Planning Policies & Guidelines
Comprehensive Development Guidelines and Financial Policies
The Comprehensive Development Guidelines and Financial Policies Manual is for developers, land owners, municipal engineers, planners and architects.
The purpose of this manual is to detail the development engineering requirements related to:
- Subdivision and site plan process requirements
- Sanitary sewers and wastewater treatment
- Storm sewers and storm water management
- Watermains and water supply
- Roadways, including asphalt pavement, curbs, subdrains, sidewalks, walkways, retaining walls, fencing and noise barriers
- Tree planting and sodding of boulevards
- Lot grading
- Street lighting and municipal consent for construction of utilities
- Financial policies
For New Development Applications
For Development Applications with Draft Plan Approval before April 27, 2016 and Engineering Submissions received before June 1, 2017
Growth Management User Fees & Charges
Fees effective January 1, 2024.
| Service Offered/Fee Type | Fee 2024 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subdivision Agreement preparation - New Process | $4,695 | n/a | $4,695 |
| Minor Revision to Subdivision ( or other agreements) Agreement | $560 | n/a | $560 |
| Major Revision/ Alteration to Subdivision Agreement | $1,110 | n/a | $1,110 |
| Subdivision ( or any other type of ) Agreement Amendment | $1,260 | n/a | $1,260 |
| Subdivision / External Works Security Reduction Fee (for fourth and subsequent security reduction request) | $390 | $51 | $441 |
| Service Offered/Fee Type | Fee Effective Jan 1, 2025 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subdivision Agreement preparation - New Process | $4,835 | n/a | $4,835 |
| Minor Revision to Subdivision (or other agreements) Agreement | $575 | n/a | $575 |
| Major Revision/ Alteration to Subdivision Agreement | $1,145 | n/a | $1,145 |
| Subdivision ( or any other type of ) Agreement Amendment | $1,300 | n/a | $1,300 |
| Subdivision / External Works Security Reduction Fee (for fourth and subsequent security reduction request) | $400 | $52 | $452 |
| Service Offered/Fee Type | Fee 2024 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Review Fee (for Subdivision) | $4,470 | n/a | $4,470 |
| Engineering Review Fee - Additional Cost per Unit / Residential (for Subdivision) | $340 | n/a | $340 |
| Engineering Review Fee - Additional Cost / Hectare / Non Residential (for Subdivision) | $320 | n/a | $320 |
| Engineering Review Fee (3 to 10 Units) | $7,280 | n/a | $7,280 |
| Engineering Resubmission Review Fees (3-10 units) (3rd and subsequent) | $1,565 | n/a | $1,565 |
| Note: The following fee exemptions apply to charitable and not-for-profit organizations proposing affordable housing projects: Engineering Review Fees (3 to 10 units): Fee waived. Engineering Resubmission Review Fees (3rd and subsequent): Fee waived | Note | Note | Note |
| MECP / ECA Sewer Application Process (MECP / ECA Review Fee) | $1,100 | n/a | $1,100 |
| Resubmission of Engineering Drawings for review and approval (per page) | $480 | n/a | $480 |
| Review of Special Study Administration Fee (Note: for special studies including but not limited to Karst, Goemorphology, Hydrology, Traffic etc.) | $1,975 | n/a | $1,975 |
| Engineering Special Studies (NEW) | Consultant Fee + 25% Project Management Fee | n/a | variable |
| Engineering Consultation Pre-Application (NEW) | $3,340 | n/a | $3,340 |
| Service Offered/Fee Type | Fee Effective Jan 1, 2025 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Review Fee (for Subdivision) | $4,605 | n/a | $4,605 |
| Engineering Review Fee - Additional Cost per Unit / Residential (for Subdivision) | $350 | n/a | $350 |
| Engineering Review Fee - Additional Cost / Hectare / Non Residential (for Subdivision) | $330 | n/a | $330 |
| Engineering Review Fee (3 to 10 Units) | $7,500 | n/a | $7,500 |
| Engineering Resubmission Review Fees (3-10 units) (3rd and subsequent) | $1,610 | n/a | $1,610 |
| Note: The following fee exemptions apply to charitble and not-for-profit organizations propsing afforable housing projects: Engineering Review Fees (3 to 10 units): Fee waived Engineering Resubmission Review Fees (3rd and subsequent): Fee waived | note | Note | Note |
| MECP / ECA Sewer Application Process (MECP / ECA Review Fee) | $1,100 | n/a | $1,100 |
| Resubmission of Engineering Drawings for review and approval (per page) | $495 | n/a | $495 |
| Review of Special Study Administration Fee (Note: for special studies including but not limited to Karst, Geomorphology, Hydrology, Traffic etc.) | $2,035 | n/a | $2,035 |
| Engineering Special Studies | Consultant Fee + 25% Project Management Fee | n/a | variable |
| Engineering Consultation Pre-Application | $3,440 | n/a | $3,440 |
Determined as a percentage of the net estimated construction value, before overhead.
| Service Offered/Fee Type | Fee 2024 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Construction Supervision- where total net construction value is less than $ 166,667 | $10,000 | $1,300 | $11,300 |
| Engineering Construction Supervision - for the portion of net construction value up to $ 1,000,000 | $0 | yes (variable) | variable |
| Engineering Construction Supervision - for the portion of net construction value between $ 1,000,000 and $ 2,000,000 | $0 | yes (variable) | variable |
| Engineering Construction Supervision - for the portion of net construction value over $ 2,000,000 | $0 | yes (variable) | variable |
| Resubmission of As Built Engineering Drawings (price per page) | $480 | n/a | $480 |
| Service Offered/Fee Type | Fee Effective Jan 1, 2025 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Construction Supervision- - where total net construction value is less than $ 166,667 | $10,000 | $1,300 | $11,300 |
| Engineering Construction Supervision- for the portion of net construction value up to $ 1,000,000 | $0 | yes (variable) | variable |
| Engineering Construction Supervision- for the portion of net construction value between $ 1,000,000 and $ 2,000,000 | $0 | yes (variable) | variable |
| Engineering Construction Supervision - for the portion of net construction value over $ 2,000,000 | $0 | yes (variable) | variable |
| Resubmission of As Built Engineering Drawings (price per page) | $495 | n/a | $495 |
| Service Offered/ Fee Type | Fee 2024 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subdivision Draft Plan Approved- Minor Revision Fee | $1,390 | n/a | $1,390 |
| Subdivision Draft Plan Approved- Extension Fee | $1,030 | n/a | $1,030 |
| Subdivision Draft Plan Approved Annual maintenance fee for Subdivision Files older than three (3) years old ( Dormant File Fee) | $585 | n/a | $585 |
| Final Approval and Registration Fee (Subdivision) | $1,815 | n/a | $1,815 |
| Service Offered/ Fee Type | Fee Effective Jan 1, 2025 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subdivision Draft Plan Approved- Minor Revision Fee | $1,430 | n/a | $1,430 |
| Subdivision Draft Plan Approved- Extension Fee | $1,060 | n/a | $1,060 |
| Subdivision Draft Plan Approved Annual maintenance fee for Subdivision Files older than three (3) years old ( Dormant File Fee) | $605 | n/a | $605 |
| Final Approval and Registration Fee (Subdivision) | $1,870 | n/a | $1,870 |
| Service Offered/ Fee Type | Fee 2024 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condo Draft Plan Approved Revision fee | $1,415 | n/a | $1,415 |
| Condo Draft Plan Approved Extension Fee (Condo Conversion) | $605 | n/a | $605 |
| Condominium Draft Plan Approved Annual maintenance fee for Subdivision Files older than 3 years old (Dormant File Fee) | $550 | n/a | $550 |
| Final Approval and Registration Fee (Condominium) | $1,815 | n/a | $1,815 |
| Service Offered/ Fee Type | Fee Effective Jan 1, 2025 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condo Draft Plan Approved Revision fee | $1,455 | n/a | $1,455 |
| Condo Draft Plan Approved Extension Fee ( Condo Conversion) | $625 | n/a | $625 |
| Condominium Draft Plan Approved Annual maintenance fee for Subdivision Files older than three (3) years old ( Dormant File Fee) | $565 | n/a | $565 |
| Final Approval and Registration Fee (Condominium) | $1,870 | n/a | $1,870 |
| Service Offered/ Fee Type | Fee 2024 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERNAL WORK AGREEMENT PREPARATION (Includes Engineering Review) | $5,945 | n/a | $5,945 |
| Special Sewer Service Agreement | $5,065 | n/a | $5,065 |
| Special Water Service Agreement | $5,065 | n/a | $5,065 |
| Joint Sewer / Water Service Agreement | $5,065 | n/a | $5,065 |
| Consent Agreements (Includes Grading Plan Review) | $5,065 | n/a | $5,065 |
| Consent Agreement with warning clause only | $2,530 | n/a | $2,530 |
| Service Offered/ Fee Type | Fee Effective Jan 1, 2025 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| External Works Agreement Preparation (Includes Engineering Review) | $6,125 | n/a | $6,125 |
| Special Sewer Service Agreement | $5,215 | n/a | $5,215 |
| Special Water Service Agreement | $5,215 | n/a | $5,215 |
| Joint Sewer / Water Service Agreement | $5,215 | n/a | $5,215 |
| Consent Agreements (Includes Grading Plan Review) | $5,215 | n/a | $5,215 |
| Consent Agreement with warning clause only | $2,605 | n/a | $2,605 |
| Service Offered/ Fee Type | Fee 2024 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advance on Pre-Grading (2% of Construction cost with a min of $2,000 to a max of $5,000) | 2% | yes (variable) | variable |
| 1. Engineering Design Review is a fixed cost which includes 3 submissions of Engineering drawings. Fourth and subsequent submissions will be subject to applicable revision fees in accordance with this fees schedule. | Note | Note | Note |
| 2. Design review fee shall be applied to each and all phases of servicing of the draft plan of subdivison. | Note | Note | Note |
| Service Offered/ Fee Type | Fee Effective Jan 1, 2025 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advance on Pre-Grading (2% of Construction cost with a min of $2,000 to a max of $5,000) | $0 | yes (variable) | variable |
| 1. Engineering Design Review is a fixed cost which includes 3 submissions of Engineering drawings. Fourth and subsequent submissions will be subject to applicable revision fees in accordance with this fees schedule. | Note | Note | Note |
| 2. Design review fee shall be applied to each and all phases of servicing of the draft plan of subdivison. | Note | Note | Note |
| Service Offered/ Fee Type | Fee 2024 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot Grading Acceptance Inspection per unit- (Single + Semi) ( also called "Consent Grading inspection Fee" | $585 | $76 | $661 |
| Lot Grading Acceptance Inspection per Multi-Unit Block (3 - 8 units) | $1,200 | $156 | $1,356 |
| Lot Grading Re-inspection fees (3rd and subsequent) | $265 | $34 | $299 |
| Lot Grading and Service Connection Applications | $4,380 | n/a | $4,380 |
| Service Offered/ Fee Type | Fee Effective Jan 1, 2025 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot Grading Acceptance Inspection per unit- (Single + Semi) ( also called "Consent Grading inspection Fee" | $605 | $79 | $684 |
| Lot Grading Acceptance Inspection per Multi-Unit Block (3 - 8 units) | $1,235 | $161 | $1,396 |
| Lot Grading Re-inspection fees (3rd and subsequent) | $275 | $36 | $311 |
| Lot Grading and Service Connection Applications | $4,510 | n/a | $4,510 |
| Service Offered/ Fee Type | Fee 2024 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sewer and Water Drawing Review Fee- for Site Plans Major | $2,010 | n/a | $2,010 |
| Sewer and Water Drawing Review Fee - for Site Plans Minor | $1,015 | n/a | $1,015 |
| Wastewater Allocation Processing Fee | $565 | n/a | $565 |
| Service Offered/ Fee Type | Fee Effective Jan 1, 2025 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sewer and Water Drawing Review Fee- for Site Plans Major | $2,070 | n/a | $2,070 |
| Sewer and Water Drawing Review Fee - for Site Plans Minor | $1,045 | n/a | $1,045 |
| Wastewater Allocation Processing Fee | $580 | n/a | $580 |
| Video Inspection (Review and Inspection for Rehabilitation or Replacement of Existing Sewer Service) | $555 | $72 | $627 |
| Disconnection of Services Request (NEW) | $235 | n/a | $235 |
| Service Offered/ Fee Type | Fee 2024 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Service Water Permit - Administration Fee | $220 | $28.60 | $248.60 |
| Small Service Water Permit - Water/Sewer Inspection Fee | $665 | $86.45 | $751.45 |
| Small Service Water Permit - Additional Cost per metre of Service | $10 | $1.30 | $11.30 |
| Service Offered/ Fee Type | Fee Effective Jan 1, 2025 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Service Water Permit - Administration Fee | $225 | $29 | $254 |
| Small Service Water Permit - Water/Sewer Inspection Fee | $685 | $89 | $774 |
| Small Service Water Permit - Additional Cost per meter of Service | $10 | $1 | $11 |
| Service Offered/ Fee Type | Fee 2024 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Service Water & Sewer Permit - Administration Fee | $220 | $28.60 | $248.60 |
| Large Service Water & Sewer Permit - Water Inspection & Testing (WTR, STM, SAN, STM&SAN) | $825 | $107.25 | $932.25 |
| Large Service Water & Sewer Permit - Additional Cost per metre of Service (WTR, SAN, STM, STMSAN) | $10 | $1.30 | $11.30 |
| Video Inspection (Review and Inspection for Rehabilitation or Replacement of Existing Sewer Service0 | $540 | $70.20 | $610.20 |
| Service Offered/ Fee Type | Fee Effective Jan 1, 2025 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Service Water & Sewer Permit - Administration Fee | $225 | $29 | $254 |
| Large Service Water & Sewer Permit - Water Inspection & Testing (WTR, STM, SAN, STM&SAN) | $850 | $111 | $961 |
| Large Service Water & Sewer Permit - Additional Cost per meter of Service (WTR, SAN, STM, STMSAN) | $10 | $1 | $11 |
| Service Offered/ Fee Type | Fee 2024 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major (Full) Site Plan Grading Inspection (for all DA, SPA and SPAR appl.) (NEW) | $3,910 | $508.30 | $4,418.30 |
| Minor Site Plan Grading Inspection (for DAB, DAER, MDA and MDAR appl) | $380 | $49.40 | $429.40 |
| Site Plan Security Reduction Fees (for second and subsequent security reduction request) | $390 | $50.70 | $440.70 |
| After Hours Inspection Fee (Minimum 4 hours) | $430 | $55.90 | $485.90 |
| Site Alteration Permit Process - Residential | $1,085 | n/a | $1,085 |
| Site Alteration Permit Process - Non-Residential | $3,335 | n/a | $3,335 |
| Site Alteration Process per plan type on 4th submission and thereafter | $795 | n/a | $795 |
| Shoring Agreement & Draining Review | $9,465 | n/a | $9,465 |
| Construction Management Plan | $6,950 | n/a | $6,950 |
| Service Offered/ Fee Type | Fee Effective Jan 1, 2025 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major (Full) Site Plan Grading Inspection (for all DA, SPA and SPAR appl.) | $4,025 | $523 | $4,548 |
| Minor Site Plan Grading Inspection (for DAB, DAER, MDA and MDAR appl) | $390 | $51 | $441 |
| Site Plan Security Reduction Fees (for second and subsequent security reduction request) | $400 | $52 | $452 |
| After Hours Inspection Fee (Minimum 4 hours) | $445 | $58 | $503 |
| Site Alteration Permit Process -Residential | $1,120 | n/a | $1,120 |
| Site Alteration Permit Process - Non-Residential | $3,435 | n/a | $3,435 |
| Site Alteration Process per plan type on 4th submission and thereafter | $820 | n/a | $820 |
| Construction Management Plan | $7,160 | n/a | $7,160 |
| Service Offered/ Fee Type | Fee 2024 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record Search (note 4) (NEW) | $20 | n/a | $20 |
| Photocopying Fee, per page + HST (NEW) | $0.44 | $0.07 | $0.51 |
| Street Name Change & Advertising Costs ( Municipal street name change) | $2,785 | n/a | $2,785 |
| Municipal Street Numbers Request ( Municipal Address change) | $425 | n/a | $425 |
| Discharge of Agreements | $505 | n/a | $505 |
| Compliance Requests | $145 | $18.85 | $163.85 |
| Pay Assurance Administration Fee | $5,000 | $650.00 | $5,650 |
| Service Offered/ Fee Type | Fee Effective Jan 1, 2025 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record Search ( note 4) | $21 | n/a | $21 |
| Photocopying Fee, per page + HST | $0 | $0 | $1 |
| Street Name Change & Advertising Costs (Municipal street name change) | $2,870 | n/a | $2,870 |
| Municipal Street Numbers Request (Municipal Address change) | $440 | n/a | $440 |
| Discharge of Agreements | $520 | n/a | $520 |
| Compliance Requests | $150 | $20 | $170 |
| Pay Assurance Administration Fee | $5,000 | $650 | $5,650 |
| Non- Refundable Surety Bond Application Fee (NEW) | $310 | $40 | $350 |
| Excavation Permit and Water Meter Refund Processing Fee (NEW) | $115 | n/a | $115 |
Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) Appeal Fee
In addition to the fees set out above in sections, the total fees payable shall include all fees associated with supporting an applicant at a hearing where the application was approved by City Council including City legal fees, City staff fees, outside legal counsel and consultant/witness fees where required, but excluding the cost of the Planning and Economic Development Department staff. These additional fees shall be collected through the process set out in a cost acknowledgement agreement which must be signed and submitted as part of the applications identified.
| Service Offered/ Fee Type | Fee 2024 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANITARY SEWER / UNIT | $9,335 | n/a | $9,335 |
| STORM SEWER / UNIT | $10,905 | n/a | $10,905 |
| WATERMAIN / UNIT | $6,545 | n/a | $6,545 |
| Service Offered/ Fee Type | Fee Effective Jan 1, 2025 | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANITARY SEWER / UNIT | $9,615 | n/a | $9,615 |
| STORM SEWER / UNIT | $11,230 | n/a | $11,230 |
| WATERMAIN / UNIT | $6,740 | n/a | $6,740 |
| Service Offered / Fee type | Fee 2024 | HST | Fee Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excavation Permit Fee ( Road Cut) | $668.43 | n/a | $668.43 |
| Water Meter Permit Fee | varies | n/a | varies |
| Amend Water Licence Process Fee | $3,520.00 | n/a | $3,520.00 |
| Street Lighting Review and Evaluation | $7,233.04 | $940.30 | $8,173.34 |
| Service Offered / Fee type | Fee Effective Jan 1, 2025 | HST | Fee Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excavation Permit Fee (Road Cut) | $668 | n/a | $668 |
| Water Meter Permit Fee | varies | n/a | varies |
| Amend Water Licence Process Fee | $3,520 | n/a | $3,520 |
| Street Lighting Review and Evaluation | $7,233 | $940 | $8,173 |
| Service Offered / Fee type | Fee 2024 | HST | Fee Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance Tax Account Fee (Subdivision, Condominium, Consent, Part Lot Control) per lot / block | $20.95 | n/a | $20.95 |
| Finance Administration Fee or ( Finance Fixed Fee or Flat fee) | $1,714.17 | n/a | $1,714.17 |
| Finance Administration Fee - Additional cost per lot / block | $17.86 | n/a | $17.86 |
| Finance Best Efforts Admin Fee | $1,714.17 | n/a | $1,714.17 |
| NSF | $39.78 | $5.17 | $44.95 |
| Service Offered / Fee type | Fee Effective Jan 1, 2025 | HST | Fee Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance Tax Account Fee (Subdivision, Condominium, Consent, Part Lot Control) per lot / block | $21 | n/a | $21 |
| Finance Administration Fee or (Finance Fixed Fee or Flat fee) | $1,714 | n/a | $1,714 |
| Finance Administration Fee - Additional cost per lot / block | $18 | n/a | $18 |
| Finance Best Efforts Admin Fee | $1,714 | n/a | $1,714 |
| NSF | $40 | $5 | $45 |
Notes:
- Engineering Design Review is a fixed cost which includes 3 submissions of Engineering drawings. Fourth and subsequent submissions will be subject to applicable revision fees in accordance with this fees schedule.
- Design review fee shall be applied to each and all phases of servicing of the draft plan of subdivision.
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