Chapter 18 - Subdivision and Development

Question 0

Clustering

Answer 0

The grouping of homesites within a subdivision on smaller lots than normal within the remaining land used for common areas.

Question 1

Assemblage

Answer 1

Process of combining two or more lots into one larger parcel.

Question 2

Construction permit

Answer 2

UCC requires permits to be issued by each county or municipality before construction, alteration, demolition, or change in use of a building can be undertaken. application must contain such information as location of property, construction plans, estimated cost of the work, and names and addresses of owners and designated contractors.

Question 3

Dedication

Answer 3

The voluntary transfer of private property by its owner to the public for some public use such as for streets or schools.

Question 4

Density zoning

Answer 4

Ordinances that restrict the average maximum number of houses per square acre that may be built in a particular subdivision. this average is called gross density.

Question 5

Environmental impact studies

Answer 5

Engineer’s report often required before a building permit is issued.

Question 6

Highlands Water Protection Act

Answer 6

Protects the state’s water supply, developments involving one acre or more paving over or covering of one-acre or more are are regulated in the highlands area by the DEP under this act.

Question 7

Moratorium

Answer 7

a hault to development, often temporary.

Question 8

Percolation test

Answer 8

Investigation of soil absorption and drainage.

Question 9

Pinelands Protection Act

Answer 9

In the southern part of the state, regulates development, setting guidelines for land use by local governments.

Question 10

Planned unit development (PUD)

Answer 10

A planned combination of diverse land uses such as housing, recreation, and shopping, in one contained development or subdivision.

Question 11

Planning board

Answer 11

Municipal body overseeing the orderly development of real estate.

Question 12

Plat

Answer 12

A map of a town, section,or subdivision indicating the location and boundaries or individual properties.

Question 13

Plottage

Answer 13

Increase in value resulting from combining two or more lots into one larger parcel - see assemblage.

Question 14

Subdivision

Answer 14

The division of a parcel of land into two or more parcels; a tract of land divided by the owner; known as a subdivider, into blocks, builiding lots, and streets according to a recorded subdivision plat that must comply with local ordinances and regulations.

Question 15

Uniform Construction Code

Answer 15

New Jersey’s standards for building.

Question 16

Warranty and Builders Registration Act

Answer 16

All builders must register a warranty against new homes against defects for varying periods up to ten years. defects are for one, two or ten years. Applies to all owner-occupied one-two family dwellings, cooperative, condo’s and modular built factory-built dwellings. Does not apply to remodeled houses or mobile homes. The remaining years can be transferred to the next owners if the building is being sold.

Question 17

Wetlands Act

Answer 17

The New Jersey DEP regulates development in marshes and other wetlands. Excavation, fill, or building on areas listed on DEPO maps requires a permit. DEP maps cover both coastal areas and inland fresh water areas.