Severances & Zoning: Can I Sever This Lot?
Whether a rural lot can be severed depends on current township zoning, minimum lot size, road frontage, and — for properties near the Credit River or other watercourses — conservation authority approval, so this always needs to be confirmed directly with the township before assuming it's possible.
What's the first step to check if a severance is possible?
Contact the township's planning department directly, or ask us to help interpret the zoning by-law for a specific property — a listing description alone is never enough to confirm severance potential.
Does conservation authority approval apply to every rural lot?
No — it typically applies to properties near watercourses, floodplains or environmentally sensitive areas, which is common but not universal across Erin, Mono, Amaranth and East Garafraxa.
This page is general information, not professional, legal, environmental or inspection advice. Always confirm specifics with a licensed inspector, surveyor, lawyer, or the relevant township or conservation authority before relying on them.