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Report To: Planning and Development Committee
Date of Meeting: April 3, 2018
Report Number: PSD -027-18 Resolution: PD -060-18
File Number: PLN 20.5 By-law Number:
Report Subject: Amendment to Application Fees By-law Planning and Development
Aaalications
Recommendations:
1. That Report PSD -027-18 be received;
2. That the Fee By-law Amendment contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD -027-18 be
adopted; and
3. That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -027-18 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
Municipality of Clarington
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Report Overview
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This report recommends an update to Clarington's planning application fees. Our review of
planning application fees for the Durham Region lakeshore municipalities concluded
Clarington's application fees are generally lower when compared with the other Durham
Region lakeshore municipalities. The majority of the application fees are proposed to be
increased by approximately 3%. Select fees that are significantly lower are proposed to
increase more substantially. The increase will place Clarington's application fees at the
average or slightly lower than the average when compared to Durham Region lakeshore
municipalities. Minor changes to how fees are collected have been proposed. Application
fee increases were contemplated in establishing the 2018 Planning Services Department
budget.
1. Background
1.1 Section 69 of the Planning Act allows a Municipality to pass a by-law setting out a fee
schedule for processing of planning applications. The fees collected are intended to
recover the "anticipated cost" to the Municipality for processing development applications.
Under the current fee schedule Clarington does not fully recover the cost of processing
applications when direct and indirect costs, including overhead, pre -consultation
meetings, and circulation of revised submissions are included.
1.2 A survey of 2017 fees of the other four lakeshore municipalities in Durham Region
(Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa) has been completed. The average fees of the
lakeshore municipalities and Clarington's existing fees are shown in Attachment 2 of this
report. Clarington is within the average or below average on majority of fees. Clarington
is significantly below the average for Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law
Amendments and Residential Subdivision applications.
1.3 The Fees By-law was last amended by Council on September 29, 2014, coming into
effect on November 1, 2014. At that time Oshawa and Whitby had recently increased
their fees following a major review of application fees undertaken by consultants. Major
application fee reviews led by consultants examine the components of full cost recovery
which include: Direct costs — labour costs; Indirect costs — operating costs associated
with individuals supporting direct service departments allocated on step -cost basis to
each service department; and Capital costs — capital asset replacement costs for facility
space, vehicles, and IT equipment etc.
1.4 No major fee reviews are being undertaken by any of the lakeshore municipalities at this
ti me.
1.5 The 2014 amendment moved the annual increase from January 1 of each year to July 1.
The move avoided a rush by applicants submitting applications prior to the holiday
shutdown of the Municipal Administrative Centre. The fees are proposed to continue to
increase on July 1 of each year.
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2. Revisions to Application Fees
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2.1 The majority of the planning application fees have been increased modestly. Applications
including Zoning By-law Amendments, Official Plan Amendments and Residential
Subdivision are increasing by larger amounts. The proposed increases generally better
represent the amount of total municipal staff time spent reviewing and processing specific
applications as submission requirements have become more complicated.
2.2 The Zoning By-law Amendment fee is recommended to rise substantially over a three
year period. At the present time, minor rezoning applications cost $4,330 whereas the
average fees in the Durham lakeshore municipalities is $8,920. It is proposed that
Clarington's minor rezoning fees increase to $6,000 for 2018 and rise to $8,000 by 2020.
A similar stepped approach is proposed for major rezoning application fees. This
approach will prevent a sharp increase in fees for local business owners who may be in
the planning stages of projects.
2.3 Official Plan Amendment applications are approximately 30-40% lower than the Durham
average. The recommended fee increase would bring the fee closer to the average.
2.4 A new combined Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application fee is
proposed. Typically, when an Official Plan Amendment is received it is accompanied by
a Zoning By-law Amendment. When processed simultaneously there are efficiencies in
the process as circulations and comments are reviewed at the same time. The new
combined fee will offer a reduction in the Zoning By-law Amendment fee by 50% of the
normal fee.
2.5 Subdivision applications have a base fee and a per unit fee. The base fee for Residential
Subdivision applications are proposed to increase. Subdivision applications consume a
large amount of staff time due to their technical nature and the studies required to support
the applications. The per unit fee for apartments and townhouse blocks will now be
collected as a fee per block. The blocks are subject to future site plan approvals where
the number of units are reviewed and appropriate fees applied.
2.6 Site Plan Approval fees are proposed to increase. The base Industrial Site Plan Approval
fee is proposed to increase from $1,410 to $3,000. The proposed fee will remain less
than 50% of the average cost of the other lakeshore municipalities. This fee did not
increase significantly in 2014 when the by-law was updated. The fee will remain
significantly lower than the fees observed throughout Durham Region.
2.7 Commercial and residential site plan fees are proposed to receive modest increases to
the base fees with the per unit fee for residential increasing slightly.
2.8 A new fee for pre -consultation meetings is proposed. Clarington receives a large number
of requests for pre -consultation meetings. These meetings require a significant amount
of staff time. Some pre -consultations do not lead to applications or require additional
meetings based on substantial revisions from the initial meeting. The fee, $200, will not
recover the cost of staff time for the meeting but is being proposed as part of a process to
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encourage applicants provide more refined proposals. The goal is to have more detailed
proposals that staff and agencies can provide better comments on and result in fewer
repeat meetings. If the pre -consultation leads to an application, the $200 will be applied
to the future application fees.
2.9 The fee will increase gradually each year over the next four years, by 3% annually except
where noted (see Draft By-laws, Attachment 1). The fees have been rounded up or down
to the nearest ten dollars.
3. Consultation
3.1 Letters were sent to BILD and the Durham Region Home Builders Association on
February 12, 2018 notifying them that the Planning Services Department was undertaking
a review and advising them of the proposed fees. Staff followed up with phone calls in
early March to ensure the letters were received.
3.2 Durham Region Home Builders Association indicated that while they do not endorse fee
increases they have reviewed the proposed fees and believe they are reasonable
increases. They provided no objection to the proposed increases.
3.3 At the time of finalizing this report staff have not received any correspondence from BILD.
4. Concurrence
The Municipal Solicitor has reviewed the relevant fees affecting agreements and concurs
with the proposed fee increases.
5. Conclusion
The proposed fees increase for planning applications will be in line with the average or be
lower than other Durham lakeshore municipalities in most instances. The proposed fees
increase will cover increasing municipal costs (staff time, overhead etc.) while not
becoming a barrier to invest or do business in Clarington. Application fees increase were
contemplated in setting the 2018 Planning Services Department budget. It is respectfully
recommended that By-law 2010-142 regarding payment of fees for information and
services provided by the Municipality of Clarington be amended as shown in Attachment
2 of this report.
6. Strategic Plan Application
The recommendations contained in this report conform to the Strategic Plan.
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Submitted by:
David Crome, MCIP, RPP,
Director of Planning Services
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Reviewed by.
Andrew C. Allison, B. Comm, LL.B
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Staff Contact: Brandon Weiler, Planner, (905) 623-3379 ex. 2424 or bweiler@clarington.net
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Fee By-law Amendment
Attachment 2 — Comparison Chart and Staff Recommended Changes to the Fee By-law
List of interested parties to be notified of Council's decision is on file in the Planning Services
Department.
Durham Region Home Builders Association
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Municipality of Clarington
Attachment to
Report PSD -027-18
Corporation of the Municipality Of Clarington
By -Law No. 20
Being a By-law to amend Schedule A of the Fee By-law 2010-142
WHEREAS Section 69(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.P13, provides that By-
laws may be passed by the Council of a Municipality to prescribe a tariff of fees for the
processing of applications made in respect of planning matters (PLN 20.5);
WHEREAS Section 391 (1) of the Municipal Act provides for municipalities to impose
fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED that the Council of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
1. Commencing July 1, 2018, the fees for services provided by the Municipality
under By-law 2010-142 shall be amended by the following Schedules to this
By-law:
Schedule "A" — Planning Services and Legal Services Department
BY-LAW passed in open session on this day of , 2018
Adrian Foster, Mayor
Anne Greentree, Municipal Clerk
By-law 2010-142
Schedule "A"
Planning Services/Legal Services Departments
Fee Schedule Julv 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019
Type of Application
Fee
(Credit Cards are Not Accepted)
Official Plan Amendment (note 7)
Minor Application $15,000.00
Major Application (note 1) $22,000.00
Aggregate Pit or Quarry $33,200.00
Regional Official Plan Amendment Review $2,770.00
Neighbourhood Design Plan Amendment $5,000.00
Zoning By-law Amendment (note 7)
Minor
$6,000.00
Major (note 3)
$10,000.00
Removal of (H) Holding Symbol
$2,600.00
Extension of a temporary use
$2,210.00
Combined Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (note 12)
Minor
$20,000.00
Major
$27,000.00
Draft Plan of Subdivision (note 7)
Residential
$16,000+$300/unit and $500/block
Non -Residential
$6,620.00
Preparation of Subdivision Agreement (note 5)
($4,000.00 + $520 HST) $4,520
Preparation of Subdivision Agreement
Amendment (note 5)
($1000.00 + $130.00 HST)
$1,13
0.00
Recirculation Fee (note 15)
50% of the base fee
Red Line Revisions to Draft Approval Plan of Subdivision (note 7)
All Revisions
$8,830 + $300 additional/unit and
$500/block
Major Revisions to Subdivision Applications Not Draft Approved (note 7)
Where original application was filed prior to July
1, 2000
$14,000 + $300/unit and $500/block
Where original application was filed between
July 1, 2000 to Dec. 31, 2006
$7,000 + $300 /unit and $500/block
Where original application was filed after
December 31, 2006
$7,000.00
Subdivision Clearance
$2,540.00
Extension of Draft Plan Approval
$2,540.00
Draft Plan of Condominium (note 7)
Residential and Non -Residential (note 10)
$7,500.00
Application for Condominium Conversions (note
10)
$8,830.00
Preparation of Condominium Agreement (note 5)
($3,650.00 + $474.50 HST) $4124.50
Preparation of Condominium Agreement
Amendment (note 5)
($720.00 + $93.60 HST) $813.60
Condominium Clearance
$2,000.00
Part Lot Control (note 7)
($1,000 + $60/unit)
Site Plan Approval / Amendment (note 7)
Telecommunications Towers
$8,000.00
Residential Use
$6,000 + $225/unit for the first 100 units
and $150 for each unit after the first
100 units
Commercial Use
$5,000 + $1.50/m2 commercial gross
floor area
Mixed Use Building (note 13)
$4,500 + $0.60/m2 commercial gross
floor area + $60/residential unit
(maximum $20,000)
Type of Application
Fee
(Credit Cards are Not Accepted)
Industrial / Other Uses
$3,000 + $0.25/m2 gross floor area
(maximum $10,000)
Amendment - Residential Use
$1,000 + $50/unit (maximum $6,000)
Amendment - Commercial Use
$1,800 + $1.50/m2 commercial gross
floor area (maximum $16,000)
Amendment - Mixed Use (note 13)
$1,800 + $0.60/m2 commercial gross
floor area + $60/residential unit
(maximum $16,000)
Amendment - Industrial / Other Use
$800 + $0.20/m2 gross floor area
(maximum $6,400)
Minor Site Plan / Oak Ridges Moraine (note 2)
$650.00
Sales Trailer / Model Home
$2,000.00
Preparation of Section 41 Agreement (note 5)
($600.00 + $78.00 HST) $678.00
Preparation of Section 41 Agreement
Amendment (note 5)
($600.00 + 78.00 HST) $678.00
Landscape Inspection Fee
for projects with greater than 2500 sq.
m. of floor area, or 25 units or greater
(0.5% of the landscape cost estimate
with a minimum of $1,000)
Recirculation Fee (note 15)
50% of the base fee
Committee of Adjustment — Minor Variance (note 4 and 7)
Accessory Buildings and Structures
$570.00
Residential Minor (single, semi-detached,
townhouse or proposed lot)
$720.00
Residential Major (all other residential)
$1,200.00
Commercial
$1,700.00
Other non-residential
$720.00
Tabling and Recirculation Fee (applicant initiated;
$250.00
Sign Permit
Permanent
$200.00
Temporary
$100.00
Sign By-law
Variance
$700.00
Amendment $1,800.00
Apartment In House
Application and Registration
$200.00
Registration for Applications submitted prior to
January 1, 2015
$75.00
Rental Protection Act
$1,290.00
Land Use Information and Compliance Letter
Zoning, Building, and all other property
information
$150.00
Subdivision
$150.00
Land Division
Review Fee
$650.00
Preparation of Section 53 Agreement (note 5)
($600.00 + $78.00 HST) $678.00
Peer Review
(Applicant responsible for 100% Municipality's
full costs of undertaking a Peer Review)
Comments on Applications Under the Green Energy Act
microFIT applications (10 kW or less)
$150.00
FIT applications up to 10 MW (solar energy)
$450.00
FIT applications up to 10 MW (other than solar)
$6,100.00
Other
Preconsultation (note 14)
$200.00
Street Name Change Request
$1200 + $50 per municipal address
Activation of a dormant application not requiring a
Public Meeting
25% of the initial application fee or
$1,500 whichever is greater.
Application Requiring An Open House or
Additional Public Meeting
$1,750.00 (additional fee for each
subsequent public meeting))
Type of Application
Fee
(Credit Cards are Not Accepted)
Application Requiring Additional Public Meeting
$2,000.00 (additional fee for each
subsequent public meeting where
notice is provided through the local
newspaper)
Application Involving Review Under EPA and/or
EAA Process (additional fee)
$14,500.00
Ontario Municipal Board or Land Planning Appeals Tribunals Related Administration Fee
(note 8)
Preparation of Development / Servicing Agreement (note 5 and note 9)
Folding of drawings accompanying a
submission (fee per sheet)
($5.00 + $0.65 HST) $5.65
Notarial Fee By Municipal Solicitor
($25.00 + $3.25 HST) $28.25
Commissioners Fee By Municipal Staff
($25.00 + $3.25 HST) $28.25
Publications
Small Maps ($5.00 + $0.65 HST) $5.65
Large Maps
($15.00 + $1.95 HST) $16.95
Aerial Photography (colour)
($5.00 + $0.65 HST) $5.65
Official Plan Colour Map
($5.00 + $0.65 HST) $5.65
Clarington Official Plan
($75.00 + $9.75 HST) $84.75
Clarington Zoning By-law
($75.00 + $9.75 HST) $84.75
Clarington Street Name Index CD Format
($16.00 + $2.08 HST) $18.08
Studies: Under 40 pages
($13.00 + $1.69 HST) $14.69
40 - 100 pages
($26.00 + $3.38 HST) $29.38
100 - 200 pages
($43.00 + $5.59 HST) $48.59
over 200 pages
($60.00 + $7.80 HST) $67.80
CD
($15.00 + $1.95 HST) $16.95
Real Property Transactions
For the preparation of any agreements relating to real property transactions not otherwise
specifically addressed in this Fee Schedule; land transfers (e.g. right-of-ways,
encroachments, leases and licensed, easements) the person requiring the agreement shall
be required to pay fees and disbursements in accordance with notes 5 and 9 below.
Note 1
The following are criteria for determining what constitutes a Major Official Plan
Amendment application:
- New golf courses or expansion to existing golf courses;
- New waste facility or expansion to existing waste facility;
- Commercial Development greater than 2,500 m2;
- Deletion or addition of arterial or collector road; and/or
- Any application that due to the broader policy implications for the Municipality would
require the need to review or manage studies, or any application deemed to be a major
by the Director of Planning Services.
Note 2
The following are criteria for determining what constitutes a Minor Site Plan application:
- A residential or agricultural site plan in the Oak Ridges Moraine as required by the
Official Plan and Zoning By-law 2005-109;
- A dog kennel, agricultural tourism use, and similarly -scaled uses; and/or
- A minor alteration to an existing site plan to revise parking, add a patio, add a storage
building, revise signage, add or delete portables, etc.
Note 3
The following are criteria for determining what constitutes a major Zoning By-law
Amendment application:
-Associated with an Official Plan Amendment;
- Associated with an application for proposed Plan of Subdivision;
- Application involving multiple properties, except for commercial and industrial related
applications; and/or
- Any application that requires the review of technical support documents or studies
(e.g. environmental analyses, transportation).
Note 4
Minor Variance applications for the construction or placement of an accessibility device
to provide access to a single-detached/link or townhouse dwelling is exempt from the
fee. An "accessibility device" is defined as a device including a ramp that aids persons
with physical disabilities in gaining access to a dwelling unit.
Note 5
Agreement preparation fee does not include the cost of registering the agreement and
all related documents (e.g. Transfers, Postponements, or inhibiting orders) in the Land
Registry office. The cost of such registrations is as follows:
- Initial registration $250.00 plus HST, plus disbursements
- All subsequent registrations $125.00 plus HST, plus disbursements. Applicants must
provide the Municipality (Legal Services) with all such costs prior to registration.
Note 6
The following are criteria for determining what constitutes a minor application for red-
line revisions to Draft Approval:
- Does not require circulation to outside agencies.
Note 7
Fees for all Planning applications submitted by a registered charitable organization or
for a registered non-profit housing organization will be reduced by 50%.
Note 8
In addition to the fees set out for Planning Act Applications, the total fees payable shall
include all fees associated with supporting an applicant at any hearing where the
application was approved by Municipal Council including legal fees at a rate of
$180/hour and consultant/witness fees where required, but excluding the costs of the
Planning Department staff.
Note 9
For preparation of any development/servicing agreement other than a subdivision
agreement, Section 41 agreement or a Section 53 agreement, the applicant is required
to reimburse the Municipality for its legal costs. If the legal work is undertaken by the
Municipal Solicitor, it will be charged at the rate of $180/hour. If the legal work is
undertaken by other legal counsel, it will be charged at the legal counsel's hourly rate.
The minimum fee for any such agreement shall be $475.00 plus HST.
Note 10
The base fee only shall be applicable for Draft Plan of Condominium for a parcel of land
which was previously subject to a Site Plan application approved within the previous 24
months of the submission of a Draft Plan of Condominium.
Note 11
This Schedule "A" shall remain in effect from July 1, 2017 until June 30, 2018. In the
event that a fees review is not undertaken before that date fees will be increased
annually by 3%, commencing on July 1, 2018.
Note 12
Where Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are submitted together a reduction
of 50% of the Major Zoning By-law Amendment Fee shall apply.
Note 13
The fee for a Mixed Use Building will apply when residential units are proposed and a
minimum of 50% of the ground floor of a building is for non-residential purposes.
Note 14
The preconsultation fee will be applied to a future application resulting from the
preconsultation meeting.
Note 15
Recirculation fees will be required on the 4th resubmission of application materials that
require circulation to internal departments and/or external agencies.
By-law 2010-142
Schedule "A"
Planning Services/Legal Services Departments
Fee Schedule July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020
Type of Application
Fee
(Credit Cards are Not Accepted)
Official Plan Amendment (note 7)
Minor Application $15,450.00
Major Application (note 1) $22,660.00
Aggregate Pit or Quarry $34,200.00
Regional Official Plan Amendment Review $2,860.00
Neighbourhood Design Plan Amendment $5,150.00
By-law Amendment note 7
-Zoning
Minor $7,000.00
Major (note 3) $11,000.00
Removal of (H) Holding Symbol $2,680.00
Extension of a temporary use $2,280.00
Combined Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (note 12)
Minor
$20,500.00
Major
$27,500.00
Draft Plan of Subdivision (note 7)
Residential
$16,480+$300/unit and $500/block
Non -Residential
$6,820.00
Preparation of Subdivision Agreement (note 5)
($4,120.00 + $535.60 HST) $4,655.60
Preparation of Subdivision Agreement
Amendment (note 5)
($1,030.00 + $133.90 HST) $1,163.90
Recirculation Fee
50% of the base fee
Red Line Revisions to Draft Approval Plan of Subdivision (note 7)
All Revisions
$9100 + $300 additional/unit and
$500/block
Major Revisions to Subdivision Applications Not Draft Approved (note 7)
Where original application was filed prior to July
1, 2000
$14,400 + $300/unit and $500/block
Where original application was filed between
July 1, 2000 to Dec. 31, 2006
$7,210 + $300 /unit and $500/block
Where original application was filed after
December 31, 2006
$7,210.00
Subdivision Clearance
$2,620.00
Extension of Draft Plan Approval
$2,620.00
Draft Plan of Condominium (note 7)
Residential and Non -Residential (note 10)
$7,730.00
Application for Condominium Conversions (note
10)
$9,100.00
Preparation of Condominium Agreement (note 5)
($3,760.00 + $488.80 HST) $4,248.80
Preparation of Condominium Agreement
Amendment (note 5)
($750.00 + $97.50 HST) $847.50
Condominium Clearance
$2,060.00
Part Lot Control (note 7)
($1,030 + $60/unit)
Site Plan Approval / Amendment (note 7)
Telecommunications Towers
$8,240.00
Residential Use
$6,180 + $225/unit for the first 100 units
and $150 for each unit after the first
100 units
Commercial Use
$5,150 + $1.50/m2 commercial gross
floor area
Mixed Use Building (note 13)
$4,640 + $0.60/m2 commercial gross
floor area + $60/residential unit
(maximum $20,000)
Industrial / Other Uses
$3,090 + $0.25/m2 gross floor area
(maximum $10,000)
Amendment - Residential Use
$1,030 + $50/unit (maximum $6,000)
Type of Application
Fee
(Credit Cards are Not Accepted)
Amendment - Commercial Use
$1,860 + $1.50/m2 commercial gross
floor area (maximum $16,000)
Amendment - Mixed Use (note 13)
$1,860 + $0.60/m2 commercial gross
floor area + $60/residential unit
(maximum $16,000)
Amendment - Industrial / Other Use
$830 + $0.20/m2 gross floor area
(maximum $6,400)
Minor Site Plan / Oak Ridges Moraine (note 2)
$670.00
Sales Trailer / Model Home
$2,060.00
Preparation of Section 41 Agreement (note 5)
($620.00 + $80.60 HST) $700.60
Preparation of Section 41 Agreement
Amendment (note 5)
($620.00 + $80.60 HST) $700.60
Landscape Inspection Fee
for projects with greater than 2500 sq.
m. of floor area, or 25 units or greater
(0.5% of the landscape cost estimate
with a minimum of $1,000)
Recirculation Fee
50% of the base fee
Committee of Adjustment — Minor Variance note 4 and 7
Accessory Buildings and Structures
$590.00
Residential Minor (single, semi-detached,
townhouse or proposed lot)
$750.00
Residential Major all other residential
$1,240.00
Commercial
$1,760.00
Other non-residential
$750.00
Tabling and Recirculation Fee (applicant initiated'
$260.00
Sign Permit
Permanent
$210.00
Temporary
$110.00
Sign By-law
Variance
$730.00
Amendment $1,860.00
Apartment In House
Application and Registration
$210.00
Registration for Applications submitted prior to
January 1, 2015
$80.00
Rental Protection Act
$1,330.00
Land Use Information and Compliance Letter
Zoning, Building, and all other property
information
$160.00
Subdivision
$160.00
Land Division
Review Fee
$670.00
Preparation of Section 53 Agreement (note 5)
($620.00 + $80.60 HST) $700.60
Peer Review
(Applicant responsible for 100% Municipality's
full costs of undertaking a Peer Review)
Comments on Applications Under the Green Energy Act
microFIT applications (10 kW or less)
$160.00
FIT applications up to 10 MW (solar energy)
$470.00
FIT applications up to 10 MW other than solar
$6,290.00
Other
Preconsultation (note 14)
$200.00
Street Name Change Request
$1,240 + $50 per municipal address
Activation of a dormant application not requiring a
Public Meeting
25% of the initial application fee or
$1,500 whichever is greater.
Application Requiring An Open House or
Additional Public Meeting
$1,810.00 (additional fee for each
subsequent public meeting))
Application Requiring Additional Public Meeting
$2,060.00 (additional fee for each
subsequent public meeting where
notice is provided through the local
newspaper)
Type of Application
Fee
(Credit Cards are Not Accepted)
Application Involving Review Under EPA and/or
EAA Process (additional fee)
$14,940.00
Ontario Municipal Board or Land Planning Appeals Tribunal Related Administration Fee
(note 8)
Preparation of Development / Servicing Agreement
(note 5 and note 9)
Folding of drawings accompanying a
submission (fee per sheet)
($5.00 + $0.65 HST)
$5.65
Notarial Fee By Municipal Solicitor
($25.00 + $3.25 HST)
$28.25
Commissioners Fee By Municipal Staff
$25.00 + $3.25 HST
$28.25
Publications
Small Maps
($5.00 + $0.65 HST)
$5.65
Large Maps
($15.00 + $1.95 HST)
$16.95
Aerial Photography (colour)
($5.00 + $0.65 HST)
$5.65
Official Plan Colour Map
($5.00 + $0.65 HST)
$5.65
Clarington Official Plan
($75.00 + $9.75 HST)
$84.75
Clarington Zoning By-law
($75.00 + $9.75 HST)
$84.75
Clarington Street Name Index CD Format
($16.00 + $2.08 HST)
$18.08
Studies: Under 40 pages
($13.00 + $1.69 HST)
$14.69
40 - 100 pages
($26.00 + $3.38 HST)
$29.38
100 - 200 pages
($43.00 + $5.59 HST)
$48.59
over 200 pages
($60.00 + $7.80 HST)
$67.80
CD
$15.00 + $1.95 HST
$16.95
Real Property Transaction
For the preparation of any agreements relating to real property transactions not otherwise
specifically addressed in this Fee Schedule; land transfers (e.g. right-of-ways,
encroachments, leases and licenced, easements) the person requiring the agreement shall
be required to pay fees and disbursements in accordance with notes 5 and 9 below.
Note 1
The following are criteria for determining what constitutes a Major Official Plan
Amendment application:
- New golf courses or expansion to existing golf courses;
- New waste facility or expansion to existing waste facility;
- Commercial Development greater than 2,500 m2;
- Deletion or addition of arterial or collector road; and/or
- Any application that due to the broader policy implications for the Municipality would
require the need to review or manage studies, or any application deemed to be a major
by the Director of Planning Services.
Note 2
The following are criteria for determining what constitutes a Minor Site Plan application:
- A residential or agricultural site plan in the Oak Ridges Moraine as required by the
Official Plan and Zoning By-law 2005-109;
- A dog kennel, agricultural tourism use, and similarly -scaled uses; and/or
- A minor alteration to an existing site plan to revise parking, add a patio, add a storage
building, revise signage, add or delete portables, etc.
Note 3
The following are criteria for determining what constitutes a major Zoning By-law
Amendment application:
-Associated with an Official Plan Amendment;
- Associated with an application for proposed Plan of Subdivision;
- Application involving multiple properties, except for commercial and industrial related
applications; and/or
- Any application that requires the review of technical support documents or studies
(e.g. environmental analyses, transportation).
Note 4
Minor Variance applications for the construction or placement of an accessibility device
to provide access to a single-detached/link or townhouse dwelling is exempt from the
fee. An "accessibility device" is defined as a device including a ramp that aids persons
with physical disabilities in gaining access to a dwelling unit.
Note 5
Agreement preparation fee does not include the cost of registering the agreement and
all related documents (e.g. Transfers, Postponements, or inhibiting orders) in the Land
Registry office. The cost of such registrations is as follows:
- Initial registration $250.00 plus HST, plus disbursements
- All subsequent registrations $125.00 plus HST, plus disbursements. Applicants must
provide the Municipality (Legal Services) with all such costs prior to registration.
Note 6
The following are criteria for determining what constitutes a minor application for red-
line revisions to Draft Approval:
- Does not require circulation to outside agencies.
Note 7
Fees for all Planning applications submitted by a registered charitable organization or
for a registered non-profit housing organization will be reduced by 50%.
Note 8
In addition to the fees set out for Planning Act Applications, the total fees payable shall
include all fees associated with supporting an applicant at any hearing where the
application was approved by Municipal Council including legal fees at a rate of
$180/hour and consultant/witness fees where required, but excluding the costs of the
Planning Department staff.
Note 9
For preparation of any development/servicing agreement other than a subdivision
agreement, Section 41 agreement or a Section 53 agreement, the applicant is required
to reimburse the Municipality for its legal costs. If the legal work is undertaken by the
Municipal Solicitor, it will be charged at the rate of $180/hour. If the legal work is
undertaken by other legal counsel, it will be charged at the legal counsel's hourly rate.
The minimum fee for any such agreement shall be $475.00 plus HST.
Note 10
The base fee only shall be applicable for Draft Plan of Condominium for a parcel of land
which was previously subject to a Site Plan application approved within the previous 24
months of the submission of a Draft Plan of Condominium.
Note 11
This Schedule "A" shall remain in effect from July 1, 2017 until June 30, 2018. In the
event that a fees review is not undertaken before that date fees will be increased
annually by 3%, commencing on July 1, 2018.
Note 12
Where Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are submitted together a reduction
of 50% of the Major Zoning By-law Amendment Fee shall apply.
Note 13
The fee for a Mixed Use Building will apply when residential units are proposed and a
minimum of 50% of the ground floor of a building is for non-residential purposes.
Note 14
The preconsultation fee will be applied to a future application resulting from the
preconsultation meeting.
Note 15
Recirculation fees will be required on the 4t" resubmission of application materials that
require circulation to internal departments and/or external agencies.
By-law 2010-142
Schedule "A"
Planning Services/Legal Services Departments
Fee Schedule July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021
Type of Application
Fee
(Credit Cards are Not Accepted)
Official Plan Amendment (note 7)
Minor Application $15,920.00
Major Application (note 1) $23,340.00
Aggregate Pit or Quarry $35,230.00
Regional Official Plan Amendment Review $2,950.00
Neighbourhood Design Plan Amendment $5,310.00
By-law Amendment note 7
-Zoning
Minor $8,000.00
Major (note 3) $12,000.00
Removal of (H) Holding Symbol $2,760.00
Extension of a temporary use $2,350.00
Combined Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (note 12)
Minor
$21,000.00
Major
$28,000.00
Draft Plan of Subdivision (note 7)
Residential
$16,980+$300/unit and $500/block
Non -Residential
$7,030.00
Preparation of Subdivision Agreement (note 5)
($4,250.00 + $552.50 HST) $4,802.50
Preparation of Subdivision Agreement
Amendment (note 5)
($1,060.00 + $137.80 HST) $1,197.80
Recirculation Fee
50% of the base fee
Red Line Revisions to Draft Approval Plan of Subdivision (note 7)
All Revisions
$9,380 + $300 additional/unit and
$500/block
Major Revisions to Subdivision Applications Not Draft Approved (note 7)
Where original application was filed prior to July
1, 2000
$14,840 + $300/unit and $500/block
Where original application was filed between
July 1, 2000 to Dec. 31, 2006
$7,430 + $300 /unit and $500/block
Where original application was filed after
December 31, 2006
$7,430.00
Subdivision Clearance
$2,700.00
Extension of Draft Plan Approval
$2,700.00
Draft Plan of Condominium (note 7)
Residential and Non -Residential (note 10)
$7,970.00
Application for Condominium Conversions (note
10)
$9,380.00
Preparation of Condominium Agreement (note 5)
($3,880.00 + $504.40 HST) $4,384.40
Preparation of Condominium Agreement
Amendment (note 5)
($780.00 + $101.40 HST) $881.40
Condominium Clearance
$2,130.00
Part Lot Control (note 7)
($1,060 + $60/unit)
Site Plan Approval / Amendment (note 7)
Telecommunications Towers
$8,490.00
Residential Use
$6,370 + $225/unit for the first 100 units
and $150 for each unit after the first
100 units
Commercial Use
$5,310 + $1.50/m2 commercial gross
floor area
Mixed Use Building (note 13)
$4,780 + $0.60/m2 commercial gross
floor area + $60/residential unit
(maximum $20,000)
Industrial / Other Uses
$3,190 + $0.25/m2 gross floor area
(maximum $10,000)
Amendment - Residential Use
$1,060 + $50/unit (maximum $6,000)
Type of Application
Fee
(Credit Cards are Not Accepted)
Amendment - Commercial Use
$1,920 + $1.50/m2 commercial gross
floor area (maximum $16,000)
Amendment - Mixed Use (note 13)
$1,920 + $0.60/m2 commercial gross
floor area + $60/residential unit
(maximum $16,000)
Amendment - Industrial / Other Use
$860 + $0.20/m2 gross floor area
(maximum $6,400)
Minor Site Plan / Oak Ridges Moraine (note 2)
$690.00
Sales Trailer / Model Home
$2,130.00
Preparation of Section 41 Agreement (note 5)
($640.00 + $83.20 HST) $723.20
Preparation of Section 41 Agreement
Amendment (note 5)
($640.00 + $83.20 HST) $723.20
Landscape Inspection Fee
for projects with greater than 2500 sq.
m. of floor area, or 25 units or greater
(0.5% of the landscape cost estimate
with a minimum of $1,000)
Recirculation Fee
50% of the base fee
Committee of Adjustment — Minor Variance note 4 and 7
Accessory Buildings and Structures
$610.00
Residential Minor (single, semi-detached,
townhouse or proposed lot)
$780.00
Residential Major all other residential
$1,280.00
Commercial
$1,820.00
Other non-residential
$780.00
Tabling and Recirculation Fee (applicant initiated'
$270.00
Sign Permit
Permanent
$220.00
Temporary
$120.00
Sign By-law
Variance
$760.00
Amendment $1,920.00
Apartment In House
Application and Registration
$220.00
Registration for Applications submitted prior to
January 1, 2015
$90.00
Rental Protection Act
$1,370.00
Land Use Information and Compliance Letter
Zoning, Building, and all other property
information
$170.00
Subdivision
$170.00
Land Division
Review Fee
$690.00
Preparation of Section 53 Agreement (note 5)
($640.00 + $83.20 HST) $723.20
Peer Review
(Applicant responsible for 100% Municipality's
full costs of undertaking a Peer Review)
Comments on Applications Under the Green Energy Act
microFIT applications (10 kW or less)
$170.00
FIT applications up to 10 MW (solar energy)
$490.00
FIT applications up to 10 MW other than solar
$6,480.00
Other
Preconsultation (note 14)
$200.00
Street Name Change Request
$1280 + $50 per municipal address
Activation of a dormant application not requiring a
Public Meeting
25% of the initial application fee or
$1,500 whichever is greater.
Application Requiring An Open House or
Additional Public Meeting
$1,870.00 (additional fee for each
subsequent public meeting))
Application Requiring Additional Public Meeting
$2,130.00 (additional fee for each
subsequent public meeting where
notice is provided through the local
newspaper)
Type of Application
Fee
(Credit Cards are Not Accepted)
Application Involving Review Under EPA and/or
EAA Process (additional fee)
$15,390.00
Ontario Municipal Board or Land Planning Appeals Tribunal Related Administration Fee
(note 8)
Preparation of Development / Servicing Agreement
(note 5 and note 9)
Folding of drawings accompanying a
submission (fee per sheet)
($5.00 + $0.65 HST)
$5.65
Notarial Fee By Municipal Solicitor
($25.00 + $3.25 HST)
$28.25
Commissioners Fee By Municipal Staff
$25.00 + $3.25 HST
$28.25
Publications
Small Maps
($5.00 + $0.65 HST)
$5.65
Large Maps
($15.00 + $1.95 HST)
$16.95
Aerial Photography (colour)
($5.00 + $0.65 HST)
$5.65
Official Plan Colour Map
($5.00 + $0.65 HST)
$5.65
Clarington Official Plan
($75.00 + $9.75 HST)
$84.75
Clarington Zoning By-law
($75.00 + $9.75 HST)
$84.75
Clarington Street Name Index CD Format
($16.00 + $2.08 HST)
$18.08
Studies: Under 40 pages
($13.00 + $1.69 HST)
$14.69
40 - 100 pages
($26.00 + $3.38 HST)
$29.38
100 - 200 pages
($43.00 + $5.59 HST)
$48.59
over 200 pages
($60.00 + $7.80 HST)
$67.80
CD
$15.00 + $1.95 HST
$16.95
Real Property Transaction
For the preparation of any agreements relating to real property transactions not otherwise
specifically addressed in this Fee Schedule; land transfers (e.g. right-of-ways,
encroachments, leases and licenced, easements) the person requiring the agreement shall
be required to pay fees and disbursements in accordance with notes 5 and 9 below.
Note 1
The following are criteria for determining what constitutes a Major Official Plan
Amendment application:
- New golf courses or expansion to existing golf courses;
- New waste facility or expansion to existing waste facility;
- Commercial Development greater than 2,500 m2;
- Deletion or addition of arterial or collector road; and/or
- Any application that due to the broader policy implications for the Municipality would
require the need to review or manage studies, or any application deemed to be a major
by the Director of Planning Services.
Note 2
The following are criteria for determining what constitutes a Minor Site Plan application:
- A residential or agricultural site plan in the Oak Ridges Moraine as required by the
Official Plan and Zoning By-law 2005-109;
- A dog kennel, agricultural tourism use, and similarly -scaled uses; and/or
- A minor alteration to an existing site plan to revise parking, add a patio, add a storage
building, revise signage, add or delete portables, etc.
Note 3
The following are criteria for determining what constitutes a major Zoning By-law
Amendment application:
-Associated with an Official Plan Amendment;
- Associated with an application for proposed Plan of Subdivision;
- Application involving multiple properties, except for commercial and industrial related
applications; and/or
- Any application that requires the review of technical support documents or studies
(e.g. environmental analyses, transportation).
Note 4
Minor Variance applications for the construction or placement of an accessibility device
to provide access to a single-detached/link or townhouse dwelling is exempt from the
fee. An "accessibility device" is defined as a device including a ramp that aids persons
with physical disabilities in gaining access to a dwelling unit.
Note 5
Agreement preparation fee does not include the cost of registering the agreement and
all related documents (e.g. Transfers, Postponements, or inhibiting orders) in the Land
Registry office. The cost of such registrations is as follows:
- Initial registration $250.00 plus HST, plus disbursements
- All subsequent registrations $125.00 plus HST, plus disbursements. Applicants must
provide the Municipality (Legal Services) with all such costs prior to registration.
Note 6
The following are criteria for determining what constitutes a minor application for red-
line revisions to Draft Approval:
- Does not require circulation to outside agencies.
Note 7
Fees for all Planning applications submitted by a registered charitable organization or
for a registered non-profit housing organization will be reduced by 50%.
Note 8
In addition to the fees set out for Planning Act Applications, the total fees payable shall
include all fees associated with supporting an applicant at any hearing where the
application was approved by Municipal Council including legal fees at a rate of
$180/hour and consultant/witness fees where required, but excluding the costs of the
Planning Department staff.
Note 9
For preparation of any development/servicing agreement other than a subdivision
agreement, Section 41 agreement or a Section 53 agreement, the applicant is required
to reimburse the Municipality for its legal costs. If the legal work is undertaken by the
Municipal Solicitor, it will be charged at the rate of $180/hour. If the legal work is
undertaken by other legal counsel, it will be charged at the legal counsel's hourly rate.
The minimum fee for any such agreement shall be $475.00 plus HST.
Note 10
The base fee only shall be applicable for Draft Plan of Condominium for a parcel of land
which was previously subject to a Site Plan application approved within the previous 24
months of the submission of a Draft Plan of Condominium.
Note 11
This Schedule "A" shall remain in effect from July 1, 2017 until June 30, 2018. In the
event that a fees review is not undertaken before that date fees will be increased
annually by 3%, commencing on July 1, 2018.
Note 12
Where Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are submitted together a reduction
of 50% of the Major Zoning By-law Amendment Fee shall apply.
Note 13
The fee for a Mixed Use Building will apply when residential units are proposed and a
minimum of 50% of the ground floor of a building is for non-residential purposes.
Note 14
The preconsultation fee will be applied to a future application resulting from the
preconsultation meeting.
Note 15
Recirculation fees will be required on the 4t" resubmission of application materials that
require circulation to internal departments and/or external agencies.
By-law 2010-142
Schedule "A"
Planning Services/Legal Services Departments
Fee Schedule July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022
Type of Application
Fee
(Credit Cards are Not Accepted)
Official Plan Amendment (note 7)
Minor Application $16,400.00
Major Application (note 1) $24,040.00
Aggregate Pit or Quarry $36,290.00
Regional Official Plan Amendment Review $2,950.00
Neighbourhood Design Plan Amendment $5,470.00
By-law Amendment note 7
-Zoning
Minor $8,240.00
Major (note 3) $12,360.00
Removal of (H) Holding Symbol $2,850.00
Extension of a temporary use $2,420.00
Combined Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (note 12)
Minor
$21,630.00
Major
$28,840.00
Draft Plan of Subdivision (note 7)
Residential
$17,490+$300/unit and $500/block
Non -Residential
$7,240.00
Preparation of Subdivision Agreement (note 5)
($4,380 + $569.40 HST) $4,949.40
Preparation of Subdivision Agreement
Amendment (note 5)
($1,100 + $143.00 HST) $1,243.00
Recirculation Fee
50% of the base fee
Red Line Revisions to Draft Approval Plan of Subdivision (note 7)
All Revisions
$9,670 + $300 additional/unit and
$500/block
Major Revisions to Subdivision Applications Not Draft Approved (note 7)
Where original application was filed prior to July
1, 2000
$15,290 + $300/unit and $500/block
Where original application was filed between
July 1, 2000 to Dec. 31, 2006
$7,660 + $300 /unit and $500/block
Where original application was filed after
December 31, 2006
$7,660.00
Subdivision Clearance
$2,790.00
Extension of Draft Plan Approval
$2,790.00
Draft Plan of Condominium (note 7)
Residential and Non -Residential (note 10)
$7,970.00
Application for Condominium Conversions (note
10)
$9,670.00
Preparation of Condominium Agreement (note 5)
($4,000 + $520.00 HST) $4520.00
Preparation of Condominium Agreement
Amendment (note 5)
($810.00 + $105.30 HST) $915.30
Condominium Clearance
$2,200.00
Part Lot Control (note 7)
($1,100 + $60/unit)
Site Plan Approval / Amendment (note 7)
Telecommunications Towers
$8,750.00
Residential Use
$6,570 + $225/unit for the first 100 units
and $150 for each unit after the first
100 units
Commercial Use
$5,470 + $1.50/m2 commercial gross
floor area
Mixed Use Building (note 13)
$4,930 + $0.60/m2 commercial gross
floor area + $60/residential unit
(maximum $20,000)
Industrial / Other Uses
$3,290 + $0.25/m2 gross floor area
(maximum $10,000)
Amendment - Residential Use
$1,100 + $50/unit (maximum $6,000)
Type of Application
Fee
(Credit Cards are Not Accepted)
Amendment - Commercial Use
$1,980 + $1.50/m2 commercial gross
floor area (maximum $16,000)
Amendment - Mixed Use (note 13)
$1,980 + $0.60/m2 commercial gross
floor area + $60/residential unit
(maximum $16,000)
Amendment - Industrial / Other Use
$890 + $0.20/m2 gross floor area
(maximum $6,400)
Minor Site Plan / Oak Ridges Moraine (note 2)
$710.00
Sales Trailer / Model Home
$2,200.00
Preparation of Section 41 Agreement (note 5)
($660.00 + $85.80 HST) $745.80
Preparation of Section 41 Agreement
Amendment (note 5)
($660.00 + $85.80 HST) $745.80
Landscape Inspection Fee
for projects with greater than 2500 sq.
m. of floor area, or 25 units or greater
(0.5% of the landscape cost estimate
with a minimum of $1,000)
Recirculation Fee
50% of the base fee
Committee of Adjustment — Minor Variance note 4 and 7
Accessory Buildings and Structures
$630.00
Residential Minor (single, semi-detached,
townhouse or proposed lot)
$810.00
Residential Major all other residential
$1,320.00
Commercial
$1,880.00
Other non-residential
$810.00
Tabling and Recirculation Fee (applicant initiated'
$280.00
Sign Permit
Permanent
$220.00
Temporary
$120.00
Sign By-law
Variance
$760.00
Amendment $1,920.00
Apartment In House
Application and Registration
$230.00
Registration for Applications submitted prior to
January 1, 2015
$100.00
Rental Protection Act
$1,420.00
Land Use Information and Compliance Letter
Zoning, Building, and all other property
information
$180.00
Subdivision
$180.00
Land Division
Review Fee
$710.00
Preparation of Section 53 Agreement (note 5)
($660.00 + $85.80 HST) $745.80
Peer Review
(Applicant responsible for 100% Municipality's
full costs of undertaking a Peer Review)
Comments on Applications Under the Green Energy Act
microFIT applications (10 kW or less)
$180.00
FIT applications up to 10 MW (solar energy)
$510.00
FIT applications up to 10 MW other than solar
$6,680.00
Other
Preconsultation (note 14)
$200.00
Street Name Change Request
$1320 + $50 per municipal address
Activation of a dormant application not requiring a
Public Meeting
25% of the initial application fee or
$1,500 whichever is greater.
Application Requiring An Open House or
Additional Public Meeting
$1,930.00 (additional fee for each
subsequent public meeting))
Application Requiring Additional Public Meeting
$2,200.00 (additional fee for each
subsequent public meeting where
notice is provided through the local
newspaper)
Type of Application
Fee
(Credit Cards are Not Accepted)
Application Involving Review Under EPA and/or
EAA Process (additional fee)
$15,860.00
Ontario Municipal Board or Land Planning Appeals Tribunal Related Administration Fee
(note 8)
Preparation of Development / Servicing Agreement
(note 5 and note 9)
Folding of drawings accompanying a
submission (fee per sheet)
($5.00 + $0.65 HST)
$5.65
Notarial Fee By Municipal Solicitor
($25.00 + $3.25 HST)
$28.25
Commissioners Fee By Municipal Staff
$25.00 + $3.25 HST
$28.25
Publications
Small Maps
($5.00 + $0.65 HST)
$5.65
Large Maps
($15.00 + $1.95 HST)
$16.95
Aerial Photography (colour)
($5.00 + $0.65 HST)
$5.65
Official Plan Colour Map
($5.00 + $0.65 HST)
$5.65
Clarington Official Plan
($75.00 + $9.75 HST)
$84.75
Clarington Zoning By-law
($75.00 + $9.75 HST)
$84.75
Clarington Street Name Index CD Format
($16.00 + $2.08 HST)
$18.08
Studies: Under 40 pages
($13.00 + $1.69 HST)
$14.69
40 - 100 pages
($26.00 + $3.38 HST)
$29.38
100 - 200 pages
($43.00 + $5.59 HST)
$48.59
over 200 pages
($60.00 + $7.80 HST)
$67.80
CD
$15.00 + $1.95 HST
$16.95
Real Property Transaction
For the preparation of any agreements relating to real property transactions not otherwise
specifically addressed in this Fee Schedule; land transfers (e.g. right-of-ways,
encroachments, leases and licensed, easements) the person requiring the agreement shall
be required to pay fees and disbursements in accordance with notes 5 and 9 below.
Note 1
The following are criteria for determining what constitutes a Major Official Plan
Amendment application:
- New golf courses or expansion to existing golf courses;
- New waste facility or expansion to existing waste facility;
- Commercial Development greater than 2,500 m2;
- Deletion or addition of arterial or collector road; and/or
- Any application that due to the broader policy implications for the Municipality would
require the need to review or manage studies, or any application deemed to be a major
by the Director of Planning Services.
Note 2
The following are criteria for determining what constitutes a Minor Site Plan application:
- A residential or agricultural site plan in the Oak Ridges Moraine as required by the
Official Plan and Zoning By-law 2005-109;
- A dog kennel, agricultural tourism use, and similarly -scaled uses; and/or
- A minor alteration to an existing site plan to revise parking, add a patio, add a storage
building, revise signage, add or delete portables, etc.
Note 3
The following are criteria for determining what constitutes a major Zoning By-law
Amendment application:
-Associated with an Official Plan Amendment;
- Associated with an application for proposed Plan of Subdivision;
- Application involving multiple properties, except for commercial and industrial related
applications; and/or
- Any application that requires the review of technical support documents or studies
(e.g. environmental analyses, transportation).
Note 4
Minor Variance applications for the construction or placement of an accessibility device
to provide access to a single-detached/link or townhouse dwelling is exempt from the
fee. An "accessibility device" is defined as a device including a ramp that aids persons
with physical disabilities in gaining access to a dwelling unit.
Note 5
Agreement preparation fee does not include the cost of registering the agreement and
all related documents (e.g. Transfers, Postponements, or inhibiting orders) in the Land
Registry office. The cost of such registrations is as follows:
- Initial registration $250.00 plus HST, plus disbursements
- All subsequent registrations $125.00 plus HST, plus disbursements. Applicants must
provide the Municipality (Legal Services) with all such costs prior to registration.
Note 6
The following are criteria for determining what constitutes a minor application for red-
line revisions to Draft Approval:
- Does not require circulation to outside agencies.
Note 7
Fees for all Planning applications submitted by a registered charitable organization or
for a registered non-profit housing organization will be reduced by 50%.
Note 8
In addition to the fees set out for Planning Act Applications, the total fees payable shall
include all fees associated with supporting an applicant at any hearing where the
application was approved by Municipal Council including legal fees at a rate of
$180/hour and consultant/witness fees where required, but excluding the costs of the
Planning Department staff.
Note 9
For preparation of any development/servicing agreement other than a subdivision
agreement, Section 41 agreement or a Section 53 agreement, the applicant is required
to reimburse the Municipality for its legal costs. If the legal work is undertaken by the
Municipal Solicitor, it will be charged at the rate of $180/hour. If the legal work is
undertaken by other legal counsel, it will be charged at the legal counsel's hourly rate.
The minimum fee for any such agreement shall be $475.00 plus HST.
Note 10
The base fee only shall be applicable for Draft Plan of Condominium for a parcel of land
which was previously subject to a Site Plan application approved within the previous 24
months of the submission of a Draft Plan of Condominium.
Note 11
This Schedule "A" shall remain in effect from July 1, 2017 until June 30, 2018. In the
event that a fees review is not undertaken before that date fees will be increased
annually by 3%, commencing on July 1, 2018.
Note 12
Where Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are submitted together a reduction
of 50% of the Major Zoning By-law Amendment Fee shall apply.
Note 13
The fee for a Mixed Use Building will apply when residential units are proposed and a
minimum of 50% of the ground floor of a building is for non-residential purposes.
Note 14
The preconsultation fee will be applied to a future application resulting from the
preconsultation meeting.
Note 15
Recirculation fees will be required on the 4t" resubmission of application materials that
require circulation to internal departments and/or external agencies.
Attachment 2 to
Municipality of Clarington Report PSD -027-18
2018 Clarington Proposed Fees Update
Planning Applications
Average 2017
Fees for Durham
Application Type
Current Fees
Region
Recommended 2018 Fees
Lakeshore
Municipalities
Minor
Minor
Minor
$10,830
$15,034
$15,000
Local Official Plan
Amendment
Major
$18,400
Major
$27,115
Major
$22,000
Aggregate Pit or
N/A
Aggregate
Pit or Quarry:
Quarry: $32,470
$33,200
Adoption fee for
$2,490
N/A
Delete
application submitted
prior to Jan 1, 2015
Regional Official Plan
$2,710
$4,911
$2,770
Amendment Review
Fee
Neighbourhood Design
$18,070
N/A
Delete
Plan
Neighbourhood Design
$4,330
N/A
$5,000
Plan Amendment or
Master Block Plan
N/A
N/A
Minor
Combined Applications
for OP and Zoning
Amendment (includes
preparation of both By-
2018
2019
2020
$20,000
$20,500
$21,000
Major
2018
2019
2020
laws)
$27,000
$27,500
$28,000
Minor
Minor
Minor
$4,330
$8,920
2018
2019
2020
$6,000
$7,000
$8,000
Major
Zoning By-law
2018
2019
2020
Amendment
$10,000
$11,000
$12,000
Major
Major
$8,650
$15,110
Zoning By-law
$2,490
Average 2017
$2,600
Amendment Removal of
Fees for Durham
Application Type
Current Fees
Region
Recommended 2018 Fees
Removal of
$650
Lakeshore
Delete
Environmental Holding
Municipalities
Zoning By-law
$2,490
$2,636
$2,600
Amendment Removal of
Holding
Removal of
$650
N/A
Delete
Environmental Holding
Symbol (Zoning By-law
2005-109)
Covered
$7,234
Covered through a minor ZBA
Temporary Use By-law
through a minor
ZBA
Temporary Use By-law
$2,160
$2,671
$2,210
Extension
Residential:
Base Residential
Residential
$11,910 + $300/
$16,647
$16,000 + $300/unit and $500/
unit ($60 for
block
Draft Plan of
apartment unit)
Subdivision Application
Non-residential:
Base Non-
Non -Residential
$6,490
Residential
$6,620
$11,809
($3,570+
$5,863
($4,000 + $520 HST)
Preparation of
$464.10 HST)
$4,520
Subdivision agreement
$4,034.10
Preparation of
($700+$91
$4,601
($2,000 + 260 HST)
Subdivision Agreement
HST) $791
$2,260
- Amendment
Filed prior to July,
N/A
Filed prior to July 1, 2000
1, 2000
$14,000 + $300/unit +
$11,910+
$500/block
$300/unit($60/ap
artment)
Filed between July 1, 2000 —
December 31, 2006 $7,000 +
Revisions to a
Filed between
$300/unit + $500/block
Subdivision Application
July 1, 2000 —
(ie. Not draft approved,
Dec 31, 2006
Filed after December 31, 2006
but requiring full
$6,490+
$7,000
recirculation)
$300/unit
($60/apartment
Extension of draft approval
$2,540
Filed after Dec
31, 2006
$6,490
Extension of draft
Average 2017
plan approval
Fees for Durham
Application Type
Current Fees
Region
Recommended 2018 Fees
Subdivision clearance
$2,490
Lakeshore
$2,540
Minor
Municipalities
All revisions
Extension of draft
plan approval
$2,490
Subdivision clearance
$2,490
$2,274
$2,540
Minor
Base — Minor
All revisions
$4,330+300
$7,551
$8,830 + 300/unit +$500/block
additional/unit
Revisions to a draft
($60/apartment)
approved plan of
Major
Base — Major
subdivision (ie. Red line
revision)
$8,650+
$9,151
300/unit
($60/apartment)
Residential and
$9,152
$7,500
Draft Plan of
non-residential
Condominium
$5,950
Condominium
$8,650
N/A
$8,830
Conversion
($3,570+
N/A
($3,650 + 474.50 HST)
$464.10 HST)
$4,124.50
$4,034.10
Condominium
agreement
Amendment
Amendment
$720 + $93.60 HST)
($700+$91
$813.60
HST) $791
Condominium
$1,960
$3,187
$2000
Clearance Fee
Condominium Part Lot
$870 + $60/unit
N/A
$1,000 + $60/unit
Control
Subdivision and
$2,490
$1,630
$2,540
Condominium Extension
of Draft Plan Approval
$4,000 plus a
Average 2017
$6,000 plus a per unit fee as
per unit fee as
Fees for Durham
follows:
Application Type
Current Fees
Region
Recommended 2018 Fees
Lakeshore
1-100:
Site Plan Approval
1-100: $210/unit
Municipalities
$225/unit
$4,000 plus a
Base
$6,000 plus a per unit fee as
per unit fee as
$6,960
follows:
follows:
1-100:
Site Plan Approval
1-100: $210/unit
$225/unit
(Residential)
100 +: $125/unit
100 +:
Plans for
$150/unit
approval only (no
agreement)
$1,410
$750 + $30/unit
N/A
$1,000 + $50/unit to a
Site Plan Amendment
To a max $5,400
maximum of $6,000
(Residential)
Telecom tower
Telecom tower
Telecom Tower
$6,060.00
$6,838
$8,000
Commercial
Base Fee
Commercial gross floor area
gross floor area
$6,629
$5,000 + $1.50/square metre
$4,330 + $1.50
square metres
Industrial/other
Base Fee
Industrial / Other Uses
uses
$6,594
$3,000 + $0.25/square metre
$1,410 + 0.20 m2
Mixed Use
N/A
Mixed Use Building
Site Plan Approval
Building
$4,500 + $0.60/square metre +
(Non-residential)
$4,330+
$60/unit (maximum $20,000)
$0.60/square
metre + $60/unit
(maximum
$20,000)
Minor Site Plan/
N/A
Minor ORM
Oak Ridges
$650
Moraine
$630
Sales
$2,416
Sales trailer / model home
trailer/model
$2,000
home
$1,300
Amendment
Average 2017
Amendment (commercial)
(commercial)
Fees for Durham
$1,800 + $1.50/square metre
Application Type
Current Fees
Region
Recommended 2018 Fees
$1.50/m2
Lakeshore
Amendment (mixed use)
commercial
Municipalities
$1,800 + $0.60/square metre +
Amendment
N/A
Amendment (commercial)
(commercial)
$1,800 + $1.50/square metre
$1,730+
$1.50/m2
Amendment (mixed use)
commercial
$1,800 + $0.60/square metre +
gross floor area
$60/unit (maximum $16,000)
(max $6,000)
Amendment Industrial / other
Amendment
use
(mixed use)
$800 + $0.20/square metre
$1,730+
(maximum $6,400)
Site Plan Approval/
$0.60/m2
Amendment (Non-
commercial
residential)
gross floor area
+ $30/residential
unit (maximum
$16,000)
Amendment
(Industrial / other
use)
$750 + $0.20/m2
gross floor area
(maximum
$6,400)
Plans for approval only
$1,110
N/A
Delete
(no agreement)
Preparation of section
($470+$61
N/A
($600 + $78 HST)
41
HST) $531.10
$678
Agreement/Amendment
(Site Plan Agreement)
Accessory
N/A
Accessory building and
Buildings and
structures
Structures
$570
$550
Residential Minor
Residential minor
Residential (minor)
Committee of
(single, semi-
(existing building)
$720
Adjustment — Minor
detached,
$718
Variance
townhouse or
proposed lot)
Residential Major
Residential (major)
$700
(vacant land)
$1,200
Residential major
$1,349
(all other
residential)
$1,080
Other non-
Average 2017
Other non-residential
residential
Fees for Durham
$720
Application Type
Current Fees
Region
Recommended 2018 Fees
Commercial
Lakeshore
Commercial
$1,630
Municipalities
$1,700
Other non-
Non-residential
Other non-residential
residential
$1,890
$720
$700
Commercial
Commercial
$1,630
$1,700
Includes
$388
$250
C of A Tabling fee
recirculation
$230 (applicant
initiated)
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
$185
$195
$200
Sign permit
Temporary
Temporary
Temporary
$93
$187
$100
Variance
Variance
Variance
$550
$794
$700
Sign By-law
Amendment
N/A
Amendment
$1,630
$1,800
Application and
$310
$200
registration
$134
Registration for applications
Registration for
submitted prior to Jan 1, 2015
$75
applications
Apartment In House
submitted prior to
Jan 1, 2015
$66
Rental Protection
Act
$1,290
Zoning, building
$121
Zoning, building and all other
and all other
property information
property
$150
Land Use Information
information
$135
Subdivision
and Compliance Letter
$150
Subdivision
$135
Review fee
Average 2017
Review fee
$550
Fees for Durham
$650
Application Type
Current Fees
Region
Recommended 2018 Fees
Land Division
Section 53
Lakeshore
agreement
agreement
Municipalities
($470 + $61 HST) $531.10
Review fee
N/A
Review fee
$550
$650
Preparation of
Preparation of Section 53
Land Division
Section 53
agreement
agreement
($470 + $61 HST) $531.10
($470 +$61
HST) $531.10
Clearance Letter
$200
N/A
$257
$200 this fee would be applied
Pre -consultation
towards future application
fees
Applicant
N/A
Applicant responsible for 100%
responsible for
Municipality's full costs of
100%
undertaking a peer review
Peer Review
Municipality's
full costs of
undertaking a
peer review
microFIT
N/A
microFIT applications (10 KW or
applications (10
less) $150
KW or less) $135
FIT applications up to 10 MW
(solar energy) $450
FIT applications
Comments on
up to 10 MW
FIT applications up to 10 MW
Applications under the
(solar energy)
(other than solar)
Green Energy Act
$430
$6,100
FIT applications
up to 10 MW
(other than solar)
$6,060
Street name
Average 2017
Street name change request
change request
Fees for Durham
$1,200 + $50 per municipal
Application Type
Current Fees
Region
Recommended 2018 Fees
municipal
Lakeshore
address
Municipalities
Reactivation after 2 years that
Street name
N/A
Street name change request
change request
$1,200 + $50 per municipal
$1,080 + $50 per
address
municipal
address
Reactivation after 2 years that
Reactivation that
does not require public meeting
does not require
25% of initial application fee or
$1,500 whichever is greater
public meeting
25% of initial
Application requiring an open
application fee
house or additional public
or $1,000
meeting
whichever is
$1,750 (additional fee for each
greater
additional meeting)
Application
Application requiring additional
requiring an open
public meeting
house or
$2,000 (additional fee for each
additional public
additional public meeting where
Other
meeting
notice is provided through the
$1,410
local newspaper)
(additional fee
for each
additional
meeting)
Application
requiring
additional public
meeting
$1,960
(additional fee
for each
additional
public meeting
where notice is
provided
through the
local
newspaper)
Application Involving
$14,070
N/A
$14,500
review under EPA
and/or EAA Process
(additional fee)