Refunding of Application Fees

Legislative History: Enacted September 19, 2017 (By-law No. CPOL.-161-413); Amended June 26, 2018 (By-law No. CPOL.-299-290)

Last Review Date: July 25, 2023

Service Area Lead: Director, Planning and Development

1. Policy Statement

The Refunding of Application Fees Policy is intended to provide direction for situations where requests are received to refund fees for certain development applications made under the Planning Act.

2. Definitions

Not applicable.

3. Applicability

This policy applies to applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

4. The Policy

In the event that a request is received for a refund of application fees, no refunds will be made to Zoning By-law amendment and/or Official Plan amendment fees if any work has commenced on the application.