Fundamentals | Unit 2

Question 1

Who governs the procedures (laws) that are followed by communities?

Answer 1

Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code

Question 2

Inverse Condemnation

Answer 2

If an adjacent public land use diminishes the value of the owner’s property but the property has not been condemned for public use, the owner may claim compensation

Question 3

Comprehensive Plan (Master Plan)

Answer 3

Created by local government and usually covers land use, housing needs, movement of people and goods, community facilities and utilities, and energy conservation

Question 4

Zoning Ordinances

Answer 4

Local laws implementing the land uses designated in the comprehensive plan and cover items such as permitted uses, lot sizes, types of structures, building heights, setbacks, style and appearance of structures, density, and protection of natural resources.

Question 5

Buffer Zones

Answer 5

Separating residential from nonresidential areas

Question 6

Restrictive Covenant

Answer 6

An agreement you make with when purchasing property that limits the way you can use a property

Question 7

Easement

Answer 7

A right to cross or otherwise use someone else’s land for a specified purpose.

Question 8

Covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs)

Answer 8

A set of rules governing the use of a certain piece of real estate. Typically have time restrictions

Question 9

Gross Easement

Answer 9

Selling rights to the land to another person, but without giving them legal ownership

Question 10

Dedication

Answer 10

Voluntary transfer of private property to the public for public use (streets, schools, parks)