Planning Application Fees

Prior to the payment of any application fee, a pre-consultation meeting with City Staff is required.

Once a development application has been submitted and Staff has completed a review of the application(s) and related submission materials, payment of the applicable fees will be required for the application to be considered complete. In some circumstances after-the-fact fees may apply (double the fee).

Application Fees by Category

Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment

Application for Official Plan Amendment

Application Type	Fees
Commercial use where lot area is great than 4,000 sq. m	$9,510
Residential use in excess of 25 dwelling units	$9,510
Other	$7,120
Zoning By-law and/or Official Plan amendment notice sign (single street frontage)	$265
Additional notice signs	$160 per sign
Involving any expansion to the urban boundary	Regular fee and subject to a Cost Recovery Agreement with the City
Application renewal fee (due at each anniversary of the application date until approved or withdrawn)	50% of the applicable fee for a new application

Application for Zoning By-law Amendment

Application Type	Fees
Commercial use where lot area is greater than 4,000 sq. m	$7,020
Residential use in excess of 25 dwelling units	$7,020
Other	$5,880
Other - minor (lot less than 1,000 sq. m or may be applied to condition of consent)	$3,240
Zoning By-law and/or Official Plan amendment notice sign (single street frontage)	$265
Additional notice signs	$160 per sign
Application renewal fee (due at each anniversary of the application date until approved or withdrawn)	50% of the applicable fee for a new application

Combined Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment

Application Type	Fees
Commercial use where the lot area is greater than 4,000 sq. m	$15,040
Residential use in excess of 25 dwelling units	$15,040
Other	$12,160
Zoning By-law and/or Official Plan amendment notice sign (single street frontage)	$265
Additional notice signs	$160 per sign
Involving any expansion to the urban boundary	Regular fee and subject to a Cost Recovery Agreement with the City
Application renewal fee (due at each anniversary of the application date until approved or withdrawn)	50% of the applicable fee for a new application
Review of an application for a Minister's Zoning Order (MZO)	The same fee as otherwise payable for a combined Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application

Application for Site Plan Approval and Amendment

Site Plan Approval

Application Type	Fees
Residential use	$5,660
Commercial or institutional use	$5,660
Industrial or other use	$5,660
All buildings/additions 20 sq. m to 70 sq. m gross floor area	$3,060
All buildings/additions less than 20 sq. m gross floor area	Nil

Application for Amendment to Phased Site Plan

Application Type	Fees
Major revision (engineering review required)	$2,560
Minor revision (engineering review not required)	$1,530
Amendment to site plan agreement	$1,530
Application for site plan undertaking	$2,090

Plan of Subdivision and/or Condominium

Application Type	Fees
Application for subdivision/condominium	$6,690 plus $120 per lot/unit
Request to extend draft plan approval	$2,840
Request to redline draft plan of subdivision – minor (no circulation)	$1,710
Request to redline draft plan of subdivision – major (circulation required)	$2,890
Application for condominium exemption	$5,660
Application for condominium conversion	$5,440 plus $550 per lot/unit
Subdivision/condominium agreement	$7,250
Application for final approval	$2,940
Deeming by-law	$2,380
Pre-servicing agreement	$3,010
Model home agreement	$1,940

Minor Variance and Consent

Applications Type	Fees
Minor variance or permission	$1,320
Minor variance affecting 3 or more lots/blocks in a draft or registered plan of subdivision	$3,150
Minor variance where there is a concurrent or associated Zoning By-law Amendment within the last 2 years	$750
Consent to create new lot (per lot)	$2,840.00 per lot
All other types of consent (lot addition, easement, right-of-way)	$1,600
Combined consent (new lot) and minor variance	$3,630
Combined consent (no new lot) and minor variance	$2,390
Application for validation of title	$1,420
Request for revisions to conditions of consent	$620
Separate consent certificate for retained lands or reissue of consent certificate	$400
Re-application for consent, which conditions lapsed less than one (1) year	$1,030

Other Application Fees

Application Type	Fees
Initial pre-consultation, not involving the development review team (which may be contributed towards an application fee)	5% of the proposed application fees to a maximum of $570
Pre-consultation which are subsequent or with the development review team (which may be contributed towards an application fee)	$570
Telecommunications towers and antennas application	$2,380
Temporary Use By-law	$3,860
Removal of Holding 'H' Symbol	$1,470
Cash-in-lieu of parking	$4,420 per parking space
Application for a Part Lot Control By-law, per block	$5,650

Additional Fees

Application Type	Fees
Zoning and Business Compliance Letters	$290
Cash-in-Lieu Parkland: One-unit dwelling lots Other residential development Non-residential development	$8,490.00 5% of the property value 2% of the property value
Copy of the Official Plan	$160
Copy of the Zoning By-law	$160
Inactive application renewal (excluding Zoning By-law and Official Plan amendment applications)	$800
Additional public meeting, advertising or other City costs arising from revision by applicant to planning application already being processed	$910

Related Development Costs

Planning application fees are separate from development charges, which fund infrastructure such as roads, water and sewer systems.

Tips for Developers

To avoid delays and unexpected costs:

Confirm fees during pre-consultation
Budget for per-lot/unit charges on subdivisions
Anticipate peer review and revision costs
Avoid after-the-fact applications (fees double)
Plan for annual renewal fees on long timelines

Frequently Asked Questions

The following questions provide additional information about planning applications, fees, the approval process and related requirements in Belleville.

Do I need a pre-consultation meeting before applying?

Yes. Most planning applications require a pre-consultation with City staff. This step confirms what you need to submit and helps avoid delays.

How do I submit a planning application?

Submit your application through the City’s online portal. You must include all required forms, drawings, studies and fees identified during pre-consultation.

When is my application considered complete?

Your application is complete when all required information and fees have been submitted. Staff will review your submission and confirm completeness.

How much does it cost to apply?

Fees vary depending on the type of application. The City sets fees annually. Check the current planning fee schedule above before you apply.

What happens after I submit my application?

City staff review your application and circulate it to departments and external agencies. You may be asked to provide more information. Public notice may also be required.

How long does the application process take?

Timelines depend on the application type and complexity:

Minor variance or consent: about 60 days
Zoning bylaw amendment: about 90 days
Official Plan amendment or subdivision: about 120 days

More complex applications may take longer.

Can I change my application after I submit it?

Yes. You can revise your application during the review process. Major changes may require additional review or public notice.

Planning

613-967-3200 ext. 3288
planning@belleville.ca