Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 3 Exam Practice

What can restrict overnight street parking for homeowners?

1. On-street parking permits can be obtained by any urban homeowner if the fee is paid.

2. Parking is always possible on the front yard if the driveway space is insufficient.

3. A restrictive covenant in a subdivision's registered plan can limit overnight street parking.

4. Municipalities do not have any parking restrictions for commercial vehicles in residential areas.

The correct answer is: A restrictive covenant in a subdivision's registered plan can limit overnight street parking.

A restrictive covenant in a subdivision's registered plan can limit overnight street parking because these covenants are legally binding agreements that dictate how properties can be used and what activities are permitted within the subdivision. When homeowners agree to these conditions at the time of purchasing their property, they are often subject to rules that can include parking restrictions, thus providing a mechanism for maintaining certain aesthetic or functional aspects of the neighborhood. This is common in planned communities where uniformity or specific standards are desired by the developers or homeowners association. In contrast, while obtaining on-street parking permits may be an option for some homeowners, it does not inherently restrict parking; rather, it provides a mechanism for regulating it. The possibility of parking on the front yard, if the driveway is insufficient, typically violates zoning laws or municipal bylaws that govern property usage. Lastly, municipalities generally do impose restrictions on parking for commercial vehicles in residential areas, contrary to the assertion in one of the options. These regulations help maintain the integrity and safety of residential neighborhoods.