2009-056 provide for the imposition of fees or charges (Fees and Charges By-law)THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
BY-LAW NO. 2009-056
A By-law of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
to provide for the imposition of fees or charges
(Fees and Charges By-law)
WHEREAS Section 8 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended
provides the powers of a municipality under this or any other Act shall be interpreted
broadly so as to confer broad authority on the municipality to enable the municipality to
govern its affairs as it considers appropriate and to enhance the municipality's ability to
respond to municipal issues;
AND WHEREAS Section 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended
provides that a municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural
person for the purpose of exercising its authority under this or any other Act.
AND WHEREAS Part XII, Section 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25,
as amended, authorizes a municipality to pass by-laws imposing fees or charges on
persons, for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it; for costs
payable by it for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of any other
municipality or local board; and for the use of its property including property under its
control;
AND WHEREAS Section 391(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c.25, as
amended, provides that a municipality may impose a fee or charge for capital costs
related to services or activities on persons not receiving an immediate benefit from the
services or activities but who will receive a benefit at some later point in time;
AND WHEREAS Section 11(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended, provides that a municipality may pass by-laws respecting matters relating to
waste management;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
deems it necessary to levy waste management charges to finance the annual estimates
for waste management;
AND WHEREAS Section 11(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended, provides that a municipality may pass by-laws respecting matters relating to
public utilities;
AND WHEREAS The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte operates and
maintaines communal tile beds hereinafter referred to as the "sewage works";
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
deems it necessary to impose a sewer service charge upon those lands that derive a
benefit from the sewage works;
AND WHEREAS The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte operates and
maintains municipal water systems;
AND WHEREAS Section 398(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended, provides the Treasurer of a local municipality may add charges imposed by
the municipality under Part XII of the said Act to the tax roll for the property to which the
public utility was supplied and collect them in the same manner as municipal taxes;
AND WHEREAS Section 69(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, c.P.13, as amended,
provides that a municipality may establish a tariff of fees for the processing of
applications;
AND WHEREAS Section 7(1) of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23, as
amended, authorizes a municipal Council to pass by-laws requiring the payment of fees
on applications for and on the issuance of permits, requiring the payment of fees for
maintenance inspections, and prescribing the amounts of the fees;
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AND WHEREAS Section 5(0.1) of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O.
1997, c.4, as amended, authorizes a municipality to establish, maintain and operate a
fire department for all or any part of the municipality.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
enacts as follows:
1. That this By-law be known as the "Fees and Charges By-law".
2. That the following Schedules, attached hereto, form part of this By-law:
Schedule A
Schedule B
Schedule C
Schedule D
Schedule E
Schedule F
Schedule G
Schedule H
Schedule I
Schedule J
Schedule K
Administration
Building
Fire
Recreation and Community Services
Planning
Transportation
Sewer
Treasury
Waste Management
Water
Municipal Law Enforcement
3. That Appendix 1" attached hereto lists services and fees imposed under
separate by-laws, Acts, Ontario Regulations.
4. Any person desirous of using those services or property of the Township of Oro-
Medonte described in Schedules "A" to and including "J" shall pay the fee set out
opposite the description or name of the particular service or property, as shown
in Schedules "A" to and including "J".
5. Despite the provision of Section 4, Council or its delegated authority may, in its
discretion upon application to it, waive or reduce the fees set out in Schedules
"A" to and including "J" for any person, on a one time or on a continuing basis.
6. All fees payable under this by-law shall be payable in advance of providing the
service except for:
a) emergency services;
b) actions taken by the Township of Oro-Medonte to rectify failures or by-law
infractions on the part of a resident;
c) specific fees prescribed in Schedule "E" (Planning) to this by-law; in which
case the fee payable will be in arrears and invoiced subsequent to the
service or activity provided.
7. If for any reason fees owing under this by-law remain unpaid after 30 days, same
shall bear interest at the rate of 1.25% per month until paid in full. In addition to
any interest owing, each payment that is not paid when due, shall bear an
administrative penalty of $25.00.
8. Where a deposit is required under this by-law for services rendered by the
Township, and actual costs exceed the deposited amount, such costs shall be
deemed to be fees owing under this by-law and Section 7 of this by-law shall
pertain to such outstanding costs.
9. Any fees that are owing to the Township of Oro-Medonte and that are unpaid are
a debt to the Township of Oro-Medonte and, together with all interest and
penalties accrued thereupon, may be collected by the Township of Oro-Medonte
by action or may be collected by the Township of Oro-Medonte on its behalf or
may be collected in like manner as taxes.
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10. Should any Section, subsection, clause, paragraph or provision of this By-law,
including any part of the Schedules to this By-law, be declared by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the
By-law as a whole or any part thereof, other than the provision or part of the
Schedule so declared to be invalid.
11. That By-laws 2008-065, 2008-108, 2008-149, 2009-035 and 2009-036, are
hereby repealed in their entirety.
12. Any other By-law or part thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this By-law is
hereby repealed.
13. That this By-law shall take effect on the final passing thereof.
BY-LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 13TH DAY OF MAY, 2009.
BY-LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 13TH DAY OF MAY,
2009.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
,H
J. Dlduhlas Irwin
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SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NO. 2009-056
ADMINISTRATION
1. Compliance Reports (subject to 5 day turnaround time)
(a) Building Information
$50.00
(b) Septic Information
$50.00
(c) Environmental
$50.00
(d) Subdivision Information
$50.00
(e) Zoning Information
$50.00
(f) Development Charge/Lot Levy Information
$20.00
2. Documents
(a) Fire & Emergency Services Master Plan (Background material) $20.00
(b) Official Plan $53.50
(c) Zoning By-law $42.80
(d) Recreation Master Plan $40.00
3. History Association Books
Note: All books are sold on behalf of the Oro-Medonte History Association.
Prices are inclusive of GST.
(a) Bayview Memorial Park $1.50
(b) Hills of Oro $3.00
(c) Kith 'n Kin $37.00
(d) Knox Presbyterian Church $3.15
(e) Medonte A Township Remembered $37.00 (retail)
(f) Monty Leigh Remembers
(g) Oro African Church
(h) Recent Past
(i) Story of Oro
(j) Visible Past
4. Line Fence Dispute Administration Fee
5. Livestock Claims Administration Fee
1 st claim in any calendar year
2nd or subsequent claim in any calendar year
Veterinarian's Report
6. Maps
Planning
(a) 11 " x 17"
(b) Oversize
(c) Plotter
(d) Township Road Map
7. Miscellaneous
(a) Assessment Information (floppy disk)
(b) Encroachment Agreements
- Application Fee
- Annual Fee
(c) Photocopies - for all departments - Black and White
- Colour
(d) Township Flag
(e) Township Pins
8. Municipal Address Signage
(a) Sign Posts
(b) Municipal Address Sign
$29.91 (wholesale)
$8.35
$15.00 (retail)
$9.00 (wholesale)
$8.35
$13.65
$17.85
$30.00/call
$0.00
$60.00
Township Cost
$5.00
$10.00
$10.00/linear foot
($5.00 minimum)
$10.00
$300.00
$700.00
$100.00
$.30/page
$.50/page
$57.00
$3.00
$ 7.00
$15.00
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SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NO. 2009-056 - ADMINISTRATION continued...
9. Land Purchase Request
Administration Fee (non-refundable) $250.00
Deposit Upon Council's Approval $5,000.00
10. Additional Costs Incurred
When the Township takes actions to rectify failures, by-law infractions or
situations created by, or on behalf of a person or company, such person or
company shall be responsible for all costs including the cost of staff time,
equipment expenses and other expenses incurred by the Township. The
party responsible shall be invoiced for all costs. The minimum invoice shall
not be for less than three hours of time.
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SCHEDULE "B" TO BY-LAW NO. 2009-056
BUILDING
1. Calculation of Permit Fees
1.1. Permit fees shall be calculated based on the formula given below, unless
otherwise specified in the schedule. The minimum fee for a permit shall be
$75.00.
Permit Fee = Service Index (SI) x Total floor area (A)
Floor area (A) is measure to the outer face of exterior walls and to the centre
of party walls or demising walls, except when calculating partition work.
2. Permit Fees
Service Index (SI
2.1. Building Classification & Construction: $ /ft2 $1M
Group A, B, D, & E (Assembly, Institutional,
Business & Mercantile Occupancies)
a) New Construction 0.66 7.10
b) Renovation/ Alteration 0.28 3.01
Group C (Residential Occupancies)
a) New Construction
0.80
8.61
b) Basement / Crawl Space
0.27
2.90
c) Renovation /Alteration
0.30
3.25
d) Accessory Building / Garage (Minimum $ 200.00)
0.40
Group F (Industrial Occupancies)
a) New Construction
0.45
4.84
b) Renovation / Alteration
0.22
2.37
Agricultural Buildings (Maximum $ 800.00)
0.20
2.15
2.2. Other Miscellaneous Work:
Flat Rate
Portable Buildings
$
300.00
Placement Permit (Minimum 6 months) (plus security)
$
100.00
Tents - Up to 2,420 ft2
$
100.00
- Over 2,420 ft2
$
150.00
Wood Deck / Porch / Veranda - Up to 200 ft2
$
150.00
- Over 200 ft2
$
250.00
Demolition - Class "A" (see Building B
y-law)
$
75.00
- Class "B" (see Building B
y-law)
$
200.00
Change of Use (No construction proposed)
$
75.00
Moving or Relocating a Building (plus security)
$
100.00
Solid or fuel fired appliance (fireplace/wood stove)
$
75.00
Billboard Sign
$
150.00
Designated Structure under the OBC
$
150.00
2.3. Plumbing & Drain Components: Fee per Fixture
Plumbing Fixtures as per OBC Tables (Minimum $ 75.00) $ 7.50
2.4. Sewage System: Flat Rate
Septic Size Verification
$
100.00
Holding Tank (Class 5)
$
250.00
Leaching pit (Class 2)
$
100.00
Sewage System Permit
$
400.00
Septic Bed Replacement
$
250.00
Septic Tank Replacement
$
100.00
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SCHEDULE "B" TO BY-LAW NO. 2009-056 - BUILDING continued...
2.5. Miscellaneous: Flat Rate
Transfer Permit (to new owner) $ 75.00
Re-inspection Fee / Final Inspection $ 75.00
L.L.B.O. inspection & letters for occupant loads $ 100.00
Permit Revision (in addition to applicable permit fees) $ 75.00
File Search $ 50.00
Annual file maintenance fee $ 50.00
Applicable on permits not granted a provisional occupancy
after two (2) years subsequent to permit issuance.
3. Refund of Permit Fees
3.1. Pursuant to this by-law, the portion of the total calculated permit fees that may
be refunded shall be a percentage of the total fees payable under this by-law,
calculated as follows in regard to functions undertaken by the municipality:
a) 80% if administrative function only have been performed;
b) 45% if administrative and plans examination functions have been
performed;
c) 35% if the permit has been issued and no field inspections have been
performed subsequent to permit issuance; or
d) 0% if any field inspections have been performed subsequent to permit
issuance.
3.2. The permit fee shall be returned to the person named on the fee receipt, unless
such person advises the Chief Building Official, in writing and prior to release of
the refund, of a change in name, in which case the refund shall be returned to
the person then authorized to receive it.
4. Deposits & Securities
4.1. Lot Grading Deposit $ 2,000.00
Applicable for new construction as required by Township policies
& procedures. Refundable upon satisfactory inspection minus any
applicable charges
4.2. Conditional Permit Security $ 5,000.00
As requested and issued by the Chief Building Official, to be paid
in addition to applicable permit fees
5. Notes
5.1. Fees for classes of permits not described or included in this schedule shall be
determined by the Chief Building Official.
5.2. Total fee is payable upon receipt of completed application.
5.3. Where a person is found to have commenced construction or demolition of a
building without the required permit, a fee of twice the normal permit fee will be
applied to offset additional administrative costs.
5.4. If an overpayment of a permit fee occurs on a permit application and the
overpayment is less than $50.00 the difference will not be refunded.
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SCHEDULE "C" TO BY-LAW NO. 2009-056
FIRE
1. Request for Fire Report
1.1 Residential Request for Information
(a) Mortgage Clearance Letter
(b) Change of Ownership
1.2 Non-Residential Inspection
(a) Day Care, Nursery
(b) Group Homes, Rooming Houses
(c) Hotels
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$75.00
$75.00
$150.00
1.3 Inspection of Premises or Building
(not including inspections resulting from building permit applications)
(a) under 20,000 sq. ft. $75.00
(b) over 20,000 sq. ft. $100.00
1.4 Inspections Required by L.L.B.O. $75.00
i.e. Inspection of public hall facilities that are requested by owner, etc.
1.5 Fireworks Inspections and Approvals $75.00
i.e. Inspection of the site from which fireworks will be and have been ignited
or inspection of a fireworks storage site, if located within Oro-Medonte
2. Apparatus Stand-by $150.00/hour
i.e. Use of Fire Department apparatus for stand-by fire protection during shows,
exhibition, demonstrations, etc.
3. False Alarms - Automatic alarm Systems/Detectors FLAT FEE $450.00
After 3 per 12 Month Period: i.e. non notification to work on system, poor
maintenance
4. Elevator Calls - After First Call $150.00
5. Response to Open Air Fire Deemed Out of Control MTO RATES/HR.
i.e. where resident is not in attendance or is unwilling or unable to adequately
extinguish the fire
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SCHEDULE "D" TO BY-LAW NO. 2009-056
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Definitions:
For the purpose of this Schedule:
1.1 "Non-resident" shall mean an individual who does not either reside or rent/own
property within the boundaries of the Township of Oro-Medonte".
2. Ice Rentals
Prime Time (4:00 p.m. to Close & Weekends & Holidays) $130.00/hour
Non-Prime Time (before 4:00 p.m. Mon. to Fri.) $77.00/hour
Minor Sports - Oro Minor Hockey, Oro Skating Club, $95.00/hour
North Simcoe Girls
3. Non-Ice Rentals (Arena Floor Space)
Adult $49.00/hour
Minor $38.00/hour
Floor for events/show $545.00/day
Floor for events/show with Dancing (including SOCAN) $605.00/day
4. Public Skating
Adults
$2.00
(On admission (pay at the door) - no permit required)
Youth
$1.00
(On admission (pay at the door) - no permit required)
Seniors
$0.00
Pre-School
$0.00
5. Banquet Hall Rentals
Event/Dance $290.00/day
Meetings/Birthday Parties $28.00/hour
Tournaments/Banquets $164.00/day
6. Ball Diamond Rentals
Adult with Lights $26.00/hour
Adult $13.00/hour
Minor with Lights $22.00/hour
Minor $9.00/hour
7. Parks and Pavillion
Large Pavillion (Hydro - accommodates up to 200 persons) $52.00/day
Small Pavillion (accommodates up to 100 - 150 persons) $39.00/day
8. Bayview Memorial Park/Line 9 Boat Launch
Non-Resident Parking $20.00/vehicle/day
Non-Resident Parking Pass $110.00/year
Note: This fee shall be in force on Saturdays, Sundays, Victoria Day, Canada Day,
Civic Holiday and Labour Day or any other day recognized in lieu of a
statutory holiday, for the period commencing Victoria Day weekend to
Labour Day weekend inclusive, in each year.
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SCHEDULE "D" TO BY-LAW NO. 2009-056 - RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
continued...
9. Facilities
Old Town Hall
Ian Beard Community Complex Room
$25.00/hour
$107.00/full day
$14.00/hour
10. Simcoe County District School Board - rates as outlined in current Joint Use
Agreement
11. Advertising
Arena:
West Wall 8'x 4' panel $450.00/year
East Wall 8' x 4' panel $250.00/year
North Wal111' x 2' and 4' x 8' panel $300.00/year
Ice Resurfacer - Top Left panel $300.00/year
Note: 10% discount for Oro-Medonte Chamber of Commerce Members (10%
discount for 3 year terms)
12. Key Deposit
Note: All fees and charges are inclusive of tax.
$25.00/key
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SCHEDULE "E" TO BY-LAW NO. 2009-056
PLANNING
1. Pre-Consultation Application
1.1 Amendment to the Official Plan
(a) Non Refundable Application Fee $500.00
(b) Refundable Deposit against expenses and actual costs $500.00
1.2 Amendment to the Zoning By-law
(a) Non Refundable Application fee $500.00
(b) Refundable deposit against expenses and actual costs $500.00
1.3 Plan of Subdivision
(a) Non Refundable Application Fee:
(i) Less than or equal to 100 lots $750.00
(ii) Greater than 100 lots but less than 200 lots $1000.00
(iii)Greater than or equal to 200 lots $1250.00
(b) Refundable Deposit against expenses and actual costs $2500.00
2. Formal Development Application
2.1 Amendment to the Official Plan
(a) Non Refundable Application Fee
$1250.00
(b) Refundable Deposit against expenses and actual costs
$1200.00
If pre-consultation application was submitted to the municipality, the fees shall be
reduced to the following:
(c) Non Refundable Application Fee
$500.00
(d) Refundable Deposit against expenses and actual costs
$700.00
2.2 Amendment to the Zoning By-law, Amendment to the Zoning By-law as a
Condition of Provisional Consent in the Shoreline Designation as set out in
the Official Plan, and Temporary Use By-laws
(a) Non Refundable Application fee $1250.00
(b) Refundable deposit against expenses and actual costs $1200.00
If pre-consultation application was submitted to the municipality, the fees shall be
reduced to the following:
(c) Non Refundable Application Fee $500.00
(d) Refundable Deposit against expenses and actual costs $700.00
2.3 Amendment to the Zoning By-law as a Condition of Provisional Consent in all
Designations in the Official Plan, except the Shoreline Designation
(a) Non Refundable Application Fee $ 600.00
(b) Refundable Deposit against expenses and actual costs $1200.00
2.4 Amendment to the Zoning By-law for a "Bed and Breakfast Establishment" in
all Designations in the Official Plan, except the Shoreline Designation
(a) Non Refundable Application Fee $600.00
2.5 Plan of Subdivision
(a) Non Refundable Application Fee:
(i) Less than or equal\ to 100 lots
$3000.00
(ii) Greater than 100 lots but less than 200 lots
$3250.00
(iii) Greater than or equal to 200 lots
$3500.00
(b) Refundable Deposit against expenses and actual costs
$5500.00
If pre-consultation application was submitted to the municipality, the
fees shall be
reduced to the following:
(c) Non Refundable Application Fee:
(i) Less than or equal to 100 lots
$2000.00
(ii) Greater than 100 lots but less than 200 lots
$2000.00
(iii) Greater than or equal to 200 lots
$2000.00
(d) Refundable Deposit against expenses and actual costs
$3000.00
(e) Red-line revision application fee
$1000.00
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SCHEDULE "E" TO BY-LAW NO. 2009-056 - PLANNING continued...
2.6 Site Plan Approval
(a) Non Refundable Application Fee:
(i) For Site Plan Improvements with an estimated
$250.00
value of under $ 50,000.00
(ii) For Site Plan Improvement with an estimated
$500.00
value of over $ 50,000.00
(b) Refundable Deposit against expenses and actual costs:
(i) For Site Plan Improvements with an estimated
$1000.00
value of under $ 50,000.00
(ii) For Site Plan Improvements with an estimated
$5000.00
value of over $ 50,000.00
2.7 Site Plan Revision
(a) Non Refundable Application Fee $100.00
(b) Refundable Deposit against expenses and actual costs $200.00
2.8 Provisional Consent
(a) Application Fee for a "timeshare establishment" $900.00
as defined in By-law 97-95
(b) Refundable deposit against expenses and actual costs $1000.00
of processing application for Provisional Consent
involving a "timeshare establishment"
(c) Application fee for all other Provisional Consent $900.00
applications
2.9 Minor Variance
(a) Non Refundable Application fee $600.00
2.10 Amendment to Provisional Consent or Minor Variance
(a) Administration fee on an application which, $250.00
due to amendment has to be recirculated
2.11 Site Plan Agreement and removal of Holding Provision on
lands which do not front on an assumed public street that is
maintained year-round by the Municipality
(a) Non Refundable Combined Application fee $500.00
2.12 Removal of Holding Symbol except lands which do not front on an assumed
public street that is maintained year-round by the Municipality
(a) Non Refundable Application Fee $250.00
(b) Refundable Deposit $1000.00
2.13 Lots to be Deemed (on Plans of Subdivision)
(a) Preparation of By-law and subsequent registration on title $75.00
2.14 Zoning Certificate - Complete Permit Submission $75.00
3. Expenses and Actual Costs
Expenses incurred by staff (such as mileage, postage, photocopying, courier
costs, and site inspection fees for site plan control) associated with a project and
actual costs incurred for such items as advertising, consulting (planning,
Engineering, and other) and legal will be charged directly to the applicant and
deducted from the refundable deposit The applicant is required to replenish the
refundable deposit, to its full amount, when the expenses and actual costs are
submitted by the Township (see Section 4.2)."
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SCHEDULE "E" TO BY-LAW NO. 2009-056 - PLANNING continued...
3.1 Any person making application to the Ontario Municipal Board shall pay the
applicable fees outlined by the Ontario Municipal Board and/or the Planning
Act, as amended, All cheques for such applications are to be made payable
to the Minister of Finance.
3.2 The applicant shall pay all costs associated with a planning development
application including Ontario Municipal Board Hearing costs and appeal fees.
3.3 Such costs as they relate to land subject to the Township of Oro's Official
Plan Amendment No. 37 and Official Plan Amendment No. 39, include the
proportionate costs of the approval of Official Plan Amendment No, 37 and
Official Plan Amendment No, 39, for those lands which have not contributed
to the Township, in accordance with the Official Plan Amendment No, 37,
Cost Recovery Agreement, dated January 1993 and the Official Plan
Amendment No. 39, Cost Recovery Agreement, dated June 1994.
4. Payment of Fees
4.1 Total fee is payable upon receipt of completed application form and prior to
formal presentation to the Planning Advisory Committee, Committee of
Adjustment, Council, or the Site Plan Control Committee.
4.2 As expenses and actual costs are incurred on behalf of the application, they
will be submitted to the applicant for reimbursement so that the initial
refundable deposit will be replenished to enable the Township to pay further
costs as they are incurred. In the event that the applicant does not maintain
the application fee and applicable deposits with the Treasury Department
then the application will be considered not complete with respect to the
payment of fees under the Planning Act
4.3 Application fees are non-refundable and are applicable on a per lot basis.
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SCHEDULE "F" TO BY-LAW NO. 2009-056
TRANSPORTATION
2. Blue Boxes
3.
4.
5.
6.
Additional Road Signage Requested by
Property Owner (e.g. "Hidden Driveway")
Moving Permit (Oversize Equipment or Machinery)
Township Cost
(Post, Sign, Hardware & Labour)
$6.00
$20.00
$100.00
$40.00
$50.00
Tile Drainage Inspections
Township Engineering Standards
Entrance Permit Fee
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SCHEDULE `G' TO BY-LAW NO. 2009-056
SEWER
1. An annual sewer service charge, as specified below, per unit shall be imposed
upon those lands more particularly described in Part 8 of this Schedule. The said
charge will be comprised of the following components:
2009
2010
2011
2012
(a) Operating, repair and maintenance $115.00
(b) Capital $125.00
(a) Operating, repair and maintenance $115.00
(b) Capital $160.00
(a) Operating, repair and maintenance $115.00
(b) Capital $195.00
(a) Operating, repair and maintenance $115.00
(b) Capital $230.00
2. An annual sewer service charge of $324.00 per unit shall be imposed upon those
lands more particularly described in Part 9 of this Schedule. The said charge will
be comprised of the following components:
(a) Operating, repair and maintenance $ 126.00
(b) Capital $198.00
3. The Treasurer shall, for each calendar quarter, issue bills to each unit based on
the applicable sewer service charges. Bills shall be due and payable not less than
twenty one (21) days from the date of mailing.
4. Sewage bill payments shall be payable to The Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte and may be paid during office hours in person or by mail at the Oro-
Medonte Administration Office, 148 Line 7 South, Box 100, Oro, Ontario LOL 2X0,
or at most financial institutions. Payments made at a financial institution shall be
deemed to be paid on the date shown by the Teller's stamp on the bill stub. The
Township shall not be responsible for any applicable service charge payable to the
bank. Cheques only can be dropped at the drop boxes located at the
Administration Office and Moonstone Fire Hall.
5. The Treasurer shall impose a five (5) percent late charge on all unpaid accounts
on the day after the due date.
6. If an account remains unpaid, the municipality may collect amounts payable
pursuant to Section 398(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, c.25, as amended.
7. In the event that any owner of lands not described in sections 8 or 9 (the `property
owner") wishes to have the sewage works extended so as to service those
additional lands, the following provisions shall apply:
(a) For the purposes of this paragraph, the term "municipal engineer" shall
mean any engineer employed by the municipality or any independent
engineer appointed by the municipality from time to time as applicable;
(b) The extension of the sewage works shall first be approved by the Council
of the municipality upon application of the property owner, provided that
Council shall have the right to determine, in its sole discretion, whether
there is sufficient capacity in the sewage works to service the proposed
extension;
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(c) All engineering drawings relating to the proposed extension must be
prepared by a Consulting Engineer retained by the property owner, at the
property owner's sole cost. Such engineering drawings are subject to the
approval of the Municipal Engineer;
(d) The property owner shall execute an Agreement with the municipality
pursuant to which the property owner shall agree to be responsible for all
engineering, legal and related fees incurred by the municipality as the
result of the request for proposed extension of the sewage works by the
property owner;
(e) The Agreement between the property owner and the municipality shall
also require the property owner to pay the total capital cost of the
proposed extension, the municipality's costs as set out in subparagraph
(d) above, together with a further sewage service charge in an amount to
be determined by by-law of Council, prior to the commencement of any
work.
8. Legal Description
Tile Field #1 & #2
Serviced Lots within Plan M-11
Tile Field #3 & #4 & #5
Serviced Lots within Plan M-10
Tile Field #6
Serviced Lots within Plan 1531
9. Legal Description
Serviced Lots within Plan 1587
10. Miscellaneous Fees:
(a) Connection fee inspection $200.00
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SCHEDULE `H' TO BY-LAW NO. 2009-056
TREASURY
1. Returned Cheque $20.00
2. Tax Certificates
$25.00
3. Tax History Search $20.00
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SCHEDULE `I' TO BY-LAW NO. 2009-056
WASTE MANAGEMENT
1. Waste Management Charges be levied per the current by-law to adopt the
estimates of all amounts required during the year and for levying the tax rates for
the applicable year.
2. Waste management charges shall be added to the annual tax levy of each
applicable property and be due and payable in the same manner and at the same
time as the final tax bill.
3. Interest and penalty charges shall be applied in the same manner and at the same
time as applicable to non-payment of installments of the final tax bill.
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SCHEDULE `J' TO BY-LAW NO. 2009-056
WATER
1. Definitions
For the purpose of this Schedule:
1.1 "Municipal Water Area" shall mean a subdivision within The Corporation of
the Township of Oro-Medonte.
1.2 "Municipal Water Systems" shall include all water works established within
the present Township of Oro-Medonte, and shall further include any present
or future extensions to the water works under any Act or under an agreement
between the Township or its predecessors, but shall not include any private
water works which have not been acquired, established, maintained or
operated by the Township or its predecessors.
1.3 "Owner" shall mean the assessed owner(s) as identified on the Assessment
Roll for taxation purposes during the current year, as amended.
1.4 "Treasurer" shall mean the Treasurer of The Corporation of the Township of
Oro-Medonte.
1.5 "Unit" shall mean an assessed or assessable unit within a residential,
commercial or industrial building, and shall include an apartment located
within a single family dwelling which is serviced by the Township Water
System, as permitted under the applicable Zoning By-law.
1.6 "Vacant Lot" means any property not connected to a municipal water system
to which water service is available.
1.7 "Water Works" means any works for the collection, production, treatment,
storage, supply and distribution of water, or any part of such works, but does
not include plumbing or other works to which the Ontario Building Code Act
and its regulations apply.
2. Water Charges, Billing and Collection
2.1 As soon as the water connection installation is approved by the Township
Inspector, he shall forthwith turn the water on for the owner. The owner will
then be charged at the appropriate water rate, as per Schedule `J'.
2.2 At the end of each quarter, the duly authorized employee shall read, or cause
to be read, all meters connected to the Municipal Water System to determine
the amount of water used during the quarter.
2.3 The Treasurer shall calculate water charges to be assessed against each
unit and vacant lot in a Municipal Water Area, in accordance with the
quarterly charges and rates per cubic meter as set out in Schedule `J'.
2.4 The Treasurer shall, for each calendar quarter, issue bills to each unit or
vacant lot based on the applicable water charge or rate. Water bills shall be
due and payable not less than twenty-one (21) days from the date of mailing.
2.5 Water payments shall be payable to The Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte and may be paid during office hours in person or by mail at the Oro-
Medonte Administration Office, 148 Line 7 South, Box 100, Oro, On LOL 2X0,
or at most financial institutions. Water payments made at a financial
institution shall be deemed to be paid on the date shown by the Teller's
stamp on the bill stub. The Township shall not be responsible for any
applicable service charge payable to the bank. Cheques only can be
dropped at the drop boxes located at the Administration Office and
Moonstone Fire Hall.
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2.6 The Treasurer shall impose a five (5) percent late charge on all unpaid
accounts on the day after the due date.
2.7 If an account remains unpaid, the Township may collect amounts payable
pursuant to Section 398(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, c. 25, as amended.
3. Water Rates and Charges
3.1 Consumption Charge
Each unit shall be assessed a consumption charge at the rate of $1.90 per
cubic meter (m).
3.2 Infrastructure Renewal Charge
Each unit and vacant lot shall be assessed on infrastructure renewal charge
of $50 per quarter ($200 annually).
3.3 Flat Rate - Non-Metered Units
Owners on municipal water systems who do not allow access to their homes
for the purpose of the installation or repair of water meters will, after three
notices, be charged $300 per quarter ($1,200 annually).
3.4 Flat Rate
(a) Horseshoe - Oro Plan 1587
$150 per quarter ($600 annually)
(b) Horseshoe - Medonte Plan 1531, M-10 M-11 M-23
$150 per quarter ($600 annually)
(c) Pine Ridge Ski Club
$900 per quarter ($3,600 annually)
3.5 Other Charges
(a) Connection Fee Inspection - $200
(b) Disconnection and Reconnection Charge - $50 each
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SCHEDULE "K" TO BY-LAW NO. 2009-056
MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
1. Calculation of Permit Fees
1.2. Permit fees shall be calculated based on the formula given below, unless
otherwise specified in the schedule.
2. Fees Flat Rate
2.1. Permit Fees
Swimming Pool Fence $ 75.00
Signs (not regulated under the Ontario Building Code) $ 75.00
2.3. Review/Inspection
Campgrounds $ 75.00
Residential Care Facilities $ 75.00
2.4. Miscellaneous: Flat Rate
Transfer Permit (to new owner) $ 75.00
Re-inspection Fee $ 75.00
Permit Revision (in addition to applicable permit fees) $ 75.00
File Search $ 50.00
Annual file maintenance fee $ 50.00
Applicable on permits not granted a final approval after
one (1) year subsequent to permit issuance.
3. Refund of Permit Fees
3.1 Pursuant to this by-law, the portion of the total calculated permit fees that may be
refunded shall be a percentage of the total fees payable under this by-law,
calculated as follows in regard to functions undertaken by the municipality:
a) 80% if administrative function only have been performed;
b) 45% if administrative and plans examination functions have been performed;
c) 35% if the permit has been issued and no field inspections have been
performed subsequent to permit issuance; or
d) 0% if any field inspections have been performed subsequent to permit
issuance.
5. Notes
5.1 Fees for classes of permits not described or included in this schedule shall be
determined by the Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer.
5.2 Total fee is payable upon receipt of completed application.
5.3 Where a person is found to have commenced installation of a structure defined
under municipal by-laws without the appropriate permit, a fee of twice the normal
permit fee will be applied, to offset additional administrative costs.
5.4 If an overpayment of a permit fee occurs on a permit application and the
overpayment is less than $50.00 the difference will not be refunded.
5.5 Permit fees shall be returned to the person named on the fee receipt, unless
such person advises the Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, in writing and
prior to release of the refund, of a change in name, in which case the refund shall
be returned to the person then authorized to receive it.
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Appendix "1 " to By-law No. 2009-056
Fees and Charges
imposed under Separate By-law/Act/Ontario Regulation
(a) Development Charges: Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c.27
(b) Freedom of Information: Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M.56, as amended.
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