Notice of Public Meeting Proposed By-law Amendment Intention to Establish New Building Fees

Notice of Public Meeting: Proposed Amendment to the Fees & Charges By-law Intention to Establish New Building Fees

In accordance with the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992 Section 7 and The Municipal Act, 2001, the Township of West Lincoln gives notice it will hold a Public Meeting in relation to new building fees and charges for 2026 and the intent to pass an associated by-law.

Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Council Chambers, Township Administration, 318 Canborough Street, Smithville, ON
Virtually via Zoom webinar: Please register in advance by contacting Justin Paylove, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk, contact information below.

Purpose and effect

In accordance with the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992 Section 7 and The Municipal Act, 2001, the Township of West Lincoln hereby gives notice that it intends to approve new building fees and charges for 2026 and to pass an associated by-law.

Notice is further provided that the Township of West Lincoln intends to consider the adoption of updated 2026 User Fees and Charges for various municipal services and activities and for the use of Township property.

Any person wishing to make comments with respect to the building fees and charges or the user fees and charges for 2026, may do so at a Public Meeting scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Township of West Lincoln Municipal Office, Council Chambers, 318 Canborough Street, Smithville, ON.

The By-law proposed to be passed shall establish the rates charged by the Township of West Lincoln for permits for construction, demolition, alterations and repairs, occupancy, lot grading fees within the Township.

For more information

Upon request, any member of the public may obtain additional information at Town Hall, or by contacting:

Ben Agro, Chief Building Official
905-957-3346 ext. 5135
bagro@westlincoln.ca

An information report regarding the proposed revisions will be posted on the Township website, and will be published in the Council meeting agenda package, which will be available on December 5, 2025 after 4 p.m.

To attend the meeting virtually (via Zoom), please register with Justin Paylove, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk.

Justin Paylove, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk
905-957-3346 ext. 5129
jpaylove@westlincoln.ca