The Conservation Authorities Act and the Ontario Building Code enable NBMCA to charge fees for services. The Fees are approved by the NBMCA Board of Directors. Our Fees Policy is based on three principles: user-pay, adequate consultation and notification, and right to appeal.
The fee structure for planning and compliance/regulation activities is designed to recover but not exceed the costs associated with the administration and delivery of the services within the program. These services include permit fees, applications under the Planning Act, various responses concerning legal services, public inquiries, and technical advice/services, etc.
Since 2023, Conservation Authorities have been under Minister's Direction to implement a fee freeze for planning and permitting related fees.