Development Charges are one-time fees charged by municipalities on new residential and non-residential properties to help pay for a portion of growth related capital costs. Without Development Charges in place, the City would have to pay for all growth related costs with increased taxes and/or increased water/wastewater/stormwater rates.
The Development Charges Act requires that the City review the Development Charges By-Law every five years through the preparation of a Background Study.
Development Charges By-Law |
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The Development Charges By-Law 2015-080 was passed by City Council on May 27, 2015 |
Mandatory Exemptions |
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-industrial building expansions (expanding 50% or less) -addition of up to 2 apartments for a single as long as house size does not double in size -one additional unit in medium & high density buildings -Upper/Lower Tier Government & School Boards |
Discretionary Exemptions |
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-Reduce in part or whole DC for types of development or classes of development (i.e. industrial or churches) -May phase-in charges over time -Redevelopment credits to recognize what is being replaced on site |
Owen Sound Exemptions |
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-non-residential buildings used accessory to an agricultural operation -temporary building where the owner has completed an agreement with the City specifying the owner's obligation to remove the building -Places of worship for religious uses that are exempt from Provincial taxes pursuant of the Provincial Land Tax Act R.S.O. 1990, cP32 as amended -Present charge represents approximately 80% of the charge calculated in the 2010 background study |
Collecting Development Charges |
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Payment for Development Charges is collected at the Building Permit stage and is made at the Community Services Counter at City Hall or can be added to the tax roll. |
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Current Year Development Charge March 2, 2016 to March 1, 2017 |
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City-Wide Fees (with the exception of the Sydenham Heights Area)
Sydenham Heights Area Specific Development Charges
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