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Cape Breton Regional Municipality
CBRM FEE POLICY: LICENSING
1. LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY
(1) This policy derives its authority from Sections 49(c)(i) and 172(2)(e)(i) of the Municipal
Government Act.
2. PURPOSE
(1) The purpose of this policy is to outline fees for Licences offered by the Planning and
Development Department.
(2) The purpose of this policy is to ensure a fair and consistent approach when setting
parameters for refunding fees for the various services identified in Schedule A.
3. STATEMENTS OF POLICY
(1) The Municipal Government Act provides clear direction for establishing fees for licences,
permits or approvals, including fees for licences, permits and approvals that may be in the
nature of a reasonable tax for the activity authorized or for the purpose of raising revenue,
which fees may be set or altered by the policy.
4. REMISSION OF FEES
(1) If a person submits a written request to withdraw or discontinue an application for a planning
service identified in Schedule A, refunds of application fees are available in accordance with
the following:
(a) For Shared Dwelling Licence Applications (which may or may not include a Land Use By-
law Amendment or Development Agreement):
i. 70% refund within 30 days of licence issuance;
ii. No refund shall be available 30 days after the licence is issued
Approved by Council: May 14, 2024
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Schedule A
Fee Schedule — Shared Dwellings
Category Fee
Shared Dwelling Licence Application $200 Plus, $50/Sleeping
Room*
Shared Dwelling Licence Renewal $100 Plus, $25/Sleeping
Room*
* Only applicable to Shared Dwellings with more than 4 Sleeping Rooms