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Summary of Park Fees Relating to the Development Process
Parkland Levies
In new developments or redevelopments, developers and builders will be required to either set aside a certain amount of land for parkland (parkland dedication) or alternatively they pay cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication. When they pay the fee in lieu of parkland dedication, the fee is called a Parks Levy Fee. These fees are paid prior to the issuance of the first building permit. Parks Levy Fees as set out below are a percentage of the market value of the development lands. (The Real Estate Unit of Facilities & Real Estate does the appraisal to determine the market value and the fee payable. There is also a fee for the appraisal.)
| Parkland Dedication (District Specific) |
Up to 1 ha/300 units
(Alternate rate)
Residential = 5%
Commercial = 2%
Industrial = exempt
Alternative Rate = varies and is area/site specific
(refer to new Official Plan)
Planning Act S. 42, 51, 53
Specific By-Law Authorities and Effective Date |
Applicant incurs legal fees and land transfer taxes on all parkland dedications to the City.
Development Applications Supervisors
North York District
(395-7899)
Etobicoke-York District
(394-8515)
Scarborough District
(396-4495)
Toronto & East York District
(392-8466) |
Required:
Prior to issuance of first above-grade permit or prior to Subdivision Registration or timing specified in an agreement. |
| Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication (District Specific) |
Appraised value of land/
Planning Act, Municipal Act Official Plans, By-laws:
East York By-law 112-97
Etobicoke By-law 1993-23
North York By-law 30152
Scarborough By-law 20512
Toronto - Chapter 165 under the Toronto Municipal Code
York By-law 13-83
Payment by Certified Cheque
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Appraisal by Real Estate Services. Recently harmonized payment timing.
Development Applications Supervisor
North York District
(395-7899)
Etobicoke York District
(394-8515)
Scarborough District
(396-4495)
Toronto & East York District
(392-8466)
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Required:
Prior to issuance of first above-grade permit or as specified in an agreement. |
| Cash in Lieu (District Specific) |
| Specific By-Law Authorities and Effective Date |
Toronto East York District:
Cashier-Building Division, Customer Service
Appraisal generated as part of the building permit process
Scarborough District:
Customer Service, Toronto Building
Planner generates the request for appraisal. Appraisal request not part of the building permit process.
North York District:
Parks and Recreation Planner-Development & Infrastructure Management, Planning, Design & Development
Or
Customer Service, Toronto Building
Etobicoke-York District:
Parks and Recreation Planner-Development & Infrastructure Management, Planning, Design & Development
Or
Customer Service, Toronto Building
Planner generates the request for appraisal. Appraisal request not part of the building permit process.
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| When is Payment Required? |
| Base Park Improvement Security (Citywide)
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Amount to cover cost of bringing dedicated land to base park level i.e. grading, sod, services to property line, fencing.
List applicable authority, i.e. agreement, by-law (site specific if applicable) and Effective Date.
Standard form LOC or Certified Cheque
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Land Acquisition and Development Applications Supervisor
North York District
(395-7899)
Etobicoke York District
(394-8515)
Scarborough District
(396-4495)
Toronto & East York District
(392-8466)
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Required prior to:- Subdivision Registration
- Site Plan Agreement registration
- Release of building permit
Post completion subject to Certification of Completion by applicant's Landscape Architect. Partial releases available.
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| Above Base Park Improvement Security
(Citywide)
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As per subdivision or Section 37 agreement or negotiated as a percentage of the parks component of development charges.
List applicable authority, i.e. agreement, by-law (site specific if applicable) and Effective Date.
Standard form LOC or Certified Cheque
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Development Applications Supervisor
North York District
(395-7899)
Etobicoke York District
(394-8515)
Scarborough District
(396-4495)
Toronto & East York District
(392-8466)
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Required prior to:
- Subdivision Registration
- Site Plan Agreement registration
- Section 37 Agreement registration
- release of building permit
Post completion subject to Certification of Completion by applicant's Landscape Architect. Partial releases available. |
Parkland Occupation Permit
If the developers and builders require occupation of proposed or existing Park for construction staging, they would be required to enter into a Park Occupation Permit with the Planning, Design and Development Unit of Parks, Forestry and Recreation. The permit will outline the details of the park occupancy, restoration and associated fees. The terms of the permit shall be to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation. The rate is negotiated sometimes through the assistance of Facilities and Real Estate.
| Park Occupation Fee (Citywide)
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Lease based on market value of area to be used.
List applicable authority, i.e. agreement, by-law (site specific if applicable) and Effective Date.
Payment by Certified Cheque
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Market value established by Parks and Rec., Business Services and Development Applications Supervisor.
North York District
(395-7899)
Etobicoke York District
(394-8515)
Scarborough District
(396-4495)
Toronto & East York District
(392-8466)
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Notice of Condition of Planning Approval. Negotiated prior to building Permit release. May be a monthly or flat fee.
Applies when Park land used for construction staging, or sales office.
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Limiting Distance Agreement
If the development is adjacent to an existing park or new proposed park the developer or builder should be aware that prior to the issuance of any building permits, if required, they may need to enter into a Limiting Distance Agreement with the City to achieve the required building setback with respect to the Ontario Building Code. This relates to provisions in the Ontario Building Code regarding percentage of window openings and minimum distances between buildings to prevent fire spread. Compensation to the City for the use of a portion of the City parkland to satisfy the Ontario Building Code requirement will be required under the Limiting Distance agreement.
| Compensation for entering into a Limiting Distance Agreement
(Citywide)
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One time fee based on market value.
List Authority or Official City Policy allowing you to enter into an agreement and Effective Date.
Payment by Certified Cheque
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Market value established by Real Estate Services.
North York District
(395-7899)
Etobicoke York District
(394-8515)
Scarborough District
(396-4495)
Toronto & East York District
(392-8466)
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Required prior to:
- Subdivision Registration
- Site Plan Agreement registration
- Section 37 Agreement registration
- release of building permit
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