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A buyer has signed an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for a vacant lot in Ottawa. The agreement includes a condition that the buyer obtain site plan approval for a proposed multi-unit residential building within 90 days. Which provincial legislation primarily governs the municipal approval process for such a development?

The Planning Act is the primary provincial legislation that governs land use planning and development in Ontario, including processes like site plan approval, z

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Question: A buyer has signed an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for a vacant lot in Ottawa. The agreement includes a condition that the buyer obtain site plan approval for a proposed multi-unit residential building within 90 days. Which provincial legislation primarily governs the municipal approval process for such a development?

Answer options:

  • The Condominium Act, 1998
  • The Building Code Act, 1992 ✅ The Planning Act
  • The Environmental Protection Act

Correct answer: The Planning Act

Explanation: The Planning Act is the primary provincial legislation that governs land use planning and development in Ontario, including processes like site plan approval, zoning, and subdivisions.

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