Development Charges
Development Charges are fees levied against new residential and non-residential development to help pay for the capital costs required to support new growth.
Fees are paid by property owners that are seeking a building permit to develop their properties.
By-law 2024-XX - Development Charges (DRAFT)
| June 13, 2025 - Notice of the passing of a Development Chartes By-Law to ament Development Charges By-Law 2029-85 |
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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Clarence-Rockland passed By-Law No. 2025-62, being a By-law to Amend the Development Charges By-Law No. 2019-85, on the 11th day of June 2025 under Section 19 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 (the Act), in order to extend the expiry date of By-law 2019-85 to September 19, 2025. All charges in By-law No. 2019-85 will continue to apply to all new residential and non-residential developments in the City, subject to certain terms, conditions and limited exemptions as identified therein. A key map has not been provided as charges apply to all lands located within the boundaries of the City. A copy of the complete by-law is available for examination on the City’s website at www.clarence-rockland.com or during regular business hours (weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) in the offices of the City located at 1560 Laurier Street, Rockland, ON K4K 1P7. Dated at the City of Clarence-Rockland this 13th day of June 2025. Monique Ouellet, Clerk |
| 2024-11-15 - Notice of public meeting Regarding development charges |
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DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BACKGROUND STUDY Take notice that on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the Council of the City of Clarence-Rockland will hold a public meeting pursuant to The Development Charges Act, 1997, regarding proposed development charge rates and policies that will be applied throughout the City. It is proposed that enactment of a development charges by-law by Council would occur on a date subsequent to the public meeting. Development charges are levied against new development and are a primary source of funding for growth-related capital expenditures. The 2024 Development Charges Background Study relates to the provision of all eligible DC Services (i.e., Library, Parks and Recreation, By-Law, Development-Related Studies, Fire, Public Works, Roads and Related, Sanitary Sewer, and Waterworks). Council is required under The Development Charges Act, 1997, to hold at least one public meeting to allow the public the opportunity to review and provide comments on the 2024 Development Charges Background Study, related staff reports and the proposed development charges by-law. All interested parties are invited to attend the public meeting: Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Time: 7:15 PM Location: Council Chambers, 415 Lemay Street, Clarence Creek ON K0A 1N0 Any person may attend the public meeting and make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the by-law. Written submissions are invited and should be directed to the Clerk by email administration@clarence-rockland.com no later than 12:00 PM on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Written comments received prior to the meeting and submissions made at the public meeting will be considered by Council prior to the enactment of a new development charges by-law. Technical inquiries should be directed to Frederic Desnoyers, Treasurer at (613) 446-6022 ext. 2205 or fdesnoyers@clarence-rockland.com. |
View our 2024 Development Charges Information Pamphlet
Current Development Charge Rates:
| Category | Single and Semi-Detached (per unit) | Other Multiples | Apartments | Non-Residential ($ / sq. m) |
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| City wide uniform charge | $22,997 | $17,690 | $12,300 | $105.79 |
| Sanitary sewage | $5,387 | $4,144 | $2,882 | $37.89 |
| Waterworks | $3,680 | $2,831 | $1,969 | $25.89 |
| Grand Total | $32,064 | $24,665 | $17,151 | $169.57 |
The City of Clarence-Rockland's Municipal Council adopted the current Development Charge By-Law 2021-90 following a detailed Development Charge Background Study.
Development Charges are indexed annually according to the Statistics Canada Non-residential Building Construction Price Index and the various rates are governed by the Development Charges Act of 1997.