The fee structure for on-site sewage system activities is designed to recover but not exceed the costs associated with the administration and delivery of the services within the program. In accordance with Section 8 of the Ontario Building Code, these funds are administered specifically for this purpose, separate from other NBMCA accounts.
Some new fees have been introduced and some fees are based on small/large projects and are up to the discretion of NBMCA Staff & the CBO and are subject to change.
Public Notice with table of proposed fees.
Comments can be sent to septic.northbay@nbmca.ca
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE REGARDING FEE INCREASE
Meeting Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
Subject: Proposed Fee By-Law Revisions for On-Site Sewage System Program
Part of Section 7 of the Building Code Act permits a Conservation Authority to pass a by-law prescribing classes of permits requiring the payment of fees on application for, and issuance of permits and prescribing the amounts thereof.
The fee structure for on-site sewage system activities is designed to recover but not exceed the costs associated with the administration and delivery of the services within the program. In accordance with Section 8 of the Ontario Building Code, these funds are administered specifically for this purpose, separate from other NBMCA accounts.
NBMCA is proposing to revise the schedule of fees for the OSS (on-site sewage system) program in 2024. Refer to Table 1 on the following page. Some new fees have been introduced and some fees are based on minor / major projects and are up to the discretion of NBMCA Staff & the CBO and are subject to change. Section 7(2) of the Building Code Act states that the total amount of fees authorized must not exceed the anticipated reasonable costs of administration and enforcement.
The Building Code Act requires that notice of the proposed changes in fees be given to such persons as prescribed and that a public meeting be held concerning the proposed changes before the regulation, bylaw or resolution to implement the proposed changes are made.
A Public Meeting will be held by the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority for Proposed Building Permit Fee Revisions. An opportunity for verbal comments will be provided during the Public meeting on:
Thursday, April 25, 2024
4:00 pm EDT
North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority office
15 Janey Avenue
North Bay ON P1C 1N1
Anyone wishing to provide comments may write to NBMCA at septic.northbay@nbmca.ca before April 25, 2024 at 4:00 pm.
Table 1. OSS (On-site Septic System) Program 2024 Proposed Fee Schedule
|
Application Type / Service |
Proposed 2024 Fee |
|
Class 2 septic system |
$600 |
|
Class 3 septic system |
$600 |
|
Class 4 septic system or Class 5 (holding tank)(residential with <3000 L/day design flow) |
$1,000 |
|
Class 4 septic system or Class 5 (holding tank)(residential with >3000 L/day design flow) |
$1,200 |
|
Non residential Class 4 septic system or Class 5 (holding tank) |
$1,400 |
|
Alternative Solutions |
$1,600 |
|
Class 4 Tank Replacement Only |
$460 |
|
Sewage System Decommissioning/Demolition |
$200 |
|
Change of Registered Owner on Permit |
$150 |
|
Permit Extension |
$210 |
|
Amendment to Schedule (change of installer) |
$50 |
|
Amendment to Application (no site inspection) |
$210 |
|
Amendment to Application with Site Inspection |
$385 |
|
Additional Inspection due to deficiencies |
$250 |
|
Conditional Notice of Completion |
$210 |
|
OBC Clearance |
$210 |
|
OBC Clearance with site inspection |
$385 |
|
Occurrence Fee |
Double the applicable fee |
|
File Request (copy of sewage system permit) |
$105 |
|
Legal inquiry (Lawyer / Real Estate Inquiry) |
$250 |
|
Sewage System File Review |
$250 |
|
Major Sewage System File Review |
$400 |
|
Planning Act Proposal Review -no inspection (for lots greater than 4 hectares in size with no constraints) |
$225 for application, plus $75 for each additional lot, Minimum $300 |
|
Planning Act Proposal Review with site inspection |
$375 for application, plus $125 for each additional lot, Minimum $500 |
|
Subdivision / Plan of Condominium (up to 10 lots) |
$1,800 |
|
Additional Lots for Subdivision / Plan of Condominium |
$125 |
|
Review of Lands to be Sold or Developed – |
$350 |
|
Review of Lands to be Sold or Developed – |
$630 |
|
Mandatory Maintenance Inspection (MMI) |
$300 |
|
Late fee for MMI (applied after 90 days) |
$75 |
|
Treatment Unit Maintenance Agreement Fee |
$140 |
|
Credit Card Surcharge applies to all above fees |
2.4% of applicable fee(s) |
|
Refund Policy: NO REFUND once a permit or letter is issued. NO REFUND for fees of $150.00 or less. NO REFUND after 6 months from date receipt issued. |
|
|
Application withdrawn before staff review has commenced |
75% refund |
|
Application withdrawn after staff review has commenced |
50% refund |