What you need to know
Planning application fees cover the cost of reviewing your proposal against the Official Plan, Zoning By-law 2016-040, and provincial guidelines. Fees vary based on the type of application, the size of your property, and the complexity of the review. All fees are set out in the Fees and Charges By-law 2025-151.
How to pay
- Online: Pay securely through the Wrenford ePermit portal when you submit your application.
- In person: Visit the Service Wrenford counter at Wrenford City Hall, 100 Mercer Street.
- By mail: Send a cheque or money order payable to the "City of Wrenford" to Room 310, Wrenford City Hall, 100 Mercer Street, Wrenford, ON N4Q 1A1.
Tip: Applications cannot be processed until the full fee is received. Delayed payment may push back your review timeline.
Fee schedule
Official Plan and Zoning Amendments
- Official plan amendment fee: Calculated based on the scope of the amendment and the number of public meetings required.
- Zoning bylaw amendment fee: Same base rate as the Official Plan amendment fee.
Minor and Development Variance Permits
- Minor variance: $750.00 for a single detached house or duplex; $1,250.00 for other properties.
- Development variance permit: $150.00 for residential; $300.00 for commercial.
Subdivisions
- Minor subdivision fee: For splitting a property into two to four lots.
- Major subdivision fee: For splitting a property into five or more lots.
Development Charges
- Residential development charge: $18,500.00 average for a single detached house.
- Commercial development charge: $32.00 per square metre for general retail and office space.
Additional Charges
- Completeness check fee: $75.00. Applied when an application is returned for missing information before formal review begins.
- Emergency processing surcharge: 25 per cent. Applied to applications requiring immediate attention outside normal business hours.
- Community benefits charge: 2.5 per cent of development value, up to a maximum of $10,000 per dwelling unit.
Processing times and reviews
Planning staff complete an initial completeness check within a set timeframe after receiving your application and payment. If your submission is missing documents, you will receive a letter explaining what is needed. A $75.00 completeness check fee applies if the application is returned for missing information before formal review begins.
Standard processing times vary by application type. Minor variance decisions are typically made at the monthly Committee of Adjustment meeting. Official Plan amendments require a six-to-eight-week staff evaluation, followed by a public hearing.
Refund policy
If you need to cancel or withdraw an application, a refund may be available depending on the review stage. Advertising fees are refunded if an application is withdrawn before the first completeness check. Once a decision has been rendered, no refunds are issued. Contact the Planning Department for details on your specific case.
Contact
For questions about fees, payment methods, or application requirements, contact the Planning Department.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-555-0100
In person: Room 310, Wrenford City Hall, 100 Mercer Street, Wrenford, ON N4Q 1A1