Chapter 18 – Local Government Law

Question 1

Examples of federal law

Examples of local law

Examples of provincial law

Answer 1

Federal law:
Airport
harbours

Local law:
Municipal
Regional (more than one Municipality)

Provincial law: important to understand
Agricultural 
health act
Island trust
Local services act

Question 2

What are the 4 P’s The planning process?

Answer 2

Public
Planner (city)
Profession(als)
Politicians

Question 3

What is the board of variance for?

Answer 3

To determine if the zoning byelaw creates an undue hardship.

A minor variants may be allowed in such circumstances.

(to ask for change to permit) i.e. exception)

Question 4

What are the three parts of the zoning bylaws?

Answer 4

Map

Definition of key terms

Schedule of regulations

Question 5

Density is also known as?

Answer 5

FSR - Floor space ratio

Question 6

What is the rationale of regulation?

Answer 6

Public health and safety

Protect property values

Convenience and appearance

Conserve natural resources

Question 7

Legal non-conforming =

Answer 7

Grandfathered in