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Report To: General Government Committee
Date of Meeting: May 5, 2025 Report Number: FSD-019-25
Authored By: Trevor Pinn
Submitted By: Trevor Pinn, Deputy CAO/Treasurer, Finance and Technology
Reviewed By: Mary-Anne Dempster, CAO
By-law Number: Resolution Number:
File Number:
Report Subject: 2025 User Fee By-law Update
Recommendations:
1.That Report FSD-019-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be
received;
2.That the By-law attached to Report FSD-019-25, as Attachment 1, be approved and
By-law 2024-022 be repealed; and
3.That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-019-25, and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
GG-099-25, C-113-252025-033
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Report Overview
1. Background
1.1 The Municipal Act, 2001 allows the Municipality to charge user fees for services that
are provided to individuals. The user fee must be provided for in a by-law approved by
Council.
1.2 The planned 2026 opening of the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre h as resulted in
proposed new fees.
1.3 Some minor administrative changes are being proposed to ensure consistency and to
remove fees that no longer apply to the Municipality due to changes in legislation,
process changes, etc.
1.4 Increasing care and housing fees are the drivers behind the proposed new fees from
the Animal Services Division of the Legislative Services Department.
1.5 The Treasurer has directed staff to remove HST from the user fee schedules. A note
will be added to advise residents that fees are subject to HST where applicable. This
follows common practice in municipalities and reflects the fact that HST is not a fee
charged by the Municipality. Changes to HST applicability and rates are outside the
control of the Municipality and may change at any time , removing them from the By-law
schedules provides flexibility if there are changes to HST.
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2. Updates to Existing Fees/Administrative Changes
Planning and Infrastructure Services
2.1 Remove Commissioning Fees from Schedule E; these fees are noted in Schedule A -
General Fees. As this service is offered by multiple departments, this will ensure
consistency in the fee charged across the organization
2.2 Pre-consultation Fees: Stage 2 – Technical Proposal Review fee to be removed from
Schedule E. This is no longer applicable to the Municipality.
2.3 Minor site plans in the Oak Ridges Moraine to be removed from Schedule E.
2.4 Additional Dwelling Unit: Registration for Applications submitted prior to January 1,
2015 fee to be moved to Publications section in Schedule E.
2.5 Minor revisions to the notes and descriptions of application fees to add clarity as to
when the fees apply.
2.6 Remove and condense the duplication of the minor pre-consultation fee so that one fee
captures all minor pre-consultation fees, including the land division pre-application
meeting. Staff propose a $15 increase to provide consistency among all similar fees.
2.7 Separate the Deed Stamping Fee from the Land Division Application fee to avoid a
future refund if the applicant does not complete the land division process. The deed
stamping payment will now be collected at the end of the land division process for any
future applications. The applicant will not have to pay the deed stamping fee again
where the fee was already collected as a combined fee between 2024 to when this By-
law is in effect.
2.8 In addition, Clarington staff and Hemson Consulting are undertaking a comprehensive
review of Planning and Infrastructure fees to ensure full cost recovery. A report and by-
law amendment are targeted for General Government Committee in the Fall.
Public Services – Community Services Division
2.9 Remove the following fees due to the decommissioning of the Bowmanville Indoor
Soccer building:
2.9.1. Turf Full Field Discount
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2.9.2. Turf Full Field Non-Prime
2.9.3. Turf Full Field Prime Time
2.9.4. Turf Half Field Discount
2.9.5. Turf Half Field Non-Prime Time
2.9.6. Turf Field Prime Time
2.10 Staff recommend updating the existing Swim/Skate drop-in options, 10-ticket passes,
group entry, and annual membership to include access to the South Bowmanville
Recreation Complex (SBRC) walking track during designated times. The updated
charge name and descriptions would be revised to “Swim/Skate/Walk” with no changes
to the existing fees. Including this update in the 2025 rates and fees ensures essential
data is captured to inform the SBRC operational plan and budget. While these
adjustments will not take effect until 2026, when the facility becomes operational, their
early inclusion supports financial planning and strategic decision -making to ensure the
SBRC meets community needs upon opening.
Transitioning youth development groups to the correct ice rental rate
2.11 Historically, youth development programs were charged the lowest available rate under
the previous ice rental structure. When the current rate structure was introduced, which
includes Resident, Community, and Commercial rates, it was recognized that these
programs would face a significant fee increase. To ease this transition, a phased -in
approach was implemented, gradually moving these groups to the Resident Rate. As of
January 1, 2026, these groups will reach the Resident Rate. However, this transition
did not fully align these groups with the correct rate category. As businesses operating
for profit, they should be classified under the Commercial Rate (Resident Rate plus
20% surcharge). To complete this transition while ensuring a manageable fee increase ,
staff recommend a continued phased-in approach:
2.11.1. January 1, 2027: Annual CPI increase plus additional ~10% increase toward
the Commercial Rate
2.11.2. January 1, 2028: Annual CPI increase plus additional ~10% increase to fully
align with the Commercial Rate
2.12 This adjustment applies only to existing youth development groups currently on the
phased-in plan. Any new groups entering the system will be required to pay the correct
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Commercial Rate upfront. A clear communication plan will be developed to inform
affected groups, manage expectations, and mitigate concerns.
Public Services – Public Works Division
2.13 Commemorative Tree and Bench program to be removed from the User Fee
schedules. Since these are donations, they should only be posted on the Municipal
website, not in the User Fee By-law.
2.14 Staff propose an increase to the minimum labour requirement in the Incident Response
category from 1 hour to 3 hours. This recommendation is based on a continuous
improvement cost recovery project:
Incident Response Fee Unit
Response to incident clean up on
municipal roadway and right of
way
three (3)
hours
Response to a municipal
infrastructure damage incident minimum three (3)
hours
Incident Response Fee Unit
Additional expenses to retain a
private contractor or to rent
equipment to repair or replace
municipal infrastructure
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2.15 Staff recommend updating the reference from “Current MTO Rate” to “Current MTO
Ontario Provincial Standard Specification Rate” to provide greater clarity in the Incident
Response category.
Public Services - Emergency Services Division
2.16 Staff recommend increasing the base rate for 1 hour of services offered by a Fire
Prevention Inspector to $77.47. The calculation for the fee will be: Time required to
complete the task x $77.47.
3. New Fees
Legislative Services – Animal Services Division
3.1 Currently, small animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and small birds are
adopted out with a voluntary donation from the adopter rather than a fee. This has most
often worked against the shelter – the donation is quite low compared to the cost of
housing the animal.
3.2 Costs are rising for supplies for these types of animals. They are often harder to
rehome, so their stays become longer. While we d on’t get many small animals, they
can be expensive to house.
3.3 Nearby municipalities vary in price for the adoption of small mammals and birds. See
below for a comparison.
3.4 Clarington Animal Shelter is the only area shelter that does not charge a set fee.
Municipality Cost
–
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3.5 Animal Services Division Staff are recommending the following additions to the User
Fee By-law within Schedule B:
3.5.1. $39.82 for rabbits
3.5.2. $22.12 for guinea pigs and other small mammals.
3.6 There are no plans to sterilize rabbits or other small mammals at this time, as the
procedure requires a specialized veterinarian and is cost prohibitive.
Legislative Services – Clerks Division
Completion of Municipal Information Form
3.7 The Municipal Clerk signs off on Municipal Information forms, which indicate whether
the area in which the premises will be located is “wet”, “damp” or “dry” (in relation to the
sale of liquor) and notes if there are any specific concerns regarding zoning or non-
compliance for the purpose of obtaining a liquor sales licence from the Alcohol and
Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The Clerk’s office confirms there are no
Zoning or outstanding Municipal Law Enforcement Concerns and then the form as
signed off by the Municipal Clerk.
3.8 Currently Clarington signs off on Municipal Information Forms free of charge. The
Clerk’s Division currently receives 5 to 10 Municipal Information Forms per year. Based
on a review of comparator municipalities, the Clerk’s Division Staff recommend adding
a new fee of $50.00 + HST for completion of the form.
Declaration of Municipally Significant Events
3.9 Council has delegated the authority to the Municipal Clerk to designate a “Public Event”
an event of municipal for the purpose of obtaining a Special Occasion Permit through
the AGCO. Examples of this type of event include: Spartan Race, Holiday in the Hills,
Community Dances or Concerts The Clerk’s office confirms the event qualifies as
Municipally Significant in accordance with the criteria set out in Resolution #GPA -429-
12 arising from Report CLD-028-12, which includes criteria for events, and provides a
letter to the applicant.
3.10 Currently, Clarington prepares these letters free of charge. The Clerk’s Division
currently receives 10 to 15 of these requests per year. Based on a review of
comparator municipalities, the Clerk’s Division Staff recommend adding a new fee of
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$50.00 + HST for completion of the form. Municipality of Clarington events would be
exempt from this fee.
3.11 The following summarizes what other comparator municipalities charge for Municipal
Information Forms and letters declaring an event Municipally Significant (sorted by fee):
Municipality Municipal
Information
Form
Declaration of
Municipally
Significant Event
Notes
Ajax
Clarington
Uxbridge
Oshawa
Pickering
Whitby
Scugog
approvals, Clerk’s Fire, Building
Oakville
Brampton
Brock
Caledon
Clerk’s Fire, Building
Markham
Clerk’s Fire, Building
Milton
Clerk’s Fire, Building
Legislative Services – Municipal Law Enforcement Division
3.12 Staff recommend introducing at 25% administrative fee to recoup expenses incurred to
arrange and execute required work undertaken to comply with Orders issued pursuant
to the Site Alteration By-law 2024-017 and the Property Standards By-law 2007-070.
3.13 The administrative fee is intended to offset additional expenses related to procurement,
scheduling, site attendance, and the clerical resources necessary for processing
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invoices. The proposed fee is consistent with the existing administrative charge
outlined in the Boulevard By-law 2013-066.
Planning and Infrastructure Services
3.14 Staff recommend introducing a Deeming By-law application fee for applications that
propose to deem all or parts of registered plans of subdivision not to be part of a plan of
subdivision if they were registered for eight (8) years or more under Subsection 50(4) of
the Planning Act. This is not a common Planning Act Application and histo rically
Clarington has used the exemption from Part Lot Control application fee for these types
of applications as the process is similar and more of a legal and technical matter to
rectify or change parcel fabric within a plan of subdivision, such as to b e able to merge
abutting lots.
Public Services – Community Services Division
3.15 Staff recommend the addition of new permit fees at the South Bowmanville Recreation
Complex (SBRC). The proposed inclusion of these fees in the 2025 update allows
sport partners to review and budget accordingly before submitting allocation requests
for the new facility. Staff propose holding these rates for the 2026 operational year.
Description of Service Fee Unit
Quarter Field Indoor Turf Prime $180.00 Per hour
Quarter Field Indoor Turf Non-Prime 136.35 Per hour
Quarter Field Indoor Turf Prime Off-Season 50.00 Per hour
Quarter Field Indoor Turf Non-Prime Off-Season 40.30 Per hour
Full Field Indoor Turf - Tournament 500.00 Per hour
Gymnasium – Category A 85.26 Per hour
3.16 The gymnasium fee structure will be updated to a new naming convention using
Categories A through D. Categories B through D will reflect existing rates, with no
change in pricing. The standard rental of a single gymnasium at SBRC will be included
under Category B (formerly “DHRC – Gymnasium Full”). A new Category A fee is
being introduced to represent the combined rental of both Gymnasiums 1 and 2 at
SBRC.
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3.17 Benchmarked against comparable facilities and reflecting the operational model of the
former Bowmanville Indoor Soccer full turf field, these fees support similar usage for
comparable pricing, ensuring continuity for user groups. The gymnasium fees are
aligned with the pricing models of existing gymnasium facilities, ensuring consistency
and competitiveness across municipal recreation offerings. Staff also recommend a
reduced hourly tournament rate for full turf rentals when booked for 5 or more
consecutive hours during the on-season. This fee supports sport tourism, which brings
economic benefits to the community and promotes local business engagement.
Whirlpool add-on fee for pool rentals
3.18 Staff recommend the addition of a whirlpool add-on fee for pool rentals. This fee
covers additional costs for maintenance and operation while enhancing rental offerings
to customers:
Description of Service Fee Unit
Whirlpool Add-On $30.00 Per hour
Stage rentals, garbage bins, and picnic tables (fields section)
3.19 The stage rental fees are intended to recover costs associated with maintenance and
operation, including inspection and staffing requirements, which have increased
significantly in recent years. Stage rental staffing costs will be calculated based on the
actual staffing required during event times. The proposed stage fees will replace the
former hourly stage fees. For picnic tables and garbage bins, delivery fees follow a cost
recovery model, addressing staff time for delivery and pick-up.
3.20 Staff recommend that the new supply fees for events be approved as part of the July
1st update, but not take effect until January 1, 2026. Delaying implementation ensures
a smoother transition, as introducing these changes mid-season would be operationally
complex and could create confusion for event organizers.
3.21 These fees will apply to Community Not for Profit Events that have an approved
Special Events application for an event on Municipal Property.
Description of Service Fee Unit
Stage Rental - Set-Up $2,000.00 Per rental
Stage Rental - Inspection 1,500.00 Per rental
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Stage Rental - Staffing Varies by rental, based on required
staffing and a cost-recovery model.
Per rental
Garbage Bins (Delivery) 49.85 Per 5 units,
per event
Picnic Tables (Delivery) 149.56 Per 5 units,
per event
New outdoor rental fee
3.22 Staff propose a new rental fee for picnic shelters and gazebos to support cost recovery
for maintenance and repairs. These spaces currently have no rental fee but require
staff time for cleaning, waste removal, and ongoing operational support. The fee is
benchmarked against neighboring municipalities, where similar rentals are charged,
and ensures sustainable management of these amenities.
Description of Service Fee Unit
Picnic Shelter / Gazebo $10.00 Per hour
Swim and Skate sponsorship fee
3.23 A flat sponsorship fee of $600 per event is recommended and based on the average
potential revenue across all municipal recreation facilities. This was calculated by
multiplying each facility’s capacity by the current Youth Drop -In rate to estimate event
revenue and then averaging those totals to arrive at a consistent rate. Formalizing this
fee supports transparency and simplifies administration. Sponsorships help offset
operational costs and ensure continued community access to affordable drop -in
recreation opportunities.
Description of Service Fee Unit
Sponsored Public Swim or Open Leisure Skate
(Any Location) $600.00 Per event
Advertising fees (Rink Boards and Lobby Posters)
3.24 The Municipality now directly manages advertising sales (previously handled by a third
party).
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3.25 Staff recommend including the existing advertising fees for rink boards and lobby
posters in the User Fee by-law. These fees remain unchanged from the current rates
posted on the municipal website.
3.26 Artwork is the responsibility of the advertiser. An additional $200 production fee applies
to each rink board. There is no additional cost for lobby ad production.
Description of Service Term Location Fee
Category A Rink Board 1 year Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex –
Pad A $1,500.00
Category B Rink Board
1 year Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex –
Pad B, South Courtice Arena – Pad A or B,
Darlington Sports Centre
1,200.00
Category A Poster 1 year Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex,
South Courtice Arena 1,000.00
Category B Poster 1 year Courtice Community Complex, Diane
Hamre Recreation Complex 800.00
Category C Poster 1 year Darlington Sports Complex 500.00
Public Services – Emergency Services Division
3.27 Staff recommend adding an Administrative Fee to support cost recovery for MTO and
ARIS fees, this fee aligns with the fee in Municipal Law Enforcement for using the same
Province of Ontario systems.
4. Financial Considerations (section must remain, select not
applicable if there are no considerations)
4.1 The Financial Considerations have been identified in the above rationale; departments
will update user fee revenue as part of the 2026 Budget Update where applicable.
5. Strategic Plan
5.1 Not applicable.
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6. Climate Change
6.1 Not Applicable.
7. Concurrence
This report has been reviewed by the Deputy CAOs of Planning and Infrastructure Services,
Public Services and Legislative Services who concur with the recommendations.
8. Conclusion
It is respectfully recommended that Council approve the attached Draft User Fee By -law and
repeal By-law 2024-022.
Staff Contact: Trevor Pinn, CPA, CA, Deputy CAO/Treasurer, 905-623-3379 x2602 or
tpinn@clarington.net.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 – Draft User Fee By-law
Interested Parties:
There are no interested parties to be notified of Council's decision.
Attachment 1 to Report FSD-019-25
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF
CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NO. 2025-xxx
Being a by-law to require the payment of fees for services.
Whereas Subsection 69(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.12, as amended,
provides that by-laws may be passed by the council of a municipality to establish a tariff
of fees for the processing of applications made in respect of planning matters;
And whereas Subsection 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as
amended, authorizes a municipality to impose fees or charges for services or activities
provided or done by or on behalf of it;
And whereas Council passed a resolution arising out of Report FSD-019-25;
Now therefore the Council of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
1. That commencing July 1, 2025, the fees for services provided by the Municipality
shall be set out in the following Schedules to this By-law:
a. Schedule “A” – General Fees
b. Schedule “B” – Legislative Services Fees
c. Schedule “C” – Financial Services Fees
d. Schedule “D” – Emergency and Fire Services Fees
e. Schedule “E” – Planning and Infrastructure Services Fees
f. Schedule “F” – Community Services
g. Schedule “G” – Public Works Fees
h. Schedule “H” – Cemetery Services Fees
2. That the Deputy CAO/Treasurer is authorized to adjust the above schedules,
without amendment to this By-law, effective annually on January 1 of each year,
by an amount not exceeding the July over July, Ontario All-Items Consumer
Price Index (CPI) or $5, whichever is higher.
Attachment 1 to Report FSD-019-25
3. Notwithstanding Section 1, the Deputy CAO/Treasurer, or designate, is
authorized to waive service fees for customer service, community events, or
internal purposes.
4. That the Deputy CAO/Treasurer, or designate, be authorized to approve interim
service fees to be ratified by Council within 12 months of approval .
5. That By-law 2024-022 and any amendments thereto, be repealed.
6. That this by-law shall be effective on July 1, 2025.
Passed in Open Council this ____ day of May, 2025.
_____________________________________
Adrian Foster, Mayor
_____________________________________
June Gallagher, Municipal Clerk
Attachment 1 to Report FSD-019-25
By-law 2025-xxx
Schedule “A”
General Fees
Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2025
Fees are subject to HST where applicable.
Service Fee Unit
Photocopies
Printing – Letter (8 ½" x 11”)
Printing – Legal (8 ½” x 14”)
Printing – Ledger/Tabloid (11” x 17”)
Commissioner of Oaths
Commissioner of Oaths(for Ontario
“Change of Name” forms currently
referred to as Form 11155E and Form
1156E)
Attachment 1 to Report FSD-019-25
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Fee Unit
Daytime electric vehicle station use under
three (3) hours
Daytime electric vehicle station use after
three (3) + 30 minute grace period
Nighttime electric vehicle station use
Reservation no-show
Note:
1. For daytime use (7:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Sunday), the user is expected to
move their vehicle from the charge station parking spot after three (3) hours. A
grace period of 30 minutes will be permitted once their allotted time has elapsed
before an additional fee is applied.
2. Where offered by the Electric Vehicle Charger Service Provider, Electric Vehicle
Parking Spaces may be reserved via an online booking platform on a first come
first served basis. If the User does not connect to the electric vehicle charging
station within 10 minutes of the reserved time, the User will be charged a fee and
lose their place in the queue.
Attachment 1 to Report FSD-019-25
By-law 2025-xxx
Schedule “B”
Legislative Services Fees
Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2025
Fees are subject to HST where applicable.
Service Fee Unit
Burial Permit
Civil Marriage Ceremony
Marriage Licenses
Civil Marriage Ceremony Witness – Provided
by Clarington
Cost to File Appeal of Property Standards
Order (50% to be refunded to Appellant
following appearance before Appeal
Committee. Failure to appear for the Appeal
will result in forfeiture of entire fee amount)
Municipal Law Enforcement Investigation
Completion of Municipal Information Form
(for the purpose of obtaining a liquor sales
licence from the Alcohol and Gaming
Commission of Ontario (AGCO))
Declaration of Municipally Significant Events
(for the purpose of obtaining a Special
Occasion Permit through the AGCO)
The following table is a summary of regulatory fees set by the Municipality and rules
outlining the license, applicability and eligibility should be referred to the appropriate
regulatory by-law:
Snow Clearing By-law (93-144) Fee Unit
Removal of Snow
Administrative Charge
Attachment 1 to Report FSD-019-25
Property Standards By-law (2007-070) Fee Unit
Expenses incurred to comply with the terms of
an Order that the individual(s) has failed to
satisfy.
Administrative Charge
Body Rub Parlour By-law (2003-127) Fee Unit
Application
Owner’s Licence
Operator’s Licence
Attendant’s Licence
License
Owner’s Licence
Operator’s Licence
Attendant’s Licence
License Renewal
Owner’s Licence
Operator’s Licence
Attendant’s Licence
Peddler’s License By-law (2005-206) Fee Unit
Stationary
Mobile
Assistant
Auctioneers License By-law (2006-116) Fee Unit
Auctioneer Annual
Auctioneer Single Event
Attachment 1 to Report FSD-019-25
Adult Entertainment By-law (2007-063) Fee Unit
Owner Licence
Operator Licence
Attendant Licence
Site Alteration By-law (2024-017) Fee Unit
Expenses incurred to comply with the terms
of an Order that the individual(s) has failed to
satisfy.
Administration Charge
Minor Fill Operation Permit
Minor Fill Operation Permit Renewal
Small Fill Operation Permit
Small Fill Operation Permit Renewal
Large Fill Operation Permit
Large Fill Operation Permit Renewal
Exotic Animal By-law (2012-045) Fee Unit
Permit Application
Impound
Daily Care
Attachment 1 to Report FSD-019-25
Exotic Animal By-law (2012-045) Fee Unit
Third-party Daily Care
Note: Where a Prohibited Animal is impounded and a third-party is contracted to care
for the Animal, the third-party care fee shall be charged for every day or part of a day
the Animal is cared for by the third-party.
Responsible Pet Owners By-law (2013-024)
Adoptions
Fee Unit
Adoption – dogs (all dogs are microchipped
and sterilized prior to adoption)
Adoption – puppies (<6 months) *$100 voucher
rebate with proof of sterilization
Adoption – cats (all cats are microchipped and
sterilized prior to adoption)
Adoption – kittens (<6 months) *$75 voucher
rebate with proof of sterilization
Adoption – Small Animals
Rabbits
Guinea Pigs and other small mammals
Attachment 1 to Report FSD-019-25
Responsible Pet Owners By-law (2013-024)
Licenses
Fee Unit
Dog or cat – microchipped & spayed or
neutered
Dog or cat – spayed or neutered no microchip
Dog – unaltered
Cat – unaltered
Dog or cat – Agricultural rate (Note 1)
Note 1: Rate is offered where there are more than three dogs or three cats and where
owner provides proof current rabies vaccination for each, and proof of zoning.
Responsible Pet Owners By-law (2013-024)
Impounding Wearing License or Microchip
Fee Unit
First occurrence
Second or subsequent occurrence
Daily care fee (Note 2)
Note 2: Every dog impounded is subject to an additional charge for every day or part of
a day after the day the pet is brought into impoundment.
Responsible Pet Owners By-law (2013-024)
Impounding Not Wearing License or Not
Microchipped
Fee Unit
First occurrence
Second or subsequent occurrence
Daily care fee (Note 2)
Not licensed (Note 3)
Attachment 1 to Report FSD-019-25
Note 2: Every dog impounded is subject to an additional charge for every day or part of
a day after the day the pet is brought into impoundment.
Note 3: In addition to the fees detailed above, every Owner of a dog not licensed for the
current year who is a resident of the Municipality is also required to pay the licence fee
in addition to the impoundment fees.
Responsible Pet Owners By-law (2013-024)
Surrenders
Fee Unit
Transfer of ownership of a cat or dog or litter,
brought into the Animal Shelter
Transfer of ownership of a cat or dog, picked
up by the Animal Services Officers, during
normal working hours (excluding Sunday and
Holidays)
Transfer of ownership of a cat or dog, picked
up by the Animal Services Officer, outside of
regular business hours.
Responsible Pet Owners By-law (2013-024)
Trap Rental Fees
Fee Unit
Deposit – Fully refundable upon return of trap
Daily rental
Responsible Pet Owners By-law (2013-024)
Permit to Keep More Dogs than Prescribed
Limit
Fee Unit
Initial Application Fee
Annual Renewal
Attachment 1 to Report FSD-019-25
Responsible Pet Owners By-law (2013-024)
Other Agency Boarding
Fee Unit
Intake exam – first day board
Daily Boarding Fee (includes food, cage space, care, daily monitoring, etc.)
Dog
Cat
Aggressive, dangerous, quarantine or medical
isolation animals
Nursing mom and litter (kittens or pups <4
weeks) (Fee determined based on size of
litter and attention required)
–
Small Animals
Veterinary intervention
Daily medication administration
Grooming (if necessary)
Other Services
Cold Storage
Kennel By-law (2013-025) Fee Unit
Initial Application Fee
Annual Renewal
Special Events on Private-Property By-law
(2014-020) Fee Unit
Application Review Fee
Attachment 1 to Report FSD-019-25
Traffic and Parking By-law (2014-059) Fee Unit
Parking Meter Zones on Highways (per
schedule 5 of By-law)
Municipal Parking Permit
Until 8:00am the next day
7 days
14 days
21 days
28 days
56 days
84 days
Refreshment Vehicle By-law (2015-016) Fee Unit
Stationary Refreshment Vehicle Annual
Licence
Licensed Stationary Refreshment Vehicle
Temporary Relocation Fee
Mobile Refreshment Vehicle Annual
Licence
Mobile Refreshment Vehicle Temporary
Relocation Fee
Refreshment Cart Annual Licence
Currently licensed in Clarington
Attachment 1 to Report FSD-019-25
Refreshment Vehicle By-law (2015-016) Fee Unit
Currently licensed in Durham
Currently licensed in another
jurisdiction in Ontario
If not Currently licensed in any jurisdiction
Fireworks By-law (2015-047) Fee Unit
Class A (Permit to Discharge Consumer
Fireworks) (Note 1)
Class B (Permit to Discharge Display
Fireworks or Special Effect Pyrotechnics
Class C (Permit to Sell from a Mobile Sales
Location)
Class D (Permit to Sell from a Temporary
Sales Location)
Fire Inspection Fee for all Permits other
than a Class Permit.
Note 1: The fee for a Class A Permit is waived for cultural or religious holidays.
Vehicle-For-Hire By-law (2019-069) Fee Unit
Taxicab/Limousine Broker Licence
TNV Broker Licence
Replacement Plate
Broker Information Update (during term of
licence)
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By-law 2025-xxx
Schedule “C”
Financial Services Fees
Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2025
Fees are subject to HST where applicable.
Taxation Services Fee Unit
Tax Certificate
Tax Certificate – Rush
Tax Receipts/Letters
Reprint of any previously issued tax
correspondence
New tax account set-up fee
Research/archival fee (one hour minimum)
Post dated cheque removal fee or date
change
Mortgage company information
Addition to tax roll (e.g., Region of Durham
water/sewer lien, POA arrears, development
charges etc.)
Dishonoured payments (pre-authorized
payments/ cheques)
Ownership change
Statement of Account
Arrears notice
Legal Fees/Title Searches
Farm Debt Notice Fee
Process a refund/transfer between accounts/
updates to PAP withdrawals
Tax sale registration recovery service fee
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Schedule “D”
Emergency and Fire Fees
Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2025
Fees are subject to HST where applicable.
Information / Document Fee Unit
Copy of Emergency Response Report, Fire
Loss Report – Within past two (2) years
Copy of Emergency Response Report, Fire
Loss Report – Over past two (2) years
(Archival)
File Search for buildings up to four (4) units.
Permits Fee Unit
Schedule “A” Open Air Fire Permit –
Residential (12 months)
Schedule “A” Open Air Fire Permit –
Residential (30 day)
Schedule “B” Agreement for Controlled Burn
Permit – farm
Fireworks – Class B (permit to Discharge
Display Fireworks or Special Effect
Pyrotechnics)
Fireworks – Class C (permit to Sell from a
Mobile Sales Location)
Fireworks – Class D (permit to Sell from a
Temporary Sales Location)
Open Aire Fire/Explosion Permit – Special
Effects/Movie/Theatrical/Music
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Request Fee Unit
Inspection of all buildings and occupancy
Propane Plan review
Existing plan up to 5,000 USWG
Existing Plan, greater than 5,000 USWG
New/Modified Plan, up to 5,000 USWG
New/Modified plan greater than 5,000
USWG
Retention of third-party engineering or
other firm
Single Family Residential Inspection
Refreshment Vehicle Inspection
Public Education and Training Fee Unit
Fire Safety Presentations and Lectures
Fire Drill
Fire Extinguisher Training
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Emergency Services Fee Unit
Standby requests
Motor Vehicle Collisions on 400 Series
Highways, Highway 35/115, Highway 35,
Highway 115
Motor Vehicle Collisions on Municipal
Roadways (both Municipal and Regional
Roads) – Non-Clarington Resident at fault
Response to a natural gas incident
Administration Fee
Response to a dangerous goods, or
hazardous materials incident
Additional expenses to retain a private
contractor or rent equipment on fire
apparatus in order to suppress a fire,
preserve property, prevent fire spread,
remove materials creating a hazard, secure a
property for investigation, determine fire
cause, conduct a fire watch, or otherwise
eliminate an emergency or hazard
Preventable Fires and Alarm Services Fee Unit
Response to unapproved open-air burning
(after one warning per 12-month period)
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Preventable Fires and Alarm Services Fee Unit
Responses to fires on or beside rail lines
caused by railway company
Response to malicious and nuisance alarms
(following two occurrences in a 12-month
period)
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By-law 2025-xxx
Schedule “E”
Planning and Infrastructure Services Fees
Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2025
Fees are subject to HST where applicable.
For Building Permit Fees, please refer to the Building By-law.
Official Plan Amendment (Note 9) Fee Unit
Minor Application
Major Application (Note 1)
Aggregate Pit or Quarry
Regional Official Plan Amendment Review
Neighbourhood Design Plan Amendment
Zoning By-law Amendment (Note 9) Fee Unit
Minor
Major (Note 2)
Removal of “(H)” Holding Symbol
Extension of a temporary use
Combined Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendments (Note 3 and 7) Fee Unit
Associated with a Minor OPA
Associated with a Major OPA
Draft Plan of Subdivision (Note 9) Fee Unit
Residential
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Draft Plan of Subdivision (Note 9) Fee Unit
Non-Residential
Preparation of Subdivision Agreement (Note 5)
Preparation of Subdivision Agreement
Amendment (Note 5)
Recirculation Fee (Note 11)
Red Line Revisions to Draft Approval Plan of
Subdivision (Note 9) Fee Unit
All revisions
Major Revisions to Subdivision Applications
Not Draft Approved (Note 9) Fee Unit
Where original application was filed prior to
July 1, 2000
Where original application was filed between
July 1, 2000 and December 31, 2006
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Major Revisions to Subdivision Applications
Not Draft Approved (Note 9) Fee Unit
Where original application was filed after
December 31, 2006
Subdivision Clearance
Extension of Draft Plan Approval
Other Related Subdivision Applications (note 9) Fee Unit
Part Lot Control Exemption Subsection 50(7)
Deeming By-law Subsection 50(4)
Draft Plan of Condominium (Note 9) Fee Unit
Residential and Non-residential
Application for Condominium Conversions
Preparation of Condominium Amendment (Note
5
Condominium Clearance
Site Plan Approval / Amendment (Note 9) Fee Unit
Telecommunications Towers
Residential Use
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Site Plan Approval / Amendment (Note 9) Fee Unit
Commercial Use
Mixed Use Building (note 6)
Industrial / Other Uses
Amendment – Residential Use
Amendment – Commercial Use
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Site Plan Approval / Amendment (Note 9) Fee Unit
Amendment – Mixed Use (note 6)
Amendment – Industrial / Other Use
Minor Site Plan (note 7)
Sales Trailer / Model Home
Preparation of Section 41 Agreement (note 5)
Preparation of Section 41 Agreement
Amendment (note 5)
Landscape Inspection Fee
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Site Plan Approval / Amendment (Note 9) Fee Unit
Recirculation Fee (note 11)
Extension of Site Plan Approval
Committee of Adjustment (note 8 and 9) Fee Unit
Request for Deferral by Applicant (Tabling
Fee)
Recirculation Fee (per additional circulation)
or Additional Committee of Adjustment
Meeting
– Minor Variance (Notes 8 and 9) Fee Unit
Accessory Buildings and Structures
Residential Minor (single, semi-detached,
townhouse or proposed lot)
Residential Major (all other residential)
Commercial
Other non-residential
Land Division (Note 9) Fee Unit
Application Fee
Preparation of Section 53 Agreement (Note 5)
Deed Stamping Fee
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Pre-Consultation Fees Fee Unit
Pre-Consultation Meeting Request
Pre-Consultation - Minor
Signs Fee Unit
Permanent Sign Permit
Temporary Sign Permit
Sign By-law Variance
Sign By-law Amendment
Additional Dwelling Unit Fee Unit
Application and Registration
Registration for Applications submitted prior
to January 1, 2015
Rental Protection Act
Land Use Information and Compliance Letter Fee Unit
Zoning, Building, and all other property
information
Subdivision and Site Plan (per agreement)
Environmental Review Letter
Peer Review Fee Unit
Peer review
(Applicant
responsible for
100% Municipality's
full costs of
undertaking a Peer
Review)
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Comments on Applications under the Green
Energy Act Fee Unit
microFIT applications (10 kW or less)
FIT applications up to 10 MW (solar energy)
FIT applications up to 10 MW (other than
solar)
Other Fee Unit
Street Name Change Request
Activation of a dormant application not
requiring a public meeting
Application Requiring Additional Public
Meeting or Open House
Application Involving Review Under EPA
and/or EAA Process (additional fee)
Preparation of Development / Servicing
Agreement (note 5 and note 12)
Folding of drawings accompanying a
submission (fee per sheet)
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Real Property Transactions Fee Unit
easements) the person requiring the
agreement shall be required to pay fees and
disbursements in accordance with notes 5 and
9 below.
$256.75 Per application
770.25
Per closure and
conveyance
processed
5,751.20
Per km of road
in the
development
128.38 Per light in
subdivision
1.25% of the
Final Works
Cost Estimate
or $2,000,
whichever is
greater.
$8,000 or 3.5%
of the
Estimated Cost
of Services,
whichever is
higher
$17,500 or
3.0% of the
Estimated Cost
of Services,
whichever is
greater.
$30,000 or
2.5% of the
Estimated Cost
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Development Engineering Fees Fee Unit
$2,000,000-$3,000,000
$3,000,000 or greater
$105.99
105.99
77.03 Per application
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 Deputy CAO of Planning and
Infrastructure Services.
Associated with a Regional Official Plan Amendment
Note 2
The following are criteria for determining what constitutes a major Zoning By-law
Amendment application:
Associated with an Official Plan Amendment;
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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 3
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 4
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 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 plus HST, plus disbursements.
All subsequent registrations $125 plus HST, plus disbursements. Applicants
must provide the Municipality (Legal Services) with all such costs prior to
registration.
Note 6
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 7
The following are criteria for determining what constitutes a Minor Site Plan application:
A dog kennel 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 8
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
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ramp that aids persons with physical disabilities in gaining access to a dwelling
unit.
Note 9
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 10
The following are criteria for determining what constitutes a Minor Pre-consultation:
Associated with a Land Division Application;
Applications associated with a single detached dwelling; and/or
Applications associated with an agricultural use.
Note 11
Recirculation fees will be required on the 4th resubmission of application materials that
require circulation to internal departments and/or external agencies.
Note 12
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
plus HST.
Attachment 1 to Report FSD-019-25
By-law 2025-xxx
Schedule “F”
Community Services Fees
Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2025
Fees are subject to HST where applicable.
Aquatics Fee Unit
Category A
Category B
Category C
Category D
Bronze Cross
Bronze Medallion and Emergency
First Aid
Bronze Star
Lifesaving Society Instructor
National Lifeguard Full Course
Advanced Leadership Instructor
National Lifeguard Recertification
Standard First Aid and CPR C
Swim Instructor
Exam Cost
Material Cost
Swim / Skate/Walk
Adult
3 and Under
Senior
Youth
Group
Membership
Swim and Skate Sponsorship Fee
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Aquatics Fee Unit
Sponsored Public Swim or Open
Leisure Skate (Any Location)
$5.50 Per hour
5.84 Per hour
7.41 Per hour
7.53 Per hour
3.25 Per hour
Set by event
Based on services and
on a cost recovery
basis
–$1,500.00 1 year
–
–1,200.00 1 year
1,000.00 1 year
800.00 1 year
500.00 1 year
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$107.04 Per hour
646.52 Per day
93.09 Per hour
323.26 Per day
79.49 Per hour
161.32 Per hour
58.29 Per hour
10.27 Per hour
42.66 Per hour
30.00 Per hour
1,027 Per day
1,360.78 Per day
3,491.80 Per day
5,648.50 Per day
10.27 Per hour
84.79 Per event
0.00
129.30 Per day
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Facilities Fee Unit
Community Group / Not-For-Profit
Indoor Stage Setup
Resident
Community Group / Not-For-Profit
Dry Floor
Resident
Ice 5 Skater
Ice Discount
Ice Non-Prime
Resident
Ice Prime Time
Resident
Lacrosse Bowl
Resident
Quarter Field Indoor Turf Prime
Resident
Quarter Field Indoor Turf Non-Prime
Resident
Quarter Field Indoor Turf Prime Off-Season
Resident
Quarter Field Indoor Turf Non-Prime Off-Season
Resident
Full Field Indoor Turf – Tournament
Resident
Gymnasium –
Category A
Category B
Category C
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Facilities Fee Unit
Category D
Pool Main
Resident
Pool Additional Staff
Pool Swim Club/School Board
Youth
Adult
Whirlpool add on
Squash Club Court Rentals
Internal Bookings / Community Group
Picnic Shelter/Gazebo
$58.95 Per hour
70.74 Per hour
34.96 Per hour
29.47 Per hour
35.37 Per hour
5.12 Per hour
16.37 Per hour
19.65 Per hour
4.15 Per hour
222.92 Per day
41.12 Per hour
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Fields Fee Unit
Batting Cages
Artificial Turf Field - Lit
Adult
Commercial
Youth
Artificial Turf Field - Unlit
Adult
Commercial
Youth
Gazebo
Picnic Area
Special Event
Commercial
Resident
Stage Rental
Saturday (minimum 3 hours)
Sunday / Stat holiday (minimum 3 hours)
Stage Rental
Set Up
Inspection
Staffing
Other (Applicable to Community Not for Profit Events that have an approved
Special Events application for an event on Municipal Property)
Garbage Bins (Delivery)
Picnic Tables (Delivery)
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$6.63 Per hour
9.62 Per hour
– 13.59 Per service
–73.13 Per service
144.32 Per hour
87.19 Per hour
13.61 Per hour
53.46 Per hour
50.79 Per hour
45.43 Per hour
40.23 Per hour
38.21 Per hour
15.41 Per hour
434.54 Per year
611.63 Per year
387.59 Per year
84.79 Per year
11.08 Per visit
9.62 Per visit
$4.62 Per hour
4.42 Per hour
5.55 Per hour
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Recreation Fee Unit
Youth
Category C
Adult
Youth
Category D
Adult
Youth
Category E
Adult
Youth
Tournament
Trade Booth
Commercial
Community Group
Luncheon
Special event with meal and
entertainment
Special event with refreshment
General Drop-in
Adult
Senior
Youth
Sports Drop-in
Adult
Senior
Youth
Sports Drop-in Specialty
Adult
Senior
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Recreation Fee Unit
Youth
Daytime Skating Drop-in
3 and Under
Adult
Senior
Youth
20%
20%
10%
Activity registration
Memberships
Facility rentals
–50%
Activity registration
Memberships
50% Memberships
50% Memberships
20% Memberships
–50% Memberships
–20% Memberships
–20% Memberships
25% Memberships
20%
Facility rentals
20%
Facility rentals
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Administration Fee Unit
Multi-pack Discount (not already
identified)
Facility Cancellation Surcharge – Spot
rentals with notice
Facility Cancellation Surcharge – Spot
rentals without notice
Statutory Holiday Rental Surcharge
Administrative Fee
Replacement Access Card
Note 1: Discounts do not apply where rates have already been discounted.
Note 2: A small number of groups offering youth development programs were
previously charged the lowest available ice rental fee. When the current rate structure
was introduced, these groups were placed on a phased-in plan to gradually move them
to the Resident Rate, minimizing sudden increases. As of January 1, 2026, they will
reach the Resident Rate. However, as for-profit businesses, the appropriate
classification is the Commercial Rate (Resident Rate +20%). To complete the transition,
staff recommend a continued phased approach: ~10% + CPI in 2027 and again in 2 028.
New for-profit groups will be charged the full Commercial Rate from the outset.
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By-law 2025-xxx
Schedule “G”
Public Works Fees
Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2025
Fees are subject to HST where applicable.
Special Events on Municipal Highways By-law
(2014-021) Fee Unit
Application Review Fee
Actual costs of
required
resources
$91.33 Per Season
93.80
Per Season –
beginning
September 2025
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$130.00
Actual costs of
required resources
Actual cost of
required resources
Actual cost of
required resources
Actual cost of
required resources
Current MTO Ontario
Provincial Standard
Specification Rate
plus actual costs of
required resources
Per vehicle
and labour,
minimum
three (3)
hours
Current MTO Ontario
Provincial Standard
Specification Rate
plus actual costs of
required resources
Per vehicle
and labour,
minimum
three (3)
hours
Actual costs of
required resources
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Schedule “H”
Cemetery Fees
Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2025
Fees are subject to HST where applicable.
Sale of Plots Care and
Maintenance Plot Total Fee Unit
Single (3’ x 9’)
Infant (1.5’ x
3’)
Cremation (2’
x 2’)
$378.75 $2,146.25 $2,525.00
Per niche,
includes 15%
care and
maintenance
–$1,168.00
–1,453.00
449.00
227.00
No charge
–$1,920.00
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Adult – Double Depth
Cremation
Niche
Infant
$278.00
No additional
charge
649.00
239.00
153.00
Set by province
347.00
$45.00
45.00
45.00
45.00
$200.00 $295.00 $495.00
–
100.00 213.00 313.00
Maximum
height 24.5” x
18.5”
–
100.00 41.00 141.00 Maximum
size 22” x 16”
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Monument
Foundation or
Marker Setting
Care and
Maintenance Monument Total Fee
Flat Marker –
Block IBL size 16.5” x
10.5”
Foot Marker size 16” x 10”
Removal of
Monuments