Unit 20 Exam Flashcards

1
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Match the following with the correct definition: Comprehensive Plan, Police Power

A)
Used to establish land development goals

B)
Takes into consideration land use, housing needs, transportation, community facilities, and energy conservation

C)
Guide that tries to anticipate changing needs

D)
Regulation of land use often based on priorities of local residents

E)
States delegate authority to local municipalities through enabling acts

F)
Government’s authority to create regulations needed to protect the public health, safety, and welfare

A

Comprehensive Plan = A,B,C

Police Power = D,E,F

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Over the years, the government’s policy has been to discourage private ownership of land.

A

False

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Local governments, including municipalities and counties, establish development goals by creating a comprehensive plan, also called a master plan.

A

True

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Real estate professionals are frequently involved with zoning issues. Match each term with the correct definition: Inverse condemnation, Buffer zone,
Nonconforming use, Planned unit development (PUD)Bulk zoning

A)
An existing property use that does not meet current zoning requirements

B)
An action brought by a property owner for just compensation when a nearby public use diminishes the value of the owner’s property

C)
Land is set aside for mixed-use purposes such as residential, commercial, and public areas

D)
Typically, a strip of land separating land dedicated to one use from land dedicated to another use

E)
Controls density and avoids overcrowding by imposing restrictions

A

Inverse condemnation = B

Buffer zone = D

Nonconforming use = A

Planned unit development (PUD) = C

Bulk zoning = E

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5
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The state’s enabling acts confer zoning powers to local municipal governments in order to comply with nationwide zoning ordinances.

A

False

There are no nationwide Zoning

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Zoning is a regulatory tool that helps communities regulate and control how land is used primarily as a vehicle for private enterprise growth.

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False

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A local government enforces construction standards and compliance with them through several resources. Match each resource below with the appropriate definition: Certificate of occupancy, Building permit, Building code

A)
Requirement for such things as materials, standards of workmanship, sanitary equipment, electrical wiring, or fire prevention

B)
Required of a property owner who wants to alter or repair an existing building or to build a new structure.

C)
Issued when the property is suitable for habitation by meeting certain safety and health standards

A

Certificate of occupancy = C
Building permit = B
Building code = A

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Most municipalities have enacted ordinances to specify construction standards that must be met when repairing or erecting buildings referred to as building covenants.

A

False

Building Codes

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Once a structure has been completed, inspected, and found satisfactory, the municipal inspector issues a certificate of occupancy or occupancy permit.

A

True

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10
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The processes of subdividing and developing land are two related but separate activities. Identify the most relevant activity for each example to be either Developing or Subdividing

A)
Requires submitting an environmental impact report for approval

B)
Of the two, the more extensive activity

C)
Buying undeveloped acreage and dividing it into smaller lots for sale

D)
Improving land, constructing homes or buildings, and selling the homes or buildings

E)
Involves complying with the comprehensive plan

A

Developing = A,B,D

Subdividing = C,E

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The detailed map that illustrates the geographic boundaries of individual lots showing the blocks, sections, streets, public easements, and monuments in the prospective subdivision is called a plot.

A

False

Plot Map

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Developing is generally a more extensive activity than subdividing.

A

True

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13
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Certain restrictions to control and maintain the desirable quality and character of a property or subdivision may be created by private entities. For each example, identify the most appropriate private control device. Deed Restriction or CC&Rs

A)
Used by developer who wants to set standards for all the parcels within the defined subdivision

B)
Valid if reasonable restraints benefit all property owners

C)
Of the two, the one that may have time limitations

D)
Addresses a desire to limit the use of property by a past or current owner binding on future grantees

E)
Enforced by the homeowners association

A

Deed Restriction = D

CC&Rs = A,B,C,E

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Covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) are regulations established under the police powers of the local government for the developer to implement to set standards for all the parcels within the defined subdivision.

A

False

Regulated by HOA and created by the Developer

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Deed restrictions are limitations on the use of property imposed by a past owner or the current owner and are binding on future grantees.

A

True

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16
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Indicate the MOST appropriate type of law for each example. Federal or State Law

A)
Administered by the CFPB

B)
Of the two, the one that tends to be stricter and more detailed

C)
Seller is required to file statements of record with CFPB

A

Federal = A,C

State Law = B

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17
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The federal legislation established to prevent fraudulent marketing schemes that may arise when land is sold without being seen by the purchasers is the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act.

A

True

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18
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Under the federal act that governs the marketing of certain lands, subdivision properties consisting of fewer than 25 lots or those in which each lot is 20 acres or more are excluded from its provisions.

A

True

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19
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Under the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act, lots offered for sale are exempt from the Act where a seller is obligated to construct a building within

A)
three years.
B)
five years.
C)
four years.
D)
two years.
A

Explanation
The answer is two years. Under the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act, lots offered for sale are exempt from the Act if buildings already exist on the properties or the seller is obligated to construct a building within two years.

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20
Q

MOST governmental controls on property occur at

A)
the local level.
B)
the state level.
C)
the federal level.
D)
the regional level.
A

Explanation

The answer is the local level. Local jurisdictions enact most regulations on property.

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21
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Government ownership of land refers to land owned by

A)
the federal, state, and local governments.
B)
the federal and state governments.
C)
the federal government only.
D)
the state government only.
A

Explanation
The answer is the federal, state, and local governments. Any of the three may own land for public use and regulate land use within the applicable jurisdiction.

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22
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A subdivision had a deed restriction, covering all the properties in the subdivision, that set aside the back six feet of each parcel as a combination green-belt area and bicycle path. A homeowner plans to convert the back one-half of her yard, including this set-aside space, into an organic garden. Her neighbor can

A)
force the homeowner to sell her property.
B)
do nothing because individual homeowners have no authority in this matter.
C)
go to court in an attempt to obtain injunctive relief.
D)
share in the bounty from the organic garden.

A

The answer is go to court in an attempt to obtain injunctive relief. Restrictive covenants can be enforced in court when one lot owner applies to the court for an injunction to prevent a neighboring lot owner from violating recorded restrictions.

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23
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Which of the following items would usually NOT be shown on the plat map for a new subdivision?

A)
Land to be used for streets
B)
Prices of residential and commercial lots
C)
Easements for sewer and water mains
D)
Numbered lots and blocks
A

Explanation
The answer is prices of residential and commercial lots. Prices are not a matter of public record and are subject to constant change. They do not belong on the recorded plat of subdivision.

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24
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When is a certificate of occupancy issued?

A)
At the time a property owner applies for a building permit
B)
When the owner of a multifamily residential property wishes to limit the number of individuals who may live in a single unit
C)
When an application for a variance or conditional-use permit has been granted by the zoning board
D)
After building construction work has been inspected and found satisfactory by the municipal inspector

A

Explanation
The answer is after building construction work has been inspected and found satisfactory by the municipal inspector. The certificate of occupancy is necessary before a building can be occupied.

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25
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Restrictive covenants can be used to restrict

A)
members of certain nationalities.
B)
people who have physical disabilities.
C)
members of certain races.
D)
property building height.
A

Explanation

The answer is property building height. Restrictive covenants can be used to restrict property building height.

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A developer built a structure that has six stories. Several years later, an ordinance was passed in that area banning the construction of any building six stories or higher. This building MOST likely has

A)
a variance.
B)
a conditional use.
C)
a nonconforming use.
D)
a zoning violation.
A

Explanation
The answer is a nonconforming use. A nonconforming use is one that is currently not permitted by zoning, but began before the restriction. The building is allowed because the use was already there. It is “grandfathered.”

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27
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A property owner owns a large tract of land. After an adequate study of all the relevant facts, the owner legally divides the land into 30 lots suitable for the construction of residences. In this situation, the property owner is acting as

A)
a land planner.
B)
an urban planner.
C)
a subdivider.
D)
a developer.
A

Explanation

The answer is a subdivider. Dividing land for later construction or sale is subdividing.

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28
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The owner of a parcel of land has been allowed to build improvements into the setback area. This is an example of

A)
a variance.
B)
a buffer zone.
C)
a setback restriction.
D)
a specific performance.
A

Explanation
The answer is a variance. Permission to vary or deviate from a zoning restriction comes in the form of a variance. Typically, the specific type of variance in this case would be a conditional or special-use permit.

29
Q

Zoning powers are conferred on municipal governments in which of the following ways?

A)
Through the master plan
B)
By state enabling acts
C)
Through city charters
D)
By popular local vote
A

Explanation
The answer is by state enabling acts. Zoning powers lie with state governments. Local zoning power is conferred on local jurisdictions by the state through enabling acts.

30
Q

To protect the public from fraudulent interstate land sales, a developer involved in interstate land sales of 25 or more lots must

A)
provide preferential financing.
B)
provide each purchaser with a printed report disclosing details of the property.
C)
allow a 30-day cancellation period.
D)
pay the prospective buyer’s expenses to see the property involved.
A

Explanation
The answer is provide each purchaser with a printed report disclosing details of the property. The printed report summarizes the developer’s detailed filing with HUD and reveals to the purchaser any legal and financial or physical difficulties the project is facing. Buyers who are not given this report can rescind the contract up to seven days after a copy is delivered or until settlement occurs.

31
Q

Under the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act (ILSA), a developer is required to provide each purchaser of property with a printed report before the purchaser

A)
obtains financing for the sale.
B)
takes possession of the property.
C)
signs a purchase contract.
D)
closes on the sale.
A

Explanation
The answer is signs a purchase contract. Under ILSA, the printed report must be provided before the purchaser signs a purchase contract.

32
Q

Before granting a zoning variance, a zoning board of appeals must

A)
conduct a door-to-door opinion survey of property owners adjacent to the proposed use.
B)
hold a public hearing so that neighbors may voice their opinions.
C)
determine whether the proposed use will result in higher property taxes.
D)
check whether the landowner has been granted previous variances.

A

Explanation
The answer is hold a public hearing where neighbors may voice their opinions. Both variances and conditional-use permits can only be issued after public hearings.

33
Q

A restriction in a seller’s deed may be enforced by which of the following?

A)
Court injunction
B)
Zoning board of appeal
C)
State legislature
D)
City building commission
A

Explanation
The answer is court injunction. Deed restrictions are private land-use controls and can only be enforced by a suit for injunctive relief. The courts can prevent someone from violating a recorded restriction by issuing an injunction—forcing the violator to remove the violation or stop the activity.

34
Q

Flexibility, economy, and ingenuity in the use of land are promoted by enactment of

A)
enabling acts.
B)
national land development legislation.
C)
restrictions on land use.
D)
subdivision ordinances.
A

Explanation
The answer is subdivision ordinances. A subdivision ordinance will include provisions for submitting and processing a proposed subdivision, encouraging flexibility, economy, and ingenuity in the use of land.

35
Q

Deed restrictions are created by all of the following EXCEPT

A)
general plan of a subdivision.
B)
deed.
C)
statute.
D)
written agreement.
A

Explanation
The answer is statute. Deed restrictions are private restrictions and are separate from and in addition to land-use controls exercised by the government.

36
Q

The construction of an addition that includes a family room, additional bedroom, and extra bath has been permitted and completed on the owner’s home. Before the addition can be used, which of the following is TRUE?

A)
The municipality must issue an occupancy permit.
B)
The bath must be inspected by the plumbing inspector.
C)
The municipality must issue a conditional-use permit.
D)
The municipality must issue a building permit.

A

Explanation
The answer is the municipality must issue an occupancy permit. Once the completed structure has been inspected and found satisfactory, the municipal inspector issues a certificate of occupancy or an occupancy permit.

37
Q

The Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosures Act is administered by

A)
the Department of the Interior.
B)
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
C)
the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
D)
the Federal Trade Commission.
A

Explanation
The answer is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. With the passage of the Dodd-Frank Act in 2011, the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act is now administered by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

38
Q

The transition from one land use to another is often eased by the creation of

A)
a scenic easement.
B)
a buffer zone.
C)
bulk zone.
D)
a planned unit development.
A

Explanation
The answer is a buffer zone. Some municipalities use buffer zones, such a strip of land used for a landscaped park, playground, or hiking trail, to ease the transition from one land use to another.

39
Q

A new structure has been completed to the satisfaction of the inspecting city engineer. What documentation MUST be issued before anyone can move in?

A)
Appraisal report
B)
Certificate of occupancy
C)
Conditional-use permit
D)
Certificate of reasonable value
A

Explanation
The answer is certificate of occupancy. Once the completed building has been inspected and found to comply with the building codes, the municipal inspector issues a certificate of occupancy or occupancy permit.

40
Q

The overall document that serves as a guide to anticipating changing needs in a local government, municipality, or county is

A)
the strategic plan.
B)
the comprehensive plan.
C)
the annual plan.
D)
the specific area plan.
A

Explanation
The answer is the comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan, also called the master plan, will consider a long term, perhaps 20 years or longer, and will often include a general plan that can be revised and updated more frequently, plans for specific areas, and strategic plans.

41
Q

A local government implements the guidelines set out in the long-term plan by enacting

A)
enabling acts.
B)
zoning ordinances.
C)
plans that conform with state zoning.
D)
strategic plans.
A

Explanation
The answer is zoning ordinances. Zoning ordinances implement the comprehensive plan and regulate and control the use of land and structures within designated land-use districts. There are no nationwide or statewide zoning ordinances, though the federal government and the states regulate land use through coastal management, environmental laws, and scenic easements.

42
Q

A town located near a small recreational lake enacts a new zoning code. Under the new code, commercial buildings are not permitted within 1,000 feet of the lake. A commercial building that is permitted to continue in its former use even though it is built on the lakeshore is an example of

A)
adverse possession.
B)
special use.
C)
variance.
D)
nonconforming use.
A

Explanation
The answer is nonconforming use. Allowing a nonconforming use is a way to grandfather in a use that was present before the enactment of certain zoning restrictions forbade it. Once allowed, the use may continue for a stipulated length of time and with limited right of transfer to a later buyer.

43
Q

The purpose of a building permit is to

A)
indicate the property is suitable for habitation.
B)
maintain municipal control over the amount of building.
C)
provide evidence of compliance with municipal regulations.
D)
show compliance with restrictive covenants.

A

Explanation
The answer is provide evidence of compliance with municipal regulations. A building permit is issued only after municipal regulations have been complied with. It is, therefore, evidence of such compliance.

44
Q

A homeowner would like to operate a business in the home, but is in an area zoned for residential use only. What should the homeowner do?

A)
Ask a court to grant an injunction against the zoning board
B)
Seek a conditional-use permit from the zoning board, if it is defined as allowable
C)
Request that the zoning board declare the home to be a nonconforming use
D)
Apply to the zoning board for a variance

A

Explanation
The seek a conditional-use permit from the zoning board, if it is defined as allowable. A conditional-use permit might be granted in this situation if the intended use would not greatly impact the residential nature of the neighborhood.

45
Q

Density zoning ordinances restrict

A)
the average number of persons allowed within each dwelling.
B)
the size of dwellings.
C)
the average maximum number of dwelling units per acre that may be built within a particular subdivision.
D)
the number of parking spaces required in commercially zoned areas.

A

Explanation
The answer is average maximum number of dwelling units per acre that may be built within a particular subdivision. Density zoning ordinances can be used to either increase housing opportunities by allowing more homes to be built per acre of land, or decrease available housing by allowing fewer homes per acre.

46
Q

Government ownership of national and state parks and forests, schools, museums, and various administrative buildings helps serve the best interests of

A)
the government.
B)
investors.
C)
the public.
D)
private developers.
A

Explanation
The answer is the public. Government ownership of national and state parks and forests, schools, museums, and various government buildings helps serve the best interests of the public.

47
Q

The purpose of building permits is to

A)
prevent encroachments.
B)
control the activities of building inspectors.
C)
ensure compliance with building codes.
D)
generate revenue for the municipality.
A

Explanation
The answer is ensure compliance with building codes. Through the permit requirement, municipal officials are made aware of new construction and alterations and can verify compliance with building codes.

48
Q

The inherent authority for states to create regulations needed to protect the public health, safety, and welfare is provided through

A)
the court system.
B)
the legislation passed by Congress.
C)
the police power of the states.
D)
the electorate.
A

Explanation

The answer is the police power of the states.

49
Q

All of the following are legal deed restrictions EXCEPT

A)
activities that are not to be conducted at the site.
B)
allowable race of purchasers.
C)
minimum size of buildings to be constructed.
D)
types of buildings that may be constructed.

A

Explanation
The answer is allowable race of purchasers. No deed restrictions may limit ownership or occupancy based on an individual’s race or national origin.

50
Q

A restriction in a seller’s deed may be enforced by which of the following?

A)
Court injunction
B)
Zoning board of appeal
C)
City building commission
D)
State legislature
A

Explanation
The answer is court injunction. Deed restrictions are private land-use controls and can only be enforced by a suit for injunctive relief. The courts can prevent someone from violating a recorded restriction by issuing an injunction—forcing the violator to remove the violation or stop the activity.

51
Q

A plat for a proposed subdivision is submitted to

A)
the property owners.
B)
the municipality.
C)
the state.
D)
the developer.
A

Explanation
The answer is the municipality. The plat for a proposed subdivision usually must be approved by the municipality before it can be recorded; when property does not fall within city limits, the county may have this responsibility.

52
Q

What is NOT included in public land-use controls?

A)
Environmental protection laws
B)
Comprehensive plan specifications
C)
Covenants, conditions, and restrictions
D)
Subdivision regulations
A

Explanation

The answer is covenants, conditions, and restrictions. Restrictive covenants are private—not public— land-use controls.

53
Q

The Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act does NOT apply to subdivisions consisting of fewer than

A)
25 lots or in which each lot is 40 acres or more.
B)
25 lots or in which each lot is 20 acres or more.
C)
20 lots or in which each lot is 25 acres or more.
D)
25 lots or in which each lot is 25 acres or more.

A

Explanation

The answer is 25 lots or in which each lot is 20 acres or more.

54
Q

A developer built a structure that has six stories. Several years later, an ordinance was passed in that area banning the construction of any building six stories or higher. This building MOST likely has

A)
a conditional use.
B)
a nonconforming use.
C)
a zoning violation.
D)
a variance.
A

Explanation
The answer is a nonconforming use. A nonconforming use is one that is currently not permitted by zoning, but began before the restriction. The building is allowed because the use was already there. It is “grandfathered.”

55
Q

The purpose of a building permit is to

A)
show compliance with restrictive covenants.
B)
provide evidence of compliance with municipal regulations.
C)
maintain municipal control over the amount of building.
D)
indicate the property is suitable for habitation.

A

Explanation
The answer is provide evidence of compliance with municipal regulations. A building permit is issued only after municipal regulations have been complied with. It is, therefore, evidence of such compliance.

56
Q

Specific information required to be disclosed in the report from a seller of property subject to the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act does NOT include

A)
type of title being transferred to the buyer.
B)
availability of recreation facilities.
C)
number of homes currently occupied on the site.
D)
the population of nearby cities or communities.

A

Explanation
The answer is the population of nearby cities or communities. Specific information required to be disclosed in the report from a seller of property subject to the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act does not include the population of nearby cities or communities.

57
Q

Which of the following items would usually NOT be shown on the plat map for a new subdivision?

A)
Land to be used for streets
B)
Prices of residential and commercial lots
C)
Numbered lots and blocks
D)
Easements for sewer and water mains
A

Explanation
The answer is prices of residential and commercial lots. Prices are not a matter of public record and are subject to constant change. They do not belong on the recorded plat of subdivision.

58
Q

The comprehensive plan, also called a master plan, is

A)
not a regulatory document but rather a guide to proactive planning for change.
B)
primarily created to prevent changes in local revenues.
C)
a regulatory document for implementing change in response to proposals.
D)
primarily created to prevent changes in land use.

A

Explanation
The answer is not a regulatory document but rather a guide to proactive planning for change. The comprehensive plan, also known as a master plan, is a guide to proactive planning for change that anticipates changing needs.

59
Q

Zoning ordinances should

A)
remain flexible to meet changing needs.
B)
be as restrictive as possible because they can always be changed.
C)
be altered as little as possible to provide continuity to planners and developers.
D)
require a two-thirds vote of the electorate before a proposed change is made.

A

Explanation
The answer is remain flexible to meet changing needs. Zoning ordinances should conform to the comprehensive plan, but both must remain flexible to meet the changing needs of residents and businesses.

60
Q

Zoning ordinances normally define specific uses for land that are permitted within a municipality. All of the following are designated uses in such ordinances EXCEPT

A)
rental.
B)
commercial.
C)
industrial.
D)
residential.
A

Explanation
The answer is rental. Zoning ordinances have traditionally classified land use as residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural and do not specify the form of allowed property ownership.

61
Q

A subdivision had a deed restriction, covering all the properties in the subdivision, that set aside the back six feet of each parcel as a combination green-belt area and bicycle path. A homeowner plans to convert the back one-half of her yard, including this set-aside space, into an organic garden. Her neighbor can

A)
do nothing because individual homeowners have no authority in this matter.
B)
force the homeowner to sell her property.
C)
share in the bounty from the organic garden.
D)
go to court in an attempt to obtain injunctive relief.

A

Explanation
The answer is go to court in an attempt to obtain injunctive relief. Restrictive covenants can be enforced in court when one lot owner applies to the court for an injunction to prevent a neighboring lot owner from violating recorded restrictions.

62
Q

A builder goes all over the country buying large tracts of vacant land, splitting them into smaller parcels, and building identical communities of single-family ranch-style homes surrounding a central shopping center. The builder sells the homes to residents and leases space in the shopping center to merchants. The builder is

A)
an assembler.
B)
a subdivider only.
C)
a developer only.
D)
both a developer and a subdivider.
A

Explanation
The answer is both a developer and a subdivider. Subdividers buy undeveloped acreage and divide it into smaller lots. A developer improves the land, constructs homes or other buildings, and sells them. Developing is usually more complex than subdividing.

63
Q

The sale of property in one state to buyers in another state is

A)
regulated only by each local municipality.
B)
subject to strict federal and state regulations.
C)
subject to only federal regulations.
D)
not regulated by either the federal or state governments.

A

Explanation
The answer is subject to strict federal and state regulations. In addition to the laws of the state in which the property is located or marketed, federal law regulates interstate property sales.

64
Q

Governments, counties, and municipalities establish comprehensive plans that consider which of the following elements?

A)
Land use
B)
Energy conservation
C)
Housing needs of residents
D)
All of these
A

Explanation
The answer is all of these. Systematic planning for orderly growth considers land use, housing needs, transportation, community facilities, and energy conservation.

65
Q

A developer has included a playground and running trails between the commercial properties facing a busy street and the houses further back in the subdivision. The recreational area is considered

A)
a buffer zone.
B)
a taking.
C)
aesthetic zoning.
D)
a nonconforming use.
A

Explanation
The answer is a buffer zone. A buffer zone is a strip of land, such as a park, separating land dedicated to one use (commercial) from land dedicated to another use (residential).

66
Q

The transition from one land use to another is often eased by the creation of

A)
a planned unit development.
B)
bulk zone.
C)
a buffer zone.
D)
a scenic easement.
A

Explanation
The answer is a buffer zone. Some municipalities use buffer zones, such a strip of land used for a landscaped park, playground, or hiking trail, to ease the transition from one land use to another.

67
Q

In one city, developers are limited by the zoning law to constructing no more than an average of three houses per acre in any subdivision. What does this restriction regulate?

A)
Out-lots
B)
Covenants
C)
Gross density
D)
Clustering
A

Explanation
The answer is gross density. Public land-use controls commonly seek to control density—such as how many living units will be allowed per acre.

68
Q

Systematic planning for orderly growth does NOT include

A)
housing needs.
B)
movement of people and goods.
C)
unlimited land use for residential purposes.
D)
commercial needs and interests.
A

Explanation
The answer is unlimited land use for residential purposes. Systematic planning for orderly growth takes into account housing needs but does not provide for unlimited land use for residential purposes.