Notice of Passing of a Community Benefits Charges By-law

Notice of Passing of a Community Benefits Charges By-law

On July 8, 2024, the Town of Grimsby passed a Community Benefits Charges By-law No. 24-53, and this By-law applies to developments or redevelopments in Town with buildings or structures of 5 or more storeys, and at least 10 residential units. The Community Benefits Charges will impose a 4% charge on the land value and these charges will fund townwide growth-related capital costs.

Any person or organization may appeal the By-law by filing with the Clerk of the Town of Grimsby on or before Monday, August 19, 2024.

To learn more, visit https://www.grimsby.ca/build-and-invest/building-and-planning/community-benefits-charge/.

The detailed Notice of Passing is included below for reference:

NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF A

COMMUNITY BENEIFTS CHARGES BY-LAW BY

THE TOWN OF GRIMSBY

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Town of Grimsby passed Community Benefits Charges By-law No. 24-53 on the 8^th day of July, 2024, under Section 37 of the Planning Act, 1990.

AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal under Subsection 37(17) of the Planning Act, in respect of the Community Benefits Charges By-law, by filing with the Clerk of the Town of Grimsby on or before Monday, August 19, 2024. A notice of appeal must be submitted setting out the objection to the By-law and the reasons supporting the objection. The appellant is advised to contact the Ontario Land Tribunal to access required forms and applicable Provincial fees.

The charges in the By-law will apply to all development or redevelopment that meets any individual criterion in the Planning Act. The Community Benefits Charges will apply to eligible developments or redevelopment with buildings or structures containing 5 or more storeys and adding at least 10 residential units. The Community Benefits Charges is 4% of the value of land subject to development or redevelopment. The Community Benefits Charges will contribute to Town-wide capital costs for Growth-Related Studies, Parking Services, Bridges, Roads and Active Transportation, CBC Administration, Fire Services, Parkland, Park Development, Community Facilities, Public Art, Heritage and Culture, Climate Change Initiatives, and Affordable Housing.

The Community Benefits Charges imposed under the By-law, came into effect on the 8th day of July, 2024. Copies of the complete Community Benefits Charges By-law are available for examination in the offices of the municipality located at 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby and on the website at www.grimsby.ca.  

For further information, please contact the Clerk’s Office at clerks@grimsby.ca. 

Dated at the Town of Grimsby, 18^th day of July, 2024.

Victoria Steele

Town Clerk

Town of Grimsby

160 Livingston Avenue

Grimsby ON, L3M 0J5