A Special Council meeting was held on February 6, 2023 to consider the Draft DC by-law. The by-law was approved on February 15, 2023.
Development Charges
Markdale Lagoon Expansion Area - Specific Development Charges Background Study
The Municipality of Grey Highlands has released the Development Charges Background Study prepared in support of a proposed amendment to the Municipality's Development Charges By-law. The Study has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Development Charges Act, 1997 and is available for public review.
The Background Study considers updated wastewater infrastructure requirements associated with growth in Markdale and includes the proposed implementation of an Area-Specific Development Charge for wastewater services in Markdale. The study reflects updated information from the Markdale Wastewater Environmental Assessment, Master Servicing Plan, and revised growth projections.
Public Meeting
Council will hold a statutory public meeting to present the Development Charges Background Study and receive public input on the proposed Development Charges amendment:
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Online (Zoom or Youtube), or Council Chambers, Municipality of Grey Highlands
Location: Online (Zoom or Youtube), or Council Chambers, Municipality of Grey Highlands
Any person may attend the public meeting and make written or oral submissions regarding the proposed Development Charges amendment.
Council Consideration
Following the public meeting and consideration of any submissions received, Council will consider adoption of the proposed Development Charges By-law amendment at its regular meeting:
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Additional information regarding the proposed Development Charges amendment and the supporting Background Study may be obtained from Anna McCarthy treasurer@greyhighlands.ca.
Municipal Development Charges
The Development Charges Act allows for Municipalities to impose development charges on development and redevelopment to pay for development-related capital costs. The study and by-law were prepared in compliance with the Development Charges Act. The by-law to impose development charges was approved by Council on February 15, 2023. The approved rates are indexed annually on the anniversary date of the by-law. Please reference the Development Charges Pamphlet for the rates currently in effect.
Please note that Bill 185 received Royal Assent on June 6, 2024. Therefore with immediate effect the rates are updated to remove the mandatory phase in provision. The rates currently in effect are included in the Development Charges Pamphlet, below.
Development Charges Pamphlet (*for rates in effect from February 15 2026)
Development Charges By-Law 2023-019, as amended
Amendment to Development Charges By-Law, 2024-071
Development Charges Background Study
FIN.24.08 Update to Development Charges as a Result of Bill 185
The Public Meeting, as required under Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, was held on January 18, 2023, and can be viewed here: Public Meeting
There was a Development Charges Public Engagement Session on Monday, January 16th at 5:00pm. Included was a presentation of the DC Background Study and an opportunity for questions. Watch it here.
Expired Development Charges By-law
The Municipality passed By-law 2018-021 Establish Municipal Wide Development Charges on February 7, 2018. The By-Law expired on February 10, 2023.
The 2017 Development Charges Background Study was prepared by DFA Infrastructure.