CH5: NC Real Estate Exam Practice Questions | Land Use Controls Flashcards
The instrument used for recording restrictive/protective covenants is a:
A. plot
B. Master deed
C. Covenant
D. Declaration of restrictions
D. Declaration of restrictions
Deed restrictions that run with the land are which of the following?
A. Ordinances
B. Variances
C. Declarations
D. Covenants
D. Covenants
All of the following statements about restrictive/protective covenants are correct EXCEPT:
A. They must be reasonable
B. They are enforceable even though not recorded
C. They are not enforceable if contrary to law
D. They provide for a general plan for development
B. They are enforceable even though not recorded
Which of the following statements about land use controls is NOT correct?
A. Deed restrictions are a form of private land use control
B. Public land use controls are an exercise of police power
C. Subdivision covenants are a form of public land use controls
D. Localities receive their power to develop long-range plans for growth and power to zone from the North Carolina General Assembly
C. Subdivision covenants are a form of public land use controls
Restrictive/protective covenants are terminated in all of the following ways EXCEPT:
A. Expiration
B. Transfer of title
C. Failure to enforce on a timely basis
D. Abandonment
B. Transfer of title
Restrictive/protective covenants are enforced by which of the following?
A. Zoning
B. Injunction
C. Police Power
D. Condemnation
B. Injunction
The type of zoning that permits a higher priority use in a lower priority zone is called:
A. Exclusive use
B. Nonconforming use
C. Amoritizing use
D. Cumulative use
D. Cumulative use
Which of the following is NOT a permitted deviation from the standards of a zoning ordinance?
A. Variance
B. Nonconforming use
C. Spot zoning
D. Special use
C. Spot zoning
Which of the following is an illegal rezoning of a particular property solely for the benefit of the owner?
A. Variance
B. Nonconforming use
C. Spotzoning
D. Special use
C. Spotzoning
Which of the following statements about subdivision ordinances is/are correct?
A. The purpose is to protect taxpayers from increased taxes caused by increased demand for services for subdivisions
B. The purpose is to protect developers during the development period from excessive costs and thereby to encourage residential development
C. The purpose is to provide uniformity of structures within the subdivision
D. All of the above
A. The purpose is to protect taxpayers from increased taxes caused by increased demand for services for subdivisions
Which of the following powers gives the government the right to zone?
A. Power of eminent domain
B. Police powers
C. Power of escheat
D. Power of taxation
B. Police powers
Building codes require which of the following?
A. Property report
B. PUDS
C. Certificate of Occupancy
D. Statement of record
C. Certificate of Occupancy
Which of the following statements concerning the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act is correct?
A. The Act regulates sales of large parcels of unimproved land (over 5 acres) across state lines
B. The Act is administered by the Environmental Protection Agency
C. The Act is administered by HUD
D. The Act only covers the land with buildings on it
C. The Act is administered by HUD
Exemptions to the registration requirements of the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Subdivisions of fewer than 25 lots
B. Lots offered only to building contractors
C. Lots on which there is a building
D. Subdivisions in which the lots are 4 acres or more
D. Subdivisions in which the lots are 4 acres or more
John starts operating five unit apartment building in an area that has been zoned for a duplex only. John lists the property with Larry Listing Agent who eventually sells the property to Bob Buyer. Bob continues to operate the five unit building for the next 20 years. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. John had a legal nonconforming use
B. Larry was responsbile for discovering and disclosing the situation to Bob
C. John had a legal nonconforming use and Bob has obtained a legal nonconforming use
D. John had a legal nonconforming use, larry was responsibe for discoving and diclosing the situation to Bob, and bob has obtained a legal nonconforming use.
B. Larry was responsible for discovering and disclosing the situation to Bob
Which of the following statements concerning flood hazard areas is correct?
A. Real estate designated as being in a flood hazard area cannot be financed through any federally related loan program
B. The Department of Housing and Urban Development issues maps that designate flood hazard areas
C. There are currently no federal laws or regulations concerning flood hazard areas
D. Flood insurance is available under the National Flood Insurance program
D. Flood insurance is available under the National Flood Insurance program
A property owner is reimbursed for loss when:
A. A loss of property value is caused by a zoning change
B. A property is taken under the power of eminent domain
C, Aesthetic zoning causes an undue hardship
D. All of the above
B. A property is taken under the power of eminent domain
A public street means that:
A. The NCDOT has approved the street plans prior to the subdivision plot being recorded
B. It is publicly maintained but can be privately accessed such as a gated community
C. It is publicly maintained and is publicly accessed
D. it is not privately maintained
A. The NCDOT has approved the street plans prior to the subdivision plot being recorded
Which of the following statements concerning zoning ordinances is/are true?
A. Zoning ordinances must adhere to federal and state due process provisions
B. Zoning ordinances must be reasonable and nondiscriminatory
C. Zoning ordinances must provide for the health and safety of the general public
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Clark has operated a small convenience store in a rural area for 20 years. Recent development has changed the rural area into a thriving residential area. The property the convenience store is located on is now zoned for residential only. Which of the following is true?
A. This is an illegal use and must be stopped
B. Clark can expand the convenience store to sell gas
C. Clark can continue operating the store but may be prohibited from rebuilding in the vent the building is destroyed
D. Clark must petition for a variance to continue doing business as a convenience store
C. Clark can continue operating the store but may be prohibited from rebuilding in the vent the building is destroyed
Private land controls are enforced by:
A. Deed restrictions
B. The Interstate Land Sales Ful Disclosure Act
C. The Connor Act
D. Court Injunction
D. Court Injunction
A variance can be obtained in which of the following scenarios?
A. Placing a factory in an area zoned for residential only
B. Placing a daycare in an area zoned for residential only
C. Changing setback lines for an entire subdivision
D. None of the above
D. None of the above
The government regulates all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Creation of subdivisions
B. Building codes
C. Subdivision regulations
D. Protective covenants
D. Protective covenants
Which of the following requires a property owner to go before the planning commission?
A. A variance
B. A Special use permit
C. A nonconforming use
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
All of the following are public land-use restrictions EXCEPT:
A. Buiding Costs
B. Protective covenants
C. Zoning
D. Regional Planning
B. Protective covenants
