Under section 50(5) of the Planning Act, Part Lot Control prevents land in a registered subdivision from being split into smaller parts without additional approvals. However, Section 50(7) of the Planning Act allows the City to pass a by-law that lifts this restriction for certain lots or blocks. This means that once the by-law is in place, property owners can sell or divide their land without needing approval from the Committee of Adjustment or City Council.
When removal of part lot control is needed
Removal of Part Lot Control is an alternative to a Consent or a Plan of Subdivision. It is a good option when several land transactions are needed, but the changes won’t alter the overall layout or character of the existing subdivision.
This process is often used to:
- Split blocks or lots for townhouses or semi-detached homes
- Make small changes to the layout of blocks or lots in an existing subdivision
How to apply for the removal of part lot control
Step 1: Speak to Planning staff
While a pre-consultation meeting is not required, it’s a good idea to talk to a City Planner before applying.
Step 2: Submit Your Application
Apply online through your Dashboard Account and include:
- Written request describing the purpose and effect of the proposal
- Survey sketch, in metric and prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor
- Deposited and Registered Reference Plan, in metric and prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor
- All required fees paid to the City. Visit the Planning Fees webpage.
- Follow the file format and naming guide when submitting files.
Part lot control - application process and timelines
Part Lot Control Application
Time to Process (to decision): 3 Weeks
| Step | City's Role | Applicants Role | Target Timeline |
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| Application Submission | -- | Applicant submits:- formal application
- draft 59R plan
| -- |
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| - | Reviews files (i.e., names, unlocked status) | -- | 2 days |
| - | -- | Applicant pays required fees | 1 day |
| - | Planner assigned to file | -- | 1 day |
| Review for Completeness | Planner reviews for complete application. | -- | 1 day |
|---|
Circulation (if the application is complete) | Planner circulates to internal departments (and external agencies, if required). | -- | -- |
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| - | Reviews if a deeming by-law is needed (i.e., parcel is a full lot in a plan of subdivision), or zoning relief required. | -- | 1 Week |
| Decision by General Manager of Planning, Building, and Development or Designate | Memo and by-law presented for approval. | -- | 1 week |
|---|
| - | If approved, the by-law is sent to the Clerk and Mayor for signing. | -- | 1 day |
| - | Decision letter sent by Planner. | -- | 1 day |
| Registration | -- | Applicant pays registration fee to Legal Services. | -- |
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| - | Legal Services registers the by-law on title. | -- | 1 day |
| - | -- | Applicant provides new property deed(s) and registered 59R plan to the Planning Department. | -- |
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