Aquatics
MacBain Community Centre - Indoor Aquatics
| Leisure Swim |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Child/Youth |
$4.00 |
$0.00 |
$4.00 |
| Adult |
$4.42 |
$0.57 |
$5.00 |
| Senior |
$3.98 |
$0.52 |
$4.50 |
| Family (2+3) |
$8.85 |
$1.15 |
$10.00 |
| Family (2+5) |
$13.27 |
$1.73 |
$15.00 |
| 6 Month Membership |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Child |
$70.00 |
$0.00 |
$70.00 |
| Adult |
$119.47 |
$15.53 |
$135.00 |
| Senior |
$79.65 |
$10.35 |
$90.00 |
|
Aqua Fitness Classes
|
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Fitness Classes - Drop-in Adult |
$5.31 |
$0.69 |
$6.00 |
| Fitness Classes - Drop-in Older Adults 60+ |
$4.42 |
$0.57 |
$5.00 |
| Registered Aquafit - Adult |
$8.44 |
$1.10 |
$9.54 |
| Registered Aquafit - Oder Adults 60+ |
$8.02 |
$1.04 |
$9.06 |
| Aqua Cycle 60+ Member |
$7.87 |
$1.02 |
$8.89 |
| Aqua Cycle 60+ Non-Member |
$8.56 |
$1.11 |
$9.67 |
| Pool Rentals |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Pool Rental (per hour) - One pool 1 to 30 people |
$122.57 |
$15.93 |
$138.50 |
| Pool Rental (per hour) - One pool 31 to 100 people |
$163.72 |
$21.28 |
$185.00 |
| Pool Rental (per hour) - Both pools 1 to 30 people |
$183.63 |
$23.87 |
$207.50 |
| Pool Rental (per hour) - Both pools 31 to 100 people |
$244.91 |
$31.84 |
$276.75 |
| Slide (in addition of rental fee) |
$61.95 |
$8.05 |
$70.00 |
| Lane Rental (per hour) - 1 to 10 people |
$20.39 |
$2.65 |
$23.04 |
| Birthday Party - Pool and Room |
$150.00 |
$19.50 |
$169.50 |
| Birthday Party - Pool and Gym |
$200.00 |
$26.00 |
$226.00 |
Aquatics - Swimming lessons and certification courses
| Swimming Lessons - Indoor (10 lessons) |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| 30 minutes |
$90.00 |
N/A |
$90.00 |
| 45 minutes |
$112.50 |
N/A |
$112.50 |
| 60 minutes |
$135.00 |
N/A |
$135.00 |
| Adult/Teen Lessons |
$181.42 |
$23.58 |
$205.00 |
| Private |
$290.00 |
N/A |
$290.00 |
| Swimming Lessons - Outdoor (5 lessons) |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| 30 minutes |
$41.25 |
N/A |
$41.25 |
| 45 minutes |
$49.25 |
N/A |
$49.25 |
| 60 minutes |
$58.77 |
N/A |
$58.77 |
| Private |
$126.24 |
N/A |
$126.25 |
| Swim Team |
$135.40 |
$17.60 |
$153.00 |
| Adult Lane Swim Pass |
$17.70 |
$2.30 |
$20.00 |
| Aquatics Certification Courses |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Bronze Star |
$135.00 |
N/A |
$135.00 |
| Bronze Medallion |
$155.00 |
N/A |
$155.00 |
| Bronze Cross |
$155.00 |
N/A |
$155.00 |
| National Lifeguard |
$315.00 |
N/A |
$315.00 |
| National Lifeguard Recertification |
$90.00 |
N/A |
$90.00 |
| Standard First Aid |
$125.00 |
N/A |
$125.00 |
| Standard First Aid Recertification |
$90.00 |
N/A |
$90.00 |
| Instructors |
$225.00 |
N/A |
$225.00 |
Arenas - Ice and floor rentals
Commercial groups/community groups non-profit:
Prime hours are:
- Monday to Friday, 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm
- Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 am to close
- Statutory holidays are charged at prime rates
Non-prime hours are:
- Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, and 11:00 pm to 12:00 am
Summer ice rates are applicable from May 1 through August 31. Exact dates of opening and closing to be determined each year.
Cancellation Fee
| Cancellation Fee |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Arenas, playing fields, and MacBain Community Centre rentals |
$22.74 |
$2.96 |
$25.70 |
Ice/floor rentals - fall/winter
|
Ice/Floor Rentals (Fall/Winter - effective September 1 to April 30)
|
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Adult Ice rental - prime time |
$239.34 |
$31.11 |
$270.45 |
| Adult Ice rental - non-prime time |
$131.66 |
$17.12 |
$148.78 |
| Youth Ice rental - prime time (resident) |
$168.91 |
$21.96 |
$190.87 |
| Youth Ice rental - non prime time (non-resident) |
$221.21 |
$28.76 |
$249.97 |
| Youth Ice rental - non prime time |
$108.81 |
$14.15 |
$122.96 |
| Youth tournament prime time (non-tenant) |
$185.54 |
$24.12 |
$209.66 |
| Ice Training (non prime time only, 5 skater maximum) |
$64.86 |
$8.43 |
$73.29 |
| Education rate (all elementary schools) |
$62.12 |
$8.08 |
$70.20 |
| Floor Rental - adult |
$84.87 |
$11.03 |
$95.90 |
| Floor Rental - youth |
$76.38 |
$9.93 |
$86.31 |
| Last Minute Ice Rental |
$136.19 |
$17.70 |
$153.89 |
Ice/floor rentals - spring/summer
Ice/Floor Rentals (Spring/Summer - effective May 1 to August 31) |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| All users - prime time |
$230.13 |
$29.92 |
$260.05 |
| All users - non prime time |
$169.44 |
$22.03 |
$191.47 |
| Tenant Groups - prime time |
$203.54 |
$26.46 |
$230.00 |
| Tenant Groups - non prime time |
$139.65 |
$18.15 |
$157.80 |
| Youth tournament (non-tenant) prime time |
$185.54 |
$24.12 |
$209.66 |
| Education rate (all schools) |
$62.15 |
$8.08 |
$70.23 |
| Floor rental - adult |
$84.87 |
$11.03 |
$95.90 |
| Floor rental - youth |
$76.38 |
$9.93 |
$86.31 |
| Arena Floor Rental Day Rate (non-profit) |
$1,220.49 |
$158.66 |
$1,379.15 |
| Arena Floor Rental Day Rate (profit) |
$3,722.52 |
$483.93 |
$4,206.45 |
| Last Minute Ice Rental (Summer) |
$157.60 |
$20.49 |
$178.09 |
Arenas - Public skating
| Public Skating Age Group |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Adult (16 years and older) |
$4.42 |
$0.57 |
$4.99 |
| Child/student (15 years and under) |
$3.54 |
$0.46 |
$4.00 |
| Family Pass (2 adults, 3 children) |
$8.85 |
$1.15 |
$10.00 |
| Family Pass (2 adults, up to 5 children) |
$13.27 |
$1.73 |
$15.00 |
| Seniors (60 years and over) |
$3.98 |
$0.52 |
$4.50 |
Arenas - Room rentals
Notes:
- Per day is for an 8-hour period. Special provisions for tournaments can be made through contract rental.
- The Special Event rental rates are for the basic use and services of the facility only. Additional charges will be added for staff, equipment rental and any other facility requirements that are requested.
- Organizations serving alcoholic beverages must comply with the City's Alcohol Risk Management Policy
Gale Centre Arena
| Memorial Room |
Hourly Rate |
HST |
Total Hourly Rate |
Day Rate |
HST |
Total Day Rate |
| Community Group |
$53.05 |
$6.90 |
$59.95 |
$300.00 |
$39.00 |
$339.00 |
| Commercial Use |
$106.09 |
$13.79 |
$119.88 |
$500.00 |
$65.00 |
$565.00 |
| Birthday Parties - per booking |
$79.57 |
$10.34 |
$89.91 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Sam Long Room |
Hourly Rate |
HST |
Total Hourly Rate |
Day Rate |
HST |
Total Day Rate |
| Community Group |
$12.50 |
$1.63 |
$14.13 |
$50.00 |
$6.50 |
$56.50 |
| Commercial Use |
$25.00 |
$3.25 |
$28.25 |
$100.00 |
$13.00 |
$113.00 |
| Boardrooms |
Hourly Rate |
HST |
Total Hourly Rate |
Day Rate |
HST |
Total Day Rate |
| Community Group |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Commercial Use |
$26.52 |
$3.45 |
$29.97 |
$132.61 |
$17.24 |
$149.85 |
Chippawa Willoughby Arena
| Chippawa Community Room |
Hourly Rate |
HST |
Total Hourly Rate |
Day Rate |
HST |
Total Day Rate |
| Community Group |
$36.05 |
$4.69 |
$40.74 |
$200.00 |
$26.00 |
$226.00 |
| Commercial Use |
$51.50 |
$6.70 |
$58.20 |
$300.00 |
$39.00 |
$339.00 |
| Birthday Parties - per booking (3 hours with ice booking only) |
$79.57 |
$10.34 |
$89.91 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Building permits - Administration and conditional permits
| Administration Fee |
Total |
| Occupancy of an unfinished building (apartment residential & mult-storey commercial per floor or unit charge) |
$243.00 Flat Fee |
| Occupancy of an unfinished building for all other (per floor) |
$243.00 Flat Fee |
| Fast Track Permit - please refer to Phase 1 Fast Track program details |
$243.00 Flat Fee |
| Limiting Distance Agreement |
$1,078.00 Flat Fee |
| Alternative Solution (minimum 4 hours) |
$135.00 per hour |
| Suspended or Cancel Permit |
$243.00 Flat Fee |
| Change of Use of Permit with no construction |
$243.00 Flat Fee |
| Compliance Letters (from Building Services regarding building permit information) |
$245.00 Flat Fee |
| Transfer of Permit Ownership |
$243.00 Flat Fee |
| Additional Plan Review |
$135.00 per hour |
| Not-ready inspection |
$135.00 Flat fee |
| Construction without a Permit |
2x Permit Fee |
| After hour Inspection/Plan Review per hour (minimum 4 hours) |
$162.00 per hour |
| Permission to defer Permit Revocation |
$243.00 Flat Fee |
| Amendment to Permit Administration |
$135.00 per hour |
| Pre-Application Review |
$135.00 per hour |
| Amendment to a Conditional Permit Agreement |
$135.00 per hour |
| Partial Permit |
See Conditional Permit |
| Permit Application Extension |
$243.00 Flat Fee |
| 911 Rural Address Sign |
$213.00 Flat Fee |
| NSF Cheque Service Charge (per property) |
$37.00 Flat Fee |
| Administration Fee for unpaid building permit fees transferred to property taxes |
$26.00 Flat Fee |
| Zoning Review for Building Permit |
$244.00 Flat Fee |
| Administration Fee for missed payment of Development Charges payable by installments as per Section 26.1 of the Development Charges Act |
$559.00 Flat Fee |
| Administration Fees (with HST applicable) |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Liquor Licence Clearance Letter Note: Fire Services portion is also payable. Please refer to Fire Services Department fee section for the applicable charge. |
$242.52 |
$31.53 |
$274.05 |
| Building File Search (per hour/property) Subject to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act |
$36.63 |
$4.76 |
$41.39 |
| Photocopies (per page) - letter size |
$0.70 |
$0.09 |
$0.79 |
| Photocopies (per page) - legal size |
$0.93 |
$0.12 |
$1.05 |
| Photocopies (per page) - ledger size |
$1.38 |
$0.18 |
$1.56 |
| Copies of Large Plans (per plan) - black & white |
$4.63 |
$0.57 |
$5.20 |
| Copies of Large Plans (per plan) - colour |
$9.27 |
$1.21 |
$10.48 |
Conditional Permits
| Conditional Permits |
Permit Fee |
| Conditional Permit Agreement |
$538.00 Flat Fee |
| Conditional permit Security Deposit (% of construction cost of phase being built) |
10% |
| Condition Permit Stages |
% of Permit Fee |
| Site Servicing (% of construction cost of phase being built) |
100% |
| Substructure (% of construction cost of phase being built) |
15% |
| Superstructure (% of construction cost of phase being built) |
55% |
| Building Envelope (% of construction cost of phase being built) |
80% |
| Building Interior (% of construction cost of phase being built) |
100% |
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Building permits - Building improvement, plumbing, fire protection, mechanical and misc
| Building Improvement |
Permit Fee |
| Demising Wall |
$243.00 Flat Fee |
| Building Envelope Replacement (Roofing, cladding, windows, waterproofing, etc.) |
$404.00 Flat Fee |
| Foundation Replacement |
$3.37 per sq.m |
| Roof Structure Replacement |
$404.00 Flat Fee |
| Concrete Restoration |
$404.00 Flat Fee |
| Plumbing Building Construction |
Permit Fee |
| Plumbing Systems Alterations |
$243.00 Flat Fee |
| Grease, Oil Interceptor |
$243.00 Flat Fee |
| Backflow valve, Backflow preventer, sump pumps |
$243.00 Flat Fee |
| Replacement of Domestic Water lines and risers |
$243.00 Flat Fee |
| Weeping Tile Replacement |
$243.00 Flat Fee |
| Plumbing Fixtures |
$243.00 Flat Fee |
| Fire Protection System & Life Safety Systems |
Permit Fee |
| Electromagnetic Lock/Electric Strikes |
$243.00 Flat Fee |
| Fire Alarm System |
$297.00 Flat Fee |
| Fire Alarm Annunciator Panel |
$297.00 Flat Fee |
| Life Safety Devices |
$297.00 Flat Fee |
| Sprinkler System |
$297.00 Flat Fee |
| Standpipe System |
$297.00 Flat Fee |
| Mechanical System |
Permit Fee |
| Commercial Cooking Exhaust System |
$297.00 Flat Fee |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Roof Top Units (per unit) |
$297.00 Flat Fee |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Duct Work (per area) |
$8.51 per sq.m |
| Furnace or Hot Water Tank Replacement Unit (per unit) |
$243.00 Flat Fee |
| Boiler Replacement unit |
$243.00 Flat Fee |
| Spray Booth |
$297.00 Flat Fee |
| Miscellaneous Works |
Permit Fee |
| Fire Place or Wood Stove |
$243.00 Flat Fee |
| For categories not listed |
$15 per $1,000 of valuated construction cost or portion thereof |
| Shoring |
$31.26 per linear metre |
| Under Pinning |
$31.26 per linear metre |
| Storage Rack as per 3.16 |
$323.00 Flat Fee |
| Roof Anchors |
$323.00 Flat Fee |
| Re-Roofing of Buildings other than houses |
$404.00 Flat Fee |
| Tiny Homes |
$13.03 per sq.m |
| Site Grading for Residential developments that are 10 units or less |
$323.00 Flat Fee |
| Certified Model Homes Service |
$323.00 Flat Fee |
| Trailer (construction site trailer, sea container) |
$243.00 Flat Fee |
Building permits - Demolition
| Demolition |
Permit Fee |
| Residential - Single, Semi-detached, Duplex Dwellings, Townhouses, Row Housing |
$243.00 Flat Fee |
| Accessory Structure |
$162.00 Flat Fee |
| All other buildings-with gross floor area equal to or less than 600 m2 |
$0.41 per sq. m. |
| All other buildings-with gross floor area greater than 600 m2 |
$0.41 per sq. m. |
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Building permits - Deposits and refunds
Deposits
| Deposits |
Value |
| Single permit: detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse (per dwelling) |
$1,000.00 per dwelling |
| Addition(s) to buildings described above where excavation is required |
$750.00 |
| Demolition Project |
$750.00 |
| Miscellaneous construction accessory to the buildings described above with a construction value greater than $3,500.00 |
$500.00 |
| Construction projects other than those described above involving buildings or additions where a site plan IS required |
$1,250.00 |
| Construction projects other than those described above involving buildings or additions where a site plan IS NOT required |
$2,500.00 |
| Conditional Building Permit Deposit (minimum $5,000.00) |
10% of construction value (minimum of $5,000.00) |
| Move a Building |
$1,000.00 |
Lot grading deposits
| Lot Grading |
Value |
| Any type of dwelling in a plan of subdivision that has NOT already been assumed by the City |
$1,000.00 per dwelling |
| Any type of dwelling proposed to be placed on an infill lot |
$1,500.00 per dwelling |
Refunds
Note: Where the calculated refund is less than the minimum permit fee applicable to the work, no refund shall be made of the fees paid. Where a request for refund is made twelve (12) months or more after the issuance of the permit, there shall be no fees refunded.
| Refunds (Stage of Permit) |
% of Fees Paid |
| Where only administrative functions have been completed (application received, cost analysis and application is entered into a Building Services Database |
90% |
| Where only administrative and zoning functions have been completed |
80% |
| Where only administrative and zoning & plans examination functions have been completed |
60% |
| Where the permit has been issued and field inspections have yet to be performed, subsequent to permit issuance |
50% |
Building permits - Designated structures
| Designated Structures |
Permit Fee |
| Communication Tower |
$323.00 Flat Fee |
| Retaining Wall |
$323.00 Flat Fee |
| Basement Walkout |
$323.00 Flat Fee |
| Silo |
$323.00 Flat Fee |
| Pedestrian Bridge/Walkway |
$323.00 Flat Fee |
| Outdoor Public Spa |
$512.00 Flat Fee |
| Outdoor Public Swimming Pool |
$512.00 Flat Fee |
| Satellite Dish |
$323.00 Flat Fee |
| Air Supported Structure, Tent, Temporary Fabric Structure |
$323.00 Flat Fee |
| Demountable Stages and Demountable Support Structures |
$323.00 Flat Fee |
| Roof Sign with Face over 10 m2 |
$323.00 Flat Fee |
| Pylon Sign over 7.5 m in height |
$323.00 Flat Fee |
| Projection Sign over 115 kg in weight |
$323.00 Flat Fee |
| Solar Panels |
$377.00 Flat Fee |
| Crane Runway |
$323.00 Flat Fee |
| Exterior Storage Tank |
$323.00 Flat Fee |
| Wind Turbine Generator having a rated output more than 3kW |
$377.00 Flat Fee |
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Building permits - New construction, addition and renovation/alteration
Minimum Building Permit Charge: $243.00
New Buildings
| Group A - Assembly Occupancies |
Permit Fee per m2 |
| All Recreational Facilities, Schools, Daycare Facilities, Libraries, Places of Worship, restaurants (finished), Theatres, Arenas, Gymnasiums, Transit Stations, Bus terminals, Indoor Pools, and all other Group A Buildings |
$30.06 |
| Open Public Swimming Pool |
$2,156.00 Flat fee |
| Portable Classroom |
$986.00 Flat fee |
| Assembly Building Shell |
$24.05 |
| Assembly Building Interior Finish |
$12.81 |
| Group B - Institutional Occupancies |
Permit Fee per m2 |
| Institutional, Hospital, Medical Care Facilities, Nursing Homes, and all other Group B Buildings |
$30.06 |
| Institutional Building Interior Finish |
$12.84 |
| Group C - Residential Occupancies |
Permit Fee per m2 |
| Single, Semi-Detached, Duplex Dwellings, Detached Accessory Dwelling Units |
$18.83 |
| Townhouses, Row Housing |
$18.33 |
| Stacked Townhouses, Multiple Dwellings up to fourplex |
$18.33 |
| Hotel, Apartment buildings - 6 stories or less |
$20.04 |
| Hotel, Apartment buildings - 7 stories or more |
$18.33 |
| Motels, Boarding, Lodging or rooming house |
$20.04 |
| Interior renovation, Finished basement, Interior accessory dwelling units |
$10.78 |
| Heated additions to a house |
$18.33 |
| Unheated additions to a house |
$12.82 |
| Accessory Building (garage or shed) |
$7.55 |
| Attached Garage/Carport to an existing house |
$17.40 |
| Covered Deck/Porch |
$7.55 |
| Uncovered Deck/Porch |
$243.00 Flat Fee |
| Mobile Homes |
$345.00 Flat Fee plus |
| Uncertified Mobile Home (foundation included) |
$6.93 |
| Mobile Home Foundation |
$1.99 |
| Group D - Business & Personal Service |
Permit Fee per m2 |
| Office, Medical Building, Financial Institution and all other Group D Buildings Complete |
$30.06 |
| Office, Medical Building, Financial Institution and all other Group D Buildings Shell |
$24.05 |
| Office, Medical Building, Financial Institution and all other Group D Buildings Interior Finish |
$12.81 |
| Group E - Mercantile Occupancies |
Permit Fee per m2 |
| Retail Building Complete |
$30.06 |
| Retail Building Shell |
$24.05 |
| Retail Building Interior Finish |
$12.81 |
| Restaurants Interior Finish (not greater than 30 persons) |
$12.81 |
| Group F - Industrial Occupancies |
Permit Fee per m2 |
| Industrial Buildings Complete |
$15.86 |
| Industrial Buildings Shell |
$12.69 |
| Industrial Buildings Interior Finish |
$9.53 |
| Gas Bar Canopies |
$13.60 |
| Car Washes |
$13.60 |
| Parking Garage (underground, open air) |
$8.56 |
| Farm Buildings |
$6.01 |
| Green Houses non-residential |
$6.01 |
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Building Permits - Site services plumbing construction outside of building
|
Site Services Plumbing Construction Outside of Building
|
Permit Fee |
| Sanitary and Storm Piping |
$243.00 Flat Fee |
| Sanitary and Storm Piping |
$38.00 per additional 15 meters |
| Manholes, catch basin |
$243.00 Flat Fee |
| Domestic Water Supply |
$108.00 first 15 meters |
| Domestic Water Supply |
$38.00 per additional 15 meters |
| Fire Services Main |
$108.00 first 15 meters |
| Fire Services Main |
$38.00 per additional 15 meters |
| Geothermal for Houses |
$269.00 Flat Fee |
| Geothermal Single for all other |
$269.00 Flat Fee |
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Business development
| Description |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Stanley Avenue Business Park Association. Annual Sign Fee for Third Party Advertising (for 4 panels) |
$500.00 |
$65.00 |
$565.00 |
Notes:
- Term: October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026
- Payment due date: September 1, 2025
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Business licences
| Short-Term Rentals |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
|
Vacation Rental Units, Bed & Breakfast or Owner Occupied Short-Term Rentals-new licence or ownership change
(includes Fire Inspection fee)
|
$500.00 |
N/A |
$500.00 |
|
Renewal of Vacation Rental Units, Bed & Breakfast or Owner Occupied Short-Term Rentals (annual)
(includes Fire Inspection fee)
|
$250.00 |
N/A |
$250.00 |
| Licence |
Rate |
HST |
Expiration Date |
| Amusement Place, etc. |
$100.00 |
N/A |
April 30 |
| Auctioneers |
$100.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Bake Shops |
$50.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Barber Shops, Hair Dressing & Esthetician Establishments |
$50.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Bill and Sign Posting and Installation |
$150.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Billiard, Bagatelle & Pool Establishments |
$100.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Billiard, Bagatelle & Pool Establishments - plus rate per table |
$20.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Bowling Alleys - per lane |
$30.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Butchers |
$50.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Camping Establishments |
$110.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Commercial Parking Lots - less than 100 parking spots |
$500.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Commercial Parking Lots - more than 100 parking spots |
$1,000.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Driving Schools |
$100.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Driving Instructors |
$50.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Exhibitions, etc. |
$100.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Flea Markets for first 3 consecutive days |
$650.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Flea Markets - additional rate per day |
$100.00 |
N/A |
To a maximum of $1,150 in one calendar year |
| Food Premises |
$50.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Laundrymen, Laundry Companies, Dry Cleaners, etc. |
$50.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Motels per room |
$50.00 |
N/A |
April 30 |
| Motels Plus rate per room |
$5.00 |
N/A |
April 30 |
| Pawn Brokers |
$110.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Pedlars - Resident |
$110.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Pedlars - Non-resident |
$650.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Photographers - Resident |
$65.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Photographers - Non-resident |
$140.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Public Garages |
$50.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Public Auto Service Stations |
$50.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Public Hall Grade 1 - Capacity 1,000+ |
$75.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Public Hall Grade 2 - Capacity 600-999 |
$75.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Public Hall Grade 3 - Capacity 300-599 |
$50.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Public Hall Grade 4 - Capacity 299-under |
$50.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Refreshment Vehicles - Motorized |
$250.00 |
N/A |
April 30 |
| Refreshment Vehicles - Non-Motorized |
$200.00 |
N/A |
April 30 |
| Restaurants |
$75.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Specific Location Daily Sales - Resident |
$150.00 |
N/A |
To a maximum of $1,000 in one calendar year |
| Specific Location Daily Sales - Non-Resident (for 1st day) |
$500.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Plus additional rate per day |
$100.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Charitable Groups - for first 3 days |
$325.00 |
N/A |
To a maximum of $575 in one calendar year |
| Plus additional rate per day |
$50.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Tattoo and Body Piercing Parlours |
$150.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Theatres |
$150.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Second Level Lodging |
$200.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| Group Homes |
$25.00 |
N/A |
December 31 |
| First year Administrative Fee on all Licences |
$25.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
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Cemeteries - Administration, interment and dis-interment
| Administration Services |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Cemetery Administrative fee |
$94.94 |
$12.34 |
$107.28 |
| Interment Rights Replacement/Duplicate |
$47.46 |
$6.17 |
$53.63 |
| Cremains Urn Burial - double (admin fee), companion urn |
$94.94 |
$12.34 |
$107.28 |
| Cemetery Records Search (charge per hour) |
$47.46 |
$6.17 |
$53.63 |
Interment
| Interment Rights (Lot Sales) |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Adult Single Lot |
$2,732.58 |
$355.24 |
$3,087.82 |
| Child/Infant Single Lot - size 4'x5' |
$1,287.86 |
$167.42 |
$1,455.28 |
| Child/Infant Single Lot - with granite memorial/keepsakes storage |
$3,713.15 |
$482.71 |
$4,195.86 |
| Cremation Lot - Single lot |
$571.18 |
$74.25 |
$645.43 |
| Cremation Plot - Four lots |
$1,896.75 |
$246.58 |
$2,143.33 |
| One Time Care and Maintenance Fee |
$309.00 |
$40.17 |
$349.17 |
| Interment Rights (Niche Sales) |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Niche Level A and B: Single Niche Stamford Green only |
$871.92 |
$113.35 |
$985.27 |
| Niche Level A and B: Double Niche |
$2,019.16 |
$262.49 |
$2,281.65 |
| Niche Level A and B: Triple Niche Stamford Green only |
$2,891.07 |
$375.84 |
$3,266.91 |
| Niche Level C - G: Single Niche Stamford Green only |
$1,101.36 |
$143.18 |
$1,244.54 |
| Niche Level C - G: Double Niche |
$2,294.49 |
$298.28 |
$2,592.77 |
| Niche Level C - G: Triple Niche Stamford Green only |
$3,395.85 |
$441.46 |
$3,837.31 |
| Interment Rights (Niche Sales-Estate) |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Two Niche Unit (4 Urn Limit) |
$5,171.89 |
$672.35 |
$5,844.24 |
| Four Niche Unit (8 Urn Limit) |
$10,343.78 |
$1,344.69 |
$1,688.47 |
| Interment and Inurnment Service Fees |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Adult Casket Burial |
$1,760.37 |
$228.85 |
$1,989.22 |
| Adult Double Depth Casket Burial |
$2,434.77 |
$316.52 |
$2,751.29 |
| Child/Infant Casket Burial |
$829.66 |
$107.86 |
$937.52 |
| Cremains Urn Burial |
$556.99 |
$72.41 |
$629.40 |
| Oversized Urn Burial (Companion and Urn Vaults) |
$835.52 |
$108.62 |
$944.14 |
| Cremains - Scattering - Remembrance Gardens |
$284.35 |
$36.97 |
$321.32 |
| Cremains - Scattering - Other |
$142.17 |
$18.48 |
$160.65 |
|
Care and Maintenance - Scattering
Note: Adminstration fee for the additional cremated remain inurnment/interment if taking place at the same time.
|
$30.00 |
$3.90 |
$33.90 |
| Interment Cancellation - Casket (if not already open) |
$417.22 |
$54.24 |
$471.46 |
| Interment Cancellation - Urn (if lot/niche already open) |
$208.62 |
$27.12 |
$235.74 |
| Interment Services (Niche Inurnments) |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Single Inurnment |
$438.69 |
$57.03 |
$495.72 |
|
Double Cremain Inurnment
Note: Adminstration fee for the additional cremated remain inurnment/interment if taking place at the same time.
|
$94.94 |
$12.34 |
$107.28 |
| Dis-Inter Niche Urn |
$208.62 |
$27.12 |
$235.74 |
| Interment Surcharges |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Late Arrivals - after 3 pm Mon-Sat, Sunday and Holidays (each 1/2 hour) |
$131.87 |
$17.14 |
$149.01 |
| Sunday & Holiday Casket Burial - scheduled between 11 am and 2 pm |
$1,002.17 |
$130.28 |
$1,132.45 |
| Sunday & Holiday Cremains Burial - scheduled between 11 am and 2 pm |
$501.10 |
$65.14 |
$566.24 |
| Tent Rental (All Interment Services) |
$149.16 |
$19.39 |
$168.55 |
| Less than 8 working hours casket burial order |
$316.49 |
$41.14 |
$357.63 |
| Less than 8 working hours cremains burial order |
$158.24 |
$20.57 |
$178.81 |
Dis-Interment Services
| Dis-Interment Services |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Adult Casket Dis-interment only (remains are removed from Municipal cemetery) |
$2,980.15 |
$387.42 |
$3,367.57 |
| Adult Casket Dis-interment and Re-interment |
$5,096.90 |
$662.60 |
$5,759.50 |
| Cremain Urn Dis-interment Only (remains are removed from Municipal Cemetery) |
$838.80 |
$109.04 |
$947.84 |
| Cremain Urn Dis-interment and Re-Interment |
$1,420.96 |
$184.72 |
$1,605.68 |
| Infant Casket Dis-interment Only (remains are removed from Municipal Cemetery) |
$1,145.41 |
$148.90 |
$1,294.31 |
| Infant Casket Dis-interment and Re-interment |
$2,025.60 |
$263.33 |
$2,288.93 |
Cemetery fee notes
Interment/Disinterment Services
- All committal services scheduling is at the approval of the Cemetery Services based on location, weather, staff availability and the number of services requested
- Monday to Saturday Interment Services (except on Statutory or City Holidays) may be scheduled between 9 am and 3 pm only
- Sunday and statutory holiday interment services may be scheduled between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. An interment surcharge will apply
- A "scheduled" funeral late arrival & other interment surcharges will apply as indicated in the Cemetery Fee Schedule -"Interment Surcharges"
- Funeral late arrivals (arriving after the scheduled time) will be subject to an additional fee
- Funeral Directors are responsible for advising families, in advance, of potential late charges and applicable surcharges
- Dis-interments may be scheduled from May 1st to November 1st only and at the discretion of the Cemetery Manager or designate
- The Funeral Director is responsible for scheduling and all related costs for disinterments including: casket/urn/vault/removal, vault/urn unsealing and resealing, Niagara Regional Health Unit Approval and Attendance
- One time care & maintenance fee is charged per interment (fully body or cremation) that takes place in a lot (grave) that was purchased prior to 1955
Interment Right Sales
- The Interment Rights Holder owns the interment rights to a single lot, plot and/or niche. The Interment Rights Holder must abide by the regulations stipulated in the Cemetery by-law, including the installation of a monument, maintenance of a flowerbed or other memorialization.
- The Interment Rights Holder may transfer, exchange or sell-back a plot, single lot or niche at any time before an interment takes place. If the above Interment Rights have not been used, the purchaser may, in writing to the City within thirty (30) days from the signing of the contract, cancel this contract and receive a full refund. Following thirty (30) days, the purchaser may be eligible for a full refund less the Care & Maintenance Fees.
Resale/Transfers
The Rights Holder may resell unused lots/plots/niches to the City of Niagara Falls for a refund of the current Cemetery Fee. Rights Holder may also resell unused lots/plots/niches privately. The City reserves first right of refusal for all resell/sell back of Interment Rights (i.e. lots, plots and niches). All documents pertaining to the original sale must be returned to the Cemetery Office. An administration charge will apply, in accordance with the current Cemetery Fees Schedule.
Payment
Interment Rights (lot sales) must be paid in full before any burial and/or memorialization can take place. Payment for a burial service (casket, cremation, niche, scatter) is due the day of the service. Credit card, debit, and cheque are the only acceptable methods of payment.
Inquiries
Fees are effective January 1, 2026, unless otherwise noted.
All inquiries or concerns should be received in person at the Fairview Cemetery office, on Stanley Avenue, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, or by calling 905-354-4721, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Saturday appointments must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
Jean-Paul Narbonne
Manager of Cemeteries
Fairview Cemetery Office
4501 Stanley Avenue
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 2E8
905-354-4721
cemeteries@niagarafalls.ca
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Cemeteries - Memorial products and services
| Niche and Memorial Products |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Bronze Wreath (Maplegrove) |
$1,034.24 |
$134.45 |
$1,168.69 |
| Glass - Single Niche - Stamford Green |
$103.42 |
$13.44 |
$116.86 |
| Glass - Double Niche - Stamford Green |
$206.84 |
$26.89 |
$233.73 |
| Glass - Triple Niche - Stamford Green |
$257.80 |
$33.51 |
$291.31 |
| Bronze Name Plate - Remembrance Garden/Memorial Woods |
$360.50 |
$46.87 |
$407.37 |
| Bronze Plate - Single Niche - Stamford Green |
$775.67 |
$100.84 |
$876.51 |
| Bronze Plate - Double Niche - Stamford Green |
$1,551.36 |
$201.68 |
$1,753.04 |
| Bronze Plate - Triple Niche - Stamford Green |
$2,327.03 |
$302.51 |
$2,629.54 |
| Granite Plate Etching Service |
$750.00 |
$97.50 |
$847.50 |
| Cremation Keep Sakes - Pendant |
$110.33 |
$14.34 |
$124.67 |
| Cremation Keep Sakes - Pendant with Fingerprint |
$168.68 |
$21.93 |
$190.61 |
| Key FOB (extra) Stamford Green |
$20.67 |
$2.69 |
$23.36 |
| Cemetery and Park Memorial Program |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Brushed Metal Memorial Tag 3x5 - added to bench or tree |
$50.00 |
N/A |
$50.00 |
| Brushed Metal Memorial Tag 4x6 - added to bench or tree |
$75.00 |
N/A |
$75.00 |
| Aluminum Memorial Plaque 4x6 - added to bench or tree |
$175.00 |
N/A |
$175.00 |
| Aluminum Memorial Plaque 6x8 - added to bench or tree |
$250.00 |
N/A |
$250.00 |
| Aluminum Memorial Plaque 8x10 - added to bench or tree |
$325.00 |
N/A |
$325.00 |
| Aluminum Memorial Plaque 8x10 - with metal stand installed beside bench |
$650.00 |
N/A |
$650.00 |
| Bronze Memorial Plaque 8x10 - with metal stand installed beside bench |
$850.00 |
N/A |
$850.00 |
| Bronze Butterfly |
$379.04 |
N/A |
$379.04 |
| Memorial Tree |
$810.00 |
N/A |
$810.00 |
| Memorial Bench |
$2,864.43 |
N/A |
$2,864.43 |
| Life's QR - Heart Plaque |
$225.00 |
$29.25 |
$254.25 |
| Life's QR - 2x2 Plaque |
$250.00 |
$32.50 |
$282.50 |
| Life's QR - 4x4 Plaque |
$275.00 |
$35.75 |
$310.75 |
| Life's QR - 4x4 Tree Stake |
$300.00 |
$39.00 |
$339.00 |
| CUSTOM - Memorial Bench with Memorial Plate Installed on Back of Bench (please contact Cemetery office) |
| Foundation/Marker/Installation Services |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Foundation Installation - up to 36" |
$870.27 |
$113.14 |
$983.41 |
| Foundation Installation - 36" to 48" |
$1,002.04 |
$130.27 |
$1,132.31 |
| Foundation Installation - 49" to 60" |
$1,334.65 |
$173.50 |
$1,508.15 |
| Foundation Installation - 61" to 72" |
$1,466.71 |
$190.67 |
$1,657.38 |
| Foundation Installation - 73" to 90" |
$1,660.35 |
$215.85 |
$1,876.20 |
| Veteran Upright Marker Setting |
$587.39 |
$76.36 |
$663.75 |
| Small Flat Marker Setting under 172 square inches |
$212.79 |
$27.66 |
$240.45 |
| Large Flat Marker Setting over 172 square inches |
$372.82 |
$48.47 |
$421.29 |
| Corner Markers Setting (per set of 4) |
$212.79 |
$27.66 |
$40.45 |
| Foundation Removal |
$500.00 |
$65.00 |
$565.00 |
| Cemetery Cremation Vault |
$664.35 |
$86.37 |
$750.72 |
| Cemetery Traditional Vault |
$1,539.85 |
$200.18 |
$1,740.03 |
| Prescribed Marker Care and Maintenance Fee |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Flat Marker Over 172 square inches |
$100 |
$13 |
$113 |
| Prescribed Provincial Licensing Fee |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Provincial Licensing Fee |
$30.00 |
$3.90 |
$33.90 |
Inquiries
Fees are effective January 1, 2026, unless otherwise noted.
All inquiries or concerns should be received in person at the Fairview Cemetery office, on Stanley Avenue, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, or by calling 905-354-4721, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Saturday appointments must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
Jean-Paul Narbonne
Manager of Cemeteries
Fairview Cemetery Office
4501 Stanley Avenue
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 2E8
905-354-4721
cemeteries@niagarafalls.ca
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Civic address change
| Information Systems - GIS |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Owner requested civic address changes |
$314.29 |
$40.86 |
$355.15 |
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Commissioning of documents/affidavits
| Description |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Commissioning of Documents/Affidavits (per document) |
$10.00 |
N/A |
$10.00 |
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Council code of conduct
| Council Code of Conduct |
Rate |
HST |
Expiration Date |
| Filing Fee |
$500.00 |
N/A |
N/A |
Note: In the event that the Integrity Commissioner determines that a complaint is frivolous, vexatious, contains sufficient grounds to support an investigation, or that it is determined that no violation occurred, that the complainant shall forfeit the filing fee of $500. If the Integrity Commissioner finds there are sufficient grounds to support an investigation, 50% of the filing fee shall be refunded.
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Curb and sidewalk alterations
| Curb and Sidewalk Alterations |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Curb Cut per meter (minimum cut fee $200.00) |
$102.17 |
$13.28 |
$115.45 |
| Sidewalk Repair per square meter |
$240.17 |
$31.22 |
$271.39 |
| Curb Repair per linear meter (minimum repair fee $200.00) |
$228.67 |
$29.73 |
$258.40 |
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Development charges
Dog licences
| Dog Licences |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Dog Licence - Neutered |
$20.00 |
N/A |
$20.00 |
| Dog Licence - Non-Neutered |
$40.00 |
N/A |
$40.00 |
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Farmers' Market
| Farmers' Market |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Market Stall/season |
$398.23 |
$51.77 |
$450.00 |
| Market Stall/daily |
$35.40 |
$4.60 |
$40.00 |
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Fire approvals and permits
| Approvals/Permits |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| General File Search |
$100.00 |
$13.00 |
$113.00 |
| Occupant Load Signs |
$64.09 |
$8.33 |
$72.42 |
| Reproduce Existing Documents |
$60.00 |
$7.80 |
$67.80 |
| Fire Safety Plan Review and Approval - per submission |
$64.09 |
$8.33 |
$72.42 |
| ULC Integrated Life Safety System Test Approval |
$64.09 |
$8.33 |
$72.42 |
| 3D Rendering of Buildings or Fire Scene |
$350.00 |
$45.50 |
$395.50 |
| Hose Removal Approval and Inspection (per hose cabinet fee of $15/hose + HST) |
$250.00 |
$32.50 |
$282.50 |
| Letters and Produce Incident Reports to Insurance |
$105.00 |
$13.65 |
$118.65 |
| Liquor Licence Approval Letter |
$160.00 |
$20.80 |
$180.80 |
| Special Events (approval letter) |
$70.00 |
$9.10 |
$79.10 |
| Fireworks/Pyrotechnics (approval letter) |
$70.00 |
N/A |
$70.00 |
| Fireworks Vendor Permit |
$70.00 |
N/A |
$70.00 |
| Designation of Fire Access Routes |
$150.00 |
N/A |
$150.00 |
| Fire Code Alternative Solution Review |
$500.00 |
$65.00 |
$565.00 |
Other fees
| Miscellaneous |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Plan examinations, per $1 of permit value |
$0.10 |
N/A |
$0.10 |
| Zoning amendments, per $1 of application fee |
$0.10 |
N/A |
$0.10 |
| Site plan review, per $1 of application fee |
$0.10 |
N/A |
$0.10 |
| Committee of Adjustments, per $1 of application fee |
$0.10 |
N/A |
$0.10 |
| Subdivision Plans, per $1 of application fee |
$0.10 |
N/A |
$0.10 |
| Fee to expedite services |
50% of current applicable service fee in addition to regular fee |
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Fire inspection and fire prevention services
Note: Requested inspection, outside of regular business hours, on weekends or holidays, is $150 per hour, with a minimum fee of $300.
| Inspection/Fire Prevention Services |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Private Home Day Care, Respite Homes |
$175.00 |
$22.75 |
$197.75 |
| Licensed Day Care |
$250.00 |
$32.50 |
$282.50 |
| Boarding Room and Lodging, Bed & Breakfast |
$225.00 |
$29.25 |
$254.25 |
| Residential: 1-3 units (includes single-family dwelling, duplex and triplex) |
$250.00 |
$32.50 |
$282.50 |
| Multi-Units: Apartments 1-4 units |
$350.00 |
$45.50 |
$395.50 |
| Multi-Units: over 4 units, rate per unit |
$75.00 |
$9.75 |
$84.75 |
| Hotels/Motels: 1-10 units |
$450.00 |
$58.50 |
$508.50 |
| Hotels/Motels: over 10 units, rate per unit |
$75.00 |
$9.75 |
$84.75 |
| General Inspections during regular hours/hour |
$64.09 |
$8.33 |
$72.42 |
| After-hours Inspection/Plans Review (minimum 4 hours) per hour |
$125.00 |
$16.25 |
$141.25 |
| Commercial and Industrial less than 1,000 square meters |
$250.00 |
$32.50 |
$282.50 |
| For each additional 1,000 square meters |
$75.00 |
$9.75 |
$84.75 |
| Re-inspection fee for outstanding violations for the second and each subsequent re-inspection |
$100.00 |
$13.00 |
$113.00 |
| Care/vulnerable Occupancies |
$100.00 |
$13.00 |
$113.00 |
| Municipal Licensing Re-inspection |
$64.09 |
$8.33 |
$72.42 |
| Unsafe Building Order Compliance Inspection |
$350.00 |
$45.50 |
$395.50 |
| FPO Response and Remediation of Hazard Fee per hour |
$64.09 |
$8.33 |
$72.42 |
| Preconstruction consultation |
$64.09 |
$8.33 |
$72.42 |
Fire - Legal and contracted services
| Legal/Contracted Services |
Total Fee |
| Title searches |
as billed to the department |
| Corporate profiles |
as billed to the department |
| Cost of Prosecution Services |
as billed to the department |
| Fire investigation - contracted services cost recovery |
as billed to the department |
| Fire suppression - contracted services cost recovery |
as billed to the department |
| Fire inspection support (fire alarm/sprinkler, etc) |
as billed to the department |
| Cost to secure vacant building |
as billed to the department |
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Fire products
| Fire Products |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Security Key Boxes |
$254.10 |
$33.03 |
$287.13 |
| Fire route signs |
$35.00 |
$4.55 |
$39.55 |
| Lock for fire safety plan box |
$20.00 |
$2.60 |
$22.60 |
| Providing and installing carbon monoxide alarm installation |
$35.40 |
$4.60 |
$40.00 |
| Providing and installing combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarm |
$35.40 |
$4.60 |
$40.00 |
| Providing and installing a listed smoke alarm |
$15.00 |
$1.95 |
$16.95 |
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Fire protection services
Note: MTO rate is an established fee used by Fire Departments to cost recover.
| Fire Protection Services |
Fee Total |
| Failure to comply with an Ontario regulation causing an Emergency Response O. Reg. 201/01 |
Current MTO Rate |
| Fire Department vehicle per hour or part thereof |
Current MTO Rate |
| Non-resident motor vehicle response - per apparatus for 1st hour or part thereof |
Current MTO Rate |
| Non-resident motor vehicle response - per apparatus for each additional half hour or part thereof |
Current MTO Rate |
| Response for open air burning - per apparatus for the 1st hour or part thereof |
Current MTO Rate |
| Response for open air burning - per apparatus for each additional half hour or part thereof. |
Current MTO Rate |
| Response and remediation - grow operations/drug lab |
Current MTO Rate |
| Response for rescue as result of trespass/stunting/misadventure |
Current MTO Rate |
| Response for malicious complaint/false reporting |
Current MTO Rate |
| Response for fireworks complaint in contravention of by-law |
Current MTO Rate |
| Vacant building response - per apparatus for the 1st hour or part thereof |
Current MTO Rate |
| Delayed response from Property Keyholder |
Current MTO Rate |
| Fire Protection After-Hours Services |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| After-hours services (per person/per hour) |
$96.14 |
$12.50 |
$108.64 |
| Preventable False Alarms |
Fee Total |
| First two alarms, written warning |
No Charge |
| Subsequent Alarms |
Current MTO Rate |
| Risk Safety Management Plan (RSMP) Review - Propane |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Existing facility - 5,000 USWG or less |
$250.00 |
$32.50 |
$282.50 |
| New/modified facility - 5,000 USWG or less |
$500.00 |
$65.00 |
$565.00 |
| Existing facility - more than 5,000 USWG |
$1,250.00 |
$162.50 |
$1,412.50 |
| New/modified facility - more than 5,000 USWG |
$2,500.00 |
$325.00 |
$2,825.00 |
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Fire training and public education services
Note: MTO rate is an established fee used by Fire Departments to cost recover.
| Training/Public Education Services |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Fire Safety Training - Business (minimum of 4 hours) per hour |
$64.09 |
$8.33 |
$72.42 |
| Fire Safety Training - non-profit group |
no charge |
| Supervision of Fire Drills - Business - per Fire employee (minimum 1 hour) |
$64.09 |
$8.33 |
$72.42 |
| Supervision of Fire Drills - non-profit group |
no charge |
| Fire Extinguisher Training Base Price |
$250.00 |
$32.50 |
$282.50 |
| Fire Extinguisher Training per person |
$10.00 |
$1.30 |
$11.30 |
Fire Ground Training Use
| Fire Ground Training Use |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Tower with live burn props - 8 hours |
$2,225.00 |
$289.25 |
$2,514.25 |
| Tower with live burn props - 4 hours |
$1,325.00 |
$172.25 |
$1,497.25 |
| Training Ground with no burn per hour |
$90.00 |
$11.70 |
$101.70 |
| Survival Building per hour |
$90.00 |
$11.70 |
$101.70 |
| Survival Building per hour - requiring NFFD Training Captain |
$202.50 |
$26.33 |
$228.83 |
| Auto Extrication - per vehicle |
$250.00 |
$32.50 |
$282.50 |
|
Apparatus required/day
|
Current MTO Rate
|
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Forestry
| Forestry - City Tree Removal Request |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
|
City tree removal application fee
Note: Removal request only, no guarantee of approval
|
$125.00 |
N/A |
$125.00 |
| City tree removal (plus $1,200 contribution to 2:1 replanting elsewhere) |
At cost |
Notes: The request for removal of a City tree is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and further requires a submission of a formal application. In an effort to preserve our current tree canopy, all requests will be reviewed directly by the Forestry Supervisor. Trees approved for removal for reasons other than tree health shall be accompanied by a contribution to 2:1 replanting as per Forestry Policy 314.01.
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Legal services
These fees are subject to applicable disbursements and registration costs and are at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
| Description |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Preparation of Subdivision Agreement |
$3,500.00 |
N/A |
$3,500.00 |
| Preparation of Development Agreement |
$3,500.00 |
N/A |
$3,500.00 |
| Preparation of Condominium Agreement |
$3,500.00 |
N/A |
$3,500.00 |
| Preparation of Site Plan Agreement |
$2,000.00 |
N/A |
$2,000.00 |
| Preparation of Amending Site Plan Agreement |
$1,000.00 |
N/A |
$1,000.00 |
| Preparation of Section 37 Agreement |
$1,000.00 |
N/A |
$1,000.00 |
| Preparation of Conservation Easement Agreement |
$750.00 |
N/A |
$750.00 |
| Preparation of Encroachment Agreement |
$500.00 |
N/A |
$500.00 |
| Preparation of Easement Agreement |
$500.00 |
N/A |
$500.00 |
| Preparation of Lease/Licence Agreement with the City |
$500.00 |
$65.00 |
$565.00 |
| Preparation of Release of Easement |
$150.00 |
N/A |
$150.00 |
| Preparation of Amending Encroachment Agreement/Assignment of Encroaching Agreement |
$250.00 |
N/A |
$250.00 |
| Preparation of Registration Document for Part Lot Control By-Law |
$200.00 |
N/A |
$200.00 |
| Preparation of Registration Document for Deeming By-law |
$200.00 |
N/A |
$200.00 |
| Preparation of Registration and Discharge for Property Standards Order |
$150.00 |
N/A |
$150.00 |
| Preparation of all other Agreements |
$1,500.00 |
N/A |
$1,500.00 |
| Preparation of Release and/or Discharge of Agreement |
$150.00 |
N/A |
$150.00 |
| Processing of Air Rights Easement |
$500.00 |
N/A |
$500.00 |
| Processing of Conveyance of Lands for Road Widening/Daylighting Triangle |
$250.00 |
N/A |
$250.00 |
| Processing of Dedication/Lifting of Reserve Blocks |
$250.00 |
N/A |
$250.00 |
| Processing of request to Encroach on City Owned Property - Residential |
$250.00 |
N/A |
$250.00 |
| Processing of request to Encroach on City Owned Property - Commercial |
$500.00 |
N/A |
$500.00 |
| Request to Purchase Property that has not been previously declared surplus |
$500.00 |
N/A |
$500.00 |
| Deposit for Appraisal and Reference Plan costs associated with approved purchase of property that has not been previously declared surplus |
$5,000.00 |
N/A |
$5,000.00 |
| Processing of Request to Lease/Licence City Owned Property |
$500.00 |
N/A |
$500.00 |
| Processing of Request for an Easement over City Lands |
$500.00 |
N/A |
$500.00 |
| Preparation of Amending Subdivision Agreement, Amending Condominium Agreement or Amending Development Agreement |
$1,500.00 |
N/A |
$1,500.00 |
| Preparation of Amending Section 37 Agreement |
$750.00 |
N/A |
$750.00 |
| Preparation of Registration Document for All Other Agreements |
$200.00 |
N/A |
$200.00 |
| Review of Miscellaneous Agreement prepared by Third Party |
$500.00 |
N/A |
$500.00 |
| Preparation of Agreement relating to Development Charges |
$500.00 |
N/A |
$500.00 |
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MacBain Community Centre - Programs
Refunds
| Refunds (for all registrations) |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Refund - Program Only |
$8.85 |
$1.15 |
$10.00 |
Note: MacBain Community Centre - Day Pass - Valid for public swimming and drop-in gym times
| Program Fees |
Fee/hr |
HST |
Total |
| Child/Youth (4-17)/Senior (60+) - per pass |
$8.85 |
$1.15 |
$10.00 |
| Adult - per pass |
$13.27 |
$1.73 |
$15.00 |
| Family - per pass |
$22.12 |
$2.88 |
$25.00 |
| Drop in programs (excluding aquatics, indoor play structure & racquet sports) - Per pass |
$4.43 |
$0.58 |
$5.00 |
| Indoor Play Structure - Drop in - per child |
$6.19 |
$0.81 |
$7.00 |
| Indoor Play Structure - Drop in - per family |
$15.49 |
$2.01 |
$17.50 |
| Day Camp Registration (basic) - per week |
$255.00 |
N/A |
$255.00 |
| Adult Fitness Program Fees |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Drop in Adult Fitness |
$4.42 |
$0.57 |
$5.00 |
| Drop in Adult Fitness (hour long and specialty) - NEW |
$5.31 |
$0.69 |
$6.00 |
| Drop in Adult Fitness - 60+ member |
$3.54 |
$0.46 |
$4.00 |
| Drop in Adult Fitness - 60+ member (hour long and specialty) - NEW |
$4.42 |
$0.57 |
$5.00 |
| Registered Adult Fitness |
$5.31 |
$0.69 |
$6.00 |
| Registered Adult Fitness - 60+ member |
$4.42 |
$0.57 |
$5.00 |
| Yoga Adult Fitness |
$6.64 |
$0.86 |
$7.50 |
| Yoga Adult Fitness - 60+ member |
$5.31 |
$0.69 |
$6.00 |
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MacBain Community Centre - Rentals
MacBain Community Centre - Birthday Parties
| Birthday Party Description |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Room only - Multipurpose F (per hour) |
$75.00 |
$9.75 |
$84.75 |
| Multipurpose F and 1/3 Gym (per hour) |
$125.00 |
$16.25 |
$141.25 |
| Multipurpose F and Play Structure (per hour) |
$225.00 |
$29.25 |
$254.25 |
| Multipurpose F, 1/3 Gym and Play Structure |
$250.00 |
$32.50 |
$282.50 |
| Room only - Coronation |
$125.00 |
$16.25 |
$141.25 |
| Coronation and Play Structure |
$275.00 |
$35.75 |
$310.75 |
| Birthday Party Cleaning/Damage Deposit |
$50.00 |
N/A |
$50.00 |
| Crafts (per hour) |
$30.00 |
$3.90 |
$33.90 |
| Deposits (for all room bookings for celebrations) |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Cleaning/Damage deposit (showers, weddings, birthdays, etc.) |
$50.00 |
N/A |
$50.00 |
MacBain Community Centre - Room rentals (Regular and out of town)
Rooms for Rent (Regular and Out of Town) |
Hourly Rate |
HST |
Total |
Day Rate |
HST |
Total |
| Multi-Purpose Room A |
$28.94 |
$3.76 |
$32.70 |
$144.70 |
$18.81 |
$163.51 |
| Multi-Purpose Room D |
$69.46 |
$9.03 |
$78.49 |
$347.29 |
$45.15 |
$392.44 |
| Multi-Purpose Room E |
$69.46 |
$9.03 |
$78.49 |
$347.29 |
$45.15 |
$392.44 |
| Multi-Purpose Room D/E (together) |
$138.92 |
$18.06 |
$156.98 |
$694.58 |
$90.30 |
$784.88 |
| Multi-Purpose Room F |
$55.13 |
$7.17 |
$62.30 |
$275.63 |
$35.83 |
$311.46 |
| Community Board Room |
$28.94 |
$3.76 |
$32.70 |
$144.70 |
$18.81 |
$163.51 |
| Coronation Room |
$69.46 |
$9.03 |
$78.49 |
$347.29 |
$45.15 |
$392.44 |
| Second Floor Meeting Room |
$22.05 |
$2.87 |
$24.92 |
$110.25 |
$14.33 |
$124.58 |
MacBain Community Centre - Room rentals (non-profit)
|
Rooms for Rent (Non Profit )
|
Hourly Rate |
HST |
Total |
Day Rate |
HST |
Total |
| Multi-Purpose Room A |
$14.47 |
$1.88 |
$16.35 |
$72.35 |
$9.41 |
$81.76 |
| Multi-Purpose Room D |
$34.73 |
$4.51 |
$39.24 |
$173.65 |
$22.57 |
$196.22 |
| Multi-Purpose Room E |
$34.73 |
$4.51 |
$39.24 |
$173.65 |
$22.57 |
$196.22 |
| Multi-Purpose Room D/E (together) |
$69.46 |
$9.03 |
$78.49 |
$347.29 |
$45.15 |
$392.44 |
| Multi-Purpose Room F |
$27.57 |
$3.58 |
$31.15 |
$137.82 |
$17.92 |
$155.74 |
| Community Board Room |
$14.47 |
$1.88 |
$16.35 |
$72.65 |
$9.44 |
$82.09 |
| Coronation Room |
$34.73 |
$4.51 |
$39.24 |
$173.65 |
$22.57 |
$196.22 |
| Second Floor Meeting Room |
$11.03 |
$1.43 |
$12.46 |
$55.13 |
$7.17 |
$62.30 |
MacBain Community Centre - Gymnasium Rental
Gymnasium Rental MacBain Community Centre |
Fee/hr |
HST |
Total |
| Gymnasium (for profit) - Youth |
$94.05 |
$12.23 |
$106.28 |
| Gymnasium (for profit) - Youth 1/3 Gym |
$37.62 |
$4.89 |
$42.51 |
| Gymnasium (for profit) - Adult |
$166.40 |
$21.63 |
$188.03 |
| Gymnasium (for profit) - Adult 1/3 Gym |
$65.56 |
$8.52 |
$74.08 |
| Day Rate (for profit) |
$911.63 |
$118.51 |
$1,030.14 |
| Gymnasium (not for profit) - Youth |
$47.03 |
$6.11 |
$53.14 |
| Gymnasium (not for profit) - Youth 1/3 Gym |
$18.81 |
$2.45 |
$21.26 |
| Gymnasium (not for profit) - Adult |
$83.20 |
$10.82 |
$94.02 |
| Gymnasium (not for profit) - Adult 1/3 Gym |
$33.28 |
$4.33 |
$37.61 |
MacBain Community Centre - Other rentals
| MacBain Community Centre Rental |
Fee/hr |
HST |
Total |
| Walking Track - weekends |
$50.00 |
$6.50 |
$56.50 |
| Equipment Rental |
$8.85 |
$1.15 |
$10.00 |
| Indoor Play Structure - Hourly NFP Rental |
$150.00 |
$19.50 |
$169.50 |
| Indoor Play Structure - Drop in - per child |
$6.19 |
$0.81 |
$7.00 |
| Indoor Play Structure - Drop in - per family |
$15.49 |
$2.01 |
$17.50 |
MacBain Community Centre - Storage (for profit)
MacBain Community Centre Storage (for profit) |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Locker Box per month |
$20.00 |
$2.60 |
$22.60 |
| Small Cabinet - unlocked per month |
$30.00 |
$3.90 |
$33.90 |
| Small Cabinet - locked per month |
$40.00 |
$5.20 |
$45.20 |
| Large Cabinet - locked per month |
$80.00 |
$10.40 |
$90.40 |
| Storage Closet/Rooms - locked per square foot/per year |
$8.00 |
$1.04 |
$9.04 |
MacBain Community Centre - Storage (not for profit)
| MacBain Community Centre Storage (not for profit) |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Locker Box per month |
$10.00 |
$1.30 |
$11.30 |
| Small Cabinet - unlocked per month |
$15.00 |
$1.95 |
$16.95 |
| Small Cabinet - locked per month |
$20.00 |
$2.60 |
$22.60 |
| Large Cabinet - locked per month |
$40.00 |
$5.20 |
$45.20 |
| Storage Closet/Rooms - locked per square foot/per year |
$5.00 |
$0.65 |
$5.65 |
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MacBain Community Center - Squash and racquetball court rentals
| MacBain Community Centre Rental |
Fee/hr |
HST |
Total |
| Squash Courts (per hour) - Youth/Older adult non-prime |
$10.00 |
$1.30 |
$11.30 |
| Squash Courts (per hour) - Adult |
$15.00 |
$1.95 |
$16.95 |
Drop in Fee for Squash & Racquetball (non-prime: before 5:00 pm on weekdays) - per person |
$4.42 |
$0.58 |
$5.00 |
Drop in Fee for Squash & Racquetball (prime: after 5:00 pm and weekends) - per person |
$6.19 |
$0.81 |
$7.00 |
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Marriage ceremonies
| Civil Marriage Ceremony Fees |
Rate |
HST |
Total |
| FOR RESIDENTS OF NIAGARA FALLS: Civil Marriage in or at City Hall i.e. Council Chambers during business hours $200 City Administration Fee (non-refundable) $250 Officiant fee(1) |
$450.00 |
$58.50 |
$508.50 |
| FOR NON-RESIDENTS OF NIAGARA FALLS: Civil Marriage in or at City Hall i.e. Council Chambers during business hours $500 City Administration Fee (non-refundable) $250 Officiant fee(1) |
$750.00 |
$97.50 |
$847.50 |
| FOR RESIDENTS OF NIAGARA FALLS: Civil Marriage off-site in Ontario and/or outside of business hours $200 City Administration Fee (non-refundable) plus $250 Officiant fee(2) |
$450.00 |
$58.50 |
$508.50 |
| FOR NON-RESIDENTS OF NIAGARA FALLS: Civil Marriage off-site in Ontario and/or outside of business hours $500 City Administration Fee (non-refundable) plus $250 Officiant fee(2) |
$750.00 |
$97.50 |
$847.50 |
| Rehearsal Fee(1)(2) (plus Officiant expenses) |
$75.00 |
$9.75 |
$84.75 |
| Witness Fee (Municipal Staff - per employee) during business hours (if required) |
$25.00 |
$3.25 |
$28.25 |
| Cleaning Fee (if required) |
$100.00 |
$13.00 |
$113.00 |
| Milage/Expenses - outside of business hours |
Mileage charge at current rate as approved by Council; applicable expenses as agreed upon by both parties, i.e. meals, accommodations |
Civil marriage ceremony fee notes
- Where a ceremony is performed by a Marriage Officiant who is an employee of the City, the Marriage Officiant Fee is retained by the City of Niagara Falls
- Payment of the City's portion of applicable fees is mandatory and shall not be waived by the Clerk or Designated Officiant. The Marriage Officiant may, at their sole discretion, waive the portion of the fees (Officiant/Mileage/Expenses) which would otherwise be payable to them.
- All applicable insurance coverage shall be the responsibility of the couple, and the City shall be provided with the applicable documentation, including the use of City Hall
Additional notes:
- Additional rental fees may apply for the use of other locations outside of City Hall. Bookings for any other facility are the responsibility of participants to make appropriate arrangements and payment for a facility to be utilized for the Marriage Ceremony.
- Fees do not include the Marriage Licence Fee, which is established by by-law and may be amended from time to time
- All marriage ceremonies shall be performed in accordance with the City's Civil Marriage Solemnization Policy
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Marriage licences
| Marriage Licence Fees |
Rate |
HST |
Expiration Date |
| Marriage Licence (payable at the time of application) |
$160 |
N/A |
N/A |
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Municipal Enforcement
Municipal By-law Enforcement Services
| Description |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Dangerous Dog/Muzzle Order Appeal |
$315.00 |
N/A |
$315.00 |
| Fence Variance |
$315.00 |
N/A |
$315.00 |
| Litter By-law Administration Fee |
$315.00 |
N/A |
$315.00 |
| Sign Removal Administration Fee |
$80.00 |
N/A |
$80.00 |
Property Standards and Vacant Building Registry
| Description |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Certificate of Compliance |
$260.00 |
N/A |
$260.00 |
| Discharge of an Order registered on title |
$620.00 |
N/A |
$620.00 |
| File of Notice of Appeal |
$525.00 |
N/A |
$525.00 |
| Vacant Building Registration Fee |
$1,000.00 |
N/A |
$1,000.00 |
| Vacant Building Administration Fee (one time) |
$350.00 |
N/A |
$350.00 |
| Vacant Building Registry Change of Ownership fee |
$100.00 |
N/A |
$100.00 |
| Enforcement Fee (ongoing non-compliance) |
$300.00 |
N/A |
$300.00 |
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Museum fees
| Niagara Falls History Museum Attendance |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Adults (20+) |
$5.31 |
$0.69 |
$6.00 |
| Students (6-19 years old or with valid ID) |
$4.42 |
$0.57 |
$4.99 |
| 5 years old and under |
no charge |
no charge |
no charge |
| Family (up to 5 people - maximum 3 adults) |
$17.70 |
$2.30 |
$20.00 |
| Virtual Tour Group |
$66.37 |
$8.63 |
$75.00 |
| Virtual School Educational Tour |
$44.25 |
$5.75 |
$50.00 |
| Customized Virtual School Educational Tour |
$66.37 |
$8.63 |
$75.00 |
| Historic Walking Tours (Adult) |
$10.62 |
$1.38 |
$12.00 |
| Historic Walking Tours (Student) |
$8.85 |
$1.15 |
$10.00 |
| Historic Walking Tours (Family) |
$35.40 |
$4.60 |
$40.00 |
Battle Ground Hotel Museum & Willoughby Historical Museum |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Admission by donation |
no charge |
no charge |
no charge |
| Educational Programs (minimum 15 participants) |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| School Program (approx. 90 minutes)/student |
$5.31 |
$0.69 |
$6.00 |
| School - self guided tour/student |
$2.65 |
$0.35 |
$3.00 |
| 45 minute museum or Battlefield experience (school)/student |
$3.54 |
$0.46 |
$4.00 |
| 45 minute museum or Battlefield experience (group)/person |
$6.19 |
$0.81 |
$7.00 |
| 90 minute museum or Battlefield experience (school)/student |
$4.42 |
$0.57 |
$4.99 |
| 90 minute museum or Battlefield experience (group)/person |
$8.85 |
$1.15 |
$10.00 |
| Additional Tour of Battle Ground Hotel/person |
$2.65 |
$0.34 |
$2.99 |
| Full day Educational Outreach |
$221.24 |
$28.76 |
$250.00 |
| Half day Educational Outreach |
$132.74 |
$17.26 |
$150.00 |
| Full day School Program |
$13.27 |
$1.73 |
$15.00 |
| Half day School Program |
$8.85 |
$1.15 |
$10.00 |
| Photographic Reproductions |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Digital Image |
$17.70 |
$2.30 |
$20.00 |
| Photocopy (black & white) |
$0.17 |
$0.02 |
$0.19 |
| Membership |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Individual membership/year |
$22.12 |
$2.88 |
$25.00 |
| Family membership/year |
$35.40 |
$4.60 |
$40.00 |
| Other |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Research request/first hour |
No charge |
No charge |
No charge |
| Research request - additional research/hour |
$44.25 |
$5.75 |
$50.00 |
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Museum rentals
| Rentals |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour |
$60.00 |
$7.80 |
$67.80 |
| Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour after operating hours |
$110.00 |
$14.30 |
$124.30 |
| Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/hour |
$60.00 |
$7.80 |
$67.80 |
| Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/hour after operating hours |
$110.00 |
$14.30 |
$124.30 |
| Community Maker Rentals |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour |
$35.00 |
$4.55 |
$39.55 |
| Sherman Zavitz Theatre/hour after operating hours |
$80.00 |
$10.40 |
$90.40 |
| Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/hour |
$35.00 |
$4.55 |
$39.55 |
| Niagara Falls Hydro Corporation Courtyard/hour after operating hours |
$80.00 |
$10.40 |
$90.40 |
Notes: Community Makers are Niagara Regional Not-for-Profit organizations or Niagara Regional based artists putting on an event that is artistic in nature (Performance Art, Workshop, Presentation, etc.). This does not include trade shows or retail events unless artistic in nature. Public must be invited. Minimum of 2 hour rentals in the Museum.
| Other |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Dishes (0-30 people) |
$75.00 |
$9.75 |
$84.75 |
| Dishes (31+ people) |
$125.00 |
$16.25 |
$141.25 |
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Niagara Falls Exchange fees
| Artist Studio Membership Rates & Other Fees |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Monthly 10 x 10 |
$121.96 |
$15.85 |
$137.81 |
| Monthly 10 x 10 with storage |
$170.74 |
$22.20 |
$192.94 |
| Six months 10 x 10 |
$634.18 |
$82.44 |
$716.62 |
| Six months 10 x 10 with storage |
$878.09 |
$114.15 |
$992.24 |
| Annual 10 x 10 |
$975.67 |
$126.84 |
$1,102.51 |
| Annual 10 x 10 with storage |
$1,463.49 |
$190.25 |
$1,653.74 |
| Annual 20 x 10 |
$1,951.33 |
$253.67 |
$2,205.00 |
| Annual Hotdesk |
$585.40 |
$76.10 |
$661.50 |
| Annual Hotdesk with storage |
$1,073.23 |
$139.52 |
$1,212.75 |
| Hotdesk (3 months) |
$195.13 |
$25.37 |
$220.50 |
| Cost to replace lost access key |
$44.25 |
$5.75 |
$50.00 |
| Woodworking Shop Membership Rates & Other Fees |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Daily |
$20.00 |
$2.60 |
$22.60 |
| Weekly |
$40.00 |
$5.20 |
$45.20 |
| Monthly |
$75.00 |
$9.75 |
$84.75 |
| Three Months |
$245.00 |
$31.85 |
$276.85 |
| Six Months |
$420.00 |
$54.60 |
$474.60 |
| Six Months with storage |
$670.00 |
$87.10 |
$757.10 |
| Annual |
$780.00 |
$101.40 |
$881.40 |
| Annual with storage |
$1,280.00 |
$166.40 |
$1,446.40 |
| Commercial Membership (see website for restrictions) |
$1,780.00 |
$231.40 |
$2,011.40 |
| Cost to replace lost access key |
$44.25 |
$5.75 |
$50.00 |
| Rentals |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Market Hall/hour |
$100.00 |
$13.00 |
$113.00 |
| Market Hall with patio/hour |
$125.00 |
$16.25 |
$141.25 |
| Market Hall/day after operating hours (and statutory holidays) |
$150.00 |
$19.50 |
$169.50 |
| Market Hall with patio/hour after operating hours |
$175.00 |
$22.75 |
$197.75 |
| Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour |
$50.00 |
$6.50 |
$56.50 |
| Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour after operating hours |
$75.00 |
$9.75 |
$84.75 |
| Historic Drummondville Square/hour |
$50.00 |
$6.50 |
$56.50 |
| Historic Drummondville Square/hour after operating hours |
$75.00 |
$9.75 |
$84.75 |
| Market Hall Service Area |
$50.00 |
$6.50 |
$56.50 |
| Parking Lot/hour |
$100.00 |
$13.00 |
$113.00 |
| Indoor stage rental |
$300.00 |
$39.00 |
$339.00 |
Community Makers rentals
Note: Community Makers are Niagara Regional Not-for-Profit organizations or Niagara Regional based artists putting on an event that is artistic in nature (Performance Art, Workshop, Presentation, etc.). This does not include trade shows or retail events unless artistic in nature. Public must be invited. Minimum of three (3) hour rentals of the Market Hall.
| Community Makers Rentals |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Market Hall/hour |
$60.00 |
$7.80 |
$67.80 |
| Market Hall with patio/hour |
$85.00 |
$11.05 |
$96.05 |
| Market Hall/day after operating hours |
$110.00 |
$14.30 |
$124.30 |
| Market Hall with patio/hour after operating hours |
$135.00 |
$17.55 |
$152.55 |
| Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour |
$30.00 |
$3.90 |
$33.90 |
| Wilma Morrison Courtyard/hour after operating hours |
$50.00 |
$6.50 |
$56.50 |
| Historic Drummondville Square/hour |
$30.00 |
$3.90 |
$33.90 |
| Historic Drummondville Square/hour after operating hours |
$50.00 |
$6.50 |
$56.50 |
| Studio Gallery/month |
$200.00 |
$26.00 |
$226.00 |
| Atrium Gallery/month |
$200.00 |
$26.00 |
$226.00 |
| Parking Lot/hour |
$100.00 |
$13.00 |
$113.00 |
| Indoor stage rental |
$250.00 |
$32.50 |
$282.50 |
| Other |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Room setup/take down fee |
$250.00 |
$32.50 |
$282.50 |
| Corkage Fee |
$10.00 |
$1.30 |
$11.30 |
| Labour for corkage fee/hr/person |
$25.00 |
$3.35 |
$28.25 |
| Comfort Lounge Rental (per set - couch, 2 chairs, 1 table) |
$100.00 |
$13.00 |
$113.00 |
| Linens rental (table cloths, napkins, overlays)/item |
$6.00 |
$0.78 |
$6.78 |
| Roller skate rental - up to 40 participants |
$300.00 |
$39.00 |
$339.00 |
| One Day Parking Passes for area parking |
$5.00 |
$0.65 |
$5.65 |
| Pipe & Drape/one time charge |
$50.00 |
$6.50 |
$56.50 |
| Games package (includes 2 cornhole games & giant jenga) |
$80.00 |
$10.40 |
$90.40 |
| Wedding Alter |
$100.00 |
$13.00 |
$113.00 |
| Premium Ceremony Package |
$1,450.00 |
$188.50 |
$1,638.50 |
| Basic Ceremony Package |
$850.00 |
$110.50 |
$960.50 |
| Ceremony Décor |
$450.00 |
$58.50 |
$508.50 |
| Officient Services |
$650.00 |
$84.50 |
$734.50 |
| DJ/Solo Musician Package (first 3 hours) |
$450.00 |
$58.50 |
$508.50 |
| DJ/Solo Musician Package (after first 3 hours/hour) |
$100.00 |
$13.00 |
$113.00 |
| Fire Pit Package |
$250.00 |
$32.50 |
$282.50 |
| Fire Pit Rental (with propane) per unit |
$150.00 |
$19.50 |
$169.50 |
| Wine Barrel Rental per unit |
$25.00 |
$3.25 |
$28.25 |
| Wooden Benches per unit |
$25.00 |
$3.25 |
$28.25 |
| Exchange Branded Tent |
$120.00 |
$15.60 |
$135.60 |
| Gallery Wall with 2 art pieces per wall |
$50.00 |
$6.50 |
$56.50 |
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Older adult 60+ programs and memberships
| Older Adult 60 Plus Memberships |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Six Month Membership - Resident |
$28.32 |
$3.68 |
$32.00 |
| Six Month Membership - Non-Resident |
$32.74 |
$4.26 |
$37.00 |
| Twelve Month Membership - Resident |
$50.44 |
$6.56 |
$57.00 |
| Twelve Month Membership - Non-Resident |
$60.18 |
$7.82 |
$68.00 |
| Older Adult 60 Plus Program Fees |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Fitness Classes |
$2.57 |
$0.33 |
$2.90 |
| Drop-in Recreation Programs |
$1.59 |
$0.21 |
$1.80 |
| Watercolour Instruction |
$5.31 |
$0.69 |
$6.00 |
| Bingo - member |
$2.88 |
$0.37 |
$3.25 |
| Bingo - non-member |
$3.76 |
$0.49 |
$4.25 |
| Yoga |
$5.31 |
$0.69 |
$6.00 |
| Pickleball Lessons |
$5.31 |
$0.69 |
$6.00 |
| Pickleball - Drop-in - Member |
$3.76 |
$0.49 |
$4.25 |
| Pickleball - Drop-in - Non-Member |
$4.65 |
$0.60 |
$5.25 |
| TRX - 60+ Member - Off Peak |
$3.98 |
$0.52 |
$4.50 |
| Monday Mingle - Member |
$2.22 |
$0.29 |
$2.50 |
| Monday Mingle - Non-Member |
$2.66 |
$0.35 |
$3.00 |
| Older Adult 60 Plus Fitness Program Fees |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Drop in Adult Fitness - 60+ member |
$3.54 |
$0.46 |
$4.00 |
| Drop in Adult Fitness - 60+ member (hour long and specialty) NEW |
$4.42 |
$0.57 |
$5.00 |
| Registered Adult Fitness - 60+ member |
$4.42 |
$0.57 |
$5.00 |
| Yoga Adult Fitness - 60+ member |
$5.31 |
$0.69 |
$6.00 |
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Park rentals
Note: Park rentals do not include athletic fields.
| Park Rentals |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Chippawa Lions Park - Community Park |
$75.00 |
$9.75 |
$84.75 |
| Cummington Square - City-Wide Park |
$60.00 |
$7.80 |
$67.80 |
| F.H. Leslie Park - Community Park |
$75.00 |
$9.75 |
$84.75 |
| George Bukator Park - City-Wide Park |
$60.00 |
$7.80 |
$67.80 |
| John N. Allan Park - Community Park |
$75.00 |
$9.75 |
$84.75 |
| Lundy's Lane Battlefield Park - City-Wide Park |
$75.00 |
$9.75 |
$84.75 |
| Special Events Park Rentals |
$75.00 |
$9.75 |
$84.75 |
| City Hall Centennial Square |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| City Hall Centennial Square - City-Wide Park |
$75.00 |
$9.75 |
$84.75 |
| Lower Fountain |
$25.00 |
$3.25 |
$28.25 |
| Upper Fountain |
$25.00 |
$3.25 |
$28.25 |
| Old City Hall Space |
$75.00 |
$9.75 |
$84.75 |
| All Areas listed Above |
$250.00 |
$32.50 |
$282.50 |
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Parking lot rates
Note: Municipal Parking is regulated with a dynamic rates bylaw that can fluctuate to meet the needs, demands, and events of the area, and may not reflect the rates listed in this schedule.
| Parking Lots - Municipal Parking |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Lot 2 - per month |
$55.00 |
$7.15 |
$62.15 |
| Lot 2 - per hour |
$1.11 |
$0.14 |
$1.25 |
| Lot 3 - per month |
$55.00 |
$7.15 |
$62.15 |
| Lot 3 - per hour |
$1.11 |
$0.14 |
$1.25 |
| Lot 4 - per hour |
$2.65 |
$0.35 |
$3.00 |
| Lot 4 - per 8 hours |
$10.62 |
$1.38 |
$12.00 |
| Lot 5 - per hour |
$2.65 |
$0.35 |
$3.00 |
| Lot 5 - per 8 hours |
$10.62 |
$1.38 |
$12.00 |
| Lot 7 - per month |
$55.00 |
$7.15 |
$62.15 |
| Lot 8 - per month |
$55.00 |
$7.15 |
$62.15 |
| Lot 9 - per month |
$35.00 |
$4.55 |
$39.55 |
| Lot 9 - per hour |
$1.11 |
$0.14 |
$1.25 |
| Lot 12 - per month |
$40.00 |
$5.20 |
$45.20 |
| Lot 12 - per hour |
$1.11 |
$0.14 |
$1.25 |
| Lot 13 - per month |
$25.00 |
$3.25 |
$28.25 |
| Lot 13 - per hour |
$1.11 |
$0.14 |
$1.25 |
| Lot 14 - per month |
$35.00 |
$4.55 |
$39.55 |
| Lot 14 - per hour |
$1.11 |
$0.14 |
$1.25 |
| Lot 15 - per month |
$55.00 |
$7.15 |
$62.15 |
| Lot 16 - per hour |
$4.43 |
$0.57 |
$5.00 |
| Lot 16 - per month |
$35.00 |
$4.55 |
$39.55 |
| Lot 17 - per month |
$55.00 |
$7.15 |
$62.15 |
| Lot 18 - per hour |
$2.65 |
$0.35 |
$3.00 |
| Lot 18 - per 8 hours |
$10.62 |
$1.38 |
$12.00 |
| Lot 18 - per month |
$50.00 |
$6.50 |
$56.50 |
| Lot 19 - per month |
$40.00 |
$5.20 |
$45.20 |
| Lot 19 - per hour |
$1.11 |
$0.14 |
$1.25 |
| Lot 20 - per hour |
$2.65 |
$0.35 |
$3.00 |
| Lot 20 - per 8 hours |
$10.62 |
$1.38 |
$12.00 |
| On-street rate - commercial/business |
$1.77 |
$0.23 |
$2.00 |
| On-street rate - hospital |
$1.77 |
$0.23 |
$2.00 |
| On-street rate - tourist |
$3.10 |
$0.40 |
$3.50 |
| Parking Lot Replacement Cost: 1-15 days |
Full cost of lot |
| Parking Lot Replacement Cost: 16-31 days |
Half cost of lot |
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Parking lot rentals
Parking lot rentals - special event rental fees
| Parking Lot Rentals |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| King Eddy - Full Day (4-12 hours) |
$500.00 |
$65.00 |
$565.00 |
| King Eddy - Half Day (4 hours or less) |
$250.00 |
$32.50 |
$282.50 |
| Gale Centre Parking Lot A - Full Day (4-12 hours) |
$1,000.00 |
$130.00 |
$1,130.00 |
| Gale Centre Parking Lot A - Half Day (4 hours or less) |
$500.00 |
$65.00 |
$565.00 |
| Gale Centre Parking Lot B - Full Day (4-12 hours) |
$500.00 |
$65.00 |
$565.00 |
| Gale Centre Parking Lot B - Half Day (4 hours or less) |
$250.00 |
$32.50 |
$282.50 |
| MacBain Centre Parking Lot A - Full Day (4-12 hours) |
$500.00 |
$65.00 |
$565.00 |
| MacBain Centre Parking Lot A - Half Day (4 hours or less) |
$250.00 |
$32.50 |
$282.50 |
| MacBain Centre Parking Lot B - Full Day (4-12 hours) |
$500.00 |
$65.00 |
$565.00 |
| MacBain Centre Parking Lot B - Half Day (4 hours or less) |
$250.00 |
$32.50 |
$282.50 |
| MacBain Skatepark Lot - Full Day (4-12 hours) |
$250.00 |
$32.50 |
$282.50 |
| MacBain Skatepark Lot - Half Day (4 hours or less) |
$125.00 |
$16.25 |
$141.25 |
| Chippawa Arena - Full Day (4-12 hours) |
$250.00 |
$32.50 |
$282.50 |
| Chippawa Arena - Half Day (4 hours or less) |
$125.00 |
$16.25 |
$141.25 |
| Chippawa Lions Park Lot - Full Day (4-12 hours) |
$250.00 |
$32.50 |
$282.50 |
| Chippawa Lions Park Lot - Half Day (4 hours or less) |
$125.00 |
$16.25 |
$141.25 |
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Parking permits
Note: Municipal Parking is regulated by a dynamic rates bylaw that can fluctuate to meet the area's needs, demands, and events and may not reflect the rates listed in this schedule.
| Permits |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Commercial Vehicle (loading permit annually) - first such vehicle |
$82.50 |
$10.73 |
$93.23 |
| Commercial Vehicle (loading permit annually) - second such vehicle-under the same registered owner as first permit |
$27.50 |
$3.58 |
$31.08 |
| Commercial Vehicle (loading permit annually) - each additional such motor vehicle under the same registered owner as the 1st and 2nd permits |
$16.50 |
$2.15 |
$18.65 |
| On-street overnight parking permit - annually |
$110.62 |
$14.38 |
$125.00 |
| Newspaper box permit - annually |
$33.00 |
N/A |
$33.00 |
| Parking meter bagging (per meter per day) - standard daily route for bagged |
$11.00 |
$1.43 |
$12.43 |
| Residential on-street permit/replacement cost |
$16.50 |
$2.15 |
$18.65 |
| Residential Convenience pass |
$35.00 |
$4.55 |
$39.55 |
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Parkland
| Parkland |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Parkland Gate Installation Application |
$1,250.00 |
N/A |
$1,250.00 |
| Parkland Access Permit (plus applicable security deposit) |
$250.00 |
N/A |
$250.00 |
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Planning fees
Notes:
- Additional fees are required for Regional Planning review of most applications
- Additional fees may be required for Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and Regional Niagara Health Department review, where applicable
- Additional fees from the Legal Department are required for applications requiring agreements and registrations of some by-laws
Community Improvement Plans
| Community Improvement Plans |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Printed copy of CIP |
$10.00 |
$1.30 |
$11.30 |
Compliance letters
| Compliance Letters |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Site Plan Compliance Letter (no fee when combined with a zoning confirmation letter) |
$245.00 |
N/A |
$245.00 |
| Environmental Request Letter (no fee when combined with a zoning confirmation letter) |
$245.00 |
N/A |
$245.00 |
| Zoning Confirmation Letter |
$245.00 |
N/A |
$245.00 |
| Zoning Review for Building Permit |
$245.00 |
N/A |
$245.00 |
| Compliance Letter (for real estate/legal transactions) |
$245.00 |
N/A |
$245.00 |
| Heritage Status Inquiry |
$245.00 |
N/A |
$245.00 |
| Telecommunication Tower Review |
$1,392.00 |
N/A |
$1,392.00 |
Environmental matters
| Environmental Matters |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Environmental Impact Study - Major Review (3 or more features) |
$2,794.00 |
N/A |
$2,794.00 |
| Environmental Impact Study - Minor Review (2 or less features) |
$2,134.00 |
N/A |
$2,134.00 |
| Environmental Impact Study - Second Submission/Addendum |
$635.00 |
N/A |
$635.00 |
| Review of Restoration Plan |
$862.00 |
N/A |
$862.00 |
| Review of Tree Preservation Plan |
$574.00 |
N/A |
$574.00 |
| Review of Monitoring Plan |
$862.00 |
N/A |
$862.00 |
Part lot control
| Part Lot Control |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Part lot control semi-detached/on-street townhouse units for the first lot/block |
$1,611.00 |
N/A |
$1,611.00 |
| Part Lot Control - each additional lot/block |
$533.00 |
N/A |
$533.00 |
| Part Lot Control - all other types for the first lot |
$2,261.00 |
N/A |
$2,261.00 |
| Deeming by-law (no fee when combined with a zoning amendment) |
$1,287.00 |
N/A |
$1,287.00 |
Preconsultation
| Preconsultation |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Preconsultation Fee (consent) |
$1,611.00 |
N/A |
$1,611.00 |
| All other applications (includes concurrent consent & site plan requests) |
$3119.00 |
N/A |
$3,119.00 |
| More than two (2) submissions of a concept for review/preparation of a second checklist |
$1,611.00 for each subsequent submission |
N/A |
$1,611.00 for each subsequent submission |
Publications
| Publications |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Official Plan |
$43.00 |
$5.59 |
$48.59 |
| Zoning By-Law 79-200 (as amended) |
$43.00 |
$5.59 |
$48.59 |
| Photocopying - 4 pages or more - black & white |
$0.28 |
$0.04 |
$0.32 |
Public notification
| Public Notification |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Mailing Re-notification |
$425.00 |
N/A |
$425.00 |
| Reassessment requiring a further report |
$1,061.00 |
N/A |
$1,061.00 |
| Newspaper re-notification ($600 deposit payable with application) |
Actual Cost |
N/A |
Actual Cost
|
Site plan amendment
| Site Plan Amendment |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| High Rise Buildings (greater than 10 storeys) |
$13,522.00 |
N/A |
$13,522.00 |
| All Other Lands |
$10,289.00 |
N/A |
$10,289.00 |
| Amendment to Site Plan Agreement |
$3,444.00 |
N/A |
$3,444.00 |
| Site Plan Resubmission (after 2 submissions within 1 year of original application) |
$3,444.00 for each subsequent submission |
N/A |
$3,444.00 for each subsequent submission |
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Planning - Committee of adjustment
| Committee of Adjustment |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Consent Application |
$4,745.00 |
N/A |
$4,745.00 |
| Consent Application - for the same lands |
$963.00 |
N/A |
$963.00 |
| Consent Application - to separate two existing units |
$3,872.00 |
N/A |
$3,872.00 |
| Minor Variance |
$2,240.00 |
N/A |
$2,240.00 |
| Concurrent Consent/Minor Variance Application |
$5,034.00 |
N/A |
$5,034.00 |
| Change of Conditions |
$808.00 |
N/A |
$808.00 |
| Re-notification/Rescheduling (consent/minor variance) |
$432.00 |
N/A |
$432.00 |
| Calling of a Special Meeting |
$589.00 |
N/A |
$589.00 |
| Condition - Boulevard Street Tree fee |
$600.00 |
N/A |
$600.00 |
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Planning - Official plan and zoning
Notes:
- Additional fees are required for Regional Planning review of most applications
- Additional fees may be required for Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and Regional Niagara Health Department review, where applicable
- Additional fees from the Legal Department are required for applications requiring agreements and registrations of some by-laws
Official Plan amendment
| Official Plan Amendment |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Major (review of 4 or more studies) |
$25,356.00 |
N/A |
$25,356.00 |
| Standard (under 4 studies) |
$19,162.00 |
N/A |
$19,162.00 |
| More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review |
$1,611.00 for each subsequent submission |
N/A |
$1,611.00 for each subsequent submission |
| Aggregate Resource Extraction |
Full Cost Recovery ($16,974.00 deposit) |
N/A |
Full Cost Recovery ($16,974.00 deposit) |
| Secondary Plan - Privately Initiated |
$15,469.00 |
N/A |
$15,469.00 |
|
Urban Area Boundary Expansion 0-40 ha expansion
(Refer to notes)
|
$150,000.00 |
N/A |
$150,000.00 |
|
Urban Area Boundary Expansion 40-100 ha expansion
(Refer to notes)
|
$200,000.00 |
N/A |
$200,000.00 |
|
Urban Area Boundary Expansion 100-250 ha expansion
(Refer to notes)
|
$250,000.00 |
N/A |
$250,000.00 |
Urban Area Boundary Expansion notes:
- Any application for an Urban Area Boundary Expansion listed above, will require a $100,000 deposit to cover the cost of any peer reviews and Ontario Land Tribunal fees. Any additional fees above & beyond the initial $100,000 will be charged to the applicant.
- Anything greater than 250 ha would be the $250,000 fee + the corresponding fee amount above, reflecting the size requested.
- The cost of any third-party servicing modelling will be at the expense of the applicant.
Official Plan and zoning by-law amendment (combined)
| Official Plan & Zoning By-Law Amendment (Combined) |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| High Rise Buildings (greater than 10 storeys) |
$36,461.00 |
N/A |
$36,461.00 |
| Combined Major (4 or more full studies required for review of the application) |
$32,149.00 |
N/A |
$32,149.00 |
| Combined Standard |
$26,760.00 |
N/A |
$26,760.00 |
| More than 2 submissions of plans & studies for review |
$2,689.00 for each subsequent submission |
N/A |
$2,689.00 for each subsequent submission |
Regional official plan amendment
| Regional Official Plan Amendment |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Regional Official Plan Amendment |
$20,828.00 |
N/A |
$20,828.00 |
| ROPA: Urban Area Boundary Expansion |
$64,648.00 |
N/A |
$64,648.00 |
| ROPA: To establish pit or quarry |
$130,769.00 |
N/A |
$130,769.00 |
Zoning by-law amendment
| Zoning By-Law Amendment |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| High Rise Hotels (10 Storeys or more) |
$21,061.00 |
N/A |
$21,061.00 |
| Complex (review of 4 or more studies required for the application) |
$19,455.00 |
N/A |
$19,455.00 |
| Standard |
$14,601.00 |
N/A |
$14,601.00 |
| Minor (PJR only) |
$9,535.00 |
N/A |
$9,535.00 |
| Request for a Minister's Zoning Order (MZO)/Review of Ministry Initiated MZO |
$13,469.00 |
N/A |
$13,469.00 |
| Request to lift a Holding (H) Regulation |
$2,261.00 |
N/A |
$2,261.00 |
| More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review |
$1,611.00 for each subsequent submission |
N/A |
$1,611.00 for each subsequent submission |
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Planning - Plan of condo/subdivision
Notes:
- Additional fees are required for Regional Planning review of most applications
- Additional fees may be required for Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and Regional Niagara Health Department review, where applicable
- Additional fees from the Legal Department are required for applications requiring agreements and registrations of some by-laws
Plan of condominium
| Plan of Condominium |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Vacant Land Condominium (VLC) |
$15,183.00 |
N/A |
$15,183.00 |
| Plus per dwelling unit fee |
$26.00 |
N/A |
$26.00 |
| Conversion |
$12,935.00 |
N/A |
$12,935.00 |
| Standard/Common Element |
$13,665.00 |
N/A |
$13,665.00 |
| Extension of Draft Plan |
$2,785.00 |
N/A |
$2,785.00 |
| Modification of Draft Plan - Vacant Land Condominium |
$4,339.00 |
N/A |
$4,339.00 |
| Modification of Draft Plan - Standard/Conversion |
$4,339.00 |
N/A |
$4,339.00 |
| Exemption to Condominium Draft Plan Approval |
$3,234.00 |
N/A |
$3,234.00 |
| More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review |
$7,535.00 for each subsequent submission |
N/A |
$7,535.00 for each subsequent submission |
Note: Municipal Works - Administration Fee - 3.75% and Inspection Fee - 3.10% (on construction value)
Plan of subdivision
| Plan of Subdivision |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Draft Plan (Base fee) |
$19,312.00 |
N/A |
$19,312.00 |
| Plus per dwelling unit fee |
$26.00 |
N/A |
$26.00 |
| Modifications to Draft Plan Approval |
$6,236.00 |
N/A |
$6,236.00 |
| Extension to Draft Plan Approval |
$3,288.00 |
N/A |
$3,288.00 |
| More than two (2) submissions of plans & studies for review |
$9,157.00 |
N/A |
$9,157.00 |
Note: Municipal Works - Administration Fee - 3.75% and Inspection Fee - 3.10% (on construction value)
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Playing fields
| Multi-Purposes Artificial Turf Field |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Residential minor/youth sport organization |
$85.79 |
$11.15 |
$96.94 |
| Non-residential minor/youth sport organization |
$106.36 |
$13.83 |
$120.19 |
| Resident Adult not-for-profit, sport organization |
$123.89 |
$16.11 |
$140.00 |
| Non-resident Adult not-for-profit, sport organization |
$159.68 |
$20.76 |
$180.44 |
| Playing Fields |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Track - exclusive use (Oakes Park) per day |
$31.97 |
$4.16 |
$36.13 |
| A Category Playing Fields per hour |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Resident youth |
$5.50 |
$0.72 |
$6.22 |
| Non-resident youth |
$13.00 |
$1.69 |
$14.69 |
| Resident adult |
$13.50 |
$1.76 |
$15.26 |
| Non-resident adult |
$22.50 |
$2.93 |
$25.43 |
| B Category Playing Fields per hour |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Resident youth |
$4.35 |
$0.57 |
$4.92 |
| Non-resident youth |
$10.00 |
$1.30 |
$11.30 |
| Resident adult |
$9.50 |
$1.24 |
$10.74 |
| Non-resident adult |
$20.00 |
$2.60 |
$22.60 |
| C Category Playing Fields per hour |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Resident youth |
$3.25 |
$0.42 |
$3.67 |
| Non-resident youth |
$7.00 |
$0.91 |
$7.91 |
| Resident adult |
$7.50 |
$0.98 |
$8.48 |
Tournament Day Rate (day=10 hours/field) |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Resident youth |
$61.61 |
$8.01 |
$69.62 |
| Non-resident youth |
$123.21 |
$16.02 |
$139.23 |
| Resident adult |
$86.25 |
$11.21 |
$97.46 |
| Non-resident adult |
$246.42 |
$32.03 |
$278.45 |
| Lighting |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Lighting - one hour |
$25.85 |
$3.36 |
$29.21 |
| Lighting - two hours |
$43.10 |
$5.60 |
$48.70 |
| Lighting - per four hour block |
$86.17 |
$11.20 |
$97.37 |
| Lighting (youth per evening) |
$41.58 |
$5.41 |
$46.99 |
Niagara Falls Youth Users
Qualify for a reduced rate: 50% off the regular hourly rate
- Niagara Falls based youth organization
- Registered youth sport with an Ontario governing body
- Documentation must be provided to staff for approval
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Pool permits under the pool by-law
| Pool Permit under Pool By-law |
Deposit |
Permit Fee |
| Seasonal |
N/A |
$78.00 Flat Fee |
| Above Ground |
$500.00 |
$236.00 Flat Fee |
| In Ground |
$750.00 |
$236.00 Flat Fee |
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Private sewer lateral cleaning
| Private Sewer Lateral Cleaning |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Monday to Sunday (exclusive of observed holidays) between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm |
$229.67 |
N/A |
$229.67 |
| Monday to Sunday (exclusive of observed holidays) between 7:00 pm and 8:00 am |
$475.21 |
N/A |
$475.21 |
| Observed Holiday |
$567.40 |
N/A |
$567.40 |
| "No action", cancellation or false alarm (exclusive of observed holidays) |
$100.00 |
N/A |
$100.00 |
| Video inspection of a private sewer service (only during times as per line 1 above) free once annually. All other requests will be charged as per lines 1 and 2 above |
one free annually |
N/A |
one free annually |
| Copy of DVD of video |
$10.00 |
$1.30 |
$11.30 |
| High pressure flushing of sewer lateral from maintenance hole/property line at City's direction or requirement |
Actual Costs |
Note: All work is invoiced to the requester after the work is complete. Payment can be made by cash, cheque or credit online.
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Road permits, site alteration permits, and special event permits
| Oversize/Overweight Load Permits |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Oversize/overweight load permit - single trip |
$100.00 |
$13.00 |
$113.00 |
| Oversize/overweight load permit - annually |
$300.00 |
$39.00 |
$339.00 |
| Road Occupancy Permit |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Application - Road Only (plus applicable security deposit) - includes administration and inspection |
$350.00 |
N/A |
$350.00 |
| Application - Water (plus applicable security deposit) - includes administration and inspection |
$600.00 |
N/A |
$600.00 |
| Application - Sewer (plus applicable security deposit) - includes administration and inspection |
$600.00 |
N/A |
$600.00 |
| Application - Sewer and Water (plus applicable security deposit) - includes administration and inspection |
$950.00 |
N/A |
$950.00 |
| Detailed Traffic Control Plan and/or Detour Route Plan Review |
$150.00 |
N/A |
$150.00 |
| Additional Inspection Fee (on construction value) |
3.10% |
N/A |
Varies |
| Special Event Permits |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Special Event Application (small) |
$200.00 |
$26.00 |
$226.00 |
| Special Event Application (medium) |
$500.00 |
$65.00 |
$565.00 |
| Special Event Application (large) |
$750.00 |
$97.50 |
$847.50 |
| Site Alteration Permit |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Application (plus applicable security deposit) |
$200.00 |
N/A |
$200.00 |
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Sidewalk cafe licences
| Sidewalk Cafes |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Application for Sidewalk Café - 3 year licence (as per Council October 1, 2024) |
$200.00 |
N/A |
$200.00 |
| Sidewalk Café Licensing Fee per annum (to a maximum of $2,500) |
$15.00/m² of licensed area |
N/A |
$15.00/m² of licensed area |
| Annual Sidewalk Café - Renewal fee |
$150.00 |
N/A |
$150.00 |
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Sign permits, variances, and amendments under the sign by-law
Note: Refer to the "Building Permits - Designated Structures" fee section for signs designated under the Ontario Building Code.
| Sign Permits under Sign By-law |
Permit Fee |
| Signs - under 10 m2 |
$236.00 Flat Fee |
| Signs - 10 m2 or more |
$367.00 Flat Fee |
| Sign By-Law Variances and Amendments |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Sign by-law Variance (no fee when combined with a zoning amendment) |
$2,47.00 |
N/A |
$2,470.00 |
| Sign by-law Amendment (no fee when combined with a zoning confirmation letter) |
$6,574.00 |
N/A |
$6,574.00 |
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Subdivision and vacant land condominium, deposits, and administrative
The following fees are administered through the Municipal Works Department - Engineering Division
| Subdivision & Vacant Land Condominium and Deposits |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Administration Fee (on construction value) |
3.75% |
N/A |
Varies |
| Inspection Fee (on construction value) |
3.10% |
N/A |
Varies |
| Pre-Servicing Agreement Fee |
$500.00 |
N/A |
$500.00 |
| Street Lighting Inspection Fee (ea. Lights, 3rd Party Inspection) |
$160.00 |
N/A |
$160.00 |
| Boulevard Street Tree Fee (ea) |
$600.00 |
N/A |
$600.00 |
| Cash in-lieu of Survey Monumentation (see below) |
| Vertical Monumentation |
|
|
|
| < 10 Ha |
$600.00 |
N/A |
Varies |
| 10 Ha to 20 Ha |
$1,200.00 |
N/A |
Varies |
| Each Additional Ha |
$600.00 |
N/A |
Varies |
| Horizontal Monumentation |
| < 5 Ha |
$400.00 |
N/A |
Varies |
| 5 Ha to 10 Ha |
$800.00 |
N/A |
Varies |
| Each Additional Ha |
$400.00 |
N/A |
Varies |
| Lot Grading Deposit (ea. Lot/Unit - Max $50,000.00) |
$1,000.00 |
N/A |
Varies |
| As Constructed Plan Deposit (ea. Lot/Unit - Max $20,000.00) |
$1,000.00 |
N/A |
Varies |
| Administrative |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Full Size Prints - Black & White |
$4.42 |
$0.57 |
$4.99 |
| Full Size Prints - Colour |
$8.85 |
$1.15 |
$10.00 |
| Photocopies (per page): Letter (colour) |
$0.50 |
$0.07 |
$0.57 |
| Photocopies (per page): Legal (colour) |
$0.75 |
$0.10 |
$0.85 |
| Photocopies (per page): Ledger (colour) |
$1.00 |
$0.13 |
$1.13 |
| Photocopies (per page): Letter (black & white) |
$0.30 |
$0.04 |
$0.34 |
| Photocopies (per page): Legal (black & white) |
$0.40 |
$0.05 |
$0.45 |
| Photocopies (per page): Ledger (black & white) |
$0.50 |
$0.07 |
$0.57 |
| Letters of Compliance |
$200.00 |
$26.00 |
$226.00 |
| NEW: Digital Engineering Drawing Records Fee per search |
$75.00 |
N/A |
$75.00 |
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Tax information
| Tax Information |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Tax Certificate per property |
$75.00 |
N/A |
$75.00 |
| Rush Tax Certificates |
$125.00 |
N/A |
$125.00 |
| Tax Information per property |
$45.00 |
N/A |
$45.00 |
| Registration Fees - Mortgage Letter |
$50.00 |
N/A |
$50.00 |
| Registration Fees - Debt Farm Letter |
$50.00 |
N/A |
$50.00 |
| Registration Fees - Final Letter |
$50.00 |
N/A |
$50.00 |
| Tax Sale by Public Tender (at point of advertisement) |
$500.00 |
N/A |
$500.00 |
| Interest/Penalty on Tax Arrears |
1.25% |
N/A |
1.25% |
| Extension Agreements |
$500.00 |
N/A |
$500.00 |
| Personal Tax Information Copy - Current Year |
no charge |
N/A |
no charge |
| Personal Tax Information Copy - One Year and prior |
$15.00 |
N/A |
$15.00 |
| Personal Tax Information Copy - Prior to 1990 |
$100.00 |
N/A |
$100.00 |
| Mortgage Company Administration Fee |
$15 |
N/A |
$15 |
| Tax Bill Reprint |
$20.00 |
N/A |
$20.00 |
| Transfer Fee to tax account - internal |
$35.00 |
N/A |
$35.00 |
| Transfer Fee to tax account - external |
$50.00 |
N/A |
$50.00 |
| Refund Credit on Tax Account (first time free) |
$25.00 |
N/A |
$25.00 |
| Transfer to/from water account (first time free) |
$25.00 |
N/A |
$25.00 |
| Transfer to/from tax account (first time free) |
$25.00 |
N/A |
$25.00 |
| Tax Reminder Notices |
$5.00 |
N/A |
$5.00 |
| Returned Cheque Fee - per account |
$40.00 |
N/A |
$40.00 |
| Ownership Change Request |
$30.00 |
N/A |
$30.00 |
| New Roll Creation |
$40.00 |
N/A |
$40.00 |
| 357/358 Application Fee |
$15.00 |
N/A |
$15.00 |
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Traffic
| Traffic/Engineering Information |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| 8 hour intersection traffic count - per location |
$315.00 |
$40.95 |
$355.95 |
| 24 hour automatic traffic recorder (ATR) - per location |
$135.00 |
$17.55 |
$152.55 |
| 24 hour speed study (ATR) - per location |
$250.00 |
$32.50 |
$282.50 |
| 4 day automatic traffic recorder (ATR), speed/volume/class - per location |
$400.00 |
$52.00 |
$452.00 |
| 7 day automatic traffic recorder (ATR), speed/volume/class - per location |
$700.00 |
$91.00 |
$791.00 |
| Disabled Parking Sign |
$40.00 |
$5.20 |
$45.20 |
| Disabled Parking tab - ($300 fine) |
$20.00 |
$2.60 |
$22.60 |
| Six foot telespar post & base |
$60.00 |
$7.80 |
$67.80 |
| Ten foot telespar post and base |
$70.00 |
$9.10 |
$79.10 |
| "Slow down" lawn sign and base |
$25.00 |
$3.25 |
$28.25 |
| 24 hour automatic traffic recorder (ATR) - season - approx. 150 locations |
$1,500.00 |
$195.00 |
$1,695.00 |
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Water accounts and bills
| Water Accounts |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| New Account Set Up Fee |
$30.00 |
N/A |
$30.00 |
| Collection Charge - overdue water bills |
$30.00 |
N/A |
$30.00 |
| Water Information per property |
$20.00 |
N/A |
$20.00 |
| Meter Data Fee |
$30.00 |
N/A |
$30.00 |
| Administration Fee for Water Arrears Transferred to Outside Collection Agency |
$35.00 |
N/A |
$35.00 |
| Water Bill Reprint |
$20.00 |
N/A |
$20.00 |
| Water Bill Statement of Account - Current Year |
No charge |
N/A |
$0.00 |
| Water Bill Statement of Account - One Year and Prior |
$15.00 |
N/A |
$15.00 |
| Transfer Fee between accounts (first time free) |
$25.00 |
N/A |
$25.00 |
| Transfer to/from tax (first time free) |
$25.00 |
N/A |
$25.00 |
| Return Cheque Fee - per account |
$40.00 |
N/A |
$40.00 |
| Refund on Credit on Water Account (first time free) |
$25.00 |
N/A |
$25.00 |
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Water, wastewater and modeling fees
| Water |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Bulk Water Rate (per cubic meter) |
$2.40 |
N/A |
$2.40 |
| NEW: Bulk Water Rate (per cubic meter) - credit card payment |
$2.52 |
N/A |
$2.52 |
| Bulk Water Distribution System - purchase card |
$15.00 |
N/A |
$15.00 |
| Installation of Water Service - any size |
Actual Cost |
| City supervised tapping fees: 3/4"-5/8" up to & including 2" service |
$165.54 |
N/A |
$165.54 |
| City supervised tapping fees: 4" and up |
$533.07 |
N/A |
$533.07 |
| City supervised tapping fees: after hours |
fee per size (above) + applicable overtime at cost |
| Fail to be ready for appointment |
$100.00 |
N/A |
$100.00 |
| Exercise and Operate Curb Stop or Property Valve |
$100.64 |
N/A |
$100.64 |
| Hydrant Flushing/Testing: per hydrant |
$100.64 |
N/A |
$100.64 |
| Sanitary Sewer Diversion Rebate Application |
$150.00 |
N/A |
$150.00 |
| Arrears Disconnection or Connection Fee |
$100.00 |
N/A |
$100.00 |
| Miscellaneous - Water/Wastewater |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Water and Wastewater backflow and meter rental fee |
$150.00 |
N/A |
$150.00 |
| Charge after 14 days and every additional 14 days thereafter |
$150.00 |
N/A |
$150.00 |
| Administrative - Invoicing |
$50.00 |
N/A |
$50.00 |
| Sanitary, Storm or Water Model - Assessments |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Small scale development and simple modeling |
$2,000.00 |
$260.00 |
$2,260.00 |
| Mid-scale development and medium complexity modeling |
$4,000.00 |
$520.00 |
$4,520.00 |
| Large scale development and high complexity modeling |
$7,500.00 |
$975.00 |
$8,475.00 |
| Special modeling services |
Case by case pricing |
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Water meters
| New Install Meter |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| NEW: 5/8" x 3/4" MACH 10 Complete |
$805.10 |
$104.66 |
$909.76 |
| NEW: 5/8" x 3/4" MACH 10 Meter Only |
$453.84 |
$59.00 |
$512.84 |
| NEW: 3/4" MACH 10 Complete |
$875.10 |
$113.76 |
$988.86 |
| NEW: 3/4" MACH 10 Meter Only |
$523.84 |
$68.10 |
$591.94 |
| NEW: 1" MACH 10 Complete |
$1,032.90 |
$134.28 |
$1,167.18 |
| NEW: 1" MACH 10 Meter Only |
$681.64 |
$88.61 |
$770.25 |
| NEW: 1.5" MACH 10 Complete |
$1,316.35 |
$171.13 |
$1,487.48 |
| NEW: 1.5" MACH 10 Meter Only |
$1,667.61 |
$216.79 |
$1,884.40 |
| 2" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter |
$2,196.10 |
$285.49 |
$2,481.59 |
| 3" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter |
$5,426.91 |
$705.50 |
$6,132.41 |
| 4" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter |
$6,846.87 |
$890.09 |
$7,736.96 |
| 6" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter |
$10,282.21 |
$1,336.69 |
$11,618.90 |
| 8" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter |
$14,263.54 |
$1,854.26 |
$16,117.80 |
| 10" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter |
$17,663.17 |
$2,296.21 |
$19,959.38 |
| 12" MACH 10 Ultrasonic Meter |
$21,063.70 |
$2,738.28 |
$23,801.98 |
| 6 x 8" compound |
Actual Cost |
| 4" to 10" protectus |
Actual Cost |
| R900 Wall Mount Transmitter |
$428.78 |
$55.74 |
$484.52 |
| R900 Pit Mount Transmitter |
$526.88 |
$68.49 |
$595.37 |
| R900 RF Pit Mount Antenna |
$240.56 |
$31.27 |
$271.83 |
| NEW: Wire Repair |
$99.67 |
$12.96 |
$112.63 |
| Wire Replacement |
$222.62 |
$28.94 |
$251.56 |
| Other Water Meter Fees |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Charge for application to change meter size |
$150.00 |
N/A |
$150.00 |
| NEW: Deposit for 3rd Party Meter Testing (up to 1") |
$100.00 |
N/A |
$100.00 |
| 3rd Party Meter Testing/ Verification (up to 1") |
At cost |
| Water Meter Inspection |
$50.00 |
N/A |
$50.00 |
| Fail to be ready for pre-scheduled meter repair by City Staff |
At cost |
| Water Meter Tampering Fee (plus new install meter cost and estimated water theft) |
$500.00 |
N/A |
$500.00 |
Notes:
Meter loaned with Back Flow Preventor for approved hydrant consumption: Damage to meter or backflow preventer cost.
Charges for meters found on by-pass:
- By-pass opened with the consent of the City will be charged using the average estimated daily consumption based on annual consumption x number of days on by-pass
- By-pass opened or meter removed, tampered or illegal will be charged (a) x 3 penalty rate
- If no previous consumption is recorded, a similarly sized meter/similar use will be used at the Engineer's discretion to calculate average daily consumption and charge at (b) rate
Water Meter Tampering is a $500.00 fee, plus the cost of the water meter replacement and the estimated consumption loss.
Normal working hours shall mean Monday to Friday (exclusive of observed holidays) between 7:00 am and 2:00 pm.
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Water rates
Note: Rates displayed assume payment on or before the due date. Payments received subsequent to due dates are subject to a Late Payment Charge of 1.25% to be added to the water account at the beginning of each month. The Municipal Act provides the City with the authority to transfer unpaid water/sewer charges to the property tax account of the owner. A processing fee of $30 is charged on each account transferred to taxes due to non-payment.
|
Consumption Charge
|
Rate |
| Water |
$1.490 per cubic meter |
| Sewer |
$2.010 per cubic meter |
Rate table for monthly service charges
| Meter Size |
Water Fee |
Sewer Fee |
| 15 millimeters (5/8") |
$25.61 |
$33.76 |
| 18 millimeters (3/4") |
$25.61 |
$33.76 |
| 25 millimeters (1") |
$42.25 |
$55.70 |
| 37 millimeters (1 1/2") |
$104.99 |
$138.41 |
| 50 millimeters (2") |
$192.05 |
$253.19 |
| 75 millimeters (3") |
$358.49 |
$472.62 |
| 100 millimeters (4") |
$620.95 |
$818.65 |
| 150 millimeters (6") |
$1,216.30 |
$1,603.55 |
| 200 millimeters (8") |
$2,029.30 |
$2,675.39 |
| 250 millimeters (10") |
$2,912.71 |
$3,840.07 |
Flat rate table for monthly service charges
| Monthly Charges |
Water Fee |
Sewer Fee |
| Flat rate monthly charges |
$53.69 |
$61.17 |
| Flat rate new construction monthly charges |
$26.93 |
$28.40 |
| Residential reluctant monthly charges |
$161.07 |
$183.51 |
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Water shut off and turn on
| Water Shut Off and Turn On |
Fee |
HST |
Total |
| Shutting off or turning on water supply during normal working hours |
$100.64 |
N/A |
$100.64 |
| Shutting off or turning on water supply outside normal working hours |
$297.65 |
N/A |
$297.65 |
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