If an agreement for enforcement by an upper-tier municipality is in effect, what is its jurisdiction?

The upper-tier municipality has jurisdiction specifically for the municipalities that are party to the enforcement agreement. When such an agreement is enacted, it enables the upper-tier municipality to exercise certain powers or responsibilities on behalf of the lower-tier municipalities that are included in the arrangement. This can involve areas such as building code enforcement, zoning, and other regulatory issues that may be better handled collectively at a higher level of governance.

The rationale behind this is to streamline processes, avoid redundancy, and ensure that enforcement activities are consistent and effective across municipalities that may share similar conditions or regulatory goals. This collaborative approach allows for resources to be allocated efficiently and for compliance to be monitored uniformly, which can ultimately lead to better enforcement of regulations, including those stipulated by the Ontario Building Code.

In contrast, the other options suggest scenarios where either jurisdiction is absent or retained solely by the municipalities themselves. However, when an agreement is in place, it specifically empowers the upper-tier municipality to act with jurisdiction in matters agreed upon by the municipalities involved, solidifying their role in overseeing situations that may span multiple lower-tier administrations.