Chapter 6 Review-Land Use Regulation

Question 1

True or False?

There are no federal zoning laws.

Answer 1

True

Each state will give local governing bodies “home rule power” to decide whether or not they want zoning.

Question 2

What are typical land use classifications?

Answer 2

agricultural, residential, commercial, industrial, and special properties

Question 3

What standard is used to regulate the height of buildings, bulk, and area structures through the use of setbacks, side yards, lot sizes and floor area ratios?

Answer 3

dimensional

Question 4

What kind of plan is used to provide the “big picture” that provides the categories for the community?

Answer 4

comprehensive plan or master plan

Question 5

What tool is used to implement the comprehensive plan?

Answer 5

zoning ordinances

Question 6

Developers offer to incorporate community needs into their plan in exchange for an incentive, or something that will make the developer’s job a little easier.
This is known as?

Answer 6

incentive zoning

Question 7

What kind of zoning requires that a percentage of new construction include affordable homes for low to moderate income buyers?

Answer 7

inclusionary zoning

Question 8

What kind of zoning allows for one parcel of land to be zoned for a use that is inconsistent with surrounding land use?

Answer 8

spot zoning

Question 9

What kind of zoning means that an area of land can only be used for purposes to keep the land at it’s natural state?

Answer 9

conservation zoning

Question 10

What kind of zoning requires buildings to conform to specific types of architectural styles?

Answer 10

aesthetic zoning

Question 11

What kind of zoning allows for residential houses to be built in groups or clusters on small tracts of land that are smaller than normal lot sizes?

Often used in PUD’s (Planned Unit Developments)

Answer 11

cluster zoning

Question 12

Certain areas of the United States are prone to earthquakes and flooding and can fall into the classification of?

Answer 12

special study zone

Question 13

A use of land that violates current zoning yet predates modern zoning laws is legal and

Answer 13

non-conforming

Question 14

When the adoption of the zoning ordinance causes a hardship for a property owner, the owner may apply for
(An exemption from current zoning)

Answer 14

a variance

Question 15

What kind of permit allows a property owner to use his land in a manner not otherwise permitted?

It is typically for a public purpose such as a hospital, school, houses of worship, post office, library, etc…

Answer 15

conditional use or special use permit

Question 16

What codes were adopted to establish minimum construction standards?

Answer 16

building codes

Question 17

Compliance for building codes are monitored by

Answer 17

CEO (Code Enforcement Officer)

Question 18

What test measures how quickly land will absorb liquids and is required for the development of sewers and leach lines

Answer 18

percolation test

Question 19

An area of residential zone that allows up to 4-unit residences is rezoned to allow only single-family residences from now on; this is an example of

Answer 19

down zoning

Question 20

The act with which a developer offering 25 or more lots for sale and promotes the sale across state lines must comply is called the?

Answer 20

Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act.

Question 21

The body that grants relief from strict application of the zoning regulations is the?

Answer 21

Board of Appeals

Question 22

An agricultural zone is changed to allow residential use: this is an example of?

Answer 22

up zoning

Question 23

An owner may perhaps be forced to give his property back to the grantor if the owner breaches _________

Answer 23

deed condition

Question 24

An owner may NOT be forced to sell his property if he violates?

Answer 24

CC&Rs or Deed Covenants

Question 25

A detailed map showing layout and boundaries of a subdivision is called?

Answer 25

a plat

Question 26

The document that is issued to indicate compliance with building codes is a

Answer 26

Certificate of Occupancy

Question 27

A use of land that violates current zoning and does not predate modern zoning is called

Answer 27

illegal non-conforming

Question 28

The commission that provides information to the public regarding land use plans, and anticipates and prepares for future growth, is called the

Answer 28

Planning Commission