Section 2 - Practice Test 1

Question 1

If a project as designed fails to meet the set back requirements, the owner could

Answer 1

redesign the project
request rezoning

apply for a variance

Question 2

the potential land use yield in a residential setting is known as

Answer 2

dwelling units per acre (hectare)

Question 3

a variance should be sought for a parcel of land when

Answer 3

unique site characteristics make development according to the zoning a hardship

Question 4

” levels of service” for transportation systems refer to

Answer 4

degrees of delay and congestion that would be expected during peak periods

Question 5

sight distance guidelines often limit the potential for

Answer 5

locating vehicular access points

Question 6

drainage basin divides occur at

Answer 6

ridges

Question 7

deep red colors in north american soils indicate

Answer 7

presence of free iron oxides

Question 8

a blue grey color in soil

Answer 8

poor drainage and lack of good aeration

Question 9

non-point source pollution of surface water bodies can be controlled through proper land use planning techniques, including

Answer 9

ALL
a. proper design and placement of septic systems

b. elimination of fertilizer laden runoff
c. on site retention of stormwater runoff
d. maintaining heavily vegetated buffers btw developed areas and surface water bodies

Question 10

which of the following are commonly presecribed in a zoning ordinance

Answer 10

ALL
a. land use

b. density
c. off street parking requirements
d. setbacks

Question 11

which of the following are factors in influincing site assesment for development

Answer 11

ALL

a. geomorphology
b. hydrology

c. topography
d. demography

Question 12

the primary purpose of the site inventory phase is to

Answer 12

collect site data!

Question 13

with storm events generally travelling west to east, which of the following is a characteristic of the mountain rainshadow effect?

Answer 13

a. there is an increase in precipitation on west facing slopes

Question 14

which of the following future uses could be considered for a closed solid waster landfill site

Answer 14

a. low density residential housing
B. PARK DEVELOPMENT

c. comercial offices
d. manufacturing facilities

Question 15

What are mountain and valley breezes?

Answer 15

Valley air gains heat energy rapidly during the day, mountain air cools rapidly at night, warm air rises up slope during the day, especially in the afternoon, at night cooler air subsides down slope.