Chapter 15

Question 1

A long-range plan for local development is commonly known as

Answer 1

the general plan. page 470

Question 2

The federal Fair Housing Act provides for age-restricted housing when all residents of an adult community are at LEAST age

Answer 2

62. page 485

Question 3

Land use controls that benefit the public health, safety, and general welfare are possible because of the government’s

Answer 3

police power.

page 468

Question 4

Minimum parcel size, building height limitations, and required setbacks are covered in a

Answer 4

zoning ordinance. page 471

Question 5

The Federal Fair Housing Act is enforced by an individual acting through

Answer 5

HUD’s Office of Equal Opportunity. page 484

Question 6

Rejecting real estate loans because of location is called

Answer 6

redlining. page 486

Question 7

Federal fair housing protections do NOT include the category of

Answer 7

economic status. (it includes: familial status, sex, handicap) page 484

Question 8

The procedure for filing a subdivision plan when property is divided into two or more parcels is found in the

Answer 8

Subdivision Map Act. page 479

Question 9

The Subdivided Lands Law can be found in the

Answer 9

Business and Professions Code. page 475

Question 10

The government’s police power can be used for all of the following purposes EXCEPT

Answer 10

taxation. (includes: public health, general welfare and safety.)
pages 468-469