Notice of Intent to Raise Building Permit Fees

Take Notice that the Council of the Town of Minto will hold a public meeting on October 15th, 2024 at 7:00 pm in order to consider adopting a new building permit fee schedule through Section 7(6) of the Building Code Act, as amended.

If you wish to participate in the Public Hearing, you may do so by attending the Public Meeting. You may also provide feedback by email to the Clerk of the Town of Minto at annilene@town.minto.on.ca

Purpose and Effect - The Town of Minto is proposing to amend the costs of the Building Permit fees following a review of the current Permit fees and the costs associated with providing Building Code Act Enforcement services with regards to the issuance of Building Permits and inspections through Section 8 of the Act, as amended.  The effect will be to increase certain fees within the existing Permit categories.

The following information will be available to the public on the Town’s website https://www.town.minto.on.ca/ or by contacting the Clerk at annilene@town.minto.on.ca

or in person at the Town of Minto’s Administrative Office by appointment:

• The proposed Permit fees;
• The current Permit fees; and,
• Justification of the permit fee increase through the Building Permit Fee Review report.

Any person may attend the Public Meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Permit fee schedule.

Note: This shall serve as Public Notice in compliance with Section 7(6) of the Building Code Act, as amended and Division C, 1.9.1.2(1) of the Ontario Building Code.

It is the intent that the new fee schedule will be effective as of January 1, 2025.

Dated: September 24th, 2024 

Annilene McRobb, CMO
Clerk