Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 2 Exam Practice

What is correct about a vacant lot with insufficient frontage according to zoning bylaws?

1. The owner will not be able to build a home as the property does not meet zoning requirements.

2. If the owner applies to a committee of adjustment, the decision depends on whether the variance is minor.

3. The owner can construct a home, as the variance is less than three feet.

4. The owner may obtain approval from the committee of adjustment based on various planning considerations.

5. The owner needs to appeal to the city council directly for a variance approval.

6. The variance can be ignored if the lot is larger than 5000 square feet.

The correct answer is: The owner may obtain approval from the committee of adjustment based on various planning considerations.

In this case, the correct answer is D. When a vacant lot has insufficient frontage according to zoning bylaws, the owner may seek approval from the committee of adjustment based on various planning considerations. The committee of adjustment has the authority to grant minor variances if certain tests are met, such as ensuring the variance is minor in nature and fits within the general intent and purpose of the zoning bylaws. Option A is incorrect because owners could potentially seek variances through the committee of adjustment. Option B is partially correct, as the decision from the committee of adjustment does indeed depend on whether the variance is minor, but this is not the only factor that determines the outcome. Option C is incorrect because the specific distance of the variance does not automatically determine approval. Option E is incorrect as the committee of adjustment typically handles minor variances, not the city council. Option F is incorrect because variances are not automatically ignored based on the lot size. Each case is reviewed based on its specific circumstances and planning considerations.