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TOWN OF STRATFORD
FEES BYLAW
BYLAW NUMBER 39
A bylaw relating to Fees
BE IT ENACTED by the Council of the Town of Stratford as follows:
1.
Title
1.1.
This bylaw shall be known and cited as the "Fees Bylaw".
2.
Authority
2.1.
The Municipal Government Act R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. M-12.1., and the Planning
Act, RSPEI 1988 c P-8.
3.
Application
3.1.
This bylaw enables the application of fees for licenses, permits, programs, facility
rentals and other matters and applies to any person or organization upon whom
a fee is imposed under this bylaw.
4.
Definitions
4.1.
"Act" means the Municipal Government Act.
4.2.
"Chief Administrative Officer" or "CAO" means the administrative head of the
Town of Stratford as appointed by Council.
4.3.
"Council" means the Mayor and other members of the Council of the Town of
Stratford.
4.4.
"License" means a license or permit issued by the Town of Stratford to own or
use something or to do a particular thing.
4.5.
"Local improvement charge" means a fixed annual charge levied against real
property for a specific period by the Town of Stratford by bylaw which
contributes to capital costs of local improvements such as sewer and water
upgrades, among other things.
4.6.
"Ancillary Service charge" means a fixed annual charge levied against real
property for a specific period by the Town of Stratford by bylaw for the
repayment of funds advanced for a service or product that is ancillary to or
compatible with a service provided to property.
Fees Bylaw
June 2018
Town of Stratford
Page 2
5.
Establishment of Fees
5.1.
The Town of Stratford hereby establishes fees for licenses, permits, programs,
facility rentals and other matters, in accordance with the Act, which are set out
in Schedule "A" that is attached to, and forms part of, this bylaw.
5.2.
The Town of Stratford may charge fees that are higher for persons or businesses
that do not reside or maintain a place of business in the Town.
5.3.
Council may add, delete, or revise fees in Schedule A at any time by resolution
and the Schedule shall be revised accordingly.
5.4.
The fees set out in Schedule A are subject to the Harmonized Sales Tax (H.S.T.)
where applicable.
5.5.
In addition to the fees and charges established in this bylaw, the Town of
Stratford may also establish fees in other bylaws where those fees are
specifically related to the matter addressed in that bylaw.
5.6.
Council may also establish Interest charges in Schedule A for the late payment of
fees pursuant to this or any other bylaw.
6.
Collection of Fees
6.1.
The Town of Stratford may take into revenue, any charges for the operation of a
service or municipal utility under the control of Council and any other funds the
Town may acquire pursuant to this bylaw or any other bylaw establishing fees.
6.2.
The fees and charges set out in Schedule A shall come into force and effect on
the date of passage of this bylaw, or the date that Schedule A is amended by
resolution of council, unless otherwise specified, and the fees and charges in
Schedule A shall supercede the fees and charges that are set out in another
bylaw.
6.3.
All fees charged in accordance with this bylaw are owing at the time of the
service or supply being rendered or as otherwise outlined in Schedule A.
6.4.
The fees listed in Schedule A are in addition to any costs incurred by the Town of
Stratford, which costs may be payable in addition to the fees set out in this
bylaw.
6.5.
Council hereby delegates authority to the Chief Administrative Officer to waive
up to 50% of the interest penalty in arrears for Utility Bill accounts that the Chief
Administrative Officer believes are not collectable, provided that the customer
in arrears makes arrangements to pay the account balance in full.
Fees Bylaw
June 2018
Town of Stratford
Page 3
7.
Penalties
7.1.
The Town of Stratford may refuse to issue or renew any license or authorization
that the Town is authorized under this bylaw, or an Act, to issue or renew to a
person who has failed to pay charges, fees, fines or penalties established in this
or any other Bylaw, including any interest accruing to any of them.
8.
Severability
8.1.
If any provision in this bylaw is deemed to be invalid for any reason, then that
provision shall be severed from this bylaw and all remaining provisions shall
remain valid and in force.
9.
Effective Date
9.1.
This Bylaw is effective on the date of approval and adoption below.
First Reading:
This Bylaw was read and formally approved by a majority of Council members present at the
Council meeting held on the 9th day of May 2018.
Second Reading:
This Bylaw was read and formally approved by a majority of Council members present at the
Council meeting held on the 14th day of June 2018.
Approval and Adoption by Council:
This bylaw was formally adopted by a majority of Council members present at the Council
meeting held on the 14th day of June 2018.
This bylaw is hereby declared to be passed and proclaimed as a bylaw of the Town of Stratford
on this 14 day of June 2018.
Witness the corporate seal of the Town.
Mayor
Chief Administrative Officer
This Bylaw was filed with the Minister of Communities, Land and Environment on this ___ day
of ____________ 2018.
Fees Bylaw
June 2018
Town of Stratford
Page 4
Schedule A - Fees
This Schedule forms part of the Fees Bylaw.
Fee Type
Fee Amount
Minimum
Charge
Bylaw 21 -Utility Customer Service Regulation Bylaw
26 - n.s.f. cheque charge
29 - lateral inspection during normal working hours
29 - lateral inspection after normal working
46a - water disconnection/reconnection during normal
working hours
46a - water disconnection/reconnection after normal
working hours
46a - sewer disconnection/reconnection during normal
working hours
46a - sewer disconnection/reconnection after normal
working hours
46b - water turn on or turn off during normal working
hours
46b - water turn on or turn off after normal working hours
54d - penalty for failing to allow the installation of a water
meter per quarter
60c - meter inspection deposit
70 - domestic water supply non-recurring capital
contribution for residential customers:
per single family dwelling unit
per duplex or townhouse dwelling unit
per apartment dwelling unit
70 - domestic water supply non-recurring capital
contribution for non-residential customers, per acre
70.1 - sewer treatment non-recurring capital contribution
for residential customers:
per single family dwelling unit
per duplex or townhouse dwelling unit
per apartment dwelling unit
70.1
sewer treatment non-recurring capital contribution
for non-residential customers, per acre
$20.00
$25.00
$100.00
$50.00
$100.00
$100.00
$150.00
$25.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$600.00
$480.00
$420.00
$1,400.00
$900.00
$720.00
$630.00
$2,100.00
Fees Bylaw
June 2018
Town of Stratford
Page 5
Fee Type
Fee Amount
Minimum
Charge
Property Transfer Fee per transaction - seller
$50.00
Bylaw 26 - Animal Control Bylaw Fees
7.a - dog license - spayed or neutered
7.a - dog license - not spayed or neutered
7.d - dog license - disabled person assistance
8.g - impound fee
9.b - dangerous dog license fee
10.a - kennel license fee
$15.00
$25.00
$0.00
$50.00
$100.00
$30.00
Bylaw 29 - Zoning and Subdivision Control Bylaw
4.3(1) - Development Permit Fees
Deposit - a non-refundable deposit is required at the
time a development permit application is made, unless
the fee is paid in full
Residential - New Construction/Additions/Renovation
Accessory Buildings / Structures/Pools < 200 ft2
Accessory Buildings / Structures/Pools ≥ 200 ft2
Decks and Fences
Agricultural - New Construction/Additions/Renovations
Commercial/Industrial/Institutional - New
Construction/Additions/Renovation
Small Wind Energy Systems
Micro 0 - 5 KW
Small 5 - 30 KW
Medium 30 - 100 KW
Subdivision of five lots or less
Subdivision of six lots or more
Severance or Consolidation (includes registration)
Subdivision of Attached Buildings (includes registration)
Signage
Change of Use
Moving or Demolition
Development/Subdivision/In-law/Cottage/Home
$100.00
$ 0.25/ft²
$ 0.25/ft²
$ 0.25/ft²
$50.00
$5.00 per $1000 of
construction cost
$7.00 per $1000 of
construction cost
$50
$200
$300
$250
$250 plus $40.00
per lot
$150.00
$300.00
$ 3.00/ft²
$50.00
$50.00
$300.00
$100.00
$25.00
$100
$100
$50.00
Fees Bylaw
June 2018
Town of Stratford
Page 6
Fee Type
Fee Amount
Minimum
Charge
Occupation/Bed & Breakfast Agreements (Includes
registration)
Temporary Buildings/Structures/Signage
Conditional Use
Special Permit Use
Variance - Minor (not exceeding 10%)
Variance - Major (greater than 10%)
Legal Zoning Inquiries
Development Permit Renewal
4.3(1) - Official Plan and Bylaw Amendments
Official Plan Amendment
Zoning amendment
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
$200.00
$300.00
$100.00
$50.00
$300.00
$300.00
Bylaw 35 - Cosmetic Pesticide Bylaw
6.2 - application fee
$50
Policy 2018-RC-01 - Parks, Playing Fields and Facilities Use
Policy
Affiliated Organizations
Town Centre Kitchen
Battery Point Room
Southport Room
Keppoch-Kinlock Room
MacNeill Centre
Gertrude Cotton Building
Cotton Centre Kitchen
Full Gymnasium
Half Gymnasium
Stage
no charge
no charge
no charge
no charge
no charge
no charge
no charge
$40.00 per hour,
$240.00 per day
$25.00 per hour,
$150.00 per day
$20.00 per hour,
$120.00 per day
Fees Bylaw
June 2018
Town of Stratford
Page 7
Fee Type
Fee Amount
Minimum
Charge
Non-Affiliated Organizations
Town Centre Kitchen
Battery Point Room
Southport Room
Keppoch-Kinlock Room
MacNeill Centre
Gertrude Cotton Building
Cotton Centre Kitchen
Full Gymnasium
Half Gymnasium
Stage
Sport Fields
Stratford Minor Soccer Association
Stratford Minor Ball Association
Other groups
$30.00 per hour,
$180.00 per day
$30.00 per hour,
$180.00 per day
$40.00 per hour,
$240.00 per day
$15.00 per hour,
$90.00 per day
$25.00 per hour,
$150.00 per day
$25.00 per hour,
$150.00 per day
$25.00 per hour,
$150.00 per day
$70.00 per hour,
$420.00 per day
$40.00 per hour,
$240.00 per day
$30.00 per hour,
$180.00 per day
$5.00 per player per
year
$10.00 per player
per year
$35.00 per hour,
$210.00 per day
Recreation and Cultural Programs
Preschool Programs
Playschool - Fall/Winter/Spring
$12.00 per day or
$24.00 per week
Fees Bylaw
June 2018
Town of Stratford
Page 8
Fee Type
Fee Amount
Minimum
Charge
Intro to sports - Summer
Under 4 soccer - Summer
T-ball - Summer
Youth Programs
Skills and Drills - Fall/Winter
Summer Camp - Summer
Youth courses - Year round
After school arts & crafts - Fall/Winter/Spring
Adult Programs
Sporting Programs - Fall/Winter/Spring
Fitness Programs - Fall/Winter/Spring
Art Club - Fall/Winter/Spring
Art Programs - Fall/Winter/Spring
$60.00 per session
$60.00 per session
$60.00 per session
$30.00 per session
$135.00 per week,
$990.00 per
summer
set by instructor
set by instructor
$20.00 per session if
once per week
$30.00 per session if
twice per week
$40.00 per session if
three times per
week
$10.00 per class
$20.00 per session if
once per week
$30.00 per session if
twice per week
$40.00 per session if
three times per
week
set by instructor