Development Charges
Development Charges
Development Charges are fees collected from developers and builders to help pay for growth-related capital projects. The fees cover services required for new residents, including roads, water, wastewater, fire protection, and recreation. Municipalities are empowered to impose these charges through the Development Charges Act.
2024 Development Charges Background Study
Learn more about the basis and background of our development charges and how they help us meet the needs of future development.
View the 2024 Development Charges Background Study.
Council is required under The Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, to hold at least one public meeting to allow the public the opportunity to review and provide comments on the 2024 Development Charges Background Study, related staff reports and the proposed development charges by-law. The Public Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday May 1, 2024 at 9:15 am in the Township Council Chambers, 89 Loveys Street, Hickson, Ontario.
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock passed By-law #2024-21 on the 5th day of June, 2024, and By-law #2024-25 (to amend By-law #2024-21) on the 19th day of June, 2024, both under Section 2(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended;
AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) under section 14 of the Act, in respect of By-law #2024-21 by filing with the Clerk of the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock on or before the 15th day of July, 2024, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the By-law, the reasons supporting the objection and must be accompanied by the prescribed fee.
The schedule of development charges imposed under By-law #2024-21, which came into effect as of June 13, 2024, is as follows:
The schedule of development charges imposed under By-law #2024-25 replaces the schedule of charges under By-Law #2024-21. These charges came into effect on as of June 20, 2024, and are as follows:
By-laws #2024-21 and #2024-25 are available for examination at the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock Administration Building, 89 Loveys Street, Hickson, Ontario, during regular office hours, or by contacting Township Clerk Will Jaques at wjaques@ezt.ca
Dated at Hickson, Ontario this 20th day of June, 2024.
Will Jaques
Clerk
Township of East Zorra-Tavistock
2021 Development Charges Background Study
View the 2021 Development Charges Update Study.
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock passed By-law #2021-15, on the 17th day of March, 2021, under Section 2(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997 as amended;
AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) under section 14 of the Act, in respect of the development charge by-law, by filing with the Clerk of the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock on or before the 27th day of April, 2021 a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law, the reasons supporting the objection and must be accompanied by the prescribed fee under the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Act. Only certified cheques, money orders or solicitors' firm cheques are acceptable and are to be made payable to the Minister of Finance.
The schedule of development charges imposed, which come into effect as of April 1, 2021, is as follows:
The lands to which the by-law applies include all lands within the corporate limits of the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock.
A copy of the complete by-law is available for examination in the Clerk's Office at the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock, 90 Loveys Street, Hickson Ontario during regular office hours or by contacting Township Clerk Will Jaques at wjaques@ezt.ca
Dated at Hickson, Ontario this 18th day of March, 2021.
Will Jaques, Clerk
Township of East Zorra-Tavistock
Schedule of Development Charges
The schedule of development charges imposed, which come into effect as of April 1, 2021, is as follows:
Residential
| Service/Class | Single and Semi-Detached Dwelling | Apartments - 2 Bedrooms Plus | Apartments - Bachelor and 1 Bedroom | Other Multiples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Services | 1,214 | 647 | 438 | 762 |
| Roads and Related | 3,605 | 1,922 | 1,300 | 2,265 |
| Parks and Recreation | 66 | 35 | 24 | 41 |
| Growth Related Studies | 249 | 133 | 90 | 156 |
| Total Municipal Wide Services/Class of Services | 5,133 | 2,737 | 1,852 | 3,224 |
Non-Residential
| Service/Class | per metre squared of Gross Floor Area | per wind turbine |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Services | 5.07 | 1,214 |
| Roads and Related | 15.06 | 3,605 |
| Parks and Recreation | 0.12 | not applicable |
| Growth Related Studies | 1.03 | 249 |
| Total Municipal Wide Services/Class of Services | 21.28 | 5,068 |