To convert the strata building for rebuilding or renovation, what must the developer obtain?

• A. Bank loan approval
• B. Tenant consent
• C. Provincial ordinance
• D. Municipal council approval

Answer: (D)

Major redevelopment or converting a strata building involves changing land use and the built environment, which falls under local government authority. The municipal council is the body that grants approvals for such changes, handling zoning decisions, development permits, and any bylaw amendments needed for rebuilding or major renovation. Without that local approval, the project cannot legally proceed, regardless of financing or tenants’ wishes.

Financial approvals from a bank don’t authorize construction, and tenant consent doesn’t give the right to alter the property from a regulatory standpoint. Provincial ordinances don’t automatically authorize development either, while the municipality has the statutory role to review and approve redevelopment plans to ensure they meet zoning, infrastructure, and safety requirements.