Engineering Fees and Applications
Effective January 1, 2010 the following municipal fee information is relevant for Engineering Services (By-law 10, as amended). Unless specified otherwise, applications are to be submitted to the Engineering Department at the above location or mailing address.
Location: 1211 John Counter Blvd.
Mailing Address: 216 Ontario St., Kingston ON, K7L 2Z3
Planning
Tel: 613-546-4291, Ext. 3254
Fax. 613-542-9965
Engineering
Tel: 613-546-4291, Ext. 3130
Fax: 613-542-7880
Please Note Additional fees may be charged by other City of Kingston Departments and/or Government Agencies.
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HOURLY RATES |
FEE |
|---|---|
|
Professional Engineer (per hour) |
$137.50 |
|
Enginnering techncian (per hour) |
$82.00 |
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: (Planning Division) |
FEE |
|---|---|
|
To be submitted to Planning Division |
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Committee of Adjustment Review |
$86.00 |
|
Official Plan Amendment |
$86.00 |
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Zoning By-Law Amendment |
$86.00 |
|
Site Plan Control Minor Application (1 & 2 Family or Group Homes) |
$86.00 |
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Site Plan Control Major Application (This flat fee covers up to 14 hours of review of submitted plans. The applicant will be charged at the hourly rate for any additional hours. Applicant will also cover full cost of any required peer reviews.) |
$720.00 |
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES |
FEE |
|---|---|
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Lot Grading Certificate - first review (Must be applied for within 18 months of issuance of Building Permit) |
No Fee |
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Resubmitted Lot Grading Certificate - previously rejected |
$144.50 |
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Plot Plan Review - initial application (not per unit) |
No Fee |
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Resubmitted Plot Plan - previously rejected |
$86.00 |
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Design Revision |
$720.00 |
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PLAN OF SUBDIVISION DEPOSITS |
FEE |
|---|---|
|
Pre-Submission Consultation |
No Fee |
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Applications with Estimated Construction Cost < $300,000.00 |
$5,000.00 |
|
Applications with Estimated Construction Cost > $300,000.00 |
$10,000.00 |
PLEASE NOTE:
Prior to the applicant executing the Subdivision Agreement, 1% of the value of the estimated construction cost will be collected, less 1/2 of the initial deposit. This 1% fee will cover the review of the draft plan and three (3) engineering reviews of the submitted plans. Any additional engineering reviews will be charged at the applicable hourly rates.
Prior to the applicant receiving their Preliminary Certificate of Underground Approval, 1% of the value of the estimated construction cost will be collected, less the remaining 1/2 of the initial deposit. This 1% fee will cover construction spot inspections. If there are any unusual engineering/construction circumstances, poor construction techniques and/or inadequate inspections by the consultants; upon notification, the applicant will be charged the applicable hourly rates in addition to the 1%.
* The applicant will pay for the full cost of any required peer reviews in addition to the percentage-based fee.
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FEE TYPE |
AMOUNT |
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|---|---|---|
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Entrance |
|
$109.75 + Applicable Tax |
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Encroachment |
Application Fee |
$98.50 + Applicable Tax |
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Annual Fee |
$30.75 + Applicable Tax |
|
|
Canopies |
Application Fee |
$98.50 + Applicable Tax |
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Annual Fee |
$30.75 + Applicable Tax |
|
|
Banners |
Application Fee |
$98.50 + Applicable Tax |
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Utilities Kingston |
$467.50 + Applicable Tax |
|
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Pennants on University Avenue (Administration) |
$98.50 + Applicable Tax |
|
|
Directional Signs |
Application Fee |
$98.50 + Applicable Tax |
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Provision of Sign |
Amount of cost incurred by the City |
|
|
Installation/Maintenance |
Amount of cost incurred by the City |
|
|
Annual Fee |
Nil |
|
|
Historical Marker |
Application Fee |
$98.50 + Applicable Tax |
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Provision of Sign |
Amount of cost incurred by the City |
|
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Installation/Maintenance |
Amount of cost incurred by the City |
|
|
Annual Fee |
Nil |
|
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Publication Boxes |
|
$98.50 + Applicable Tax |
|
Hoarding Covered Ways and Scaffolding |
Application Fee |
$98.50 + Applicable Tax |
|
Daily Occupancy Fee |
$12.07 + Applicable Tax |
|
|
Daily Metered Parking Fee |
As set out in By-law 495 |
|
|
Dumpsters and Other Objects or Equipment |
Application Fee |
$98.50 + Applicable Tax |
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Daily Occupancy Fee |
$12.07 + Applicable Tax |
|
|
Daily Metered Parking Fee |
As set out in By-Law No. 495 |
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Additional Fees (as per section 3.6) |
Management Staff |
$137.50 + Applicable Tax per hour |
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Other Staff |
$82.00 + Applicable Tax per hour |
|
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Oversize Loads |
Single-Trip Permit |
$98.50 + Applicable Tax |
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Annual Permit |
$343.50 + Applicable Tax |
|
|
Municipal Utility Consents |
|
$135.00 |
|
Cut Permits |
|
Contact Engineering for rate information |
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OTHER FEES |
FEE |
|---|---|
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Photocopies, Reports & Studies (price per page) |
$.24 + Applicable Tax |
|
Drawing (printed) |
$12.00 + Applicable Tax |
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Drawing (digital) |
$61.00 + Applicable Tax |
|
Information Search |
Hourly Rates applied after 1st hour |
|
Legal Compliance Letter/Request for Lot Grading Certificate information |
$59.50 |
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Traffic Count (detailed) |
$122.00 + Applicable Tax |
|
Street Closure (Application Fee) |
$228.50 + Applicable Tax |
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Municipal Addressing Blades |
$60.75 + Applicable Tax |
|
Tender Packages (non-refundable) |
$52.25 + Applicable Tax |
PLEASE NOTE:
- Fees are subject to Applicable Tax.
- Fee schedule is for routine (typical) transactions.
- Additional hourly fees may be charged at the discretion of the Director of the Engineering Department, where services extend beyond the scope of regular services.
