Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 1 Exam Practice

How many lots are typically involved in a severance application?

1. One or two.

2. Three or four.

3. Four to five.

4. Three or fewer.

5. Up to six.

6. Five to eight.

The correct answer is: Three or fewer.

The typical number of lots involved in a severance application is often three or fewer. This aligns with common practices in land use planning, where a severance usually deals with dividing a single parcel of land into a limited number of smaller lots. This constraint is typically in place to ensure that the development remains manageable and adheres to local zoning regulations. By limiting the number of lots in a single severance application, it helps to maintain the character of the neighborhood and makes it easier for municipalities to evaluate the application in terms of infrastructure, environmental impact, and public services. Larger numbers of lots, such as five to eight or even more, may often require more extensive planning considerations and may alter community dynamics significantly, which is why they would not be considered standard in a typical severance application. Focusing on three or fewer lots allows for more straightforward compliance with the zoning bylaws and regulations that govern severances.