A parcel of agricultural land is located within an approved Area Structure Plan (ASP) that identifies the land for future 'Country Residential' development, which has a minimum lot size of 2 acres. A developer applies to subdivide 100 acres into 1-acre lots. What is the most likely outcome of this subdivision application?

Question: A parcel of agricultural land is located within an approved Area Structure Plan (ASP) that identifies the land for future 'Country Residential' development, which has a minimum lot size of 2 acres. A developer applies to subdivide 100 acres into 1-acre lots. What is the most likely outcome of this subdivision application?

Answer options:

• The application will be approved, as 1-acre lots are still considered rural.
• The application will be conditionally approved, subject to a future amendment to the ASP. ✅ The application will be recommended for refusal as it does not conform to the minimum lot size specified in the approved ASP.
• The municipality will likely rezone the entire 100 acres to allow for 1-acre lots.

Correct answer: The application will be recommended for refusal as it does not conform to the minimum lot size specified in the approved ASP.

Explanation: Subdivision applications must conform to the policies and designations of higher-level planning documents, such as Area Structure Plans. If the ASP specifies a minimum lot size of 2 acres for 'Country Residential,' an application for 1-acre lots will be refused for non-conformance.