CH 4 Quiz - Land Use Control

25 of 25 What does a developer submit for approval that contains surveyed plat maps and comprehensive building specifications? An inspection report. A survey. A building plan. A plat of subdivision.

A plat of subdivision.

8 of 25 What authorizes a use that is not consistent with the zoning ordinance in a literal sense, yet is clearly beneficial or essential to the public welfare? An accessory use A special use permit A zoning ordinance A deed restriction

A special use permit

10 of 25 What describes a regulation enacted by the local government for zoning a city or county? A mandate A special use permit An injunction A zoning ordinance

A zoning ordinance

16 of 25 What allows a use that differs from the applicable ordinance for a variety of justifiable reasons? A proposed variance. An area variance. A zoning variance. A use permit.

A zoning variance.

11 of 25. What describes a powdery mineral once commonly used as a fireproof insulating material around pipes, in floor tiles and linoleum, in siding and roofing, in wallboard, joint compound and many other applications? Radon. Asbestos. Formaldehyde. Lead.

Asbestos.

1 of 25. What type of zoning allows more restrictive zoning uses to be allowed in less restrictive zones? Noncumulative zoning Incentive zoning Cumulative zoning Recreational zoning

Cumulative zoning

3 of 25 In order to qualify for FHA financing insurance, what type of requirements must a subdivision meet? HUD requirements FHA requirements HOA requirements Minimum standard requirements

FHA requirements

4 of 25 What describes legal rights that are attached to the ownership of a parcel of real estate? Ownership rights Parcel rights A bundle of rights Legal property rights

A bundle of rights

17 of 25 What type of property restriction places limits on how a property may be used? An encumbrance. A lien. An easement. A deed restriction.

A deed restriction.

22 of 25 What describes a fungus that grows in the presence of moisture and oxygen on virtually any kind of organic surface? Carbon monoxide Radon Asbestos Mold

Mold

18 of 25. What type of use is one that clearly differs from current zoning and usually occurs when zoning change leaves existing properties in violation of the new ordinance? Special use. Conforming use. Nonconforming use. Restrictive use.

Nonconforming use.

5 of 25 What gives a government entity the ability to fulfill its responsibility to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the public? Official enforcement Police power Jurisdiction Civil courts

Police power

15 of 25 What are limitations placed on the use of land by the developer of a residential subdivision? Adverse possession. Easements. Restrictive covenants. Development controls.

Restrictive covenants.

13 of 25 What type of taxes are levied on properties to pay for improvements, that will ideally increase the overall value of the property? Personal property taxes. Improvement taxes. Special assessments. Rollback taxes.

Special assessments.

7 of 25 What term describes when a property owner dies with a valid will in place? Escheat Intestate Moratorium Testate

Testate

2 of 25. What 1969 Act created the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Council for Environmental Quality, giving them a mandate to establish environmental standards for land use planning? The Water Pollution Control Act The National Environmental Policy Act The Water Quality Improvement Act The Resource Recovery Act

The National Environmental Policy Act

12 of 25 What refers to a method for protecting land by transferring the "rights to develop" from one area and giving them to another? Land acquisition transfer. Fee simple development. Transfer of development rights. Right of refusal.

Transfer of development rights.

24 of 25 Property owners can enforce covenants by taking a court action known as an affidavit. an injunction. a complaint. a decree.

an injunction.

14 of 25 Properties which are owned by the government are called domains. not exempt from the payment of property taxes. exempt from the payment of property taxes. required to pay a usury tax.

exempt from the payment of property taxes.

19 of 25 If a California homeowner does not pay his or her full property tax amount by June 30th, the property is considered intestate. escheat. nonconforming. in default.

in default.

23 of 25 The three most common types of zoning classifications are residential, commercial and agricultural. industrial. recreational. public.

industrial.

6 of 25 Property taxes that are not paid result in a deed restriction. property lien. property assessment. tax lien.

property lien.

21 of 25 In 1848, courts in the United States recognized and enforced restrictive covenants to regulate land use in public areas. parks. agricultural areas. residential subdivisions.

residential subdivisions.

9 of 25. The two most important environmental disclosure requirements for licensees to be aware of are the Natural Hazards Disclosure Act and the Clean Air Amendment. the Coastal Zone Conservation Act. the Lead-based Paint Act. the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Faulting Zone Act.

the Lead-based Paint Act.

20 of 25 The most favorable management of real property usage must take into account both the interests of the individual and the interests of the subdivision. the surrounding community. the government. the HOA.

the surrounding community.