Development Applications, Forms and Fees
2020 Regional Review Fees
- Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA)
- Local Official Plan Amendment
- Secondary Plans
- Subdivision, Vacant Land Condominium or Common Element Condominium
- Standard Condominium
- Zoning By-law Amendments
- Consents
- Site Plans
- Minor Variances
- Niagara Escarpment Commission Development Permit Applications
- Additional Fees
- Urban Design Projects Associated with Development / Planning Applications
- Private Sewage Systems Permit Applications
- Other Fees
- Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), Ontario Water Resources Act (Sec. 52, 53)
- Regional Sewer and Water Connections
Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA)
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Regional Official Plan Amendment Application Fee | $18,125 |
| ROPA - Urban Area Boundary Expansion | $36,000 |
| ROPA - To establish or expand a pit or quarry* | $113,885 |
For all ROPAs, applicants will be responsible for paying the full cost of advertising, plus HST.
*In addition to the fees set out above for Pits and Quarries (new and expansion fees), the owner/applicant shall bear any and all costs pertaining to Peer Reviews and for an Aggregate Advisor, if required. The owner/applicant shall be required to sign a cost acknowledgement agreement which must be signed and submitted as part of the application.
Local Official Plan Amendments
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Major Official Plan Amendment Review (Change in land use designation, conversion or significant change in policy direction) |
$9,715 |
| Minor Official Plan Amendment Review (Change in policy) |
$5,180 |
Secondary Plans
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Secondary Plans - Privately Initiated (Fee includes Secondary Plan fee, Urban Design Review, Engineering Review and OPA Review) | $13,460 |
Subdivision, Vacant Land Condominium or Common Element Condominium
| Description | Fee | Draft Plan Review Draft Plan Area Fee (based on the entire area of the subdivision or condominium) |
$5,180 (base fee) + + $1,145 per hectare to a maximum of $22,840 |
Revisions to Submission by Applicant (prior to Draft Plan Approval) | $1,300 |
|---|---|
| Modification of Draft Plan Approval | $2,595 |
| Extension of Draft Plan Approval (for plans granted approval in or after 2006) | $1,300 | Extension of Draft Plan Approval (approved prior to 2006) | $2,595 | Clearance of Draft Plan Conditions (per phase) | $2,595/phase |
Additional fees apply for Stormwater, Urban Design, Hydrogeology, EIS and/or Private Sewage Systems Reviews, as required (refer to Additional Fees section)
Standard Condominium
| Description | Fee | Combined Standard Condominium and Site Plan Review Fee | $3,890 | Plan of Standard Condominium Review (where site plan is not required) | $2,595 | Revisions to Submission by Applicant (prior to approval) | $1,300 | Modification of Standard Draft Plan of Condominium Approval | $650 |
|---|---|
| Extension of Standard Draft Plan of Condominium Approval (for plans granted draft approval in or after 2006) | $720 | Extension of Standard Draft Plan of Condominium Approval (approved prior to 2006) | $1,430 | Clearance of Draft Plan Conditions | $720 |
Additional fees apply for Stormwater, Urban Design, Hydrogeology, EIS and/or Private Sewage Systems Reviews, as required (refer to Additional Fees section)
Zoning By-law Amendments
Applies to applications that involve a Regional response in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding, as amended.
| Description | Fee | Zoning By-law Amendment Review | $1,300 | Agricultural Purposes Only (APO) zoning amendment*** ***Where the Region or Local Area Municipality has requested an APO zone as a condition of severance there will be no charge for the APO application. |
$420 | Revision to Submission by Applicant (prior to approval) | $650 | Removal of holding symbol (Where holding symbol was requested by the Region) |
$650 |
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Additional fees apply for Stormwater, Urban Design, Hydrogeology, EIS and/or Private Sewage Systems Reviews, as required (refer to Additional Fees section)
Consents
Applies to applications that involve a Regional response in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding, as amended.
| Description | Fee | Consent Review - Within Urban Areas | $620 (per application) | Consent Review - Rural/Outside Urban Areas | $875 (per application) |
|---|---|
Final Certification Fee Active consent files still remaining under the authority of the Region will be subject to a Final Certification fee, payable upon request for final certification, prior to registration. |
$265 |
Additional fees apply for Stormwater, Urban Design, Hydrogeology, EIS and/or Private Sewage Systems Reviews, as required (refer to Additional Fees section)
Site Plans
Applies to applications that involve a Regional response in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding, as amended.
| Description | Fee | Major Site Plans and Site Plan Amendments (Applications which entail a Regional response if the subject property is located on a Regional Road or there are Regional infrastructure/facilities located nearby or the application has a Regional or Provincial issue as determined by the Region) | $1,300 | Minor Site Plans and Site Plan Amendments (Minor Site Plans, requiring Waste Collection Review, Entrance Permits, Encroachment Permits, Sign Permits) | $525 | Revision to Submission by Applicant (prior to approval) | $650 | Review of Waste Management only | $420 | Clearance of Site Plan Conditions | $1,300 |
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Additional fees apply for Stormwater, Urban Design, Hydrogeology, EIS and/or Private Sewage Systems Reviews, as required (refer to Additional Fees section)
Minor Variances
Applies to applications that involve a Regional response in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding, as amended.
| Description | Fee | Minor Variance Review (Applications which require Regional Review if the subject property is located on a Regional Road or there are Regional infrastructure/facilities located nearby or the application has Regional or Provincial issue) (*excludes septic review) |
$420 |
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Additional fees apply for Stormwater, Urban Design, Hydrogeology, EIS and/or Private Sewage Systems Reviews, as required (refer to Additional Fees section) (*excludes septic review)
Niagara Escarpment Commission Development Permit Applications
| Description | Fee | Development Permit Review | $785 | Minor Development Permit Review (No Provincial or Regional concerns identified such as sheds, garages, pools, etc.) | $420 |
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Additional fees apply for Stormwater, Urban Design, Hydrogeology, EIS and/or Private Sewage Systems Reviews, as required (refer to Additional Fees section)
Additional Fees
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Stormwater Review greater than 5 ha | $1,870 |
| Stormwater Review less than 5 ha | $625 |
| Major Urban Design Review | $615 |
| Minor Urban Design Review | $255 |
| Hydrogeology Review (per study) | $1,200 |
| Major Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Review (two or more features) | $2,245 |
| Minor Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Review (one feature) | $1,125 |
| EIS Terms of Reference Review (to be deducted from EIS fee when EIS submitted) | $400 |
| EIS Draft Review (to be deducted from EIS fee when EIS submitted) | $400 |
| EIS Second Submission (Addendum) Review | No charge |
| EIS Third Submission (Addendum) Review | $1,200 |
| Private Sewage System Review | $400 (per lot or unit) |
Urban Design Projects Associated with Development/Planning Applications
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Urban Design - Concept Design | $115* |
| Urban Design - Streetscape Design | $115* |
Urban Design and Architectural Peer Review |
$115* |
*Hourly rate applies to all above unless work covered under Service Agreement
Other Fees
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
Maintenance Fees Where a file is inactive for over one year a file maintenance fee will apply to keep the file open. If the fee is not received within four weeks of a request, the file will be closed. |
$1,300 |
| LPAT Appeal Record Preparation | $625 |
Environmental Site Assessments (Brownfields): - Requests to Use Non-Potable Water Site Conditions Standard - Update Letter |
$100 |
| Hourly Rates (where applicable) | $225 (HST varies) |
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), Ontario Water Resources Act (Sec. 52, 53)
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Administration processing | $200 |
| Administration amendments | $100 |
| MECP application processing fee for storm and sanitary sewers, pump stations and force mains | $900 |
| MECP application processing fee for storm and sanitary sewers, pump stations and force mains | $1,800 |
| Watermains and appurtenances, including hydrants | $1,000 |
| Servicing Review with Stormwater Management | $2,000 |
Regional Water and Sewer Later Connections
Applications for these connections can only be made by local municipalities.
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Water Service Connection | $1,250 |
| Sanitary Sewer Lateral Connection | $1,250 |
Notes
- All development applications are circulated to the Region for review, except where the Region has determined through pre-consultation that the development proposal is exempt from further circulation and review
- All development review / processing fees must be received by the Development Services Division prior to the Region's submission of comment/recommendations to the approval authority
- The Region's review / processing fees are not refundable if an application is refused or only partially approved by the approval authority
- The Region's review / processing fees may be returned if the applicant voluntarily withdraws the application prior to staff commencing the review process
- In addition to development review fees the Region may require the applicant to cover the cost of peer review for specific technical studies
- All development applications initiated by a local municipality are exempt from the Region's development review fees
- Wainfleet, Welland and West Lincoln do their own private sewage system review and therefore the Regional private septic system review fee is not required
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