Introduction
The Village of Merrickville-Wolford is undergoing the process of a Development Charges (DC) Study, with the intention of considering the implementation of a Development Charges By-law for the municipality.
In 2025, Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. completed a preliminary assessment of Development Charges for the Village of Merrickville-Wolford.
Following the preliminary assessment, Council provided direction to proceed with a formal D.C. Study that would enable the Municipality to implement a D.C. by-law.
At the May 25th, 2026 Regular Council Meeting, Watson & Associates provided Council with an information session regarding Development Charges and the process.
To view the 2 options of the draft Imposition of Development Charges By-law, please view the July 27th Regular Council Meeting Agenda.
Notice of By-law Passage
The Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford passed a municipal-wide Development Charges By-law 45-2026 on the 27th day of July, 2026 under section 2(1) of the Development Charges Act, S.O. 1997 c. 27, as amended.
To view the full Notice of Passage, with the inclusion of the appeal process and the schedules of development charges imposed by the by-law, please view it here: Development Charges Notice of Passage - July 29 2026
To view the By-law, please view it on the By-laws and Policies page on the website or here: Development Charges (45-2026)
What are Development Charges?
Development fees and charges are important funding sources that fund public services and infrastructure required to support new growth.
The purpose of D.Cs is to recover the capital costs associated with residential and non-residential growth within the municipality.
Municipalities are empowered to impose these charges via the Development Charges Act, as amended.
Get In Touch
317 Brock Street West,
P.O. Box 340
Merrickville, Ontario, K0G 1N0
Phone: 613-269-4791
Fax: 613-269-3095
Timeline
DC Study Issued on Municipal Website
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Public Meeting
Monday, June 22, 2026
Scheduled
Public Comment Submission Deadline
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Council Consideration
Monday, July 27, 2026
Council consider approval of DC Background Study and Adoption of new Development Charges By-law.
