Land owners
often ask us... "How can I get a new lot approved?"
Regardless
if you are a major land developer or an individual looking to subdivide
for family, the procedure is the same. The first step is to call
Terra
Firma Consultants to get the correct information.
Here
is a summary...
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Initially,
we look at the proposed size of the new lot, the location, and any
features that may impact its approval.
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Public road
frontage is usually a requirement but there can be exceptions.
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A test pit
is required to determine the soil conditions, which impacts the size
of the new lots.
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From this
initial information, a preliminary plan can be developed to see if the
proposed lots will satisfy municipal and provincial regulations.
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Department
of Environment can comment regarding the suitability of developing the
new lot, including the potential for a septic
system, which can meet all the separation requirements.
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The
municipality can comment on whether or not the proposed lot(s) meet
their bylaws.
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The
province can comment on the suitability of installing a culvert,
sight-stopping distance and other requirements.
At
this stage, your costs are relatively small. If all comments are good,
then a surveyor actually conducts the survey, produces a plan, and the
municipality approves it and a new lot with a new PID (Property
Identification Number) is created.
Terra
Firma can look after this process and it usually takes a few months to
complete.
Terra
Firma can provide all your land permitting
requirements in a
timely and efficient manner.
CALL
902.576.3551