This charge is applied to all newly created dwelling units, regardless of the school support and is due and payable at the time the Building Permit is issued The Township is obligated to comply with this Development Charges By-law. A funds collected as the result of issuing building permits will be forwarded by the Township of Malahide to the London District Catholic School Board. Any building or construction alteration for property located in the flood fringe and floodway zone require permits from both the Catfish Creek Conservation Authority and the Township of Malahide. The decision of the Chief Building Official, Mr. John Ungar, in regard to estimated costs on all construction shall be final. The Building Permit becomes void if construction is not started within 6 months of date of issue and completed within a year.
Fees are non-refundable.
The permit is based upon the value of the work. In general, the Development Charges By-law applies to new dwellings, new commercial, industrial or institutional uses or the expansion of existing uses. Farm buildings, including barns, kilns, etc. are exempt from the by-law. In addition lands owned by the Township of Malahide, County of Elgin or a Board of Education are exempt from Development Charges.