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)