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Development charges
Development charges provide for the recovery of growth-related capital expenditures from new development. The current Development Charges By-law provides for the growth-related capital cost recovery for nine service components – roads, fire protection, library, transit, administration, parks, recreation, other transportation and an area-specific charge for stormwater management monitoring (only applicable to development occurring in the Sherwood Survey Secondary Planning Area – Phase 2).
Development Charges Act, 1997
The new Development Charges Act, along with regulation O.Reg. 82/98, provides authority that is more restrictive for municipalities to impose charges for development. The new Development Charges Act:
- Limits the amount of capital costs to be included in calculating development charges by excluding certain services and by restricting others to only 90% recovery of the capital cost
- Imposes a quality and quantity standard for municipalities to ensure that capital projects do not exceed historic municipal expenditures and service levels
- Legislates certain exemptions from development charges (ex. 50% industrial expansion exemption)
Town of Milton Development Charges
A Development Charges Background Study was completed in 2004:
Development Charge Background Study
Development Charge Background Study - Addendum
Council passed the Town of Milton’s current Development Charges By-law #046-2004 on June 28, 2004. This by-law imposes residential development charges (calculated on the number and type of units) and non-residential development charges (calculated per square metre of total floor area of the building) upon all lands within the boundaries of the Town of Milton. Development charges applicable to residential and non-residential development are calculated, payable and collected as of the date a building permit is issued. The Roads and Stormwater Management Monitoring service components, where applicable, are payable prior to the execution of the subdivision agreement.
Development Charges By-law
For current residential and non-residential development charge rates, please refer to the following:
Residential rates
Non-residential rates
Additional information
Frequently asked questions about Town development charges
** The information contained herein is intended only as a guide. Applicants should review the approved by-law(s) and consult with the Town of Milton Corporate Services Department to determine the applicable charges that may apply to specific development proposals.**
Do farms pay development charges?
Farms do not pay non-residential development charges, provided they meet the Town's requirements for a "bona fide farm use” and that the landowner(s) agree to enter into a Waiver Agreement with the Town. Farms would be required to pay residential development charges for new residential development.
Do private schools pay development charges?
Yes, private schools pay development charges.
Are all church buildings exempt from development charges?
Only the portion used for religious purposes is exempt from development charges, such as that portion which is exempt from taxation under the Assessment Act. (Note: Gift shops and meeting rooms, which are often rented out, are required to pay development charges).
What rate would a mobile home pay?
A mobile home is considered an accessory dwelling and would pay the Special Care/Special Need Dwelling rate.
What rate would a Granny Flat pay?
A granny flat is considered an accessory dwelling and would pay the Special Care/Special Need Dwelling rate.
What rate would a condominium pay?
The ownership of a structure does not determine the rates of development charges collected. The rates would depend on the type of units built, by referring to the Development Charges By-law definitions.
What rate would hotels and motels pay?
Because they are not dwellings, hotels and motels would pay the non-residential development charge rates.
What rate would nursing homes or retirement homes pay?
A nursing home or retirement home, as defined in the by-law, would pay the Special Care/Special Need Dwelling rate.
What about permits that have been applied for but not issued when the development charge rates change?
The rate in effect at the time the building permit is issued is the rate that must be paid.
Can non-residential development charges be deferred?
These charges can be deferred for the Town and Region, but not for the School Boards.
Are development charges applicable on the replacement of buildings or structures that have been demolished or destroyed by fire?
A credit will be provided against development charges owing where buildings or structures have been demolished to permit the redevelopment of the property. This credit is limited to demolitions that occur within four years of the redevelopment for the Town, two years for residential redevelopment five years for non-residential redevelopment for the School Boards and within 10 years of the redevelopment for the Region. The credit is based on the number and type of residential units demolished and/or the total floor area and type of non-residential building or structure demolished. The applicant must obtain a Demolition Permit from the Town of Milton Building Department in order to be eligible for the demolition credit. (Note: School Boards do not provide credit for demolitions that involve the replacement of a residential unit with non-residential development or vice versa.)
Are development charges ever refunded?
Development charges are only refunded in the following instances:
- If the amount owing has been charged incorrectly
- If there was an error in the application of the Development Charges By-law
- Where a credit was available and was incorrectly determined
Note:
The development charges would only be refunded by Council direction or under an Ontario Municipal Board order.
For more information on this topic, please contact us at: economicdevelopment@milton.ca
or by calling: 905-878-7252 ext 2103
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