The appellant appealed the City of Markham's calculation of development charges for 20 disputed units in a residential development, arguing they should be classified as 'Large Apartment' rather than 'Multiple Dwelling Unit'.
The appellant contended that the units' size and servicing needs were akin to apartments and that the charges exceeded the capital costs arising from the increase in need for services.
The Tribunal dismissed the appeal, finding that the built form of the units, which lacked a shared corridor and had separate entrances, caused them to function like ground-related housing.
The Tribunal concluded the units were correctly categorized as 'Multiple Dwelling Unit' under the City's by-law.
