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Wednesday, 12 March 2025 09:41

Commissioner of Oaths

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The Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act allows Municipal Clerks and other Officials to take various types of declarations and to administer oaths. Documents requiring a Commissioner of Oaths and Affidavits can be commissioned at the Township Office. The request for Commissioner of Oaths service must be made by the same individual taking the oath and signing the document. There is no fee for the Township's Commissioner of Oaths service.

You are not required to book an appointment for a Commissioner of Oaths; however, walk-in appointments are based on availability of the Commissioner.  Complete your document before visiting the Township Office, but DO NOT sign the affidavit section of the document.  The Commissioner of Oaths will witness the signature(s) of person(s) who are affirming/declaring the contents of a document to be true. 

In the presence of the Township's Commissioner, you must:

  • present your completed document
  • present one piece of original and valid government-issued identification showing your name, photo and signature (photocopies, scanned copies and pictures on electronic devices will not be accepted)
  • additional identification pertaining to other individuals included in the affidavit (as required)
  • sign the affidavit section of the document in the presence of the Commissioner

 

There is no guarantee that a document can be commissioned until it is seen by the Commissioner. The Townships's Commissioner of Oaths reserves the right to refuse commissioning services of ANY document.

 

 

 

Notary Public

A Commissioner of Oaths is not a "Notary Public". If your document is required to be signed by a Notary Public, you must contact a lawyer and/or Notary Public. 

Wednesday, 14 February 2024 15:30

Township Forms

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Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy Act

This act applies to local government institutions, including municipalities; police services boards, school boards, conservation authorities, boards of health and transit commissions. It requires that local government institutions protect the privacy of an individual’s personal information existing in government records. It also gives you the right to request access to municipal government information, including records, containing your personal information.

Request Form

As a resident, there are methods available to request information informally without creating an official MFIPPA request. The Township recommends that residents approach staff members to discuss any request for information prior to filing a formal request for information. 

Read The Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy Act

Thursday, 16 December 2021 16:22

Land Use & Planning

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The Planning Department establishes policies, regulations and standards guiding land use and development in the Township of Montague and ensures compliance with provincial building regulations.

The Planning Department deals with all matters that fall under the Planning Act including plans of subdivisions, consents, official plan amendments, zoning by-law amendments, minor variances, and site plan control.

Download a Land-Use Planning and Development Pamphlet

Download a Planning/Development Application

Applications and Fees

ITEM/DESCRIPTION

COST

Zoning Certificate

$50.00

Consent Application – Township Fee

$400.00 for the first lot

$100.00 for subsequent lots on same landholding

Minor Variance Application (Committee of Adjustment)

$750.00 fee

Site Plan Agreement

$500.00 fee + $250.00 deposit

Site Plan Amendment

$250.00 fee + $250.00 deposit

Development Agreement

$250.00 fee + $250.00 deposit

Subdivision Agreement

$2,500.00 fee + $500.00 deposit

Rezoning Applications

$750.00 fee

Official Plan Amendment Applications

$1,000.00 fee

Lifting of Holding Provision $300.00 fee
Deeming By-law $300.00 fee
Other Staff time for technical document review and on-site attendance $50.00/hour
Additional assistance prior to complete application submission beyond initial inquiry and one pre-consultation $50.00/hour

 

Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Fees

Development Type Cash-in-Lieu Amount
Commercial or Industrial land uses 2% of appraised value
Residential and all other land uses, including Institutional 5% of appraised value
For each new undeveloped lot created through Consent (severed or retained) upon which a residential use would be permitted $1,000.00 per lot

 

NOTE:

The Fees listed above are non-refundable, administrative charges for all planning applications and services.

Deposits are utilized to pay for all charges incurred by the Township on behalf of the applicant (ie, document registration, advertising).  The balance of any deposits held by the Township will be returned to the applicant upon completion of the file, without interest, less any expenses incurred.

If the amount of the deposit held by the Township is deemed insufficient to cover the incurred costs, the applicant will be required to reimburse the Township, or the amount owing will be collected by the Township pursuant to the remedies available to it by law.

For more information on:

Friday, 19 July 2019 16:24

Roads

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The Montague Township Public Works department is responsible for the maintenance of the 158.05 kilometers of road in the Township as well as drains, culverts, waste management, roadside mowing, and general maintenance.

Our after-hours emergency line for downed trees and roadway obstructions is: 613-284-1401

For information relating to County Roads, please call Lanark County Public Works at 613-267-1353

For information relating to Provincial Roads (Highway 15), please call the Ministry of Transportation at 1-888-362-1770

 

Friday, 19 July 2019 16:16

By-Law Enforcement & Animal Control

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Montague's By-Law Enforcement/Animal Control Office is run on a contractual basis by Municipal Law Enforcement Services (MLES). If you would like to report any infractions, property standards issues, or loose dogs, please contact MLES directly at 613-809-7048 or email bylaw.mles@gmail.com

By-Laws

The Township of Montague wishes to make the community safe, healthy and enjoyable place for all residents and those who visit the community. The Township has put in place various by-laws and regulations to encourage residents and businesses to be responsible and respectful of their neighbours and to contribute to the health and safety of our community.

The by-laws published on the Montague website are updated from time to time and are intended for information and general research purposes only. We cannot guarantee their accuracy or completeness as it is updated on an ongoing basis. A copy of the latest or final signed version of the by-law with the text and maps are available from the local Municipality by contacting the Township Clerk.

Commonly Requested By-Laws

Policies

The Township has put in place various policies and regulations to be able to serve the community as best it can, and make the community as safe and inclusive as possible.

The policies published on the Montague website are updated from time to time and are intended for information and general research purposes only. We cannot guarantee their accuracy or completeness as it is updated on an ongoing basis.

Commonly Requested Policies

Thursday, 18 July 2019 15:11

Construction & Renovation Projects

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The building department is responsible for dealing with all applications and ensuring compliance under the Ontario Building Code. 

Thursday, 18 July 2019 12:56

Taxes & Utilities

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Taxation

Property taxes are the major source of revenue for the Township. The base for property taxation is the assessment roll, which defines classes and the types of properties subject to taxation. The assessment roll comes from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). Information included in the roll is then used to determine tax rates and to levy taxes. Your property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of your property and the combined municipal, County (Upper Tier) and education rates. Tax rates are determined and taxes levied after Council adopts an annual budget of estimated revenues and expenditures. The final budget document for 2024 can be found here.

Water and Sewer

Water and sewer services are provided to most of the township by private wells and septic systems. However, for those living in the Atironto subdivision on the border of Smiths Falls, water and sewer services are provided by the Town of Smiths Falls. Those residents are then billed by Montague Township for the services.  Bills are sent out every two months. The approved water and sewer budget for 2024 can be found here

Utility Fee Schedule (bi-monthly)
Atironto - Water & Sewer Rates Effective January 1, 2024
Atironto - Water & Sewer Rates Effective January 1, 2024
Base Water$98.96
Consumption - Water (per cubic metres)$2.176
Base Sewer$93.94
Consumption - Sewer (per cubic metres)$2.275
Rideau - Water & Sewer Rates Effective January 1, 2024
Base Water$146.31
Consumption - Water (per cubic metres)$ 1.978
Base Sewer$146.35

Weekly testing is done for residents who are on the Montague Township distribution system. The Township of Montague has contracted the services of Caduceon Environmental Laboratories in Kingston to perform the testing of Heterotrophic Plate Count, Total Coliform and E. coli.

Any Resident who would like their water tested can come out to the Township Office and pick up sample kit. All samples must be returned to the Health Unit located at 25 Johnston St, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 0A4 between Monday and Thursday.

Hydro

Hydro One provides all hydro facilities to the Township. For all inquiries visit their website at hydroone.com or 1-877-955-1155.

Natural Gas

The Township of Montague has service for natural gas through Enbridge. They can be contacted at 1-877-362-7434 or by visiting their website at enbridge.com.

Wednesday, 17 July 2019 15:56

Emergency Services

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In an Emergency, always call 9-1-1

  • No Burn Ban in Effect 

    There is no burn ban in effect. It is legal to burn outdoors according to the by-law and the Ontario Fire Code. As always, be careful and take precautions to ensure both your safety and the safety of those around you when managing a fire.

    When you plan to have an Open-Air burn, you MUST activate your burn permit online or by calling 1-833-856-5777. These permits will be numbered #OAB-2025-XXX.

    Permits numbered RES-2025-XXX do NOT need to activate their permit prior to burning.

Fire protection in the Township is provided by the Montague Township Volunteer Fire Department headed up by Fire Chief Miles Greer. The Department is made up of 28 volunteer firefighters. In addition to providing fire services to Montague, the Department also participates in the Lanark County Mutual Aid program whereby municipalities can call on the services of neighboring fire departments to help them out in an emergency.

Become a Volunteer Firefighter!

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter, please fill out an application and provide a resume. 

MFD Recruitment Package

The application and resume can be dropped off at the Township Office (6547 Roger Stevens Dr.) or e-mailed to the Fire Chief.

Please be advised that the Chief Fire Official has the authority to enforce the Fire Code within his or her jurisdiction and should be contacted prior to implementing any opinion expressed here.

 Emergency: 911

For non-emergencies: 1‑888‑310‑1122

O.P.P. East Region Headquarters, 525 Queen St, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 5K8

CSWB PlanClick to open the documentPolicing in Montague Township is provided by the O.P.P. on a contractual basis.

Wednesday, 17 July 2019 14:12

Report a Problem

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To report a problem or issue to the Township, please download the fillable PDF form below and email the completed form to admin@township.montague.on.ca

Tuesday, 16 July 2019 15:45

Garbage & Recycling

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Montague runs a curbside collection program through Glenview Iron and Metal (GIM) for garbage pickup and Emterra Group for recycling pickup.  Make sure you put your garbage and recycling at the curbside by 7:00 am on the scheduled day of collection. Only household garbage will be collected on pickup days.

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Township of Montague

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P.O. Box 755
Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4W6

Phone: 613‑283‑7478
Email: admin@township.montague.on.ca

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