Ontario Construction News staff writer
The City of Hamilton is proposing a three per cent increase to existing building permit fees to cover the expected costs of administering and enforcing the Building Code Act, 1992.
The proposed increase will be considered by the Planning Committee at a public meeting on Dec. 1 at 9:30 a.m. at Hamilton City Hall.
A staff report, which includes a draft bylaw, recommends amending the city’s Building Bylaw No. 15-058 to impose the revised fees under Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992.
The proposed changes are subject to public consultation, Planning Committee recommendations and a decision by City Council.
The city will make information available upon request outlining the estimated costs of administering and enforcing the act, as well as the rationale for the proposed fee increase.
Members of the public can submit written comments by email to cl***@******on.ca or by mail to the Legislative Coordinator, Planning Committee, City of Hamilton, 71 Main St. W., first floor, Hamilton, Ont., L8P 4Y5.
Written submissions must be received by noon on Nov. 30. Comments received after the deadline will be included on the Dec. 9 City Council agenda.
Participants can speak at the public meeting either in person or virtually through Webex. Those wishing to make an oral presentation should register through the city’s Request to Speak to a Committee of Council webpage. Registration requests must be received by Nov. 30.
Pre-recorded video presentations are also accepted, with requests due by noon on Nov. 27.
The meeting will be held in a hybrid format at Hamilton City Hall, 71 Main St. W. or watch on the city’s website or YouTube channel.
