Chap 19

Question 1

The purpose of residential zoning is to control

A)
intensity of use.
 B)
special use of land.
 C)
noise and air pollution.
 D)
density.

Answer 1

Explanation

The answer is density. Residential zoning controls density, or the number of homes per acre.

Question 2

hich term refers to the belief that the government should NOT interfere in private business affairs?

A)
Lis pendens
 B)
Escheat
 C)
Laissez-faire
 D)
Caveat emptor

Answer 2

Explanation
The answer is laissez-faire. Laissez-faire is a philosophy of noninterference by the government in private business affairs.

Question 3

City planning commissions typically do NOT have final authority for

A)
zoning revisions.
 B)
subdivision plat approval.
 C)
commercial sign control.
 D)
site plan approval.

Answer 3

Explanation
The answer is zoning revisions. Three areas of responsibility for which city planning commissions are commonly delegated final authority are (1) subdivision plat approval, (2) site plan approval, and (3) sign control.

Question 4

A public park is categorized under which zoning classification?

A)
Agricultural
 B)
Special use
 C)
Public use
 D)
Green space

Answer 4

Explanation
The answer is special use. Most zoning authorities consider all property owned by all levels of government as a type of special use property. Special use zoning includes, for example, city parks, county courthouses, and federal post office buildings. This zoning category is exempt from local zoning regulation.

Question 5

Which statement BEST describes a local planning commission?

A)
Commission members are elected officials.
B)
Commission members are representative of the community’s residents.
C)
The commission is the final authority in matters relating to planning.
D)
The commission members have a planning and land-use background.

Answer 5

Explanation
The answer is commission members are representative of the community’s residents. Planning commissions are most effective when composed of members who represent all walks of life.

Question 6

Which local law implements the comprehensive plan?

A)
Energy code
 B)
Building code
 C)
Health ordinance
 D)
Zoning ordinances

Answer 6

Explanation
The answer is zoning ordinances. Zoning ordinances are local laws that implement the comprehensive plan. Local government exercises police power by regulating and controlling the use of land and structures within designated land-use districts or zones.

Question 7

Which characteristic is used to rate the effectiveness of insulation?

A)
R-value
 B)
Building statistic
 C)
Electrical code
 D)
Buffer zone

Answer 7

Explanation

The answer is R-value. R-value refers to the effectiveness of insulation and is measured by its resistance to heat flow.

Question 8

In municipalities with planning commissions, the final authority in planning matters is the

A)
planning commission support staff supervisor.
 B)
professional staff director.
 C)
elected city government officials.
 D)
planning commission chairperson.

Answer 8

Explanation
The answer is elected city government officials. The planning commission is responsible for planning, but the elected government must make the final decisions based on recommendations.