chapter 9 Land use Regulations and enviromental issues

Question 1

court action by which government takes property

Answer 1

Condemnation

Question 2

discriminatory local regulations (Mt. Laurel I and II)

Answer 2

Exclusionary zoning

Question 3

Comprehensive environmental response, compensation, and Liability Act of 1980

Answer 3

CERCLA

Question 4

government’s power to take property for public use

Answer 4

Eminent Domain

Question 5

inspector’s approval for human habitation

Answer 5

Certificate of Occupancy

Question 6

limit on use of property set by seller

Answer 6

Dee restriction

Question 7

a use that does not meet zoning requirements

Answer 7

variance

Question 8

New Jersey agency overseeing natural resources

Answer 8

Department of Environmental Protection ( DEP )

Question 9

permission for construction

Answer 9

Building permit

Question 10

reversion of property to the state when Intestate owner dies without heirs

Answer 10

Escheat

Question 11

Standards for construction

Answer 11

Building Codes

Question 12

Now-banned hazardous mineral once used for insulation

Answer 12

Asbestos

Question 13

government’s right to regulate for health and safety

Answer 13

police powers

Question 14

existing use that doesn’t meet current zoning standards

Answer 14

Nonconforming use

Question 15

municipal restriction on use of real estate in various areas

Answer 15

zoning ordinance

Question 16

a naturally occurring radioactive gas

Answer 16

Radon

Question 17

primary method by which local governments recognize development goals

Answer 17

Master Plan

Question 18

once widely used wall covering containing a now banned metal

Answer 18

Lead Based paint