Ontario Tax Sale Property Forum
Tax Sale Forum => Questions and Answers => Topic started by: SarahMG on November 10, 2008, 04:15:03 PM
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A couple of questions regarding some of the properties listed under the CITY OF HAMILTON, SALE OF LANDS FOR TAX ARREARS...
1) What does "This parcel is not recognized as a lot under the planning act" mean?
2) If a piece of land is split into parts, how can I find out the sizes of the parts?
3) How do I know if I can build on this land?
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
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A couple of questions regarding some of the properties listed under the CITY OF HAMILTON, SALE OF LANDS FOR TAX ARREARS...
1) What does "This parcel is not recognized as a lot under the planning act" mean?
2) If a piece of land is split into parts, how can I find out the sizes of the parts?
3) How do I know if I can build on this land?
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
From my previous post:
The other mass of lots (the ones that are not recognized as lots) are also a waste of money and time. Most of them have Conservation concerns, and those that don't can't be legally built on as the greenbelt does not allow any new development properties to be created. The lots were created - illegally - back in the early '70's by way of a draft plan which went against the grain of the planning. However, for some reason MPAC picked them up as different properties and issued assessments to the numerous family members who supposedly held title to each. Once they realized they could never build, they stopped paying taxes....and now you have the Municipality going to tax sale. Under normal circumstances when a municipality sells a property...it is a property under its own rights since a municipality can sever at will. However, this time it is likely that the greenbelt will override. At $40+ per lot, you've either got a very expensive camp site...and pitching a tent would probably be prohibited, or you can invest a whole lot more cash on legal bills to try to fight the system.
I understand they are all about 3+ acres...but you can't build on them as they are not recognized under the planning act, nor can they be given the green belt. Don't waste your time, but then again, you don't have to listen to me....however, if you don't, then don't bother me again please.
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Can they ever be recognized or can you apply for it to be recognized by the Planning Act?
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Can they ever be recognized or can you apply for it to be recognized by the Planning Act?
Probably not in my lifetime...maybe in yours. Read the Greenbelt Legislation. Except in very special circumstances, new development lot creation is prohibited.