Cooperatives, Condos, and Zoning

Question 1

Cooperative

Answer 1

title to the land and buildings is held by a corporation that leases individual apartments to its shareholders.

Question 2

Condominium

Answer 2

each owner owns the interior of his individual unit plus an undivided interest in the exterior and common areas.

Question 3

Cumulative Zoning

Answer 3

creates a hierarchy of land uses, where land can be used for its stated purpose or any higher purpose.

Question 4

Nonconforming Zoning

Answer 4

land may only be used for the purpose it is designated for.

Question 5

Special Use Permit

Answer 5

a permit which must be obtained even though the zoning is proper for the intended use. This is usually for hospitals, funeral homes, etc.

Question 6

Variance

Answer 6

a departure from the literal restrictions of a zoning ordinance granted by administrative action.

Question 7

Nonconforming Use

Answer 7

a use that exists at the time of the passage of a zoning ordinance and that does not conform to the purpose of the ordinance cannot be eliminated at once.