How does Planned Unit Development zoning differ from ordinary zoning?

It requires that multiple tracts of land be developed according to a single design for efficient use of space.

It applies only to industrial and office parks.

It incorporates a number of different zones within a single property boundary.

It requires developers to obtain a seperate building permit for every structure.

Which of the following situations is most likely to represent an illegal nonconforming use?

A homeowner in a residential zone converts her residence to rental offices.

A homeowner builds an attached garage in a neighborhood where all the garages are detached.

A storeowner remodels a storefront in accordance with relations, and then the zoning is changed to residential.

A new zoning ordinance outlaws two-storyadditions after a homeowner completes an addition.

What is the difference between a variance and a nonconforming use?

A variance is granted by the zoning board if the owner has a justifiable reason.

A variance, once granted, is unconditional and permanent.

A nonconforming use is allowed if the owner requests it in adavance of building.

A nonconforming use violates current zoning, but a variance does not.

Which of the following is true of a successful eminent domain proceeding?

It extinguishes leases, liens, and other encumbrances on the property taken.

It cancels the property owner's mortgage loan balance.

It leaves the property owner with equitable title in place of legal title.

It eliminates the "chain of title" by canceling the original grant.

Among other provisions, the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 provided that

parties responsible for improper disposal of hazardous waste could be charged for the cleanup costs.

large development projects undergo and enviornment impact survey immediately after completion of construction.

industrial users of real estate comply with air quality standards.

the EPA would give financial help to homeowners to remedy any hazardous situation resulting from radon, asbestos, or lead-based paint.

A property owner acquired a property by means of a deed that included a deed restriction against building any kind of unattached structures on the property. The owner now wants to build a small office/art studio in a seperate structure. What can the owner do to overcome the restriction?

Have the necessary parties execute a quitclaim deed.

Apply to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a special permit.

Sue in court to have the deed declared invalid.

Obtain written permission to violate the restriction from the original grantor.

If an owner of real property dies without leaving a will and with no legal heirs, what will generally happen to the property?

It will revert to the state or county by escheat.

It will transfer to the decedent's executor.

It will be divided equally among adjoining property owners.

It will become a public easement.

One of the conditions an adverse possessor must meet in order to obtain legal title to a property is

openly possessing and claiming the property without the owner's consent.

occupying the property without an occupancy permit.

using the property intermittently and without permission over a period of years.

building a permanent structure on the property.

A break in the chain of title to a property results in

a lien of indeteminate ownership.

A lender's title insurance policy generally protects

the lender against the possibility that the lender's lien cannot be enforced.

the seller against liability for conveying unmarketable title.

the buyer against loss of equity through fraud or a disputed title.

the lender against liability for certifying that the title records have been searched.

A standard owner's title insurance policy generally protects

the owner against liabilities and losses resulting from title defects.

the owner against loss of title in a foreclosure suit.

lienholders against loss of their collateral.

the seller against liability for conveying title with unrecorded defects.

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In the implementation of land use controls, why should the community be concerned about the effects on individual property values?

Preservation of property values is the sole purpose of public land use control.

Sudden increases in property values place a burden on municipal services.

In most communities, taxes based on property values support needed government services.

If property is controlled, values will decline.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the relationship between master planning and zoning ordinances?

The compilation of zoning ordinances is the master plan.

A master plan eliminates the need for zoning ordinances.

Master planning is a state-level function; zoning is limited to the county level.

Zoning ordinances are a primary means of keeping land use in line with the master plan.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

One of the major considerations in planning where to allow growth is

the number of developers asking for permits.

the effect of development on traffic patterns.

the median age of the community.

the number of housing starts reported for neighboring communities.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The basic intent of zoning ordinances is to

establish the basis for public ownership of land for the common good.

establish subdivision rules and regulations.

specify usage for every parcel within the zoning authority's jurisdiction.

restrict development in unincorporated areas.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Why do zoning authorities create different types of zones?

To ensure that a variety of construction types is available in the community.

To seperate different types of uses so that they do not interfere with each other.

To preserve low density land uses.

To encourage industrial and commercial users to relocate.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a "buffer zone"?

A transitional zone between a residential zone and a commercial zone.

An area zoned as a public park.

A temporary zone created to allow users to come into compliance with a change in zoning.

A zone around the boundaries of a municipality.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is meant by "intensity of usage?"

The number of building lots per acre.

The number of people per square mile.

The number of building permits issued per year within a zoning jurisdiction.

The area of a commercial or industrial facility in relation to the size of the site.

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