Unit 19 - 1 State - Planning, Zoning, and Environmental Hazards

Question 1

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Final authority given to local city commission for (3)

Answer 1

1. subdivision plat approval
2. site plan approval
3. sign control

Question 2

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Buffer zone

Answer 2

land between residential and commercial

Question 3

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building codes

Answer 3

protect public health and safety

Question 4

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building permit

Answer 4

issue permit after review of architectural and engineering drawings

Question 5

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certificate of occupancy

Answer 5

issued once construction complete and inspector agrees it conforms to code

Question 6

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variance

Answer 6

allows owner to vary from strict compliance with zoning. must have:

1. hardship = did nothing to cause (ex: erosion found on survey but house plans already created and approved)
2. use same judgement used on others

Question 7

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special exceptions to zoning

Answer 7

if it benefits the community, can make special exceptions

ex: dentist office needed next to mobile homes

Question 8

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legally nonconforming use for zoning

Answer 8

does not pass new zoning ordinance, may allow it

ex: zoned for residential but gas station already there