Planning and Zoning

Question 1

A strip of land separating one land use from another.

Answer 1

buffer zone

Question 2

Government ordinances regulating construction practices and materials.

Answer 2

building codes

Question 3

An occupancy permit issued by the local government after construction is completed and the final inspection is approved.

Answer 3

certificate of occupancy

Question 4

A document that summarizes the effect proposed development will have on the surroundings.

Answer 4

environmental impact statement (EIS)

Question 5

Continuing land use that is not in compliance with zoning ordinances.

Answer 5

nonconforming use

Question 6

A residential project with mixed land uses and high residential density.

Answer 6

planned unit development (PUD)

Question 7

An exception to zoning regulations or ordinances granted to relieve a hardship.

Answer 7

variance

Question 8

Classification of real property for various purposes; the government power to control and supervise the use of privately owned real property ( actually, the exercise of police powers).

Answer 8

zoning ordinances

Question 9

7. A strip of land that separates one land use from another is referred to as a. an easement b. an egress. c. a buffer zone. d. a median.

Answer 9

C

Question 10

14. To be granted a variance, a property owner must provide evidence that a. the same treatment has been afforded other owners. b. a hardship related to land use exists. c. the variance, if granted, will be for the owner’s use only. d. the land use existed before passage of zoning laws.

Answer 10

B