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User Fees and Charges

Notes: Authority to impose fees and charges is set out in Part XII of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 and in By-law No.11, 2006.

HST Codes: Add - HST is in addition to fee; Incl - HST is included in fee; N/A - HST not applicable


Program / Service:

Administration, Human Resources, Treasury, Information Technology, Provincial Offences

Description Fees HST
Commissioner of Oaths $25 Add
Photocopies $0.25 per copy Add
Provincial Offences As per Provincial Offences Act and Municipal Act, 2001
$20 administrative fee; plus collection fee for defaulted POA fines sent to collections
NSF & Returned Cheques $35 N/A
Auctioneer's Licence $25 Add
County Maps $5 Add
IT Training Room Rental Full day: $200
Half day: $100
Add
Late Payment Penalty 2% per month

Program / Service:

Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA)

Description Fees
MFIPPA Fee $5.00 (to accompany request)
Record search / preparation $7.50/15 minutes; and $0.20 per page for photo copies

If request results in anticipated fee of $100 or more; then 50% of a reasonable estimate be paid prior to the record search being completed

Program / Service:

Emergency Medical Services

Description Fees
Emergency Medical Services -
Hiring off-duty paramedics and vehicle
Full cost recovery plus 15% administration charge plus HST - amount will vary depending on cost of fuel, paramedics wages and benefits, etc.

Program / Service:

Planning and Development Applications Effective Until Feb. 29, 2012

Types of Applications 2011 Fees
Effective until Feb 29, 2012
  Municipal County Total
Official Plan Amendment (OPA): County OPA, local OPA, Secondary Plan amendment $825 $2,175 $3,000
Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBLA) $500 $1,000 $1,500
Minor Variance      
  • 1 or 2 variances
$450 $550 $1,000
  • 3 or more variances
$525 $675 $1,200
Consent $400 $1,200 $1,600
Plan of Subdivision/Condominium      
  • 1 to 10 lots/blocks/units
$1,400 $2,600 $4,000
  • 11 or more lots/blocks/units
$1,400 $2,600 $4,000+
  + $35 per lot, unit or block + $65 per lot, unit or block + $100 per lot, unit or block to a max. of $6,000

Combined Applications 2011 Fees
Effective until Feb 29, 2012
  Municipal County Total
Local OPA & ZBLA $1,075 $2,675 $3,750
County OPA & local OPA $1,000 $4,000 $5,000
County OPA, local OPA & ZBLA $1,250 $4,500 $5,750

Other types of planning applications include removal of Holding (H) symbol, renewal of Temporary Use Zoning By-Law, Deeming By-Law, Part Lot Control Exemption, Agreements and Draft Approval Extension.

There is an application form and fee associated with each of these planning applications.

Other Types of Applications 2011 Fees
Effective until Feb 29, 2012
  Municipal County Total
Removal of Holding (H) Symbol $125 $125 $250
  • where combined with or following a related planning application, or when the H was imposed by the municipality
$0 $0 $0
Renewal of Temporary Use Zoning By-law $375 $750 $1,125
By-law to Deem Lots not in a Plan of Subdivision, or the repeal of such By-law * $200 $200 $400
  • Where combined with any other planning application *
    (* in both cases, applicants cover all legal costs & by-law prep)
$0 $0 $0
Part Lot Control Exemption * $800 $800 $1,600
  • Following a related planning application
    (* applicants cover all legal costs & by-law prep)
$400 $400 $800
Agreements: site plan control, subdivision, condominium, development, lot grading & drainage – (Planning costs to be reimbursed like legal and engineering costs)     Variable
Draft Approval Extension (Subdivision/Condominium) $100 $200 $300

NOTICE OF INTENT (Forest Conservation By-Law): $100 (+HST)
Official Plans and Zoning By-laws: $30 per copy
Air photos and Mapping: Cost Recovery (Variable)

Program / Service:

Planning and Development Applications Effective Mar 1, 2012

Types of Applications 2012 Fees
Effective Mar 1, 2012
  Municipal County Total
Official Plan Amendment (OPA): County OPA, local OPA $860 $2,240 $3,100
Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBLA) $520 $1,040 $1,560
Minor Variance      
  • 1 or 2 variances
$480 $600 $1,080
  • 3 or more variances
$580 $740 $1,320
Consent $420 $1,260 $1,680
Plan of Subdivision/Condominium      
  • 1 to 10 lots/blocks/units
$1,520 $2,880 $4,400
  • 11 or more lots/blocks/units
$1,520 $2,880 $4,400+
  + $40 per lot, unit or block + $70 per lot, unit or block + $110 per lot, unit or block to a max. of $6,600
Draft Approval Extension $110 $230 $340
Phasing Final Approval $60 $140 $200 for phases over 2
Changes following Draft Approval
- to Plan
- to Conditions

$30
$30

$70
$70

$100
$100

Combined Applications 2012 Fees
Effective Mar 1, 2012
  Municipal County Total
Local OPA & ZBLA $1,110 $2,770 $3,880
County OPA & local OPA $1,030 $4,130 $5,160
County OPA, local OPA & ZBLA $1,300 $4,650 $5,950

Other types of planning applications include removal of Holding (H) symbol, renewal of Temporary Use Zoning By-Law, Deeming By-Law, Part Lot Control Exemption, Agreements and Draft Approval Extension.

There is an application form and fee associated with each of these planning applications.

Other Types of Applications 2012 Fees
Effective Mar 1, 2012
  Municipal County Total
Removal of Holding (H) Symbol $150 $150 $300
  • where combined with or following a related planning application, or when the H was imposed by the municipality
$0 $0 $0
Renewal of Temporary Use Zoning By-law $390 $780 $1,170
By-law to Deem Lots not in a Plan of Subdivision, or the repeal of such By-law * $200 $200 $400
  • Where combined with any other planning application *
    (* in both cases, applicants cover all legal costs & by-law prep)
$20 $20 $20
Part Lot Control Exemption * $840 $840 $1,680
  • Following a related planning application
    (* applicants cover all legal costs & by-law prep)
$420 $420 $840
Agreements: site plan control, subdivision, condominium, development, lot grading & drainage – (Planning costs to be reimbursed like legal and engineering costs) Cost recovery for legal, engineering and planning costs. Application fee determined by the local municipality.

Program / Service:

Health Unit

Certified Food Handler Fee HST (5%) Total
Four Week Course and Exam 45.00 0.00 45.00
Exam Only 10.00 0.00 10.00

Land Development Activities Fee HST (13%) Total
Severances (1-2 lots) 230.00 0.00 230.00
Severances (>2 lots) 437.00 0.00 437.00
Plans of subdivisions (>5 lots) 908.50 0.00 908.50
Minor Variances 109.25 0.00 109.25
Rezoning 109.25 0.00 109.25
Official Amendments (Property Enquiries) 155.25 0.00 155.25
Property Enquiries- file search 155.25 20.18 175.43
Property Enquiries- site visit 322.00 41.86 363.86


On-site Sewage System Program Fee HST (13%) Total
Certificates of Approval
Class 2 247.00 0.00 247.00
Class 4 (<10,000 L/day, standard septic system) 533.00 0.00 533.00
Class 5 624.00 0.00 624.00
Lot Assessment Site Visit 273.00 0.00 273.00
Copy of Use Permit 52.00 6.76 58.76
Addition / Renovation 260.00 0.00 260.00

Plumbing Program Fee HST (13%) Total
Basic Plumbing Permit 175.50 0.00 175.50
Fixture Unit Rate @ $10.13      
Sewer Inspections 108.00 0.00 108.00
Water Connections 117.45 0.00 117.45
Prefab Home Inspections 241.65 0.00 241.65
Repeat Inspections 108.00 0.00 108.00

Program / Service:

Highways

  Description of Service Fees
1 CONTRACT TENDER DOCUMENTS Various (+HST)
2 MOVING PERMITS
a) Single Trip Oversize Load / Weight PermitAs per provincial Offenses Act
  For Loads and Vehicles from 2.61 m. (8.6 ft.) to 4.99 m. (16.4 ft.) in width. $25.00 for over-dimensional loads
  For Loads and Vehicles up to 120,000 kg. G.V.W. $100.00 for overweight loads
b) Single Trip Oversize Load / Weight Permit
  For Loads and Vehicles 5 metres (16.4 ft.) and greater in width. $100.00 for over-dimensional loads plus refundable deposit of $500.00
  For Loads and Vehicles over 120,000 kg. G.V.W. (pre-inspection of structures may be required) $500.00 for overweight loads plus refundable deposit of $5000.00
c) Annual Trip Permit
  For Loads and Vehicles less than 5 metres in total width. $150.00 for the initial vehicle in a fleet with a $15.00 fee for each additional vehicle.
3 ENTRANCE PERMITS (new entrances or modifications to existing entrance)
a) Residential $250.00 plus refundable deposit of $1000.00
b) Commercial/Industrial $500.00 plus refundable deposit of $1000.00
4 TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS Full Cost Recovery (+ HST)
5 INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGE Full Cost Recovery (+ HST)
6 911 SIGNS (to Lower Tier Municipalities)
  Intersection Blades, Property Blades, Post Cap/Cross for Intersection Blades and Intersection Posts Full Cost Recovery
7 AREA WEED INSPECTOR SERVICE (to Lower Tier Municipalities) Full Cost Recovery ($400.00 minimum)
8 GENERAL ENQUIRIES AND REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION Full Cost Recovery (+ HST)

Program / Service:

Museum and Historic Gaol

Museum and Historic Gaol Admission
Fees
  Definition Fee + HST
Adult - Single Site   $5.00
Adult - Joint   $7.50
Senior - Single Site 65 years + $4.50
Senior - Joint 65 years + $6.50
Student - Single Site 11 years + and still in school $4.00
Student - Joint 11 years + and still in school $5.50
Child - Single Site 6-10 years $3.50
Child - Joint 6-10 years $4.00
Family - Single Site Living in same residence $18.00
Family - Joint Living in same residence $25.00
Preschool 5 and under Free
Membership - Individual   $25.00
Membership - Family   $50.00

Education Programme Admission Definition Fee + HST
Adult - Single Site   $3.50 (min. $50)
Adult - Joint   $5.00 (min. $75)
Youth - Single Site *14 and under HST exempt $3.50 (min. $50)*
Youth - Joint *14 and under HST exempt $5.00 (min. $75)*
Teaching staff / facilitators   Free
Accompanying volunteers assisting with the programme One volunteer per 5 youths Free
Refreshments   Priced to cover costs

Group Admission Discount Rates Fee + HST
Group Adult - Single Site $3.25
Group Adult - Joint $4.75
Group Youth - Single Site $3.00
Group Youth - Joint $4.50
Group facilitator, drivers, accompanying volunteers assisting with the programme Free
Refreshments Priced to cover costs
Definitions: Pre-booked
Minimum of 15 persons, during regular hours of operation.
Minimum 20 persons outside regular hours of operation.

Marine Museum Admission (free with any regular admission) Fee
Individual $1.00 includes HST
Family $4.00 includes HST


Sky Harbour Gallery Fee
Individual Voluntary Donation
Definitions: Unstaffed

Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol Rental Fees:

Group Facility / Terms Fee
County of Huron Lounge, Theatre or Boardroom Free
  Lounge, Theatre or Boardroom
Outside regular Museum hours of operation
Free if Museum staff participating in the meeting or function, or $25 / hour
Community Heritage Partner (providing heritage programming to the general public at no cost) Lounge or Theatre Free
  Lounge or Theatre
Outside regular Museum hours of operation
Free if Museum staff participating in the meeting, programme, or event, or $25 / hour
Not-For-Profit Organizations Lounge or Theatre $10 / hour
  Lounge or Theatre
Outside regular Museum hours of operation
$35 / hour
Others Lounge or Theatre $15 / hour
  Lounge or Theatre
Outside regular Museum hours of operation
$40 / hour
  Use of Site as a photographic venue $40 / hour
Cancellation fees (based on calendar days) 7 days notice - no charge
1-6 days - 50%
under 24 hours - full cost

Rental Services:

Service Cost HST
Coffee - (during regular hours of operation and subject to staff availability) $10 for 12 cups
$20 for 30 cups
$35 for 50 cups
Add
Set up $25 per hour Add
Tablecloth rental $5 each Add
Overhead projector $10 Add
Slide projector $10 Add
VCR / DVD / LCD projector & Laptop $40 Add
Photocopies $.50 per page Add
Photo reproduction $10 handling fee, 2nd + same order $5 handling fee above cost Add
Digital copies $10 handling fee, 2nd + same order $5 handling fee above cost Add
The Theatre and Lounge are available to rent for activities that are compatible with operation of the Huron County Museum. Additional room rentals do not require staffing hourly charge. Rentals are normally available between 8 AM and 10 PM subject to staff availability. All rates subject to HST.

Archival Services (Reading Room):

Service Cost HST
Day Pass for Reading Room $5.00 per person Add
Annual Pass for Reading Room $25.00 per person Add
Research Services $30.00 per hour (subject to staff availability) Add
By appointment and subject to staff availability for retrieval of documents.


Program / Service:

Library

HST included in all prices below
Non-Resident Membership: $70.00 per household per year.

Fines for Overdue Materials Fee
Most items $ .20 per day
Videos & DVDs $1.00 per day
Interlibrary Loan $1.00 per day
Maximum $10.00 for adult memberships, $5.00 for children’s membership, per item.

Replacement Fees Fee
Lost or Damaged Materials Retail price
Lost or Damaged Library Card $2.00

Copies Fee
Photocopies $ .25
Computer Printouts, Black & white $ .25
Computer Printouts, Colour $1.00
Microfilm copies $ .50

Program / Service:

Homes for the Aged

Description Fee
Fitness Room Rental $25.00
Guest Suite Rental $30.00
Photocopies $0.25
Facsimile $1.00
Meals  
Long Term Care Guests (Includes HST)
Lunch – Adult $6.00
Dinner – Adult $8.00
Apartment Guests/Tenant additional meals
Dinner Only $ 8.00

Contact the Homes Business Office for current rates for:
Apartment Rentals
Long Term Care Residency
Beauty Shop Services
Homes Van Transport Services
© County of Huron 2012