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For the 2023 SVCA Fee Policy and Schedules, as approved at the December 15th, 2022 Board of Directors meeting, click here.

For the Minister's Order document, click here.

 Administration Fee Schedule

 
Administration fee schedule
Administration fee schedule itemsFees (HST extra)
Large Format Scans (per sheet) $20.00
Non-SVCA Material Photocopies (per square foot) $5.00
Laminating (per square foot) $3.50

Meeting Room (Formosa Boardroom) Half day or Evening

$110.00

Meeting Room (Formosa Boardroom) Full Day

$155.00
 Campground Fee Schedule
 
Camping fee schedule
Camping fee schedule itemsFees (Includes HST)
Prime serviced seasonal site $3,089.00
Full serviced seasonal site $2,716.00
Non serviced seasonal site $1,863.00
Monthly full serviced site $970.00
Monthly non serviced site $745.00

Weekly serviced site

$300.00

Weekly non serviced site

$246.00

Daily (overnight) serviced site

$50.00

Daily (overnight) non serviced site

$41.00

Off season daily camping (serviced or non serviced)

$41.00

Reservation fee (non refundable)

$16.20

Cancellation fee/Reservation change fee

$15.00

Youth group camping (person/night)

$7.00

Group camping per night site fee

$110 + $7.00/person

Firewood (bag)

$10.00

Dumping fee

$20.00

Additional overnight vehicle

$13.50

Additional overnight guest (over 12 years of age)

$7.00

Trailer storage (winter)

$250.00

Seasonal vehicle pass/Seasonal visitor fee

$95.00

Overdue accounts/Late payment fee

$75.00 flat fee plus $25.00/week late

Campsite clean up fee

$150.00
 Education Program Fee Schedule
 
Conservation education program fee schedule
Conservation education program fee schedule itemsFees (HST extra)
One staff (half day) $193.00
Two staff (half day) $288.00
One staff (full day) $378.00
Two staff (full day) $553.00
One staff (one hour) $92.00
Summer recreation program (two staff/full day) $642.00

Plus mileage (if applicable)

 
  • Fees only apply to the WREN Educational Program.
  • For more information on our Education Programs, please check out our Education Program page.

 

 

 Forestry Fee Schedule
 
Forestry fee schedule
Forestry fee schedule itemsFees (HST extra)
Professional advice fee - all services - non-refundable $150.00
Forest management planning (MFTIP standards)
Forestry fee schedule itemsFees (HST extra)
Full plan preparation first 100 acres - price per acre $16.00
Full plan preparation acres after 100 - price per acre $8.00
Full plan preparation minimum fee $600.00
Plan upgrade and approval - call for estimate - per hour $90.00
Other services
Forestry fee schedule itemsFees (HST extra)
Marking per acre (includes tendering) minimum $650.00 fee $65.00
Contract management (per visit) minimum $330.00 fee $165.00
Tree prices (per tree)
Forestry fee schedule items Fee (HST extra)
 Handling - Seedlings (per order) $30.00 
 Handling - Landscape (per tree) $2.00 

Red pine, white pine, white or norway spruce, european larch, tamarack, white cedar, hardwoods, speciality orders and landscape stock prices are all subject to availability, variation of price and size between suppliers and will be determined by the manager. 

Tree planting services
Forestry fee schedule itemsFee (HST extra)
Machine planting - per tree - $1,200.00 minimum fee $0.60
Hand planting per tree - $1,000.00 minimum fee $1.00
Vegetation control services
Forestry fee schedule itemsFees (HST extra)
Simazine spraying - per tree - $400.00 minimum fee $0.40
Roundup spraying - per tree - $600.00 minimum fee $0.60
 GIS Fee Schedule
 
Mapping requests
GIS fee schedule itemsFee (HST extra)
Pre-made maps (8.5 by 11 inches) (minimum 3 copies) $19.50
Pre-made maps (11 by 17 inches) (minimum 3 copies) $19.50
Pre-made maps (24 by 36 inches) $48.00
Custom made maps
GIS fee schedule itemsFee (HST extra)
8.5 by 11 inches (PDF only) (minimum one hour) $86.00
11 by 17 inches (PDF only) (minimum one hour) $86.00
24 by 36 inches ($14.25 for printed copy + $10.00 for orthophotography) (PDF only) (minimum 1 hour) $86.00
36 by 48 inches ($28.60 for printed copy + $10.00 for orthophotography) (PDF only) (minimum 1 hour) $86.00
Other sizes ($2.40 per square foot for printed copy + $10.00 for orthophotography if required) $86.00
Shipping and handling
GIS fee schedule itemsFee (HST extra)
Folded maps $9.75
Rolled maps $12.00

Digital Data

GIS fee schedule itemsFee (HST extra)
Minimum fee $66.00
Tile - 20 km by 20 km $100.00
More than 20 tiles $1,728.00
2006 colour, 30 cm resolution - 1 km by 1 km tile $12.00
2006 colour, 30 cm resolution - 20 km by 20 km tile $92.00
2006 colour, 30 cm resolution - entire watershed $370.00
2006 colour, 20 cm resolution - 1 km by 1 km tile $12.00
2006 colour, 20 cm resolution - 20 km by 20 km tile $92.00
2006 colour, 20 cm resolution - entire watershed $370.00
2015 colour, 20 cm resolution - 1 km by 1 km tile $12.00
2015 colour, 20 cm resolution - 20 km by 20 km tile $92.00
2015 colour, 20 cm resolution - entire watershed $370.00
2020 colour, 20 cm resolution (1 km by 1 km tile) $50.00

Fee will apply for all SVCA owned data.  Please contact us for available data sets.

 Horse Camping Fee Schedule
 
Horse camping fee schedule
Horse camping fee itemsFees (includes HST)
Daily (no corrals) $48.00
Daily (2 corrals) $64.00
Daily (Bunkie and 2 corrals) $91.00
   
Weekly (no corrals) $288.00

Weekly (2 corrals)

$384.00

Weekly (Bunkie and 2 corrals)

$546.00

Seasonal (no corrals)

$2,180.00

Day use horse trail pass (per adult)

$9.00

Day use horse trail pass (per family)

$20.00

Season horse trail pass (per family)

$55.00

Season horse trail pass (per individual)

$30.00

Event ring (half day)

$50.00

Event ring (full day)

$100.00

Damage/Cleaning fee

$75.00

Extra guest with horse (per night)

$32.00

Note: There is a fee schedule for seasonal campers who move in part way through the season.

 Planning and Regulations Fee Schedule
 
Application to alter a watercourse
Planning and regulations fee schedule itemsFee
Minor works $493.00
Standard works $850.00
Major works $2,000.00
Complex works $4,007.00
Application to alter a regulated area
Planning and regulations fee schedule itemsFee
Minor works $493.00
Standard works $850.00
Major works $2,000.00
Complex works $4,007.00
Other works
Planning and regulations fee schedule itemsFee
Accessory building $280.00
Secondary building or structure $280.00
Exempt works (no permit or fee required) $0.00
Other permit related fees
Planning and regulations fee schedule itemsFees
Permit renewal (one year extention) and permit amendments $130.00
Municipal projects (including Counties) regular applicable fee
Works commencing without permission (violation) 2 times applicable fee
Property clearance fee $160.00
Rush property clearance fee (less than 5 business days) $275.00
Stormwater management plan review fee per lot or large block (surcharge to change) $135.00
Specific property inquiry (see Note 2 below)
Planning and regulations fee schedule itemsFees
Verbal general response $0.00
File initiation and specific response (see Note 3 below) $116.00
Letter specific response $280.00
Letter specific response and site inspection $493.00
Large development area proposal - greater than 1 ha $920.00
Verification of hazard boundary (including request by CBO) same fee as property inquiries above
Municipal and County inquiries same fee as property inquiries above
Golf course review $2,018.00
Aggregate proposal $4,678.00
Environmental assessment review
Planning and regulations fee schedule itemsFees
Minor $440.00
Major $795.00
New municipal drain review
Planning and regulations fee schedule itemsFees
New Municipal drain review $920.00
Municipal drain maintenance review (no site review) $280.00
Municipal drain maintenance review (site review required) $493.00
Engineering report review
Planning and regulations fee schedule itemsFees
Geotechnical, coastal study, environmental impact study or floodplain analysis, etc. Fee is per report when not accompanied by a planning application or a complex application. $594.00
Other projects
Planning and regulations fee schedule itemsFees
Commercial renewable energy project 2 times applicable permit application review fee
Conservation project (eligible project by others) 1/2 applicable permit application review fee**
Floodplain mapping review fee SVCA engineering consultant fee plus 20%

**"Conservation Project" means a project intended to protect or enhance the natural environment and is proposed by, or is in partnership with, a recognized conservation or environmental organization. Determination of eligible projects is done on a case-by-case basis by Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority.

Map and air photo projects
Planning and regulations fee schedule itemsFees (HST extra)
Photocopies maps/air photos $18.00
Emailed digitized air photos and other map products $41.00
1-9 items - bulk orders for air photos, photobase maps, related map products or large format copies standard fee - no reduction
Over 9 items - bulk orders for air photos, photobase maps, related map products or large format copies standard fee reduced by 10%
Professional services
Planning and regulations fee schedule itemsFees (HST extra)
Professional services fee Rate per hour - payroll costs times 2 plus disbursements
Expert witness fee Rate per hour - payroll costs times 2 plus disbursements
 Notes
  1.  HST is not applicable to Planning fees.
  2. Specific property Inquiry Fee applies to all consultant requests for information.  "Conservation Project" means a project intended to protect or enhance the natural environment and is proposed by or is in partnership with, a recognized conservation or environmental organization.  Determination of eligible projects is done on a case-by-case basis by the SVCA.
  3. If landowner is only seeking to clarify SVCA interest on a property, the $107 file initiation fee may be waived.
Application to alter a watercourse examples 

 

Minor works examples
Pond clean-outs equal to or less than 0.5 ha (1.2 acres); watercourse crossings (such as culverts) with an existing stream channel width equal to or less than 3.0 metres (9.8 feet); maintenance and repair of existing on-stream structures; docks, boathouses and similar structures; streambank works equal to or less than 30.0 metres (98.4 feet) in length; channel clean-outs.
Standard works examples 
Watercourse crossings (above or below the bed) with an existing stream channel width more than 3.0 metres (9.8 feet) but less than 10.0 metres (32.8 feet); streambank works more than 30.0 metres (98.4 feet) but less than 60.0 metres (196.9 feet) in length.
 Major works examples
New ponds; new dams; watercourse crossings (above or below the bed) with an existing stream channel width greater than 10.0 metres (32.8 feet); modifications to existing structures (on-stream or connected to the watercourse) where the dimensions or use change substantially; streambank works that exceed 60.0 metres (196.9 feet) in total linear length.
Complex works examples 
Projects that qualify as ‘Complex Works’ are determined by the SVCA on a project specific basis and generally these projects require more SVCA review than for a typical Major Works project. As a guideline, a Complex Works project has an estimated cost of one million dollars or more, has multiple supporting reports submitted, and/or a relatively large geographical area is involved.
 Application to alter a regulated area (development and or alterations)
 
Minor works examples
Buildings and structures with a floor area equal to or less than 30.0 metres² (322.9 feet²); carports and non-habitable public structures; filling and/or site grading where the total quantity is 23.0 cubic metres (30.1 cubic yards) or more, but less than or equal to 765 cubic metres (1000.6 cubic yards); retaining walls where slope instability is not a significant concern; wetland or area of interference alterations that are linear (e.g. ditches).
Standard works examples 
Buildings and structures with a floor area more than 30.0 m² (322.9 ft²) but equal to or less than 278.9 metres² (3002 feet²); filling and/or site grading where the total quantity is more than 765 cubic metres (1000.6 cubic yards) but less than or equal to 1530 cubic metres (2001.2 cubic yards); retaining walls and similar structures where there is potential for slope instability.
Major works examples 
All buildings and structures with a floor area more than 278.9 metres² (3002 feet²); filling and/or site grading where the total quantity is more than 1530 cubic metres (2001.2 cubic yards).
Complex works examples 
Projects that qualify as ‘Complex Works’ are determined by the SVCA on a project specific basis and generally these projects require more SVCA review than for a typical Major Works project. As a guideline, a Complex Works project has an estimated cost of one million dollars or more, has multiple supporting reports submitted, and/or a relatively large geographical area is involved.
 Definitions
 
Development
Includes new construction, reconstruction, additions, change of use, or increasing the number of dwelling units, for buildings or structures. Also includes placing or removing any material, such as fill or soil, or site grading. (This definition is condensed for the purpose of this Fee Schedule. For the full definition, see the Conservation Authorities Act, Sec (28).)
Floor area 
Floor area is defined as the outside dimensions of the building or structure measured at the floor level nearest to the average surrounding ground surface. Buildings or structures with cantilevered or raised sections are measured at the floor level with the largest area. For a building or structure not completely enclosed by walls, the area is measured assuming total enclosure (except carports and non-habitable public structures which are classified as Minor Works regardless of size).
Accessory building 
Accessory building means a non-habitable, free-standing building that is greater than 10.0 metres² (107.6 feet²) in floor area but less than 30.0 metres² (322.9 feet²). Larger buildings are classified as Standard or Major Works.
Secondary building or structure 
Secondary building or structure means a non-enclosed deck, veranda, or porch.
Filling exempt works
Filling exempt works means fill quantities less than 23 cubic metres, the work is completed within one calendar year, is not an ongoing filling project, the fill is comprised of inert, granular material, will not cause erosion or sedimentation, and is not located on a steep slope, wetland, or dynamic beach.
Conservation project 
Conservation project means a project which the sole intent is to protect or enhance the natural environment and is proposed by, or is in partnership with, a recognized conservation or environmental organization. Determination of eligible projects is done on a case-by-case basis by the SVCA. SVCA projects may or may not be considered a Conservation Project.
Engineering report review 
Engineering report review (Geotechnical, Coastal, Environmental Impact, or Floodplain study etc.) when not accompanied by a planning application or a Complex Application.
 Public Day Use Fee Schedule
 
Public day use fee schedule
Public day use fee itemsFees ( including HST)

Day use fee per adult

$5.00

Day use fee per child

$3.00

Day use fee maximum per vehicle

$13.50

Single vehicle parking fee, per day

$5.00

Single vehicle parking fee, per year

$55.00

Single bus parking fee, per day

$87.25

Cross-country runs (school use)

$3.00

Canoe daily rental at Saugeen Bluffs

$42.00

Canoe rental deposit for Saugeen Bluffs (refundable)

$50.00

Pavilion rental (includes hydro and daily admission) at Durham and Saugeen Bluffs

$150.00

Pavilion rental at Sulphur Spring

$105.00

Sutherland Centre (full day) at Saugeen Bluffs

$170.00

Cancellation fee

$30.00
 Water Management Fee Schedule
 
Water management services fee schedule
Water Management Services Fee ScheduleFees (HST extra)

Streamflow and weather data

$86.00/h
Water quality data $86.00/h

Note: minimum one hour per service.

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