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Posted inFront Page, Ontario Land Tribunal, Planning and Development

Hamilton Wins $1.3-Million Parkland Fee Case at OLT After Claiming “Billing Mistake”

by Joey Coleman17 hours agoJune 16, 2025

Hamilton initially charged developer $650,000 in parkland fees, then claimed it made a “mistake” and demanded $1.3-million more. The OLT sided with the city, ruling demolition permits trigger higher pre-Bill 23 rates.


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