Unit quiz 20

Question 1

Some states’ laws regulate sales of land located both inside and outside the states. These state land sales laws tend to be

A) exactly the same as the federal law.

B) less strict than the federal law.

C) stricter and more detailed than the federal law.

D) less detailed than the federal law.

Answer 1

C) stricter and more detailed than the federal law.

Question 2

Developing is generally

A) found to be equal to the activity required for subdividing.

B) considered to be the same as subdividing.

C) a much more extensive activity than subdividing.

D) a less extensive activity than subdividing.

Answer 2

C) a much more extensive activity than subdividing.

Question 3

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

Answer 3

B) By state enabling acts

Question 4

What is NOT included in public land-use controls?

A) Covenants, conditions, and restrictions

B) Comprehensive plan specifications

C) Subdivision regulations

D) Environmental protection laws

Answer 4

A) Covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Restrictive covenants are private—not public—land-use controls.

Question 5

True or false: Restrictive covenants are private—not public—land-use controls.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

To determine whether a location can be put to future use as a retail store, one would examine the

A) housing code.

B) list of permitted nonconforming uses.

C) zoning ordinance.

D) building code.

Answer 6

C) zoning ordinance.

Question 7

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

Answer 7

25 lots or to those in which each lot is 20 acres or more.

Question 8

Over the years, the government’s policy has been to

A) remain neutral on private ownership of land.
B) discourage private ownership of land.
C) encourage private ownership of land.
D) restrict private ownership of land.

Answer 8

C) encourage private ownership of land.

Question 9

All of the following are legal deed restrictions EXCEPT

A) minimum size of buildings to be constructed.

B) allowable ethnic origins of purchasers.

C) types of buildings that may be constructed.

D) activities that are not to be conducted at the site

Answer 9

B) allowable ethnic origins of purchasers.

Question 10

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

A) Easements for sewer and water mains

B) Numbered lots and blocks

C) Prices of residential and commercial lots

D) Land to be used for streets

Answer 10

C) Prices of residential and commercial lots

Question 11

The condemnation of private property for public use is allowed under the state’s right of

Answer 11

eminent domain

Question 12

The purpose of building permits is to

Answer 12

ensure compliance with building codes.

Question 13

Deed restrictions are created by all of the following EXCEPT

A) statute.

B) written agreement.

C) general plan of a subdivision.

D) deed.

Answer 13

A) statute.

Question 14

Deed restrictions are private restrictions and are separate from and in addition to

Answer 14

land-use controls exercised by the government.

Question 15

When is a certificate of occupancy issued?

Answer 15

After building construction work has been inspected and found satisfactory by the municipal inspector

Question 16

Restrictive covenants

A) apply only until the developer has conveyed the title.

B) can be removed by a court of competent jurisdiction.

C) apply to and bind successive owners of the property.

D) are no longer effective when the title is transferred.

Answer 16

C) apply to and bind successive owners of the property.

Question 17

Which of the following is a variance?

A) A court order prohibiting certain activities

B) A reversion of ownership

C) An exception to a zoning ordinance

D) A nullification of an easement

Answer 17

C) An exception to a zoning ordinance

Question 18

? is an allowed use that does not meet current zoning requirements and permits a landowner to use the property in a manner that is strictly prohibited by the existing zoning.

Answer 18

A variance

Question 19

Deed restrictions may NOT legally control or limit

A) exterior finish and decoration of the structures.

B) potential future uses of the properties.

C) the race or religion of future owners and occupants of a property.

D) the sizes and types of structures to be built.

Answer 19

C) the race or religion of future owners and occupants of a property.

Question 20

The occupancy permit is issued before anyone moves in and often before a lender will allow closing to ensure

Answer 20

certain safety and health standards have been met.

Question 21

The purpose of bulk zoning is to

A) ensure that certain kinds of uses are incorporated into developments.

B) specify certain types of architecture for new buildings.

C) set overall development goals for the community.

D) control density and avoid overcrowding.

Answer 21

D) control density and avoid overcrowding.

Question 22

The Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosures Act is administered by the

Answer 22

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Question 23

With the passage of (?) , the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act is now administered by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Answer 23

the Dodd-Frank Act in 2011