Notice of Public Meeting - Building Permit Fee Changes

Brockton Council will be considering the proposed changes to the Municipality’s Building Permit Fees:

• Increasing the fees for Farm Building Permits for purposes of housing livestock to $100 + $0.33 per sq. ft.
• Increasing the fees for Farm Building Permits for purposes other than housing livestock to $100 + $0.28 per sq. ft.
• Increasing the fees for Commercial/Industrial/Institutional Building Permits to $100 + $1.00 per sq. ft.
• Creating a flat fee of $250.00 for Solar Panel Building Permits

The rationale for increasing these fees and creating the new flat fee is due to a recent review of the Municipality’s Building Permit Fees conducted in October 2025. The last review was completed in 2019. Due to expected expenditure increases over the next five years, Council is considering increasing the per square foot rate for new agricultural and commercial/industrial/institutional building permits. Council is also considering addressing a gap in Brockton’s current fee structure by creating a new flat fee for solar panel building permits.

A Public Meeting will be held prior to the Council Meeting.

Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Bruce County Council Chambers (30 Park Street, Walkerton)

The proposal is made in accordance with Section 3 of the Municipality’s Building By-Law 2008-02, Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as amended and Section 1.9.1.2 of the 2024 Building Code Compendium. Once enacted by Council, the amending By-Law would increase the fees currently contained in Schedule “A” of the Municipality’s Building Permit Fees By-Law 2019-147 and Schedule “C” of the Municipality’s Fees and Charges By-Law. The proposed change is to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Individuals interested in addressing Council, or making a submission on this item are encouraged to register as a delegation by contacting Fiona Hamilton, Director of Legislative and Legal Services (Clerk) at 519-881-2223 Ext. 124 or by email by Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

Any person may request a copy of the report to be presented and/or may request an estimate of the cost of administering or enforcing the Building Code Act, the amount of the change of the existing fee, and the rationale for the change in the fees at no cost. If you would like to obtain a copy of the report, or have any questions about the By-Law, or its effect, please contact Dominic Paquette, Acting Chief Building Official at 519-881-2223 Ext. 130 or by email.

Thank you,

Municipality of Brockton Building Department
Dated: October 27, 2025