Level 2 practice-land use controls

Question 1

Laws contained in this code govern the process for creating a comprehensive (mater) plan, zoning ordinances, and subdivision regulations

Answer 1

pa municipalities planning code

Question 2

condition, occupancy, maintenance, rehabilitation and renewal of existing buildings are apart of what kind of codes

Answer 2

fire and building codes

Question 3

the purpose of the act is to ensure the Commonwealth has a uniform, modern construction code that will ensure safety, health, and sanitary construction. The act became effective as of July 2004.

Answer 3

pa construction code act

Question 4

Local authorities control what sort of planning and zoning? (5)

Answer 4

zoning , subdivision development, budgeting site plan review, and building codes

Question 5

Rules for a subdivision that ensure compliance with zoning and public safety and preserve real property value

Answer 5

subdivision regulation

Question 6

A map which shows the location of a piece of property in context to its adjoining lots, roads and landmarks. It includes lot, street and block identifiers.

Answer 6

plat map

Question 7

Zoning which takes into account the maximum number of dwellings per acre that may be built within an area.

Answer 7

density zoning rules

Question 8

A street that does not connect to any main roads

Answer 8

cul de sac

Question 9

The physical features and contours of the land

Answer 9

topography

Question 10

when a municipality allows an otherwise prohibited type of construction if the developer gives the municipality something back is what type of zoning

Answer 10

incentive zoning

Question 11

restrictions on density of buildings in an area is what type of zoning

Answer 11

bulk zoning

Question 12

specifies aesthetics, such as architectural style is what type of zoning

Answer 12

Aesthetic zoning

Question 13

process of assigning a lower-density use zone to an area that previously allowed higher density is what type of zoning

Answer 13

down zoning

Question 14

Temporary halt on development

Answer 14

moratorium

Question 15

A permitted deviation from zoning

Answer 15

variance

Question 16

a permit that might be allowed if someone wants to use a property in a way that isn’t really in accordance with zoning regulations, but provided a service that was in the public interest, for instance, a golf course

Answer 16

special use permit

Question 17

when a specific property is rezoned for another use within a zoning area

Answer 17

spot zoning

Question 18

continuing to use the property as originally zoned even though that does not meet current zoning regulations.

Answer 18

non comforming use

Question 19

Law that means all meetings of zoning boards, planning boards and local zoning authorities are open to the public

Answer 19

Sunshine Law(Open Meeting Law)