Building and By-law Fees and Charges
Residential Group 'C'
New Construction (up to 2200 square feet) Base Fee: $4236.00
New Construction (over 2200 square feet) Base Fee ($4236.00) + $0.81 per sq. ft.
Major Alterations or Additions (up to 2,200 square feet) Base Fee: $3120.00
Major Alterations or Additions (over 2,200 square feet) Base Fee ($3120.00) + $0.81 per sq. ft.
Minor Alteration or Additions and Accessory (up to 300 square feet) Base Fee: $333.00
Minor Alteration or Additions and Accessory (over 300 square feet) Base Fee ($333.00) + $0.41 per sq. ft.
Additional Residential Units (ARU) $3607.00
within principal dwelling or within an accessory building
Demolition, Part 9 $192.00
Change of Use $333.00
Non-Residential Groups 'A' 'B' 'D' 'E' 'F'
New Construction (up to 2500 square feet) Base Fee: $4725.00
New Construction (over 2500 square feet) Base Fee ($4725.00) + $0.75 per sq. ft.
Major Alterations or Additions (up to 2500 square feet) Base Fee: $4105.00
Major Alterations or Additions (over 2500 square feet) Base Fee ($4105.00) + $0.75 per sq. ft.
Minor Alteration or Additions and Accessory (up to 300 square feet) Base Fee: $682.00
Minor Alteration or Additions and Accessory (over 300 square feet) Base Fee ($682.00) + $1.55 per sq. ft.
Demolition (up to 2500 square feet) $682.00
Demolition (greater than 2500 square feet) $2344.00
Change of Use $333.00
Miscellaneous Building Fees
Large Farm Building (up to 5,000 square foot) Base Fee: $3127.00
Large Farm Building (greater than 5,000 square feet) Base Fee ($3127.00) + $0.18 per sq. ft.
Small Farm Building (up to 300 square feet) Base Fee: $333.00
Small Farm Building (less than 5000 square feet) Base Fee ($333.00) + $0.57 per sq. ft.
Alternative Solutions (Review Submissions as O.B.C 2.1.1.1 Div C Part 2) $634.00
Other Permits $222.00
Includes prefabricated/engineered 'drop on site' sheds.
Administrative Fee $126.00
(i.e.: Transfer of Permit, Reinspection, Exemption Requests)
Trailer Agreement $53.00 per month
Plumbing Permit Issued by Northumberland County
By-law User Fees
Administrative Fee $126.00
(i.e.: Transfer of Permit, Reinspection, Exemption, Requests)
Fence Viewer Fee Administrative Fee + $75.00 per day
Pool Enclosure Permit $206.00
Police False Alarm Policy By-Law 2007-43 - Third Response $100.00
Responses to a false alarm within a 12-month period
Police False Alarm Policy By-Law 2007-43 - Fourth Response $200.00
responses to a false alarm within a 12-month period
Other Permits $60.00
Refreshment Vehicle Application Fee $125.00
HST included
Refreshment Vehicle License Fee See Details
Food Preparation Area (100 square feet or less) - $300.00
Food Preparation Area (over 100 square feet) - $300.00 + $3.00 per additional square foot.
Sign Permit - Permanent $50.00
Sign Permit - Portable/Mobile $30.00
Sign Variance $100.00
Site Alteration Permit or Renewal $100.00 + $50.00 per hectare or part thereof
Site Plan Control Review - Residential $100.00
Site Plan Control Review - Non-Residential $500.00
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