Module 5 Flashcards
Conservation authority can acts as the
technical advisor to the municipality (for severances)
Grant permits that contain conditions aimed at protecting endangered wildlife
Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry
If a woodlot is at least 10 acres w/ certain # and size of trees, the property could quality for
reduced prop tax under the managed forest tax incentive program
Road access act grants the user
legal right to access their prop by vehicle without being considered a trespasser
When a property is situated within a flood prone area
the local conservation authority requires that a permit and approval be obtained
Farming and food production act gives farmers protection from
nuisance complaints, and ensures that the industry is protected from bylaws
Good for crops
lowlands/
floodplains
For hydro services in rural areas, SPs must check for
for an unregistered easement search thru hydro one’s website (enter former municipality name)
Microwave options
internet service in rural areas that provide increased speed & reliability
Building permits for unincorporated land
not issued - OBC applies to all new buildings
locations further than _ from a fire station increase risk
8 km
registration of utility easements
since 1999 they are, ones before might not be
Crown land (95% of N. ontario)
owned by the prov. gov. and is not offered for sale/rent
All concerns related to Crown land is handled by
the min. of natural resources and forestry
Shore road allowances
public highway located along the shore of a waterway, owned by the muncip.
Open shore road allowance
not been assumed, created by someone other than the muncip.
Road allowance that have never been opened and assumed
owned by crown, set aside (not maintained)
Max use for a septic system is based on
of people (for each bedroom - 2 ppl)
A licensed contractor should check a private septic tank every
3-5 yrs
Well agreements should be registered on
title
Well record provides info about
construction, water quantity (flow/recovery rate)
contains unique identifier that corresponds to well record
Well tag
Sediment
Organisms
Hardness/iron
factors leading to water contamination
treatment for Hardness/iron
water softeners
Bacteria tests establish the existence of 2 bacterias:
coliform and fecal coliform
Treatment for sediments in well water
reverse osmosis
WETT inspections are valid for / completed bc
a year / ensure wood-burning appliances are safe
Inspection of propane tanks are valid for
10 yrs
Approvals for boathouses and docks are obtained from
min. of natural resources and forestry (parks canada if on federal land)
Beds of most bodies of water are protected by the
public lands act
should be contacted to get a permit to dredge
min. of natural resources and forestry
rideau canal or trent severn waterway fall under
federal jurisdiction and parks canada needs to be contacted for changes
docks/boathouses with a surface area of _ (supporting structure placed on bed of waterbody) do not require a work permit
15 sq m
Occupancy permit
permit for a structure after completion
Shore road allowances can be found on
legal description in the deep or survey
Participants are paid for each kWh of electricity generated from a renewable energy source
microfit program
Shore road allowances effect
props that front onto a lake/river
Test results of water systems are monitored by the
on. min. of health and longterm care
captial gains equation
$ property sells for - expenses incurred (legal fees, comission) - capital improvements - Adjusted cost base (amount paid when purchased - any expenses incurred when purchased)
For residential lending the intended use of the prop must be residential instead of
farming operation
lenders require a higher down if the prop
is a 2nd residence or seasonal
Insurance clause time frame
should be short
properties in n. ontario have risk to
the natural habitat (min. of nat. resources & forestry have jurisdiction)
