Chapter 6 Part 2: Important Points

Question 0

IP Subdivision Regulations

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Protect owners within a subdivision and taxpayers from an undue tax burden resulting from the extra cost of services that subdivision generates.

Question 1

IP Subdivision

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A tract of land divided into lots of plots and is used for building purposes. Local planning boards coordinate the site-plan review and approval process.

Question 2

IP Wetlands In New York

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Are protected by the Fresh Water Wetlands Act, which allows local governments to assume jurisdiction for regulating wetlands once NSYDEC has filed a map for their area.

Question 3

IP Under the State Environmental Quality Review Act…

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All levels of New York and local government must assess the environmental significance of actions for which they have discretion to review, approve, fund or undertake.

Question 4

IP The Zoning Board of Appeals

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Reviews applications for special-use permits and area and use variances. The review is beneficial in that it safeguards the rights of property owners and ensures the fair application of zoning regulations.

Question 5

IP The Development Process

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Includes a feasibility study, application to the municipality, and other agencies, an environmental review, and final marketing.

Question 6

IP To obtain financing for subdivision projects…

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The developer may have to raise funds through a combination of sources.

Question 7

IP Developers generally place restrictive covenants on the entire subdivision to…

Answer 7

Maintain quality and consistency.

Question 8

IP In the development of condominiums and cooperatives, a detailed offering plan describing all aspects of the project must be…

Answer 8

Filed with the office of the New York attorney general.