UNIT 12 - LAND USE, SUBDIVISION, AND HOUSING Flashcards
eminent domain
the power of the government to take private property from the owner for the public good, paying fair market value (just compensation)
police power
power of the state to enact laws within constitutional limits to promote the order, safety, health, morals, and general welfare of our society.
general plan
a long term physical development plan that every city and county must adopt. must cover the following seven major categories: land use, circulation, housing, conservation, open space, noise, and safety
conditional use
do not meet the current use requirements but may be allowed by obtaining a special permit
estuary
an area where seawater and freshwater mix
california oak woodlands conservation program
protect oak woodlands from residential, commercial, and industrial development or converison to intensive agricultural development
subdivision
division of land into five or more lots for the purpose of sale lease, or financing.
commercial acre
aka buildable acre - the area remaining from an acre of newly subdivided land after deducting the area devoted to streets, sidewalks, alleys, curbs, etc.
subdivision map act
the city or county is authorized to control the orderly and proper development of the community.
subdivided lands law
the real estate commissioner regulates conditions surrounding the sale or lease of subdivided real property while the city or county regulates the lot design and physical improvements
negative declaration
written statement by the lead agency briefly describing the reasons that a proposed project, not exempt from the CEQA, will not have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, does not require the preparations of an EIR.
potable
safe to drink
percolation test
determine the ability of the land to absorb and drain water
water table
natural level where water will be found
public report
discloses all important facts about the marketing and financing of the subdivision.
