Terms

Question 1

Principal that local government only exercises (1) powers expressly granted by the state, (2) powers necessarily and fairly implied from the grant of power, and (3) powers crucial to the existence of local government

Answer 1

Dillon’s Rule

Question 2

The power of the state to place restraints on liberty to protect public safety, health, morals and convenience.

Answer 2

Police Power

Question 3

Regulations limit the use of private property to such a degree that the landowner is effectively deprived of all economically reasonable use or value of their property.

Answer 3

Taking

Question 4

Process by which nonconforming uses and structures must be eliminated or made to conform to requirements of the current zoning regulations at the end of a certain period of time.

Answer 4

Amortization

Question 5

A temporary prohibition of an activity.

Answer 5

Moratorium

Question 6

More than 800k SF. Large radius of attraction (~20 miles). Tenant mix of specialty-store space (~25%) and at least 3 big-box anchors. An element of leisure, whether it be a food court, a public plaza or a cineplex, is a vital component. An upscale trade area and highway visibility are also essential.

Answer 6

Power Town

Question 7

An area of urban land bounded by arterial roads that is the size of multiple typically-sized city blocks.

Answer 7

Superblock, Le Corbusier, Perry, Radburn, NJ