Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 3 Exam Practice

In relation to zoning bylaws, a minor variance committee:

1. Revises the official plan.

2. Will always approve applications for infrastructural changes.

3. Grants exceptions for minor deviations from the zoned regulations.

4. Handles objections against zoning changes.

5. Ensures the bylaws are enforced strictly without leniency.

The correct answer is: Grants exceptions for minor deviations from the zoned regulations.

A minor variance committee is specifically designed to grant exceptions for minor deviations from the established zoning regulations. Zoning laws dictate how land may be used and what can be built on it, as well as constraints such as setbacks, building height, and land use. However, there are situations where a property owner may seek minor adjustments to these rules without completely altering the zoning bylaw for the entire area. The role of the minor variance committee is to evaluate these requests and consider whether the proposed changes will negatively impact the surrounding area, such as a neighbor's property, or if they are in line with the spirit of the zoning bylaw. By allowing for certain flexibility in zoning, these committees help accommodate unique situations while still maintaining community standards and regulations. The other options reference activities that do not align with the primary functions of a minor variance committee. For example, revising the official plan or ensuring strict enforcement of bylaws are not within the committee's jurisdiction. Applications for infrastructural changes do not automatically guarantee approval as each request must be carefully considered on its own merits. Handling objections against zoning changes typically falls under municipal planning processes, not directly the purview of the minor variance committee.