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Report To: General Government Committee
Date of Meeting: May 4, 2026 Report Number: FSD-019-26
Authored By: Brittany Renwick, Administrative Assistant, Finance and Technology
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: 2026 User Fee By-law Review
Recommendations:
1.That Report FSD-019-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be
received;
2.That the By-law attached to Report FSD-019-26, as Attachment 1, being a by-law to
repeal By-law 2025-033, a by-law to require the payment of fees for services, be
approved and effective July 1, 2026; and
3.That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-019-26, be advised of Council’s
decision.
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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 Administrative amendments and interim fees added by staff under the Deputy
CAO/Treasurer’s delegated authority will be explained in this report. These additions and
changes were made to ensure the Municipality could collect applicable revenue, to
provide clarity and to ensure consistency.
1.3 Through report PDS-013-26 Planning and Infrastructure Services requested an
amendment to the fee By-law 2025-033 in order to replace Schedule E, Planning and
Infrastructure Services, to align with recommendations made by Hemson Consulting after
completing a full review of the fees in this schedule. This 3 rd party review was completed
to eliminate bias and maintain transparency. These requested changes were ratified by
Council on the March 23 Council meeting via amending By-law 2026-021.
1.4 Other requests for new fees from staff are explained in the sections below and reflected
in the Draft By-law added as Attachment 1 to this report.
2. Administrative Changes
2.1 Schedules A, B, C, E, F, G and H are amended to reflect CPI increase which took effect
January 1, 2026, except for the planning fees that were already addressed separately
through the update approved by Council on March 23 .
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General – Schedule A
2.2 Electric vehicle charging station fees updated to align with actual Chargelabs software
fees and capabilities. Reference to ½ hour and tiered pricing removed.
Legislative Services – Schedule B
2.3 Lottery Licensing Fees were moved from the regulatory by-law to the User Fee by-law,
Schedule B.
2.4 A small change was made to the Animal Adoption fee in January ($160.65 to $160.00)
due to rounding error. Please see section 4.6 for new increase to take effect July 1, 2026.
2.5 HST column changed from “Included” to “Exempt” for “Add to Tax” Property Standards
items.
2.6 “Municipal Law Enforcement Investigation” renamed to “Municipal Law Enforcement
Routine Disclosure Fee” to add clarity for the public.
2.7 An administrative change to the Subsequent Inspection fee is required to accurately
reflect the total including HST which is $150.
Public Services – Emergency and Fire Services – Schedule D
2.8 Administrative fee was mistakenly changed to $35.00 when in actuality it is $56.50
including HST. Schedule corrected to show accurate and current fee.
Public Services – Community Services Division – Schedule F
2.9 Staff recommended making various administrative updates to schedule F such as
formatting changes, rewording, removal of redundant lines and updates to how
fees/discounts are presented and administered. These requested updates have be en
captured in the attached, draft by-law and reviewed by Community Services staff.
3. Interim Fees
General – Schedule A
New Credit Card Surcharge fee added
3.1 Credit card companies charge merchants interchange, network and processor fees.
These costs have increased over time. To avoid raising prices for all customers, the
Municipality is imposing a surcharge on credit card transactions to ensure only customers
choosing to pay via credit card bear the associated cost.
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Legislative Services - Schedule B
3.2 Subsequent Inspection fee of $150 added to help offset enforcement costs, promote
timely compliance, and discourage repeat violations.
3.2.1. The Municipal Law Enforcement Division of Clarington receives and investigates
over 5,000 complaints annually. Enforcement Officers issue approximately 650
formal notices, orders, or compliance-related correspondence and conduct over
2,300 property re-inspections to verify compliance. Additional re-inspections are
often required when compliance is not achieved within the specified timeframe.
3.2.2. To improve operational efficiency and enhance compliance rates, staff reviewed
enforcement practices used by other municipalities. This research identified a
widely adopted and effective inspection fee model that has proven successful in
reducing enforcement costs and encouraging timely compliance.
Completion of Municipal Information Form
3.3 In accordance with the recommendations approved in March, 2026, within Report LGS-
010-26, within Schedule “B”, add the following words:
“NOTE: Does not apply to municipally organized events.” to the following two fees:
Service Fee HST
Included/Exempt
Unit
Municipal Designation of Community of Cultural Events
3.4 Also, in accordance with Report LGS-010-26, Add the following fee to Schedule “B”:
Service Fee HST
Included/Exempt
Unit
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4. Proposed Updates to Existing Fees
Legislative Services – Clerks Division – Schedule B
Marriage Licenses
4.1 Currently, the fee for Marriage Licences is set at $140 (HST exempt), which is the lowest
in Durham Region. The following table shows the comparators within Durham Region:
Municipality Marriage Licence Fee
Clarington $140.00 (HST exempt)
Average $156.40
Lowest $140.00 (Clarington)
Highest $172.21
4.1.1. Staff propose to increase this fee to $150 which would generate approximately
$3,300 in additional revenue annually.
4.2 Staff had raised the matter of waiving marriage licence fees for applicants with Indian
Status in Report FSD-021-24 but the wording was not added to the User Fee By-law at
that time. In such a situation, the Province waives their portion of the licence fee ($75).
Staff had recommended that the remainder (i.e. the Municipal portion) of the licence fee
be waived in this situation. To that end, Staff recommend updating wording on our
website to clarify that both the Province and the Municipality of Clarington will waive their
portions of the marriage licence fee where both applicants have registered Indian Status
– complete wording is as follows:
4.2.1. “The Province of Ontario and the Municipality of Clarington waive their respective
portions of the marriage licence fee for instances where both applicants either have
or are entitled to have, registered Indian status under the Indian Act and reside in
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Ontario on a reserve or Crown lands in accordance with the Province’s Form 8,
“Affidavit to Waive Provincial Fee for a Marriage Licence.”
4.2.2. As a result, Staff recommend adding the following to Schedule B in the User Fee
By-law:
Service Fee HST Unit
–waive fee if “Affidavit to
(Form 8)” is applicable
Province’s Form 8
Marriage Ceremonies
4.3 Currently, the fee for Marriage Ceremonies is set at $280 plus HST, which is the lowest in
Durham Region.
4.3.1. The following table shows the comparators within Durham Region:
Municipality Marriage Ceremony Fee (Including HST)
Clarington $280.00 ($316.40)
Average $411.35
Lowest $280.00 (Clarington)
Highest $490.60
4.3.2. Staff propose to increase this fee to $350 + HST = $395.50 including HST which
would generate approximately $6,860 in additional revenue annually.
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Legislative Services – Clerks Division Cemetery Fees – Schedule H
Plot Transfers to Family Members
4.4 It is difficult to keep the plot ownership current, which can cause problems when future
generations want to use the plot. To encourage families to keep the information current,
Staff propose that plot transfers to family members be changed from $46 + HST to the
proposed fee of $26 + HST for familial transfers. Transfers to non-families will remain
unchanged. ‘Family’ is defined as a spouse or partner, parent, grandparent, child,
grandchild, sibling, first cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. For clarity, this
does not include: more remote relatives, friends, executors (unless otherwise a family
member), or beneficiaries who are not family members. We anticipate that this may result
in a decrease of $140 per year.
Cemetery Fees
4.5 The Cemetery and Records Clerk has conducted a research project which compared
Clarington’s current cemetery fees against other public and private cemetery fees. The
research compiled has shown that Clarington’s current fees are competitive compared to
other public-owned and operated cemeteries, with the exception of cremation plots, which
are being sold at a lower price than other public cemeteries. The Clarington price for a
2x2 cremation plot is $751 + HST (with $300.40 of that amount going into the Care and
Maintenance fund), whereas the Town of Whitby charges $1,869, and the Township of
King charges $1,525. It is recommended that the cremation plots are increased to $1,000
+ HST, including Care and Maintenance. Based on 2025 sales, this increase will result in
an additional $3,686 annual revenue.
Legislative Services – Animal Services Division – Schedule B
4.6 Staff request Council approval to increase cat and kitten adoptions to $200 including
HST.
4.6.1. The Animal Services Supervisor compared Clarington’s current cat and kitten
adoption fees with surrounding Municipalities and found that our fees are lower
than average.
Municipality Kitten Cat
Clarington $160.00 ($75 voucher) $160.00
***The Town of Ajax uses the shelter for the City of Pickering.
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4.6.2. Veterinary care, food and other services continue to increase in cost which
means the Municipality is spending more to prepare animals for adoption.
4.6.3. Currently, the Municipality of Clarington offers a voucher for kittens to be
submitted with proof of sterilization. At that time, the Municipality p rovides a rebate
of $75, effectively making the kitten adoption fee $90.00.
4.6.4. Raising the adoption fee will mitigate some of the rising costs of veterinary care,
while still keeping the fees accessible and affordable for potential adopters.
Legislative Services – Municipal Law Enforcement Division – Schedule B
4.7 Staff propose an increase to the current Cost to File Appeal of Property Standards Order
fee:
Service Current Fee Proposed Fee Unit
Cost to File Appeal of
Property Standards Order
4.7.1. Due to increased administrative costs and committee-related expenses, this fee
is being increased to offset the additional workload placed on municipal staff and to
better reflect the level of service provided. We will also be removing the refunded
amount to the applicant.
4.7.2. A review of fees charged by municipalities of similar size and geographic
context indicates that the current fee is significantly lower than comparable
jurisdictions. The new $250 fee helps recover some of the costs involved in
preparing and processing a Property Standards Appeal, while still being
considerate of residents’ ability to pay.
Routine Disclosure: Municipal Law Enforcement Investigation
4.8 An increase to Routine Disclosure: Municipal Law Enforcement Investigation is being
proposed. As a newer process, fees were originally based on estimated processing time.
A review has since determined that additional costs are required depending on the
information requested, due to increased administrative workload. Additional cost for
processing requests of inspection photographs, and any orders issued.
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$50.00 $50.00
2023 to Present - Per complaint
investigation: Complaint details
and description of actions taken.
$50.00 $100.00
*NEW* 2023 to Present - Per
complaint investigation: Complaint
details, description of actions
taken, inspection photographs, and
any orders/notices issued.
$100.00 $100.00
Prior to 2023 - Per complaint
investigation: Complaint details
and description of actions taken.
$100.00 $150.00
*NEW* Prior to 2023 - Per
complaint investigation: Complaint
details, description of actions
taken, inspection photographs, and
any orders issued.
Snow Clearing By-law Administration Fee
4.9 Staff have re-evaluated the Snow Clearing By-law process and the current administrative
charge does not accurately reflect the work required to be carried out by municipal staff.
This process includes a specific workflow to be conducted as described below. The fee
has not been increased since implementation in 2021 and is not reflective of actual cost
related to staffing inputs therefore staff recommend an increase.
Service Current Fee Proposed Fee Unit
Removal of Snow
Administrative Charge
Clean and Clear By-law Administration Fee
4.10 Staff have also re-evaluated the Clean and Clear By-law process and the current
administrative charge does not accurately reflect the work required to be carried out by
municipal staff. This process includes a specific workflow to be conducted as described
below. Administrative fee has not been increased since inception in 2019.
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Actual Cost No Change Per Expense
$50.00 $75.00 Per Expense
Mobile Sign Operator’s License fee
4.11 The Mobile Sign Operator’s Licence fee has not been increased since the creation of the
bylaw in 2009 and is being adjusted to reflect increases in cost.
Temporary Mobile Sign Permit Fee
4.12 The Temporary Mobile Sign Permit fee responsibility was assumed by the Municipal Law
Enforcement Division from the Planning and Infrastructure Services Department. At the
time of transition, the fee was based on the Planning Department’s sign application
process. Following a review of the administrative and enforcement requirements involving
both clerical staff and officers, it was determined that an increase is required to better
reflect the administrative process necessary to issue and enforce this specific permit.
Service Current Fee Proposed
Fee Unit
Mobile Sign Operator's Licence (By-
law 2009-124)
Temporary Mobile Sign Permit (By-
law 2009-123)
Kennel By-law Fees
4.13 The fees within the Kennel By-law have not been increased since the creation of the by-
law in 2023 and therefore staff are requesting increases to the Initial Application and
Annual Renewal fees to reflect increases in cost.
4.13.1. A review of fees charged by municipalities of similar size and geographic
context indicates that the current fee is significantly lower than comparable
jurisdictions. Staff propose raising the fees by $50 to offset the administrative
workflows.
4.13.2. Two Officers are required to attend the Kennel for the initial inspection of the
facility, and further administrative processing is required to document and complete
the report for the final issuance of a licence by the clerical staff.
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$200.00 $250.00 Per Licence
$150.00 $200.00 Per Licence
Refreshment Vehicle By-law Fees
4.14 Staff are proposing increases to the fees included in the Refreshment Vehicle By-law as
they have not increased since January 2024 and should better reflect increases in cost.
Service Current Fee Proposed Fee Unit
Annual Licence including
Stationary, Mobile, and Cart
Temporary Relocation Fee
–
Special Event Licence
Currently Licenced in
Clarington
Special Event Licence
Currently Licenced in
Durham
Special Event Licence
Currently Licenced in Ontario
Special Event Licence
Currently Not Licenced in
Ontario
Firework By-law Fees
4.15 Increases to the fees within the Firework By-law are being proposed as these have not
been reevaluated since the creation of the by-law in 2015 and are being adjusted to
reflect increases in cost.
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$50.00 $60.00 Per Permit
$75.00 $85.00
Per Permit
$100.00 $110.00 Per Permit
$50.00 $60.00 Per Permit
$77.47 No Change Per Inspection
Election Sign By-law Fees
4.16 Under the Temporary Mobile Sign section, staff request the Election Sign By-law fees to
be added. The Municipality is already collecting these fees, but they were previously not
included in the User Fee By-law.
Service Fee Unit
Deposit
Removal Fee: First 25 signs
regardless of size
Removal Fee: Over 25 signs up to
0.56 m² (6 ft²)
Removal Fee: Signs over 0.56 m² up
to 3 m² (32 ft²)
Removal Fee: Over 3 m²
Administrative Charge
Public Services - Emergency Services Division – Schedule D
4.17 Staff propose increasing the Fireworks permit fees, Schedules B through D, to $262.62 to
align with the current inspection fees applicable to all buildings and occupancies.
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Public Services – Community Services Division – Schedule F
4.18 Staff recommend reducing the Seniors age based administrative discount for eligible
activities and memberships from 50% to 40% to maintain access while better aligning
municipal subsidies with affordability supports (fee assistance) and overall cost recovery
objectives. Implementation: effective January 1, 2027.
Description of Service Unit Fee
Discount – Activities – Age-Based – Senior Administrative
fee (discount)
40%
Discount – Membership – Age-Based – Senior Administrative
fee (discount)
40%
Expanding Program Materials Charge
4.19 It would be beneficial to expand the existing Aquatics program materials charge to all
program areas to enable recovery of actual supply/material costs, applied in addition to
the program registration fee only where supplies are required (no materials charge where
supplies are not required).
Description of Service Unit Fee
Program Materials Cost (all program areas; charged
above the registration fee where applicable)Per participant
Actual cost (cost
recovery)
Updates to Personal Training and InBody Scans Fee Presentation
4.20 Staff recommend updating the fee schedule presentation for Personal Training,
Semiprivate Personal Training, and InBody Scans by listing base per unit rates only and
applying multipack discounts through the Administrative Fees section (5 pack = 5% off;
10 pack = 10% off). This change also adds a 10-session package option for Semiprivate
Personal Training and introduces 5 scan and 10 scan package options for InBody Scans.
Dollar impact: the discount approach remains 5%/10%; some multi pack totals may
change slightly due to standardized percentage discounting.
Recreation Category E Update
4.21 In order to support internal league style programming as facility capacity expands,
updating the existing Recreation Category E rate category is recommended:
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Description of Service Unit Fee
Recreation Category E – Leagues
(Adult and Senior) Per hour $12.00
Recreation Category E – Leagues
(Youth) Per hour $9.60
Skate Category Update
4.22 Staff recommend the removal of the separate Daytime Skate category in order to align it
with the existing general swim/skate admission rates. Dollar impact: Adult daytime skates
align from $4.45 to $4.52 (increase of $0.07); Youth and Senior remain $3.50 (no
change).
Swim Club / School Board Pool Rental Fee
4.23 To improve cost recovery and reduce the gap to the standard Resident Pool Rental rate,
staff suggest increasing Swim Club / School Board pool rental rates by $5.00 per hour:
Description of Service Unit Fee
Pool Swim Club / School Board – Youth Per hour $78.75
Pool Swim Club / School Board – Adult Per hour $94.01
Swim Instructor Fee
4.24 Staff propose that the Community Services fee schedule be updated by removing the
Lifesaving Society Instructor fee and consolidating to a single Swim Instructor fee. Dollar
impact: replaces $2.91/hour with $4.96/hour (net increase of $2.05/hour where this
instructor category is applied).
4.24.1. To reflect the service scope, staff recommend updating the National Lifeguard
Recertification title to National Lifeguard/Swim Instructor Recertification. Dollar
impact: $0 (no fee change).
Statutory Holiday Rental Surcharge
4.25 It is recommended that the existing flat hourly Statutory Holiday Rental Surcharge is
replaced with a percentage based administrative surcharge equal to 100% of the base
permit (rental) fee (calculated before HST, excluding optional add -ons):
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Description of Service Unit Fee
Statutory Holiday Rental Surcharge
Administrative
fee
(surcharge)
100% of base
permit (rental)
fee (before
HST; excludes
add-ons)
Civic Square Rental Update
4.26 Staff recommend identifying dry pad use previously labeled “Civic Squares” in the off
season as “Outdoor Rinks/Plazas” year-round.
4.26.1. When operating as dry pads (Off Season), staff propose administering rentals
on an hourly basis aligned to the existing Lacrosse Bowl hourly rental rate of
$28.84 (with applicable Community Group discounts and Commercial surcharges).
Dollar impact: uses the existing Lacrosse Bowl rate; no new fee category is
created.
5. Proposed New Fees
Legislative Services – Clerks Division - Schedule B
5.1 Currently, Marriage Licence Reissuance (Lost or Expired) is not explicitly stated in the
User Fee By-law. Staff propose adding this to the User- Fee By-law and including the
wording “Charged at the prevailing Marriage Licence Fee”. This happens infrequently and
has not been tracked so it is difficult to predict the financial impact.
Legislative Services – Clerks Division - Cemetery Fees – Schedule H
5.2 The Cemetery and Records Clerk has conducted a research project which compared
Clarington’s current cemetery fees against other public and private cemetery fees.
Through this research it is recommended that the Municipality add additional fees for:
5.2.1. “Winter” burials are burials which take place between December 15th and April 1st
when the ground is frozen. These burials require extra labour and equipment time,
as well as extra fuel if larger equipment is required. There is currently no additional
fee for this. Staff are proposing a new winter burial fee of $200. For 2025/2026, we
provided 30 winter burials. Based on those numbers, Staff expect an additional
$6,000 in annual revenue.
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5.2.2. Burial permits are issued on Easter and Christmas but there is currently no extra
fee for this. It is recommended that an extra fee be added to the User Fee By-law,
for “After Hours Burial Permits”, at a rate of $35 each for burial permits issued
outside of regular business hours. This would enable the Municipality to recoup
some overtime staffing costs. This would result in generating approximately $280
more in revenue annually.
Social Services Assistance Burials
5.3 Durham Region Social Services provides funding for burials for low-income individuals.
The Social Services administrator determines a maximum to be charged, as defined by
the Ontario Works Act, 1997. The current administrator has set the charges at a
maximum of $1,300. Staff recommend that this fee to be added and clarified in the User
Fee By-law by adding the following wording “Social Services assistance burial under the
Ontario Works Benefits shall be paid in as determined by the Social Services
Administrators in accordance with Ontario Works Act, 1997 and its successors”.
5.4 Staff recommend that a note be added with the following wording:
“Social Services burials will be charged at the amount set by the Social Services
Administrator as defined by the Ontario Works Act, 1997”.
Legislative Services – Municipal Law Enforcement Division– Schedule B
5.5 Staff propose the addition of a Request for Mobile Sign Location Change –
Administration Charge at $25.00 per request as there have been an increase in
requests for the relocation of mobile sign permits. These requests requi re an officer to
review the property and the revised permit location to ensure compliance with the Sign By
law. Once approved, clerical staff must update the information in AMANDA and the
permit/licensing tracking system.
Municipal Law Enforcement Investigations - Administration Charge Addition
5.6 The addition of Legal Administrative Fees associated with Municipal Law Enforcement
Investigations are being proposed as currently, Legal Services absorbs these costs, as
the required searches are undertaken as part of the Municipal Law Enforcement process.
Once the costs are recovered from the subject property, the funds will be credited back to
the Legal Services accounts to offset the associated charges.
5.6.1. Legal Services currently follows a similar process in collaboration with Finance
and Technology, whereby the Taxation Services Division provides funding to cover
the cost of required searches or registrations, ensuring the Legal Department is
reimbursed accordingly.
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Actual Cost Per Search
Actual Cost Per Registration
Actual Cost Per Search
Use of Roads By-law Obstruction Removal Fee
5.7 The new Use of Roads and Boulevards By-law 2026-020 replaces the Boulevard, Road
Occupancy, and Entrance By-laws. Any enforcement for road allowance type complaints
will now be addressed through this By-law. Addition of Obstruction Removal Fee as per
the Use of Roads and Boulevards By-law 2026-020. Staff request the addition of fees
within this by-law to be added to the User Fee by-law.
Service Current Fee Unit
Expenses incurred to comply with the terms
of an Order that the individual(s) has failed
to satisfy.
Obstruction Removal Fee
Administrative Charge
Public Services – Public Works Division – Schedule G
5.8 Public Works staff are proposing the addition of a Road Occupancy Permit application fee
and a Construction Administration fee. These fees will be added to the Public Works
schedule as of July 1 but will take effect January 1, 2027.
5.8.1. The introduction of a $40 Road Occupancy Permit (ROP) application fee aligns
Clarington with the practices of other municipalities, many of which charge
application fees for work within the municipal right of way. The proposed fee has
been set at a level intended to reduce the risk of discouraging applicants from
applying for a permit, while still recognizing the staff time and resources required to
administer the program. The fee is modest and reasonable when compared to
other municipalities and is intended to balance partial cost recovery with the
Municipality’s goal of encouraging compliance and supporting contractors, utilities,
residents, and community partners undertaking work within the municipal right of
way.
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5.8.2. The $75 Access Permit Construction Administration fee is intended to help
recover a portion of the staff time required to coordinate approved Urban Access
Permits (curb cuts). Once a permit is approved, staff are involved in internal
coordination, communication with applicants and contractors, inspections, and
ensuring construction aligns with municipal standards. The fee is charged only
when a permit is approved, ensuring applicants are not charged if a request does
not proceed. Set at a modest level, the fee supports cost recovery while remaining
reasonable and proportionate to the service provided.
Public Services - Emergency Services Division – Schedule D
5.9 Staff request introducing a new Fire Safety Plan (FSP) review fee for the review of newly
submitted Fire Safety Plans. FSPs are required when a property owner changes the use
or occupancy of a building. This process requires a Fire Inspector to conduct a detailed
review of fire safety requirements under the Ontario Fire Code, along with an on -site
inspection to confirm compliance. Updates or revisions to existing, approved Fire Safety
Plans would not be subject to this fee. A proposed fee of $262.62 is recommended
Public Services – Community Services Division – Schedule F
5.10 Staff would like to introduce a limited time, 3 month Summer Swim Membership, to
provide a seasonal access option for residents and to support the promotion of cashless
transactions, including at Orono Park Pool. The membership would include admission to
public swims at any municipal pool location (indoor and outdoor), would be available for
purchase June 1 to July 15 only, and would be nonrefundable and not eligible for
cancellation.
Description of Service Unit Fee
3-Month Summer Swim Membership (limited-time
seasonal offer; public swims at any pool location)Per pass $40.00
Third Party Programming Delivery Fee
5.11 The introduction of a fee category to support programs delivered through third party
service agreements, with participant fees established using a cost based approach set
out in each agreement is being recommended by staff.
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Description of Service Unit Fee
Third Party Program Delivery / Service Agreement
(Sport & Recreation)
Per program /
workshop /
agreement
As set out in
each service
agreement
(cost-recovery
pricing)
Book-a-Court – Pickleball/Badminton Addition
5.12 To reflect increased demand and support sustainable program delivery, staff propose
introducing an indoor book a court fee for temporary pickleball/badminton court setups in
gymnasiums.
Description of Service Unit Fee
Book-a-Court – Pickleball / Badminton Per hour $40
Outdoor Ice Pad Rental Rate for Schools
5.13 In order to support school-based curriculum programming, subject to operational
capacity, staff recommend introducing an hourly, school only outdoor ice pad rental rate.
Description of Service Unit Fee
Outdoor Ice Surface Rental (Schools Only)Per hour $90
6. Financial Considerations
6.1 The Financial Considerations have been identified in the above rationale; departments
will update user fee revenue as part of the 2027 Budget Update where applicable.
7. Strategic Plan
Not applicable.
8. Climate Change
Not Applicable.
9. Concurrence
This report has been reviewed by the Deputy CAOs of Planning and Infrastructure,
Public Services and Legislative Services who concur with the recommendations.
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10. Conclusion
It is respectfully recommended that Council approve the attached Draft User Fee By-law
and repeal By-law 2025-033 with the changes to come into effect on July 1, 2026.
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-019-26
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF
CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NO. 2026-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 a municipality may 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 resolutions arising out of Report FSD-019-26;
Now therefore the Council of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
1. That commencing July 1, 2026, 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.
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. Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is subject to applicability under prevailing legislation.
Consequently, the application of HST may vary from what is indicated in this
schedule. The Municipality reserves the right to adjust the HST charges in
accordance with any changes in legislation without prior notice.
6. That By-law 2025-033 and any amendments thereto, be repealed.
7. That this by-law shall be effective on July 1, 2026.
Passed in Open Council this 22nd day of June, 2026.
_____________________________________
Adrian Foster, Mayor
_____________________________________
June Gallagher, Municipal Clerk
By signing this by-law on DATE, 2026, Mayor Adrian Foster will not exercise the power
to veto this by-law and this by-law is deemed passed as of this date.
By-law 2026-xxx
Schedule “A”
General Fees
Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2026
Fees include HST where applicable.
Service Fee HST
Included/Exempt 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)
Credit card surcharge
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
(See note)
Fee HST
Included/Exempt
Unit
Electric vehicle station use under
four (4) hours
Electric vehicle station use after
four (4) hours
Patio Permit Fee HST
Included/Exempt
Unit
Application Fee
By-law 2026-xxx
Schedule “B”
Legislative Services Fees
Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2026
Fees include HST where applicable.
Service Fee HST
Included/Exempt
Unit
Burial Permit
Civil Marriage Ceremony
Marriage Licenses
Marriage Licences – waive fee if
“Affidavit to Waive Provincial Fee
for a Marriage Licence (Form 8)” is
applicable Province’s
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
Routine Disclosure Fee –
Complaint Investigation
Service Fee HST
Included/Exempt
Unit
Subsequent Inspection Fee
Legal Administrative Fees associated with Municipal Law Enforcement
Investigations
Title Search
Fee for Registration/Discharge of
Orders
Corporate Profile Search
Completion of Municipal
Information Form (for the purpose
of obtaining a liquor sales licence
Service Fee HST
Included/Exempt
Unit
from the Alcohol and Gaming
Commission of Ontario (AGCO))
[Excluding municipally organized
events]
Declaration of Municipally
Significant Events (for the purpose
of obtaining a Special Occasion
Permit through the AGCO)
[Excluding municipally organized
events]
Municipal Designation of
Community and Cultural Events for
alcohol permits, effective
April 30, 2026
[Excluding municipally organized
events]
Municipal Lottery Licence - Break
Open Ticket (Nevada) Lottery
Municipal Lottery Licence - Bingo
Lottery
Municipal Lottery Licence - Bingo
Lottery (Multiple)
Service Fee HST
Included/Exempt
Unit
Municipal Lottery Licence - Bazaar
Gaming Event
Municipal Lottery Licence - Raffle
Lottery
Municipal Lottery Licence - Raffle
Lottery (Multiple Raffles)
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 HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Removal of Snow
Administrative Charge
Clean and Clear Bylaw (2019-047) Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Expenses incurred to comply with
the terms of an Order that the
individual has failed to satisfy.
Administrative Charge
Property Standards By-law (2007-
070) Fee HST
Included/Exempt 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 HST
Included/Exempt
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 HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Stationary
Mobile
Assistant
Auctioneers License By-law (2006-
116) Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Auctioneer Annual
Auctioneer Single Event
Adult Entertainment By-law (2007-
063) Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Owner Licence
Adult Entertainment By-law (2007-
063) Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Operator Licence
Attendant Licence
Temporary Mobile Signs Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Mobile Sign Operator's License (By-
law 2009-124)
Temporary Mobile Sign Permit (By-
law 2009-123)
Request for Mobile Sign Location
Change – Administration Charge
Use of Roads By-law Obstruction
Removal Fee Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Expenses incurred to comply with
the terms of an Order that the
individual(s) has failed to satisfy.
Obstruction Removal Fee
Administrative Charge
Site Alteration By-law (2024-017) Fee HST
Included/Exempt 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
Site Alteration By-law (2024-017) Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Minor Fill Operation Permit Renewal
Small Fill Operation Permit
Small Fill Operation Permit Renewal
Large Fill Operation Permit
Election Signs Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Deposit
Removal Fee: First 25 signs
regardless of size
Removal Fee: Over 25 signs up to
0.56 m² (6 ft²)
Removal Fee: Signs over 0.56 m² up
to 3 m² (32 ft²)
Removal Fee: Over 3 m²
Administrative Charge
Site Alteration By-law (2024-017) Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Large Fill Operation Permit Renewal
Exotic Animal By-law (2012-045) Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Permit Application
Impound
Daily Care
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 HST
Included/Exempt 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
Responsible Pet Owners By-law
(2013-024)
Adoptions
Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Guinea Pigs and other small
mammals
Responsible Pet Owners By-law
(2013-024)
Licenses
Fee HST
Included/Exempt 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 HST
Included/Exempt 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 HST
Included/Exempt Unit
First occurrence
Second or subsequent occurrence
Daily care fee (Note 2)
Not licensed (Note 3)
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 HST
Included/Exempt 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 HST
Included/Exempt 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 HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Initial Application Fee
Annual Renewal
Responsible Pet Owners By-law
(2013-024)
Other Agency Boarding
Fee HST
Included/Exempt 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)
Responsible Pet Owners By-law
(2013-024)
Other Agency Boarding
Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Small Animals
Veterinary intervention
Daily medication administration
Grooming (if necessary)
Other Services
Cold Storage
Kennel By-law (2013-025) Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Initial Application Fee
Annual Renewal
Special Events on Private-Property
By-law (2014-020) Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Application Review Fee
Traffic and Parking By-law (2014-
059) Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Parking Meter Zones on
Highways (per schedule 5 of By-
law)
Traffic and Parking By-law (2014-
059) Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Parking Meter Zones on
Municipal Property (per schedule
6 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 HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Annual Licence including
Stationary, Mobile and Cart
Temporary Relocation Fee
–
Participation in a Special Event
Currently licensed in
Clarington
Currently licensed in Durham
Currently licensed in another
jurisdiction in Ontario
Refreshment Vehicle By-law
(2015-016) Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
If not Currently licensed in any
jurisdiction
Fireworks By-law (2015-047) Fee HST
Included/Exempt 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 HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Taxicab/Limousine Broker Licence
TNV Broker Licence
Replacement Plate
Broker Information Update (during
term of licence)
By-law 2026-xxx
Schedule “C”
Financial Services Fees
Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2026
Fees include HST where applicable.
Taxation Services Fee HST
Included/Exempt 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
Taxation Services Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Tax sale registration recovery
service fee
By-law 2026-xxx
Schedule “D”
Emergency and Fire Fees
Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2026
Fees include HST where applicable.
Information / Document Fee HST
Included/Exempt 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 HST
Included/Exempt 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
Request Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Fire Safety Plan (FSP) Review Fee
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 HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Fire Safety Presentations and
Lectures
Fire Drill
Fire Extinguisher Training
Emergency Services Fee HST
Included/Exempt 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
Emergency Services Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
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 HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Response to unapproved open-air
burning (after one warning per 12-
month period)
Responses to fires on or beside rail
lines caused by railway company
Preventable Fires and Alarm
Services Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Response to malicious and
nuisance alarms (following two
occurrences in a 12-month period)
By-law 2026-xxx
Schedule “E”
Planning and Infrastructure Services Fees
Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2026
Fees include HST where applicable.
For Building Permit Fees, please refer to the Building By-law.
Official Plan Amendment (Note 9) Fee HST Included/
Exempt Unit
Minor Application
Major Application (Note 1)
Aggregate Pit or Quarry
Minor Regional Official Plan
Amendment Application
Major Regional Offical Plan
Amendment Application
Neighbourhood Design Plan
Amendment
Ministerial Zoning Order Fee HST Included/
Exempt Unit
Ministerial Zoning Order and
Ministerial Zoning Order
Amendments
Zoning By-law Amendment (Note 9) Fee HST Included/
Exempt Unit
Minor
Major (Note 2)
Removal of “(H)” Holding Symbol
Temporary use application
Extension of a temporary use
Combined Official Plan and
Zoning By-law Amendments
(Note 3)
Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Associated with a Minor OPA
Associated with a Major OPA
Draft Plan of Subdivision (Note
9) Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Residential
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 HST
Included/Exempt Unit
All revisions
Red Line Revisions to Draft
Approval Plan of Subdivision
(Note 9)
Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Major Revisions to
Subdivision Applications
Not Draft Approved (Note 9)
Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Where original application
was filed prior to July 1,
2000
Where original application
was filed between July 1,
2000 and December 31, 2006
Where original application
was filed after December 31,
2006
Subdivision Clearance
Extension of Draft Plan
Approval
Other Related Subdivision
Applications (Note 9) Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Part Lot Control Exemption
Subsection 50(7)
Deeming By-law Subsection
50(4)
Draft Plan of Condominium (Note
9) Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Residential and Non-residential
Application for Condominium
Conversions
Preparation of Condominium
Agreement (Note 5)
Revision to existing or registered
condominium agreement
Site Plan Approval / Amendment
(Note 9 and 14) Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Residential Use (Note 14)
Commercial Use
Site Plan Approval / Amendment
(Note 9 and 14) Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Mixed Use Building (Note 6)
Industrial / Other Uses
Amendment – Residential Use
Amendment – Commercial Use
Amendment – Mixed Use (Note 6)
Site Plan Approval / Amendment
(Note 9 and 14) Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Amendment – Industrial / Other
Use
Minor Site Plan (Note 7)
Sales Trailer / Model Home
Preparation of Section 41
Agreement Note 5)
Landscape Inspection Fee
Recirculation Fee (Note 11)
Committee of Adjustment (Note 9) Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Request for Deferral by Applicant
(Tabling Fee)
Committee of Adjustment (Note 9) Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Recirculation Fee (per additional
circulation) or Additional
Committee of Adjustment Meeting
– Minor Variance (Notes 8 and 9) Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Accessory Buildings and
Structures
Residential Minor (single, semi-
detached, townhouse or proposed
lot)
Residential Major (all other
residential)
Commercial
Other non-residential
Change of Use
Land Division (Note 9) Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Application Fee
Preparation of Section 53
Agreement (Note 5)
Deed Stamping Fee
Pre-Consultation Fees Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Pre-Consultation Meeting
Request
Pre-Consultation – Minor (Note
10)
Signs Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Permanent Sign Permit
Temporary Sign Permit
Sign By-law Variance
Sign By-law Amendment
Additional Dwelling Unit Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Application and Registration
Registration for Applications
submitted prior to January 1, 2015
Rental Protection Act
Land Use Information and
Compliance Letter Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Zoning, Building, and all other
property information
Subdivision and Site Plan (per
agreement)
Environmental Review Letter
Peer Review Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Peer review
Peer Review Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Peer Review Administration Fee
Other Fee HST
Included/Exempt 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)
Heritage Permit
Telecommunications Towers
Telecommunications Towers
Letter of Exemption
Real Property Transactions Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
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 12 below.
$290.13 Included Per application
870.38 Included Per closure and
conveyance processed
5,751.20 Exempt Per km of road in the
development
128.38 Exempt 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
Development Engineering Fees Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
$500,000-$1,000,000
$1,000,000-$2,000,000
$2,000,000-$3,000,000
$3,000,000 or greater
Lighting Review Fee
Site Plan Engineering Inspection Fees (Note 14)
Less than $500,000
Development Engineering Fees Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
$500,000-$1,000,000
$1,000,000-$2,000,000
$2,000,000-$3,000,000
$3,000,000 or greater
Consolidated Linear Infrastructure
Environmental Compliance
Review
Providing Existing Drawing or
Reports
Preservicing agreement
$107.69 Exempt
107.69 Exempt
78.26 Exempt 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;
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 $270 plus HST, plus disbursements.
All subsequent registrations $135 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 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 and every submission
thereafter 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 $195/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 $515 plus HST.
Note 13
Planning subdivision per unit fees are capped at $472,000 (the cost of 800 units).
Engineering inspection fees are capped at $617,500 (the equivalent of $30,000,000 of
estimated cost of service).
Note 14
Site plan per unit fees are capped at $140,000 (the cost of 200 units) for residential site
plan and $100,000 for mixed use buildings. Industrial/other uses per square metre site
plan fees are capped at $40,000. Engineering inspection fees are capped at $617,500
(the equivalent of $30,000,000 of estimated cost of service).
Note 15
Settlement Boundary Area Expansion applications will be captured as Major or Minor
Official Plan Amendments (OPA). The scale of OPA required will be determined through
pre-consultation between the applicant and Planning and Infrastructure staff
By-law 2026-xxx
Schedule “F”
Community Services Fees
Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2026
Fees include HST where applicable.
Aquatics Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Category A
Category B
Category C
Category D
Bronze Cross
Bronze Medallion and
Emergency First Aid
Bronze Star
National Lifeguard Full
Course
Advanced Leadership
Instructor
National Lifeguard/Swim
Instructor Recertification
Standard First Aid and CPR
C
Swim Instructor
Exam Cost
Swim / Skate/Walk
Adult
Senior
Youth
Group
3 Month Summer Swim
Membership (limited time
seasonal offer; public
swims at any pool location)
Aquatics Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Membership
Swim and Skate Sponsorship Fee
Sponsored Public Swim or
Open Leisure Skate (Any
Location)
$5.59 Exempt Per hour
5.93 Exempt Per hour
7.53 Exempt Per hour
7.65 Exempt Per hour
3.30 Exempt Per hour
Set by
event
Based on
services and on
a cost recovery
basis
–
$1,695.00 Included 1 year
–
1,356.00 Included 1 year
Advertising Fees Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Arena – Pad A or B,
Darlington Sports Centre
Lobby Posters
Category A - Garnet B.
Rickard Recreation Complex,
South Courtice Arena
Category B - Courtice
Community Complex, Diane
Hamre Recreation Complex
Category C - Darlington
Sports Complex
As set out
in each
service
agreement
(cost-
recovery
pricing)
Per program /
workshop /
agreement
–
$122.89 Included Per hour
–
106.88 Included Per hour
–91.26 Included Per hour
–66.92 Included Per hour
–48.97 Included Per hour
Facilities Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Category F – Room Rental -
Resident
Parking Lot/Outdoor Plaza Rentals
Category A Parking Lot
Category B Parking Lot
Category C Parking Lot
Category D Parking Lot
Outdoor Plaza
Event Rentals
Full Hall
Dry Pad
Full Facility with Dry Floor
Full Facility with Ice
Licensed event
Drapery Rental
Resident
Community Group / Not-For-
Profit
Kitchen
Resident
Community Group / Not-For-
Profit
Indoor Stage Setup
Resident
Community Group / Not-For-
Profit
Dry Floor
Ice 5 Skater
Ice Discount
Ice Non-Prime Resident
Facilities Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Ice Prime Time - Resident
Outdoor Ice Surface Rental
(Schools Only)
Lacrosse Bowl/Outdoor Rink
Dry Pad - 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
Gymnasium
Category A
Category B
Category C
Category D
Pool Main - Resident
Pool Additional Staff
Pool Swim Club/School Board
Youth
Adult
Whirlpool add on
Squash Club Court Rentals
Book-a-Court – Pickleball /
Badminton
Internal Bookings
Picnic Shelter/Gazebo
$67.71 Included Per hour
35.52 Exempt Per hour
33.83 Included Per hour
5.20 Exempt Per hour
18.79 Included Per hour
4.22 Exempt Per hour
255.93 Included Per day
47.21 Included Per hour
0.00 Per hour
–
117.90 Included Per hour
87.86 Exempt Per hour
–
80.67 Included Per hour
60.41 Exempt Per hour
45.69 Included Per hour
2,260.00 Included Per rental
1,695.00 Included Per rental
Varies by
rental,
based on
required
Per rental
Fields Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
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)
$7.62 Included Per hour
11.04 Included Per hour
– 15.61 Included Per service
– 83.96 Included Per service
165.69 Included Per hour
100.11 Included Per hour
15.63 Included Per hour
61.38 Included Per hour
46.18 Included Per hour
17.70 Included Per hour
498.88 Included Per year
702.20 Included Per year
444.98 Included Per year
97.35 Included Per year
Fitness Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Fitness
Group Fitness
$5.30 Included Per hour
4.49 Exempt Per hour
6.37 Included Per hour
7.10 Exempt Per hour
8.60 Included Per hour
8.63 Exempt Per hour
11.71 Included Per hour
11.19 Exempt Per hour
14.83 Included Per hour
20.00 Exempt Per hour
13.56 Included Per hour
9.60 Exempt Per hour
4.68 Included Per hour
66.40 Included Per event
0.00 Per event
12.53 Included Per visit
Recreation Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
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
Youth
25%
20%
10% Activity
registration
Memberships
Facility rentals
–
50% Activity
registration
Memberships
Administration Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Beginning
January 1,
2027
Age Based Discount - Youth
Drop In – 3 & Under – All
Program Types
Employee Part-time Discount
Family/Group Discount
Inclusion Membership
Discount – Adult
Inclusion Membership
Discount – Senior
Inclusion Membership
Discount – Youth
Student Discount
Community Group / Not for
Profit Discount (not already
identified)
Commercial Business
Surcharge (not already
identified)
Multi-pack Discount (not
already identified)
Fitness Multi-pack pricing – 5
pack
Fitness Multi-pack pricing – 10
pack
Administration Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Facility Cancellation
Surcharge – Spot rentals with
notice
Facility Cancellation
Surcharge – Spot rentals
without notice
Statutory Holiday Rental
Surcharge
Administrative Fee
Replacement Access Card
Program Materials Cost (all
program areas; charged above
the registration fee where
applicable)
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 2028.
New for-profit groups will be charged the full Commercial Rate from the outset.
By-law 2026-xxx
Schedule “G”
Public Works Fees
Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2026
Fees include HST where applicable.
Special Events on Municipal
Highways By-law (2014-021) Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Application Review Fee
Actual
costs of
required
resources
$40.00 Exempt
Per
application
–
$105.99 Included Per Season
107.69 Included Per Season
–
$130.00 Exempt
Actual costs of
required
resources
Actual cost of
required
resources
Actual cost of
required
resources
Actual cost of
required
resources
75.00 Excluded
Per
permit –
Current MTO
Ontario
Provincial
Standard
Specification
Rate plus
actual costs of
required
resources
Per
vehicle
and
labour,
minimum
three (3)
hours
Incident Response Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Response to a municipal
infrastructure damage incident
Additional expenses to retain a
private contractor or to rent
equipment to repair or replace
municipal infrastructure
By-law 2026-xxx
Schedule “H”
Cemetery Fees
Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2026
Fees include HST where applicable.
–$1,340.18 Included
–1,667.88 Included
515.28 Included
259.90 Included
No
charge
Single (3’
x 9’)
$898.80 $1,348.20 $2,539.11 Included Per plot, includes
40% care and
maintenance
Infant (1.5’
x 3’)
Not
applicable
No
charge
0.00
(2’ x 2’)
434.35 450.60 1,000.00 Included Per plot, includes
40% care and
maintenance
$384.75 $2,180.25 $2,898.45 Included Per niche,
includes 15%
care and
maintenance
Disinternment Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Adult – Single Depth
Adult – Double Depth
Cremation
Niche
Infant
$318.66 Included
No additional
charge
744.67 Included
273.46 Included
226.00 Included
175.15 Included
30.00 Exempt
35.00 Exempt
Social
Services
assistance
burial under
the Ontario
Works
Benefits shall
be paid in as
determined by
the Social
Services
Administrators
in accordance
with Ontario
Works Act,
Social
Services
burials will
be charged
at the
amount set
by the Social
Services
Administrator
as defined
by the
Ontario
Works Act,
1997
Additional Charges Fee HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Granite Plaque Replacement
$51.98 Included
‘Family’
$29.38 Included
51.98 Included
51.98 Included
51.98 Included
$200.00 $506.00 $797.78 Included
–
100.00 319.00 473.47 Included Maximum
height
24.5” x
18.5”
–
100.00 144.00 275.72 Included Maximum
size 22” x
16”
–
Not
Applicable
142.00 160.46 Included Maximum
size 16.5”
x 10.5”
Not
Applicable
142.00 160.46 Included Maximum
size 16” x
10”
Monument
Foundation
or Marker
Setting
Care and
Maintenance Monument Total
Fee
HST
Included/Exempt Unit
Removal of
Monuments