Inventory of Zoning/Codes/Regulations/Legal Requirements

Question 1

Conditional Zoning

Answer 1

a variance to a zoning constraint, which allows a use that would be otherwise be restricted, in exchange for some guarantee or proffer made by a developer to the municipality.

Example: higher density is allowed on a parcel if open space will be developed at the same time.

Question 2

Demographics

Answer 2

the vital statistics and characteristics of human population.

Question 3

Easement

Answer 3

access rights to a portion of a piece of property for which the owner gives up his rights of development in order that another party 9usually a government or a utility company) have use for specific purpose (example: power lines)

Question 4

Eminent Domain

Answer 4

is the power of the state to seize private property without the owners consent. (public facilities, highways and railroads)

Question 5

Plat (Plot, Map, or Chart)

Answer 5

a recordable document that gives form and detail substance to plan, legally document and record information about a parcel of land. It shows property ownership, existing utilities, property dimensions, reference points, bearings, existing buildings and services in and around the parcel.

Question 6

Proffer

Answer 6

A guarantee made by a developer or owner to provide some kind of service or amenity in exchange for municipal approval of the plan.

Question 7

Program

Answer 7

The goal and expectations for a project. The desired behaviors or activities that occur within the subject site, place or locale.

Question 8

Scenic Easement

Answer 8

a portion of land on one or both sides of a street that is dedicated to open space or landscaping.

Question 9

Setback

Answer 9

that required distance measured from the public right of way in which no private construction may encroach without prior approval from the municipality.

Question 10

Take Down

Answer 10

a portion of the subdivided parcel of land that is bought at a given time.

Question 11

Covenant

Answer 11

a written agreement relating to property documents such as deeds and leases. The concerned parties agree to perform or not to perform certain acts relating to the property.

Question 12

Conveyance

Answer 12

legal process of transferring property from one owner to another.

Question 13

Deed

Answer 13

a document signed between two people for transferring ownership of property from one person to the other. It contains a legal description of the property, names of the owners and the signature of the person transferring the property.

Question 14

Deed of Trust

Answer 14

legal document transferring title of property to a third party. The third party holds the deed of trust until the debt is paid in full.

Question 15

Quit Claim deed

Answer 15

Used to transfer between family members, gifts, to eliminate clouds on a title or in other unusual circumstances.

Question 16

Transfer of development rights

Answer 16

a legal procedure by which the owner of a property can transfer the development rights of the property to someone else while retaining the ownership of the land. May be used to preserve green space.

Question 17

Right of Way

Answer 17

legally granted access to or through a piece of property

Question 18

Wetland Banking

Answer 18

A term used to describe actions required to be taken on the part of developers to mitigate and replace the loss of wetlands.

Question 19

Scenic Easement

Answer 19

A legal means of protecting beautiful views and associated aesthetic quality along site by restricting change in existing features without government approval.

Question 20

Preservation Ordiance

Answer 20

is local legislation created to protect buildings and neighborhoods from destruction or thoughtless rehabilitation.