Notice of Public Meeting - Building Fee Update

Date: May 17, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

BUILDING FEES & CHARGES
Pursuant to Subsection 7(6) of the Building Code Act, R.S.O. 1992 as amended

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Erin will hold a Public Meeting to consider the passing of a by-law to adopt new and amended building fees and charges under Section 7(6) of the Ontario Building Code Act, as amended.

A Public Meeting will be held by the Town of Erin Council to consider this on June 8, 2023 @ 3:00pm, in the Council Chambers at Town Hall (5684 Trafalgar Road).

Purpose

The public meeting will include a presentation by staff on the proposed amendments to the building permit fees, following a review of the current permit fees and the costs associated with providing service to enforce the Ontario Building Code Act with regards to issuance of building permits through Section 7 of the OBC Act, as amended.  The effect will be to increase the existing fee structure.

Upon conclusion of the presentation, any person registered to delegate on the item will have the opportunity to make representations with respect to the matter.

Oral and Written Submissions

Please be advised that all Council and Public Meetings offer in-person participation only. While written submissions are encouraged, if you would like to make oral submissions at the public meeting, you must pre-register with the Clerk’s Office by contacting clerks@erin.ca.

Additional Information

For more information about this matter, you may contact Joe Forte, Chief Building Official at building@erin.ca or 519-855-4407 ext. 240.