In a municipality, who has a lien for the amount spent on removal and restoration under a conditional permit?

The correct answer is that the municipal government holds a lien for the amount spent on removal and restoration under a conditional permit. This situation arises from the authority granted to municipalities to enforce compliance with local building codes and regulations. When a conditional permit is issued, it typically comes with the stipulation that certain conditions must be met for the project to proceed. If these conditions are not satisfied and the municipality incurs costs to rectify the situation, it has the right to place a lien on the property for the recovery of those expenses.

This mechanism ensures that municipalities can recover costs incurred while maintaining public safety and compliance with building standards. The lien provides a financial assurance that the municipality will be reimbursed for the work done to address any violations related to the permit.

In contrast, the contractor, provincial government, and the applicant do not hold such a lien in this context because the obligation to rectify and restore conditions primarily lies with the municipal government as the enforcing authority. Therefore, it is the municipal government that bears the responsibility and subsequently has the right to lien for removal and restoration costs under a conditional permit.