Notice of Public Meeting - Proposed Building By-Law Fee Changes
Notice of Public Meeting
May 21, 2026, at 9:15am
9 James St.
Parry Sound, On
RE: Proposed Building By-Law Fee Changes
Pursuant to Division C 1.9.1.2.(1) of the Ontario Building Code and 7(6) of the Building Code Act, a public meeting is to be held on May 21, 2026, regarding the proposed changes to fees prescribed in the Building By-Law. Subject to the holding of the public meeting, and the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole, it is the intention of Council to enact a by-law under section 7 of the Building Code Act, imposing the proposed building permit fees by amending Schedule “A” of Building By-Law No. 17-06. This fee adjustment would be effective immediately upon passing of the by-law.
Rationale:
The proposed fee increases are intended to offset the increasing cost to
administer and enforce the Building Code Act.
Revenues generated from permit fees have not historically covered the
cost of administering and enforcing the Building Code Act in the
Archipelago. This is a direct result of
the geographic nature of the Archipelago and the resulting level of staff
required to meet the timelines prescribed by the Building Code. The last three
years have seen a downward trend with cost recovery averaging 41% of total
expenses. For the period ranging from 2008-2025, the average cost recovery is
56% of total expenses.