Lot Lines, Easements & Setbacks

Question 1

A recognized subdivision of property with a written legal description that addresses permissions or constraints upon its development

Answer 1

Lot

Question 2

A parcel of land on which a principal building and its accessories are placed or may be placed together with the required open spaces

Answer 2

Lot

Question 3

The boundary (perimeter) line of a lot or parcel of land

Answer 3

Lot Line

Question 4

Line of demarcation between either public and private property

Answer 4

Lot Line

Question 5

Gives someone the right to use a section of land for a specific purpose even though they are not the
owner of that land

Answer 5

Easement

Question 6

Examples of easement

Answer 6

road right-of-way, utility easement, drainage easement, strip of land reserved for access to an adjacent property

Question 7

A distance from a curb, property line, or
structure within which building is prohibited

Answer 7

Setback

Question 8

Are building restrictions imposed on property owners

Answer 8

Setbacks

Question 9

A zoning restriction imposed by a zoning department

Answer 9

Setback

Question 10

Minimum distance of frontage setback

Answer 10

3.0 m

Question 11

Minimum distance of sides and rear setbacks

Answer 11

2.0 m