Notice of Public Meeting: Development Charges By-law

Take notice that on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, the Council of The Corporation of the City of Thorold will hold a Public Meeting pursuant to section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, respecting proposed development charge rates and policies to be applied throughout the City.

Development charges are levied against new development, and are a primary source of funding for development-related capital expenditures. The 2024 Development Charges Background Study, is available on the City’s Website.

Council is required under the Development Charges Act, 1997, to hold at least one public meeting to allow the public the opportunity to review and provide comments on the 2024 Development Charges Background Study, related staff reports and the draft development charges By-law.

All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meeting and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed by-law and background study.

The public meeting will be held on:

Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
Council Chambers / Video Conference
Thorold City Hall, 3540, Schmon Parkway, Thorold

Individuals who wish to attend virtually, via Zoom, may contact the City Clerk at clerk@thorold.ca or by calling 905-227-6613 ext. 216. Written submissions will be accepted up until Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4:30 p.m., and can be sent to the City Clerk via email or mail to P.O. Box 1044 Thorold, ON  L2V 4A7.

The Proposed Development Charges By-law will not be considered at this meeting. Details are presented for information only, and the By-law will be presented to Council at a future Council meet.

Matthew Trennum,
City Clerk, City of Thorold