Notice of public meeting: Proposed increase in building permit fees for sewage system review

​Niagara Region will hold a public meeting under Section 7 of the Ontario Building Code Act. This includes Division C, Section 1.9.1.2 of Ontario Regulation 332/12. The meeting will consider increases to the current building permit fees for sewage system review. These changes are set to take effect Jan. 1, 2025. The goal is to ensure the costs associated with administering sewage system reviews are collected on a cost recovery basis.

 

 

 

This public meeting will be held during the Budget Review Committee of the Whole meeting.

 

Date: Thursday, Dec. 5

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Council Chamber, Niagara Regional Headquarters, 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold

 

The final Fees and Charges By-law will be considered by Regional Council at its meeting being held on Thursday, Dec. 12.

 

 

To provide written input, mail comments to the Office of the Regional Clerk, 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, Ontario, L2V 4T7 or by email to clerk@niagararegion.ca.

 

 

To provide input orally at the public meeting, pre-register with the Regional Clerk by emailing clerk@niagararegion.ca before 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 29.

 

 

For information about building permit fees, contact Susan Dunsmore, Acting Director, Infrastructure Planning and Development Engineering, at 905-980-6000, 3661 or susan.dunsmore@niagararegion.ca.

 

Personal information collected or submitted in writing at public meetings will be collected, used, and disclosed by members of Regional Council and Regional staff in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The written submissions including names, contact information and reports of the public meeting will be made available. Questions should be referred to the Privacy Office at 905-980-6000 ext. 3779 or FOI@niagararegion.ca.

 

 If you need accommodations for a disability to attend and participate in meetings or events, please let us know in advance so that arrangements can be made in a timely manner. Contact the Accessibility Advisory Coordinator at 905- 980-6000 ext. 3252 or accessibility@niagararegion.ca.