Part Lot Control Exemption

Part Lot Control Exemption is another form of land division in addition to Plans of Subdivision and Consents. Section 50 of the Planning Act allows a municipality to pass a by-law that excludes lands within a Registered Plan of Subdivision from the Planning Act 's Part Lot Control regulations. This allows a land owner to divide parts of land for sale, conveyance, lease or mortgage.

A good example of how the Part Lot Control Exemption is used is the division of semi-detached and street City house units. Applications for this exemption are usually submitted after construction begins and the building foundations are approved. This makes it is easier to determine accurate property boundaries between units.

An approved Part Lot Control Exemption By-law is in place for two years. After that, the by-law expires and the Part Lot Control regulations of the Planning Act come back into effect.

How to Apply

Please note that all applications submitted after January 1, 2023 are subject to Tariff of Fees by-law 83-22. Please contact the Development Planning Division at planning@richmondhill.ca for confirmation of applicable fees.

Part Lot Control Exemption Application Process:

1. The City receives a completed Consolidated Development Application Form, including the required information.
2. Once the application is deemed complete, the Development Planning Section circulates your application to City departments and applicable external agencies for review and comment.
3. If there are no comments and/or objections to the proposed exemption, Departmental clearances are issued including registration restrictions.
4. The Development Planning Section prepares a by-law for Council's consideration.
5. At a Council Meeting, Council adopts the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with a two-year expiry date.
6. The Part Lot Control Exemption By-law is registered on title of the property and all land transactions are finalized.
7. After the two-year expiration date, Part Lot Control is in effect for the property.

View the Consolidated Development Application Guide for more information.

Email the Planning Division or call 905-771-8910, if you have any questions about your application. You can also visit the Planning and Infrastructure Department in person at the City of Richmond Hill's main Municipal Offices located at:

225 East Beaver Creek Road, 4th Floor
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4