Test 1 Flashcards
1
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Building Codes
A
- Nothing to do with land use
- Must have a safe design, stability of materials, correct methods of construction
2
Q
Land Use Control
A
- Zoning
- Subdivision Regulations
- Legal Ownership
3
Q
Easement
A
- You can’t build a structure on it
4
Q
Legal Ownership
A
- Abstract of Title (Title Search)
- Title/Deed
- Resource Limitations (Mineral Rights)
5
Q
Lien
A
- When you do work on the property, but don’t get paid
6
Q
Deed
A
- Property Legal Description
- Easements
- Deed Restrictions (Protective Covenants)
7
Q
Plat
A
- Plot of land
- Make a map of an area
8
Q
When are Manholes Required?
A
- At each change of Direction
- At each change of grade
- At Junctions of Mains
- At Junctions of Large Service Lines
- At 400 ft - 500 ft Max, On Straight runs
9
Q
Stationing
A
- Stationing Increases as Elevation Increases
- Manhole #’s Increase w/ Stationing
10
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Manhole Materials
A
- Pre-cast Concrete
- Cast in Place Concrete
- Masonry - CMU, Brick
- Plastic
11
Q
Manhole Configuration
A
- Concentric
- Excentric
12
Q
Types of Manholes
A
- Standard Manhole
- Inspection and Maintenance
- Provide for Transition in Flow
- Drop Manhole
- Inspection/Maintenance
- Transition
- To provide service to projects downstream
- Maintain Minimum Cover
- Minimize Depth of Excavation/Backfill
13
Q
Vertical Curves
A
- Parabolic Arcs
- Directly Affect Only: Stationing, Elevations
- Configuration Curve: Symmetrical, Unsymmetrical
14
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Sewer Types
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- Sanitary Sewer
- Storm Sewer
15
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Horizontal Curves
A
- Circular Arcs
- Directly Affect Alignment, Stationing
16
Q
Degree of Curvature
A
- Lies at the center of a circular arc subtracted by an arc length
17
Q
Deflection Angel from the tangent
A
- The cord of any circular arc is always 1/2 the center angel of the arc
18
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Zoning
A
- Legal means that allows local govt. to control the use of land
- Purpose is to provide for the general well being for the public
- Zoning Does not impact what is in a structure; only controls the use of the structure
19
Q
Districts
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- Residential - Broken Down by density and Population
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Research
- Other
20
Q
Personal Property Tax
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21
Q
General Property Tax
A
- Land and Development of land
- Local govt. operation
- Education (k-12)
22
Q
State Government
A
- More than 50% of our state $ is given for education (General Property Tax)
23
Q
Appraised Value of the Property
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- Private Appraiser
- Tax Appraiser brought in by county
24
Q
Apportionment
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- Who is paying for what 11%
- 200,000 x .11 = 22,000 - Assessed Value
25
Tax Exempt Buildings
- Mosques, state buildings, firehouse - They wont pay county/city taxes
26
Mill Levy
- Mill Levy = Total Budget/Total Assessed Value x 1000
27
Special Assessment Property Tax
- Benefit District Method
- Paying for it Equally by everyone
- Streets, Storm/Sanitary Sewers
- Water
- Frontage Method
- Street/Storm Sewers
