police,
planning board, or any other board, commission, committee, body or local
authority established or exercising any power or authority under any
general or special Act with respect to any of the affairs or purposes,
including school purposes, of the Township of Woolwich or any part or
parts thereof;
"Local Services" means those services, facilities or things which are under
the jurisdiction of the municipality and are related to a plan of subdivision
or within the area to which the plan relates in respect of the lands under
Sections 41, 51 or 53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 19990, Chap. P.13, as
amended, or any successor thereof;
"Long-term Care Home" means a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of
the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007;
"Multiple Dwellings" means all dwellings other than single-detached, semi-
detached and apartment unit dwellings;
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"Municipality" means the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich
"Non-residential Use" means a building or structure of any kind
whatsoever used, designed, or intended to be used for other than a
residential use;
"Official Plan" means the Official Plan adopted for the Township, as
amended, and approved;
"On Farm Diversified Use" means a use, occurring entirely and exclusively
within a detached building that is secondary and subordinate to the active
and principle agricultural use occurring on a property. Such uses shall be
integrated within a farm cluster of buildings which must include a
residential dwelling, and may include, but not be limited to, uses that
produce value added agricultural products or provide a service that is
supportive of regional agri-business;
"Owner" means the owner of land or a person who has made application
for an approval for the development of land upon which a development
charge is imposed;
"Rate" means the interest rate established weekly by the Bank of Canada
based on Treasury Bills having a term of 91 days;
"Regulation" means any regulation made pursuant to the Act;
"Redevelopment" means the construction, erection or placing of one or
more buildings or structures on land where all or part of a building or
structure has previously been demolished on such land, or changing the
use of a building or structure from residential to non-residential or from
non-residential to residential;
"Residential Dwelling" means a building, occupied or capable of being
occupied as a home, residence or sleeping place by one or more persons,
containing one or more dwelling units but not including motels, hotels,
tents, truck campers, tourist trailers, mobile camper trailers or boarding,
lodging or rooming houses;
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"Rental Housing" means development of a building or structure with four
or more dwelling units all of which are intended for use as rented
residential premises;
"Residential Use" means the use of a building or structure or portion
thereof for one or more dwelling units. This also includes a dwelling unit
on land that is used for an agricultural use;
"Retirement Home or Lodge" mans a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building which provides accommodation primarily
for retired persons or couples where each private bedroom or living
accommodation has a separate private bathroom and separate entrance
from a common hail but where common facilities for the preparation and
consumption of food are provided, and common lounges, recreation
rooms and medical care facilities may also be provided;
"Rowhouse Dwelling" means a building containing three or more attached
dwelling units in a single row, each of which dwelling units has an
independent entrance from the outside and is vertically separated from
any abutting dwelling unit;
"Semi-Detached Dwelling" means a dwelling unit in a residential building
consisting of two dwelling units having one vertical wall or one horizontal
wall, but not other parts, attached or another dwelling unit where the
residential unit are not connected by an interior corridor;
"Service" means a service designed in Schedule "A" to this By-law, and
"services" shall have a corresponding meaning;
"Servicing Agreement" means an agreement between a landowner and
the municipality relative to the provision of municipal services to specified
land within the municipality;
"Single Detached Dwelling Unit" means a residential building consisting of
one dwelling unit and not attached to another structure;
"Special Care/Special Need Dwelling" means a Building, or part of a
Building:
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i.
containing two or more Dwelling Units which units have a
common entrance from street level;
ii.
where the occupants have the right to use, in common with
other occupants, halls, stairs, yards, common rooms and
accessory Buildings;
iii.
that is designed to accommodate persons with specific needs,
including but not limited to, independent permanent living
arrangements;
iv.
where support services, such as meal preparation, grocery
shopping, laundry, housekeeping, nursing, respite care and
attendant services are provided at any one or more various
levels; and
v.
the residential building or the residential portion of a mixed-use
building maintained and operated as a Long-term Care Home
under subsection 2 (1) of the Long-Term Care Homes Act,
2007.
and includes, but is not limited to, Retirement Home or Lodge, Charitable
Dwelling, Group Home (including a Correctional Group Home), Hospice,
and Long-term Care Home;
"Stacked Townhouse Dwelling" means a Building, or part of a building,
containing two or more dwelling units where each Dwelling Unit is
separated horizontally and/or vertically from another Dwelling Unit by a
common wall and having direct separate access to an exterior ground
level main entrance/exit;
"Temporary Building" Or "Structure" means a building or structure
constructed or erected or placed on land for a continuous period not
exceeding eight months, or an addition or alteration to a building or
structure that has the effect of increasing the total floor area thereof for a
continuous period not exceeding eight month;
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"Townhouse Dwelling" means a dwelling unit in a building divided
vertically into no less than three nor more than eight dwelling units
attached by common walls extended from the base of the foundation to
the roof line, each dwelling unit having a separate entrance at grade, and
includes a Back-to-Back Townhouse;
"Zoning By-Law" means the Zoning By-Law of the Township of Woolwich,
or any successor thereof passed pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning
Act, S.O. 1998.
2. DESIGNATION OF SERVICES
2.1
The categories of services for which Development Charges are imposed
under this By-law are as follows:
(a) Library Services
2.2
The components of the services designated in section 2.1 are described in
Schedule A.
3. APPLICATION OF BY-LAW RULES
3.1
Development charges shall be payable in the amounts set out in this By-
law where:
(a) the lands are located in the area described in section 3.2; and
(b) the development of the lands requires any of the approvals set out
in subsection 3.4(a).
Area to Which By-law Applies
3.2
Subject to section 3.3, this By-law applies to all lands in the Township of
Woolwich whether or not the land or use thereof is exempt from taxation
under s. 13 or the Assessment Act.
3.3
Notwithstanding clause 3.2 above, this by-law shall not apply to lands that
are owned by and used for the purposes of:
(a) the municipality or a Local Board thereof;
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(b) a Board of Education; or
(c) the Corporation of the Region of Waterloo or a local board thereof;
(d) Affordable Housing as defined herein.
Approvals for Development
3.4
(a) Development Charges shall be imposed on all lands, buildings or
structures that are developed for residential or non-residential uses
if the development requires:
i.
the passing of a zoning by-law or of an amendment to a
zoning bylaw under section 34 of the Planning Act;
ii.
the approval of a minor variance under section 45 of the
Planning Act;
iii.
a conveyance of land to which a by-law passed under
subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act applies;
iv.
the approval of a plan of subdivision under section 51 of the
Planning Act;
v.
a consent under section 53 of the Planning Act;
vi.
the approval of a description under section 50 of the
Condominium Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. C.26, as amended,
or any successor thereof; or
vii.
the issuing of a permit under the Building Code Act in
relation to a building or structure.
(b) No more than one development charge for each service designated
in subsection 2.1 shall be imposed upon any lands, buildings, or
structures to which this By-law applies even though two or more of
the actions described in subsection 3.4(a) are required before the
lands, buildings or structures can be developed.
(c) Despite subsection 3.4(b), if two or more of the actions described in
subsection 3.4(a) occur at different times, additional development
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charges shall be imposed if the subsequent action has the effect or
increasing the need for services.
Exemptions
3.5
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law, development charges shall
not be imposed with respect to:
a) an enlargement to an existing dwelling unit;
b) A second residential unit in an existing detached house, semi-
detached house, or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
all buildings and structures ancillary to the existing detached
house, semi-detached house or rowhouse cumulatively contain
no more than one residential unit;
c) A third residential unit in an existing detached house, semi-
detached house, or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
no building or structure ancillary to the existing detached house,
semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
d) One residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to an
existing detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse on a
parcel of land, if the existing detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse contains no more than two residential units
and no other building or structure ancillary to the existing
detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any
residential units;
e) A second residential unit in a new detached house, semi-
detached house or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
all buildings and structures ancillary to the new detached house,
semi-detached house or rowhouse cumulatively will contain no
more than one residential unit;
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f) A third residential unit in a new detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which residential use,
other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if no building or
structure ancillary to the new detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
g) One residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to a new
detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse on a parcel
of land, if the new detached house, semi-detached house or
rowhouse contains no more than two residential units and no
other building or structure ancillary to the new detached house,
semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
or
h) In an existing rental residential Building, which contains four or
more residential Dwelling Units, the creation of the greater of one
residential Dwelling Unit or one percent of the existing residential
Dwelling Units.
3.6
Notwithstanding subsection 3.5, development charges shall be imposed in
accordance with section 3.13 if the total floor area of the additional one or
two dwelling units in the single detached dwelling exceeds the total floor
area of the dwelling unit already in the building.
3.7
Notwithstanding section 3.5, development charges shall be imposed if the
additional unit has a gross floor area greater than
i.
in the case of a semi-detached or rowhouse dwelling, the
gross floor area of the existing dwelling unit; and
ii.
in the case of any other residential building, the gross floor
area of the smallest dwelling unit contained in the residential
building.
3.8
Exemption for Industrial Development
3.8.1 Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, no development
charge is payable with respect to an enlargement of the gross floor
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area of an existing industrial building where the gross floor area is
enlarged by 50 percent or less, of the original gross floor area.
3.8.2 If the gross floor area of an existing industrial building is enlarged
by greater than 50 percent, the amount of the development charge
payable in respect of the enlargement is the amount of the
development charge that would otherwise be payable multiplied by
the fraction determined as follows:
1) determine the amount by which the enlargement exceeds 50
percent of the gross floor area before the enlargement;
2) divide the amount determined under subsection 1) by the
amount of the enlargement
3.9
For the purpose of section 3.8 herein, "Existing Industrial Building" is used
as defined in the Regulation made pursuant to the Act.
3.10 Other Exemptions
Notwithstanding the provision of this by-law, development charges shall
not be imposed with respect to:
(a) a Temporary Use in accordance with section 39 of the Planning
Act;
(b) If a development includes the enlargement of the gross floor area of
an existing commercial or institutional building, and if the gross floor
area is enlarged by 50% or less, the amount of the development
charge in respect of the enlargement is zero. If the gross floor area
is enlarged by more than 50%, the development charge is payable
only on that portion of the enlargement exceeding the 50% of floor
area enlargement calculation.
(c) The development of non-residential farm buildings constructed for
Bona-Fide Farm Uses except for any building constructed to
accommodate an On-Farm Diversified Use which shall be imposed
the non-residential rate.
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3.11 The Development Charge payable for Rental Housing developments will
be reduced based on the number of bedrooms in each unit as follows:
(a) Three or more bedrooms - 25% reduction;
(b) Two bedrooms - 20% reduction; and
(c) All other bedroom quantities - 15% reduction.
3.12 Once proclaimed, the following shall be exempt from payment of the
Development Charges:
(a) Affordable residential units; or
(b) Attainable residential units.
Amount of Charges
Residential
3.13 The residential development charges set out in Schedule B shall be
imposed on residential uses of lands, buildings or structures, including a
dwelling unit accessory to a non-residential use and, in the case of a
mixed-use building or structure, on the residential uses in the mixed-use
building or structure, and the residential portion for a Live-Work unit,
according to the type of residential unit, and calculated with respect to the
service according to the type of residential use.
Non-Residential
3.14 The development charges described in Schedule B to this by-law shall be
imposed on non-residential uses of lands, buildings, or structures, and, in
the case of a mixed-use building or structure, on the non-residential uses
in the mixed-use building or structure, including the non-residential portion
for a Live-Work unit, and calculated with respect to the service according
to the total floor area of the non-residential use.
Area-Specific (Breslau Sanitary Servicing)
3.15 There shall be an additional Development Charge component imposed
within the Breslau Sanitary Servicing area for sanitary servicing which
shall be equal to the sanitary service component of the current City of
Kitchener Development Charge. Such component shall be adjusted
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annually, without amendment to this by-law, commencing on the first
anniversary date of this by-law to equal the sanitary service component of
the Current City of Kitchener Development Charge. This Breslau Sanitary
Servicing area is set out in Schedule "C" of this By-law.
Reduction of Development Charges for Redevelopment
3.16 Despite any other provisions of this By-law, where, as a result of the
redevelopment of land, a building or structure existing on the same land
within 60 months prior to the date of payment of development charges in
regard to such redevelopment was, or is to be demolished, in whole or in
part, or converted from one principal use to another principal use on the
same land, in order to facilitate the redevelopment, the development
charges otherwise payable with respect to such redevelopment shall be
reduced by the following amounts:
(a) in the case of a residential building or structure, or in the case of a
mixed-use building or structure, the residential uses in the mixed-
use building or structure, an amount calculated by multiplying the
applicable development charge under subsection 3.13 by the
number, according to type, of dwelling units that have been or will
be demolished or converted to another principal use; and
(b) in the case of a non-residential building or structure or, in the case
of mixed-use building or structure, the non-residential uses in the
mixed-use building or structure, an amount calculated by
multiplying the applicable development charges under subsection
3.14, by the gross floor area that has been or will be demolished or
converted to another principal use;
provided that such amounts shall not exceed, in total, the amount of the
development charges otherwise payable with respect to the redevelopment.
Time of Payment and Determination of Development Charges
3.17 Except as otherwise provided in this By-law, Development Charges shall
be determined and payable in full in cash or certified cheque in Canadian
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funds or by credits granted by the Act, on the date that the first building
permit is issued.
3.18 Except as otherwise provided in this By-law, a building permit shall not be
issued until the development charge has been paid in full.
3.19 Development charges for rental housing and institutional developments
are due and payable in 6 equal installments commencing with the first
installment payable on the date of occupancy, and each subsequent
installment, including interest, payable on the anniversary date each year
thereafter.
3.20 Where the development of land results from the approval of a Site Plan or
Zoning By-law Amendment made on or after January 1, 2020, and the
approval of the application occurred within the period of building permit
issuance as specific in section 26.2(5) of the Act, the development
charges under subsections 3.17, 3.18, and 3.19 shall be calculated based
on the rates set out in Schedule "B" on the date the planning application
was made. Where both planning applications apply, development charges
under subsections 3.17, 3.18, and 3.19 shall be calculated on the rates set
out in Schedule "B", on the date of the latter planning application,
including interest.
3.21 Interest for the purposes of rule 3.19 and 3.20 shall be determined as
prescribed in the Development Charges Act, as amended from time to
time.
3.22 Despite section 3.17, Council from time to time, and at any time, may
enter into agreements providing for all or any part of a development
charge to be paid before or after it would otherwise be payable, in
accordance with section 27 of the Act.
4. PAYMENT BY SERVICES
4.1
Despite the payment required under subsections 3.13 and 3.14, Council
may, by agreement, give a credit towards a development charge in
exchange for work that relates to a service to which a development charge
relates under this By-law.
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5. INDEXING
5.1
Development charges imposed pursuant to this By-law shall be adjusted
annually, without amendment to this By-law, on February 1st of each year,
in accordance with the prescribed index in the Act.
6. SCHEDULES
6.1
The following schedules shall form part of this By-law:
Schedule A: Components of Services Designated in section 2.1
Schedule B: Residential and Non-Residential Development Charges
7. CONFLICTS
7.1
Where the Township and an owner or former owner have entered into
an agreement with respect to land within the area to which this By-law
applies, and a conflict exists between the provisions of this By-law and
such agreement, the provisions of the agreement shall prevail to the
extent that there is a conflict.
7.2
Notwithstanding section 7.1, where a development which is the subject
of an agreement to which section 7.1 applies, is subsequently the
subject of one or more of the actions described in subsection 3.4(a),
an additional development charge in respect of the development
permitted by the action shall be calculated, payable and collected in
accordance with the provisions of this By-law if the development has
the effect of increasing the need for services, unless such agreement
provides otherwise.
8. SEVERABILITY
8.1
If, for any reason, any provision of this By-law is held to be invalid, it is
hereby declared to be the intention of Council that all the remainder of
this By-law shall continue in full force and effect until repealed, re-
enacted, amended or modified.
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9. DATE BY-LAW IN FORCE
9.1
This By-law shall come into effect at 12:01 AM on July 2, 2024.
10. DATE BY-LAW EXPIRES
10.1 This By-law will expire at 12:01 AM on July 2, 2034 unless it is
repealed by Council at an earlier date.
11. EXISITNG BY-LAW REPEALED
11.1 By-law Number 45-2019 is hereby repealed as of the date and time of
this By-law coming into effect.
PASSED THIS 3rd DAY OF July, 2024
__________________________
Mayor Shantz
__________________________
Jeff Smith, Director of Corporate
Services/Clerk
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SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW
DESIGNATED MUNICIPAL SERVICES UNDER THIS BY-LAW
Township-Wide Services
1. Library Services
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SCHEDULE "B" TO BY-LAW
SCHEDULE OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGES FOR LIBRARY SERVICES
NON-RESIDENTIAL
Single and Semi-
Detached Dwelling
Multiple Dwellings
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and 1
Bedroom
Special
Care/Special
Dwelling Units
(per sq.ft. of Gross
Floor Area)
Township-Wide Services:
Library Services
357
270
228
148
115
0.02
Total Township-Wide Services
$357
$270
$228
$148
$115
$0.02
Service
RESIDENTIAL
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Appendix K
Proposed D.C. By-law -
Provincial Offences Act
including By-law Enforcement
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The Corporation of the Township of Woolwich
By-law No.
A By-law for the Imposition of Development Charges for Provincial Offences Act
including By-law Enforcement
WHEREAS the Township of Woolwich will experience growth through development
and re-development; and
AND WHEREAS development and re-development requires the provision of physical
and social services by the Township of Woolwich; and
AND WHEREAS The Township of Woolwich has determined that the development of
lands within the Township will increase the need for municipal services and Council has
confirmed its intent to provide the said services; and
AND WHEREAS Council desires to ensure that the capital cost of meeting growth-
related demands for or burden on municipal services does not place an excessive
financial burden on the Township of Woolwich or its existing taxpayers while at the
same time ensuring new taxpayers contribute no more than the net capital cost
attributable to providing the current level of municipal services; and
AND WHEREAS the Development Charges Act, 1997 (the "Act") provides that the
council of a municipality may by by-law impose development charges against land to
pay for increased capital costs required because of increased needs for services; and
WHEREAS a development charge background study has been completed in
accordance with the Act and the background study and draft proposed bylaw be made
available to the public and such documents were made available to the public 60 days
prior to the passage of the bylaw and at least two (2) weeks prior to the public meeting
required pursuant to Section 12 of the Act; and;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Woolwich has
given notice of and held a public meeting on the 28th day of May, 2024 in accordance
with the Act and the regulations thereto; and
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WHEREAS any person who attended the public meeting was afforded an opportunity to
make representations and the public generally were afforded an opportunity to make
written submissions relating to the proposed by-law; and
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich Council resolved on May 28,
2024, that it is the intention of Council to ensure that the increase in need for services
identified in connection with the enactment of the by-law will be met; and
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich Council resolved on May 28,
2024, that no further public meeting be required, and that this by-law be brought forward
for enactment; and
WHEREAS Section 2(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997 ("Act") enables the
Council of a municipality to pass By-laws to impose development charges against lands
located in the Township to pay for increased capital costs where the development of the
land would increase the need for municipal services as designated in the By-law and
the development requires one or more of the actions set out in Section 2(2) of the Act;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
WOOLWICH ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. INTERPRETATION
1.1
In this By-law the following items shall have the corresponding meanings
"Act" means the Development Charges Act, as amended from time to time
and includes the Regulations passed under the Act, as amended from
time to time;
"Accessory Use" means where used to describe a use, building, or
structure that the use, building or structure is naturally and normally
incidental, subordinate in purpose of floor area or both, and exclusively
devoted to a principal use, building or structure;
"Affordable Housing" means dwelling units and incidental facilities,
primarily for persons of low and moderate income, that meets the
requirements of any program for such purpose as administered by any
agency of the Federal or Provincial government, and/or the Region of
Waterloo and for which an agreement has been entered into with the
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Region of Waterloo with respect to the provisions of such dwelling units
and facilities;
"Affordable Residential Unit" means a residential unit that meets the
criteria set out in subsection 4.1 of the Act
"Apartment Unit" means any residential unit within a building containing
three or more dwelling units where access to each residential unit is
obtained through a common entrance or entrances from the street level
and the residential units are connected by an interior corridor, and
includes Stacked Townhouses;
"Attainable Residential Unit" means a residential unit that meets the
criteria set out in subsection 4.1 of the Act;
"Back-to-Back Townhouse Dwelling" means a building containing three or
more dwelling units separated vertically by a common wall, including a
rear common wall, that do not have rear yards;
"bedroom" means a habitable room larger than seven square metres,
including a den, study, or other similar area, but does not include a
bathroom, living room, dining room or kitchen;
"Benefiting Area" means an area defined by map, plan, or legal
description in a front-ending agreement as an area that will receive a
benefit from the construction of a service;
"Board of Education" has the same meaning as set out in the Education
Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. E.2, as amended, or any successor thereof;
"Bona Fide Farm Uses" means the proposed development will qualify as a
farm business operating with a valid Farm Business Registration Number
issued by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and
be assessed in the Farmland Realty Tax Class by the Ontario Property
Assessment Corporation;
"Building Code Act" means the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, as
amended, or any successor thereof;
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"Capital Cost" means costs incurred or proposed to be incurred by the
municipality or a local board thereof directly or by others on behalf of and
as authorized by the municipality or local board,
a) to acquire land or an interest in land, including a leasehold interest,
b) to improve land,
c) to acquire, lease, construct or improve buildings and structures,
d) to acquire, construct or improve facilities including,
i.
furniture and equipment other than computer equipment, and
ii.
material acquired for circulation, reference or information
purposes by a library board as defined in the Public Libraries
Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. P.44, as amended, or any
successor thereof; and
iii.
rolling stock with an estimated useful life of seven years or
more, and
"Commercial" means any use of land, structures, or buildings for the
purposes of buying or selling commodities and services, but does not
include industrial or agricultural uses, but does include hotels, motels,
motor inns and boarding, lodging and rooming houses;
"Cannabis Plant" means a plant that belongs to the genus "Cannabis."
"Cannabis Production Facilities" means a Building, or part thereof,
designed, used, or intended to be used for one or more of the following:
cultivation, growing, propagation, production, processing, harvesting,
testing, alteration, destruction, storage, packaging, shipment, or
distribution of Cannabis where a licence, permit, or authorization has been
issued under applicable federal law but does not include a building or part
thereof solely designed, used, or intended to be used for retail sales of
Cannabis;
"Charitable Dwelling" means a residential building, a part of a residential
building or the residential portion of a mixed-use building maintained and
operated by a corporation approved under the Charitable Institutions Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. C.9, for persons requiring residential, specialized or group
care and charitable dwelling includes a children's residence under the
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Child and Family Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.11, a home or a joint
home under the Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c. H.13, an institution under the Mental Hospitals Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.8,
a nursing home under the subsection 2 (1) of the Long-Term Care Homes
Act, 2007;
"Correctional Group Home" means a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building containing a single housekeeping unit
supervised on a 24-hour basis on site by agency staff on a shift rotation
basis, and funded wholly or in part by any government or its agency, or by
public subscription or donation, or by any combination thereof, and
licensed, approved or supervised by the Province of Ontario as a
detention or correctional facility under any general or special act and
amendments or replacement thereto. A correction group home may
contain an office provided that the office is used only for the operation of
the correctional group home in which it is located. A correctional group
home shall not include any detention facility operated or supervised by the
Federal Government nor any correctional institution or secure custody and
detention facility operated by the Province of Ontario;
"Council" means the Council of the municipality;
"Development" means the construction, erection or placing of one or more
buildings or structures on land or the making of an addition or alteration to
a building or structure that the effect of increasing the size of usability
thereof, and includes redevelopment;
"Development Charge" means a charge imposed with respect to this By-
law;
"Dwelling Unit" means any part of a building or structure used, designed,
or intended to be used as a domestic establishment in which one or more
persons may sleep and are provided with culinary and sanitary facilities for
their exclusive use;
"Existing" means the number, use and size that existed as of the date the
date of the first building;
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"Farm Building" means all or part of a building; that does not contain any
area used for residential occupancy, that is associated with and located on
land devoted to the practice of farming and that is used essentially for the
housing of equipment or livestock or the production, storage or processing
of agricultural and horticultural produce or feeds. Examples include
encompassing barns, silos, and other ancillary development to an
agricultural use;
"Gross Floor Area" means:
(a) in the case of a residential building or structure, the total area of all
floors above grade of a dwelling unit measured between the outside
surfaces of exterior walls or between the outside surfaces of
exterior walls and the centre line of party walls dividing the dwelling
unit from any other dwelling unit or other portion of a building; and
(b) in the case of a non-residential building or structure, or in the case
of a mixed-use building or structure in respect of the non-residential
portion thereof, the total area of all building floors above or below
grade measured between the outside surfaces of the exterior walls,
or between the outside surfaces of exterior walls and the centre line
of party walls dividing a non-residential use and a residential use,
except for:
i.
a room or enclosed area within the building or structure
above or below that is used exclusively for the
accommodation of heating, cooling, ventilating, electrical,
mechanical or telecommunications equipment that service
the building;
ii.
loading facilities above or below grade; and
iii.
a part of the building or structure below grade that is used for
the parking of motor vehicles or for storage or other
accessory use
"Existing Industrial" means an Industrial Building or structure existing on a
site as of the date this by-laws comes into effect, or the first building or
structures constructed on a vacant site pursuant to site plan approval
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under section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended,
or any successor thereof, subsequent to this by-law, for which full
development charges were paid;
"Group Home" means a residential building or the residential portion of a
mixed-use building containing a single housekeeping unit which may or
may not be supervised on a 24-hour basis on site by agency staff on a
shift rotation basis, and funded wholly or in part by any government or its
agency, or by public subscription or donation, or by any combination
thereof and licensed, approved or supervised by the Province of Ontario
for the accommodation of persons under any general or special act and
amendments or replacements thereto. A group home may contain an
office provided that the office is used only for the operation of the group
home in which it is located;
"Hospice" means a building or portion of a mixed-use building designed
and intended to provide palliative care and emotional support to the
terminally ill in a home or homelike setting so that quality of life is
maintained, and family members may be active participants in care;
"Industrial" means lands, buildings or structures used or designed or
intended for use for manufacturing, processing, fabricating or assembly of
raw goods, warehousing, or bulk storage of goods, and includes office
uses and the sale of commodities to the general public where such uses
are accessory to an industrial use, but does not include the sale of
commodities to the general public through a warehouse club;
"Institutional" means development of a building or structure intended for
use:
i.
as a long-term care home within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of
the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2021;
ii.
as a retirement home within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of the
Retirement Homes Act, 2010;
iii.
by any institution of the following post-secondary institutions for the
objects of the institution:
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a) a university in Ontario that receives direct, regular, and
ongoing operation funding from the Government of Ontario;
b) a college or university federated or affiliated with a university
described in subclause a); or
c) an Indigenous Institute prescribed for the purposes of
section 6 of the Indigenous Institute Act, 2017;
iv.
as a memorial home, clubhouse, or athletic grounds by an Ontario
branch of the Royal Canadian Legion; or
v.
as a hospice to provide end of life care.
"Live-Work" means a Building, or part of thereof, which contains, or is
intended to contain, both a Dwelling Unit and non-residential unit and
which is intended for both Residential Use and Non-residential Use
concurrently, and shares a common wall or floor with or without direct
access between the residential and non-residential uses;
"Local Board" means a school board, public utility, commission,
transportation commission, public library board, board of park
management, local board of health, board of commissioners of police,
planning board, or any other board, commission, committee, body or local
authority established or exercising any power or authority under any
general or special Act with respect to any of the affairs or purposes,
including school purposes, of the Township of Woolwich or any part or
parts thereof;
"Local Services" means those services, facilities or things which are under
the jurisdiction of the municipality and are related to a plan of subdivision
or within the area to which the plan relates in respect of the lands under
Sections 41, 51 or 53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 19990, Chap. P.13, as
amended, or any successor thereof;
"Long-term Care Home" means a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of
the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007;
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"Multiple Dwellings" means all dwellings other than single-detached, semi-
detached and apartment unit dwellings;
"Municipality" means the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich
"Non-residential Use" means a building or structure of any kind
whatsoever used, designed, or intended to be used for other than a
residential use;
"Official Plan" means the Official Plan adopted for the Township, as
amended, and approved;
"On Farm Diversified Use" means a use, occurring entirely and exclusively
within a detached building that is secondary and subordinate to the active
and principle agricultural use occurring on a property. Such uses shall be
integrated within a farm cluster of buildings which must include a
residential dwelling, and may include, but not be limited to, uses that
produce value added agricultural products or provide a service that is
supportive of regional agri-business;
"Owner" means the owner of land or a person who has made application
for an approval for the development of land upon which a development
charge is imposed;
"Rate" means the interest rate established weekly by the Bank of Canada
based on Treasury Bills having a term of 91 days;
"Regulation" means any regulation made pursuant to the Act;
"Redevelopment" means the construction, erection or placing of one or
more buildings or structures on land where all or part of a building or
structure has previously been demolished on such land, or changing the
use of a building or structure from residential to non-residential or from
non-residential to residential;
"Residential Dwelling" means a building, occupied or capable of being
occupied as a home, residence or sleeping place by one or more persons,
containing one or more dwelling units but not including motels, hotels,
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tents, truck campers, tourist trailers, mobile camper trailers or boarding,
lodging or rooming houses;
"Rental Housing" means development of a building or structure with four
or more dwelling units all of which are intended for use as rented
residential premises;
"Residential Use" means the use of a building or structure or portion
thereof for one or more dwelling units. This also includes a dwelling unit
on land that is used for an agricultural use;
"Retirement Home or Lodge" mans a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building which provides accommodation primarily
for retired persons or couples where each private bedroom or living
accommodation has a separate private bathroom and separate entrance
from a common hail but where common facilities for the preparation and
consumption of food are provided, and common lounges, recreation
rooms and medical care facilities may also be provided;
"Rowhouse Dwelling" means a building containing three or more attached
dwelling units in a single row, each of which dwelling units has an
independent entrance from the outside and is vertically separated from
any abutting dwelling unit;
"Semi-Detached Dwelling" means a dwelling unit in a residential building
consisting of two dwelling units having one vertical wall or one horizontal
wall, but not other parts, attached or another dwelling unit where the
residential unit are not connected by an interior corridor;
"Service" means a service designed in Schedule "A" to this By-law, and
"services" shall have a corresponding meaning;
"Servicing Agreement" means an agreement between a landowner and
the municipality relative to the provision of municipal services to specified
land within the municipality;
"Single Detached Dwelling Unit" means a residential building consisting of
one dwelling unit and not attached to another structure;
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"Special Care/Special Need Dwelling" means a Building, or part of a
Building:
i.
containing two or more Dwelling Units which units have a
common entrance from street level;
ii.
where the occupants have the right to use, in common with
other occupants, halls, stairs, yards, common rooms and
accessory Buildings;
iii.
that is designed to accommodate persons with specific needs,
including but not limited to, independent permanent living
arrangements;
iv.
where support services, such as meal preparation, grocery
shopping, laundry, housekeeping, nursing, respite care and
attendant services are provided at any one or more various
levels; and
v.
the residential building or the residential portion of a mixed-use
building maintained and operated as a Long-term Care Home
under subsection 2 (1) of the Long-Term Care Homes Act,
2007.
and includes, but is not limited to, Retirement Home or Lodge, Charitable
Dwelling, Group Home (including a Correctional Group Home), Hospice,
and Long-term Care Home;
"Stacked Townhouse Dwelling" means a Building, or part of a building,
containing two or more dwelling units where each Dwelling Unit is
separated horizontally and/or vertically from another Dwelling Unit by a
common wall and having direct separate access to an exterior ground
level main entrance/exit;
"Temporary Building" Or "Structure" means a building or structure
constructed or erected or placed on land for a continuous period not
exceeding eight months, or an addition or alteration to a building or
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structure that has the effect of increasing the total floor area thereof for a
continuous period not exceeding eight month;
"Townhouse Dwelling" means a dwelling unit in a building divided
vertically into no less than three nor more than eight dwelling units
attached by common walls extended from the base of the foundation to
the roof line, each dwelling unit having a separate entrance at grade, and
includes a Back-to-Back Townhouse;
"Zoning By-Law" means the Zoning By-Law of the Township of Woolwich,
or any successor thereof passed pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning
Act, S.O. 1998.
2. DESIGNATION OF SERVICES
2.1
The categories of services for which Development Charges are imposed
under this By-law are as follows:
(a) Provincial Offences Act including By-law Enforcement
2.2
The components of the services designated in section 2.1 are described in
Schedule A.
3. APPLICATION OF BY-LAW RULES
3.1
Development charges shall be payable in the amounts set out in this By-
law where:
(a) the lands are located in the area described in section 3.2; and
(b) the development of the lands requires any of the approvals set out
in subsection 3.4(a).
Area to Which By-law Applies
3.2
Subject to section 3.3, this By-law applies to all lands in the Township of
Woolwich whether or not the land or use thereof is exempt from taxation
under s. 13 or the Assessment Act.
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3.3
Notwithstanding clause 3.2 above, this by-law shall not apply to lands that
are owned by and used for the purposes of:
(a) the municipality or a Local Board thereof;
(b) a Board of Education; or
(c) the Corporation of the Region of Waterloo or a local board thereof;
(d) Affordable Housing as defined herein.
Approvals for Development
3.4
(a) Development Charges shall be imposed on all lands, buildings or
structures that are developed for residential or non-residential uses
if the development requires:
i.
the passing of a zoning by-law or of an amendment to a
zoning bylaw under section 34 of the Planning Act;
ii.
the approval of a minor variance under section 45 of the
Planning Act;
iii.
a conveyance of land to which a by-law passed under
subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act applies;
iv.
the approval of a plan of subdivision under section 51 of the
Planning Act;
v.
a consent under section 53 of the Planning Act;
vi.
the approval of a description under section 50 of the
Condominium Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. C.26, as amended,
or any successor thereof; or
vii.
the issuing of a permit under the Building Code Act in
relation to a building or structure.
(b) No more than one development charge for each service designated
in subsection 2.1 shall be imposed upon any lands, buildings, or
structures to which this By-law applies even though two or more of
the actions described in subsection 3.4(a) are required before the
lands, buildings or structures can be developed.
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(c) Despite subsection 3.4(b), if two or more of the actions described in
subsection 3.4(a) occur at different times, additional development
charges shall be imposed if the subsequent action has the effect or
increasing the need for services.
Exemptions
3.5
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law, development charges shall
not be imposed with respect to:
a) an enlargement to an existing dwelling unit;
b) A second residential unit in an existing detached house, semi-
detached house, or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
all buildings and structures ancillary to the existing detached
house, semi-detached house or rowhouse cumulatively contain
no more than one residential unit;
c) A third residential unit in an existing detached house, semi-
detached house, or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
no building or structure ancillary to the existing detached house,
semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
d) One residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to an
existing detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse on a
parcel of land, if the existing detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse contains no more than two residential units
and no other building or structure ancillary to the existing
detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any
residential units;
e) A second residential unit in a new detached house, semi-
detached house or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
all buildings and structures ancillary to the new detached house,
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semi-detached house or rowhouse cumulatively will contain no
more than one residential unit;
f) A third residential unit in a new detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which residential use,
other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if no building or
structure ancillary to the new detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
g) One residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to a new
detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse on a parcel
of land, if the new detached house, semi-detached house or
rowhouse contains no more than two residential units and no
other building or structure ancillary to the new detached house,
semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
or
h) In an existing rental residential Building, which contains four or
more residential Dwelling Units, the creation of the greater of one
residential Dwelling Unit or one percent of the existing residential
Dwelling Units.
3.6
Notwithstanding subsection 3.5, development charges shall be imposed in
accordance with section 3.13 if the total floor area of the additional one or
two dwelling units in the single detached dwelling exceeds the total floor
area of the dwelling unit already in the building.
3.7
Notwithstanding section 3.5, development charges shall be imposed if the
additional unit has a gross floor area greater than
i.
in the case of a semi-detached or rowhouse dwelling, the
gross floor area of the existing dwelling unit; and
ii.
in the case of any other residential building, the gross floor
area of the smallest dwelling unit contained in the residential
building.
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3.8
Exemption for Industrial Development
3.8.1 Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, no development
charge is payable with respect to an enlargement of the gross floor
area of an existing industrial building where the gross floor area is
enlarged by 50 percent or less, of the original gross floor area.
3.8.2 If the gross floor area of an existing industrial building is enlarged
by greater than 50 percent, the amount of the development charge
payable in respect of the enlargement is the amount of the
development charge that would otherwise be payable multiplied by
the fraction determined as follows:
1) determine the amount by which the enlargement exceeds 50
percent of the gross floor area before the enlargement;
2) divide the amount determined under subsection 1) by the
amount of the enlargement
3.9
For the purpose of section 3.8 herein, "Existing Industrial Building" is used
as defined in the Regulation made pursuant to the Act.
3.10 Other Exemptions
Notwithstanding the provision of this by-law, development charges shall
not be imposed with respect to:
(a) a Temporary Use in accordance with section 39 of the Planning
Act;
(b) If a development includes the enlargement of the gross floor area of
an existing commercial or institutional building, and if the gross floor
area is enlarged by 50% or less, the amount of the development
charge in respect of the enlargement is zero. If the gross floor area
is enlarged by more than 50%, the development charge is payable
only on that portion of the enlargement exceeding the 50% of floor
area enlargement calculation.
(c) The development of non-residential farm buildings constructed for
Bona-Fide Farm Uses except for any building constructed to
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accommodate an On-Farm Diversified Use which shall be imposed
the non-residential rate.
3.11 The Development Charge payable for Rental Housing developments will
be reduced based on the number of bedrooms in each unit as follows:
(a) Three or more bedrooms - 25% reduction;
(b) Two bedrooms - 20% reduction; and
(c) All other bedroom quantities - 15% reduction.
3.12 Once proclaimed, the following shall be exempt from payment of the
Development Charges:
(a) Affordable residential units; or
(b) Attainable residential units.
Amount of Charges
Residential
3.13 The residential development charges set out in Schedule B shall be
imposed on residential uses of lands, buildings or structures, including a
dwelling unit accessory to a non-residential use and, in the case of a
mixed-use building or structure, on the residential uses in the mixed-use
building or structure, and the residential portion for a Live-Work unit,
according to the type of residential unit, and calculated with respect to the
service according to the type of residential use.
Non-Residential
3.14 The development charges described in Schedule B to this by-law shall be
imposed on non-residential uses of lands, buildings, or structures, and, in
the case of a mixed-use building or structure, on the non-residential uses
in the mixed-use building or structure, including the non-residential portion
for a Live-Work unit, and calculated with respect to the service according
to the total floor area of the non-residential use.
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Area-Specific (Breslau Sanitary Servicing)
3.15 There shall be an additional Development Charge component imposed
within the Breslau Sanitary Servicing area for sanitary servicing which
shall be equal to the sanitary service component of the current City of
Kitchener Development Charge. Such component shall be adjusted
annually, without amendment to this by-law, commencing on the first
anniversary date of this by-law to equal the sanitary service component of
the Current City of Kitchener Development Charge. This Breslau Sanitary
Servicing area is set out in Schedule "C" of this By-law.
Reduction of Development Charges for Redevelopment
3.16 Despite any other provisions of this By-law, where, as a result of the
redevelopment of land, a building or structure existing on the same land
within 60 months prior to the date of payment of development charges in
regard to such redevelopment was, or is to be demolished, in whole or in
part, or converted from one principal use to another principal use on the
same land, in order to facilitate the redevelopment, the development
charges otherwise payable with respect to such redevelopment shall be
reduced by the following amounts:
(a) in the case of a residential building or structure, or in the case of a
mixed-use building or structure, the residential uses in the mixed-
use building or structure, an amount calculated by multiplying the
applicable development charge under subsection 3.13 by the
number, according to type, of dwelling units that have been or will
be demolished or converted to another principal use; and
(b) in the case of a non-residential building or structure or, in the case
of mixed-use building or structure, the non-residential uses in the
mixed-use building or structure, an amount calculated by
multiplying the applicable development charges under subsection
3.14, by the gross floor area that has been or will be demolished or
converted to another principal use;
provided that such amounts shall not exceed, in total, the amount of the
development charges otherwise payable with respect to the redevelopment.
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Time of Payment and Determination of Development Charges
3.17 Except as otherwise provided in this By-law, Development Charges shall
be determined and payable in full in cash or certified cheque in Canadian
funds or by credits granted by the Act, on the date that the first building
permit is issued.
3.18 Except as otherwise provided in this By-law, a building permit shall not be
issued until the development charge has been paid in full.
3.19 Development charges for rental housing and institutional developments
are due and payable in 6 equal installments commencing with the first
installment payable on the date of occupancy, and each subsequent
installment, including interest, payable on the anniversary date each year
thereafter.
3.20 Where the development of land results from the approval of a Site Plan or
Zoning By-law Amendment made on or after January 1, 2020, and the
approval of the application occurred within the period of building permit
issuance as specific in section 26.2(5) of the Act, the development
charges under subsections 3.17, 3.18, and 3.19 shall be calculated based
on the rates set out in Schedule "B" on the date the planning application
was made. Where both planning applications apply, development charges
under subsections 3.17, 3.18, and 3.19 shall be calculated on the rates set
out in Schedule "B", on the date of the latter planning application,
including interest.
3.21 Interest for the purposes of rule 3.19 and 3.20 shall be determined as
prescribed in the Development Charges Act, as amended from time to
time.
3.22 Despite section 3.17, Council from time to time, and at any time, may
enter into agreements providing for all or any part of a development
charge to be paid before or after it would otherwise be payable, in
accordance with section 27 of the Act.
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4. PAYMENT BY SERVICES
4.1
Despite the payment required under subsections 3.13 and 3.14, Council
may, by agreement, give a credit towards a development charge in
exchange for work that relates to a service to which a development charge
relates under this By-law.
5. INDEXING
5.1
Development charges imposed pursuant to this By-law shall be adjusted
annually, without amendment to this By-law, on February 1st of each year,
in accordance with the prescribed index in the Act.
6. SCHEDULES
6.1
The following schedules shall form part of this By-law:
Schedule A: Components of Services Designated in section 2.1
Schedule B: Residential and Non-Residential Development Charges
7. CONFLICTS
7.1
Where the Township and an owner or former owner have entered into
an agreement with respect to land within the area to which this By-law
applies, and a conflict exists between the provisions of this By-law and
such agreement, the provisions of the agreement shall prevail to the
extent that there is a conflict.
7.2
Notwithstanding section 7.1, where a development which is the subject
of an agreement to which section 7.1 applies, is subsequently the
subject of one or more of the actions described in subsection 3.4(a),
an additional development charge in respect of the development
permitted by the action shall be calculated, payable and collected in
accordance with the provisions of this By-law if the development has
the effect of increasing the need for services, unless such agreement
provides otherwise.
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8. SEVERABILITY
8.1
If, for any reason, any provision of this By-law is held to be invalid, it is
hereby declared to be the intention of Council that all the remainder of
this By-law shall continue in full force and effect until repealed, re-
enacted, amended or modified.
9. DATE BY-LAW IN FORCE
9.1
This By-law shall come into effect at 12:01 AM on July 2, 2024.
10. DATE BY-LAW EXPIRES
10.1 This By-law will expire at 12:01 AM on July 2, 2034 unless it is
repealed by Council at an earlier date.
11. EXISITNG BY-LAW REPEALED
11.1 By-law Number 45-2019 is hereby repealed as of the date and time of
this By-law coming into effect.
PASSED THIS 3rd DAY OF July, 2024
__________________________
Mayor Shantz
__________________________
Jeff Smith, Director of Corporate
Services/Clerk
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SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW
DESIGNATED MUNICIPAL SERVICES UNDER THIS BY-LAW
Township-Wide Services
1. Provincial Offences Act including By-law Enforcement
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SCHEDULE "B" TO BY-LAW
SCHEDULE OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGES FOR PROVINICAL OFFENCES ACT
INCLUDING BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT
NON-RESIDENTIAL
Single and Semi-
Detached Dwelling
Multiple Dwellings
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and 1
Bedroom
Special
Care/Special
Dwelling Units
(per sq.ft. of Gross
Floor Area)
Township-Wide Services:
Provincial Offences Act including By-Law Enforcement
13
10
8
5
4
-
Total Township-Wide Services
$13
$10
$8
$5
$4
$0.00
Service
RESIDENTIAL
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Appendix L
Proposed D.C. By-law -
Emergency Preparedness
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The Corporation of the Township of Woolwich
By-law No.
A By-law for the Imposition of Development Charges for Emergency
Preparedness
WHEREAS the Township of Woolwich will experience growth through development
and re-development; and
AND WHEREAS development and re-development requires the provision of physical
and social services by the Township of Woolwich; and
AND WHEREAS The Township of Woolwich has determined that the development of
lands within the Township will increase the need for municipal services and Council has
confirmed its intent to provide the said services; and
AND WHEREAS Council desires to ensure that the capital cost of meeting growth-
related demands for or burden on municipal services does not place an excessive
financial burden on the Township of Woolwich or its existing taxpayers while at the
same time ensuring new taxpayers contribute no more than the net capital cost
attributable to providing the current level of municipal services; and
AND WHEREAS the Development Charges Act, 1997 (the "Act") provides that the
council of a municipality may by by-law impose development charges against land to
pay for increased capital costs required because of increased needs for services; and
WHEREAS a development charge background study has been completed in
accordance with the Act and the background study and draft proposed bylaw be made
available to the public and such documents were made available to the public 60 days
prior to the passage of the bylaw and at least two (2) weeks prior to the public meeting
required pursuant to Section 12 of the Act; and;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Woolwich has
given notice of and held a public meeting on the 28th day of May, 2024 in accordance
with the Act and the regulations thereto; and
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WHEREAS any person who attended the public meeting was afforded an opportunity to
make representations and the public generally were afforded an opportunity to make
written submissions relating to the proposed by-law; and
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich Council resolved on May 28,
2024, that it is the intention of Council to ensure that the increase in need for services
identified in connection with the enactment of the by-law will be met; and
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich Council resolved on May 28,
2024, that no further public meeting be required, and that this by-law be brought forward
for enactment; and
WHEREAS Section 2(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997 ("Act") enables the
Council of a municipality to pass By-laws to impose development charges against lands
located in the Township to pay for increased capital costs where the development of the
land would increase the need for municipal services as designated in the By-law and
the development requires one or more of the actions set out in Section 2(2) of the Act;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
WOOLWICH ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. INTERPRETATION
1.1
In this By-law the following items shall have the corresponding meanings
"Act" means the Development Charges Act, as amended from time to time
and includes the Regulations passed under the Act, as amended from
time to time;
"Accessory Use" means where used to describe a use, building, or
structure that the use, building or structure is naturally and normally
incidental, subordinate in purpose of floor area or both, and exclusively
devoted to a principal use, building or structure;
"Affordable Housing" means dwelling units and incidental facilities,
primarily for persons of low and moderate income, that meets the
requirements of any program for such purpose as administered by any
agency of the Federal or Provincial government, and/or the Region of
Waterloo and for which an agreement has been entered into with the
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Region of Waterloo with respect to the provisions of such dwelling units
and facilities;
"Affordable Residential Unit" means a residential unit that meets the
criteria set out in subsection 4.1 of the Act
"Apartment Unit" means any residential unit within a building containing
three or more dwelling units where access to each residential unit is
obtained through a common entrance or entrances from the street level
and the residential units are connected by an interior corridor, and
includes Stacked Townhouses;
"Attainable Residential Unit" means a residential unit that meets the
criteria set out in subsection 4.1 of the Act;
"Back-to-Back Townhouse Dwelling" means a building containing three or
more dwelling units separated vertically by a common wall, including a
rear common wall, that do not have rear yards;
"bedroom" means a habitable room larger than seven square metres,
including a den, study, or other similar area, but does not include a
bathroom, living room, dining room or kitchen;
"Benefiting Area" means an area defined by map, plan, or legal
description in a front-ending agreement as an area that will receive a
benefit from the construction of a service;
"Board of Education" has the same meaning as set out in the Education
Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. E.2, as amended, or any successor thereof;
"Bona Fide Farm Uses" means the proposed development will qualify as a
farm business operating with a valid Farm Business Registration Number
issued by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and
be assessed in the Farmland Realty Tax Class by the Ontario Property
Assessment Corporation;
"Building Code Act" means the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, as
amended, or any successor thereof;
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"Capital Cost" means costs incurred or proposed to be incurred by the
municipality or a local board thereof directly or by others on behalf of and
as authorized by the municipality or local board,
a) to acquire land or an interest in land, including a leasehold interest,
b) to improve land,
c) to acquire, lease, construct or improve buildings and structures,
d) to acquire, construct or improve facilities including,
i.
furniture and equipment other than computer equipment, and
ii.
material acquired for circulation, reference or information
purposes by a library board as defined in the Public Libraries
Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. P.44, as amended, or any
successor thereof; and
iii.
rolling stock with an estimated useful life of seven years or
more, and
"Commercial" means any use of land, structures, or buildings for the
purposes of buying or selling commodities and services, but does not
include industrial or agricultural uses, but does include hotels, motels,
motor inns and boarding, lodging and rooming houses;
"Cannabis Plant" means a plant that belongs to the genus "Cannabis."
"Cannabis Production Facilities" means a Building, or part thereof,
designed, used, or intended to be used for one or more of the following:
cultivation, growing, propagation, production, processing, harvesting,
testing, alteration, destruction, storage, packaging, shipment, or
distribution of Cannabis where a licence, permit, or authorization has been
issued under applicable federal law but does not include a building or part
thereof solely designed, used, or intended to be used for retail sales of
Cannabis;
"Charitable Dwelling" means a residential building, a part of a residential
building or the residential portion of a mixed-use building maintained and
operated by a corporation approved under the Charitable Institutions Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. C.9, for persons requiring residential, specialized or group
care and charitable dwelling includes a children's residence under the
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Child and Family Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.11, a home or a joint
home under the Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c. H.13, an institution under the Mental Hospitals Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.8,
a nursing home under the subsection 2 (1) of the Long-Term Care Homes
Act, 2007;
"Correctional Group Home" means a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building containing a single housekeeping unit
supervised on a 24-hour basis on site by agency staff on a shift rotation
basis, and funded wholly or in part by any government or its agency, or by
public subscription or donation, or by any combination thereof, and
licensed, approved or supervised by the Province of Ontario as a
detention or correctional facility under any general or special act and
amendments or replacement thereto. A correction group home may
contain an office provided that the office is used only for the operation of
the correctional group home in which it is located. A correctional group
home shall not include any detention facility operated or supervised by the
Federal Government nor any correctional institution or secure custody and
detention facility operated by the Province of Ontario;
"Council" means the Council of the municipality;
"Development" means the construction, erection or placing of one or more
buildings or structures on land or the making of an addition or alteration to
a building or structure that the effect of increasing the size of usability
thereof, and includes redevelopment;
"Development Charge" means a charge imposed with respect to this By-
law;
"Dwelling Unit" means any part of a building or structure used, designed,
or intended to be used as a domestic establishment in which one or more
persons may sleep and are provided with culinary and sanitary facilities for
their exclusive use;
"Existing" means the number, use and size that existed as of the date the
date of the first building;
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"Farm Building" means all or part of a building; that does not contain any
area used for residential occupancy, that is associated with and located on
land devoted to the practice of farming and that is used essentially for the
housing of equipment or livestock or the production, storage or processing
of agricultural and horticultural produce or feeds. Examples include
encompassing barns, silos, and other ancillary development to an
agricultural use;
"Gross Floor Area" means:
(a) in the case of a residential building or structure, the total area of all
floors above grade of a dwelling unit measured between the outside
surfaces of exterior walls or between the outside surfaces of
exterior walls and the centre line of party walls dividing the dwelling
unit from any other dwelling unit or other portion of a building; and
(b) in the case of a non-residential building or structure, or in the case
of a mixed-use building or structure in respect of the non-residential
portion thereof, the total area of all building floors above or below
grade measured between the outside surfaces of the exterior walls,
or between the outside surfaces of exterior walls and the centre line
of party walls dividing a non-residential use and a residential use,
except for:
i.
a room or enclosed area within the building or structure
above or below that is used exclusively for the
accommodation of heating, cooling, ventilating, electrical,
mechanical or telecommunications equipment that service
the building;
ii.
loading facilities above or below grade; and
iii.
a part of the building or structure below grade that is used for
the parking of motor vehicles or for storage or other
accessory use
"Existing Industrial" means an Industrial Building or structure existing on a
site as of the date this by-laws comes into effect, or the first building or
structures constructed on a vacant site pursuant to site plan approval
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under section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended,
or any successor thereof, subsequent to this by-law, for which full
development charges were paid;
"Group Home" means a residential building or the residential portion of a
mixed-use building containing a single housekeeping unit which may or
may not be supervised on a 24-hour basis on site by agency staff on a
shift rotation basis, and funded wholly or in part by any government or its
agency, or by public subscription or donation, or by any combination
thereof and licensed, approved or supervised by the Province of Ontario
for the accommodation of persons under any general or special act and
amendments or replacements thereto. A group home may contain an
office provided that the office is used only for the operation of the group
home in which it is located;
"Hospice" means a building or portion of a mixed-use building designed
and intended to provide palliative care and emotional support to the
terminally ill in a home or homelike setting so that quality of life is
maintained, and family members may be active participants in care;
"Industrial" means lands, buildings or structures used or designed or
intended for use for manufacturing, processing, fabricating or assembly of
raw goods, warehousing, or bulk storage of goods, and includes office
uses and the sale of commodities to the general public where such uses
are accessory to an industrial use, but does not include the sale of
commodities to the general public through a warehouse club;
"Institutional" means development of a building or structure intended for
use:
i.
as a long-term care home within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of
the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2021;
ii.
as a retirement home within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of the
Retirement Homes Act, 2010;
iii.
by any institution of the following post-secondary institutions for the
objects of the institution:
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a) a university in Ontario that receives direct, regular, and
ongoing operation funding from the Government of Ontario;
b) a college or university federated or affiliated with a university
described in subclause a); or
c) an Indigenous Institute prescribed for the purposes of
section 6 of the Indigenous Institute Act, 2017;
iv.
as a memorial home, clubhouse, or athletic grounds by an Ontario
branch of the Royal Canadian Legion; or
v.
as a hospice to provide end of life care.
"Live-Work" means a Building, or part of thereof, which contains, or is
intended to contain, both a Dwelling Unit and non-residential unit and
which is intended for both Residential Use and Non-residential Use
concurrently, and shares a common wall or floor with or without direct
access between the residential and non-residential uses;
"Local Board" means a school board, public utility, commission,
transportation commission, public library board, board of park
management, local board of health, board of commissioners of police,
planning board, or any other board, commission, committee, body or local
authority established or exercising any power or authority under any
general or special Act with respect to any of the affairs or purposes,
including school purposes, of the Township of Woolwich or any part or
parts thereof;
"Local Services" means those services, facilities or things which are under
the jurisdiction of the municipality and are related to a plan of subdivision
or within the area to which the plan relates in respect of the lands under
Sections 41, 51 or 53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 19990, Chap. P.13, as
amended, or any successor thereof;
"Long-term Care Home" means a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of
the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007;
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"Multiple Dwellings" means all dwellings other than single-detached, semi-
detached and apartment unit dwellings;
"Municipality" means the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich
"Non-residential Use" means a building or structure of any kind
whatsoever used, designed, or intended to be used for other than a
residential use;
"Official Plan" means the Official Plan adopted for the Township, as
amended, and approved;
"On Farm Diversified Use" means a use, occurring entirely and exclusively
within a detached building that is secondary and subordinate to the active
and principle agricultural use occurring on a property. Such uses shall be
integrated within a farm cluster of buildings which must include a
residential dwelling, and may include, but not be limited to, uses that
produce value added agricultural products or provide a service that is
supportive of regional agri-business;
"Owner" means the owner of land or a person who has made application
for an approval for the development of land upon which a development
charge is imposed;
"Rate" means the interest rate established weekly by the Bank of Canada
based on Treasury Bills having a term of 91 days;
"Regulation" means any regulation made pursuant to the Act;
"Redevelopment" means the construction, erection or placing of one or
more buildings or structures on land where all or part of a building or
structure has previously been demolished on such land, or changing the
use of a building or structure from residential to non-residential or from
non-residential to residential;
"Residential Dwelling" means a building, occupied or capable of being
occupied as a home, residence or sleeping place by one or more persons,
containing one or more dwelling units but not including motels, hotels,
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tents, truck campers, tourist trailers, mobile camper trailers or boarding,
lodging or rooming houses;
"Rental Housing" means development of a building or structure with four
or more dwelling units all of which are intended for use as rented
residential premises;
"Residential Use" means the use of a building or structure or portion
thereof for one or more dwelling units. This also includes a dwelling unit
on land that is used for an agricultural use;
"Retirement Home or Lodge" mans a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building which provides accommodation primarily
for retired persons or couples where each private bedroom or living
accommodation has a separate private bathroom and separate entrance
from a common hail but where common facilities for the preparation and
consumption of food are provided, and common lounges, recreation
rooms and medical care facilities may also be provided;
"Rowhouse Dwelling" means a building containing three or more attached
dwelling units in a single row, each of which dwelling units has an
independent entrance from the outside and is vertically separated from
any abutting dwelling unit;
"Semi-Detached Dwelling" means a dwelling unit in a residential building
consisting of two dwelling units having one vertical wall or one horizontal
wall, but not other parts, attached or another dwelling unit where the
residential unit are not connected by an interior corridor;
"Service" means a service designed in Schedule "A" to this By-law, and
"services" shall have a corresponding meaning;
"Servicing Agreement" means an agreement between a landowner and
the municipality relative to the provision of municipal services to specified
land within the municipality;
"Single Detached Dwelling Unit" means a residential building consisting of
one dwelling unit and not attached to another structure;
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"Special Care/Special Need Dwelling" means a Building, or part of a
Building:
i.
containing two or more Dwelling Units which units have a
common entrance from street level;
ii.
where the occupants have the right to use, in common with
other occupants, halls, stairs, yards, common rooms and
accessory Buildings;
iii.
that is designed to accommodate persons with specific needs,
including but not limited to, independent permanent living
arrangements;
iv.
where support services, such as meal preparation, grocery
shopping, laundry, housekeeping, nursing, respite care and
attendant services are provided at any one or more various
levels; and
v.
the residential building or the residential portion of a mixed-use
building maintained and operated as a Long-term Care Home
under subsection 2 (1) of the Long-Term Care Homes Act,
2007.
and includes, but is not limited to, Retirement Home or Lodge, Charitable
Dwelling, Group Home (including a Correctional Group Home), Hospice,
and Long-term Care Home;
"Stacked Townhouse Dwelling" means a Building, or part of a building,
containing two or more dwelling units where each Dwelling Unit is
separated horizontally and/or vertically from another Dwelling Unit by a
common wall and having direct separate access to an exterior ground
level main entrance/exit;
"Temporary Building" Or "Structure" means a building or structure
constructed or erected or placed on land for a continuous period not
exceeding eight months, or an addition or alteration to a building or
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structure that has the effect of increasing the total floor area thereof for a
continuous period not exceeding eight month;
"Townhouse Dwelling" means a dwelling unit in a building divided
vertically into no less than three nor more than eight dwelling units
attached by common walls extended from the base of the foundation to
the roof line, each dwelling unit having a separate entrance at grade, and
includes a Back-to-Back Townhouse;
"Zoning By-Law" means the Zoning By-Law of the Township of Woolwich,
or any successor thereof passed pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning
Act, S.O. 1998.
2. DESIGNATION OF SERVICES
2.1
The categories of services for which Development Charges are imposed
under this By-law are as follows:
(a) Emergency Preparedness
2.2
The components of the services designated in section 2.1 are described in
Schedule A.
3. APPLICATION OF BY-LAW RULES
3.1
Development charges shall be payable in the amounts set out in this By-
law where:
(a) the lands are located in the area described in section 3.2; and
(b) the development of the lands requires any of the approvals set out
in subsection 3.4(a).
Area to Which By-law Applies
3.2
Subject to section 3.3, this By-law applies to all lands in the Township of
Woolwich whether or not the land or use thereof is exempt from taxation
under s. 13 or the Assessment Act.
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3.3
Notwithstanding clause 3.2 above, this by-law shall not apply to lands that
are owned by and used for the purposes of:
(a) the municipality or a Local Board thereof;
(b) a Board of Education; or
(c) the Corporation of the Region of Waterloo or a local board thereof;
(d) Affordable Housing as defined herein.
Approvals for Development
3.4
(a) Development Charges shall be imposed on all lands, buildings or
structures that are developed for residential or non-residential uses
if the development requires:
i.
the passing of a zoning by-law or of an amendment to a
zoning bylaw under section 34 of the Planning Act;
ii.
the approval of a minor variance under section 45 of the
Planning Act;
iii.
a conveyance of land to which a by-law passed under
subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act applies;
iv.
the approval of a plan of subdivision under section 51 of the
Planning Act;
v.
a consent under section 53 of the Planning Act;
vi.
the approval of a description under section 50 of the
Condominium Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. C.26, as amended,
or any successor thereof; or
vii.
the issuing of a permit under the Building Code Act in
relation to a building or structure.
(b) No more than one development charge for each service designated
in subsection 2.1 shall be imposed upon any lands, buildings, or
structures to which this By-law applies even though two or more of
the actions described in subsection 3.4(a) are required before the
lands, buildings or structures can be developed.
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(c) Despite subsection 3.4(b), if two or more of the actions described in
subsection 3.4(a) occur at different times, additional development
charges shall be imposed if the subsequent action has the effect or
increasing the need for services.
Exemptions
3.5
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law, development charges shall
not be imposed with respect to:
a) an enlargement to an existing dwelling unit;
b) A second residential unit in an existing detached house, semi-
detached house, or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
all buildings and structures ancillary to the existing detached
house, semi-detached house or rowhouse cumulatively contain
no more than one residential unit;
c) A third residential unit in an existing detached house, semi-
detached house, or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
no building or structure ancillary to the existing detached house,
semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
d) One residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to an
existing detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse on a
parcel of land, if the existing detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse contains no more than two residential units
and no other building or structure ancillary to the existing
detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any
residential units;
e) A second residential unit in a new detached house, semi-
detached house or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
all buildings and structures ancillary to the new detached house,
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semi-detached house or rowhouse cumulatively will contain no
more than one residential unit;
f) A third residential unit in a new detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which residential use,
other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if no building or
structure ancillary to the new detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
g) One residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to a new
detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse on a parcel
of land, if the new detached house, semi-detached house or
rowhouse contains no more than two residential units and no
other building or structure ancillary to the new detached house,
semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
or
h) In an existing rental residential Building, which contains four or
more residential Dwelling Units, the creation of the greater of one
residential Dwelling Unit or one percent of the existing residential
Dwelling Units.
3.6
Notwithstanding subsection 3.5, development charges shall be imposed in
accordance with section 3.13 if the total floor area of the additional one or
two dwelling units in the single detached dwelling exceeds the total floor
area of the dwelling unit already in the building.
3.7
Notwithstanding section 3.5, development charges shall be imposed if the
additional unit has a gross floor area greater than
i.
in the case of a semi-detached or rowhouse dwelling, the
gross floor area of the existing dwelling unit; and
ii.
in the case of any other residential building, the gross floor
area of the smallest dwelling unit contained in the residential
building.
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3.8
Exemption for Industrial Development
3.8.1 Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, no development
charge is payable with respect to an enlargement of the gross floor
area of an existing industrial building where the gross floor area is
enlarged by 50 percent or less, of the original gross floor area.
3.8.2 If the gross floor area of an existing industrial building is enlarged
by greater than 50 percent, the amount of the development charge
payable in respect of the enlargement is the amount of the
development charge that would otherwise be payable multiplied by
the fraction determined as follows:
1) determine the amount by which the enlargement exceeds 50
percent of the gross floor area before the enlargement;
2) divide the amount determined under subsection 1) by the
amount of the enlargement
3.9
For the purpose of section 3.8 herein, "Existing Industrial Building" is used
as defined in the Regulation made pursuant to the Act.
3.10 Other Exemptions
Notwithstanding the provision of this by-law, development charges shall
not be imposed with respect to:
(a) a Temporary Use in accordance with section 39 of the Planning
Act;
(b) If a development includes the enlargement of the gross floor area of
an existing commercial or institutional building, and if the gross floor
area is enlarged by 50% or less, the amount of the development
charge in respect of the enlargement is zero. If the gross floor area
is enlarged by more than 50%, the development charge is payable
only on that portion of the enlargement exceeding the 50% of floor
area enlargement calculation.
(c) The development of non-residential farm buildings constructed for
Bona-Fide Farm Uses except for any building constructed to
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accommodate an On-Farm Diversified Use which shall be imposed
the non-residential rate.
3.11 The Development Charge payable for Rental Housing developments will
be reduced based on the number of bedrooms in each unit as follows:
(a) Three or more bedrooms - 25% reduction;
(b) Two bedrooms - 20% reduction; and
(c) All other bedroom quantities - 15% reduction.
3.12 Once proclaimed, the following shall be exempt from payment of the
Development Charges:
(a) Affordable residential units; or
(b) Attainable residential units.
Amount of Charges
Residential
3.13 The residential development charges set out in Schedule B shall be
imposed on residential uses of lands, buildings or structures, including a
dwelling unit accessory to a non-residential use and, in the case of a
mixed-use building or structure, on the residential uses in the mixed-use
building or structure, and the residential portion for a Live-Work unit,
according to the type of residential unit, and calculated with respect to the
service according to the type of residential use.
Non-Residential
3.14 The development charges described in Schedule B to this by-law shall be
imposed on non-residential uses of lands, buildings, or structures, and, in
the case of a mixed-use building or structure, on the non-residential uses
in the mixed-use building or structure, including the non-residential portion
for a Live-Work unit, and calculated with respect to the service according
to the total floor area of the non-residential use.
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Area-Specific (Breslau Sanitary Servicing)
3.15 There shall be an additional Development Charge component imposed
within the Breslau Sanitary Servicing area for sanitary servicing which
shall be equal to the sanitary service component of the current City of
Kitchener Development Charge. Such component shall be adjusted
annually, without amendment to this by-law, commencing on the first
anniversary date of this by-law to equal the sanitary service component of
the Current City of Kitchener Development Charge. This Breslau Sanitary
Servicing area is set out in Schedule "C" of this By-law.
Reduction of Development Charges for Redevelopment
3.16 Despite any other provisions of this By-law, where, as a result of the
redevelopment of land, a building or structure existing on the same land
within 60 months prior to the date of payment of development charges in
regard to such redevelopment was, or is to be demolished, in whole or in
part, or converted from one principal use to another principal use on the
same land, in order to facilitate the redevelopment, the development
charges otherwise payable with respect to such redevelopment shall be
reduced by the following amounts:
(a) in the case of a residential building or structure, or in the case of a
mixed-use building or structure, the residential uses in the mixed-
use building or structure, an amount calculated by multiplying the
applicable development charge under subsection 3.13 by the
number, according to type, of dwelling units that have been or will
be demolished or converted to another principal use; and
(b) in the case of a non-residential building or structure or, in the case
of mixed-use building or structure, the non-residential uses in the
mixed-use building or structure, an amount calculated by
multiplying the applicable development charges under subsection
3.14, by the gross floor area that has been or will be demolished or
converted to another principal use;
provided that such amounts shall not exceed, in total, the amount of the
development charges otherwise payable with respect to the redevelopment.
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Time of Payment and Determination of Development Charges
3.17 Except as otherwise provided in this By-law, Development Charges shall
be determined and payable in full in cash or certified cheque in Canadian
funds or by credits granted by the Act, on the date that the first building
permit is issued.
3.18 Except as otherwise provided in this By-law, a building permit shall not be
issued until the development charge has been paid in full.
3.19 Development charges for rental housing and institutional developments
are due and payable in 6 equal installments commencing with the first
installment payable on the date of occupancy, and each subsequent
installment, including interest, payable on the anniversary date each year
thereafter.
3.20 Where the development of land results from the approval of a Site Plan or
Zoning By-law Amendment made on or after January 1, 2020, and the
approval of the application occurred within the period of building permit
issuance as specific in section 26.2(5) of the Act, the development
charges under subsections 3.17, 3.18, and 3.19 shall be calculated based
on the rates set out in Schedule "B" on the date the planning application
was made. Where both planning applications apply, development charges
under subsections 3.17, 3.18, and 3.19 shall be calculated on the rates set
out in Schedule "B", on the date of the latter planning application,
including interest.
3.21 Interest for the purposes of rule 3.19 and 3.20 shall be determined as
prescribed in the Development Charges Act, as amended from time to
time.
3.22 Despite section 3.17, Council from time to time, and at any time, may
enter into agreements providing for all or any part of a development
charge to be paid before or after it would otherwise be payable, in
accordance with section 27 of the Act.
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4. PAYMENT BY SERVICES
4.1
Despite the payment required under subsections 3.13 and 3.14, Council
may, by agreement, give a credit towards a development charge in
exchange for work that relates to a service to which a development charge
relates under this By-law.
5. INDEXING
5.1
Development charges imposed pursuant to this By-law shall be adjusted
annually, without amendment to this By-law, on February 1st of each year,
in accordance with the prescribed index in the Act.
6. SCHEDULES
6.1
The following schedules shall form part of this By-law:
Schedule A: Components of Services Designated in section 2.1
Schedule B: Residential and Non-Residential Development Charges
7. CONFLICTS
7.1
Where the Township and an owner or former owner have entered into
an agreement with respect to land within the area to which this By-law
applies, and a conflict exists between the provisions of this By-law and
such agreement, the provisions of the agreement shall prevail to the
extent that there is a conflict.
7.2
Notwithstanding section 7.1, where a development which is the subject
of an agreement to which section 7.1 applies, is subsequently the
subject of one or more of the actions described in subsection 3.4(a),
an additional development charge in respect of the development
permitted by the action shall be calculated, payable and collected in
accordance with the provisions of this By-law if the development has
the effect of increasing the need for services, unless such agreement
provides otherwise.
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8. SEVERABILITY
8.1
If, for any reason, any provision of this By-law is held to be invalid, it is
hereby declared to be the intention of Council that all the remainder of
this By-law shall continue in full force and effect until repealed, re-
enacted, amended or modified.
9. DATE BY-LAW IN FORCE
9.1
This By-law shall come into effect at 12:01 AM on July 2, 2024.
10. DATE BY-LAW EXPIRES
10.1 This By-law will expire at 12:01 AM on July 2, 2034 unless it is
repealed by Council at an earlier date.
11. EXISITNG BY-LAW REPEALED
11.1 By-law Number 45-2019 is hereby repealed as of the date and time of
this By-law coming into effect.
PASSED THIS 3rd DAY OF July, 2024
__________________________
Mayor Shantz
__________________________
Jeff Smith, Director of Corporate
Services/Clerk
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SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW
DESIGNATED MUNICIPAL SERVICES UNDER THIS BY-LAW
Township-Wide Services
1. Emergency Preparedness
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SCHEDULE "B" TO BY-LAW
SCHEDULE OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGES FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
NON-RESIDENTIAL
Single and Semi-
Detached Dwelling
Multiple Dwellings
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and 1
Bedroom
Special
Care/Special
Dwelling Units
(per sq.ft. of Gross
Floor Area)
Township-Wide Services:
Emergency Preparedness
19
14
12
8
6
0.01
Total Township-Wide Services
$19
$14
$12
$8
$6
$0.01
Service
RESIDENTIAL
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Appendix M
Proposed D.C. By-law - Water
Services
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The Corporation of the Township of Woolwich
By-law No.
A By-law for the Imposition of Development Charges for Water Services
WHEREAS the Township of Woolwich will experience growth through development
and re-development; and
AND WHEREAS development and re-development requires the provision of physical
and social services by the Township of Woolwich; and
AND WHEREAS The Township of Woolwich has determined that the development of
lands within the Township will increase the need for municipal services and Council has
confirmed its intent to provide the said services; and
AND WHEREAS Council desires to ensure that the capital cost of meeting growth-
related demands for or burden on municipal services does not place an excessive
financial burden on the Township of Woolwich or its existing taxpayers while at the
same time ensuring new taxpayers contribute no more than the net capital cost
attributable to providing the current level of municipal services; and
AND WHEREAS the Development Charges Act, 1997 (the "Act") provides that the
council of a municipality may by by-law impose development charges against land to
pay for increased capital costs required because of increased needs for services; and
WHEREAS a development charge background study has been completed in
accordance with the Act and the background study and draft proposed bylaw be made
available to the public and such documents were made available to the public 60 days
prior to the passage of the bylaw and at least two (2) weeks prior to the public meeting
required pursuant to Section 12 of the Act; and;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Woolwich has
given notice of and held a public meeting on the 28th day of May, 2024 in accordance
with the Act and the regulations thereto; and
WHEREAS any person who attended the public meeting was afforded an opportunity to
make representations and the public generally were afforded an opportunity to make
written submissions relating to the proposed by-law; and
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WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich Council resolved on May 28,
2024, that it is the intention of Council to ensure that the increase in need for services
identified in connection with the enactment of the by-law will be met; and
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich Council resolved on May 28,
2024, that no further public meeting be required, and that this by-law be brought forward
for enactment; and
WHEREAS Section 2(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997 ("Act") enables the
Council of a municipality to pass By-laws to impose development charges against lands
located in the Township to pay for increased capital costs where the development of the
land would increase the need for municipal services as designated in the By-law and
the development requires one or more of the actions set out in Section 2(2) of the Act;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
WOOLWICH ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. INTERPRETATION
1.1
In this By-law the following items shall have the corresponding meanings
"Act" means the Development Charges Act, as amended from time to time
and includes the Regulations passed under the Act, as amended from
time to time;
"Accessory Use" means where used to describe a use, building, or
structure that the use, building or structure is naturally and normally
incidental, subordinate in purpose of floor area or both, and exclusively
devoted to a principal use, building or structure;
"Affordable Housing" means dwelling units and incidental facilities,
primarily for persons of low and moderate income, that meets the
requirements of any program for such purpose as administered by any
agency of the Federal or Provincial government, and/or the Region of
Waterloo and for which an agreement has been entered into with the
Region of Waterloo with respect to the provisions of such dwelling units
and facilities;
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"Affordable Residential Unit" means a residential unit that meets the
criteria set out in subsection 4.1 of the Act
"Apartment Unit" means any residential unit within a building containing
three or more dwelling units where access to each residential unit is
obtained through a common entrance or entrances from the street level
and the residential units are connected by an interior corridor, and
includes Stacked Townhouses;
"Attainable Residential Unit" means a residential unit that meets the
criteria set out in subsection 4.1 of the Act;
"Back-to-Back Townhouse Dwelling" means a building containing three or
more dwelling units separated vertically by a common wall, including a
rear common wall, that do not have rear yards;
"bedroom" means a habitable room larger than seven square metres,
including a den, study, or other similar area, but does not include a
bathroom, living room, dining room or kitchen;
"Benefiting Area" means an area defined by map, plan, or legal
description in a front-ending agreement as an area that will receive a
benefit from the construction of a service;
"Board of Education" has the same meaning as set out in the Education
Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. E.2, as amended, or any successor thereof;
"Bona Fide Farm Uses" means the proposed development will qualify as a
farm business operating with a valid Farm Business Registration Number
issued by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and
be assessed in the Farmland Realty Tax Class by the Ontario Property
Assessment Corporation;
"Building Code Act" means the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, as
amended, or any successor thereof;
"Capital Cost" means costs incurred or proposed to be incurred by the
municipality or a local board thereof directly or by others on behalf of and
as authorized by the municipality or local board,
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a) to acquire land or an interest in land, including a leasehold interest,
b) to improve land,
c) to acquire, lease, construct or improve buildings and structures,
d) to acquire, construct or improve facilities including,
i.
furniture and equipment other than computer equipment, and
ii.
material acquired for circulation, reference or information
purposes by a library board as defined in the Public Libraries
Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. P.44, as amended, or any
successor thereof; and
iii.
rolling stock with an estimated useful life of seven years or
more, and
"Commercial" means any use of land, structures, or buildings for the
purposes of buying or selling commodities and services, but does not
include industrial or agricultural uses, but does include hotels, motels,
motor inns and boarding, lodging and rooming houses;
"Cannabis Plant" means a plant that belongs to the genus "Cannabis."
"Cannabis Production Facilities" means a Building, or part thereof,
designed, used, or intended to be used for one or more of the following:
cultivation, growing, propagation, production, processing, harvesting,
testing, alteration, destruction, storage, packaging, shipment, or
distribution of Cannabis where a licence, permit, or authorization has been
issued under applicable federal law but does not include a building or part
thereof solely designed, used, or intended to be used for retail sales of
Cannabis;
"Charitable Dwelling" means a residential building, a part of a residential
building or the residential portion of a mixed-use building maintained and
operated by a corporation approved under the Charitable Institutions Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. C.9, for persons requiring residential, specialized or group
care and charitable dwelling includes a children's residence under the
Child and Family Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.11, a home or a joint
home under the Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c. H.13, an institution under the Mental Hospitals Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.8,
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a nursing home under the subsection 2 (1) of the Long-Term Care Homes
Act, 2007;
"Correctional Group Home" means a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building containing a single housekeeping unit
supervised on a 24-hour basis on site by agency staff on a shift rotation
basis, and funded wholly or in part by any government or its agency, or by
public subscription or donation, or by any combination thereof, and
licensed, approved or supervised by the Province of Ontario as a
detention or correctional facility under any general or special act and
amendments or replacement thereto. A correction group home may
contain an office provided that the office is used only for the operation of
the correctional group home in which it is located. A correctional group
home shall not include any detention facility operated or supervised by the
Federal Government nor any correctional institution or secure custody and
detention facility operated by the Province of Ontario;
"Council" means the Council of the municipality;
"Development" means the construction, erection or placing of one or more
buildings or structures on land or the making of an addition or alteration to
a building or structure that the effect of increasing the size of usability
thereof, and includes redevelopment;
"Development Charge" means a charge imposed with respect to this By-
law;
"Dwelling Unit" means any part of a building or structure used, designed,
or intended to be used as a domestic establishment in which one or more
persons may sleep and are provided with culinary and sanitary facilities for
their exclusive use;
"Existing" means the number, use and size that existed as of the date the
date of the first building;
"Farm Building" means all or part of a building; that does not contain any
area used for residential occupancy, that is associated with and located on
land devoted to the practice of farming and that is used essentially for the
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housing of equipment or livestock or the production, storage or processing
of agricultural and horticultural produce or feeds. Examples include
encompassing barns, silos, and other ancillary development to an
agricultural use;
"Gross Floor Area" means:
(a) in the case of a residential building or structure, the total area of all
floors above grade of a dwelling unit measured between the outside
surfaces of exterior walls or between the outside surfaces of
exterior walls and the centre line of party walls dividing the dwelling
unit from any other dwelling unit or other portion of a building; and
(b) in the case of a non-residential building or structure, or in the case
of a mixed-use building or structure in respect of the non-residential
portion thereof, the total area of all building floors above or below
grade measured between the outside surfaces of the exterior walls,
or between the outside surfaces of exterior walls and the centre line
of party walls dividing a non-residential use and a residential use,
except for:
i.
a room or enclosed area within the building or structure
above or below that is used exclusively for the
accommodation of heating, cooling, ventilating, electrical,
mechanical or telecommunications equipment that service
the building;
ii.
loading facilities above or below grade; and
iii.
a part of the building or structure below grade that is used for
the parking of motor vehicles or for storage or other
accessory use
"Existing Industrial" means an Industrial Building or structure existing on a
site as of the date this by-laws comes into effect, or the first building or
structures constructed on a vacant site pursuant to site plan approval
under section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended,
or any successor thereof, subsequent to this by-law, for which full
development charges were paid;
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"Group Home" means a residential building or the residential portion of a
mixed-use building containing a single housekeeping unit which may or
may not be supervised on a 24-hour basis on site by agency staff on a
shift rotation basis, and funded wholly or in part by any government or its
agency, or by public subscription or donation, or by any combination
thereof and licensed, approved or supervised by the Province of Ontario
for the accommodation of persons under any general or special act and
amendments or replacements thereto. A group home may contain an
office provided that the office is used only for the operation of the group
home in which it is located;
"Hospice" means a building or portion of a mixed-use building designed
and intended to provide palliative care and emotional support to the
terminally ill in a home or homelike setting so that quality of life is
maintained, and family members may be active participants in care;
"Industrial" means lands, buildings or structures used or designed or
intended for use for manufacturing, processing, fabricating or assembly of
raw goods, warehousing, or bulk storage of goods, and includes office
uses and the sale of commodities to the general public where such uses
are accessory to an industrial use, but does not include the sale of
commodities to the general public through a warehouse club;
"Institutional" means development of a building or structure intended for
use:
i.
as a long-term care home within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of
the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2021;
ii.
as a retirement home within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of the
Retirement Homes Act, 2010;
iii.
by any institution of the following post-secondary institutions for the
objects of the institution:
a) a university in Ontario that receives direct, regular, and
ongoing operation funding from the Government of Ontario;
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b) a college or university federated or affiliated with a university
described in subclause a); or
c) an Indigenous Institute prescribed for the purposes of
section 6 of the Indigenous Institute Act, 2017;
iv.
as a memorial home, clubhouse, or athletic grounds by an Ontario
branch of the Royal Canadian Legion; or
v.
as a hospice to provide end of life care.
"Live-Work" means a Building, or part of thereof, which contains, or is
intended to contain, both a Dwelling Unit and non-residential unit and
which is intended for both Residential Use and Non-residential Use
concurrently, and shares a common wall or floor with or without direct
access between the residential and non-residential uses;
"Local Board" means a school board, public utility, commission,
transportation commission, public library board, board of park
management, local board of health, board of commissioners of police,
planning board, or any other board, commission, committee, body or local
authority established or exercising any power or authority under any
general or special Act with respect to any of the affairs or purposes,
including school purposes, of the Township of Woolwich or any part or
parts thereof;
"Local Services" means those services, facilities or things which are under
the jurisdiction of the municipality and are related to a plan of subdivision
or within the area to which the plan relates in respect of the lands under
Sections 41, 51 or 53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 19990, Chap. P.13, as
amended, or any successor thereof;
"Long-term Care Home" means a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of
the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007;
"Multiple Dwellings" means all dwellings other than single-detached, semi-
detached and apartment unit dwellings;
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"Municipality" means the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich
"Non-residential Use" means a building or structure of any kind
whatsoever used, designed, or intended to be used for other than a
residential use;
"Official Plan" means the Official Plan adopted for the Township, as
amended, and approved;
"On Farm Diversified Use" means a use, occurring entirely and exclusively
within a detached building that is secondary and subordinate to the active
and principle agricultural use occurring on a property. Such uses shall be
integrated within a farm cluster of buildings which must include a
residential dwelling, and may include, but not be limited to, uses that
produce value added agricultural products or provide a service that is
supportive of regional agri-business;
"Owner" means the owner of land or a person who has made application
for an approval for the development of land upon which a development
charge is imposed;
"Rate" means the interest rate established weekly by the Bank of Canada
based on Treasury Bills having a term of 91 days;
"Regulation" means any regulation made pursuant to the Act;
"Redevelopment" means the construction, erection or placing of one or
more buildings or structures on land where all or part of a building or
structure has previously been demolished on such land, or changing the
use of a building or structure from residential to non-residential or from
non-residential to residential;
"Residential Dwelling" means a building, occupied or capable of being
occupied as a home, residence or sleeping place by one or more persons,
containing one or more dwelling units but not including motels, hotels,
tents, truck campers, tourist trailers, mobile camper trailers or boarding,
lodging or rooming houses;
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"Rental Housing" means development of a building or structure with four
or more dwelling units all of which are intended for use as rented
residential premises;
"Residential Use" means the use of a building or structure or portion
thereof for one or more dwelling units. This also includes a dwelling unit
on land that is used for an agricultural use;
"Retirement Home or Lodge" mans a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building which provides accommodation primarily
for retired persons or couples where each private bedroom or living
accommodation has a separate private bathroom and separate entrance
from a common hail but where common facilities for the preparation and
consumption of food are provided, and common lounges, recreation
rooms and medical care facilities may also be provided;
"Rowhouse Dwelling" means a building containing three or more attached
dwelling units in a single row, each of which dwelling units has an
independent entrance from the outside and is vertically separated from
any abutting dwelling unit;
"Semi-Detached Dwelling" means a dwelling unit in a residential building
consisting of two dwelling units having one vertical wall or one horizontal
wall, but not other parts, attached or another dwelling unit where the
residential unit are not connected by an interior corridor;
"Service" means a service designed in Schedule "A" to this By-law, and
"services" shall have a corresponding meaning;
"Servicing Agreement" means an agreement between a landowner and
the municipality relative to the provision of municipal services to specified
land within the municipality;
"Single Detached Dwelling Unit" means a residential building consisting of
one dwelling unit and not attached to another structure;
"Special Care/Special Need Dwelling" means a Building, or part of a
Building:
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i.
containing two or more Dwelling Units which units have a
common entrance from street level;
ii.
where the occupants have the right to use, in common with
other occupants, halls, stairs, yards, common rooms and
accessory Buildings;
iii.
that is designed to accommodate persons with specific needs,
including but not limited to, independent permanent living
arrangements;
iv.
where support services, such as meal preparation, grocery
shopping, laundry, housekeeping, nursing, respite care and
attendant services are provided at any one or more various
levels; and
v.
the residential building or the residential portion of a mixed-use
building maintained and operated as a Long-term Care Home
under subsection 2 (1) of the Long-Term Care Homes Act,
2007.
and includes, but is not limited to, Retirement Home or Lodge, Charitable
Dwelling, Group Home (including a Correctional Group Home), Hospice,
and Long-term Care Home;
"Stacked Townhouse Dwelling" means a Building, or part of a building,
containing two or more dwelling units where each Dwelling Unit is
separated horizontally and/or vertically from another Dwelling Unit by a
common wall and having direct separate access to an exterior ground
level main entrance/exit;
"Temporary Building" Or "Structure" means a building or structure
constructed or erected or placed on land for a continuous period not
exceeding eight months, or an addition or alteration to a building or
structure that has the effect of increasing the total floor area thereof for a
continuous period not exceeding eight month;
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"Townhouse Dwelling" means a dwelling unit in a building divided
vertically into no less than three nor more than eight dwelling units
attached by common walls extended from the base of the foundation to
the roof line, each dwelling unit having a separate entrance at grade, and
includes a Back-to-Back Townhouse;
"Zoning By-Law" means the Zoning By-Law of the Township of Woolwich,
or any successor thereof passed pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning
Act, S.O. 1998.
2. DESIGNATION OF SERVICES
2.1
The categories of services for which Development Charges are imposed
under this By-law are as follows:
(a) Water Services
2.2
The components of the services designated in section 2.1 are described in
Schedule A.
3. APPLICATION OF BY-LAW RULES
3.1
Development charges shall be payable in the amounts set out in this By-
law where:
(a) the lands are located in the area described in section 3.2; and
(b) the development of the lands requires any of the approvals set out
in subsection 3.4(a).
Area to Which By-law Applies
3.2
Subject to section 3.3, this By-law applies to all lands in the Township of
Woolwich whether or not the land or use thereof is exempt from taxation
under s. 13 or the Assessment Act.
3.3
Notwithstanding clause 3.2 above, this by-law shall not apply to lands that
are owned by and used for the purposes of:
(a) the municipality or a Local Board thereof;
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(b) a Board of Education; or
(c) the Corporation of the Region of Waterloo or a local board thereof;
(d) Affordable Housing as defined herein.
Approvals for Development
3.4
(a) Development Charges shall be imposed on all lands, buildings or
structures that are developed for residential or non-residential uses
if the development requires:
i.
the passing of a zoning by-law or of an amendment to a
zoning bylaw under section 34 of the Planning Act;
ii.
the approval of a minor variance under section 45 of the
Planning Act;
iii.
a conveyance of land to which a by-law passed under
subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act applies;
iv.
the approval of a plan of subdivision under section 51 of the
Planning Act;
v.
a consent under section 53 of the Planning Act;
vi.
the approval of a description under section 50 of the
Condominium Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. C.26, as amended,
or any successor thereof; or
vii.
the issuing of a permit under the Building Code Act in
relation to a building or structure.
(b) No more than one development charge for each service designated
in subsection 2.1 shall be imposed upon any lands, buildings, or
structures to which this By-law applies even though two or more of
the actions described in subsection 3.4(a) are required before the
lands, buildings or structures can be developed.
(c) Despite subsection 3.4(b), if two or more of the actions described in
subsection 3.4(a) occur at different times, additional development
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charges shall be imposed if the subsequent action has the effect or
increasing the need for services.
Exemptions
3.5
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law, development charges shall
not be imposed with respect to:
a) an enlargement to an existing dwelling unit;
b) A second residential unit in an existing detached house, semi-
detached house, or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
all buildings and structures ancillary to the existing detached
house, semi-detached house or rowhouse cumulatively contain
no more than one residential unit;
c) A third residential unit in an existing detached house, semi-
detached house, or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
no building or structure ancillary to the existing detached house,
semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
d) One residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to an
existing detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse on a
parcel of land, if the existing detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse contains no more than two residential units
and no other building or structure ancillary to the existing
detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any
residential units;
e) A second residential unit in a new detached house, semi-
detached house or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
all buildings and structures ancillary to the new detached house,
semi-detached house or rowhouse cumulatively will contain no
more than one residential unit;
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f) A third residential unit in a new detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which residential use,
other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if no building or
structure ancillary to the new detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
g) One residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to a new
detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse on a parcel
of land, if the new detached house, semi-detached house or
rowhouse contains no more than two residential units and no
other building or structure ancillary to the new detached house,
semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
or
h) In an existing rental residential Building, which contains four or
more residential Dwelling Units, the creation of the greater of one
residential Dwelling Unit or one percent of the existing residential
Dwelling Units.
3.6
Notwithstanding subsection 3.5, development charges shall be imposed in
accordance with section 3.13 if the total floor area of the additional one or
two dwelling units in the single detached dwelling exceeds the total floor
area of the dwelling unit already in the building.
3.7
Notwithstanding section 3.5, development charges shall be imposed if the
additional unit has a gross floor area greater than
i.
in the case of a semi-detached or rowhouse dwelling, the
gross floor area of the existing dwelling unit; and
ii.
in the case of any other residential building, the gross floor
area of the smallest dwelling unit contained in the residential
building.
3.8
Exemption for Industrial Development
3.8.1 Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, no development
charge is payable with respect to an enlargement of the gross floor
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area of an existing industrial building where the gross floor area is
enlarged by 50 percent or less, of the original gross floor area.
3.8.2 If the gross floor area of an existing industrial building is enlarged
by greater than 50 percent, the amount of the development charge
payable in respect of the enlargement is the amount of the
development charge that would otherwise be payable multiplied by
the fraction determined as follows:
1) determine the amount by which the enlargement exceeds 50
percent of the gross floor area before the enlargement;
2) divide the amount determined under subsection 1) by the
amount of the enlargement
3.9
For the purpose of section 3.8 herein, "Existing Industrial Building" is used
as defined in the Regulation made pursuant to the Act.
3.10 Other Exemptions
Notwithstanding the provision of this by-law, development charges shall
not be imposed with respect to:
(a) a Temporary Use in accordance with section 39 of the Planning
Act;
(b) If a development includes the enlargement of the gross floor area of
an existing commercial or institutional building, and if the gross floor
area is enlarged by 50% or less, the amount of the development
charge in respect of the enlargement is zero. If the gross floor area
is enlarged by more than 50%, the development charge is payable
only on that portion of the enlargement exceeding the 50% of floor
area enlargement calculation.
(c) The development of non-residential farm buildings constructed for
Bona-Fide Farm Uses except for any building constructed to
accommodate an On-Farm Diversified Use which shall be imposed
the non-residential rate.
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3.11 The Development Charge payable for Rental Housing developments will
be reduced based on the number of bedrooms in each unit as follows:
(a) Three or more bedrooms - 25% reduction;
(b) Two bedrooms - 20% reduction; and
(c) All other bedroom quantities - 15% reduction.
3.12 Once proclaimed, the following shall be exempt from payment of the
Development Charges:
(a) Affordable residential units; or
(b) Attainable residential units.
Amount of Charges
Residential
3.13 The residential development charges set out in Schedule B shall be
imposed on residential uses of lands, buildings or structures, including a
dwelling unit accessory to a non-residential use and, in the case of a
mixed-use building or structure, on the residential uses in the mixed-use
building or structure, and the residential portion for a Live-Work unit,
according to the type of residential unit, and calculated with respect to the
service according to the type of residential use.
Non-Residential
3.14 The development charges described in Schedule B to this by-law shall be
imposed on non-residential uses of lands, buildings, or structures, and, in
the case of a mixed-use building or structure, on the non-residential uses
in the mixed-use building or structure, including the non-residential portion
for a Live-Work unit, and calculated with respect to the service according
to the total floor area of the non-residential use.
Area-Specific (Breslau Sanitary Servicing)
3.15 There shall be an additional Development Charge component imposed
within the Breslau Sanitary Servicing area for sanitary servicing which
shall be equal to the sanitary service component of the current City of
Kitchener Development Charge. Such component shall be adjusted
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annually, without amendment to this by-law, commencing on the first
anniversary date of this by-law to equal the sanitary service component of
the Current City of Kitchener Development Charge. This Breslau Sanitary
Servicing area is set out in Schedule "C" of this By-law.
Reduction of Development Charges for Redevelopment
3.16 Despite any other provisions of this By-law, where, as a result of the
redevelopment of land, a building or structure existing on the same land
within 60 months prior to the date of payment of development charges in
regard to such redevelopment was, or is to be demolished, in whole or in
part, or converted from one principal use to another principal use on the
same land, in order to facilitate the redevelopment, the development
charges otherwise payable with respect to such redevelopment shall be
reduced by the following amounts:
(a) in the case of a residential building or structure, or in the case of a
mixed-use building or structure, the residential uses in the mixed-
use building or structure, an amount calculated by multiplying the
applicable development charge under subsection 3.13 by the
number, according to type, of dwelling units that have been or will
be demolished or converted to another principal use; and
(b) in the case of a non-residential building or structure or, in the case
of mixed-use building or structure, the non-residential uses in the
mixed-use building or structure, an amount calculated by
multiplying the applicable development charges under subsection
3.14, by the gross floor area that has been or will be demolished or
converted to another principal use;
provided that such amounts shall not exceed, in total, the amount of the
development charges otherwise payable with respect to the redevelopment.
Time of Payment and Determination of Development Charges
3.17 Except as otherwise provided in this By-law, Development Charges shall
be determined and payable in full in cash or certified cheque in Canadian
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funds or by credits granted by the Act, on the date that the first building
permit is issued.
3.18 Except as otherwise provided in this By-law, a building permit shall not be
issued until the development charge has been paid in full.
3.19 Development charges for rental housing and institutional developments
are due and payable in 6 equal installments commencing with the first
installment payable on the date of occupancy, and each subsequent
installment, including interest, payable on the anniversary date each year
thereafter.
3.20 Where the development of land results from the approval of a Site Plan or
Zoning By-law Amendment made on or after January 1, 2020, and the
approval of the application occurred within the period of building permit
issuance as specific in section 26.2(5) of the Act, the development
charges under subsections 3.17, 3.18, and 3.19 shall be calculated based
on the rates set out in Schedule "B" on the date the planning application
was made. Where both planning applications apply, development charges
under subsections 3.17, 3.18, and 3.19 shall be calculated on the rates set
out in Schedule "B", on the date of the latter planning application,
including interest.
3.21 Interest for the purposes of rule 3.19 and 3.20 shall be determined as
prescribed in the Development Charges Act, as amended from time to
time.
3.22 Despite section 3.17, Council from time to time, and at any time, may
enter into agreements providing for all or any part of a development
charge to be paid before or after it would otherwise be payable, in
accordance with section 27 of the Act.
4. PAYMENT BY SERVICES
4.1
Despite the payment required under subsections 3.13 and 3.14, Council
may, by agreement, give a credit towards a development charge in
exchange for work that relates to a service to which a development charge
relates under this By-law.
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5. INDEXING
5.1
Development charges imposed pursuant to this By-law shall be adjusted
annually, without amendment to this By-law, on February 1st of each year,
in accordance with the prescribed index in the Act.
6. SCHEDULES
6.1
The following schedules shall form part of this By-law:
Schedule A: Components of Services Designated in section 2.1
Schedule B: Residential and Non-Residential Development Charges
7. CONFLICTS
7.1
Where the Township and an owner or former owner have entered into
an agreement with respect to land within the area to which this By-law
applies, and a conflict exists between the provisions of this By-law and
such agreement, the provisions of the agreement shall prevail to the
extent that there is a conflict.
7.2
Notwithstanding section 7.1, where a development which is the subject
of an agreement to which section 7.1 applies, is subsequently the
subject of one or more of the actions described in subsection 3.4(a),
an additional development charge in respect of the development
permitted by the action shall be calculated, payable and collected in
accordance with the provisions of this By-law if the development has
the effect of increasing the need for services, unless such agreement
provides otherwise.
8. SEVERABILITY
8.1
If, for any reason, any provision of this By-law is held to be invalid, it is
hereby declared to be the intention of Council that all the remainder of
this By-law shall continue in full force and effect until repealed, re-
enacted, amended or modified.
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9. DATE BY-LAW IN FORCE
9.1
This By-law shall come into effect at 12:01 AM on July 2, 2024.
10. DATE BY-LAW EXPIRES
10.1 This By-law will expire at 12:01 AM on July 2, 2034 unless it is
repealed by Council at an earlier date.
11. EXISITNG BY-LAW REPEALED
11.1 By-law Number 45-2019 is hereby repealed as of the date and time of
this By-law coming into effect.
PASSED THIS 3rd DAY OF July, 2024
__________________________
Mayor Shantz
__________________________
Jeff Smith, Director of Corporate
Services/Clerk
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SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW
DESIGNATED MUNICIPAL SERVICES UNDER THIS BY-LAW
Urban Services
1. Water Services
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SCHEDULE "B" TO BY-LAW
SCHEDULE OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICES
NON-RESIDENTIAL
Single and Semi-
Detached Dwelling
Multiple Dwellings
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and 1
Bedroom
Special
Care/Special
Dwelling Units
(per sq.ft. of Gross
Floor Area)
Urban Services
Water Services
3,355
2,533
2,145
1,390
1,080
1.29
Total Urban Serviced Area
$3,355
$2,533
$2,145
$1,390
$1,080
$1.29
Service
RESIDENTIAL
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Appendix N
Proposed D.C. By-law -
Wastewater Services
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The Corporation of the Township of Woolwich
By-law No.
A By-law for the Imposition of Development Charges for Wastewater Services
WHEREAS the Township of Woolwich will experience growth through development
and re-development; and
AND WHEREAS development and re-development requires the provision of physical
and social services by the Township of Woolwich; and
AND WHEREAS The Township of Woolwich has determined that the development of
lands within the Township will increase the need for municipal services and Council has
confirmed its intent to provide the said services; and
AND WHEREAS Council desires to ensure that the capital cost of meeting growth-
related demands for or burden on municipal services does not place an excessive
financial burden on the Township of Woolwich or its existing taxpayers while at the
same time ensuring new taxpayers contribute no more than the net capital cost
attributable to providing the current level of municipal services; and
AND WHEREAS the Development Charges Act, 1997 (the "Act") provides that the
council of a municipality may by by-law impose development charges against land to
pay for increased capital costs required because of increased needs for services; and
WHEREAS a development charge background study has been completed in
accordance with the Act and the background study and draft proposed bylaw be made
available to the public and such documents were made available to the public 60 days
prior to the passage of the bylaw and at least two (2) weeks prior to the public meeting
required pursuant to Section 12 of the Act; and;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Woolwich has
given notice of and held a public meeting on the 28th day of May, 2024 in accordance
with the Act and the regulations thereto; and
WHEREAS any person who attended the public meeting was afforded an opportunity to
make representations and the public generally were afforded an opportunity to make
written submissions relating to the proposed by-law; and
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WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich Council resolved on May 28,
2024, that it is the intention of Council to ensure that the increase in need for services
identified in connection with the enactment of the by-law will be met; and
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich Council resolved on May 28,
2024, that no further public meeting be required, and that this by-law be brought forward
for enactment; and
WHEREAS Section 2(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997 ("Act") enables the
Council of a municipality to pass By-laws to impose development charges against lands
located in the Township to pay for increased capital costs where the development of the
land would increase the need for municipal services as designated in the By-law and
the development requires one or more of the actions set out in Section 2(2) of the Act;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
WOOLWICH ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. INTERPRETATION
1.1
In this By-law the following items shall have the corresponding meanings
"Act" means the Development Charges Act, as amended from time to time
and includes the Regulations passed under the Act, as amended from
time to time;
"Accessory Use" means where used to describe a use, building, or
structure that the use, building or structure is naturally and normally
incidental, subordinate in purpose of floor area or both, and exclusively
devoted to a principal use, building or structure;
"Affordable Housing" means dwelling units and incidental facilities,
primarily for persons of low and moderate income, that meets the
requirements of any program for such purpose as administered by any
agency of the Federal or Provincial government, and/or the Region of
Waterloo and for which an agreement has been entered into with the
Region of Waterloo with respect to the provisions of such dwelling units
and facilities;
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"Affordable Residential Unit" means a residential unit that meets the
criteria set out in subsection 4.1 of the Act
"Apartment Unit" means any residential unit within a building containing
three or more dwelling units where access to each residential unit is
obtained through a common entrance or entrances from the street level
and the residential units are connected by an interior corridor, and
includes Stacked Townhouses;
"Attainable Residential Unit" means a residential unit that meets the
criteria set out in subsection 4.1 of the Act;
"Back-to-Back Townhouse Dwelling" means a building containing three or
more dwelling units separated vertically by a common wall, including a
rear common wall, that do not have rear yards;
"bedroom" means a habitable room larger than seven square metres,
including a den, study, or other similar area, but does not include a
bathroom, living room, dining room or kitchen;
"Benefiting Area" means an area defined by map, plan, or legal
description in a front-ending agreement as an area that will receive a
benefit from the construction of a service;
"Board of Education" has the same meaning as set out in the Education
Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. E.2, as amended, or any successor thereof;
"Bona Fide Farm Uses" means the proposed development will qualify as a
farm business operating with a valid Farm Business Registration Number
issued by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and
be assessed in the Farmland Realty Tax Class by the Ontario Property
Assessment Corporation;
"Building Code Act" means the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, as
amended, or any successor thereof;
"Capital Cost" means costs incurred or proposed to be incurred by the
municipality or a local board thereof directly or by others on behalf of and
as authorized by the municipality or local board,
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a) to acquire land or an interest in land, including a leasehold interest,
b) to improve land,
c) to acquire, lease, construct or improve buildings and structures,
d) to acquire, construct or improve facilities including,
i.
furniture and equipment other than computer equipment, and
ii.
material acquired for circulation, reference or information
purposes by a library board as defined in the Public Libraries
Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. P.44, as amended, or any
successor thereof; and
iii.
rolling stock with an estimated useful life of seven years or
more, and
"Commercial" means any use of land, structures, or buildings for the
purposes of buying or selling commodities and services, but does not
include industrial or agricultural uses, but does include hotels, motels,
motor inns and boarding, lodging and rooming houses;
"Cannabis Plant" means a plant that belongs to the genus "Cannabis."
"Cannabis Production Facilities" means a Building, or part thereof,
designed, used, or intended to be used for one or more of the following:
cultivation, growing, propagation, production, processing, harvesting,
testing, alteration, destruction, storage, packaging, shipment, or
distribution of Cannabis where a licence, permit, or authorization has been
issued under applicable federal law but does not include a building or part
thereof solely designed, used, or intended to be used for retail sales of
Cannabis;
"Charitable Dwelling" means a residential building, a part of a residential
building or the residential portion of a mixed-use building maintained and
operated by a corporation approved under the Charitable Institutions Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. C.9, for persons requiring residential, specialized or group
care and charitable dwelling includes a children's residence under the
Child and Family Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.11, a home or a joint
home under the Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c. H.13, an institution under the Mental Hospitals Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.8,
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a nursing home under the subsection 2 (1) of the Long-Term Care Homes
Act, 2007;
"Correctional Group Home" means a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building containing a single housekeeping unit
supervised on a 24-hour basis on site by agency staff on a shift rotation
basis, and funded wholly or in part by any government or its agency, or by
public subscription or donation, or by any combination thereof, and
licensed, approved or supervised by the Province of Ontario as a
detention or correctional facility under any general or special act and
amendments or replacement thereto. A correction group home may
contain an office provided that the office is used only for the operation of
the correctional group home in which it is located. A correctional group
home shall not include any detention facility operated or supervised by the
Federal Government nor any correctional institution or secure custody and
detention facility operated by the Province of Ontario;
"Council" means the Council of the municipality;
"Development" means the construction, erection or placing of one or more
buildings or structures on land or the making of an addition or alteration to
a building or structure that the effect of increasing the size of usability
thereof, and includes redevelopment;
"Development Charge" means a charge imposed with respect to this By-
law;
"Dwelling Unit" means any part of a building or structure used, designed,
or intended to be used as a domestic establishment in which one or more
persons may sleep and are provided with culinary and sanitary facilities for
their exclusive use;
"Existing" means the number, use and size that existed as of the date the
date of the first building;
"Farm Building" means all or part of a building; that does not contain any
area used for residential occupancy, that is associated with and located on
land devoted to the practice of farming and that is used essentially for the
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housing of equipment or livestock or the production, storage or processing
of agricultural and horticultural produce or feeds. Examples include
encompassing barns, silos, and other ancillary development to an
agricultural use;
"Gross Floor Area" means:
(a) in the case of a residential building or structure, the total area of all
floors above grade of a dwelling unit measured between the outside
surfaces of exterior walls or between the outside surfaces of
exterior walls and the centre line of party walls dividing the dwelling
unit from any other dwelling unit or other portion of a building; and
(b) in the case of a non-residential building or structure, or in the case
of a mixed-use building or structure in respect of the non-residential
portion thereof, the total area of all building floors above or below
grade measured between the outside surfaces of the exterior walls,
or between the outside surfaces of exterior walls and the centre line
of party walls dividing a non-residential use and a residential use,
except for:
i.
a room or enclosed area within the building or structure
above or below that is used exclusively for the
accommodation of heating, cooling, ventilating, electrical,
mechanical or telecommunications equipment that service
the building;
ii.
loading facilities above or below grade; and
iii.
a part of the building or structure below grade that is used for
the parking of motor vehicles or for storage or other
accessory use
"Existing Industrial" means an Industrial Building or structure existing on a
site as of the date this by-laws comes into effect, or the first building or
structures constructed on a vacant site pursuant to site plan approval
under section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended,
or any successor thereof, subsequent to this by-law, for which full
development charges were paid;
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"Group Home" means a residential building or the residential portion of a
mixed-use building containing a single housekeeping unit which may or
may not be supervised on a 24-hour basis on site by agency staff on a
shift rotation basis, and funded wholly or in part by any government or its
agency, or by public subscription or donation, or by any combination
thereof and licensed, approved or supervised by the Province of Ontario
for the accommodation of persons under any general or special act and
amendments or replacements thereto. A group home may contain an
office provided that the office is used only for the operation of the group
home in which it is located;
"Hospice" means a building or portion of a mixed-use building designed
and intended to provide palliative care and emotional support to the
terminally ill in a home or homelike setting so that quality of life is
maintained, and family members may be active participants in care;
"Industrial" means lands, buildings or structures used or designed or
intended for use for manufacturing, processing, fabricating or assembly of
raw goods, warehousing, or bulk storage of goods, and includes office
uses and the sale of commodities to the general public where such uses
are accessory to an industrial use, but does not include the sale of
commodities to the general public through a warehouse club;
"Institutional" means development of a building or structure intended for
use:
i.
as a long-term care home within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of
the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2021;
ii.
as a retirement home within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of the
Retirement Homes Act, 2010;
iii.
by any institution of the following post-secondary institutions for the
objects of the institution:
a) a university in Ontario that receives direct, regular, and
ongoing operation funding from the Government of Ontario;
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b) a college or university federated or affiliated with a university
described in subclause a); or
c) an Indigenous Institute prescribed for the purposes of
section 6 of the Indigenous Institute Act, 2017;
iv.
as a memorial home, clubhouse, or athletic grounds by an Ontario
branch of the Royal Canadian Legion; or
v.
as a hospice to provide end of life care.
"Live-Work" means a Building, or part of thereof, which contains, or is
intended to contain, both a Dwelling Unit and non-residential unit and
which is intended for both Residential Use and Non-residential Use
concurrently, and shares a common wall or floor with or without direct
access between the residential and non-residential uses;
"Local Board" means a school board, public utility, commission,
transportation commission, public library board, board of park
management, local board of health, board of commissioners of police,
planning board, or any other board, commission, committee, body or local
authority established or exercising any power or authority under any
general or special Act with respect to any of the affairs or purposes,
including school purposes, of the Township of Woolwich or any part or
parts thereof;
"Local Services" means those services, facilities or things which are under
the jurisdiction of the municipality and are related to a plan of subdivision
or within the area to which the plan relates in respect of the lands under
Sections 41, 51 or 53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 19990, Chap. P.13, as
amended, or any successor thereof;
"Long-term Care Home" means a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of
the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007;
"Multiple Dwellings" means all dwellings other than single-detached, semi-
detached and apartment unit dwellings;
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"Municipality" means the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich
"Non-residential Use" means a building or structure of any kind
whatsoever used, designed, or intended to be used for other than a
residential use;
"Official Plan" means the Official Plan adopted for the Township, as
amended, and approved;
"On Farm Diversified Use" means a use, occurring entirely and exclusively
within a detached building that is secondary and subordinate to the active
and principle agricultural use occurring on a property. Such uses shall be
integrated within a farm cluster of buildings which must include a
residential dwelling, and may include, but not be limited to, uses that
produce value added agricultural products or provide a service that is
supportive of regional agri-business;
"Owner" means the owner of land or a person who has made application
for an approval for the development of land upon which a development
charge is imposed;
"Rate" means the interest rate established weekly by the Bank of Canada
based on Treasury Bills having a term of 91 days;
"Regulation" means any regulation made pursuant to the Act;
"Redevelopment" means the construction, erection or placing of one or
more buildings or structures on land where all or part of a building or
structure has previously been demolished on such land, or changing the
use of a building or structure from residential to non-residential or from
non-residential to residential;
"Residential Dwelling" means a building, occupied or capable of being
occupied as a home, residence or sleeping place by one or more persons,
containing one or more dwelling units but not including motels, hotels,
tents, truck campers, tourist trailers, mobile camper trailers or boarding,
lodging or rooming houses;
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"Rental Housing" means development of a building or structure with four
or more dwelling units all of which are intended for use as rented
residential premises;
"Residential Use" means the use of a building or structure or portion
thereof for one or more dwelling units. This also includes a dwelling unit
on land that is used for an agricultural use;
"Retirement Home or Lodge" mans a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building which provides accommodation primarily
for retired persons or couples where each private bedroom or living
accommodation has a separate private bathroom and separate entrance
from a common hail but where common facilities for the preparation and
consumption of food are provided, and common lounges, recreation
rooms and medical care facilities may also be provided;
"Rowhouse Dwelling" means a building containing three or more attached
dwelling units in a single row, each of which dwelling units has an
independent entrance from the outside and is vertically separated from
any abutting dwelling unit;
"Semi-Detached Dwelling" means a dwelling unit in a residential building
consisting of two dwelling units having one vertical wall or one horizontal
wall, but not other parts, attached or another dwelling unit where the
residential unit are not connected by an interior corridor;
"Service" means a service designed in Schedule "A" to this By-law, and
"services" shall have a corresponding meaning;
"Servicing Agreement" means an agreement between a landowner and
the municipality relative to the provision of municipal services to specified
land within the municipality;
"Single Detached Dwelling Unit" means a residential building consisting of
one dwelling unit and not attached to another structure;
"Special Care/Special Need Dwelling" means a Building, or part of a
Building:
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i.
containing two or more Dwelling Units which units have a
common entrance from street level;
ii.
where the occupants have the right to use, in common with
other occupants, halls, stairs, yards, common rooms and
accessory Buildings;
iii.
that is designed to accommodate persons with specific needs,
including but not limited to, independent permanent living
arrangements;
iv.
where support services, such as meal preparation, grocery
shopping, laundry, housekeeping, nursing, respite care and
attendant services are provided at any one or more various
levels; and
v.
the residential building or the residential portion of a mixed-use
building maintained and operated as a Long-term Care Home
under subsection 2 (1) of the Long-Term Care Homes Act,
2007.
and includes, but is not limited to, Retirement Home or Lodge, Charitable
Dwelling, Group Home (including a Correctional Group Home), Hospice,
and Long-term Care Home;
"Stacked Townhouse Dwelling" means a Building, or part of a building,
containing two or more dwelling units where each Dwelling Unit is
separated horizontally and/or vertically from another Dwelling Unit by a
common wall and having direct separate access to an exterior ground
level main entrance/exit;
"Temporary Building" Or "Structure" means a building or structure
constructed or erected or placed on land for a continuous period not
exceeding eight months, or an addition or alteration to a building or
structure that has the effect of increasing the total floor area thereof for a
continuous period not exceeding eight month;
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"Townhouse Dwelling" means a dwelling unit in a building divided
vertically into no less than three nor more than eight dwelling units
attached by common walls extended from the base of the foundation to
the roof line, each dwelling unit having a separate entrance at grade, and
includes a Back-to-Back Townhouse;
"Zoning By-Law" means the Zoning By-Law of the Township of Woolwich,
or any successor thereof passed pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning
Act, S.O. 1998.
2. DESIGNATION OF SERVICES
2.1
The categories of services for which Development Charges are imposed
under this By-law are as follows:
(a) Wastewater Services
2.2
The components of the services designated in section 2.1 are described in
Schedule A.
3. APPLICATION OF BY-LAW RULES
3.1
Development charges shall be payable in the amounts set out in this By-
law where:
(a) the lands are located in the area described in section 3.2; and
(b) the development of the lands requires any of the approvals set out
in subsection 3.4(a).
Area to Which By-law Applies
3.2
Subject to section 3.3, this By-law applies to all lands in the Township of
Woolwich whether or not the land or use thereof is exempt from taxation
under s. 13 or the Assessment Act.
3.3
Notwithstanding clause 3.2 above, this by-law shall not apply to lands that
are owned by and used for the purposes of:
(a) the municipality or a Local Board thereof;
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(b) a Board of Education; or
(c) the Corporation of the Region of Waterloo or a local board thereof;
(d) Affordable Housing as defined herein.
Approvals for Development
3.4
(a) Development Charges shall be imposed on all lands, buildings or
structures that are developed for residential or non-residential uses
if the development requires:
i.
the passing of a zoning by-law or of an amendment to a
zoning bylaw under section 34 of the Planning Act;
ii.
the approval of a minor variance under section 45 of the
Planning Act;
iii.
a conveyance of land to which a by-law passed under
subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act applies;
iv.
the approval of a plan of subdivision under section 51 of the
Planning Act;
v.
a consent under section 53 of the Planning Act;
vi.
the approval of a description under section 50 of the
Condominium Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. C.26, as amended,
or any successor thereof; or
vii.
the issuing of a permit under the Building Code Act in
relation to a building or structure.
(b) No more than one development charge for each service designated
in subsection 2.1 shall be imposed upon any lands, buildings, or
structures to which this By-law applies even though two or more of
the actions described in subsection 3.4(a) are required before the
lands, buildings or structures can be developed.
(c) Despite subsection 3.4(b), if two or more of the actions described in
subsection 3.4(a) occur at different times, additional development
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charges shall be imposed if the subsequent action has the effect or
increasing the need for services.
Exemptions
3.5
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law, development charges shall
not be imposed with respect to:
a) an enlargement to an existing dwelling unit;
b) A second residential unit in an existing detached house, semi-
detached house, or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
all buildings and structures ancillary to the existing detached
house, semi-detached house or rowhouse cumulatively contain
no more than one residential unit;
c) A third residential unit in an existing detached house, semi-
detached house, or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
no building or structure ancillary to the existing detached house,
semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
d) One residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to an
existing detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse on a
parcel of land, if the existing detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse contains no more than two residential units
and no other building or structure ancillary to the existing
detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any
residential units;
e) A second residential unit in a new detached house, semi-
detached house or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
all buildings and structures ancillary to the new detached house,
semi-detached house or rowhouse cumulatively will contain no
more than one residential unit;
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f) A third residential unit in a new detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which residential use,
other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if no building or
structure ancillary to the new detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
g) One residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to a new
detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse on a parcel
of land, if the new detached house, semi-detached house or
rowhouse contains no more than two residential units and no
other building or structure ancillary to the new detached house,
semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
or
h) In an existing rental residential Building, which contains four or
more residential Dwelling Units, the creation of the greater of one
residential Dwelling Unit or one percent of the existing residential
Dwelling Units.
3.6
Notwithstanding subsection 3.5, development charges shall be imposed in
accordance with section 3.13 if the total floor area of the additional one or
two dwelling units in the single detached dwelling exceeds the total floor
area of the dwelling unit already in the building.
3.7
Notwithstanding section 3.5, development charges shall be imposed if the
additional unit has a gross floor area greater than
i.
in the case of a semi-detached or rowhouse dwelling, the
gross floor area of the existing dwelling unit; and
ii.
in the case of any other residential building, the gross floor
area of the smallest dwelling unit contained in the residential
building.
3.8
Exemption for Industrial Development
3.8.1 Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, no development
charge is payable with respect to an enlargement of the gross floor
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area of an existing industrial building where the gross floor area is
enlarged by 50 percent or less, of the original gross floor area.
3.8.2 If the gross floor area of an existing industrial building is enlarged
by greater than 50 percent, the amount of the development charge
payable in respect of the enlargement is the amount of the
development charge that would otherwise be payable multiplied by
the fraction determined as follows:
1) determine the amount by which the enlargement exceeds 50
percent of the gross floor area before the enlargement;
2) divide the amount determined under subsection 1) by the
amount of the enlargement
3.9
For the purpose of section 3.8 herein, "Existing Industrial Building" is used
as defined in the Regulation made pursuant to the Act.
3.10 Other Exemptions
Notwithstanding the provision of this by-law, development charges shall
not be imposed with respect to:
(a) a Temporary Use in accordance with section 39 of the Planning
Act;
(b) If a development includes the enlargement of the gross floor area of
an existing commercial or institutional building, and if the gross floor
area is enlarged by 50% or less, the amount of the development
charge in respect of the enlargement is zero. If the gross floor area
is enlarged by more than 50%, the development charge is payable
only on that portion of the enlargement exceeding the 50% of floor
area enlargement calculation.
(c) The development of non-residential farm buildings constructed for
Bona-Fide Farm Uses except for any building constructed to
accommodate an On-Farm Diversified Use which shall be imposed
the non-residential rate.
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3.11 The Development Charge payable for Rental Housing developments will
be reduced based on the number of bedrooms in each unit as follows:
(a) Three or more bedrooms - 25% reduction;
(b) Two bedrooms - 20% reduction; and
(c) All other bedroom quantities - 15% reduction.
3.12 Once proclaimed, the following shall be exempt from payment of the
Development Charges:
(a) Affordable residential units; or
(b) Attainable residential units.
Amount of Charges
Residential
3.13 The residential development charges set out in Schedule B shall be
imposed on residential uses of lands, buildings or structures, including a
dwelling unit accessory to a non-residential use and, in the case of a
mixed-use building or structure, on the residential uses in the mixed-use
building or structure, and the residential portion for a Live-Work unit,
according to the type of residential unit, and calculated with respect to the
service according to the type of residential use.
Non-Residential
3.14 The development charges described in Schedule B to this by-law shall be
imposed on non-residential uses of lands, buildings, or structures, and, in
the case of a mixed-use building or structure, on the non-residential uses
in the mixed-use building or structure, including the non-residential portion
for a Live-Work unit, and calculated with respect to the service according
to the total floor area of the non-residential use.
Area-Specific (Breslau Sanitary Servicing)
3.15 There shall be an additional Development Charge component imposed
within the Breslau Sanitary Servicing area for sanitary servicing which
shall be equal to the sanitary service component of the current City of
Kitchener Development Charge. Such component shall be adjusted
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annually, without amendment to this by-law, commencing on the first
anniversary date of this by-law to equal the sanitary service component of
the Current City of Kitchener Development Charge. This Breslau Sanitary
Servicing area is set out in Schedule "C" of this By-law.
Reduction of Development Charges for Redevelopment
3.16 Despite any other provisions of this By-law, where, as a result of the
redevelopment of land, a building or structure existing on the same land
within 60 months prior to the date of payment of development charges in
regard to such redevelopment was, or is to be demolished, in whole or in
part, or converted from one principal use to another principal use on the
same land, in order to facilitate the redevelopment, the development
charges otherwise payable with respect to such redevelopment shall be
reduced by the following amounts:
(a) in the case of a residential building or structure, or in the case of a
mixed-use building or structure, the residential uses in the mixed-
use building or structure, an amount calculated by multiplying the
applicable development charge under subsection 3.13 by the
number, according to type, of dwelling units that have been or will
be demolished or converted to another principal use; and
(b) in the case of a non-residential building or structure or, in the case
of mixed-use building or structure, the non-residential uses in the
mixed-use building or structure, an amount calculated by
multiplying the applicable development charges under subsection
3.14, by the gross floor area that has been or will be demolished or
converted to another principal use;
provided that such amounts shall not exceed, in total, the amount of the
development charges otherwise payable with respect to the redevelopment.
Time of Payment and Determination of Development Charges
3.17 Except as otherwise provided in this By-law, Development Charges shall
be determined and payable in full in cash or certified cheque in Canadian
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funds or by credits granted by the Act, on the date that the first building
permit is issued.
3.18 Except as otherwise provided in this By-law, a building permit shall not be
issued until the development charge has been paid in full.
3.19 Development charges for rental housing and institutional developments
are due and payable in 6 equal installments commencing with the first
installment payable on the date of occupancy, and each subsequent
installment, including interest, payable on the anniversary date each year
thereafter.
3.20 Where the development of land results from the approval of a Site Plan or
Zoning By-law Amendment made on or after January 1, 2020, and the
approval of the application occurred within the period of building permit
issuance as specific in section 26.2(5) of the Act, the development
charges under subsections 3.17, 3.18, and 3.19 shall be calculated based
on the rates set out in Schedule "B" on the date the planning application
was made. Where both planning applications apply, development charges
under subsections 3.17, 3.18, and 3.19 shall be calculated on the rates set
out in Schedule "B", on the date of the latter planning application,
including interest.
3.21 Interest for the purposes of rule 3.19 and 3.20 shall be determined as
prescribed in the Development Charges Act, as amended from time to
time.
3.22 Despite section 3.17, Council from time to time, and at any time, may
enter into agreements providing for all or any part of a development
charge to be paid before or after it would otherwise be payable, in
accordance with section 27 of the Act.
4. PAYMENT BY SERVICES
4.1
Despite the payment required under subsections 3.13 and 3.14, Council
may, by agreement, give a credit towards a development charge in
exchange for work that relates to a service to which a development charge
relates under this By-law.
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5. INDEXING
5.1
Development charges imposed pursuant to this By-law shall be adjusted
annually, without amendment to this By-law, on February 1st of each year,
in accordance with the prescribed index in the Act.
6. SCHEDULES
6.1
The following schedules shall form part of this By-law:
Schedule A: Components of Services Designated in section 2.1
Schedule B: Residential and Non-Residential Development Charges
Schedule C: Breslau Sanitary Servicing Area
7. CONFLICTS
7.1
Where the Township and an owner or former owner have entered into
an agreement with respect to land within the area to which this By-law
applies, and a conflict exists between the provisions of this By-law and
such agreement, the provisions of the agreement shall prevail to the
extent that there is a conflict.
7.2
Notwithstanding section 7.1, where a development which is the subject
of an agreement to which section 7.1 applies, is subsequently the
subject of one or more of the actions described in subsection 3.4(a),
an additional development charge in respect of the development
permitted by the action shall be calculated, payable and collected in
accordance with the provisions of this By-law if the development has
the effect of increasing the need for services, unless such agreement
provides otherwise.
8. SEVERABILITY
8.1
If, for any reason, any provision of this By-law is held to be invalid, it is
hereby declared to be the intention of Council that all the remainder of
this By-law shall continue in full force and effect until repealed, re-
enacted, amended or modified.
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9. DATE BY-LAW IN FORCE
9.1
This By-law shall come into effect at 12:01 AM on July 2, 2024.
10. DATE BY-LAW EXPIRES
10.1 This By-law will expire at 12:01 AM on July 2, 2034 unless it is
repealed by Council at an earlier date.
11. EXISITNG BY-LAW REPEALED
11.1 By-law Number 45-2019 is hereby repealed as of the date and time of
this By-law coming into effect.
PASSED THIS 3rd DAY OF July, 2024
__________________________
Mayor Shantz
__________________________
Jeff Smith, Director of Corporate
Services/Clerk
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SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW
DESIGNATED MUNICIPAL SERVICES UNDER THIS BY-LAW
Urban Services
1. Wastewater Services
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SCHEDULE "B" TO BY-LAW
SCHEDULE OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGES FOR WASTEWATER SERVICES
NON-RESIDENTIAL
Single and Semi-
Detached Dwelling
Multiple Dwellings
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and 1
Bedroom
Special
Care/Special
Dwelling Units
(per sq.ft. of Gross
Floor Area)
Urban Services
Wastewater Services
5,547
4,188
3,546
2,298
1,786
2.14
Total Urban Serviced Area
$5,547
$4,188
$3,546
$2,298
$1,786
$2.14
Breslau Sanitary Servicing Area
Wastewater Services (Based on City of Kitchener D.C.
By-law)
4,317
2,182
1,746
1,636
1,636
2.52
Total Breslau Sanitary Servicing Area
$9,864
$6,370
$5,292
$3,934
$3,422
$4.66
Service
RESIDENTIAL
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SCHEDULE "C" TO BY-LAW
BRESLAU SANITARY SERVICING AREA
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Appendix O
Proposed D.C. By-law -
Stormwater Services
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The Corporation of the Township of Woolwich
By-law No.
A By-law for the Imposition of Development Charges for Stormwater Services
WHEREAS the Township of Woolwich will experience growth through development
and re-development; and
AND WHEREAS development and re-development requires the provision of physical
and social services by the Township of Woolwich; and
AND WHEREAS The Township of Woolwich has determined that the development of
lands within the Township will increase the need for municipal services and Council has
confirmed its intent to provide the said services; and
AND WHEREAS Council desires to ensure that the capital cost of meeting growth-
related demands for or burden on municipal services does not place an excessive
financial burden on the Township of Woolwich or its existing taxpayers while at the
same time ensuring new taxpayers contribute no more than the net capital cost
attributable to providing the current level of municipal services; and
AND WHEREAS the Development Charges Act, 1997 (the "Act") provides that the
council of a municipality may by by-law impose development charges against land to
pay for increased capital costs required because of increased needs for services; and
WHEREAS a development charge background study has been completed in
accordance with the Act and the background study and draft proposed bylaw be made
available to the public and such documents were made available to the public 60 days
prior to the passage of the bylaw and at least two (2) weeks prior to the public meeting
required pursuant to Section 12 of the Act; and;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Woolwich has
given notice of and held a public meeting on the 28th day of May, 2024 in accordance
with the Act and the regulations thereto; and
WHEREAS any person who attended the public meeting was afforded an opportunity to
make representations and the public generally were afforded an opportunity to make
written submissions relating to the proposed by-law; and
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WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich Council resolved on May 28,
2024, that it is the intention of Council to ensure that the increase in need for services
identified in connection with the enactment of the by-law will be met; and
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich Council resolved on May 28,
2024, that no further public meeting be required, and that this by-law be brought forward
for enactment; and
WHEREAS Section 2(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997 ("Act") enables the
Council of a municipality to pass By-laws to impose development charges against lands
located in the Township to pay for increased capital costs where the development of the
land would increase the need for municipal services as designated in the By-law and
the development requires one or more of the actions set out in Section 2(2) of the Act;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
WOOLWICH ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. INTERPRETATION
1.1
In this By-law the following items shall have the corresponding meanings
"Act" means the Development Charges Act, as amended from time to time
and includes the Regulations passed under the Act, as amended from
time to time;
"Accessory Use" means where used to describe a use, building, or
structure that the use, building or structure is naturally and normally
incidental, subordinate in purpose of floor area or both, and exclusively
devoted to a principal use, building or structure;
"Affordable Housing" means dwelling units and incidental facilities,
primarily for persons of low and moderate income, that meets the
requirements of any program for such purpose as administered by any
agency of the Federal or Provincial government, and/or the Region of
Waterloo and for which an agreement has been entered into with the
Region of Waterloo with respect to the provisions of such dwelling units
and facilities;
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"Affordable Residential Unit" means a residential unit that meets the
criteria set out in subsection 4.1 of the Act
"Apartment Unit" means any residential unit within a building containing
three or more dwelling units where access to each residential unit is
obtained through a common entrance or entrances from the street level
and the residential units are connected by an interior corridor, and
includes Stacked Townhouses;
"Attainable Residential Unit" means a residential unit that meets the
criteria set out in subsection 4.1 of the Act;
"Back-to-Back Townhouse Dwelling" means a building containing three or
more dwelling units separated vertically by a common wall, including a
rear common wall, that do not have rear yards;
"bedroom" means a habitable room larger than seven square metres,
including a den, study, or other similar area, but does not include a
bathroom, living room, dining room or kitchen;
"Benefiting Area" means an area defined by map, plan, or legal
description in a front-ending agreement as an area that will receive a
benefit from the construction of a service;
"Board of Education" has the same meaning as set out in the Education
Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. E.2, as amended, or any successor thereof;
"Bona Fide Farm Uses" means the proposed development will qualify as a
farm business operating with a valid Farm Business Registration Number
issued by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and
be assessed in the Farmland Realty Tax Class by the Ontario Property
Assessment Corporation;
"Building Code Act" means the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, as
amended, or any successor thereof;
"Capital Cost" means costs incurred or proposed to be incurred by the
municipality or a local board thereof directly or by others on behalf of and
as authorized by the municipality or local board,
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a) to acquire land or an interest in land, including a leasehold interest,
b) to improve land,
c) to acquire, lease, construct or improve buildings and structures,
d) to acquire, construct or improve facilities including,
i.
furniture and equipment other than computer equipment, and
ii.
material acquired for circulation, reference or information
purposes by a library board as defined in the Public Libraries
Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. P.44, as amended, or any
successor thereof; and
iii.
rolling stock with an estimated useful life of seven years or
more, and
"Commercial" means any use of land, structures, or buildings for the
purposes of buying or selling commodities and services, but does not
include industrial or agricultural uses, but does include hotels, motels,
motor inns and boarding, lodging and rooming houses;
"Cannabis Plant" means a plant that belongs to the genus "Cannabis."
"Cannabis Production Facilities" means a Building, or part thereof,
designed, used, or intended to be used for one or more of the following:
cultivation, growing, propagation, production, processing, harvesting,
testing, alteration, destruction, storage, packaging, shipment, or
distribution of Cannabis where a licence, permit, or authorization has been
issued under applicable federal law but does not include a building or part
thereof solely designed, used, or intended to be used for retail sales of
Cannabis;
"Charitable Dwelling" means a residential building, a part of a residential
building or the residential portion of a mixed-use building maintained and
operated by a corporation approved under the Charitable Institutions Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. C.9, for persons requiring residential, specialized or group
care and charitable dwelling includes a children's residence under the
Child and Family Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.11, a home or a joint
home under the Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c. H.13, an institution under the Mental Hospitals Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.8,
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a nursing home under the subsection 2 (1) of the Long-Term Care Homes
Act, 2007;
"Correctional Group Home" means a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building containing a single housekeeping unit
supervised on a 24-hour basis on site by agency staff on a shift rotation
basis, and funded wholly or in part by any government or its agency, or by
public subscription or donation, or by any combination thereof, and
licensed, approved or supervised by the Province of Ontario as a
detention or correctional facility under any general or special act and
amendments or replacement thereto. A correction group home may
contain an office provided that the office is used only for the operation of
the correctional group home in which it is located. A correctional group
home shall not include any detention facility operated or supervised by the
Federal Government nor any correctional institution or secure custody and
detention facility operated by the Province of Ontario;
"Council" means the Council of the municipality;
"Development" means the construction, erection or placing of one or more
buildings or structures on land or the making of an addition or alteration to
a building or structure that the effect of increasing the size of usability
thereof, and includes redevelopment;
"Development Charge" means a charge imposed with respect to this By-
law;
"Dwelling Unit" means any part of a building or structure used, designed,
or intended to be used as a domestic establishment in which one or more
persons may sleep and are provided with culinary and sanitary facilities for
their exclusive use;
"Existing" means the number, use and size that existed as of the date the
date of the first building;
"Farm Building" means all or part of a building; that does not contain any
area used for residential occupancy, that is associated with and located on
land devoted to the practice of farming and that is used essentially for the
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housing of equipment or livestock or the production, storage or processing
of agricultural and horticultural produce or feeds. Examples include
encompassing barns, silos, and other ancillary development to an
agricultural use;
"Gross Floor Area" means:
(a) in the case of a residential building or structure, the total area of all
floors above grade of a dwelling unit measured between the outside
surfaces of exterior walls or between the outside surfaces of
exterior walls and the centre line of party walls dividing the dwelling
unit from any other dwelling unit or other portion of a building; and
(b) in the case of a non-residential building or structure, or in the case
of a mixed-use building or structure in respect of the non-residential
portion thereof, the total area of all building floors above or below
grade measured between the outside surfaces of the exterior walls,
or between the outside surfaces of exterior walls and the centre line
of party walls dividing a non-residential use and a residential use,
except for:
i.
a room or enclosed area within the building or structure
above or below that is used exclusively for the
accommodation of heating, cooling, ventilating, electrical,
mechanical or telecommunications equipment that service
the building;
ii.
loading facilities above or below grade; and
iii.
a part of the building or structure below grade that is used for
the parking of motor vehicles or for storage or other
accessory use
"Existing Industrial" means an Industrial Building or structure existing on a
site as of the date this by-laws comes into effect, or the first building or
structures constructed on a vacant site pursuant to site plan approval
under section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended,
or any successor thereof, subsequent to this by-law, for which full
development charges were paid;
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"Group Home" means a residential building or the residential portion of a
mixed-use building containing a single housekeeping unit which may or
may not be supervised on a 24-hour basis on site by agency staff on a
shift rotation basis, and funded wholly or in part by any government or its
agency, or by public subscription or donation, or by any combination
thereof and licensed, approved or supervised by the Province of Ontario
for the accommodation of persons under any general or special act and
amendments or replacements thereto. A group home may contain an
office provided that the office is used only for the operation of the group
home in which it is located;
"Hospice" means a building or portion of a mixed-use building designed
and intended to provide palliative care and emotional support to the
terminally ill in a home or homelike setting so that quality of life is
maintained, and family members may be active participants in care;
"Industrial" means lands, buildings or structures used or designed or
intended for use for manufacturing, processing, fabricating or assembly of
raw goods, warehousing, or bulk storage of goods, and includes office
uses and the sale of commodities to the general public where such uses
are accessory to an industrial use, but does not include the sale of
commodities to the general public through a warehouse club;
"Institutional" means development of a building or structure intended for
use:
i.
as a long-term care home within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of
the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2021;
ii.
as a retirement home within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of the
Retirement Homes Act, 2010;
iii.
by any institution of the following post-secondary institutions for the
objects of the institution:
a) a university in Ontario that receives direct, regular, and
ongoing operation funding from the Government of Ontario;
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b) a college or university federated or affiliated with a university
described in subclause a); or
c) an Indigenous Institute prescribed for the purposes of
section 6 of the Indigenous Institute Act, 2017;
iv.
as a memorial home, clubhouse, or athletic grounds by an Ontario
branch of the Royal Canadian Legion; or
v.
as a hospice to provide end of life care.
"Live-Work" means a Building, or part of thereof, which contains, or is
intended to contain, both a Dwelling Unit and non-residential unit and
which is intended for both Residential Use and Non-residential Use
concurrently, and shares a common wall or floor with or without direct
access between the residential and non-residential uses;
"Local Board" means a school board, public utility, commission,
transportation commission, public library board, board of park
management, local board of health, board of commissioners of police,
planning board, or any other board, commission, committee, body or local
authority established or exercising any power or authority under any
general or special Act with respect to any of the affairs or purposes,
including school purposes, of the Township of Woolwich or any part or
parts thereof;
"Local Services" means those services, facilities or things which are under
the jurisdiction of the municipality and are related to a plan of subdivision
or within the area to which the plan relates in respect of the lands under
Sections 41, 51 or 53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 19990, Chap. P.13, as
amended, or any successor thereof;
"Long-term Care Home" means a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building within the meaning of subsection 2 (1) of
the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007;
"Multiple Dwellings" means all dwellings other than single-detached, semi-
detached and apartment unit dwellings;
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"Municipality" means the Corporation of the Township of Woolwich
"Non-residential Use" means a building or structure of any kind
whatsoever used, designed, or intended to be used for other than a
residential use;
"Official Plan" means the Official Plan adopted for the Township, as
amended, and approved;
"On Farm Diversified Use" means a use, occurring entirely and exclusively
within a detached building that is secondary and subordinate to the active
and principle agricultural use occurring on a property. Such uses shall be
integrated within a farm cluster of buildings which must include a
residential dwelling, and may include, but not be limited to, uses that
produce value added agricultural products or provide a service that is
supportive of regional agri-business;
"Owner" means the owner of land or a person who has made application
for an approval for the development of land upon which a development
charge is imposed;
"Rate" means the interest rate established weekly by the Bank of Canada
based on Treasury Bills having a term of 91 days;
"Regulation" means any regulation made pursuant to the Act;
"Redevelopment" means the construction, erection or placing of one or
more buildings or structures on land where all or part of a building or
structure has previously been demolished on such land, or changing the
use of a building or structure from residential to non-residential or from
non-residential to residential;
"Residential Dwelling" means a building, occupied or capable of being
occupied as a home, residence or sleeping place by one or more persons,
containing one or more dwelling units but not including motels, hotels,
tents, truck campers, tourist trailers, mobile camper trailers or boarding,
lodging or rooming houses;
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"Rental Housing" means development of a building or structure with four
or more dwelling units all of which are intended for use as rented
residential premises;
"Residential Use" means the use of a building or structure or portion
thereof for one or more dwelling units. This also includes a dwelling unit
on land that is used for an agricultural use;
"Retirement Home or Lodge" mans a residential building or the residential
portion of a mixed-use building which provides accommodation primarily
for retired persons or couples where each private bedroom or living
accommodation has a separate private bathroom and separate entrance
from a common hail but where common facilities for the preparation and
consumption of food are provided, and common lounges, recreation
rooms and medical care facilities may also be provided;
"Rowhouse Dwelling" means a building containing three or more attached
dwelling units in a single row, each of which dwelling units has an
independent entrance from the outside and is vertically separated from
any abutting dwelling unit;
"Semi-Detached Dwelling" means a dwelling unit in a residential building
consisting of two dwelling units having one vertical wall or one horizontal
wall, but not other parts, attached or another dwelling unit where the
residential unit are not connected by an interior corridor;
"Service" means a service designed in Schedule "A" to this By-law, and
"services" shall have a corresponding meaning;
"Servicing Agreement" means an agreement between a landowner and
the municipality relative to the provision of municipal services to specified
land within the municipality;
"Single Detached Dwelling Unit" means a residential building consisting of
one dwelling unit and not attached to another structure;
"Special Care/Special Need Dwelling" means a Building, or part of a
Building:
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i.
containing two or more Dwelling Units which units have a
common entrance from street level;
ii.
where the occupants have the right to use, in common with
other occupants, halls, stairs, yards, common rooms and
accessory Buildings;
iii.
that is designed to accommodate persons with specific needs,
including but not limited to, independent permanent living
arrangements;
iv.
where support services, such as meal preparation, grocery
shopping, laundry, housekeeping, nursing, respite care and
attendant services are provided at any one or more various
levels; and
v.
the residential building or the residential portion of a mixed-use
building maintained and operated as a Long-term Care Home
under subsection 2 (1) of the Long-Term Care Homes Act,
2007.
and includes, but is not limited to, Retirement Home or Lodge, Charitable
Dwelling, Group Home (including a Correctional Group Home), Hospice,
and Long-term Care Home;
"Stacked Townhouse Dwelling" means a Building, or part of a building,
containing two or more dwelling units where each Dwelling Unit is
separated horizontally and/or vertically from another Dwelling Unit by a
common wall and having direct separate access to an exterior ground
level main entrance/exit;
"Temporary Building" Or "Structure" means a building or structure
constructed or erected or placed on land for a continuous period not
exceeding eight months, or an addition or alteration to a building or
structure that has the effect of increasing the total floor area thereof for a
continuous period not exceeding eight month;
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"Townhouse Dwelling" means a dwelling unit in a building divided
vertically into no less than three nor more than eight dwelling units
attached by common walls extended from the base of the foundation to
the roof line, each dwelling unit having a separate entrance at grade, and
includes a Back-to-Back Townhouse;
"Zoning By-Law" means the Zoning By-Law of the Township of Woolwich,
or any successor thereof passed pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning
Act, S.O. 1998.
2. DESIGNATION OF SERVICES
2.1
The categories of services for which Development Charges are imposed
under this By-law are as follows:
(a) Stormwater Services
2.2
The components of the services designated in section 2.1 are described in
Schedule A.
3. APPLICATION OF BY-LAW RULES
3.1
Development charges shall be payable in the amounts set out in this By-
law where:
(a) the lands are located in the area described in section 3.2; and
(b) the development of the lands requires any of the approvals set out
in subsection 3.4(a).
Area to Which By-law Applies
3.2
Subject to section 3.3, this By-law applies to all lands in the Township of
Woolwich whether or not the land or use thereof is exempt from taxation
under s. 13 or the Assessment Act.
3.3
Notwithstanding clause 3.2 above, this by-law shall not apply to lands that
are owned by and used for the purposes of:
(a) the municipality or a Local Board thereof;
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(b) a Board of Education; or
(c) the Corporation of the Region of Waterloo or a local board thereof;
(d) Affordable Housing as defined herein.
Approvals for Development
3.4
(a) Development Charges shall be imposed on all lands, buildings or
structures that are developed for residential or non-residential uses
if the development requires:
i.
the passing of a zoning by-law or of an amendment to a
zoning bylaw under section 34 of the Planning Act;
ii.
the approval of a minor variance under section 45 of the
Planning Act;
iii.
a conveyance of land to which a by-law passed under
subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act applies;
iv.
the approval of a plan of subdivision under section 51 of the
Planning Act;
v.
a consent under section 53 of the Planning Act;
vi.
the approval of a description under section 50 of the
Condominium Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. C.26, as amended,
or any successor thereof; or
vii.
the issuing of a permit under the Building Code Act in
relation to a building or structure.
(b) No more than one development charge for each service designated
in subsection 2.1 shall be imposed upon any lands, buildings, or
structures to which this By-law applies even though two or more of
the actions described in subsection 3.4(a) are required before the
lands, buildings or structures can be developed.
(c) Despite subsection 3.4(b), if two or more of the actions described in
subsection 3.4(a) occur at different times, additional development
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charges shall be imposed if the subsequent action has the effect or
increasing the need for services.
Exemptions
3.5
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law, development charges shall
not be imposed with respect to:
a) an enlargement to an existing dwelling unit;
b) A second residential unit in an existing detached house, semi-
detached house, or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
all buildings and structures ancillary to the existing detached
house, semi-detached house or rowhouse cumulatively contain
no more than one residential unit;
c) A third residential unit in an existing detached house, semi-
detached house, or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
no building or structure ancillary to the existing detached house,
semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
d) One residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to an
existing detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse on a
parcel of land, if the existing detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse contains no more than two residential units
and no other building or structure ancillary to the existing
detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any
residential units;
e) A second residential unit in a new detached house, semi-
detached house or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which
residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if
all buildings and structures ancillary to the new detached house,
semi-detached house or rowhouse cumulatively will contain no
more than one residential unit;
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f) A third residential unit in a new detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which residential use,
other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if no building or
structure ancillary to the new detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
g) One residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to a new
detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse on a parcel
of land, if the new detached house, semi-detached house or
rowhouse contains no more than two residential units and no
other building or structure ancillary to the new detached house,
semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any residential units;
or
h) In an existing rental residential Building, which contains four or
more residential Dwelling Units, the creation of the greater of one
residential Dwelling Unit or one percent of the existing residential
Dwelling Units.
3.6
Notwithstanding subsection 3.5, development charges shall be imposed in
accordance with section 3.13 if the total floor area of the additional one or
two dwelling units in the single detached dwelling exceeds the total floor
area of the dwelling unit already in the building.
3.7
Notwithstanding section 3.5, development charges shall be imposed if the
additional unit has a gross floor area greater than
i.
in the case of a semi-detached or rowhouse dwelling, the
gross floor area of the existing dwelling unit; and
ii.
in the case of any other residential building, the gross floor
area of the smallest dwelling unit contained in the residential
building.
3.8
Exemption for Industrial Development
3.8.1 Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, no development
charge is payable with respect to an enlargement of the gross floor
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area of an existing industrial building where the gross floor area is
enlarged by 50 percent or less, of the original gross floor area.
3.8.2 If the gross floor area of an existing industrial building is enlarged
by greater than 50 percent, the amount of the development charge
payable in respect of the enlargement is the amount of the
development charge that would otherwise be payable multiplied by
the fraction determined as follows:
1) determine the amount by which the enlargement exceeds 50
percent of the gross floor area before the enlargement;
2) divide the amount determined under subsection 1) by the
amount of the enlargement
3.9
For the purpose of section 3.8 herein, "Existing Industrial Building" is used
as defined in the Regulation made pursuant to the Act.
3.10 Other Exemptions
Notwithstanding the provision of this by-law, development charges shall
not be imposed with respect to:
(a) a Temporary Use in accordance with section 39 of the Planning
Act;
(b) If a development includes the enlargement of the gross floor area of
an existing commercial or institutional building, and if the gross floor
area is enlarged by 50% or less, the amount of the development
charge in respect of the enlargement is zero. If the gross floor area
is enlarged by more than 50%, the development charge is payable
only on that portion of the enlargement exceeding the 50% of floor
area enlargement calculation.
(c) The development of non-residential farm buildings constructed for
Bona-Fide Farm Uses except for any building constructed to
accommodate an On-Farm Diversified Use which shall be imposed
the non-residential rate.
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3.11 The Development Charge payable for Rental Housing developments will
be reduced based on the number of bedrooms in each unit as follows:
(a) Three or more bedrooms - 25% reduction;
(b) Two bedrooms - 20% reduction; and
(c) All other bedroom quantities - 15% reduction.
3.12 Once proclaimed, the following shall be exempt from payment of the
Development Charges:
(a) Affordable residential units; or
(b) Attainable residential units.
Amount of Charges
Residential
3.13 The residential development charges set out in Schedule B shall be
imposed on residential uses of lands, buildings or structures, including a
dwelling unit accessory to a non-residential use and, in the case of a
mixed-use building or structure, on the residential uses in the mixed-use
building or structure, and the residential portion for a Live-Work unit,
according to the type of residential unit, and calculated with respect to the
service according to the type of residential use.
Non-Residential
3.14 The development charges described in Schedule B to this by-law shall be
imposed on non-residential uses of lands, buildings, or structures, and, in
the case of a mixed-use building or structure, on the non-residential uses
in the mixed-use building or structure, including the non-residential portion
for a Live-Work unit, and calculated with respect to the service according
to the total floor area of the non-residential use.
Area-Specific (Breslau Sanitary Servicing)
3.15 There shall be an additional Development Charge component imposed
within the Breslau Sanitary Servicing area for sanitary servicing which
shall be equal to the sanitary service component of the current City of
Kitchener Development Charge. Such component shall be adjusted
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annually, without amendment to this by-law, commencing on the first
anniversary date of this by-law to equal the sanitary service component of
the Current City of Kitchener Development Charge. This Breslau Sanitary
Servicing area is set out in Schedule "C" of this By-law.
Reduction of Development Charges for Redevelopment
3.16 Despite any other provisions of this By-law, where, as a result of the
redevelopment of land, a building or structure existing on the same land
within 60 months prior to the date of payment of development charges in
regard to such redevelopment was, or is to be demolished, in whole or in
part, or converted from one principal use to another principal use on the
same land, in order to facilitate the redevelopment, the development
charges otherwise payable with respect to such redevelopment shall be
reduced by the following amounts:
(a) in the case of a residential building or structure, or in the case of a
mixed-use building or structure, the residential uses in the mixed-
use building or structure, an amount calculated by multiplying the
applicable development charge under subsection 3.13 by the
number, according to type, of dwelling units that have been or will
be demolished or converted to another principal use; and
(b) in the case of a non-residential building or structure or, in the case
of mixed-use building or structure, the non-residential uses in the
mixed-use building or structure, an amount calculated by
multiplying the applicable development charges under subsection
3.14, by the gross floor area that has been or will be demolished or
converted to another principal use;
provided that such amounts shall not exceed, in total, the amount of the
development charges otherwise payable with respect to the redevelopment.
Time of Payment and Determination of Development Charges
3.17 Except as otherwise provided in this By-law, Development Charges shall
be determined and payable in full in cash or certified cheque in Canadian
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funds or by credits granted by the Act, on the date that the first building
permit is issued.
3.18 Except as otherwise provided in this By-law, a building permit shall not be
issued until the development charge has been paid in full.
3.19 Development charges for rental housing and institutional developments
are due and payable in 6 equal installments commencing with the first
installment payable on the date of occupancy, and each subsequent
installment, including interest, payable on the anniversary date each year
thereafter.
3.20 Where the development of land results from the approval of a Site Plan or
Zoning By-law Amendment made on or after January 1, 2020, and the
approval of the application occurred within the period of building permit
issuance as specific in section 26.2(5) of the Act, the development
charges under subsections 3.17, 3.18, and 3.19 shall be calculated based
on the rates set out in Schedule "B" on the date the planning application
was made. Where both planning applications apply, development charges
under subsections 3.17, 3.18, and 3.19 shall be calculated on the rates set
out in Schedule "B", on the date of the latter planning application,
including interest.
3.21 Interest for the purposes of rule 3.19 and 3.20 shall be determined as
prescribed in the Development Charges Act, as amended from time to
time.
3.22 Despite section 3.17, Council from time to time, and at any time, may
enter into agreements providing for all or any part of a development
charge to be paid before or after it would otherwise be payable, in
accordance with section 27 of the Act.
4. PAYMENT BY SERVICES
4.1
Despite the payment required under subsections 3.13 and 3.14, Council
may, by agreement, give a credit towards a development charge in
exchange for work that relates to a service to which a development charge
relates under this By-law.
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5. INDEXING
5.1
Development charges imposed pursuant to this By-law shall be adjusted
annually, without amendment to this By-law, on February 1st of each year,
in accordance with the prescribed index in the Act.
6. SCHEDULES
6.1
The following schedules shall form part of this By-law:
Schedule A: Components of Services Designated in section 2.1
Schedule B: Residential and Non-Residential Development Charges
7. CONFLICTS
7.1
Where the Township and an owner or former owner have entered into
an agreement with respect to land within the area to which this By-law
applies, and a conflict exists between the provisions of this By-law and
such agreement, the provisions of the agreement shall prevail to the
extent that there is a conflict.
7.2
Notwithstanding section 7.1, where a development which is the subject
of an agreement to which section 7.1 applies, is subsequently the
subject of one or more of the actions described in subsection 3.4(a),
an additional development charge in respect of the development
permitted by the action shall be calculated, payable and collected in
accordance with the provisions of this By-law if the development has
the effect of increasing the need for services, unless such agreement
provides otherwise.
8. SEVERABILITY
8.1
If, for any reason, any provision of this By-law is held to be invalid, it is
hereby declared to be the intention of Council that all the remainder of
this By-law shall continue in full force and effect until repealed, re-
enacted, amended or modified.
9. DATE BY-LAW IN FORCE
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9.1
This By-law shall come into effect at 12:01 AM on July 2, 2024.
10. DATE BY-LAW EXPIRES
10.1 This By-law will expire at 12:01 AM on July 2, 2034 unless it is
repealed by Council at an earlier date.
11. EXISITNG BY-LAW REPEALED
11.1 By-law Number 45-2019 is hereby repealed as of the date and time of
this By-law coming into effect.
PASSED THIS 3rd DAY OF July, 2024
__________________________
Mayor Shantz
__________________________
Jeff Smith, Director of Corporate
Services/Clerk
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SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW
DESIGNATED MUNICIPAL SERVICES UNDER THIS BY-LAW
Urban Services
1. Stormwater Services
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SCHEDULE "B" TO BY-LAW
SCHEDULE OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGES FOR STORMWATER SERVICES
NON-RESIDENTIAL
Single and Semi-
Detached Dwelling
Multiple Dwellings
Apartments - 2
Bedrooms +
Apartments -
Bachelor and 1
Bedroom
Special
Care/Special
Dwelling Units
(per sq.ft. of Gross
Floor Area)
Urban Services
Stormwater Services
210
159
134
87
68
0.08
Total Urban Serviced Area
$210
$159
$134
$87
$68
$0.08
Service
RESIDENTIAL