Land Use

Question 1

Land Use Map

Answer 1

Basis for zoning map.

Question 2

Land Classification Map

Answer 2

More general than land use plan. Divides planning jurisdiction into different classes ( i.e. residential, commercial, industrial, agriculture, water, wetland).

Question 3

GIS

Answer 3

Used for geographical analyses of conditions.

Question 4

Orthophoto

Answer 4

Aerial photo used to measure distance.

Question 5

Topographic Maps

Answer 5

Use contour lines to portray the shape and elevation of land.

Question 6

Soil map

Answer 6

Shows different types of soil. Useful in locating quality farmland.

Question 7

Flood maps

Answer 7

FEMA insurance rate maps show land with at least 1% change of flooding any given year.

Question 8

Acre
Hectare
Square Mile

Answer 8

43,560 feet
2.4 acres
640 acres

Question 9

FAR

Answer 9

Floor Area Ratio - ratio of permitted floor area of a building in relation to the lot. Density bonuses = increase in FAR.

Question 10

First Zoning Ordinance

Answer 10

NYC, 1916 - Controlled land use, building height, setbacks. Incompatible uses should be separated. Edward Bassett attorney.

Question 11

First Urban Growth Boundary

Answer 11

Lexington & Fayette County, KY. Separates urban and rural areas, 1958.

Question 12

Oregon Land Use Act

Answer 12

1973 - Created statewide planning system and required identification of urban growth boundaries.