Contact(s)
Development Services Department General Enquiries
50 Andrew Street South, Suite 300
Orillia, Ontario
L3V 7T5
Phone: 705-325-2622
Fax: 705-329-2670
Planning Fee Schedule 2024 - effective July 16, 2024
Have a Planning Question?
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Email us anytime at planning@orillia.ca - corresponding by email allows us to provide accurate, convenient, expedited service and is the preferred method of communication to provide the information you require in a fast and efficient manner. Please note that inquiries will be answered in sequence based on the time/date of receipt.
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"Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQ) - provides answers to commonly requested information together with easy to follow links where additional materials and resources can be found, linked here.
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Set up a virtual appointment - virtual meetings may be arranged with staff and time will be set aside to answer your questions. Please email for details planning@orillia.ca.
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Call us at 705-325-2622 - with a busy department like ours, service via the phone may delay providing the information you require.
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Visit us in person, 3rd Floor City Centre - scheduled appointments are preferred, please email planning@orillia.ca to arrange.
Digital Submission of Applications (click here for more information)
The below fees are effective as of July 16, 2024.
If assistance from experts or professionals is required to evaluate, review and/or report on an application, then the applicant is responsible for any and all costs associated.
All Fees are subject to an automatic increase, effective January 1st of each year, based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index (All-Items) issued in October of the preceding year.
Printable Planning Fee Schedule
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NOTE: Preconsultation is strongly recommended for Site Plan Approval, Draft Plan of Subdivision/Condominium, Zoning By-law Amendment and Official Plan Amendment applications. Substantial changes to the design and/or size of the development (as determined by the GM or Designate) will require new Preconsultation fees. For each type of planning application, Preconsultation fees will be charged. Only valid for 1 year unless otherwise agreed to by the GM or Designate. Please review the applicable application fees if you choose not to complete Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the Preconsultation process.
PRECONSULTATION FEES:
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FEE $1,600 - for 1st lot ADDITIONAL FEES $800 - per subsequent lot $273 - to amend and recirculate the application $144 - to defer an application after circulation has occurred $273 - to accommodate applicant's request for conditions of consent to be changed |
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FEE $1,100 - for 1 variance $300 - for each additional variance ADDITIONAL FEES $144 - to amend and recirculate the application $144 - to defer an application after circulation has occurred $109 - reduction in total fee if a Consent application is submitted with a Minor Variance application |
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| Validation of Title | ||||||
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FEE $800 |
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| Right-of-Way, Easements or Leases | ||||||
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FEE $1,600 ADDITIONAL FEES $273 - to amend and recirculate the application $144 - to defer an application after circulation has occurred $273 - to accommodate applicant's request for conditions of consent to be changed $2,100 - combined fee for a right-of-way, easement or lease submitted together with a Consent $144 - for each subsequent right-of-way, easement or lease |
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FEE $7,500 - Official Plan Amendment Application following completion of both Stage 1 and Stage 2 Preconsultation $15,000 - Official Plan Amendment Application where both Stage 1 and Stage 2 Preconsultation has not been completed |
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| Subdivision or Condominium (Up to 20 lots/units/POTLs/blocks) | ||||||
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FEE $9,600 - Up to 20 lots/units/POTLs/blocks following completion of Stage 1 and 2 Preconsultation. Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision and/or Condominium; only one fee is applicable if a concurrent Draft Plan of Subdivision and Condominium application is submitted for the same lands. $19,200 - Up to 20 lots/units/POTLs/blocks where both Stage 1 and Stage 2 Preconsultation have not been completed.
ADDITIONAL FEES $273 - request for draft conditions to be changed $417 - stamping of Final Plan |
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| Subdivision or Condominium (21 or more lots/units/POTLs/blocks) | ||||||
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FEE $14,300 - 21or more lots/units/POTLs/blocks following completion of Stage 1 and 2 Preconsultation. Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision and/or Condominium; only one fee is applicable if a concurrent Draft Plan of Subdivision and Condominium application is submitted for the same lands. $28,600 - 21 or more lots/units/POTLs/blocks where both Stage 1 and Stage 2 Preconsultation have not been completed.
ADDITIONAL FEES $273 - request for draft conditions to be changed $417 - stamping of Final Plan $135 - plus an additional fee per lot for more than 21 lots/units/POTLs/blocks up to a maximum of 500 lots |
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The municipality will close the file if the development application has been dormant (i.e. meaning no complete resubmission or completion of Conditions of Execution in the Development Agreement) for longer than three (3) years and a new application fee will be required. FEE $5,000 - For any development application that has been dormant (i.e. meaning no complete resubmission) for longer than eight (8) months between the issuance of the municipal comments and next submission (and that has not been formally closed by the municipality), the applicant shall pay the reactivation fee $3,500 - For any development application involving an agreement that has been dormant for longer than six (6) months between the establishment of the final draft of the agreement and execution of the agreement, the applicant shall pay the reactivation fee. |
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| Red Line Revision | ||||||
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FEE $3,900 - fee with covering letter to explain revision required; no application form required |
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| Draft Approval Extension | ||||||
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FEE $2,300 - fee with covering letter to explain revision required; no application form required |
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| Amendment to Subdivision / Condominium Agreement | ||||||
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FEE $2,300 - amendment to an existing municipal subdivision or condominium agreement |
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| Final Approval Plan of Subdivision / Condominium Administration Fee | ||||||
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FEE $7,500 - administration fee for process of granting Final Approval to an existing Draft Plan of Subdivision / Condominium |
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| Exemption of Plan of Condominium | ||||||
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FEE $3,500 - processing an Exemption for a Plan of Condominium |
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FEE $4,000 - Minor Zoning By-law Amendment, following completion of Preconsultation. Minor Zoning By-law Amendment apply only to existing developed site(s) that add or changes permitted uses for an existing building(s) that does not require Site Plan Approval. $8,000 - Minor Zoning By-law Amendment, where no Preconsultation completed. Minor Zoning By-law Amendment apply only to existing developed site(s) that add or changes permitted uses for an existing building(s) that does not require Site Plan Approval.
$7,500 - Major Zoning By-law Amendment, following completion of both Stage 1 and Stage 2 Preconsultation. Major Zoning By-law Amendment applies to all other types of Zoning By-law Amendment applications that do not qualify as a Minor Zoning By-law Amendment. $15,000 - Major Zoning By-law Amendment, where both Stage 1 and Stage 2 Preconsultation have not been completed. Major Zoning By-law Amendment applies to all other types of Zoning By-law Amendment applications that do not qualify as a Minor Zoning By-law Amendment.
$1,400 - Request for Extension of a Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment |
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| Removal of Holding "H" Zone | ||||||
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FEE $1,400 |
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| Compliance Letters | ||||||
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FEE $200 - applies to Zoning and/or Subdivision Inquiries $300 - for 48 hour response
$263.96 - Legal Inquiry or Multi-Use Inquiry (includes $63.96 Admin. fee) $363.96 - Legal Inquiry 48 hour response |
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| Building Permit Review Fee | ||||||
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| Resubmissions for Site Plan Approval | ||||||
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FEE $1,300 - for each resubmission for Site Plan Approval |
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| Site Plan Amendment | ||||||
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FEE $2,300 - Minor amendments such as topping up securities, accessory buildings, or building additions Major - See Site Plan Agreement Fees for major amendments, Major amendments are proposed buildings or dwellings part of a phased development or new principle buildings not previously planned for |
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| Consent Agreement or Parking Agreement or Lateral Services Agreement | ||||||
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FEE $3,500 - Applicable to a Consent Agreement for minor site works or Parking Agreement |
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FEE $1,400 |
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| Deeming By-law | ||||||
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FEE $1,400 |
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| Amendment to the Parkland Dedication By-law | ||||||
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FEE $1,400 |
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| Appeal to the Parkland Dedication By-law | ||||||
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FEE $1,400 |
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| Parkland Dedication Fee | ||||||
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FEE $1,000 - Non-Waterfront Residential (per Unit) $335 - Non-Waterfront Communal Housing Bed (per Bed) $1,500 - Waterfront Residential (per Unit) $500 - Waterfront Communal Housing (per Bed) $2.04 - per m² of land area- Commercial- Area of land less than 4047 m² (1 Acre) $1.03 - per m² of land area-Commercial-Area of land greater than 4047 m² (1 Acre) and less than 20,235 m² (5 Acres) $2.69 - per m² of land area- Institutional- Area of land less than 20,235 m² (5 Acres) |
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| Official Plan Copy | ||||||
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FEE $109 - Includes text and 11" x 17" Schedules |
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| Official Plan Schedule | ||||||
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FEE $25 - for each "Arch-E" (34"x 44") sized, colour plot; total of five (5) schedules available |
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| Zoning By-law Copy | ||||||
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FEE $109 - includes text and 8.5" x 11" colour schedules; total of three (3) schedules available |
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| Zoning By-law Schedule | ||||||
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FEE $25 - for each "Arch-E" (34" x 44") sized, colour plot |
