Ch 17.4 Flashcards
A local government’s main tool for implementing its general plan is ___
zoning
A ___ is an existing use that does not comply with the new zoning laws, but is allowed to continue nevertheless.
nonconforming use
Hospitals, schools, and other organizations can apply for a conditional use permit if their proposed use would satisfy an unmet ___ need, even though the use would not ordinarily be allowed in the zone.
community
An owner whose property is unusual in some way may be able to obtain a ____
variance
A variance allows a ___ deviation from the zoning requirements
minor
A ___ occurs when a new zoning classification is applied to an entire area.
rezone
___ imposes either stricter or looser requirements on a particular property than the ones that apply to surrounding properties; it is illegal.
Spot zoning
___ are regulations that impose minimum construction standards.
Building codes
The ___ restrictive rule, code, law, etc. will normally prevail provided it is a legal restriction
a) more
b) less
more
result of a final inspection to indicate that a property complies with building codes
certificate of occupancy
a land use that violates current zoning, but was legal under earlier law
nonconforming use
Generally, the use is permitted to continue for a reasonable period of time, s long as it isn’t expanded
An exception to the zoning regulations permitting an owner to build a structure that isn’t otherwise allowed, when the characteristics of the owner’s property make it difficult to follow zoning guidelines = ___
variance
as a general rule, variances allow only minor deviations from zoning ordinances
__ = singling out a piece of property for rezoning without clear justification
spot zoning
a permitted but inconsistent use that is beneficial to the community
conditional use
