Web Stats 
Fees effective as of Jan. 1, 2012
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Review/Approval Fee | $15,000 |
| Amendment to establish a new pit or quarry | $100,000 |
| Amendment to expand a pit or quarry | $40,000 |
Application Form for Regional Policy Plan Amendment
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Amendments (submitted to the Region for approval) | $5,000 |
| Exempt from Regional approval (according to MOU) | $3,500 |
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Subdivision Review - Fee is based on the entire area of the subdivision |
$3,000 base fee + $350 / acre to a maximum of $18,000 |
| Modification of Draft Approval | $2,000 |
| Extension of Draft Approval - For plans granted draft approval in or after 2006 - For plans granted draft approval prior to 2006 |
$1,000 $2,000 |
| Release of Regional/Provincial Conditions prior to Final Approval | $2,000 / phase |
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard Condominium - Initial Review & Comment | $1,000 |
| Vacant Land Condominium - Fee is based on the entire area of the condominium. |
Same as subdivision review fee |
| Modification of Draft Approval | $500 |
| Extension of Draft Approval - For plans granted draft approved in or after 2006 - For plans granted draft approval prior to 2006 |
$550 $1,100 |
| Release of Regional / Provincial conditions prior to final approval | $550 / phase |
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Within Urban Areas | $575 |
| Outside Urban Areas - This fee includes our private septic system review fee. * In Wainfleet, Welland and West Lincoln, where the local municipality carries out private septic system review, the fee is $575. |
$925 * |
| Agricultural Purposes Only Zoning Amendment | $325 |
| Removal of Holding Symbol | $325 |
Applies to applications which involve a Regional response. (ie. where an application is located on a Regional road, Regional infrastructure/facilities are nearby or there is a Regional or Provincial issue as determined by the local municipal planner)
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Within Urban Areas | $325 / application |
| Outside Urban Areas - This fee includes our private septic system review fee. Where a severance outside the urban area does not require Regional planning review there will be a private septic system review fee of $350. * In Wainfleet, Welland and West Lincoln, where the local municipality carries out private septic system review, the fee is $525 |
$875* / application |
| Final Certification Fee - For active consent files remaining under the authority of the Region |
$200 |
Applies to applications which entail a Regional response. (ie. where an application is located on a Regional road, Regional infrastructure/facilities are nearby or there is a Regional or Provincial issue as determined by the local municipal planner)
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Within Urban Areas | $750 |
| Outside Urban Areas - This fee includes our private septic system review fee. Where a site plan outside the urban area does not require Regional planning review there will be a private septic system review fee of $350. * In Wainfleet, Welland and West Lincoln, where the local municipality carries out private septic system review, the fee is $750. |
$1,100* |
Applies to applications which entail a Regional response. (ie. where an application is located on a Regional road, Regional infrastructure/facilities are nearby or there is a Regional or Provincial issue as determined by the local municipal planner)
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Within Urban Areas | $200 |
| Within Urban Areas | $225 |
| Outside Urban Areas - This fee includes our private septic system review fee. Where a minor variance outside the urban area does not require Regional planning review there will be a private septic system review fee of $350. * In Wainfleet, Welland and West Lincoln, where the local municipality carries out private septic system review, the fee is $225 |
$575* |
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Response to Requests to Use the Non-Potable Water Site Condition Standards | $500 |
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Regional Review | $750 |
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| New System - Application Form |
$975 |
| Holding Tank - Application Form |
$975 |
| Replace Tank Only - Application Form |
$525 |
| Real Estate Transaction - Application Form |
$226 - $452 |
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
NEC Application |
$350 / application |
| Subdivision or Condominium | $350 / lot or unit |
Minor Variance/Severance * Included in Minor Variance or Severance Fees, where applicable - See above |
$350* |
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Preliminary site inspection - Related to proposed lot development where no other application has been made - Application Form |
$350 |
Including site inspection visits
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Site inspection and report - Application Form |
$400 + $52 HST |
| File searches only - Application Form |
$200 + $26 HST |
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Administration processing | $200 |
| Administration Amendments | $100 |
| Application processing fee for Storm and Sanitary Sewers and Appurtenance | $900 |
| Application processing fee for Storm and Sanitary Sewer Pumping Stations and Force Mains | $1,800 |
| Water Mains and Appurtenances, including Hydrants | $1,000 |
Applications for these connections can only be made by local municipalities
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Sewer Lateral Connections | $750 |
| Water Service Connections | $925 |
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Preparation of an Ontario Municipal Board Record | $150 |
In the review of development applications on behalf of several Provincial Ministries, assistance may be required from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority.
Fees which are payable to Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority vary depending on the location and on the type of application.
View the Regional Development Charges