Development charges should be taken into consideration in the planning of any residential or non-residential project.
Detailed below are some of the key characteristics of development charges and the manner in which they are calculated, imposed and collected.
What are development charges?
Development Charges (DCs) are the primary way for Ontario municipalities to raise funds for required services and infrastructure improvements resulting from development. The charges are intended to facilitate development by providing a method to finance capital projects related to roads, drainage, sewers, water and parkland.
DCs allow monies to be pooled from many developers so that funds can be raised to construct the necessary services in an equitable manner. Every development application is evaluated to determine to what extent development charges are applicable.
Area Specific Development Charges - Queensway East and West Service Area
Notice of Development Charges By-law Passage- Area Specific Development Charges The Queensway East and West Service Area Bylaw
- Development Charge Background Study for The Queensway East and West Service Area - September 14 2018
- Area Specific Development Charge Background Study Report - CS-2018-0041
- Development Charge Background Study 2018 Advertisement
- Development Charge Presentation
- Area Specific Development Charge Report Study By-law
Summary of Development Charge Rates
- Schedule of Development Charge Rates - Effective November 8 2018
- Schedule of Development Charge Rates - Effective September 26 2018
- Schedule of Development Charge Rates - Effective August 1, 2018
- Schedule of Development Charge Rates - Effective July 1, 2018
- Schedule of Development Charge Rates - Effective November 8, 2017
- Schedule of Development Charge Rates - Effective October 1 2017
- Schedule of Development Charge Rates - Updated July 20, 2017
- Schedule of Development Charge Rates - Effective June 17, 2017
Development Charges Pamphlet
2016 Development Charges Background Study and By-Law
- 2016 Development Charges Background Study and By-Law
- Ontario Municipal Board Decision dated July 17, 2017
- Hemson - Georgina Development Charges - Staff Consolidation August 2016
- Notice of Development Charges By-law 2016 Passage
- Bylaw 2016-0054 Imposing Development Charges Adopted By Council June 22, 2016
- Staff Report to Council June 22, 2016 Development Charges Background Study and By-law
- Hemson - Georgina Public Meeting - May 25, 2016
- Public Notice of Propsed By-Law Adoption on June 22, 2016
- Notice of Public Meeting - Proposed Development Charges - May 25, 2016
- Hemson - Georgina Development Charges Open House Presentation - April 26, 2016
- Notice of Open House Development Charges - April 26, 2016
- 2016 Development Charges Background Study - Released April 22, 2016
- Staff Report to Council March 23, 2016 - Draft Development Charges Background Study 2016
- Hemson Georgina Council Info Session March 25 2016
Provincial Legislation
The material provided on this page is intended only as a guide. Applicants should review the approved by-law and consult with the Town of Georgina’s Zoning Examiners to determine the charges that may apply to specific development proposals. Please contact the Building Division via phone 905-476-4301 or email to building@georgina.ca with any questions.