District of Nipissing
 
Schedule of Fees By-law

Schedule of Fees By-law

Building Permit Fees

Residential

New Buildings (habitable) $.50/sq./ft
Additions, renovations, alterations or repairs (minimum $100.00) $.30/sq./ft
Garage, carport, or accessory building, shipping containers (minimum $100.00) $.30/sq./ft
Installation of a building unit fabricated or moved (minimum $100.00) $.50/sq./ft from elsewhere (e.g. mobile home-factory built home)

Commercial and Industrial

New buildings or structure $.50/sq./ft
Additions, renovations, alterations or repairs (minimum $100.00) $.30/sq./ft
Any tower not falling under federal/provincial jurisdiction or structure exceeding one hundred (100) feet in height $1,000.00 for the first one hundred (100) feet;
and $6.00 per foot for every foot over one hundred (100) feet
Any temporary structure or tower not falling under federal/provincial jurisdiction will require a deposit of $3000.00

Other

Swimming pool and fence enclosure $100.00
Prefabricated truss arch structures and decks $100.00
Residential Demolition Permit $150.00
Commercial Demolition Permit under 6000 sq. ft. $150.00
Commercial Demolition Permit over 6000 sq. ft. $250.00
Requested site inspections prior to applying for permit $100.00 (if permit issued, fee to be included in permit fee)
Construction commencing before permit is applied for or issued. Equal to permit fee or a minimum $100.00
Change of Use Permit $150.00
Transfer of Permit $75.0
Occupancy Permit/Completion Permit $50.00
On-site visit/inspections and or re-inspections over and above what is required $100.00 per inspection
Inspection of lands pertaining to septic, wells, severance purchasing or selling $200.00
Solar Panels (Roof mounts only) $100.00
Water access-any inspections
if adequate, safe transportation is not provided by permit holder
$100.00 per inspection
Research permit archives and distribute information $50.00
No permits are required for the following: replacing an existing roof material, existing siding with a material of similar type, existing windows or doors, repairs of an emergency nature that are temporary to prevent weather damage until permanent repairs are made and a shed or other free standing structure under (10 square meters) 107 sq. ft.

Refunds

Status of Permit – Application Percentage of Fee Eligible for Refund
Application filed. No process or Review of Plans submitted 80%
Application filed. Plan reviewed and Permit issued 50%
Permit valued at $100.00 or lesse (No Refund) 0%
Any temporary structure or tower not falling under federal/provincial jurisdiction will require a deposit of $3000.00 of which 80% will be refundable when the tower or structure is dismantled and removed to the satisfaction of Council.

 

Planning Fees

Schedule of Planning Fees

Pre-consultation Application Fee $50.00
Pre-consultation with the Township Planner Cost Recovery
Consent Application Fees $500.00
Minor Variance $400.00
Site Plan Application $500.00
Zoning By-law Amendment $700.00
Official Plan Amendment $700.00
Amendment to Zoning By-law and Official Plan $1,400.00
Plan of Subdivision/Condominium $1,000.00
Site Inspection Water access: any inspections, if adequate, safe transportation is not provided by permit holder $100.00
Advertisement Cost of ad
Administration Fees $50.00
Official Plan, Zoning, Building, Subdivision Compliance Report $50.00
Copy of Official Plan $20.00
Copy of Zoning By-law $25.00

Any extra costs pertaining to any of the preceding shall be borne by the property owner/applicant.

Septic Permits Fees

Septic System Permits and Inspections

Certificate of Approval for a Class 2 sewage system (grey water system) $200.00
Certificate of Approval for a Class 3 sewage system (receive from Class 1 system) $200.00
Certificate of Approval for a Class 4 sewage system (leaching bed) $475.00
Certificate of Approval for a Class 4 sewage system (filter media) $475.00
Certificate of Approval for a Class 5 sewage system (holding tank) $250.00
Replacement of tank $250.00
Replacement of leaching bed $250.00
File Search (per file) $50.00
Subsequent File Search/Additional Information Requested $25.00
Permit Renewal $50.00

 

Status of Permit – Application

Percentage of Fee Eligible for Refund
Application filed. No process or Review of Plans submitted 80%
Application filed.  Plans reviewed and Permit issued 50%

Shore Road Allowance Fees

Application Fee (non-refundable) $595.00
Deposit (non-refundable) $100.00
Patent fee (if applicable) $750.00
Purchase of frontage costs – per lineal foot $5.00
Purchase of frontage costs – per metre $16.50
All other fees associated therewith, advertising, title search, etc. Cost recovery

Hall Rental Fees

Full day and evening, Madawaska Complex, non-alcohol event $150.00 + HST
Full day and evening, Madawaska Complex, non-alcohol event (non-resident) $250.00 + HST
Full day and evening, Madawaska Complex, alcohol event $300.00 + HST
Full day and evening, Madawaska Complex, alcohol event (non-resident) $400.00 + HST
Kitchen rental with equipment, Madawaska Complex $100.00 + HST
Kitchen rental with equipment, Madawaska Complex (non-resident) $150.00 + HST
Full day and evening, Lester B. Smith building, non-alcohol event $75.00 + HST
Full day and evening, Lester B. Smith building, non-alcohol event (non-resident) $100.00 + HST
Full day and evening, Lester B. Smith building, alcohol event $150.00 + HST
Full day and evening, Lester B. Smith building, alcohol event (non-resident) $200.00 + HST
Mervin Dupuis (Rink) Madawaska, non-alcohol event $50.00 + HST
Mervin Dupuis (Rink) Madawaska, non-alcohol event (non-resident) $75.00 + HST
Mervin Dupuis (Rink) Madawaska, alcohol event $100.00 + HST
Mervin Dupuis (Rink) Madawaska, alcohol event (non-resident) $125.00 + HST
Damage deposit, non-alcohol event $100.00
Damage deposit, alcohol event $200.00

Marriage License Fees

Marriage License $80.00
Marriage License (non-resident) $100.00

Tax Certificates and Statements

Certificate $35.00
Statement $5.00

Waste Disposal and Landfill Site Fees

Proof of demolition permit or proof of civic address number must be provided.

Type of Service

Fee

Brush, sorted construction and demolition waste from within the geographic boundaries of the Township. Half Ton Truck/Van with /without Small Trailer if brought in by resident NO CHARGE
Wood Chips from within the geographic boundaries of the Township. Half Ton Truck/Van with/without Small Trailer if brought in by resident. NO CHARGE
Tires and Shingles from within the geographic boundaries of the Township brought in by a resident NO CHARGE
Mattresses, box springs and fabric-covered furniture with metal frames or springs e.g. couches, loveseats, sofa chairs $5.00 per piece
Boats/Vessels (Residents are exempt from this fee for a registered vessel with proof of ownership and for vessels rated less than 10hp if it is brought in by the resident) $5.00/foot
Entry into Landfill Site during non-operational hours (Applies to contractor or resident)

Unauthorized landfill site entry during non-operating hours is prohibited.

$100.00
If more than one after-hours entry is required, arrangements can be made to have the Landfill Attendant remain on site for the initial entry fee plus per hour rate (Applies to contractor or resident) $30.00/hr

Commercial Contractor Construction/Demolition Waste and Brush

Half-ton truck/van and small trailer (residents are exempt from this fee if brought in by resident) Sorted $5 • Unsorted $20
Large trailer Sorted $30 • Unsorted $120
Single axle Sorted $50 • Unsorted $200
Tandem Sorted $80 • Unsorted $320
Tri-axle Sorted $120 • Unsorted $500
Contaminated soil $30.00/tonne plus cost-recovery of required equipment
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