User Fees

User fees help the Municipality keep the cost of property taxes down by making sure that services which only a few people choose to use are not paid for by everyone.

Every year, the Municipality examines all of its user fees and the costs of providing services to see whether any changes are required. On January 1st, some fees are automatically modified to reflect the rate of inflation. Other fees are subject to vary based on Council's directives.

Administration and General Government

Services	Rate & Fee
Lottery Licenses	3% of prize value
Nevada Licenses	3% of prize value/box
License Replacement Fee	$107.75
Refreshment Vehicle License	$500.00
Port Stanley Outdoor Vendor License	$500.00
Temporary Outdoor Patio License	$1,077.75
NSF Fees	$51.75
Tax Certificates	$60.75
Water Certificates	$300.00
Closed Meeting Investigation Application Fee	$0
Photocopies	$0.50/page
Addition to the Roll	Cost Recovery + 25%
Utility/Tax Bill Reprints	$5.75
Death Registrations	$17.25
Tax Sale Registration Process	Cost Recovery + 25%
Administrative Search	$57.75/hour
New Account Setup	$29.00
Accounts Receivable	1.25%/month
Past Due Notice Fee	$5.75
Mortgage Billing Fee	$11.75/roll/billing
Foreign Funds Cheque Administration Fee	$11.75
Commissioner of Oaths and Certified True Copies	$23.00
Exotic Animal Temporary Exemption Fee	$115.25
Adult Entertainment Parlour Owners License	$3,831.25
Adult Entertainment Parlour Owners/Operators License	$4,032.75
Adult Entertainment Parlour Operators License	$1,728.25
Adult Entertainment Parlour Entertainers Licenses	$288.00
Horse Drawn Carriage Operator	$230.50
Horse Drawn Carriage Driver	$115.25
Special Event Permit fee	$50.00

Animal Services

Service	Rate & Fee
Kennel License	$172.75

Arena Services

Service	Unit of Measure	Rate & Fee
Prime Time Ice Rental	Hourly	$192.75 (adult) $1715.75(youth) + 5% capital surcharge fee
Day Ice Rental	Hourly	$113.50 (adult) $85.25 (youth) +5% capital surcharge
Public Skating	Admission	$5.00 (adult) $2.00 (18 & under) $10.00 (family, up to 5 skaters)
Arena Storage Room Fee		$2.00 per sq. ft - dependant on room size
Sign Advertising
	4x8ft wall sign	$300.00/year plus sign cost
	2x8ft wall sign	$150.00/year plus sign cost
Arena Floors	Hourly	$79.25 (max 3 hours) +5% capital surcharge
Arena Floors	Daily	$595.50/day + $46.50/hour (max 9 hours) +5% capital surcharge

Beach Services

Service	Unit of Measure	Rate & Fee
Main Beach Event	Daily	$576.00
Little Beach Event	Daily	$576.00
Transient Vendor Licensing Fee	Seasonal	$691.50
Transient Vendor Space Rental	Each	$691.50

By-Law

Services	Unit of Measure	Rate & Fee
Fence Viewers	Viewer	$115.25
Livestock Valuer	Viewing	$144.25
Portable Sign Permit (By-law 2244)	Initial Fee	$172.75
Portable Sign Permit (By-law 2244)	Monthly	$17.25
Billboard Sign Permit (By-law 2244)	Each	$204.75
Permanent Sign Permit (By-law 2244)	Each	$204.75
Noise By-law Exemption	Each	$153.50

Development Services

Services	Rate & Fee
Pre-consultation	$240.00
Pre-consultation	$320.00
Joint Official Plan & Zoning By-Law Amendments	$4,180.00
Minor Variance Application	$553.75
Official Plan Amendment	$3,120.00
Zoning By-law Amendment	$830.50
Site Plan Control	$2,560.00
Preliminary Severance Application	$74.75/hour (max of 3 hours) $561.25/day + $39.25/hour (max 9 hours) +5% capital surcharge fee
Holding Zone Symbol Removed	$880.00
Subdivision Agreements	County Rates
Development Agreements	$2,215 + $21.50/lot Processing Fee + $21.50/lot Registration Fee + $801.75 Agreement Incl. Legal Registration
Agreements Fees	$830.50
Draft Plan of Condominium / Subdivision	$7,440.00
Joint Plan of Subdivision / Condo & Zoning By-law Amendment	$8480.00
Joint Plan of Subdivision /Condo & Zoning By-law Amendment & Official Plan Amendments	$8,880.00
Consent	$2,160.00
Exemption from Part Lot Control	$880.00
Deeming By-law	$880.00
Validation of Title	$880.00
Preliminary Severance Application (2nd Review for Same Property)	$553.75
Zoning Compliance Certificate	$80.00
Temporary Use By-Law	$830.50
OMB Hearing	Cost Recovery + 25%
Public/Special Meeting	$1,661.25
Building Permit Annual Maintenance Fee	$345.50
Extension or Change to Non-Conforming	$460.75
911 Signs - New	$115.25
911 Signs - Replacement	Cost Recovery + 25%
Septic Certificates	$63.25

Fire Services

Services	Rate & Fee
Fire Inspection - Residential	$114.50
Fire Inspection - Multi-Residential (per unit)	$114.50
Fire Inspection - Multi-Commercial (per unit)	$114.50
Fire Inspection - Commercial	$114.50
Fire Inspection - Industrial	$80.00/hour (to a max of 3 hours) $600.75/day +$42.25/hour (max 9 hours) +5% capital surcharge fee to be applied/included
Fire Inspection - Refreshment Vehicle	$114.50
Fire Inspection - Trade show/special function	$80.00/hour
Fire Inspection - Short Term Rental	Initial inspection included in STR Licencing Fee Secondary Inspection $114.50
Fire Inspection - Marijuana Grow Operations Compliance Inspection	$80.00/hour to a max of 3 hours $600.75/day + $42.25/hours (max 9 hours) +5% capital surcharge fee to be applied/included
Fire Inspection - Motels/Hotels/Inns of up to 10 units	$343.50
Fire Inspection - Motels/Hotels/Inns of 11+ units	$687.00
Fire Inspection - Day care inspections/compliance letter	$114.50
Fire Inspections - Vulnerable Occupancy/Care Occupancy/Registered Retirement Home/Care and Treatment Occupancy - Up to 10 residents, Inspection and compliance letter	$343.50
Fire Inspections - Vulnerable Occupancy/Care Occupancy/Registered Retirement Home/Care and Treatment Occupancy - 11+ residents, Inspection and compliance letter	$687.00
Fire Inspections - Fire Safety Plan Initial Review - subsequent review hourly rate	$114.50
Fire Inspections - Re-inspection of any type after Order of Deficiencies (one fee, not per unit)	$114.50
Fire Inspections - Occupant Load Calculations	$114.50
Fire Inspections Hourly Rate	$80.00
Training Tower (1)	$101.75/hr or $696.00/day
Training Tower - Roof Vent Simulation (1)	$144.50/hr or $1,070.00/day
Bullex System (1)	$144.50/hr or $1,070.50/day
Pumper	$214.00/hr or $1,284.75/day
SCBA Refill	one (1) staff member at $53.50/hr
Flashover Simulator (1)	$909.75/hour
Property File Search Letter	$114.50
Request for Fire Report	$84.75
Request for Inspection Report (previously completed)	$84.75
DSPA Extinguisher Used or specialized equipment usage	Full Cost Recovery + 25%
HAZMAT events or investigation costs	Full Cost Recovery + 25%
False Alarms (fee assessed after receiving the 3rd call per calendar year)	Current MTO Rates + any loss of or damaged equipment/materials used
Provincial Highway Fees	Current MTO Rates + any loss of or damaged equipment/materials used
Burn Permit	$50.00
Failure to Acquire Burn Permit and Fire Service called to respond (first offence)	$200.00
Failure to Acquire Burn Permit and Fire Service called to respond (first offence)	Current MTO Rates + any loss of or damaged equipment/materials used
Failure to Comply with Burn Permit Regulations (first offence)	$200.00
Failure to Comply with Burn Permit Regulations (subsequent offence)	Current MTO Rates + any loss of or damaged equipment/materials used

(1) Training equipment may be made available to Elgin County Fire Departments at the discretion of the Fire Chief. Access will be provided on a reciprocal basis, and any costs associated with damage or required repairs shall be the responsibility of the borrowing department.

Hall, Room and Pavilion Rentals

Service	Unit of Measure	Rate & Fee
Hall Rental Programming (ice in)	Hourly	$22.75 +5% capital surcharge
Hall Rental Programming (ice in)	Daily	$226.75 +5% capital surcharge
Hall Rental Non Programming (ice in)	Hourly	$28.50 +5% capital surcharge
Hall Rental Non Programming (ice in)	Daily	$283.50 +5% capital surcharge
Hall Rental Programming & Non Programming (ice out)	Hourly	$79.25 (max 3 hours) +5% capital surcharge
Hall Rental Programming & Non Programming (ice out)	Event	$793.75 +5% capital surcharge
Alcohol Event Refundable Damage Deposit		$500.00
Single Rental or Kitchen	Hourly	$17.00 plus staffing costs of $46.50/hour if outside of normal operational hours
Pavilion	Hourly	$17.00 $54.75 per 4 hour timeslot + 5% Capital Surcharge

Harbour Services

Service	Unit of Measure	Rate & Fee
Berthage	Daily	$22.75
Berthage Including Hydro	Daily	$28.50
Berthage <18 metre boat length	Monthly	$295.00
Berthage <18 metre boat length	Annually	$2,948.50
Berthage 18.1-20 metre boat length	Monthly	$317.00
Berthage 18.1-20 metre boat length	Annually	$3,175.50
Berthage 20.1-22 metre boat length	Monthly	$340.25
Berthage 20.1-22 metre boat length	Annually	$3,402.25
Berthage 22.1-24 metre boat length	Monthly	$362.75
Berthage 22.1-24 metre boat length	Annually	$3,629.00
Berthage >24 metre boat length	Monthly	$385.50
Berthage >24 metre boat length	Annually	$3,855.50
Hydro Pedestals (For Monthly and Annual Berthage)	As billed by hydro supplier

Parking

Services	Unit of Measure	Rate & Fee
Paid Parking	Hourly	$6.00
	Daily	$30.00 for Main Beach and Lotus Lane Lots $25.00 for Old Ball Park, Little Beach and West Pier Lots $20.00 for East Pier and West Pier Expansion Lots
	Seasonal - Central Elgin Resident	$65.00
	Seasonal - Non-Central Elgin Resident	$130.00
Paid Parking Boat Launch (includes vehicle and trailer)	Daily	$30.00
Paid Parking Boat Launch (includes vehicle and trailer)	Seasonal	$150.00
Electric Charger	Hourly	$72.50/hour (to a max of 3 hours) +capital surcharge fee to be applied
Electric Charger	Daily	$544.00/day + $38.00/hour (max 9 hours) +capital surcharge fee to be applied

Recreational Courts and Fields

Service	Unit of Measure	Rate & Fee
Diamond Rentals	Per Game/Practice (up to 1.5 hours)	$45.25 (adult) $28.50 (youth) +5% capital surcharge
Diamond Rentals Double Header	2 Consecutive Games	$68.50 +5% capital surcharge
Diamond Rental Triple Headers	3 Consecutive Games	$90.50 +5% capital surcharge
Diamond Lighting	Per Diamond	$17.00
Tournaments/Clinic (Does not include pavilion rental)	Daily	$226.75 +5% capital surcharge
Soccer Field	Per Field	$45.00 per game/practice up to 2 hours (adult) $30.00 per game/practice up to 2 hours (youth) +5% capital surcharge
Soccer Tournaments	Daily	$226.75 +5% capital surcharge

Water and Wastewater Services

Service	Unit of Measure	Rate & Fee
Late Payment	Monthly	5% on overdue amount + 1.25% Interest
Water Connection	Per Property	Cost Recovery
Waste Water Connection	Per Property	Cost Recovery + 25% Administrative Fee
Paper Bill Fee	Per Bill	$1.50
Final Meter Read/Preparing Invoice	Per Property	$63.25
Water Sold at Water Dispenser or Water Tower		Consumption Rate + 15%
Water Dispenser/ Tower Key Deposit		$77.50/hour (max 3 hours) $581.50/day + $40.75/hour (max 9 hours) + 5% capital surcharge fee
Service Calls	Per Property	Cost Recovery + 25%
Sale of Material to Ratepayers	Each	Cost Recovery + 25%
Frost Plate and Gasket	Each	Cost Recovery + 25%
Repair to Replace Curb Stop and Drain Valve	Per Property	Cost Recovery + 25%
Voluntary Shut Off/On	During Work Hours	$57.75
Voluntary Shut Off/On	After Hours	$172.75
Winterization Shut Off/On	During Work Hours	$57.25
Winterization Shut Off/On	After Hours	$172.75
Meter Replacement (Due to Neglect)	Per Property	Cost Recovery + 25%
Investigation of Consumption Complaints (Service Calls)	Per Property	Cost Recovery + 25%
Failed Inspection - Secondary Visit Required	Per Property	Cost Recovery + 25%

Waste Management

Services	Rate & Fee
Composters	$46.00
Bag Tag	$5.75
Cart Delivery Fee	$58.25
Garbage Cart 80L	$39.25
Garbage Cart 120L	$46.25
Garbage Cart 240L	$93.50
Garbage Cart 360L	$108.25
Garbage Cart 80L Collection Service	$81.75
Garbage Cart 120L Collection Service	$97.25
Garbage Cart 240L Collection Service	$158.25
Garbage Cart 360L Collection Service	$279.00

Building Permit Fees

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Building Permit Fees