Engrade Chapter 6 Flashcards
Deed restrictions can be created by all of the following
DEED
Written Agreement
General Plan of a Subdivision
The primary intent of a zoning ordinance is
to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community
Julie and Janelle Enterprises just purchased a vacant lot next to their dress shop. The new owners want to expand their business and hired an architect to draw up the expansion. The plans extend the addition two feet beyond the setback requirements for that location. To construct the building legally the owners must obtain a
VARIANCE
Interstate Land Disclosure Act
- Applies to the sale and lease of unimproved land
- The property report must be given to the prospective purchaser at LEAST 3 DAYS prior to signing a lease or sales contract.
A tire company has a manufacturing plant located in an area that has just been rezoned for residential use. The company is allowed to continue operating the plant under the new zoning classification. This would be an example of
LEGAL NON CONFORMING USE
Aesthetic zoning would be an example of
GREENWAY
Zoning that illegally singles out property for either special or more restrictive treatment than is usual under the area zoning ordinance.
SPOT ZONING
A city issued a building permit to a homeowner for the additional bedroom with a full bath. Before the addition can be used as a part of a dwelling
the MUNICIPALITY must issue an OCCUPANCY permit.
Which of the following is regarding streets in a subdivision?
- Real estate agents must disclose to buyers whether new subdivision streets will be public or private prior to the selling or conveying of a lot pursuant to NC disclosure laws.
- Purchasers must be informed of who has responsibility for maintaining the streets.
The enforcement of zoning requirements occurs by
local municipalities through the ENABLING ACT
A comprehensive municipal master plan addresses all of the following
ZONING
PUBLIC FACILITIES
TRANSPORTATION AND CONSERVATION
(not restrictive covenants)
Cluster Zoning which creates mixed use areas has the primary benefit of
maximizing open space within developments
A manufactured home park is located in an area that has been rezoned in a manner which now prohibits such uses of the land. Which of the following best describes the status of the manufactured home park after the rezoning.
It may be allowed to remain in existence as a grandfathered use.
Devin is considered buying a property which is located near a major intercoastal waterway. The area has never been flooded and the seller of the property has informed Devin that they have never had to obtain flood insurance on the property. The BEST course of action for Devin during the process of purchasing the property would be to
Obtain a formal flood certification from FEMA based on the Army Corp of Engineer maps.
