Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 2 Exam Practice

What is a minor variation from a zoning bylaw commonly called?

1. Planning infraction

2. Minor variance

3. Zoning amendment

4. Bylaw variance

5. Planning exception

6. Zoning correction

The correct answer is: Minor variance

A minor variation from a zoning bylaw is commonly called a "minor variance." This term is specific to situations where a property owner seeks permission to deviate slightly from the requirements of a zoning bylaw without needing a full zoning amendment. This process allows for flexibility in situations where strict adherence to the bylaw would cause undue hardship to the property owner. The other options are not correct: - "Planning infraction" is not the correct term for a minor variation from a zoning bylaw. - "Zoning amendment" refers to a more significant change to the bylaw that affects a larger area or classification of properties. - "Bylaw variance" is similar to a minor variance but not the commonly-used term in this context. - "Planning exception" and "Zoning correction" are not standard terms used to describe minor variations from a zoning bylaw in Ontario real estate practices.