Sables-Spanish Rivers Township council is undertaking a poll of other municipalities to see how they set their building permit fees following several concerns raised by local residents and business owners.
Council has met with several farmers over the last month including Charlie Smith and John Mooney who both expressed their alarm over what they believe is exorbitant fees.
Township CAO Kim Sloss says the fees were reviewed in 2012 and 2016.
Mayor Leslie Gamble says township staff is polling other communities to see what their fees are for different classes of development and how they are set.
However, he cautions there may not be any changes made.
Council will discuss the poll results at their August meeting.
