Chapter 18 - Subdivision and Development

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Clustering

Question 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.

Answer 2

Construction permit

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Dedication

Question 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.

Answer 4

Density zoning

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Environmental impact studies

Question 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.

Answer 6

Highlands Water Protection Act

Question 7

a hault to development, often temporary.

Answer 7

Moratorium

Question 8

Investigation of soil absorption and drainage.

Answer 8

Percolation test

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Pinelands Protection Act

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Planned unit development (PUD)

Question 11

Municipal body overseeing the orderly development of real estate.

Answer 11

Planning board

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Plat

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Plottage

Question 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.

Answer 14

Subdivision

Question 15

New Jersey’s standards for building.

Answer 15

Uniform Construction Code

Question 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.

Answer 16

Warranty and Builders Registration Act

Question 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.

Answer 17

Wetlands Act

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Assemblage