Unit 20 Key Terms

Question 1

Used to ease the transition from one use to another.

Answer 1

Buffer zone

Question 2

The specification of construction standards that must be met when repairing or erecting buildings.

Answer 2

Building code

Question 3

Indicates that the property is suitable for habitation and must be issued before any one moves in and before a lender allows closing.

Answer 3

Certificate of occupancy

Question 4

Also known as a master plan, is not a regulatory document, but a guide that tries to anticipate changing needs.

Answer 4

Comprehensive plan

Question 5

May be granted to a property owner to allow a special use if property that is defined as an allowable conditional use within that zone.

Answer 5

Conditional-use permit

Question 6

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Answer 6

CC&RS covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Question 7

Are limitations to the use of property imposed by a past owner or the current owner by inclusion in the deed to the property and are binding in future grantees.

Answer 7

Deed restrictions

Question 8

Restrict the average maximum number of house per acre that may be build within a particular subdivision.

Answer 8

Density zoning

Question 9

Improves land and constructs homes or other buildings that are then sold.

Answer 9

Developer

Question 10

States delegate to counties and local municipalities the authority to enact ordinances in keeping with general laws.

Answer 10

Enabling acts

Question 11

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Answer 11

Interstate Land Salea Full Disclosure Act ILSA

Question 12

Frequently, A lot or an improvement does not conform to the zoning use because it existed before the enactment or amendment of the zoning ordinance. It may be allowed to continue legally long it complies and until it is destroyed or torn down.

Answer 12

Nonconforming use

Question 13

A development where land is set aside for mixed-use purposes, such as residential, commercial, and public areas.

Answer 13

Planned unit development PUD

Question 14

A detailed map illustrating the geographic boundaries of individual lots.

Answer 14

Plat map

Question 15

Private rules set up by the developer that establish standards for all parcels within the defined subdivision or PUD

Answer 15

Restrictive covenants

Question 16

A person who buys undeveloped acreage and divides it into smaller lots for sale to individuals or developers.

Answer 16

Subdivider

Question 17

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Answer 17

Subdivision

Question 18

Will provide relief if a zoning regulation deprives an owner of the reasonable use of the property.

Answer 18

Variance

Question 19

Implement the comprehensive plan and regulate and control the use of land and structures within designated land-use districts, in part by separating conflicting land uses.

Answer 19

Zoning ordinances