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.
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 2021 Development Charges Update Study.
Notice of Passing of a Development Charges By-law |
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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. |
By-law #2021-15 A By-law to Amend Development Charges By-law 2019-30 |
Schedule of Development Charges
The schedule of development charges imposed, which come into effect as of April 1, 2021, is as follows:
| 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 |
| 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 |
