2 Characteristic of Mass Haul Diagram Figure 1 1. The ordinate at any station along the curve in mass haul diagram represent the soil volume accumulation to that point. 2. The maximum ordinate (+) shows a change from cut to fill as one continues along the centre-line from a randomly assumed origin. The minimum ordinate (-) shows a change from fill to cut.
DEFINITION of 'Impact Fee'. A fee imposed on property developers by municipalities for the new infrastructure that must be built or increased due to new property development.
The Planning Department has different types of fees based on the scope of your project. Some Building Permit fees (e.g. New Constuction fees, Change of Use fees, or Alteration fees) are based on the construction cost of your project. We have helpful handouts to help you estimate the Planning Department's fees for your project: Fee Schedule, look under Building Permit Applications.