Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 4 Exam Practice

If a developer disputes a regional municipal decision regarding downsizing a planned residential subdivision, where would they typically appeal?

1. The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.

2. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

3. The Provincial Planning Council.

4. The upper tier municipality.

5. The Environmental Review Board.

6. The Urban Development Committee.

The correct answer is: The Provincial Planning Council.

The correct answer is that a developer would typically appeal to The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. This tribunal serves as the primary body for appeals regarding land use planning decisions made by municipalities and regions in Ontario. When a developer encounters a disagreement with a regional municipal decision, such as the downsizing of a residential subdivision, the most appropriate course of action is to take the matter to The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. This tribunal is established to hear appeals under various acts related to land use planning, including the Planning Act. It provides an independent forum for resolving disputes between developers and municipal authorities, ensuring that all parties have the opportunity to present their case. The other options mentioned are not typically the correct channels for this type of appeal. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is responsible for broader provincial planning policies and does not handle specific disputes at the municipal level. The Provincial Planning Council does not exist in the context of appeals for local land use decisions. An upper-tier municipality may have a role in planning but is not an appeal body for decisions made by a lower-tier municipality. The Environmental Review Board deals specifically with environmental assessments rather than land use planning appeals, while the Urban Development Committee is usually a decision-making body within municipalities rather than an appeals body.