chapter 2 real estate quiz
the "bulk" of a building is also known as the...?
Building envelope
Subdivision regulations are generally created and enforced by local, state, and federal agencies. However, developers may choose to add ............ that influence landscaping and architectural design, choices, as well as limit certain activities within the community borders to shape the tone and appearance of the subdivision.
Restrictive covenants
Which document establishes the mechanism for transferring ownership to the first buyers, and all subsequent buyers?
the plat
Real estate professionals, like Zoning Office officials and commissioning boards considering subdivision project plans, know that population dynamics influence expansion. Along with monitoring migration patterns, deaths, and births, both groups study all of the following demographic data points, with the exception of...?
vistors
According to the ADA, what is the minimum height requirement of handrails on ramps?
34 inches
What is the maximum allowed buildable square footage on a property if the property measures 10,000 square feet, and the maximum permitted floor area ratio is 4.0?
40000
Becca, a real estate agent who serves a semi-rural area, recently learned that ............ of all post office locations are owned by individuals and leased back to the USPS. This information may be helpful when she works with investors looking for a stable, guaranteed return on investment.
75 Percent (%)
What percentage of government land assets, including lakes, rivers, and streams, are set aside as public lands designated for recreational use or managed to protect natural resources?
95 percent
Building Envelope
A building envelope is the maximum three-dimensional space on a zoning lot within which a structure can be built, as permitted by applicable height, setback and yard controls. One of the main goals of a zoning analysis is to determine the building envelope. A building envelope is also referred to as the "bulk" of a building.
Certificate of Occupancy
A document issued by a local government agency after satisfactory inspection of a structure authorizing that the structure can be occupied.
A developer has approvals to start construction on a subdivision with 19 lots. What type of exemption means he probably won't have to provide disclosure reports to the government or buyers?
A full statutory exemption
Master Plan
A long-term planning document. It establishes the framework and key elements of a site reflecting a clear vision created and adopted in an open process. It synthesizes civic goals and the public's aspirations for a project, gives them form and organization, and defines a realistic plan for implementation, including subsequent approvals by public agencies
Zoning District
A mapped residential, commercial, or manufacturing district with similar use, bulk and density regulations
Yard Setbacks
A required open area along the property lines of a zoning lot, which must be unobstructed from the lowest level to the sky. Yard setbacks ensure light and air between buildings.
Zoning Ordinance
A statement setting forth the type of use permitted under each zoning classification and specific requirements for compliance.
Building Code
A systematic regulation of construction of buildings within a municipality established by ordinance or law.
Which of the following is a type of zoning district commonly found in a municipality?
All of the answer choices provided are correct Residential Commercial Industrial
Which of the following requirements are included in the local zoning ordinances?
All of the answer choices provided are correct Yard setback requirements Maximum building height requirements Floor area ratio requirements
Hospitals, jails, libraries, and public schools are all considered ............ in the comprehensive plan
Community facilities
Industrial and manufacturing structures must be built with what type of structural frame?
Concrete and/or steel
preliminary plans are ...?
Developer plans that have not been platted and recorded
Reducing lot sizes, increasing density, and rezoning some districts are all solutions for cities or counties with...?
Limited land for expansion
The Interstate Federal Land Sales Full Disclosure Act regulates all of the following, except?
Local transactions between residents of the same county
Zoning Maps
Maps that indicate the location and boundaries of zoning districts within a municipality.
Housing inventory has reached a ten year low, primarily because a new plant in a nearby town brought in hundreds of workers from other parts of the state. City leaders are considering an application for a new subdivision development that would increase housing options. This is an example of ............, triggering change to the master plan.
Net migration
A developer of a subdivision may impose easements for which of the following reasons?
Provide access to a lot
Mark is a local real estate developer who is looking to create a subdivision. What is the first step Mark must take in the subdivision process?
Survey the land
Lot Coverage
That portion of a zoning lot which, when viewed from above, is covered by a building.
Lot Area
The area (in square feet) of a zoning lot.
Variance
The authorization to improve or develop a particular property in a manner not authorized by zoning.
The building code governs window sizes to ensure which of the following objects are met?
The building has adequate light and ventilation
Certain industrial and commercially zoned properties are exempt from ISLA rules, providing all of the following conditions are met, with the exception of...?
The buyer agrees to pay an exemption fee in the amount equal to 5% of the purchase price.
Subdivision Regulations
The control of the division of a tract of land into individual lots by requiring development according to specific standards and procedures adopted by local ordinances.
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
The floor area ratio, also referred to as FAR, is the principal bulk regulation controlling the size of buildings. FAR is the ratio of total building floor area to the area of the zoning lot. Each zoning district has a FAR control which, when multiplied by the lot area of the zoning lot, produces the maximum amount of floor area allowable in a building on the zoning lot.
Zoning
The separation or division of a city or town into districts, the regulation of buildings and structures in such districts in accordance with their construction and the nature and extent of their use, and the dedication of such districts to particular uses designated to serve the general welfare.
Michael is working with a business investor who wants to buy several lots in a new subdivision to build houses for sale. When the client asks for a copy of the comprehensive report, Michael tells him it isn't required, but he will ask if the developer is willing to provide one. Why wasn't the report automatically available?
This type of business to business transaction is exempt from ISLA regulations.
Municipal building code enforcement regulates buildings and other structures to protect the health, safety, and...?
Welfare of the general public
Every development must comply with local ordinances. Which agency/official typically sets per-capita parking space requirements?
Zoning Office
James is looking to buy a new property. Where should James look to find what zone the property is located in...?
Zoning maps
Which document, or documents, provide a visual layout of a proposed subdivision that shows individual tracts, total subdivision acreage, approximate size of each lot, and designated public use areas?
a plat
Which of the following is used to determine the maximum allowed buildable square footage on a property?
floor area ratio
Which of the following is a long-term city planning document that establishes the framework and key elements of a site reflecting a clear vision created and adopted in an open process?
master plan
When reviewing a subdivision plan, the local authority considers whether the development will support the economic, physical, and ............ needs of current and future residents.
social
