Wellington Catholic District School Board

Legislative Authority

Division E of Part IX of the Education Act enables a district school board to pass by-laws for the imposition of education development charges against residential and/or non-residential development if residential development in the area of jurisdiction of the board increases education land costs, and the development requires one or more of the actions set out below and described in section 257.54 of the Education Act:

• the passing of a zoning by-law or an amendment to a zoning by-law
• the approval of a minor variance
• a conveyance of land to which a by-law passed under subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act applies
• the approval of a plan of subpision
• a consent
• the approval of a description under the Condominium Act, 1998
• the issuing of a building permit under the Building Code Act, 1992, in relation to a building or structure.

Only one Education Development Charge is leviable for a development under the provisions of the by-law, and is payable at the time of building permit issuance, even if more than one planning approval is required.

Purpose of Education Development Charges

Education development charges are used to fund the acquisition of school sites, and related costs to accommodate growth-related pupil needs.

2019 EDC Information

This following information summarizes the EDCs imposed by the Upper Grand District School Board and the Wellington Catholic District School Board. This information is intended only as a guide. Interested parties should review the approved by-laws and consult with the municipality in which the development approval is sought, to determine the applicable charges that may apply to specific development proposals.

Current EDC Rates