Chp. 17 Quiz - Land Use Regulations Flashcards
The purpose of the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act is to
Prevent fraud in marketing land that is sold sight unseen.
Residential zoning regulates
the density, value, and aesthetics of the area.
In New York, ___________ liens take priority over any other liens.
property tax
How are covenants enforced?
By injunction
A zoning _________ allows a use that differs from the applicable ordinance for a variety of justifiable reasons.
variance
Which of the following is not a common type of zone classification?
Military
The Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act prevents
fraud in marketing land that can be sold sight unseen.
The following is NOT an example of the exercise of police power.
Restrictive covenants
What law(s) requires meetings of governmental agencies and departments to be open to the public?
The sunshine laws
If a municipality exerts its power of eminent domain against a certain property owner, what happens?
The owner must sell the property or grant an easement to the municipality for just compensation.
Where does the term “taking” come from in regard to eminent domain?
The Fifth Amendment
The Doctrine of Laches states that if property owners are
lax in protecting their property rights, the property owner may lose those rights.
Which of the following would NOT be included in an Environmental Impact Statement?
The cost of the project
In most jurisdictions, who manages the master plan?
The planning board
What is it called when a small area of land in an existing neighborhood is singled out and placed in a different zone from that of neighboring property?
Spot zoning
What is the fundamental purpose of a building permit?
To ensure that improvements comply with codes
What is a housing concept that produces a high density of residential housing units, a maximum use of open spaces, and greater development flexibility?
A planned unit development
Common zoning classifications do NOT include which of the following?
Wetlands
If a person dies with no heirs and no one else to receive the deceased person’s property, the state uses the power of ___________ to claim the property.
Escheat
What can Sarah’s neighbors do if she violates restrictive covenants and installs a swimming pool on her property?
File for an injunction
