| Is my project subject to development charges? |
You may be required to pay development charges for land development or redevelopment projects, if you are:
- Constructing a new building
- Making an addition or alteration to an existing building that increases the number of residential units or the non-residential gross floor area
- Redeveloping a property or making interior alterations that result in a change of use to all or part of a building
- For a fulsome list of exemptions, reference should be made to the bylaw.
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| When are the development charges payable? |
| Where development charges apply, a building permit will only be issues once the development charges have been paid in full. |
| Who do I contact for calculation and payment of development charges? |
| Development Charges will be calculated when you apply for a building permit. If you are looking to pre-plan your project, you may use the Development Charges Brochure or rates sheet posted. |
| What services are included in the development charge? |
| Development charges help pay for growth-related capital costs for the following municipal services:
Public library, fire protection services, parks and recreation, services related to a highway: public works, development studies, water, sewer, stormwater
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| What if I am not connected to the Municipal water or wastewater system? |
| If you are not fronting the water or wastewater system you will only pay the Municipal Wide Charge and not the water/wastewater charge. |
| Are exemptions available for development charges? |
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The Development Charges Act does allow for some exemptions. Examples include:
- Enlargement of 50 percent or less of an existing industrial building
- Affordable, Attainable and Non-profit housing (as defined by the province)
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| Are development charges different for residential versus non-residential developments? |
| Yes, development charges rates are different for residential. |
| What is the difference between development charges and community benefits charges? |
| Unlike Development charges which are applied to all new development (unless specifically exempted), community benefits charges may only be collected on higher density developments of at least five storeys and more than 10 units, as outlined in the Planning Act section 37. Meaford currently does not have a community benefits charges by-law in place and does not collect community benefits charges. |
| How long are development charges active for? |
Once a by-law is passed by the Council, development charges are active for a 10 year period.
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