Development Charges

South Frontenac’s current Development Charges By-law 2019-48 was passed by Council on August 6, 2019.

Development charges are how municipalities help cover costs from roads to fire stations to libraries. The purpose of development charges is to recover the growth-related costs of capital infrastructure needed to service new development and redevelopment in the municipality.

2024 Development Charges Background Study

Legislation requires a full background study be prepared when a municipality is proposing to change development charges fees. Watson & Associates prepared a 2024 Development Charges Background Study on behalf of South Frontenac. The study was released on May 16, 2024 and will be available for 60 days before Council considers the new by-law on July 16, 2024.

A public meeting to get input into the by-law will held on June 20, 2024 at 7 pm in Council Chambers at 4432 George Street, Sydenham.

Please contact Development Services at 613-376-3027 or planning@southfrontenac.net if you have questions about the proposed Development Charges By-law or Background Study.