Chapter 6 Review-Land Use Regulation Flashcards
True or False?
There are no federal zoning laws.
True
Each state will give local governing bodies “home rule power” to decide whether or not they want zoning.
What are typical land use classifications?
agricultural, residential, commercial, industrial, and special properties
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?
dimensional
What kind of plan is used to provide the “big picture” that provides the categories for the community?
comprehensive plan or master plan
What tool is used to implement the comprehensive plan?
zoning ordinances
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?
incentive zoning
What kind of zoning requires that a percentage of new construction include affordable homes for low to moderate income buyers?
inclusionary zoning
What kind of zoning allows for one parcel of land to be zoned for a use that is inconsistent with surrounding land use?
spot zoning
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?
conservation zoning
What kind of zoning requires buildings to conform to specific types of architectural styles?
aesthetic zoning
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)
cluster zoning
Certain areas of the United States are prone to earthquakes and flooding and can fall into the classification of?
special study zone
A use of land that violates current zoning yet predates modern zoning laws is legal and
non-conforming
When the adoption of the zoning ordinance causes a hardship for a property owner, the owner may apply for
(An exemption from current zoning)
a variance
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…
conditional use or special use permit
What codes were adopted to establish minimum construction standards?
building codes
Compliance for building codes are monitored by
CEO (Code Enforcement Officer)
What test measures how quickly land will absorb liquids and is required for the development of sewers and leach lines
percolation test
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
down zoning
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?
Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act.
The body that grants relief from strict application of the zoning regulations is the?
Board of Appeals
An agricultural zone is changed to allow residential use: this is an example of?
up zoning
An owner may perhaps be forced to give his property back to the grantor if the owner breaches _________
deed condition
An owner may NOT be forced to sell his property if he violates?
CC&Rs or Deed Covenants
A detailed map showing layout and boundaries of a subdivision is called?
a plat
The document that is issued to indicate compliance with building codes is a
Certificate of Occupancy
A use of land that violates current zoning and does not predate modern zoning is called
illegal non-conforming
The commission that provides information to the public regarding land use plans, and anticipates and prepares for future growth, is called the
Planning Commission
