Section 19 Flashcards
the process by which cities grow or by which societies become more urban moving away from large tracts of farmland
Industrialization and urbanization
The planning and control of the construction, growth, and development of a city or town is called
city planning
The goal of city planning is primarily to protect
residential property
characterized by low density, automobile-dependent development with either a single use or multiple uses that are not functionally related, requiring the extension of public facilities and services in an inefficient manner, and failing to provide a clear separation between urban and rural uses
Urban sprawl
responsible for the preparation of the comprehensive plan and any plan amendments
planning commission
have authority over Plat Map Approval, Site Plan Approval, and Sign Control
planning commissioners
gave the authority and responsibility for establishing and implementing the roles, processes, and powers of comprehensive planning to local governments
Florida’s Community Planning Act
The State of Florida has one of the most comprehensive and progressive land use planning programs in the country. Commonly referred to as the
Growth Management Act
approves and issues permits for communities to change their growth plan
Florida Department of Community Affairs
allows for new development only after a minimum level of public infrastructure is in place around the development site.
Concurrency
Zoning requires that properties of certain types be operated within certain areas
Zoning
Zoned areas for residential purposes controls
density
Zoned areas for commercial purposes controls the
intensity of use
Zoned areas for __________ __________ controls the output of noise, odor, smoke and chemical
pollution or effluents
industrial purposes
Zoned areas for __________ _________ control the preservation of the agricultural base while minimizing conflict between agricultural and non-agricultural uses.
agricultural purposes
Exceptions for a _______ ____ may be written into zoned areas which allow for things like “doctor
offices” running in an area zoned as residential
Special Use
set minimum standards to promote the safety, health, and general welfare of the public.
Building codes
Before a construction project can begin, a building permit must be issued for the project by the local
Building Department
issued upon completion of construction which deems the structure fit to “reside.”
Certificate of Occupancy
must be incorporated into the design and construction of all new residential and commercial buildings.
Florida Energy Codes
include requirements for a minimum R-Value of insulation
Energy codes
The higher the _______, the greater the insulating effectiveness
R-value
Designed with a goal to minimize the transfer of disease through sanitation standards in food and drink management along with waste management
health ordinances
an administrative agency for hearing and deciding zoning appeals
adjustment board
an approval to deviate from existing zoning requirements when the property owner demonstrates that existing zoning regulations is creating a land hardship for the property owner
variance
A of property is granted to property that was already used in a nonconforming manner prior to the zoning going into effect
legally nonconforming use
If a nonconforming use property is destroyed ___ or more in value, it may not be rebuilt and used in the nonconforming use manner
50%
Construction projects that are so large they affect more than one county would be subject to regulation as
A Development of Regional Impact (DRI)
communities that are operated by a homeowner association and are designed to offer amenities and features not found in traditional subdivisions.
Planned unit developments (PUD)
Triggered when a project is large in scope; describes the positive and negative environmental effects of a proposed action or project.
Environmental Impact Statement
provides affordable insurance to property owners in flood areas.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Deflects the cost of flooding on private and public structures;
Provides more affordable insurance options than private flood insurance;
Requires communities to adopt floodplain management regulation;
Mitigates the effects of flooding
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
___ of purchasers of National Flood Insurance are in Florida.
40%
Properties located in flood zones are designated as such by the
Flood Hazard Boundary Maps
defined as the computed elevation to which floodwater is anticipated to rise during flood conditions.
Base flood elevation (BFE)
comes from underground storage tanks, septic systems, storm drains and herbicides
Contamination of water supply
a naturally occurring mineral fiber. It should be encapsulated rather than removed
Asbestos
The removal of asbestos may trigger the duty to notify who ten days prior to the removal?
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
The removal of asbestos may trigger the duty to notify The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) __ days prior to the removal
10
a natural odorless gas from decaying uranium in the soil.
Radon
For homes built prior to 1978, buyers and renters must be given a disclosure form regarding ____ _____
lead paint
In 1980, the United States Congress passed the ________ ____ to enact laws and regulatory procedures aimed at abatement of environmental hazards.
Superfund Act
an assessment that identifies and documents possible liabilities from potential or existing contamination.
Phase I Environmental Assessment
an assessment conducted to conduct detailed chemical analysis of the existing hazardous substances
Phase II Environmental Assessment
mandates that liability for contaminated property is strict, joint and several, and retroactive
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
a list of known sites that the government tracks where there has been contamination
Superfund National Priorities List
a geographic information system that uses maps of the United States to help users visually explore data from the EPA Superfund Basic Research Program and the Toxics Release Inventory
Toxmap
was used in numerous building materials and vehicle products for its strength and ability to resist heat and corrosion before its dangerous health effects were discovered.
asbestos
Codes by Governmental agencies that regulate construction practices
building codes
an inspection performed at various phases of construction by the building inspector to make sure that construction is according to code
building inspection
given once the inspector determines that all standards for occupancy has been met
certificate of occupancy
required to be prepared to describe the positive and negative environmental effects of a proposed action
environmental impact statement
The goal is to minimize the transfer of disease through sanitation standards in food management and waste management.
health ordinance
homeowner communities that are operated by an association and designed to offer amenities and features not found in traditional subdivisions
planned unit development
a high-risk area defined as any land that would be inundated by having a 1-percent chance of occurring in any given year.
special flood hazard area
