Chapter 18 - Local Government Law Flashcards
Local Government Law
Name three key permits relating to the development of property.
Name three key permits relating to the development of property.
- Development permits,
- Development variance permits,
- Temporary use permits.
Common restrictions contained in a zoning bylaw include set-back and height requirements for buildings on a given lot.
(1) True
(2) False
Common restrictions contained in a zoning bylaw include set-back and height requirements for buildings on a given lot.
Answer: True
Municipalities have the power to require that all business within the municipality obtain business licenses, and may regulate how businesses are operated.
(1) True
(2) False
Answer:
(1) True. Municipalities may regulate business operations through licensing bylaws.
What is zoning?
Answer:
Zoning is the division of a region into separate districts with different regulations for land use.
Johnny began operating a dog kennel on his property in 1990, a time when the zoning bylaws allowed for such activity. The zoning bylaw has since been amended so that operating a dog kennel is no longer permissible. Johnny’s continued use of his property as a kennel is known as a ___________ __________ _____.
Johnny began operating a dog kennel on his property in 1990, a time when the zoning bylaws allowed for such activity. The zoning bylaw has since been amended so that operating a dog kennel is no longer permissible. Johnny’s use of his property as a kennel is known as a legal non-conforming use.
What is a development variance permit?
A development variance permit is a type of development approval given by a municipal council or regional district to vary the provisions of a bylaw for a specific parcel of land.
A particular level of government’s general power to exercise authority over persons and things located within its territory is known as its ___________.
A particular level of government’s general power to exercise authority over persons and things located within its territory is known as its jurisdiction.
________ ____ _______ are charges that may be payable by a developer of land to a local government in order to raise funds for the cost of construction, replacement and expansion of key municipal infrastructure components.
Development cost charges
are charges that may be payable by a developer of land to a local government in order to raise funds for the cost of construction, replacement and expansion of key municipal infrastructure components.
The Heritage Conservation Act can apply to a property even if it has not been formally designated as a heritage site.
(1) True
(2) False
Answer:
(1) True. For example, entire neighbourhoods may be classified in a local government’s official community plan as a “Heritage Conservation Areaâ€, which may not be indicated on the certificate of title of a property.
In British Columbia, local governments retain the ability to regulate the form of secondary suites through the zoning power.
(1) True
(2) False
In British Columbia, local governments retain the ability to regulate the form of secondary suites through the zoning power.
Answer: True
A(n) ________ ______ ________ is a committee made up of volunteer members of the public who advise the local government on planning and land use related matters.
A(n) ________ ______ ________ is a committee made up of volunteer members of the public who advise the local government on planning and land use related matters.
Answer:
advisory planning commission
A(n)_______ _____ _____ is a high level, long-term plan intended to guide the direction of development and growth of a local government.
A(n)_______ _____ _____ is a high level, long-term plan intended to guide the direction of development and growth of a local government.
Answer:
official community plan
Name four key objectives of planning controls at the local government level.
Name four key objectives of planning controls at the local government level.
Answer:
- public health and safety;
- protection of property values;
- efficiency, convenience, and appearance; and
- conservation of natural resources
What are the three different levels of local government created by the Local Government Act?
What are the three different levels of local government created by the Local Government Act?
Answer:
- regional districts,
- municipal governments, and
- local improvement districts
A _______ is a law of local authority, sometimes known as an ordinance.
Answer:
A bylaw is a law made by a local authority, sometimes known as an ordinance.
