Chapter 18: Planning and Zoning Flashcards
Buffer Zone
A parcel of land separating two other parcels or areas, such as a parcel of land between residential and commercial properties
Building Code
Codes adopted by local governments governing acceptable building construction standards and materials
Building Inspection
Performed by local government inspectors before a certificate of occupancy is issued to assure that the structure satisfies code requirements
Building Permit
Written authority by a unit of government (county or city) for the construction of a new building or other improvement, or for the repair or demolition of an existing structure
Certificate of Occupancy
Issued after construction is substantially completed indicating that the premises are habitable
Concurrency
A state mandate that infrastructure needed to support additional growth must be in place before any new development is permitted
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
A report of the probable effect of a development on the surrounding area
Health Ordinance
Local laws that protect the health and well-being of the citizens in a community
Nonconforming Use
A use of property which no longer conforms to the current zoning regulations, but its continued use is allowed because the use was lawfully established and maintained prior to the change in zoning
Planned Unit Development
Residential project with mixed land uses and high residential density
Special Exception
An individual ruling in which a property is granted the right to a use otherwise contrary to law
Special Flood Hazard Area
Flood zones “A” and “V” are considered to be areas prone to flooding at least 1% of the time each year
Variance
An exception to strict compliance with zoning regulations or ordinances granted to relieve a hardship
Zoning Ordinance
Local law that restricts the use of land to various classifications, such as residential and commercial
Maria wants to build a house that will encroach upon the setback area of her property. If Maria wants permission to build on the setback area, she should seek a:
Variance
A large property site which incorporates residential use with multi-family, commercial, and common area use is known as a:
Planned unit development
Ralph just finished building his own house. When will he will be issued a certificate of occupancy?
When the house is substantially completed
A parcel of land separating two other parcels or areas, such as a parcel of land between residential and commercial properties is known as a:
Buffer zone
The Concurrency Provision of the Florida Growth Management Act requires:
Infrastructure (roads, water, sewer, etc.) must be in place before new development can begin
Elements of the comprehensive plan must include all of the following except:
A Keep taxes as low as possible B Future land use C Traffic circulation D Water, sewer, drainage, and sanitation
Keep taxes as low as possible
Which of the following types of zoning is concerned with intensity?
A Residential B Commercial C Agricultural D Mixed use
Commercial
Which of the following is an example of laws created under a government’s police power?
A Zoning B Health ordinances C Construction codes D All of the above
All of the above
