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The following fees were set in accordance with By-law 2017-19.

Unless otherwise noted all definitions of building classifications shall be as defined in the Ontario Building Code for Major Occupancies. For temporary buildings (greater than 10 meters squared ), alterations, additions, foundations and new buildings (greater than 10 meters squared). A minimum permit fee of $100.00 is required for all permit applications.

Assembly Buildings, Institutional Buildings, Business/Personal Service, Mercantile Buildings, and Industrial Buildings
DescriptionBase Fee Administrative CostPermit Fee
New construction, additions, renovation, installation of fire alarm systems, and finishes to unfinished space $289.00 $0.87 per square foot or $1.16 per $1,000.00 of the project cost (greater of two)
Public pool (outdoor), public patio and exterior ramps $289.00 $577.00
Residential Buildings
DescriptionBase Fee Administrative CostPermit Fee
Residential buildings new, additions - finished spaces $289.00 $1.45 per square foot
Renovation to single/semi/town units $58.00 $462.00
Basement finishes for single/semi/town unit $58.00 $289.00
Sheds and garages 592 square feet and over $58.00 $635.00
Sheds and garages under 592 square feet $58.00 $289.00
Decks and covered porches (unheated and unenclosed) $58.00 $116.00
Farm Buildings
DescriptionBase Fee Administrative CostPermit Fee
Agricultural buildings $289.00 $0.18 per square foot
Silo and storage bins $289.00 $289.00
Manure storage (all types) $289.00 $577.00
Special Categories
DescriptionBase Fee Administrative CostPermit Fee
Tents occupying an area greater than 600 meters squared $58.00 $289.00
Temporary buildings and portables $58.00 $577.00
Change of use $58.00 $289.00
Miscellaneous
DescriptionBase Fee Administrative CostPermit Fee
Permit renewal or revision $0.00 $231.00
Fireplace or woodstove (each) $58.00 $173.00
Signs $50.00 $150.00
Retaining wall, balcony guard (per linear foot) $58.00 $5.77 per linear foot
Wind turbines $289.00 $2,306.00
Solar panel $289.00 $0.58 per square foot
Designated structures (other than listed above) $289.00 $577.00
Alternate solution application $58.00 $404.00
Conditional permits $289.00 $0.04 per square foot
Pool (as defined under By-law 2008-24, exempt from minimum fee) $0.00 $116.00
Re-inspection, cancelled inspection, or requested inspection more than 4 years since last inspection (excluded from minimum permit fee)  $0.00 $116.00 
 Requested inspection outside normal business hours $0.00 $231.00 
 Certificate of permitted use or compliance (Building/Zoning/Site Plan) $0.00  $116.00 
Mechanical Work
DescriptionBase Fee Administrative CostPermit Fee
Sprinkler system $289.00 $289.00
NFPA 96 kitchen hood fan $289.00 $289.00
Plumbing and Servicing Work
DescriptionBase Fee Administrative CostPermit Fee
Water and sewer connection $50.00 $125.00
Building services (per linear foot per service) $50.00 $0.75 per linear foot
Demolition
DescriptionBase Fee Administrative CostPermit Fee
Major building $0.00 $173.00
Minor building (excluded from minimum permit fee) $0.00 $116.00
Deposits
DescriptionBuilding Permit DepositLot Grading DepositPublic Works Deposit
New residential units $1,000.00 $1,500.00 (if required) $1,000.00 minimum
Residential additions $250.00 $0.00 The Public Works deposit includes sidewalks, driveways, Township or County controlled land, culverts and any other items requiring a deposit, as determined by the Public Works Manager. The amount determined by the Public Works Manager shall not exceed $1,500.00
Residential construction requiring a P.Eng commitment $500.00 $0.00 The Public Works deposit includes sidewalks, driveways, Township or County controlled land, culverts and any other items requiring a deposit, as determined by the Public Works Manager. The amount determined by the Public Works Manager shall not exceed $1,500.00
New barn $1,000.00 $0.00 The Public Works deposit includes sidewalks, driveways, Township or County controlled land, culverts and any other items requiring a deposit, as determined by the Public Works Manager. The amount determined by the Public Works Manager shall not exceed $1,500.00
Agricultural buildings requiring a P.Eng commitment  $500.00 $0.00 The Public Works deposit includes sidewalks, driveways, Township or County controlled land, culverts and any other items requiring a deposit, as determined by the Public Works Manager. The amount determined by the Public Works Manager shall not exceed $1,500.00
Manure storage $500.00 $0.00 The Public Works deposit includes sidewalks, driveways, Township or County controlled land, culverts and any other items requiring a deposit, as determined by the Public Works Manager. The amount determined by the Public Works Manager shall not exceed $1,500.00
Commercial new buildings, additions, alterations and renovations $1,250.00 As determined by Site Plan Control or minimum $1,500.00 As determined by Site Plan Control or minimum $1,500.00

The Manager of Public Works shall determine the amount of the deposit required for work done on entrance culvert and ditches greater than 12 meters in length. 

Township will return the paid deposit to the building permit applicant within 21 days of approved final inspection by Chief Building Official, subject to Schedule F of the building by-law. 

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