Notice of the Passage of a Development Charge By-Law by The Regional Municipality of Waterloo
Take Notice that the Council of The Regional Municipality of Waterloo passed By-Law 19-037 (the “By-law”) respecting Regional Development Charges on the 26th day of June, 2019 under section 2 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 (the “Act”);
And Take Notice that any person or organization may appeal the By-law to the Ontario Municipal Board under section 14 of the Act, by filing with the Clerk of The Regional Municipality of Waterloo a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the By-law and the reasons supporting the objection. The last day for appealing the By-law is August 6, 2019.
The By-law applies to all lands within the geographic boundaries of The Regional Municipality of Waterloo and, accordingly, no key map is provided in this notice.
The By-law imposes development charges for the following services: Airport, General Government, Library Services (Townships), Operations, Paramedic Services, Police Service, Transit Services (Cities), Transportation, Waste Management (Diversion), Wastewater Treatment and Water Supply. Development charges are imposed with respect to all residential and non-residential development, subject to certain exemptions and discounts. The rates set out in the By-law are effective August 1, 2019 and are subject to adjustment on December 1 of each year thereafter in accordance with the Act.
A copy of the complete By-law is available for examination in the Office of the Regional Clerk, 150 Frederick Street, 2nd Floor, Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4J3. Regular office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The By-law is also available at www.regionofwaterloo.ca.
If you have any questions or inquiries about the By-law, please contact Erin Gray, Financial Analyst, Development Charges at 519-575-4757 x 3623.