Government Agencies to Pay Fees

Legislative History: Enacted September 19, 2017 (By-law No. CPOL.-162-414); Amended June 26, 2018 (By-law No. CPOL.-300-291)

Last Review Date: July 25, 2023

Service Area Lead: Director, Planning and Development

1. Policy Statement

The Government Agencies to Pay Fees Policy is intended to provide direction for the payment of Planning Act application fees by any government agency (Federal, Provincial or Local Board/Commission), except for Municipal Council.

2. Definitions

Not applicable.

3. Applicability

This policy applies to all Federal and Provincial agencies and Local Boards/ Commissions.

4. The Policy

All governmental agencies are required to pay the established fees for development applications made under the Planning Act, except in cases where the City Council is the applicant.