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A developer plans to subdivide a 160-acre quarter section near Strathmore into 40 individual 4-acre residential lots. Which of the following is the most critical initial step the developer must undertake for this project?

Under the Municipal Government Act, all subdivision of land in Alberta requires approval from the municipal subdivision authority. This is the foundational step

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Question: A developer plans to subdivide a 160-acre quarter section near Strathmore into 40 individual 4-acre residential lots. Which of the following is the most critical initial step the developer must undertake for this project?

Answer options:

  • Secure financing for the entire development project. ✅ Apply to the local municipal authority (e.g., Wheatland County) for subdivision approval.
  • Register a condominium plan for the proposed development at the Land Titles Office.
  • Obtain individual well and septic permits for each of the 40 proposed lots.

Correct answer: Apply to the local municipal authority (e.g., Wheatland County) for subdivision approval.

Explanation: Under the Municipal Government Act, all subdivision of land in Alberta requires approval from the municipal subdivision authority. This is the foundational step before any physical development or sale of individual lots can occur.

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