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Consultation has concluded
The Town is undertaking its Development Charges Background Study to develop the 2019 to 2029 growth-related capital program, which will establish proposed rates for development charges.
Want to get involved? Is it important to you that growth pays for growth? If so, then we want your input!
Please consider attending any of the meetings or sign up for project updates on this page.
You can provide your thoughts and feedback in our Discussion Forum below, and also provide your feedback at our Public Engagement Meeting at the Midland Public Library on October 9, and the Statutory Public Meeting at Council on November 6.
The Town is undertaking its Development Charges Background Study to develop the 2019 to 2029 growth-related capital program, which will establish proposed rates for development charges.
Want to get involved? Is it important to you that growth pays for growth? If so, then we want your input!
Please consider attending any of the meetings or sign up for project updates on this page.
You can provide your thoughts and feedback in our Discussion Forum below, and also provide your feedback at our Public Engagement Meeting at the Midland Public Library on October 9, and the Statutory Public Meeting at Council on November 6.
We want your feedback on the Development Charges Background Study and the Draft Development Charges By-law. Please make sure you review the study so you understand what this document is about and what is being proposed.
You can also provide your feedback at our Public Engagement Meeting at the Midland Public Library on October 9, and the Statutory Public Meeting at Council on November 6.
Development Charges Background Study 2019 has finished this stage
In February 2019 the Town engaged Hemson Consulting Ltd. to prepare the new Development Charges Background Study.
Study Preparation
Development Charges Background Study 2019 has finished this stage
The consultant is preparing the draft Background Study. Once complete the draft will be published September 6, 2019 and the public engagement and commenting period will begin.
Draft DC Background Study Released - September 6, 2019
Development Charges Background Study 2019 has finished this stage
September 6, 2019 - the draft study is posted for public review.
DC By-law (Draft) Posted - October 2, 2019
Development Charges Background Study 2019 has finished this stage
Draft DC By-law is required to be posted two weeks prior to the Public Meeting.
Public Engagement - October 9, 2019
Development Charges Background Study 2019 has finished this stage
This public engagement meeting at the Midland Public Library will include a presentation of the draft study and proposed development charges rates followed by a Q & A period.
Statutory Public Meeting - November 6, 2019
Development Charges Background Study 2019 has finished this stage
This meeting is required under the Development Charges Act to provide the public the opportunity to make formal comments on the draft study and proposed development charges rates.
DC By-law Passage - November 20, 2019
Development Charges Background Study 2019 is currently at this stage
Development Charges rates and by-law will be presented at Council on November 20, 2019.
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