Committee - Community Services Agenda Preview — April 21, 2026

Summary

One-sentence summary: Council members examine a $10 million heritage grant deadline that risks demolishing structures while shifting fees from taxpayers to commercial entities at the April 21, 2026 meeting at 5:30 PM.

The Committee - Community Services meeting scheduled for April 21, 2026 is expected to focus on three high-impact files: proposed heritage-housing grant pathways, governance changes linked to Bill 97, and 2026 community fee direction. Members are expected to review correspondence and staff material on how heritage properties could be affected by provincial timelines, and how those timelines may interact with local planning capacity, preservation priorities, and housing objectives.

The agenda is also expected to cover closed-session minutes, development and tourism updates, and related correspondence. The key issue for residents is what direction Council may choose to signal before implementation decisions move forward. This is an upcoming agenda preview, and no decisions from this April 21, 2026 Committee session have been recorded yet.

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2 CALL FOR ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

CALL FOR ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

3 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

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CS-250318-001
Moved by Member Ede
"THAT the Community Services Committee approves the minutes of the
meeting held on February 18, 2026."
Carried.
5.

DEPUTATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
5.a

Deputation from Owen Sound Minor Baseball Re: "Swing for the Fences"
Campaign - Baseball Diamond Refurbishment Partnership
Jesse Edmunds of Owen Sound Minor Baseball provided a PowerPoint
presentation on the Swing for the Fences Campaign, highlighting the operations
of the organization and facility usage.
In response to a question from Committee, Mr. Edmunds noted that
approximately 70-80% of players are from within Owen Sound and added that
participants from outside of the City pay the non-resident minor sport fee.

5.b

Deputation from Jaret Koop of the Georgian Bay Folk Society Re: In-Kind
Support for Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival
Jaret Koop of the Georgian Bay Folk Society provided a PowerPoint presentation
respecting in-kind support for the Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival,
highlighting the Society's history and the economic impact the organization has
on the area.
In response to a question from Committee, Mr. Koop noted that there are many
returning sponsors which provide a mix of both financial and in-kind support.
In response to a question from Committee, the Director of Community Services
noted that the City has had agreements to provide in-kind support for other
organizations or festivals previously.
CS-260318-002
Moved by Member Thurston
"THAT in consideration of the deputation from the Georgian Bay Folk
Society on March 18, 2026 respecting in-kind support for the Summerfolk
Music & Crafts Festival, the Community Services Committee recommends
that City Council approve providing in-kind support in the form of waiving
park rental fees for the 2026 Festival."
Carried.

5.c

Presentation from the Senior Planner Re: Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
Programs - 2025 Wrap Up
The Senior Planner provided a PowerPoint presentation respecting a 2025 wrap
up of Community Improvement Plan Programs.
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6.

PUBLIC FORUM
There were no questions or comments from the public.

7.

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FOR WHICH DIRECTION IS REQUIRED
There were no correspondence items presented for consideration.

8.

REPORTS OF CITY STAFF
8.a

Parks and Open Space
8.a.1 Report CS-26-018 from the Director of Community Services Re: Donation
by the Tyson Downs Association of an Outdoor Automatic External
Defibrillator
The Director of Community Services provided an overview of the report.
CS-260318-003
Moved by Vice Chair Koepke
"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CS-26-018 respecting the
donation of an outdoor Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) by the
Tyson Downs Association, the Community Services Committee
recommends that City Council:
1. Accept the donation of an outdoor cabinet and AED along with
8 years of monitoring;
2. Approve the proposed location at the Harrison Park Inn
exterior wall for installation of the unit;
3. Approve other locations, including City Hall and Kelso Beach
at Nawash Park (subject to technical confirmation) for
installation of future units; and
4. Direct staff to support the efforts of the Tyson Downs
Association through communication, education, and
awareness."
Carried.

8.b

Planning and Heritage
8.b.1 Report CS-26-013 from the Senior Planner Re: Draft Sidewalk Patio
Guidelines
The Senior Planner provided a PowerPoint presentation respecting the
draft Sidewalk Patio Guidelines.
In response to a question from Committee, the Director of Community
Services noted that if there is not significant feedback from Committee, the
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recommendation report and proposed by-law could go directly to the April
27, 2026 Regular Council meeting.
In response to a question from Committee, Ms. Iezzi noted that the
delegation of authority as outlined in the report was implemented in 2021.
In response to a question from Committee, Ms. Iezzi noted that while the
Ontario Traffic Council (OTC) guidelines are not statutory requirements,
they were developed by experts in the field and are considered as best
practice. She added that the City's insurer indicated that these guidelines
should be followed.
In response to a question from Committee, Ms. Iezzi noted that the main
changes from the 2011 guidelines include changes to requirements for
patios located within on-street parking areas, the addition of an application
window, and changes to the design guidelines to provide parameters on
the appearances of patio platforms and fencing.
In response to a question from Committee, Ms. Iezzi noted that a business
is permitted to occupy a maximum of two (2) on street parking spaces, but
that there is not an overall maximum in regards to occupied parking
spaces for the entire River District.
CS-260318-004
Moved by Vice Chair Koepke
"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CS-26-013 respecting the
draft Street Furniture and Sidewalk Patio Guidelines, the Community
Services Committee recommends that City Council direct staff to:
1. Consult with the Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory
Committee and River District business owners with previous
patio approvals on the draft guidelines; and
2. Bring forward a report including input received from
stakeholders and a draft sidewalk patio by-law for
consideration to the April 27, 2026 Regular Council Meeting."
Carried.
8.b.2 Report CS-26-021 from the Senior Planner Re: Application for Brownfield
Financial Incentive - 1043 and 1057 3rd Ave E (St Clare Place)
The Senior Planner provided an overview of the report.
In response to a question from Committee, the Director of Community
Services noted that this CIP program focuses on offering incentive to
remediate brownfield sites in the River District and harbour area. She
added that the program anticipates that future tax revenue collected from
the completed project will offset any incentive provided.
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In response to a question from Committee, Ms. Iezzi noted that there have
been approximately 8 or 9 brownfield tax incentives approved through this
program. She added that while total eligible properties is unknown, it is
likely that any redevelopment of lands surrounding the harbour will benefit
from this program in future years.
In response to a question from Committee, Ms. Iezzi noted that the
agreement between the applicant and the City will outline the specific
payment schedule.
CS-260318-005
Moved by Councillor Dodd
"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CS-26-021 respecting an
application to the City’s Brownfield Financial Tax Incentive Program
by Lutheran Social Services for environmental remediation work
completed at 1043 and 1057 3rd Avenue East, the Community
Services Committee recommends that City Council:
1. Approve the application, subject to the conditions outlined in
Schedule ‘B’;
2. Direct staff to bring forward by-laws upon first re-assessment
of the property by the Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation to:
a. Cancel municipal taxes, to a maximum upset limit of
$398,252.87, pursuant to Section 365 (1) of the Municipal
Act, 2001; and
b. Authorize a Financial Incentive Program Agreement
between the City and the property owner;
3. Direct staff to issue notice to the County of Grey of the
cancellation of municipal taxes and request that the County
pass a by-law to provide similar cancellation of taxes levied
for upper-tier purposes pursuant to Section 365(2) of the
Municipal Act, 2001; and
4. Direct staff to submit an application for matching education
property tax assistance to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing (Municipal Services Division)."
Carried.
8.c

Arena Operations
None.

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8.d

Building
None.

8.e

Community and Business Development
None.

8.f

Facility Bookings and Community Programs
None.

8.g

Tourism, Culture and Events
None.

9.

MATTERS POSTPONED
There were no matters postponed.

10.

MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE WAS PREVIOUSLY GIVEN
There were no motions for which notice was previously given.

11.

CORRESPONDENCE PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION
11.a

Memorandum from the Chief Building Official and Manager of Planning and
Heritage Re: Development Update
The Manager of Planning and Heritage provided an overview of the February
2026 Development Update, highlighting planning applications and recent
construction projects underway.

11.b

Webpage from Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency (Ontario.ca)
CS-250318-006
Moved by Member Thurston
"THAT in consideration of correspondence provided for information
purposes listed on the March 18, 2026 Community Services Committee
agenda, the Community Services Committee recommends that City Council
receive Items 11.a and 11.b for information purposes."
Carried.

12.

DISCUSSION OF ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
There was no additional business.

13.

NOTICES OF MOTION
There were no notices of motion.

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Bill 97 Amendments to CAA
• Introduced on March 26, 2026 – Plan to Protect Ontario Act (Budget Measures)
• Schedule 3 of Bill 97 changes CAA to set out the provisions for Provincially-led
consolidation to create nine regional CAs, including:
1. Statutory amalgamation.
2. Transition committees, project executives and transition plans.
3. Prohibitions during the transition period.
4. Governance of regional CAs.
5. Other amendments.

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14.

RESOLUTION TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION
CS-260318-007
Moved by Vice Chair Koepke
"THAT the Community Services Committee now move into Closed Session to
consider one matter regarding personal matters about identifiable individuals
respecting Volunteer of the Year, Senior of the Year, and Youth Volunteer of the
Year nominations."
Carried.
The Community Services Committee moved into the Closed Session at 6:58 p.m.

15.

REPORTING OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Chair Middlebro’ advised that the Community Services Committee returned to the open
session at 7:22 p.m.
All Committee and staff members listed above were present except for the Manager of
Planning and Heritage and Senior Planner.
Chair Middlebro’ advised that during the Closed Session, the Community Services
Committee discussed one matter regarding personal matters about identifiable
individuals respecting Volunteer of the Year, Youth Volunteer of the Year, and Senior
Volunteer of the Year nominations, and direction was provided to staff.

16.

ADJOURNMENT
The business contained on the agenda having been completed, Chair Middlebro'
adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m.

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Bill 97 and Proposed Changes to the
Conservation Authorities Act
Tim Lanthier, CAO
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority

6 PUBLIC FORUM

PUBLIC FORUM

7 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FOR WHICH DIRECTION IS REQUIRED There are no correspondence items being presented for consideration.

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FOR WHICH DIRECTION IS REQUIRED
There are no correspondence items being presented for consideration.

8 REPORTS OF CITY STAFF

REPORTS OF CITY STAFF
8.a
General

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Previous Report/Authority:
Report CR-25-077 Re: Project 4c3 – Process for Annual Fees and Charges
Report CR-25-072 Re: 2025 Fees and Charges

Background:
In June 2023, Council passed a resolution which directed that the annual
fees and charges updates be presented to the applicable Standing
Committees prior to final Council approval. This increases transparency and
provides additional opportunity for Committee input.
The Community Services Committee reviews the following fee schedules:





B. Building
C. Cemetery
H. Parks & Recreation
I. Planning

In 2025, as part of Service Review Project 4c3, all fee schedules were
divided into three annual cyclical review cycles. This approach ensures every
fee is reviewed at least once every three years while also considering staff
capacity and allowing for more in-depth review of fees. 2026 is the first year
of reviewing fees through the review cycles, as previously, all fees were
reviewed each year.
The three-year cycle establishes a minimum review frequency, not a fixed
limit. Fees may still be identified by staff or Committees for a more fulsome
review at any time due to operational changes, service offerings, Council
direction, or changes in legislative requirements.

Analysis and Options:
The 2026 proposed fee schedules for Community Services are attached to
this report (Attachment 1). For clarity while reviewing proposed changes in
the fee schedules the following has been highlighted:




Any proposed fee additions or increases that differ from the
standard 3% have been highlighted in green.
Any proposed fee removals have been highlighted in red.
Administrative changes to fee titles or notes have been redlined.

Additionally, a summary of changes has been provided as an attachment to
this report (Attachment 2) for ease of reference.
Staff Report CR-26-039: 2026 Community Services Fees and Charges Update
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Summary of Updates
Schedule B. - Building:


No major changes. Building fees increase by 5% each year to cover
the increased costs of delivering services.

Schedule C. - Cemetery:





No major changes. Cemetery fees increase by the CPI each year as
outlined in the by-law.
Clarification added related to overtime charges, to note that the fee
is charged per half hour of services rendered outside of regular
business hours.
Staff did review the fees for Saturday and Sundays and these fees
are sufficient to cover staff overtime costs if necessary.

Schedule H. – Parks & Recreation:











Most Parks and Recreation fees increase by the CPI each year.
Fees respecting Special Event Conversions, including glass
removals, wooden floor installation/removal, and post-event clean
up are increasing approximately 18% in 2026 to more accurately
reflect actual 2025 conversion costs, including staff time.
Addition of a Turf Floor Removal/Installation fee for the new
lacrosse turf flooring acquired this year. This fee will be reviewed in
2027 to ensure it aligns with actual conversion costs once
experience is gained in undertaking this task.
Change of the special event merchandise fee from a percentage to
a flat fee.
Addition of Special Event Facility Deposit fee. This fee is used to
tentatively hold potential dates for concerts and special events.
Consolidation of bandshell and gazebo fees into one rental fee for
“other” gazebos and approved open park spaces, to keep fees
consistent across the smaller park facilities and to provide the
ability to charge for other requested outdoor spaces if approved.
Removal of administrative and booking fees that are no longer
relevant or used.

Schedule I. - Planning:


No changes for 2026. Many of the planning fees scheduled for
review in 2026 are not utilized often and will be reviewed alongside
additional fees in 2027 for a cohesive approach.

Staff Report CR-26-039: 2026 Community Services Fees and Charges Update
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Resource Alignment:
Financial Resources
User fees and charges (not including water and wastewater rates) are
anticipated to generate $5,385,000 or approximately 10% of the City of
Owen Sound’s 2026 Operating Budget.

Human Resources
Implementation of the three-year cyclical review cycles considers staff
capacity by ensuring that no division needs to perform an in-depth review of
all departmental fees in a given year.
Staff from each division work with finance staff to review fees annually.

Time and Scheduling
Each of the three Standing Committees will receive a fees and charges
review report in April 2026. Following these meetings, any Committee
feedback will be incorporated into a final fees and charges report which will
be presented to Council for approval in May 2026. The 2026 Fees and
Charges By-law will come into effect beginning July 1, 2026.
In future years, the fees and charges review will begin in the fall as part of
the operating budget process to ensure that there is sufficient time to
perform in-depth cost analysis of services and fees. Additionally, considering
fee changes alongside that process will help to inform the operating budget.

Technology and Infrastructure
N/A

Climate and Environmental Impacts:
There are no anticipated climate or environmental impacts.

Communication and Engagement:
The Fees and Charges Council report in May 2026 will communicate final
recommended fees to Council and the public. Notice will be provided on the
City’s website to communicate that the by-law to adopt the 2026 fees and
charges will be considered by Council in June 2026, in accordance with the
City’s Notice By-law.

Staff Report CR-26-039: 2026 Community Services Fees and Charges Update
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After adoption, the fees and charges by-law and fee schedules will be
available on the City’s website. Additionally, any changes to fees will be
communicated as required by the affected division and in the best method
for type of fee, which may include: public notice, posting of rates,
communication at the point of sale and other methods.

Report Developed in Consultation With:
Community Services departmental staff.

Attachments:
1.

Attachment 1 – 2026 Proposed Community Services Fee Schedules

2.

Attachment 2 – Summary of Changes – Community Services

Reviewed by:
Pam Coulter, Director of Community Services
Kate Allan, Director of Corporate Services
Submission approved by:
Tim Simmonds, City Manager
For more information on this report, please contact David Crane, Deputy
Treasurer at dcrane@owensound.ca or 519-376-4440 ext. 1223.

Staff Report CR-26-039: 2026 Community Services Fees and Charges Update
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Schedule B. - Building
Service or Activity

1.

2026

2027

2028

By-law No. 2026-XXX

Unit

Applicable
Tax

Notes

Review
Cycle

$

57.89

$

60.79

$

63.85

Residential
permits

Exempt

Required for all permits in addition to fees
listed below. Multi-residential is per unit

1 (2026)

$

115.75

$

121.54

$

127.60

Non-residential
permits

Exempt

Required for all permits in addition to fees
listed below.

1 (2026)

$

17.60

$

18.48

$

19.40

Per m of gross
floor area

Exempt

See notes 1 and 2

1 (2026)

$

5.79

$

6.08

$

6.40

Per m2 for
attached
structures

Exempt

Includes garages, decks, and porches
built with new dwelling

1 (2026)

$

16.34

$

17.16

$

18.00

Per m gross
floor area

Exempt

See notes 1 and 2

1 (2026)

$

Per m gross
8.95
floor area of
parking structure

Administration Fee

Building Permits - Residential

2.

3.

New single detached, semi-detached, duplex,
and row dwellings

Multi-residential buildings, apartments, hotels,
motels, triplexes

2

2

2

$

8.11

$

8.52

Exempt

1 (2026)

2

$
4.

17.60

$

18.48

Per m gross
floor area Dwellings

$

19.40

$

Per m gross
18.00 floor area - Multiresidential

Additions

Exempt

See note 2 and 6

1 (2026)

Exempt

See note 2 and 6

1 (2026)

Exempt

See notes 2, 4, and 6

1 (2026)

Exempt

See notes 2, 4, and 6

1 (2026)

2

$

16.34

$

17.16

2

5.

$

8.11

$

8.52

$

$

5.79

$

6.08

$

Renovations

Per m of
8.95 renovated area Dwellings
2
Per m of
renovated area 6.40
Multiresidential
Schedule B. - Building

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Schedule B. - Building
Service or Activity

2026

2027

2028

By-law No. 2026-XXX

Unit
2

Applicable
Tax

6.

Detached Accessory structure

$

5.79

$

6.08

$

6.40

Per m of
building area

Exempt

7.

Decks/porches

$

173.65

$

182.33

$

191.45

Per structure

Exempt

Shell Building

$

15.05

$

15.80

$

16.60

Finished Bldg

$

19.68

$

20.66

$

26.70

Additions

$

19.68

$

20.66

$

26.70

Renovations

$

10.42

$

10.94

$

11.50

Shell Building

$

15.05 $

15.80 $

16.60

Finished Bldg

$

22.00 $

23.10 $

24.25

Additions

$

22.00 $

23.10 $

24.25

Renovations

$

12.74 $

13.38 $

14.05

Shell Building

$

7.72 $

8.11 $

8.50

Finished Bldg

$

12.74 $

13.38 $

14.05

Additions

$

12.74 $

13.38 $

14.05

Renovations

$

10.42 $

10.94 $

11.50

Notes
See note 6

Review
Cycle
1 (2026)
1 (2026)

Building Permits - Non-Residential

8.

9.

10.

Commercial Buildings

Institutional Buildings

Industrial Buildings

11. Designated Structures

$

13.89 $

14.59 $

15.30

2

Per m of gross
floor area
2
Per m of gross
floor area
2
Per m of gross
floor area
2
Per m of gross
floor area
2
Per m of gross
floor area
2
Per m of gross
floor area
2
Per m of gross
floor area
2
Per m of gross
floor area
2
Per m of gross
floor area
2
Per m of gross
floor area
2
Per m of gross
floor area
2
Per m of gross
floor area
Per $1,000 of
construction
value

Schedule B. - Building

Exempt

See note 6

1 (2026)

Exempt

See note 2 and 6

1 (2026)

Exempt

See note 2, 4 and 6

1 (2026)

Exempt

See notes 2, 4, and 6

1 (2026)

Exempt

See note 6

1 (2026)

Exempt

See note 2 and 6

1 (2026)

Exempt

See note 2 , 4 and 6

1 (2026)

Exempt

See notes 2, 4, and 6

1 (2026)

Exempt

See note 6

1 (2026)

Exempt

See note 2 and 6

1 (2026)

Exempt

See note 2 , 4 and 6

1 (2026)

Exempt

See notes 2, 4, and 6

1 (2026)

Exempt

Minimum fee $240.00. Includes structures
set out in Section 1.3.1.1.[A] of the Ontario
Building Code

1 (2026)

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Schedule B. - Building
Service or Activity

2026

2027

2028

By-law No. 2026-XXX

Unit

Applicable
Tax

Per permit

Exempt

Notes

Review
Cycle

Plumbing Permits

Permits for plumbing work not in
combination with other construction work
charged elsewhere. Accessory structures
included.
Admin fee additional.

$

144.70 $

152.00 $

159.60

$

49.20 $

51.66 $

54.25

$

4.63 $

4.86 $

5.10

$

144.70 $

152.00 $

159.60

Per permit for
Part 9 buildings

Exempt

$

191.00 $

200.55 $

210.60

Per permit for
Part 3 buildings

Exempt

$

4.63 $

4.86 $

5.10

Per plumbing
fixture

Exempt

2 (2027)

$

12.74 $

13.38 $

14.05

Per $1,000.00
prescribed value

Exempt

2 (2027)

15. Conditional Building Permit

$

1,157.63 $

1,215.51 $

1,276.30

Each

Exempt

16. Foundation Only Permit

$

1,157.63 $

1,215.51 $

1,276.30

Each

Exempt

17. Demolition of Buildings

$

1.16 $

1.22 $

1.30

Per m of gross
floor area

Exempt

Minimum $180.00 fee plus additional
deposits

2 (2027)

18. Review of Demolition Plan

$

578.81 $

607.75 $

638.15

Flat fee

Exempt

For buildings requiring a P.Eng review
as per article 1.2.2.1. of Div. C Part 1

2 (2027)

12.

13.

Residential

Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and other
Non-residential Uses

14. Site Services Only

Per additional
dwelling unit
Per plumbing
fixture

Exempt
Exempt

2 (2027)

2 (2027)
2 (2027)

Permits for plumbing work not in
combination with other construction work
charged elsewhere. Accessory structures
included.
Admin fee additional.

2 (2027)

2 (2027)

Conditional Permits
Plus all other applicable permit fees
required

2 (2027)
2 (2027)

Demolition Permits
2

Schedule B. - Building

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Schedule B. - Building
Service or Activity

2026

2027

2028

By-law No. 2026-XXX

Unit

Applicable
Tax

Per structure
Per dwelling

Exempt
Exempt

Refundable upon Final inspection
Refundable upon Final inspection

2 (2027)
2 (2027)

Notes

Review
Cycle

Demolition Deposits
19. Accessory Structures
20. Residential Dwellings

$
$

200.00
1,500.00

$
$

200.00
1,500.00

$
$

200.00
1,500.00

21. Buildings - Small/medium

$

2,000.00

$

2,000.00

$

2,000.00 Less than 600m2

Exempt

Refundable upon Final inspection

2 (2027)

More than
4,000.00 600m2 or Group
F buildings

Exempt

Refundable upon Final inspection.
See note 3.

2 (2027)

22. Buildings - Large/Industrial

$

4,000.00

$

4,000.00

$

$
$
$
$
$
$

115.76
578.81
578.81
115.76
115.76
347.29

$
$
$
$
$
$

121.55
607.75
607.75
121.55
121.55
364.65

$
$
$
$
$
$

127.65
638.15
638.15
127.65
127.65
382.90

per sign
per sign
per sign
per sign
per sign
per sign

Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt

Permanent
no additional admin fee
no additional admin fee
no additional admin fee
no additional admin fee
no additional admin fee

2 (2027)
2 (2027)
2 (2027)
2 (2027)
2 (2027)
2 (2027)

29. Roof sign (> 10m2)
30. Ground sign
31. Pylon Sign (≤ 7.5m high)
32. Pylon Sign (> 7.5m high)
33. Sandwich, H-frame sign
34. Portable Sign
35. Temporary Banner
Other Permits and Services

$

578.81 $

607.75 $

638.15

per sign

Exempt

no additional admin fee

2 (2027)

$
$
$
$
$
$

115.76
463.05
578.81
57.89
231.53
57.89

121.55
486.20
607.75
60.78
243.10
60.78

$
$
$
$
$
$

127.65
510.50
638.15
64.15
255.25
64.15

per sign
per sign
per sign
per sign
per sign
per sign

Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt

no additional admin fee
no additional admin fee
no additional admin fee
no additional admin fee
no additional admin fee
no additional admin fee

2 (2027)
2 (2027)
2 (2027)
2 (2027)
2 (2027)
2 (2027)

36. Change of Use Permit

$

289.41 $

303.88 $

319.10

Flat fee

Exempt

37. Alternative Solution

$

578.81 $

607.75 $

638.15

Per application

Exempt

38. Permit Transfer (to new property owner)

$

86.82 $

91.17 $

95.75

Each

Exempt

39. Tent Permit - area 60m2 - 225m2

$

115.77 $

121.55 $

127.65

Per permit

Exempt

Sign Permits
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.

Banner
Billboard
Developer Sign
Fascia, EMD Sign
Projecting Sign
2

Roof sign (≤ 10m )

$
$
$
$
$
$

Schedule B. - Building

When no construction requiring permits is
required
For review only, final decision to be made
by CBO

3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)

See note 5

3 (2028)

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Service or Activity
40. Tent Permit - area greater than 225m2

2026

2027

2028

By-law No. 2026-XXX

Unit

Applicable
Tax

Notes

Review
Cycle

$

347.29 $

364.65 $

382.90

Per permit

Exempt

See note 5

3 (2028)

41.

Demountable stages and demountable support
$
structures

231.53 $

243.10 $

255.25

per permit

Exempt

See note 5

3 (2028)

42.

Property Inquiry Request Form - Permit
Status/Work Orders

$

115.77 $

121.55 $

127.65

Per property

Exempt

$

57.89 $

60.78 $

64.15

Per tank

Exempt

Per property

Exempt

per revision

Exempt

per inspection

Exempt

43. Septic Tank Decommissioning

45. Revision to existing permit

Maximum of
Maximum of
Maximum of
$5000.00
$5000.00
$5000.00
$
115.77 $
121.55 $
127.65

46. Inspection fee

$

44. Construction or demolition without a permit

115.77 $

121.55 $

127.65

3 (2028)
Additional plumbing permit required for
service connection
Fee is in addition to applicable building
permit fees
minimum of 1 hour review
Pre-inspection and re-inspections. Due
before inspection can be booked.

3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)

Refund of Building Permit Fees
47.

Administrative functions only have been
performed

80%

80%

48.

Administrative and zoning review functions
only have been performed

70%

70%

49. All plans examinations have been completed

50%

50%

The permit has been issued but no field
50.
inspections have been performed

Permit is valued at $100.00 or less, or if any
51.
field inspections have been undertaken

25%

0%

As required by
80% Building By-law
No.2007-102
As required by
70% Building By-law
No.2007-102
As required by
50% Building By-law
No.2007-102

Exempt

3 (2028)

Exempt

3 (2028)

Exempt

3 (2028)

25%

As required by
25% Building By-law
No.2007-102

Exempt

3 (2028)

0%

As required by
0% Building By-law
No.2007-102

Exempt

3 (2028)

Schedule B. - Building

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Service or Activity

2026

2027

2028

By-law No. 2026-XXX

Unit

Applicable
Tax

Notes

Review
Cycle

Short-term rental licensing
52. Short-term rental licence - new

$

500.00

$

500.00

$

500.00

each year

Exempt

Licence valid for one year from date of
issue

3 (2028)

52.1 C1 Short-term rental licence - new

$

750.00

$

750.00

$

750.00

each year

Exempt

Limited to STRs in C1 zones

3 (2028)

53. Short-term rental licence - renewal

$

500.00

$

500.00

$

500.00

each year

Exempt

Licence valid for one year from date of
issue

3 (2028)

53.1 C1 Short-term rental licence - renewal

$

750.00

$

750.00

$

750.00

each year

Exempt

Limited to STRs in C1 zones

3 (2028)

54. Short-term rental licence - replacement

$

25.00

$

25.00

$

25.00

each

Exempt

3 (2028)

55. Appeal

$

500.00 $

500.00 $

500.00

each

Exempt

3 (2028)

56. Research and archive file retrieval

$

57.80 $

60.78 $

64.15

per hour

Exempt

3 (2028)

57. Scanning drawings

$

5.79 $

6.08 $

6.40

per page

Exempt

Black and white only

3 (2028)

58. Printed drawings - letter, legal tabloid

$

0.58 $

0.61 $

0.65

per page

Exempt

Black and white only

3 (2028)

59. Printed drawings - large format drawings

$

23.15 $

24.31 $

25.55

per page

Exempt

Black and white only

3 (2028)

Miscellaneous Fees

Notes
1. This fee is also required for modular or mobile buildings or structures
2. No additional plumbing fees
3. A security deposit by the way of Letter of Credit or Cash security, provided in a form satisfactory to the City based on an estimate of costs of demolition and restoration of the
property from a Professional Engineer to a maximum of 50% of the estimated costs to the satisfaction of the City's Chief Building Official.

3 (2028)
3 (2028)

4. When area can not be determined, fees are permitted to be charged at $11.00 (2024 - $11.55, 2025 - $12.13, 2026 - $12.74 2027 - $13.38) per $1,000 of construction value

3 (2028)

5. Includes one tent or a group of tents in one location at one event or one stage or group of stages at one location
6. The minimum building permit fee is $120.00 for residential permit and $240 for non residental permits

3 (2028)
3 (2028)

Schedule B. - Building

3 (2028)

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By-law No. 2026-XXX

2026

2027

2028

Unit

Applicable
Tax

Notes

Review
Cycle

$ 1,745.73

$ 1,798.10

$ 1,852.04

Per grave

+ HST

Fee Includes: 3% Future Development Fund, 40% Care and
Maintenance Fund and 57% General Accounts (per
legislative requirements).

1 (2026)

Service or Activity
In Ground Interment Rights - Upright Memorials
1. Single
In Ground Interment Rights - Flat Markers Only
2. Cremation Lot

$

559.93 $

576.73 $

594.03

3. Single

$ 1,555.19 $ 1,601.85 $ 1,649.90

+ HST
(3 ft x 9 ft)

+ HST

1 (2026)
Fee Includes: 3% Future Development Fund, 40% Care and
Maintenance Fund and 57% General Accounts (per
legislative requirements).

1 (2026)

Natural Burial Interment Rights
4. Single
$ 2,178.25 $ 2,243.60 $ 2,310.91
Columbarium Garden (Upright Memorials or Flat Markers)

1 (2026)

+ HST

5. Preferred Cremation

$

932.84 $

960.83 $

989.65

(4 ft x 3 ft)

+ HST

6. Preferred Infant Lots
Columbarium Niche Inurnment Rights

$

932.84 $

960.83 $

989.65

(3 ft x 5 ft)

+ HST

*Infants must be 18 months of age or younger. Fee includes:
3% Future Development Fund, 40% Care and Maintenance
Fund and 57% General Accounts (per legislative
requirements).
*

1 (2026)
1 (2026)

7. Cabinet #1 - Rows A and G

$ 2,706.59 $ 2,787.78 $ 2,871.42

+ HST

**Niche size is 1 foot by 1 foot. Columbarium Niche
Inurnment rights include an individual or companion bronze
memorial plaque. Fee includes: 15% Care and Maintenance
Fund, 35% Future Development Fund and 50% General
Accounts (per legislative requirements)

8. Cabinet #1 - Rows B and F

$ 2,793.20 $ 2,876.99 $ 2,963.30

+ HST

**

1 (2026)

9. Cabinet #1 - Rows C, D and E

$ 3,061.05 $ 3,152.88 $ 3,247.47

+ HST

**

1 (2026)

10. Cabinet #4 - Rows A and G

$ 2,706.59 $ 2,787.78 $ 2,871.42

+ HST

**

1 (2026)

11. Cabinet #4 - Rows B and F

$ 2,793.20 $ 2,876.99 $ 2,963.30

+ HST

**

1 (2026)

12. Cabinet #4 - Rows C, D and E

$ 3,061.05 $ 3,152.88 $ 3,247.47

+ HST

**

1 (2026)

Schedule C. - Cemetery

1 (2026)

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Service or Activity

2026

2027

2028

Unit

By-law No. 2026-XXX
Applicable
Tax
+ HST
**

Notes

Review
Cycle

1 (2026)

13. Cabinet #5 - Rows A and G

$ 3,743.01 $ 3,855.30 $ 3,970.95

14. Cabinet #5 - Rows B and F

$ 3,862.79 $ 3,978.68 $ 4,098.04

+ HST

**

1 (2026)

15. Cabinet #5 - Rows C,D and E

$ 4,233.22 $ 4,360.22 $ 4,491.02

+ HST

**

1 (2026)

16. Cabinet #6 - Rows A and G

$ 3,743.01 $ 3,855.30 $ 3,970.95

+ HST

**

1 (2026)

17. Cabinet #6 - Rows B and F

$ 3,862.79 $ 3,978.68 $ 4,098.04

+ HST

**

1 (2026)

18. Cabinet #6 - Rows C, D and E
Interment Services
19. Interment - Adult - Single Depth

$ 4,233.22 $ 4,360.22 $ 4,491.02

+ HST

**

1 (2026)

$ 1,137.77 $ 1,171.90 $ 1,207.06

+ HST

2 (2027)

20. Interment - Adult - In-Ground - Saturday or Sunday

$ 1,997.00 $ 2,056.91 $ 2,118.61

+ HST

2 (2027)

21. Interment - Adult - In-Ground - Statutory Holidays

$ 2,275.53 $ 2,343.80 $ 2,414.11

+ HST

2 (2027)

22. Interment - Natural Burial

$ 1,680.33 $ 1,730.74 $ 1,782.66

+ HST

2 (2027)

23. Interment - Natural Burial - Saturday or Sunday

$ 2,555.86 $ 2,632.54 $ 2,711.51

+ HST

2 (2027)

24. Interment - Natural Burial - Statutory Holidays
25. Interment - Infant In-Ground

$ 2,839.70 $ 2,924.89 $ 3,012.64
$
360.94 $
371.76 $
382.92

+ HST
+ HST

2 (2027)
2 (2027)

26. Interment - Infant In-Ground - Saturday or Sunday

$

631.67 $

650.62 $

670.14

+ HST

2 (2027)

27. Interment - Infant In-Ground - Statutory Holidays

$

714.03 $

735.46 $

757.52

+ HST

2 (2027)

28. Interment- Cremated Remains In-ground
Interment - Cremated Remains In-Ground 29.
Saturday or Sunday
Interment - Cremated Remains In-Ground 30.
Statutory Holidays
Interment - Second set of Cremated remains in
31.
same Opening
Inurnment Services
32. Inurnment - Single
33. Inurnment - Single - Saturday or Sunday
34. Inurnment - Single - Statutory Holidays
35. Inurnment - Single - Cabinet #5 or #6

$

422.43 $

435.10 $

448.15

+ HST

2 (2027)

$

742.82 $

765.11 $

788.06

+ HST

2 (2027)

$

846.15 $

871.54 $

897.69

+ HST

2 (2027)

$

119.02 $

122.59 $

126.26

+ HST

2 (2027)

$
$
$
$

306.03
527.03
596.35
431.25

315.21
542.84
614.24
444.19

324.67
559.13
632.67
457.51

+ HST
+ HST
+ HST
+ HST

2 (2027)
2 (2027)
2 (2027)
2 (2027)

$
$
$
$

$
$
$
$

Schedule C. - Cemetery

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Service or Activity
Inurnment - Single - Cabinet #5 or #6 - Saturday or
Sunday

2026

2027

2028

Unit

By-law No. 2026-XXX
Applicable
Tax

Review
Cycle

Notes

$

742.70 $

764.98 $

787.93

+ HST

2 (2027)

$

840.39 $

865.60 $

891.57

+ HST

2 (2027)

$

602.89 $

620.98 $

639.61

+ HST

2 (2027)

39. Crypt Entombment - Single - Saturday or Sunday

$ 1,054.08 $ 1,085.70 $ 1,118.27

+ HST

2 (2027)

40. Crypt Entombment - Single - Statutory Holidays

$ 1,200.55 $ 1,236.57 $ 1,273.66

+ HST

2 (2027)

779.74

+ HST

2 (2027)

$ 1,336.24 $ 1,376.32

+ HST

2 (2027)

$ 1,515.40 $ 1,560.86

+ HST

2 (2027)

$

441.21 $

454.44

+ HST

2 (2027)

$

771.23 $

794.36

+ HST

2 (2027)

$

877.63 $

903.96

+ HST

2 (2027)

$

175.00 $

180.25

per month

+ HST

2 (2027)

$

60.13 $

61.94

per day

+ HST

2 (2027)

$

94.06 $

96.89

per month

+ HST

2 (2027)

36.

Inurnment - Single - Cabinet #5 or #6 - Statutory
Holiday
Mausoleum Crypt Services
38. Crypt Entombment - Single
37.

Crypt Entombment - Re-open & Inter Cremated
$
734.98
Remains
Crypt Entombment - Re-open & Inter Cremated
42.
$ 1,297.32
Remains - Saturday or Sunday
Crypt Entombment - Re-open & Inter Cremated
43.
$ 1,471.26
Remains - Statutory Holidays
Scattering Services
44. Scattering - Cremated Remains
$
428.36
Scattering - Cremated Remains - Saturday or
45.
$
748.76
Sunday
Scattering - Cremated Remains - Statutory
46.
$
852.07
Holidays
Vault Storage
Mausoleum Vault - Winter Storage (December 1st
47.
$
169.90
to May 31st only)
Mausoleum Vault - Late Storage (June 1 - June 15
48.
$
58.38
only)
49. Cremation Storage (minimum 1 month fee)
$
91.33
Disinterment - Removal and Re-Interment Same Cemetery
50. Adult
$ 2,768.59
51. Child
$ 1,581.11
52. Infant
$
797.74
53. Cremated Remains
$
800.15
41.

$

757.03 $

$ 2,851.65 $ 2,937.19
$ 1,628.54 $ 1,677.40
$
821.67 $
846.33
$
824.15 $
848.88

Schedule C. - Cemetery

+ HST
+ HST
+ HST
+ HST

Fee does not include boom truck or other additional
expenses. Infants must be 18 months of age or younger.

3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)

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Service or Activity

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2027

2028

Unit

By-law No. 2026-XXX
Applicable
Tax

Review
Cycle

Notes

Disinterment - Removal and Re-Interment Elsewhere
54. Adult
55. Child
56. Infant
57. Cremated Remains
Monument and Monument Foundation Installation

$ 1,838.74 $ 1,893.90 $ 1,950.72
$ 1,047.53 $ 1,078.96 $ 1,111.33
$
562.35 $
579.22 $
596.60
$
520.50 $
536.12 $
552.20

+ HST
+ HST
+ HST
+ HST

Fee does not include boom truck or other additional
expenses. Infants must be 18 months of age or younger.

3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)

58. Monument Foundation - 12 inch wide foundation

$

17.73 $

18.27 $

18.81 per linear inch

+ HST

Foundation and base width ranges from 24 inches to 78
inches, maximum monument width must not exceed 2/3 the
width of plot.

3 (2028)

59. Flat Marker Installation - Large

$

200.10 $

206.10 $

212.28

each

+ HST

Larger than 1 foot by 2 feet

60. Flat Marker Installation - Medium
61. Flat Marker Installation - Small
Monument/Flat Marker Care and Maintenance
62. Flat Marker - minimum of 1.2 square feet
Upright Monument - 48 inches or less in height
63.
and/or length (including base)
Upright Monument - greater than 48 inches in
64.
height and/or length (including base)

$
$

173.93 $
151.72 $

179.15 $
156.27 $

184.53
160.96

each
each

+ HST
+ HST

Between 10 inches by 16 inches to 1 foot by 2 feet
Less than 10 inches by 16 inches

$

100.00 $

100.00 $

100.00

+ HST

3 (2028)

$

200.00 $

200.00 $

200.00

+ HST

3 (2028)

$

400.00 $

400.00 $

400.00

+ HST

3 (2028)

$175 or 40% $175 or 40% $175 or 40%
of price of price of price whatever is whatever is whatever is
greater
greater
greater

+ HST

3 (2028)

Miscellaneous Fees
66. Double Depth Excavation - Extra Charge

$

520.50 $

536.12 $

552.20

+ HST

3 (2028)

67. Scattering Memorialization on Central Memorial

$

176.55 $

181.85 $

187.30

+ HST

3 (2028)

68. Transfer Fees, Administration and Title Search

$

90.24 $

92.94 $

95.73

+ HST

3 (2028)

69. Care and Maintenance of Plots - Previously Unpaid $

325.64 $

335.41 $

345.47

+ HST

3 (2028)

70. Service Request Maintenance Fee

$

91.95 $

94.71 $

97.55

+ HST

3 (2028)

71. Overtime Charges (every half hour after 4 p.m.)

$

121.28 $

124.92 $

128.67 per 0.5 hours

65. Infant Lot (South Extension)

per hour

Schedule C. - Cemetery

+ HST

3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)

For services rendered outside the normal working hours of
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

3 (2028)

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Service or Activity
72. Mausoleum Committal Service Fee
73. Casket Carrying Fee

2026
$
$

305.01 $
45.71 $

2027
314.16 $
47.09 $

2028

Unit

323.59
48.50

ANNUAL INCREASE - ALL GREENWOOD CEMETERY FEES
CPI or max CPI or max CPI or max
5% ,
5% ,
5% ,
74. Annual Increase
whichever is whichever is whichever is
lower
lower
lower

By-law No. 2026-XXX
Applicable
Tax
+ HST

Notes

Review
Cycle

3 (2028)

per staff
member

+ HST

3 (2028)

per year

N/A

3 (2028)

Schedule C. - Cemetery

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Schedule I. - Planning
Service or Activity

2026

2027

By-law No. 2026-XXX

2028

Unit

Applicable
Tax

Planning Act Tariff of Fees1

Review
Cycle

Notes
up to 4 technical studies including Planning Justification
Report
5 or more technical studies including Planning Justification
Report
up to 4 technical studies including Planning Justification
Report
5 or more technical studies including Planning Justification
Report
up to 4 technical studies including Planning Justification
Report
5 or more technical studies including Planning Justification
Report

1 (2026)

1.

Official Plan Amendment - minor

$

4,400.00

$

4,400.00

$

4,400.00

each

Exempt

2.

Official Plan Amendment - major

$

5,000.00

$

5,000.00

$

5,000.00

each

Exempt

3.

Zoning By-law Amendment - minor

$

4,000.00

$

4,000.00

$

4,000.00

each

Exempt

4.

Zoning By-law Amendment - major

$

4,600.00

$

4,600.00

$

4,600.00

each

Exempt

$

6,000.00

$

6,000.00

$

6,000.00

each

Exempt

$

8,500.00

$

8,500.00

$

8,500.00

each

Exempt

$

1,200.00

$

1,200.00

$

1,200.00

each

Exempt

1 (2026)

$
$

1,000.00
7,000.00

$
$

1,000.00
7,000.00

$
$

1,000.00
7,000.00

each
base fee
per lot or
block

Exempt
Exempt

1 (2026)
1 (2026)

each

Exempt

8.

Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment combined - minor
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment combined - major
Zoning By-law Amendment (Removal of
Holding Symbol)
Extension of Temporary Use By-law

9.

Draft Plan of Subdivision

10.

Draft Plan of Subdivision - Each Revision,
Extension, Amendment to Conditions

$

1,800.00

$

1,800.00

$

1,800.00

11.

Draft Plan of Subdivision - minor redline
revision

$

3,000.00

$

3,000.00

$

3,000.00

Exempt

12.

Draft Plan of Subdivision - major redline
revision

$

5,000.00

$

5,000.00

$

5,000.00

Exempt

13.

Model Home Agreement

$

1,000.00

$

1,000.00

$

Draft Plan of Condominium (other than
standard)

$

3,000.00

$

3,000.00

$

14.
15.

Draft Plan of Condominium (standard)

5.
6.
7.

+ $100.00

+ $100.00

+ $100.00
$

4,000.00

+ $100.00

+ $100.00
$

4,000.00

$

per
application
3,000.00 base fee
per unit or
+ $100.00
parcel
4,000.00
each
1,000.00

Schedule I. - Planning

Exempt

Maximum of $20,000 total (base fee + lot or block fee)

1 (2026)
1 (2026)
1 (2026)
1 (2026)
1 (2026)

1 (2026)

Applies per applicant-initaited change to the approved draft
plan or approved conditions.
number of lots or blocks is not changing more than 10% and
there are less than 3 updated studies that accompany the
application
number of lots or block is changing more than 10% and there
are more than 4 updated studies that accompany the
application

1 (2026)
1 (2026)
1 (2026)

Exempt

1 (2026)

Exempt

1 (2026)

Exempt
Exempt

Maximum of $7,000 total (base fee + lot or block fee)

1 (2026)
1 (2026)

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Service or Activity

16.

2026

2027

2028

Unit

By-law No. 2026-XXX
Applicable
Tax

$

2,500.00

$

2,500.00

$

2,500.00

base fee

Exempt

$

50.00

$

50.00

$

50.00

per unit

Exempt

$

5,000.00

$

5,000.00

$

5,000.00

base fee

Exempt

+$50.00

fee per
dwelling unit

Exempt

Site Plan Approval - Minor

17.

18.

Site Plan Approval - Residential

+$50.00
$

19.

Site Plan Approval

5,000.00
+ $50.00

+$50.00
$

5,000.00
+ $50.00

$

5,000.00
+ $50.00

base fee
per m2 of
floor area

Schedule I. - Planning

Review
Cycle

Notes
1. Maximum of $5000 total (base fee + unit fee)
2. 10 residential units or less within 120 m of a shoreline
3. Development where there is an existing site plan
agreement registered on title and where the applicant is
proposing a minor modification to the existing approvals.
Minor modifications are changes to the existing approvals that
do not impact the functionality of the site and do not normally
require changes to existing studies such as stormwater
management report, functional servicing study, traffic impact
study, etc.
4. Developments on sites without existing site plan
agreements where the proposed development does not alter
the existing site layout including site access, stormwater
management systems, municipal servicing, etc. changes may
include repainting the existing parking area, providing
accessible parking spaces, entrances and adding
landscaping.
Total fee = base fee + fee per dwelling unit. Maximum fee
$10,000
11 residential units or more

2 (2027)

2 (2027)
2 (2027)
2 (2027)

Exempt
Exempt

2 (2027)

Total fee = base fee + per area fee. Maximum fee $10,000.

2 (2027)

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2026

$

20.

2,200.00

$

2028

2,200.00

includes 1
severed lot
2,200.00 or easement
and 1
retained

Exempt

each
additional
severed lot
+ $850.00 or easement
affecting the
same
original lot

Exempt

Consent to Sever

+ $850.00

Actual costs
plus 20%
admin fee

Applicable
Tax

2027

$

+ $850.00

Actual costs
plus 20%
admin fee

Actual costs
plus 20%
admin fee

21.

Agreement as a condition of consent

22.

The lesser of:
$803/m of
frontage; OR
$16/m2 of lot
area; OR 5%
Residential cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication of a land sale
- consent
valuation
made within
two years of
the consent
application
approval

23.

Minor Variance - 1 zoning provision

$

1,000.00

$

1,000.00

$

24.

Minor Variance - 2 or more zoning provisions

$

1,500.00

$

1,500.00

$

The lesser of: The lesser of:
$803/m of
$803/m of
frontage; OR
frontage; OR
2
$16/m of lot
$16/m2 of lot
area; OR 5% of area; OR 5% of
a land sale
a land sale
valuation made valuation made
within two
within two
years of the
years of the
consent
consent
application
application
approval
approval

Unit

By-law No. 2026-XXX

each

Review
Cycle

Notes

2 (2027)

Requires separate application form, must affect same original
lot and be applied for at the same time as original consent

2 (2027)

2 (2027)

Exempt

The lower rate shall be applied. The calculation shall be
applied to the severed lot(s) where a consent aplication has
been approved.

2 (2027)

Each

Exempt

1,000.00

each

Exempt

2 (2027)

1,500.00

each

Exempt

2 (2027)

Schedule I. - Planning

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25.

Pre-Consultation - Standard

2026
$

2,000.00

2027
$

2,000.00

$

By-law No. 2026-XXX

2028

Unit

Applicable
Tax

Review
Cycle

2,000.00

each

Exempt

Per Submission. Same fee for Subdivision, Condominium,
Site Plan, Offical Plan Amendment or Zoning By-law
Amendment pre-consult.

2 (2027)

each

Exempt

A. Development where there is an existing site plan
agreement registered on title and where the applicant is
proposing a minor modification to the existing approvals.
minor modifications are changes to the existing approvals that
do not impact the functionality of the site and do not normally
require changes to existing studies such as stormwater
management report, functional servicing study, traffic impact
study etc.
B. Development on sites without existing site plan agreements
where the proposed development does not alter the existing
site layout including site access, stormwater management
systems, municipal servicing, etc. Changes may include
repainting the existing parking area, providing accessible
parking spaces, entrances, and adding landscaping.

2 (2027)

each
base fee
per lot or
block

Exempt

As per City Official Plan

Exempt

Maximum of $10,000. Would apply if agreement required as
condition of consent as well as draft plan of subdivision.

Notes

26.

Pre-Consultation Fee - Minor Site Plan
Approval

27.

Cost Recovery Fees (peer reviews, etc.)

28.

Final Subdivision Approval and Agreement

29.

Final Condominium Approval and Agreement

$

1,000.00

$

1,000.00

$

1,000.00

each

Exempt

2 (2027)

30.

Exemption Request (Draft Plan of
Condominium)

$

1,200.00

$

1,200.00

$

1,200.00

each

Exempt

2 (2027)

$

1,000.00

$

1,000.00

$

1,000.00

base fee

31.

Part Lot Control By-law

32.

Miscellaneous/Other Agreement

$

1,000.00

$

1,000.00

$

1,000.00

Actual cost
Actual cost
Actual cost
$
5,000.00 $
5,000.00 $
5,000.00
+ $50.00

+ $50.00
Actual costs
plus 20%
admin fee

+ $50.00

+ $50.00
Actual costs
plus 20%
admin fee

+ $50.00

+ $50.00
Actual costs
plus 20%
admin fee

per lot or
block
per
agreement

Schedule I. - Planning

2 (2027)
2 (2027)
2 (2027)

3 (2028)
Exempt

Exempt

Maximum $2000.00 total (base fee + lot or block fee)

3 (2028)
3 (2028)

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33.

Cash-in-lieu of parking

Property Inquiry Requests
34. Planning/Zoning Information (2010-078)
Planning/Zoning Conformity Checks (201035.
078 or 1985-80)
36. Planning/Zoning Information (1976-100)
37. Heritage Registry Notice
Street Furniture/Sidewalk Patios
38.

Street Furniture/Sidewalk Patio - amenity strip

39.

2026

2027

2028

Various Documents and Services
41. Custom Base Maps - Basic (8 1/2 x 14)
Custom Base Maps - detailed customization
42.
(8 1/2X14)
43. Fence Viewers Fee
44. Appeal - Property Standards Order
Appeal - Ontario Land Tribunal - processing
45.
fee

Applicable
Tax

Notes

Review
Cycle

1. Requires an agreement pursuant to the Planning Act that
meets with the satisfaction of the City's Planning Division.
2. Applicable to lands:
a. located with the City's OP River District Commercial
designation; and
b. zoned as C1 zone as defined in the City's Zoning By-law.

3 (2028)

$

6,000.00

$

6,000.00

$

6,000.00

per parking
space

Exempt

$

100.00

$

100.00

$

100.00

each

Exempt

3 (2028)

$

150.00

$

150.00

$

150.00

each

Exempt

3 (2028)

$
$

150.00
25.00

$
$

150.00
25.00

$
$

150.00
25.00

each
each

Exempt
Exempt

3 (2028)
3 (2028)

$

50.00

$

50.00

$

50.00 per business

$

200.00

$

200.00

$

200.00

$

100.00

$

100.00

$

100.00

$

10.00

$

10.00

$

10.00

each

+ HST

$

20.00

$

20.00

$

20.00

each

+ HST

$
$

250.00
200.00

$
$

250.00
200.00

$
$

250.00
200.00

each
each

Exempt
Exempt

3 (2028)
3 (2028)

$

500.00

$

500.00

$

500.00

each

Exempt

3 (2028)

Street Furniture/Sidewalk Patio - parking stalls
40.

Unit

By-law No. 2026-XXX

first two
stalls
each
additional
stall

Schedule I. - Planning

Exempt

located at building face and/or curb side

Exempt

3 (2028)
3 (2028)

located in on-street parking stalls
Exempt

3 (2028)

Fee for customized base maps from the City's digital
topographic maps

3 (2028)
3 (2028)

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46.

2026

2027

2028

$

2,500.00

$

2,500.00

$

$

750.00

$

750.00

$

Appeal - Ontario Land Tribunal - staff
attendance
47.

Unit

first day or
portion
thereof
each
750.00 additional
day

2,500.00

By-law No. 2026-XXX
Applicable
Tax

Notes

Review
Cycle

Exempt

3 (2028)

Exempt

3 (2028)

Notes:
1

48.

For any application where a technical study completed in support of the application is determined by the City of Owen Sound to require a peer review, such peer review will be
coordinated by the City of Owen Sound and paid for by the applicant.

Schedule I. - Planning

3 (2028)

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Service or Activity

2026

2027

2028

Unit

By-law No. 2026-XXX
Applicable
Tax

Notes

Review
Cycle

Ice Rentals - Fall/Winter (September 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026)
1
Non-Prime - Youth
$
119.42

$

123.00

$

126.69 per hour

+HST

Mon-Fri, 6:30am-4:30pm

1 (2026)

2

Non-Prime - Adult

$

170.61

$

175.73

$

181.00 per hour

+HST

Mon-Fri, 6:30am-4:30pm, Saturdays
4:00pm - 11:00pm.

1 (2026)

3

Prime - Youth

$

203.12

$

209.21

$

215.49 per hour

+HST

4

$
$
$
$
$

238.98
119.42
167.29
119.42
210.32

$

246.15

$

$
$
$
$

123.00
172.31
123.00
216.63

$
$
$
$

253.53 per hour
126.69 per hour
177.48 per hour
126.69 per hour
223.13 per hour

+HST

5
6
7
8

Prime - Adult
School Board Hockey Canada Program
Minor Sports Tournament Fee - Prime
Minor Sports Tournament Fee - Non-prime
Off-Season Ice Rental (April 1 - June 30)

+HST
+HST
+HST
+HST

9

Summer Ice

$

238.98

$

246.15

$

253.53 per hour

+HST

1 (2026)
1 (2026)
1 (2026)
1 (2026)
1 (2026)
1 (2026)
All summer ice is considered primetime.

1 (2026)

Last Minute Ice Rental
10 Non-Prime Last Minute Ice
11 Prime - Last Minute Ice
Floor Rental
12 Non-Prime - Youth
13 Non-Prime - Adult
14 Prime - Youth
15 Prime - Adult
16 Prime - Jr. B / Sr. B Practice

$
$

122.50
153.13

$
$

126.18
157.72

$
$

129.96 per hour
162.46 per hour

+HST
+HST

1 (2026)
1 (2026)

$
$
$
$
$

55.43
92.91
79.14
132.72
105.95

$
$
$
$
$

57.09
95.70
81.51
136.70
109.13

$
$
$
$
$

58.81 per hour
98.57 per hour
83.96 per hour
140.80 per hour
112.40 per hour

+HST
+HST
+HST
+HST
+HST

1 (2026)
1 (2026)
1 (2026)
1 (2026)
1 (2026)

17

Senior "B" Game

$

326.91

$

336.72

$

346.82 per game

+HST

This includes one hour prior to game
and game time

1 (2026)

18

Junior "B" Game

$

260.98

$

268.81

$

276.87 per game

+HST

This includes one hour prior to game
and game time

1 (2026)

$

2,280.12

$

2,348.52

$

2,418.98 per day

+HST

$

3,941.61

$

4,059.86

$

4,181.65 per day

+HST

Floor Rental - Commercial
Summer Commercial or $1/ticket to be paid,
19
whichever is greater
Winter Commercial or $1/ticket to be paid,
20
whichever is greater

Schedule H. - Parks and Recreation

1 (2026)
During ice season.

1 (2026)

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Service or Activity

2026

2027

Unit

Applicable
Tax

50.00 per sheet
74.00 per sheet

2028

Special Event Conversion Costs
21 End Glass Removal
22 Side Glass Removal

$
$

46.00
70.00

$
$

48.00
72.00

$
$

23

Wooden Floor Installation/Removal

$

1,600.00

$

1,650.00

$

24
25

Netting Removal - 1 net
Netting Removal - 2 nets

$
$

400.00
600.00

$
$

425.00
625.00

$
$

By-law No. 2026-XXX

1,675.00

per
install/removal

450.00 per removal
650.00 per removal

Notes

Review
Cycle

+HST
+HST

minimum charge $500.00
minimum charge $500.00

1 (2026)
1 (2026)

+HST

Only applicable when ice is in.

1 (2026)
1 (2026)
1 (2026)

+HST
+HST
Plus additional costs incurred by the
City as determined by staff time and
expenses not to exceed full cost
recovery.
on Arena Floor only

1 (2026)

26

Post Event Clean Up

$

700.00

$

720.00

$

740.00 per event

27
28
29

Chair Rentals
Risers
Tables

$
$
$

1.75
200.00
3.00

$
$
$

2.00
225.00
3.25

$
$
$

2.25 per chair
225.00 per riser
3.25 per table

30

Turf Floor Installation/Removal

$

1,500.00

$

1,500.00

$

Commercial and Occasional Users Ice Rental Permit Cancellation

$

50.00

$

50.00

$

Bayshore Community Centre Reserved Parking

$

250.00

$

300.00

$

$
$
$
$
$
$

80.00
70.00
150.00
35.00
40.00
75.00

$
$
$
$
$
$

85.00
75.00
160.00
40.00
45.00
85.00

$
$
$
$
$
$

87.55
77.25
164.80
41.20
46.35
87.55

per hour
per hour
per hour
per hour
per hour
per hour

+ HST
+ HST
+ HST
+ HST
+ HST
+ HST

Minimum 8 hour rental
Minimum 8 hour rental
Minimum 8 hour rental
Minimum 8 hour rental
Minimum 8 hour rental
Minimum 8 hour rental

1 (2026)
1 (2026)
1 (2026)
1 (2026)
1 (2026)
1 (2026)

$
$
$
$

60.00 $
50.00 $
110.00 $
30.00 $

65.00
55.00
120.00
35.00

$
$
$
$

66.95
56.65
123.60
36.05

per hour
per hour
per hour
per hour

+ HST
+ HST
+ HST
+ HST

Minimum 4 hour rental
Minimum 4 hour rental
Minimum 4 hour rental
Minimum 4 hour rental

1 (2026)
1 (2026)
1 (2026)
1 (2026)

31

Prime Time Hall Rental (Saturday and Sunday)
32 Bay Room
33 Sound Room
34 R. E. Rutherford (Bay Room + Sound Room)
35 Shore Room #1
36 Shore Room #2
37 Shore Rooms 1 and 2
Monday - Friday Hall Rental
38 Bay Room
39 Sound Room
40 R. E. Rutherford (Bay Room + Sound Room)
41 Shore Room #1

1,500.00

per
install/removal

per
cancellation
per parking
350.00
permit
50.00

Schedule H. - Parks and Recreation

on Arena Floor only

1 (2026)
1 (2026)
1 (2026)

+HST

2 (2027)

+HST

1 (2026)

+ HST

1 (2026)

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Service or Activity

2026

2027

2028

Unit

Applicable
Tax
+ HST
+ HST

42 Shore Room #2
43 Shore Rooms 1 and 2
Hall Rental - Extras and Amenities

$
$

35.00
65.00

$
$

40.00
75.00

44

Kitchen - Full Service (under 4 hours)

$

135.00

$

145.00 $

45

Kitchen - Part Service (under 4 hours)

$

80.00

$

85.00 $

46

Kitchen - Full Service (over 4 hours)

$

260.00

$

275.00 $

283.25 4+ hours

+ HST

47

Kitchen - Part Service (over 4 hours)

$

105.00

$

110.00 $

113.30 4+ hours

+ HST

48

Round Tables

$

100.00

$

110.00 $

120.00

49

Merchandise

$

500.00

$

515.00 $

50

Society of Composers, Authors and Music
Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)

$

59.17

$

59.17 $

51
52

53

41.20 per hour
77.25 per hour

By-law No. 2026-XXX

$
$

for up to 4
hours
for up to 4
87.55
hours

149.35

per day per
booking

+ HST
+ HST

Appliances, dishes, cutlery, glassware,
etc.
Using the space for storage, fridge
spaces, etc.
Appliances, dishes, cutlery, glassware,
etc.
Using the space for storage, fridge
spaces, etc.

1 (2026)
1 (2026)
1 (2026)
1 (2026)

Exempt

1 (2026)

60.95 per day

+ HST

Increases regulated by SOCAN

1 (2026)

Applies when cancellation occurs after a
rental is confirmed via signature and
payment but outside 30-days prior to
rental.

1 (2026)

$

15.00

$

15.00 per booking

+ HST

After Hours Rental Fee (rental past 2:00 am)

$

175.00

$

200.00

$

200.00 per hour

+ HST

Facility Rental Deposit and Cancellation Fee

25% of
booking fee

$1,000.00

1 (2026)
1 (2026)

530.45 flat rate

15.00

$1,000.00

Minimum 4 hour rental
Minimum 4 hour rental

1 (2026)

$

Special Event Facility Deposit

Review
Cycle

+ HST

Facility Booking Administration Fee

25% of
booking fee

Notes

25% of
per booking
booking fee

$1,000.00 Per Event

Schedule H. - Parks and Recreation

1 (2026)

+HST

Booking fee includes any extras
included upon booking as well as any
HST charged upon initial booking
amount

1 (2026)

Exempt

Deposit tentatively holds dates for
special events. Deposit is nonrefundable. Fees may be credited
towards actual rental fees including
damage deposits.

2 (2027)

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54

Bayshore Hall Set-up/Tear down Fee

2026

2027

2028

Unit

$

200.00

$

225.00

$

231.75

per 4 hour
block

By-law No. 2026-XXX
Applicable
Tax
+ HST

Notes

Review
Cycle

Allows hall renters to book the hall the
day before and/or after their event for
setup or tear down.

1 (2026)

Recreation Programs

2 (2027)

55

Ice Sport - Youth Non-Resident Card

$

167.00

$

167.00

$

167.00 per participant

Exempt

56

Field or Floor Sport - Youth Non-Resident Card

$

100.00

$

100.00

$

100.00 per participant

Exempt

Lacrosse - Youth Non-Resident Card

$

50.00

$

50.00

$

50.00 per participant

Exempt

Camps and Programs - Youth Non-Resident Card

$

100.00

$

100.00

$

100.00 per participant

Exempt

2 (2027)

of registration
fee

Exempt

2 (2027)

57

Short Term Camp or Program (1-4 weeks) – Youth
Non-Resident Card
Ice Skating
58

40%

40%

40%

HST
Inclusive
HST
Inclusive
+ HST
+ HST
HST
Inclusive
+ HST

Per participant, per sport. Refer to
Policy CS#19
Effective for the year 2025 ONLY

2 (2027)
2 (2027)

2 (2027)

59

Regular Skating Admission – Single Skates

$

5.00

$

5.00

$

5.00 per skate

60

Regular Skating Admission – Family Skates

$

8.00

$

8.00

$

8.00 per skate

61
62

Regular Skating Membership – Single
Regular Skating Membership - Family

$
$

30.00
65.00

$
$

30.00
65.00

$
$

30.00 per season
65.00 per season

63

Adult Public Skating Admission – Single

$

5.00

$

5.00

$

5.00 per skate

64

Adult Public Skating – Membership

$

40.00

$

40.00

$

40.00 per season

65

Shinney Hockey – Individual

$

5.00

$

5.00

$

5.00 per skate

HST
Inclusive

2 (2027)

$
$
$
$
$
$
$

140.00
170.00
185.00
220.00
235.00
280.00
245.00

$
$
$
$
$
$
$

145.00
175.00
190.00
225.00
245.00
285.00
255.00

$
$
$
$
$
$
$

150.00 per person
180.00 per person
195.00 per person
230.00 per person
255.00 per person
290.00 per person
265.00 per person

Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt

2 (2027)
2 (2027)
2 (2027)
2 (2027)
2 (2027)
2 (2027)
2 (2027)

Summer Camps (Weekly)
66 Soccer Camp (4 days) – Half Day
67 Soccer Camp (5 days) – Half Day
68 Soccer Camp (4 days) – Full Day
69 Soccer Camp (5 days) – Full Day
70 Soccer Camp – Advanced (4 days)
71 Soccer Camp – Advanced (5 days)
72 Harrison Park Sports Camp - Full Day (5 days)

Schedule H. - Parks and Recreation

2 (2027)
2 (2027)
2 (2027)
2 (2027)
2 (2027)

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73 Hockey Camp - Full Day (5 days)
$
74 Lacrosse Camp Full Day (5 days)
$
75 Hockey Skills Program
$
76 Power Skating Program
$
77 Power Skating Program (U16 to U18)
$
78 Program Withdrawal Administration Fee
$
Outdoor Sportsfields
Ball Diamond - Games
79 Class A Field - Youth
$
80 Class A Field - Adult
$
81 Class B Field - Youth
$
82 Class B Field - Adult
$
83 Class C Field - Youth
$
84 Class C Field - Adult
$
Ball Diamond - Practices
85 Class A Field - Youth
$
86 Class A Field - Adult
$
87 Class B Field - Youth
$
88 Class B Field - Adult
$
89 Class C Field - Youth
$
90 Class C Field - Adult
$
Ball Diamond - Weekend Tournaments
91 Class A Field - Youth
$
92 Class A Field - Adult
$
93 Class B Field - Youth
$
94 Class B Field - Adult
$
95 Class C Field - Youth
$
96 Class C Field - Adult
$
Multi-use Fields (Soccer/Lacrosse/Rugby/other) - Games
97 Class A Field - Youth
$
98 Class A Field - Adult
$
99 Class D Field - Youth
$
100 Class D Field - Adult
$

2026

2027

2028
365.00
345.00
205.00
205.00
220.00
30.00

Unit
per person
per person
per person
per person
per person
per person

By-law No. 2026-XXX
Applicable
Tax
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
Exempt
+ HST
+ HST

Notes

Review
Cycle

2 (2027)
2 (2027)
2 (2027)
2 (2027)
2 (2027)
2 (2027)

345.00
325.00
195.00
195.00
210.00
25.00

$
$
$
$
$
$

355.00
335.00
200.00
200.00
215.00
30.00

$
$
$
$
$
$

44.72
65.76
36.82
53.44
17.85
25.97

$
$
$
$
$
$

46.06
67.73
37.92
55.04
18.39
26.75

$
$
$
$
$
$

47.44 per 1.5 hours
69.76 per 1.5 hours
39.06 per 1.5 hours
56.69 per 1.5 hours
18.94 per 1.5 hours
27.55 per 1.5 hours

+HST
+HST
+HST
+HST
+HST
+HST

3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)

16.61
21.58
13.02
17.09
6.36
8.27

$
$
$
$
$
$

17.11
22.23
13.41
17.60
6.55
8.52

$
$
$
$
$
$

17.62 per 1.5 hours
22.89 per 1.5 hours
13.81 per 1.5 hours
18.13 per 1.5 hours
6.75 per 1.5 hours
8.77 per 1.5 hours

+HST
+HST
+HST
+HST
+HST
+HST

3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)

232.79
341.97
198.86
290.32
97.90
137.95

$
$
$
$
$
$

239.77
352.23
204.83
299.03
100.84
142.09

$
$
$
$
$
$

246.97 per diamond
362.80 per diamond
210.97 per diamond
308.00 per diamond
103.86 per diamond
146.35 per diamond

+HST
+HST
+HST
+HST
+HST
+HST

3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)

98.29
140.21
68.09
97.35

$
$
$
$

101.24
144.42
70.13
100.27

$
$
$
$

104.28 per 2 hours
148.75 per 2 hours
72.24 per 2 hours
103.28 per 2 hours

+HST
+HST
+HST
+HST

3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)

Schedule H. - Parks and Recreation

8-week program
8-week program
8-week program

3 (2028)

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Schedule H. - Parks and Recreation
Service or Activity

2026

Multi-use Fields (Soccer/Lacrosse/Rugby/other) - Practices
101 Class A Field - Youth
$
102 Class A Field - Adult
$
103 Class D Field - Youth
$
104 Class D Field - Adult
$
Park Facility Rental (Indoor)
Harrison Park Community Centre - Non Prime
105
$
(Monday-Friday)
Harrison Park Community Centre - Prime
106
$
(Saturday and Sunday)
Park Covered Structure Rental (Outdoor)

2027

2028

By-law No. 2026-XXX

Unit

Applicable
Tax

Notes

Review
Cycle

3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)

24.55
35.07
17.11
24.55

$
$
$
$

25.29
36.12
17.62
25.29

$
$
$
$

26.05 per 1.5 hours
37.21 per 1.5 hours
18.15 per 1.5 hours
26.05 per 1.5 hours

+HST
+HST
+HST
+HST

45.00

$

46.35

$

47.74 per hour

+ HST

Minimum of 5 hours

1 (2026)

50.00

$

51.50

$

53.05 per hour

+ HST

Minimum of 8 hours

1 (2026)

6+ hrs @ day rate - Full shelter rental
only.

1 (2026)

107 Harrison Park Picnic Shelter

$

130.00

$

135.00

$

140.00 per day

+ HST

Harrison Park Bandshell

$

35.60

$

36.67

$

37.77 per day

+ HST

J. Irvine Brown Park Gazebo (Bayshore Gazebo)

$

35.60

$

36.67

$

37.77 per hour

+ HST

Minimum of 2 hour rental

1 (2026)

J. Irvine Brown Park Gazebo (Bayshore Gazebo)

$

207.65

$

213.88

$

220.30 per day

+ HST

between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm

1 (2026)

Boley Memorial Arbour - Harrison Park

$

35.60

$

36.67

$

37.77 per hour

+HST

1 (2026)

108 Other Gazebos and Approved Open Park Spaces

$

35.60

$

36.67

$

37.77 per hour

+HST

Minimum of 2 hour rental
Minimum 2 hour rental to a maximum of
7 hours for the day.
Including but not limited to: Harrison
Park Bandshell, Kelso Beach Gazebo,
J.Irvine Brown Park Gazebo
(Bayshore), Boley Memorial Arbour and
Black History Cairn.

109 Kelso Beach at Nawash Park - Amphitheatre
Park Special Event Venues Rental
110 Victoria Park

$

140.00

$

150.00

$

160.00 per day

+ HST

1 (2026)

$

500.00

$

500.00

$

500.00 per day

+ HST

1 (2026)

Schedule H. - Parks and Recreation

1 (2026)

2 (2027)

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Schedule H. - Parks and Recreation
Service or Activity

2026

2027

2028

Unit

By-law No. 2026-XXX
Applicable
Tax

111

Kelso Beach at Nawash Park - Under 4 hrs including non-profit

$

187.51

$

193.14

$

198.93 per day

+ HST

112

Kelso Beach at Nawash Park - Over 4 hrs including non-profit

$

375.14

$

386.39

$

397.99 per day

+ HST

Notes
Non-profit event is an activity/event
organized by a non-profit organization
or a board of volunteers where all
proceeds are directed back to the event
or future program related costs.
Fee includes setup & teardown days.
For Profit (commercial) means any
individual, company or organization
engaged in the pursuit of business for
profit through the use of city-owned
facilities where there is an anticipated
attendance of 1,000. Where a large
commercial event donates 25% of its
net profits to registered non profit
organization or the City, the applicable
non profit rate will apply.

Review
Cycle

2 (2027)

2 (2027)

Kelso Beach at Nawash Park - For Profit
113 (Commercial) - or $1.10/ticket to be paid, whichever
is greater

$

722.62

$

744.30

$

766.63 per day

+ HST

114 Kelso Beach at Nawash Park- Setup and Tear Down

$

262.50

$

270.38

$

278.49 per event

+ HST

2 (2027)

115 J. Irvine Brown Grounds
Farmers Market Rental
116 Farmer's Market - Under 4 hours
117 Farmer's Market - Over 4 hours
118 Farmer's Market - Commercial
Campgrounds
119 Harrison Park Campground - Nightly
120 Harrison Park Heritage Cabin - nightly
121 Harrison Park Heritage Cabin - weekly
122 Kelso Campground - Nightly

$

474.63

$

488.87

$

503.53 per day

+ HST

2 (2027)

$
$
$

86.82
144.70
289.41

$
$
$

89.42
149.04
298.09

$
$
$

92.11 per hour
153.51 per hour
307.04 per hour

+ HST
+ HST
+ HST

2 (2027)

$
$
$
$

57.35
223.94
1,530.26
53.81

$
$
$
$

59.07
230.66
1,576.17
55.42

$
$
$
$

60.84 per night
237.58 per night
1,623.45 per week
57.09 per night

+ HST
+ HST
+ HST
+ HST

3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)

123 Kelso Campground - Salmon Spectacular Rate

$

50.26

$

51.77

$

53.32 per night

+ HST

Schedule H. - Parks and Recreation

2 (2027)

2 (2027)

2 (2027)

During Salmon Spectacular Derby Only

3 (2028)

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Schedule H. - Parks and Recreation
Service or Activity

2026

2027

2028

Unit

By-law No. 2026-XXX
Applicable
Tax

124 Campground and Cabin Reservation Changes

$

20.00

$

20.00

$

20.00 each

Exempt

125 Firewood
126 Ice
127 Harrison Park Waste Tank Pump Out

$
$
$

10.62
7.00
30.00

$
$
$

10.62
7.00
30.00

$
$
$

10.62 per bag
7.00 per bag or block
30.00 per dump

+ HST
+ HST
+ HST

128 Derby Camping - Vehicle Licence

$

150.00

$

150.00

$

150.00 each

+HST

129 Derby Camping - Operator's Licence
130 Derby Camping - Licence Replacement
Harrison Park Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool
Day Passes
131 Infant
132 Child/Youth
133 Adult

$
$

125.00
50.00

$
$

125.00
50.00

$
$

125.00 each
50.00 each

Exempt
Exempt

$
$

Free
5.31
7.08

$
$

Free
5.31
7.08

134 Family

$

20.35

$

Season Passes
135 Child/Youth
136 Adult

$
$

110.62
150.44

137 Family

$

Review
Cycle

per change request

3 (2028)

For non-registered camper
Includes a 25% non-refundable
administration fee in case of
cancellation 14 days or more before the
beginning of the licence period.

3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)
3 (2028)

under 3 with paying adult
3-17 years old
18+ years old
maximum of 5 immediate familiy
members

1 (2026)
1 (2026)
1 (2026)

3-17 years old
18+ years old
maximum of 5 immediate familiy
members

1 (2026)
1 (2026)

+ HST

up to maximum of 80 swimmers

1 (2026)

185.84 per hour

+ HST

up to maximum of 80 swimmers

1 (2026)

$

199.12 per hour

+ HST

up to maximum of 80 swimmers

1 (2026)

$

260.00

+ HST

One 1.5 hour free public swim event.
City will issue tax receipt.

1 (2026)

$
$

Free per swim
5.31 per swim
7.08 per swim

+ HST
+ HST

20.35

$

20.35 per swim

+ HST

$
$

110.62
150.44

$
$

110.62 per season
150.44 per season

+ HST
+ HST

327.43

$

327.43

$

327.43 per season

+ HST

$

252.21

$

252.21

$

252.21 per hour

$

185.84

$

185.84

$

140 Schools and Non-Profit Organizations - instructional

$

199.12

$

199.12

141 Swim Sponsorship - Free Public Swim

$

252.00

$

260.00

Rentals
138 Private Rentals
Schools and Non-Profit Organizations - non
139
instructional

Notes

per 1.5 hour
swim event

Schedule H. - Parks and Recreation

1 (2026)

1 (2026)

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Schedule H. - Parks and Recreation
Service or Activity

2026

2027

2028

Unit

By-law No. 2026-XXX
Applicable
Tax

142 Swim Sponsorship - Season - Free Public Swim

$

3,500.00

$

3,500.00

$

3,500.00 per season

+ HST

Boat Launch and Dockage
143 Daily Launch Pass
144 Season Launch Pass

$
$

12.39
111.50

$
$

13.27
115.04

$
$

+ HST
+ HST

145 Daily dockage

$

2.00

$

2.00

$

146 Overnight dockage

$

2.00

$

2.00

$

14.16 per day
119.47 per season
per foot, per
2.00
day
per foot, per
2.00
night

147 Commemorative Tree Program

$

385.72

$

385.72

$

385.72 per tree

148 Commemorative Bench Program

$

4,113.18

$

4,113.18

$

4,113.18 per bench

$

130.00

$

135.00

$

Notes

Review
Cycle

Two free public swim events per week
(Thursday from 4:00pm to 5:30pm and
Sundays from noon to 3:00pm.)
Includes recognition on pool sign. City
will issue tax receipt

1 (2026)

2 (2027)

2 (2027)
only charged during fishing derbies

2 (2027)

only charged during fishing derbies

2 (2027)

+ HST

Includes: tree, planting, name plaque at
Commemorative Tree Monument. City
will issue a donation receipt.

2 (2027)

+ HST

Includes: bench, pad and plaque. City
will issue a donation receipt.

2 (2027)

+ HST

rental is only available for events held in
City facilities.

2 (2027)

+ HST

Commemorative Programs

Garbage Drum Supply
149 Delivery and Pickup of Garbage Drums

per minimum 5
140.00 garbage
drums

Schedule H. - Parks and Recreation

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Summary of Fee Changes - Community Services

Service or Activity
ADMINISTRATIVE
Overtime Charges
CHANGE

C. Cemetery

C. Cemetery - Summary of Fee Changes
2025 Fee Proposed Fee 2026 Rationale and Additional Information
Clarification added that the fee is charged for every 0.5
$
115.51 $
121.28 hours worked outside of regular working hours (7:30 a.m.
to 4 p.m.)

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Summary of Fee Changes - Community Services

Service or Activity
FEE
INCREASE
FEE
INCREASE
FEE
INCREASE
FEE
INCREASE

H. Parks and Recreation

H. Parks & Recreation - Summary of Fee Changes
2025 Fee Proposed Fee 2026 Rationale and Additional Information

End Glass Removal

$

34.00

$

46.00 Increased to match actual recorded conversion costs.

Side Glass Removal

$

50.00

$

70.00 Increased to match actual recorded conversion costs.

Wooden Floor Installation/Removal

$

1,350.00

$

1,600.00 Increased to match actual recorded conversion costs.

Post Event Clean Up

$

560.00

$

700.00 Increased to match actual recorded conversion costs.

NEW FEE

Turf Floor Removal/Installation

$

-

$

FEE
REMOVAL

Commercial and Occasional Users Ice
Rental - Permit Cancellation

$

50.00

$

FEE
CHANGE

Merchandise

FEE
REMOVAL

Facility Booking Administration Fee

NEW FEE

Special Event Facility Deposit

20% $

$

$

15.00

-

$

$

New fee respecting the acquisition of the lacrosse turf
1,500.00 flooring in 2026. This fee will be reviewed in 2027 to
ensure it reflects actual conversion costs.
Fee removed as it is not used. If a renter cancels a
reservation within 30 days of the booking, the full rental
fee is charged.
This fee is applied when a concert sells merchandise at a
special event instead of issuing a Hawker Peddler
500.00
License. Fee has been changed to a flat rate so it is no
longer dependent on the amount of merchandise sold.
-

Fee removed as it is not used.

This fee is to tentatively hold dates for special events or
concerts. Once this deposit is recieved and dates are
held, if another booking request were to come in for one
1,000.00 of the held dates the organizer would be contacted and
required to either firm up or release the held date. The
introduction of this fee is to deter organizers from holding
a large number of dates without payment.

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Summary of Fee Changes - Community Services

Service or Activity
FEE
REMOVAL
FEE
REMOVAL
FEE
REMOVAL
FEE
REMOVAL

NEW FEE

H. Parks and Recreation

H. Parks & Recreation - Summary of Fee Changes
2025 Fee Proposed Fee 2026 Rationale and Additional Information

Lacrosse - Youth Non-Resident Card

$

50.00

$

-

Harrison Park Bandshell

$

34.41

$

-

J. Irvine Brown Park Gazebo (Bayshore
Gazebo)

$

33.90

$

-

Boley Memorial Arbour - Harrison Park

$

33.90

$

-

Other Gazebos and Approved Open
Park Spaces

$

-

$

This reduced fee was introduced for the 2025 season
while the Bayshore was under construction and the group
only had access to one facility. Going forward, the regular
Field or Floor Sport Non-Resident fee of $100 applies.
Consolidated into Other Gazebos and Approved Open
Park Spaces Fee (see below).
Consolidated into Other Gazebos and Approved Open
Park Spaces Fee (see below).
Consolidated into Other Gazebos and Approved Open
Park Spaces Fee (see below).

One hourly fee for all small gazebo and other open
spaces. Including but not limited to: Harrison Park
Bandshell, J. Irvine Brown Park Gazebo (Bayshore
35.65 Gazebo), Boley Memorial Arbour, Kelso Beach Gazebo
and Black History Cairn.
A minimum of 2 hour rental, up to a maximum charge of
the cost of 7 hours for the day.

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Development Update
March 2026

Comparison with March 2025

Major Permits and Projects:

2026

• SkyDev Building B has reached the second
floor.
• Foundation work has started for Harbour West.

• Permit issued for upgrades at Brightshores
Health System Owen Sound.
• Keystone Child Youth and Family Services is
creating a medical clinic.
• Alterations and tenant fit up permits for an
empty building at Heritage Grove.

91
2021

81

51

2022

2023

2024

Single Residential: 1
Semi/Duplex: 0
Row/Townhouse: 4

23
$38,862
$124,838

Fees
Received

$2,240,500
$10,870,731

Construction
Value

Year-to-Date

5
2025

20

Permits
Issued

2026 Year-to-Date Totals

# of New Residential Units
(based on issued permits) 566
124

2025

$0
Development
Charges
$0
(excludes deferred fees)

2026

ARUs: 0
Apartments/Condos: 0

March

Affordable
Housing Units

0

5

March

Highlights
Construction Value

$2,240,500 compared to

$10,870,731 during same period in
2025

20 Building Permits

issued including all building,
plumbing, demolition,
heritage and tents

$38,862 in building fees
collected compared to

$124,838 during same period
in 2025

159 Building Inspections were
conducted in March

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Timeline to Date:

Timeline courtesy of Conservation
Page Ontario
12 of 105

Bill 97 Amendments to CAA
Statutory Amalgamation
1. On the Transition Date (February 1, 2027), existing CAs will merge into regional CAs.
2. GSCA will become part of the Lake Huron Regional Conservation Authority with:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

Grey Sauble CA
Lake Simcoe Region CA
Nottawasaga Valley CA
Saugeen Valley CA
Maitland Valley CA
Ausable Bayfield CA

3. Area extends from City of Kawartha Lakes in NE to Port Franks in SW.
4. Total size of new regional CA is approximately 22,000 km2 (approximately the size of Belize
or El Salvadore, or almost four times the size of PEI)
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Ontario’s 36 Conservation Authorities

9 MATTERS POSTPONED There are no matters postponed.

MATTERS POSTPONED
There are no matters postponed.

10 MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE WAS PREVIOUSLY GIVEN There are no motions for which notice was previously given.

MOTIONS FOR WHICH NOTICE WAS PREVIOUSLY GIVEN
There are no motions for which notice was previously given.

11 CORRESPONDENCE PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION

CORRESPONDENCE PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION
11.a
Memorandum from the Chief Building Official and Manager of Planning
and Heritage Re: Development Update
11.b
Correspondence from the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Re:
Heritage Helping Housing Grant
11.c
Correspondence from Community Heritage Ontario Re: Spring Quarterly
Newsletter

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Development Update

Planning Applications Received
5
4
March 2026

YTD Total

As of March 2025

3
2
1
0

2
1

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s

KEEP | FIX | REUSE
The huge potential of Ontario’s older buildings for housing solutions

Heritage Helping Housing 2026
Proposed: Heritage Building Grant for Housing

Older buildings have inherent
sustainability and provide economic,
environmental and social benefits.
To support Ontario’s housing
objectives while advancing ACO’s
strategic goal to Keep | Fix | Reuse
our heritage assets, the province
should:

Create a new, applicationbased, matching grant
program of $10M/year to
generate new housing. The
grant program would
incentivize owners to
revitalize vacant or underutilized heritage buildings to
create new housing units.
Top: Port Hope. Commercial building with upper floors converted to residential use.
Bottom: Kitchener. Former button factory converted to supportive housing units.

Established 93 years ago in 1933, ACO is Ontario’s leading non-governmental
organization on built heritage and cultural heritage places.

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Heritage Helping Housing 2026 Request
Create a new, application-based, matching grant program of $10M/year, modelled on an existing
Alberta program. The grant program would incentivize owners and smaller developers to Keep |
Fix | Reuse heritage buildings to create new housing.

Benefits of a Heritage Building Grant for Housing
• Increased housing;
• Reuse of existing buildings, minimizing use of infrastructure, such as sewer and water;
• Rehabilitation of older buildings, which is generally less expensive, uses more local resources
and creates more local jobs;
• Keeping older buildings helps a community remain visually richer and enhances identity
while building its tourism brand and appeal;
• Alternative to the Ontario heritage property tax relief program, which has limited impact on
developers and reduces municipal revenues;
• Simpler and more direct way for heritage building owners to fund renovations or conservation;
• Incentive for owners to work with their municipality to have their property recognized under the
Ontario Heritage Act; and
• Alberta grant program has a simple application process that provides half the grant up front
(both elements are popular with developers).

Developers’ Perspective
Ontario developers surveyed by the National Trust for Canada in 2014 ranked a heritage
revolving fund as their top incentive to encourage heritage development if:



the grants are simple to apply for and to administer; and



the fund is large enough to meet at least 33% of the demand (so that applicants have a
reasonable chance of recovering the cost and effort of applying). 1

Heritage Helping Housing demonstrates that heritage properties
can play a strong supporting role in addressing Ontario’s housing
crisis.
Click here for more information on the proposed program or contact Debra Crawford at
president@acontario.ca .

1 Final Report -Financial Measures-2016 use this.pdf (na'onaltrustcanada.ca), p. 24.

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ARCHITECTURAL
CONSERVANCY ONTARIO

The Past
Our
Present
Your
Future

Heritage Helping Housing
Building Grant

Pre-Budget Consultations:
2026 Budget
Standing Committee on Finance and
Economic Affairs
Contact: Deb Crawford, Chair, ACO president@acontario.ca;
Dan Schneider, Chair, ACO Policy Committee danschneider@live.ca
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KEEP | FIX | REUSE

The Past
Our
Present
Your
Future

ACO is Ontario’s leading non-governmental organization
on built heritage and cultural heritage places.
Through education and advocacy, ACO encourages the
conservation and reuse of structures and landscapes of
architectural, historic, and cultural significance for the
benefit and inspiration of Ontarians.
Our Goal: Keep, fix, and reuse older buildings and places.
We believe strong heritage protections are consistent and
compatible with addressing Ontario’s housing crisis, and
we are requesting a new provincial grant that would
demonstrate this.

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The Past
Our
Present
Your
Future

Top of mind concerns
for Ontarians
•Housing prices/affordability
•Health care
Leger Poll, November 3, 2025

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The Past
Our
Present
Your
Future

Conservation of Ontario’s Heritage
“Ontarians said that we must protect our environmentally sensitive areas,
including the Greenbelt, cultural heritage assets and key employment and
agricultural lands.”
More Homes, More Choice: Ontario’s Housing Supply Action Plan – May 2019

“Protected heritage property, which may contain built heritage resources or
cultural heritage landscapes, shall be conserved.”
Provincial Planning Statement 2024 – 4.6.1

“Identifying and protecting places in our communities that have cultural
heritage value is an important part of planning for the future, and of helping
to guide change while keeping the buildings, structures, and landscapes that
give each of our communities its unique identity.”
Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, Ontario Heritage Toolkit, Introduction
to Designation
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Properties of Significant Heritage Value in Ontario
•Close to 8,000 individual properties, located all across
Ontario, are designated under Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act (OHA).
•Heritage Conservation Districts designated under Part V
of the OHA contain over 30,000 properties.
•228 Ontario municipalities have enacted designation bylaws under the OHA.

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How can heritage buildings help solve our housing crisis?
• The repair and reuse of existing
buildings offers a faster, cheaper and
more sustainable path to affordable
housing.
• Heritage offers a powerful solution to the
housing crisis by providing choices that
are affordable, equitable, sustainable
and uniquely Canadian.

Church to supportive housing at St. Mark’s
Place in Kitchener: Recipient of the ACO Paul
Oberman Award for Adaptive Reuse, 2024

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How can heritage buildings help solve our housing crisis?
• Delivering homes faster: Many underutilized heritage buildings,
including commercial buildings, government buildings, industrial
sites, and schools can be re-purposed into housing. Adaptive
reuse projects often reach occupancy faster than new builds.
• Heritage housing is more affordable: Adaptive re-use reduces
project costs by as much as 16% by avoiding spending on
demolition as well as reducing the use of new materials and
streamlining permitting.
• Repair and reuse is sustainable: Many older buildings are built
using local, renewable and durable materials like wood, stone and
brick. These have a lower carbon footprint and greater longevity
compared to new synthetic materials like concrete and steel. The
greenest building is the one that already exists!
• Repair and reuse supports a stronger jobs market: New
construction spends typically 25-30% of its budget on labour; in
adaptive reuse projects 60-75% is put toward local, skilled trades
and craftspeople, reflecting many Canadians’ desire for homegrown, Canada First, solutions to our housing needs.

Former Grigg Hotel, now The Cornerstone, London
30 affordable apartments + programs and
employment for youth aged 16-25.

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From the Developer’s Perspective…
Ontario developers surveyed by the National Trust for Canada in 2014
ranked a heritage revolving fund as their top incentive to encourage
heritage development IF:
•The grants are simple to apply for and to administer; and
•The fund is large enough to meet at least 33% of the demand (so
applicants are likely to recover the cost of applying).
More recently, the Ontario Real Estate Association (November 2023)
asked for provincial loan guarantees for affordable housing projects
and purpose-built rentals, to help lower the cost of borrowing.

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ACO Proposes a New, Housing-focused “Heritage Helping
Housing” Building Grant of $10M/year
• Simple application and administration (based on an existing
program in Alberta).
• Encourages owners and developers to maintain and
renovate heritage buildings.
• Pays 50% of costs (up to a cap) to building owners to
renovate heritage buildings to create new housing units
(e.g., on main streets above street-level retail space)
• 50% of grant paid on approval, to address cost of
borrowing.
Note: Alberta’s 2023-24 program budget was slightly over $1M with approximately 800 designated sites, as
compared to Ontario’s 8,000 individual properties and over 30,000 properties in Heritage Conservation Districts.
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Eligibility and Adminstration
• Site must be designated (or in the process of being designated)
under Part IV of the OHA, or be a contributing property in a
Heritage Conservation District (HCD) designated under Part V
of the OHA.
• Proposed work must create new housing units, with matching
grants capped at $100,000 per housing unit created on a
designated or contributing property as noted above.
• Proposed work must adhere to the federal Standards &
Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada.
• As in the Alberta program, 50% of approved funding is provided
at the start of construction, remainder upon completion.
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Example 1. Kitchener: Former Mitchell Button Factory (built

1927; renovated 2025); now includes 44 supportive housing units.
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Example 2. St. Marys. Former two-story shop (built 1904; renovated
2015); now one-story shop with three rental units on the second floor.
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Example 3. Windsor. Former Canada Building (built c. 1930;
renovated 2020); now two-bedroom condos on upper floors.
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To summarize: ACO believes that the proposed HHH
would help to address the housing crisis in Ontario.
It would:
• be simple to administer;
• address access to capital issues that small
developers are facing;

• reuse existing buildings, shortening time to market;
• keep more skilled jobs in Ontario; and
• maintain community identity and pride in smaller
towns that are experiencing development pressure.
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Thank you for the opportunity
to meet with you.
Questions?

Contact: Deb Crawford, Chair, ACO president@acontario.ca;
Dan Schneider, Chair, ACO Policy Committee danschneider@live.ca
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2026

Quarterly publication of Community Heritage Ontario | Patrimonie Communataire De L’Ontario

Over 21,000 properties to be removed from Registers
By Regan Hutcheson, CHO

million residents, with a good

director and chair, Policy and

cross-section of both larger and

Liaison Committee

smaller communities.

Community Heritage Ontario

What we found based on the

(CHO) and the Architectural

responses between January 2023

Conservancy of Ontario recently

and March 2026:

sponsored a survey of Ontario

•

municipalities to discover the
status of listed properties, Part IV
designations, creation of heritage

3,571 (26,502 to 22,931)
•

consideration for de-listed
properties as of January 1, 2027.
Forty-three municipalities
responded, representing over 9.5

Part IV (individual)
designations increased by

conservation districts and what
strategies or plans may be under

Listed properties declined by

1,025 (5,429 to 6,454)
•

Properties in heritage
conservation districts increased
by 2,890 (19,480 to 22,370)

(continued on page 2)

This property will be removed from
the Register on January 1, 2027,
when time runs out for many
municipalities. (Photo credit: Nancy
Matthews)

Would your municipality want an extended deadline?
By Nancy Matthews, CHO vice chair, and chair, Communications
The Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) Board of Directors has voted to support all municipal requests that the
province further extend the January 2027 deadline for issuing Notices of Intention to Designate to January 1, 2030,
or another reasonable timeframe that would provide municipalities with adequate time to complete heritage
evaluations and make informed designation decisions.
The many concerns raised by municipalities and heritage stakeholders that convinced the province to extend the
original 2025 deadline to 2027 have not yet been resolved:
Municipalities require sufficient time and resources to undertake research, documentation, consultation, and
evaluation to determine whether listed properties warrant designation under the Ontario Heritage Act.
(continued on page 3)

Rub elbows with the professionals June 18-20 in Hamilton
The 2026 Ontario Heritage Conference is

context and realities of the local host

the must-attend event that offers

municipality, the City of Hamilton.

educational, inspirational, and networking

The conference is presented under the

opportunities to everyone involved in

auspices of Community Heritage Ontario

heritage conservation as professionals or as

(CHO), Architectural Conservancy of Ontario

volunteers. Programming generally

(ACO) and the Ontario Association of

showcases broad spectrum issues within the

Heritage Professionals (OAHP). Go to pg 5.

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Over 21,000 properties to be removed from Registers
(continued from page 1)
Designation programs

Regarding potential strategies or plans to

Some municipalities undertook extensive designation

address listed properties that will be removed from their

programs over the three-year period (i.e. Kingston,

heritage register, several municipalities plan to retain

Oakville and Markham) while others did very little to

these properties in some format. Some propose the

address their current register for a variety of reasons

creation of a separate inventory document while

including a lack of staff to undertake research, the

others are exploring retaining them as “properties of

absence of financial resources or having a council which

heritage interest” or ‘formerly listed properties” on their

would not designate without the owner’s consent. Also

application review/permitting systems or on their

of interest is that several municipalities put their effort

existing register acknowledging they will have no

into creating new heritage conservation districts which

protection under the OHA. It was noted that this

could address many listed properties within one project.

new classification of these formerly listed

Prioritized listed properties

properties would allow for monitoring of any

Most municipalities undertook some form of
review and prioritization of listed properties based on
those perceived to be most significant, the threat of
redevelopment or considered to be at-risk.

When asked how many properties were
expected to be removed from their local heritage
register as of January 1, 2027, the total number
was 21,434.

proposed impacts to these resources (alterations,
demolition) and potential negotiation with the applicant,
consideration for future targeted designations,
education and recognition purposes and for possible relisting after five years. Notwithstanding the change in

status under the OHA, many municipalities indicated
they will continue to advance their research and
designation programs after January 1, 2027.
Some municipalities have introduced or are

Not surprisingly, the highest expected losses of

considering changes to Official Plan policies to capture

cultural heritage resources will be from some of the

formerly listed properties as a component of

province’s largest centres: Toronto (3,225), Ottawa

development application submission requirements. Only

(3,000), Hamilton (2,257), London (2,170) and

one of the responding municipalities indicated that they

Mississauga (1,658).

were requesting an extension to the legislative deadline.

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Would your municipality want an extended deadline?
(continued from page 1)
The removal of listed properties from municipal heritage
registers if the prescribed timelines are not met may
place cultural heritage resources at increased risk of
demolition or irreversible alteration before municipalities

can properly evaluate their cultural heritage value or
interest.
Many municipalities, particularly those in rural
areas with lower populations, do not have dedicated
heritage planning staff and must rely on volunteer
Heritage Advisory Committee members or external
heritage consultants to undertake property evaluations,
which can result in additional financial and
administrative pressures. Municipalities across Ontario

are facing significant workloads and financial burdens
associated with evaluating listed properties.
The municipal election on October 26, 2026, will
limit council’s ability to be active in making
decisions or passing bylaws. In many
municipalities, council will not even meet after
September 1st - effectively moving the present
deadline backwards.
Based on the above reasons, the Council of the

Town of Lincoln recently endorsed the recommendation
of its Heritage Advisory Committee and on March 25th
circulated their formal resolution to the Minister of
Citizenship and Multiculturalism, the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, the local Member of
Provincial Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario, Community Heritage Ontario, and all Ontario
municipalities for their information and consideration.
Town of Lincoln has graciously agreed that all
municipalities are welcome to use their document as a
template (shown at right); or send your own letter to
the ministry with reasons relevant to your municipality.
(All clerks will have received a copy of the resolution.)
Author Nancy Matthews is chair of
Heritage Grey Highlands, a small rural
municipality that requires owner permission, has
no dedicated heritage staff and no budget for
consultants. Of 22 listed properties, four have
been designated. Seeking a deadline extension is
the 1st item on our upcoming meeting agenda.
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Share repurposed industrial building before/after photos
We are creating a cross-province slide show for the upcoming conference. Please send YOUR
pictures (before & after?) and maybe a brief description (or just send a powerpoint slide) to
Nancymatthews@communityheritageontario.ca

The former Bailey Broom Factory in
Kingston (right) is now a café and
event venue.

A former YMCA in Peterborough
was repurposed and expanded
into apartments.

Be a conference reporter!
Camera’s up! Share your aha moments from
the 2026 conference with your peers in the
CHO newsletter. Details and deadlines inside.
We are better together!

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Hamilton’s theme is Forged in Steel, Steeped in History
The 2026 Ontario Heritage Conference in Hamilton embraces the theme “Forged in Steel, Steeped in History,”
highlighting the city’s industrial legacy and its evolving identity. The theme explores the adaptive reuse of industrial
buildings and landscapes. It showcases how former factories, mills, and infrastructure can be transformed into
vibrant, functional spaces while preserving their historical character. It also emphasizes sustainability, cultural
continuity, and innovative design, and demonstrates how communities can honor their industrial past while shaping a
resilient and meaningful future. Vendor Marketplace at Liuna Station opens at 8:00 am and closes at 6:00 pm.

The Local Organizing Committee invites you to join us in Hamilton!
This is an annual conference involving education and networking for the heritage community:
municipal committee volunteers, architects, planners, council and staff liaisons.
Registration is open. Full conference early bird rate ends on April 30.
Full conference $290 (early bird rate); $390 (after early bird)
Student rate $200 (full conference only) Friday only $220 Saturday only $180
Add HST + 3.5 percent processing fee to the rates above.
View and choose sessions at https://www.hbsarchitects.ca/
event-details-registration/ontario-heritage-conference-hamilton-2026

Get your tickets at https://cvent.me/Nyg8XR?RefId=OHC+2026
Final registration deadline is June 1.

Let’s share our stories
CHOnews readers across the province would love
to know how your project is going.
Do you have any insights to share? Are you dealing
with a threat to heritage property?
Interested in sharing insights from the
Ontario Heritage Conference?
Our summer issue deadline is June 30.
Do you have any new initiatives planned this fall?
Share your stories and photographs by Sept 30.
Submit stories (Word) and photographs (JPG)
with credits to Nancy Matthews at
newsletter@communityheritageontario.ca

CHO AGM is June 19 @ 5 pm

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THURSDAY JUNE 18, 2026
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Early Registration – location(s) to be
announced
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Public Event (Magnolia Hall)
8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
- Conference Meet & Greet (WSP)

FRIDAY JUNE 19, 2026 (Liuna Station)
8:00 am - 9:00 am
- Registration, Networking, Breakfast
9:00 am - 10:30 am
- Conference Opening
Welcome from Conference Host Committee, greetings, plus
Land Acknowledgement, keynote speakers’ panel
10:30 am - 11:00 am - Break
11:00 am - 12:30 pm - Sessions or Tours #1
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
- Lunch
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Sessions or Tours #2
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Break
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
- Sessions or Tours #3
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Break
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- AGM (for CHO members)
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Gala Dinner (with presentations)
The marketplace will be open from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.
SATURDAY JUNE 20, 2026 (Sherman Avenue North)
9:00 am – 10:30 am
- Insurance Panel (sponsored by CHO)
10:30 am – 11:00 am
- Break
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Studio Tours, Workshops, plus
Demonstrations, Tours at Cotton Factory
12:00pm – 1:30pm
- Lunch provided at Cotton Factory
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Walking Tours, Bus Tours, Museums
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Hamilton’s picturesque Bayfront Pier. (Photo credit: Tourism Hamilton)

Thursday’s public event:

Imagine future of abandoned industrial Stelco lands
Magnolia Hall, 6:30 to 8:30 pm – (Panel) Reimagining Hamilton’s Waterfront: Adaptive Reuse,
Remediation and Commemoration of our Industrial Heritage
Presented by the Hamilton Burlington Society of Architects, a moderated speakers panel will explore the
topic: “Reimagining Hamilton’s Waterfront: Adaptive Reuse, Remediation and Commemoration of our
Industrial Heritage”. This will include a look at Hamilton’s abandoned Stelco lands and the future potential
to re-activate and re-purpose these industrial spaces.
Following this presentation, there will be opportunities for tours and a private meet & greet for conference
attendees, hosted by WSP at their restored office space in the Empire Times Building.

Friday’s keynote topic:

Importance, potential & challenge of reusing spaces
Liuna Station 9:00 to 10:30 am – Welcome Keynote: Adaptive Reuse
A panel will discuss the importance of historic industrial spaces, their
potential for adaptive reuse and the design challenges faced along the
way. Speakers will explore the Niagara Parks Power Station conversion
to a hands-on museum and the adaptation of Hamilton’s Cotton
Factory into workshops, galleries, office space for creative

Paul Sapounzi

Rob Zeidler

professionals and studios for artists. Panelists will be Paul Sapounzi,

Parter-In-Charge, +VG Architects-The Ventin Group Ltd. and Rob
Zeidler, Owner, The Cotton Factory. Moderator is Michael McClelland,
winner of the 2025 Special Achievement Award by Heritage Toronto.

Michael McClelland

Walking tour times on Friday are: 11:00 am-12:30 pm / 1:30-3:00 pm / 3:30-5:00 pm
❑ Historic James Street North and the Coppley Project
❑ Central Neighbourhood: Adaptive Reuse of Industrial Properties
❑ Industrial North-End Waterfront Trail and Workers Arts & Heritage Centre (WAHC)
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Liuna Station Banquet & Conference Centre
(below) at 360 James St. N. was built between 1929
and 1931 by the Canadian National Railway.
Designated as a National Historic Site under Heritage
Railway Stations Protection Act and Part IV of the

Ontario Heritage Act. (Photo credit Tourism Hamilton)

The Coppley Project (above) - Tour this prime
example of adaptive reuse as it progresses at 56 York
Boulevard. This landmark Renaissance Revival building
will soon reopen featuring residential units, mixed use
spaces and boutique hotel. (Photo credit Lintack
Architects Ltd.) Mobility limited! No elevator.

SESSIONS & TOURS - FRIDAY JUNE 19
Liuna Station - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
❑ Preventing Demolition by Neglect
Demolition by neglect can be expected to increase as
building owners continue to struggle with a failing real
estate market. To prevent neglect, municipalities must
navigate the complex relationship between the

Municipal Act, the Heritage Act and the Building Code.
This session will explore some of the tools and tactics
in the context of the City of Hamilton and Town of
Oakville, and their effectiveness.
❑ Conservation of Heritage Resources through
Circularity: Strategies for Rehabilitation and
Salvage
“The greenest building is…one that is already built,” a
phrase coined by architect Carl Elephante captures the

spirit of this session. Architects, buildings scientists,
deconstruction experts and heritage masonry
specialists discuss how participating in the circular

the landfill, whereas the circular economy aims to
eliminate waste, circulate salvaged products and
materials and regenerate nature.
❑ From Union to Hamilton, case studies of
industrial heritage projects in the GTHA
Industrial heritage sites across Ontario present
complex challenges where aging historic structures
and landscapes must adapt to contemporary
infrastructure and development demands. These sites
include a wide spectrum of cultural heritage resources
including built heritage properties, cultural heritage
landscapes, and archaeological sites, each carrying
distinct historical, architectural, and community values.
WSP demonstrates how heritage conservation and
infrastructure development can not only coexist, but
how appropriate heritage conservation can add value
to infrastructure development.
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
❑ Designating Industrial Buildings

economy through the conservation of existing

Designating an industrial building can be a very

buildings and the reuse of historic building materials

different sort of proposition than designating a house,

can reduce our carbon footprint. The construction and

school or church. Join our presenters as they explore

demolition industries are linear economies, using

challenges, successes and insights.

resources to make products that ultimately end up in
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Liuna Station - 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
❑ Success Stories in Industrial Adaptive Reuse
Discover how visionary projects are transforming old
industrial spaces into vibrant hubs of innovation,
culture, and sustainability. This panel brings together
experts to share inspiring success stories of adaptive
reuse in industrial settings. Explore how these projects
preserve heritage, reduce environmental impact, and
revitalize communities with creative repurposing.
❑ Preserving Our Cultural Heritage Landscapes
Hamilton’s Monument Trees offer an entry point into

of Brampton and Hamilton will share how
documentation requirements, salvage reporting, and

circular economy objectives are being integrated into
municipal policy and approvals workflows. The panel
will explore how heritage professionals can move from
policy alignment to practical implementation, and how
structured reuse processes can support goals.
❑ From Traditional Knowledge to
Contemporary Craft
To illustrate examples of how learning traditional
knowledge informs the practice of craft skills based on

a respect and understanding of traditional materials,
methods and applications for conservation initiatives.

understanding the city’s natural heritage and broader
issues of climate change, revealing how each
significant tree acts as a sign or marker of layered
ecological, cultural, and urban design history. Drawing
on our studio’s ongoing research, this work shows how
field documentation, ecological study, and community

This map of

engagement shape our approach.

Hamilton is from

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

the 1881 Atlas of

❑ Conservation of Heritage Resources through

Wentworth County

Circularity: Policy and Process

(Photo by Nancy
Matthews)

This session focuses on how existing heritage policies
and municipal processes can be leveraged to advance
circularity in practice. Examine how documentation,
conservation, and demolition review frameworks
already provide a foundation for circular approaches —
and how they can be strengthened to support full
building reuse, adaptive retention, and structured
material recovery. It’s a practical progression by:
1. Aligning circularity with existing heritage policy
tools,
2. Prioritizing full building reuse and retention
strategies,
3. Introducing Salvage Feasibility Assessments to

inform demolition and capital planning decisions,
4. Moving from building-level conservation to

❑ Finding Historical Facts with Digital Research
How to access digital versions of important heritage
resources including the 1880 County Atlas series,
Ontario Fire Insurance Maps and Historical Census
data. “Hands on” demonstrations of how to access
basic information available on each site, then how to
use what you have learned along with what you
already know to uncover further historic details – not
unlike solving a mystery.
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
❑ Community Heritage Ontario – AGM
Members of the CHO are invited to attend the Annual

General Meeting to approve financial reports and elect

material-level reuse through clearer reporting and

directors to the CHO board.

process integration.

6:00pm – 9:30 pm - Gala Event & Dinner at Liuna

A moderated panel with representatives from the cities

Station – Grand Ballroom

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Playhouse Cinema (below) 177 Sherman Ave North
was constructed in 1914. It was once Hamilton’s
premier Italian Cinema and was home to Theatre and

to a local youth program until it was restored by the
Tutt Family. This property is once again an
independently owned and operated, single screen
cinema with beautiful Art Deco details. Listed on the
City’s Inventory. (Photo credit: A. Robinson)

Cotton Factory (above) 270 Sherman Ave North is
an historic 1900 industrial complex: a repurposed
textile mill that is Hamilton’s largest creative hub.
Explore the building. Access the second and third
floors by stairs and freight elevator. This site may not
be fully accessible should the elevator have
unforeseen mechanical issues.(Credit Alissa Robinson)

SESSIONS & TOURS - SATURDAY JUNE 20
Playhouse Cinema - 9:00 am – 10:30 am
❑ Plenary Session: Heritage Insurance – Myths
vs. Realities
The availability & affordability of insurance for

❑ Self-Guided Tours & Experiences - 2:00 pm –
5:00 pm - More information to be provided.
❑ BUS TOUR (3 hours) Cost $40 per person
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm– Industrial Heritage: Tour of
Hamilton’s Waterfront, the 1859 Hamilton

designated heritage property has become so

Waterworks Departing from the Cotton Factory

problematic that owners are requesting removal of

This bus tour will explore the importance of industry

designations. A panel will highlight positive actions by

around Hamilton Harbour. The tour will include a

owners and municipal heritage planners that could

guided driving tour of Port Authority lands with stops

help with understanding and a more positive attitude.

at both the 1859 Hamilton Waterworks (Museum of

Cotton Factory - 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Steam & Technology National Historic Site) as well as

❑ Open Studio Tours & Traditional Trades Fair
Students from the Willowbank heritage conservation
Diploma program and specialized tradespeople will be
doing demonstrations and opening their studios.
❑ 11:00 am - Workshop: Monument Trees
This workshop will engage participants in hands-on
identification of native tree species using leaves and
seeds, building practical ecological literacy.
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm - Lunch provided
❑ 11:15 am / 12:15 pm / 1:15 pm Guided Tours

the designated Beach Canal Lighthouse and Lighthouse
Keeper's Cottage (under active restoration).
The 1859 Hamilton Waterworks National Historic Site
stands as a locally designed and built landmark,
incorporating cutting-edge mid-century engineering.
The Light Station bridges the harbour's diverse

commercial, industrial, residential, and recreational
functions, though it currently reflects the complex
challenges of lighthouse preservation and creating new
public access heritage sites. The Cottage reflects public
works construction and a working-class residence.

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Call for interest in hosting a future heritage conference
Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) is accepting bids for future Ontario Heritage Conferences. Municipalities find that
hosting is beneficial to local tourism and increases visibility. If your municipality would like an opportunity to host,
contact CHO. Check out the RFP info sheet which can be found at www.communityheritageontario.ca/conference/

Your interest in joining

are made at the Annual General Meeting on June 19

board due by May 15th

Send a brief letter of interest to:

Community Heritage Ontario (CHO) is looking for

6282 Kingston Road, Scarborough ON M1C 1K9

municipal heritage committee (MHC) members and

info@communityheritageontario.ca

at 5 pm at the Ontario Heritage Conference.
Nominating Committee, Community Heritage Ontario,

other individuals who would like to provide their
knowledge and experience by serving on our Board of
Directors. We need to have representation from all
parts of the province by those who have served on

MHC, past or present, and a willingness to offer their
assistance to the Board. CHO encourages members
who have other skills such as financial, administration,
networking, IT, that would assist the board with tasks.
Knowledge of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA) is not
necessarily required. There is a small budget for
approved expenses. The Board holds meetings on
Zoom on a Sunday, starting around noon. Meetings
are held four times in the year – March, June,

September and November. Decisions about directors

Image of a tablet. (Photo credit: Nellie Evans)

Job Opening - Become CHO’s treasurer - CHO is looking for someone with accounting background to become
our treasurer. Commitment: part-time to pay invoices, write financial reports, grant applications, and attend four
meetings a year. Most meetings are held electronically. Submit resume to: info@communityheritageontario.ca

Renew your Community Heritage Ontario membership
1. Check your membership status
Has your municipal treasurer submitted your membership dues for 2026?
Municipal and individual members enjoy access to advice from experts and volunteers who contribute to this
newsletter and to our premiere event – the Ontario Heritage Conference.
2. Send your committee contact information and dues
Have you updated your list to ensure every committee member receives an electronic copy of CHOnews?
Municipal memberships are $75. Individual memberships are $35.

Identify your municipality / yourself in the payment. Payment options are cheque or e-transfers, which are
accepted by treasurer@communityheritageontario.ca
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What does it take to host the provincial conference?

3. Market your area. Promote heritage!

1. Send a proposal.
Read CHO’s RFP info. Propose theme, venues, timing.
Create a local organizing committee (LOC):
Partner with your MHC, CHO, ACO, OAHP.
We’re part of your network - we have lots of advice
and experience to share with you.

2. Start planning.
Your conference can be fun and informative. It can
have other events too. Think outside the box!
Ask OAHP (Ontario Association of Heritage
Professionals) about issues affecting the industry.
Draft a budget. Sign an agreement (MOU) with the
co-sponsors CHO, ACO and OAHP.

Past partnerships:
Single – Guelph (2007)
Joint – Stratford and St. Marys (2016)
Size does not matter. In 2019, Goderich and
Bluewater, combined population about 16,000.
We will go just about anywhere.
We’ve gone north to the Soo, south to Windsor, east to
Cornwall and west as far as Lake Huron.
Hamilton hosted the first OHC in 2004. Welcome back!

CHO/PCO MISSION STATEMENT
To encourage the development of municipally appointed heritage advisory committees; and,
to further the identification, preservation, interpretation and wise use of community heritage
locally, provincially and nationally. CHO/PCO board of directors’ meetings are open to any
municipal heritage committee member. Meetings will be held virtually until further notice. If
you wish to attend, please send a request to info@communityheritageontario.ca

Community Heritage Ontario Board of Directors 2025/26
MATTHEW GREGOR of Scarborough,
Board Chair. Committees: policy &
liaison, awards
647.204.7719

matthewgregor@communityheritageontario.ca

NANCY MATTHEWS of Grey Highlands,
Vice-Chair. Committees: conference &
communications (Chair), membership
519.924.3165

nancymatthews@communityheritageontario.ca

HALE MAHON of Springwater Township,
Vice-Chair. Committees: finance (Chair),
policy & liaison
705.817.5493
halemahon@communityheritageontario.ca

REGAN HUTCHESON of Markham,
Director. Committees: education (Chair),
policy & liaison
905.477.7000 ext. 2080

TERRY FEGARTY of Tay Township,
Director. Committees: finance
705.538.1585

terryfegarty@communityheritageontario.ca

JESSICA STARECKY of Grey Highlands,
Director. Committees: conference,
communications, membership
647.999.8570

jessicastarecky@communityheritageontario.ca

PAMELA VEGA of Richmond Hill,
Director. Committees: awards (Chair);
education, policy & liaison
416.788.5147

Staff and Contracted Positions:
RICK SCHOFIELD of Scarborough,
Corporate Secretary. Committees:
membership, archives
416.282.2710
schofield@communityheritageontario.ca
Treasurer – position available
NELLIE EVANS, Newsletter Editor

newsletter@communityheritageontario.ca

pamelavega@communityheritageontario.ca

JAMES BOUNTROGIANNIS of Oshawa
Director
905.718.7355

jamesbountrogiannis@communityheritageontario.ca

reganhutcheson@communityheritageontario.ca

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Proposed 9 Regional Conservation Authorities

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Rules for the Amalgamation
•

All rights, obligations, assets and liabilities transfer over.

•

All partnerships, agreements, MOUs, and debts due transfer over.

•

Jurisdiction transfers over.

•

Permit applications and hearings transfer over.

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All employees transfer over.

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Existing regulation officers become regulation officers of new RCA.

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Governance and Apportionment
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Lower tier municipalities cease to be participating municipalities.

•

Upper tier and single tier municipalities become participating (Grey/Bruce).

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Governance reps will be provided from each upper or single tier municipality.

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Rep by Pop is proposed, with option for alternate agreement.

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New governance structure to take place on February 1, 2027.

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Apportionment proposed to be determined in same general way.

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Post 2027, new participating municipalities will be apportioned costs.

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In 2027, existing municipalities will be apportioned costs.

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Transition and Transformation Periods
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Transition Plans to be developed by Transition Committee.

•

Transition Committee to be comprised of CAO and Elected Member from each
existing CA.

•

Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency (OPCA) to appoint a Project Executive.

•

Transition Plans to be prepared and approved by February 1, 2027.

•

Minister expected to issue temporary directions to prohibit certain decision within
the Transition Period.

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Following this, Project Executive becomes inaugural CAO of new RCA for 2years.

•

These 2-years are the Transformation Period in which all substantial change and
integration occurs.
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What can we expect moving forward?
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Reduced local input.
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Upper tier members for current GSCA area are Grey County and Bruce County.

•

New LHRCA will have 15 member municipalities.

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Rural upper tiers expected to have one member each, with total Board of 15-20.

•

Transition process and future regulations will define a lot of the details.

•

No program or land ownership/management changes in the short term
•

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Future RCA Board will define the future state of the organization.

Each RCA is to establish one or more Watershed Councils.
•

When, what and how to be defined in future regulation.
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Timeline from MECP

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Questions?
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OWEN SOUND
TOURISM
DEVELOPMENT
FUND
Co m munity Se r vi ce Co m m itte e
Tu e sd ay, Ap ri l 2 1 , 2 0 2 6
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PRESENTATION SUMMARY

• Strategic Objectives Overview
• Funding Streams Available
• Funding Overview
• Award Notification
• Future of Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund

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STRATEGIC GOALS OF THE ACTION PLAN
• Attract more tourists and grow tourismrelated spending
• Increase visitor overnight stays and daytrips
• Support strategic investments in tourism
• Support the development of tourism
demand generators
• Support investments in tourism
infrastructure and improvement in visitor
amenities
• Empower champions to drive tourism
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MAJOR ATTRACTION

Large-scale or high-impact
tourism offerings that draw
regional or out-of-town
visitors, including built
infrastructure or natural
destination enhancements

Examples of Eligible Projects
• Visitor centre upgrades or expansions
• Trail development or restoration with visitor services
• Farm-based visitor experiences with tourism infrastructure
• Accessible docks, lookouts, platforms, or scenic installations
•
•
•
•

Max Funding: $30,000 (high-impact projects)
Match: 25% encouraged (cash or in-kind)
Use of Funds: 100% for capital expenses
Project Term: Medium- or Long-Term preferred

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FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Cultural, recreational, or
seasonal festivals and
events that drive
visitation and elevate
Owen Sound’s profile as a
vibrant destination.

Examples of Eligible Projects
• Cultural or music festivals or experiences
• Outdoor events (e.g., bike races, paddling festivals, foraging
fairs)
• Public art launches tied to events
Funding details
• Max Funding: $20,000
• Match: Encouraged
• Use of Funds: 70% for programming, 30% marketing
• Project Term: Short- or Medium-Term

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NEW EXPERIENCES

Development of new
tourism products, programs,
or experiences that enhance
Owen Sound’s offerings and
attract non-resident visitors.

Examples of Eligible Projects
• Guided forest therapy, foraging, or eco-tours
• Nature or wellness-based retreats
• New guided experiences or themed tours
• Start-up of niche businesses (e.g. glamping, culinary,
adventure)
• Artist residencies with visitor access
Funding details
• Max Funding: $30,000
• Match: Encouraged (25% minimum for business expansions)
• Use of Funds: 80% product/experience development, 20%
marketing
• Project Term: Short-, Medium-, or Long-Term

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MARKETING

Innovative and strategic
marketing initiatives that
increase tourism visitation
to Owen Sound through
campaigns, storytelling, and
digital media.

Examples of Eligible Projects
• Seasonal or thematic campaigns
• Video or content series promoting experiences
• Social and digital advertising
• Campaigns targeting high-impact audiences
Funding details
• Max Funding: $10,000
• Match: Not required but encouraged
• Use of Funds: 100% marketing and promotion
• Project Term: Short-Term (0–12 months)

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PARTNERSHIP
MARKETING

Collaborative promotional
efforts between tourism
operators that amplify
reach, share resources, and
highlight unique
experiences or themes.

Examples of Eligible Projects
• Multi-partner destination marketing campaigns
• Shared branding or cross-promotion initiatives
• Joint influencer or media projects
• Co-hosted experience launches or itineraries
Funding details
• Max Funding: $10,000
• Match: Encouraged
• Use of Funds: 100% for collaborative promotion and
materials
• Project Term: Short-Term

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TOURISM CAPITAL
ENHANCEMENT

Physical infrastructure
projects that improve
visitor experience,
accessibility, navigation, or
aesthetics across tourismrelated sites.

Examples of Eligible Projects
• Trail restoration with signage
• Washroom or accessibility upgrades
• Outdoor seating, picnic areas, and gathering spaces
• Wayfinding signage or digital kiosks
Funding details
• Max Funding: Based on approval from committee
• Match: 25% encouraged
• Use of Funds: 100% for capital costs
• Project Term: Medium- or Long-Term preferred

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FUNDING OVERVIEW
2026 Budget $180,000

Destination

28%
44%

Marketing
Reserve

7%
11%

Admin

Each Round for 2026

10%

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FUNDING OVERVIEW
Monthly Comparison
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
$0

$5,000

$10,000

$15,000
2026

$20,000

$25,000

$30,000

$35,000

2025
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AWARD NOTIFIC ATIONS
OWEN SOUND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT FUND ANNOUNCES FALL
2025 FUNDING RECIPIENTS
The Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund (OSTDF) is pleased to announce the recipients of its Fall 2025
funding intake, following the application deadline of November 3, 2025. A total of $93,000 has been granted to
10 local organizations and project leads, supporting new and innovative initiatives that enhance tourism,
cultural vibrancy, and year-round visitation in the City of Owen Sound.

Funding Stream

Project

Festivals/Events

• Dirt Road Revival o/a 1000810505 Ontario Ltd
• Sydenham Sportsmen Association – Owen Sound
Salmon Spectacular
• Owen Sound Minor Baseball – Battle on The Bay
Tournament
• Harmony Centre Owen Sound – Dinner & Drama:
A Taste of Owen Sound
• Georgian Bay Folk Society – The 51st Annual
Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival
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AWARD NOTIFIC ATIONS
OWEN SOUND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT FUND ANNOUNCES FALL
2025 FUNDING RECIPIENTS
The Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund (OSTDF) is pleased to announce the recipients
of its Fall 2025 funding intake, following the application deadline of November 3, 2025. A total
of $93,000 has been granted to 10 local organizations and project leads, supporting new and
innovative initiatives that enhance tourism, cultural vibrancy, and year-round visitation in the
City of Owen Sound.
Funding Stream

Project

New Experience

• The Roxy / Owen Sound Little Theatre – Come
Home: The Legend of Daddy Hall
• Bikeface Cycling – Bikeface Cycling Bike Rental
Program

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AWARD NOTIFIC ATIONS
OWEN SOUND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT FUND ANNOUNCES FALL
2025 FUNDING RECIPIENTS
The Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund (OSTDF) is pleased to announce the recipients of its Fall
2025 funding intake, following the application deadline of November 3, 2025. A total of $93,000 has been
granted to 10 local organizations and project leads, supporting new and innovative initiatives that enhance
tourism, cultural vibrancy, and year-round visitation in the City of Owen Sound.

Funding Stream

Project

Marketing

• Mudtown Station Brewery and Restaurant – Beer
Tourism

Partnership Marketing

• Georgian Bay Folk Society – ROXY PRESENTS: PLAY
IT FORWARD

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AWARD NOTIFIC ATIONS
OWEN SOUND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT FUND ANNOUNCES FALL
2025 FUNDING RECIPIENTS
The Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund (OSTDF) is pleased to announce the recipients of its Fall 2025
funding intake, following the application deadline of November 3, 2025. A total of $93,000 has been granted to
10 local organizations and project leads, supporting new and innovative initiatives that enhance tourism,
cultural vibrancy, and year-round visitation in the City of Owen Sound.

Funding Stream

Project

Capital Tourism Enhancement

• Owen Sound Lacrosse – Bringing Artificial Turf To The
Bayshore

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AWARD NOTIFIC ATIONS
OWEN SOUND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT FUND ANNOUNCES
SPRING 2026 FUNDING RECIPIENTS
The Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund (OSTDF) is pleased to announce the recipients of its Spring
2026 funding intake, following the application deadline of March 23, 2026. A total of $54,000 has been granted
to 8 organizations and project leads, supporting new and innovative initiatives that enhance tourism, cultural
vibrancy, and year-round visitation in the City of Owen Sound.

Funding Stream

Project

Festivals & Events

• Georgian Bay Folk Society Presents: Snowfolk Club
Music Series
• Motoring Festival including Cars & Coffee, New
Automotive Event and OBLIVION AVENUE
• Major Country Concert
• NRTHLGHT Festival
• 2027 Top OHL Prospects Game
• Bandit Fest 2026
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AWARD NOTIFIC ATIONS
OWEN SOUND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT FUND ANNOUNCES
SPRING 2026 FUNDING RECIPIENTS
The Owen Sound Tourism Development Fund (OSTDF) is pleased to announce the recipients of its Spring
2026 funding intake, following the application deadline of March 23, 2026. A total of $54,000 has been granted
to 8 organizations and project leads, supporting new and innovative initiatives that enhance tourism, cultural
vibrancy, and year-round visitation in the City of Owen Sound.

Funding Stream

Project

Marketing

• Nature’s Gateway Campaign

Major Attraction

• Harbour access and waterfront improvements –
dock system

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OWEN SOUND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT FUND
The Tourism Development
Fund is administered by
the Owen Sound Tourism
Development Fund
Committee. Funding is
awarded twice annually, in
spring and fall cycles, with
applicants evaluated on
project alignment, economic
benefits, community impact,
innovation, and feasibility.
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THANK
YOU!
For more information
Contact: Mariam Fares
Email: mariam@oschamber.com
Phone: 519-376-6261

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Staff Report
Report To:

Community Services Committee

Report From:

David Crane, Deputy Treasurer

Meeting Date:

April 21, 2026

Report Code:

CR-26-039

Subject:

2026 Community Services Fees and Charges Update

Recommendations:
THAT in consideration of Staff Report CR-26-039 respecting the 2025
Community Services Fees and Charges Update, the Community Services
Committee recommends that City Council receive the report for information
purposes.

Highlights:
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





Fees and charges are reviewed annually in the spring, with the new
By-law taking effect July 1.
In accordance with Council direction, each standing committee
reviews departmental fees and charges annually before they go to
Council for final approval.
Committee feedback will be considered and incorporated into the
final proposed fees and charges schedules presented to Council for
approval in May.
User fees and charges will generate approximately 10% of the
revenue considered in the City’s 2026 operating budget.

Vision 2050 - Strategic Plan Alignment:
Strategic Plan Priority: The recommendation contributes to core service
delivery or a corporate initiative that enables service delivery for one or more
strategic priorities.

Staff Report CR-26-039: 2026 Community Services Fees and Charges Update
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12 DISCUSSION OF ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

DISCUSSION OF ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

13 NOTICES OF MOTION

NOTICES OF MOTION

14 ADJOURNMENT

ADJOURNMENT