Planning History, Theory, & Law Flashcards
Which case first established public welfare?
Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co.
What year was the Standard Zoning Enabling Act (SZEA) issued?
1926
What is the key concept of the NYC Zoning Resolution?
uses allowed in zoning districts were “cumulative”
What is Dillion’s Rule?
local governments are devoid of authority absent an express delegation of power from the state
Which case held aesthetics as a valid reason to support public welfare redevelopment projects?
Berman v. Parker
What is the arbitrary and unreasonable classification and zoning of a small parcel of land called?
spot zone
What technique cannot reduce the number of nonconforming uses?
prohibit the occupancy of nonconforming structures
What Amendment prohibits government’s taking of private property without just compensation?
Fifth Amendment
What is the key concept from the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Glendale v. County of Los Angeles?
government may have to pay for temporary regulatory takings
What is the commonly standard payment for condemned property?
its highest and best use standard to which a property can be adapted
What is the key concept from Fred French Investing v. NYC? Note: introduction of this concept
transfer of development rights
The book “Should Trees Have Standing” (1972) by Christopher Stone raised what legal issue?
authority to file suit
A floating zone use can also be considered what?
spot zoning
A case that contains the language, “no evidence to show unique and distinct from that of other owners…” refers to what?
variance
What is the Holmes-Brandeis Clear and Present Danger doctrine (1919) and what did it restrict?
it restricts freedom of expression only if words create an immediate danger or evil
APA Code of Ethics two sections. What are they in order?
- Aspirations (goals to strive toward)
- Code of Conduct (enforceable)
What was the city and year that the first comprehensive plan was made?
Cincinnati, OH; 1925
What was the city and year that the first historic preservation ordinance was created?
Charleston, SC; 1925
What was the city and year that the first historic preservation plan was created?
New Orleans, LA; 1925