Notice of the Passing of a Development Charges By-law
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of South Stormont passed municipal-wide development charges By-law No. 2026-046 on the 2nd day of September, 2026 under section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c. 27, as amended;
AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) under section 14 of the Act, in respect of the development charges by-law, by filing with the Clerk of the Township of South Stormont on or before the 12th day of October, 2026 a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons supporting the objection.
The schedule of development charges imposed by the by-law, which came into effect on September 15th, 2026, is as follows:
| Service/Class of Service | Single and Semi-Detached Dwelling | Other Multiples | Apartments - 2 Bedrooms + | Apartments - Bachelor and 1 Bedroom | Special Care/Special Dwelling Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Services Related to a Highway | 1,629 | 1,317 | 1,026 | 765 | 640 |
| Fire Protection Services | 3,587 | 2,900 | 2,261 | 1,685 | 1,409 |
| Parks and Recreation Services | 3,663 | 2,961 | 2,308 | 1,720 | 1,439 |
| Land | 528 | 427 | 332 | 248 | 207 |
| Growth-Related Studies | 471 | 381 | 297 | 222 | 185 |
| Total Municipal Wide Services/Class of Services | 9,879 | 7,986 | 6,225 | 4,640 | 3,881 |
2026 Development Charges Rates: Non-Residential
| Services/Class of Service | Per sq. ft. of Gross Floor Area |
|---|---|
| Services Related to a Highway | 0.19 |
| Fire Protection Services | 0.39 |
| Parks and Recreation Services | 0.02 |
| Land | 0.01 |
| Growth-Related Studies | 0.03 |
| Total Municipal Wide Services/Class of Services | 0.64 |
No key map has been provided as the by-law applies to all lands located within the Township of South Stormont.
A copy of the complete by-law is available for examination at the Township of South Stormont offices, 2 Mille Roche Road, Long Sault, Ontario K0C 1P0 during regular business hours (weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM) excluding statutory holidays.
DATED at the Township of South Stormont offices, Long Sault, Ontario, this 16th day of September, 2026.
Loriann Harbers
Director of Corporate Services/Clerk
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