Subdivision and Development

Question 1

assemblage

Answer 1

combining two or more bits into one larger parcel

Question 2

plottage

Answer 2

area included in a plot of land

Question 3

subdivision

Answer 3

divided plots of land with homes for sale

Question 4

planning boards

Answer 4

organization that establishes strict criteria before approving subdivisions

Question 5

percolation test

Answer 5

a soil test designed to evaluate the soil’s capacity to accept a subsurface sewage disposal system (septic system).

Question 6

environmental impact report

Answer 6

a detailed, in-depth analysis of the consequences that a real estate development project might have on the environment in and around the target property

Question 7

impact fee

Answer 7

a one-time payment imposed by a local government on a property developer

Question 8

street patterns

Answer 8

the arrangement of streets used in subdivisions

examples are gridiron and curvilinear patters

Question 9

clustering

Answer 9

the grouping of residential properties on a development site to use the extra land as open space, recreation or agriculture.

Question 10

plat map

Answer 10

how new development will be laid out

Question 11

dedicated (streets)

Answer 11

unless streets are private in a new development, streets are given to the municipality

Question 12

moratorium

Answer 12

halt to further development

Question 13

FHA standards

Answer 13

standards for residential area subdivisions that are to be submitted for approval for FHA loan

Question 14

density zoning

Answer 14

places limitations on property development by controlling the number of structures in a given area to control population density

Question 15

Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act

Answer 15

protects drinking water for over 5.4 million people and helps preserve New Jersey’s dwindling open space

when paving over one acre or more

Question 16

NJ Pinelands Protection Act

Answer 16

regulates 22% of states land area

Question 17

Coastal Area Facilities Review Act

Answer 17

law that regulates residential, commercial, public, or industrial development within the CAFRA area (coastal area of NJ)

Question 18

Waterfront Development Law

Answer 18

regulates areas outside CAFRA area and requires that the DEP approve plans fro development of any waterfront property

Question 19

Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act

Answer 19

requires those engaged in interstate sale or leasing 25 or more lots to file a statement of record and register details of the land with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Question 20

Real Estate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act

Answer 20

sets forth regulations that require prior approval and registration with the Bureau of Subdivided Land Sales Control

Question 21

Bureau of Subdivided Land Sales Control

Answer 21

regulates the offerings of certain types of out-of-state properties when such offerings are conducted in, or directed into the State of New Jersey

Question 22

planned unit development (PUD)

Answer 22

housing developments that are not subject to the standard zoning requirements, but instead work with the local government to develop criteria that will determine common areas, private areas and building guidelines

Question 23

Planned Real Estate Development Act

Answer 23

sets requirements similar to Real EState sales Full Disclosure act

Question 24

Warranty and Builders Registration Act

Answer 24

requires that new homebuilders register a warranty against new home defects for varying periods up to 10 years with the Department of Community Affairs

Question 25

construction permit

Answer 25

required by the UCC before any construction, alteration, demolition, or change of use of a building may be undertaken

Question 26

plottage value

Answer 26

The result of combining two or more parcels of land so that the one large parcel has more value than the sum of the individual parcels

Question 27

frequent criteria used by planning boards

Answer 27

1. dedication of land for streets/schools, parks
2. assurance that sewer and street costs are paid
3. compliance with zoning ordinances

Question 28

subdivisions that involve common elements

Answer 28

1. condos, coop
2. PUDs
3. town house developments
4. subdivision with more than 100 lots

Question 29

safety requirements

Answer 29

1. smoke detectors on each level of 1-4 family dwelling and within ten feet of every living quarter
2. at least one CO detector
3. an approved fire extinguisher

Question 30

hotel and multiple dwelling health and safety law

Answer 30

ensures “decent, standard, and safe units of dwelling space” in spaces with 10 or more units of dwelling or selling facilities for 25 or more persons