Real Estate Fundamentals - Chapter 2

List all the governing bodies that have jurisdiction over roadway signage, traffic control devices, and speed limits?

- HOA board members - Department of Transportation Standards - Municipal Code Enforcement

If a proposed building does not comply with the dimensional requirements of the zoning resolution, which of the following must be obtained?

Area Variance

Early building code development and enforcement was driven by a need to protect...?

Assets

A systematic regulation of construction of buildings within a municipality established by ordinance or law.

Building Code

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. Also referred to as the "bulk" of a building.

Building Envelope

A document issued by a local government agency after satisfactory inspection of a structure authorizing that the structure can be occupied.

Certificate of Occupancy

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. For example, on a 10,000 square foot zoning lot in a district with a maximum FAR of 1.0, the floor area of a building cannot exceed 10,000 square feet.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)

Developer plans that have not been platted and recorded.

Preliminary plans

Which ISLA exemptions apply to individual lots?

Regulatory exemptions

What can be added to a subdivision regulation in order to 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

What is the maximum slope of a ramp under the ADA guidelines?

1 inch vertical rise for every 12 inches in length

Improved lots are eligible for full exemption status, how many months can providing construction be completed after the sales contract is executed?

24 months

According to the ADA, what is the minimum height requirement of handrails on ramps?

34 inches

What is the minimum size for ramp landings under ADA guidelines?

5' X 5'

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 (%)

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

What discloses valuable information about the developer's obligations and construction timelines?

Comprehensive Report

The Interstate Federal Land Sales Full Disclosure Act requires developers to provide certain disclosures to...?

Government agencies and private buyers

The area (in square feet) of a zoning lot.

Lot Area

That portion of a zoning lot which, when viewed from above, is covered by a building.

Lot Coverage

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.

Master Plan

A governing body that helped the insurance industry develop a survey for municipalities to establish building guidelines in the early 20th century.

National Board of Fire Underwriters (NBFU)

How would you calculate how long an ADA ramp will be without landings?

One foot in length for every 1 inch of rise (1:12)

Why would a developer of a subdivision impose an easement?

Provide access to a lot

Justin is a developer. He wants to limit or prohibit certain commercial activities within his subdivision. He can legally control how a property is used by ...?

Selling lots with deed restrictions Additional answers: - Limiting access to main arteries and public roads - Telling prospective buyers which commercial activities are prohibited. - None of the answer choices provided are correct

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.

Subdivision Regulations

The agency that establishes and enforces regulations to ensure safe removal and disposal of lead during rehabilitation projects in the United States?

The EPA

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.

The authorization to improve or develop a particular property in a manner not authorized by zoning is known as a/an

Variance

The authorization to improve or develop a particular property in a manner not authorized by zoning.

Variance

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.

Yard Setbacks

What is used to ensure light and air between buildings?

Yard setbacks

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.

Zoning

A mapped residential, commercial, or manufacturing district with similar use, bulk and density regulations.

Zoning District

Maps that indicate the location and boundaries of zoning districts within a municipality.

Zoning Maps

Every development must comply with local ordinances. Which agency/official typically sets per-capita parking space requirements?

Zoning Office Additional answers: - Fire Marshall - Building & Permit Office - Department of Transportation

A statement setting forth the type of use permitted under each zoning classification and specific requirements for compliance.

Zoning Ordinance

A set of regulations that dictates how development and expansion occur in a city, county or other region.

comprehensive plan