City Planning Fees Going up

They say you can't fight city hall, that's not true in Kenora, but it will cost you.

The Property and Planning Committee is looking to re-vamp its planning fees.

That includes the costs associated with appealing planning decision to the Ontario Municipal Board.

The Committee is proposing to make the complainant pay for any and all costs associated with a planning appeal to the OMB.

Mayor Dave Canfield says the idea is to deter any frivolous challenges.

Planning Administrator Tara Rickaby says the city has had only two appeals taken to the OMB in the last five years, so its not a very common occurance.