Vocabulary Study Cards Ch. 5

Question 1

Public Land Use Controls

Answer 1

The regulation of land use by government organizations in the form of zoning laws, building codes, subdivision ordinances, and environmental protection laws.

Question 2

Police Powers

Answer 2

The power of government to regulate the use of real property for the benefit of the public interest.

Question 3

Enabling Acts

Answer 3

Laws passed by state legislatures authorizing cities and counties to regulate land use within their jurisdictions.

Question 4

Setback

Answer 4

The distance from a front or interior property line to the point where a structure can be located.

Question 5

Master Plan

Answer 5

Created for the purpose of providing for the orderly growth of a community that will result in the greatest social and economic benefits to the people in the community.

Question 6

Zoning Ordinance

Answer 6

The zoning map, which divides the community into various designated districts and the text of the ordinance, which sets forth the type of use permitted under each zoning classification and specific requirements for compliance.

Question 7

Nonconforming Use

Answer 7

The use of property in a zoned area is different from that specified by the zoning code for the area.

Question 8

Planned Unit Developments (PUDs)

Answer 8

A type of zoning ordnance which permits a special use; thereby enabling a designated area or subdivision to have a combination of property types, such as, residential housing, recreation facilities, and business establishments.

Question 9

Amendment

Answer 9

An actual change in the zoning code itself.

Question 10

Variance

Answer 10

A permitted deviation from specific requirements of the existing zoning ordinance.

Question 11

Special Use

Answer 11

An exception built into a zoning ordinance that must be granted if the criteria for the exception are met.

Question 12

Overlay District

Answer 12

A zoning device that superimposes one zoning area over another.

Question 13

Spot Zoning

Answer 13

When a certain property within a zoned area is rezoned to permit a use that is different from the zoning requirements for that zoned area. It’s illegal.

Question 14

Subdivision Regulations (Ordinances)

Answer 14

Public control of the development of residential subdivisions.

Question 15

Building Codes

Answer 15

Public controls regulating construction that establish minimum construction standards.

Question 16

Certificate of Occupancy (CO)

Answer 16

A permit that allows the occupation of the structure by tenants or the owner.

Question 17

Flood Hazard Area

Answer 17

Areas that are subject to certain federal laws and regulations that are made in the area. Must be covered with flood insurance.

Question 18

Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act

Answer 18

A federal regulation of the interstate sale of unimproved lots. Created to prevent fraudulent marketing schemes when land is sold.

Question 19

Statement of Record

Answer 19

A document disclosing specific information that the developer must file with HUD before offering unimproved lots in interstate commerce by telephone or through the mail.

Question 20

Property Report

Answer 20

Disclosure required under Interstate Land Sales Disclosure Act. Contains specific information about the land for the protection of the purchaser or lessee.

Question 21

Deed Restrictions

Answer 21

Limits on land use i the form of covenants or conditions.

Question 22

Covenant

Answer 22

Promise in writing, exists in a deed to benefit property that is sold or retained.

Question 23

Run With The Land

Answer 23

Rights that move from grantor to grantee along with a title.

Question 24

Restrictive/Protective Covenants

Answer 24

Restrictions in a deed placed on the use of land by the grantor. Such covenant are widely used by the developers of residential subdivisions.

Question 25

Negative Covenants or Easements

Answer 25

Promises on the part of the purchasers of property in the subdivision to limit their use of their property to comply with the requirements of the restrictive/protective covenants.

Question 26

Conditions

Answer 26

Restrictions that provide for a reversion of title if they are violated. If violated, ownership reverts to the grantor, his heirs, or assigns.

Question 27

Private Land Use Controls

Answer 27

The regulations of land use by individuals or nongovernment organizations in the form of deed restrictions and restrictive covenants.