legal aspects chapter 13 quiz
The exercising of the government's right of eminent domain is known as...?
condemnation
Spot zoning is legal in California...? (t/f)
false
Which of the following is primarily concerned with the physical aspects of a subdivision...?
subdivisions map act
A covenant may run with the land...? (t/f)
true
Familial status is a protected class under the fair housing laws...? (t/f)
true
Inclusionary zoning allows for more affordable housing...? (t/f)
true
Re-zoning is considered an amendment to the current zoning laws...? (t/f)
true
The government can regulate land use through zoning...? (t/f)
true
The authorization to improve or develop a particular property in a manner not authorized by zoning is known as...?
variance
The division of an area into zones, as to restrict the number and types of buildings and their uses, is known as...?
zoning
Which of the following is considered an exception to zoning regulations...?
Non-conforming use Variance Conditional-use permit
In order to start construction on a house, an owner must obtain a...?
building permit
The Clean Air Act is a State Act...? (t/f)
false
The government is given which of the following powers under police power...?
Eminent domain Zoning Rent control
Which of the following regulates the marketing and finance of subdivided properties...?
subdivided lands act
Zoning laws in California were enacted in...?
1917
The National Environmental Policy Act was enacted in...?
1969
The Endangered Species Act was enacted in...?
1973
The basic rules establishing the rights and obligations of owners within a subdivision are known as...?
CC&Rs
A systematic regulation of construction of building within a municipality established by ordinance or law is known as a...?
building code
An environmental impact report is required under which Act...?
california environmental quality act
The taking of private property for public use, with fair compensation to the owner, is known as...?
condemnation
Agreements written into deeds and other instruments promising performance or nonperformance of certain acts, or stipulating certain uses or non-uses of the property are known as...?
covenants
The right of the government to acquire property for necessary public or quasi-public use by condition is known as...?
eminent domain
A variance is considered illegal as it does not conform to the local zoning resolution...? (t/f)
false
Zoning regulations cannot be challenged by the public...? (t/f)
false
Which of the following is considered temporary zoning...?
interim zoning
The sale of 50 or more subdivided properties over State lines...?
interstate land sales full disclosure act
The historical use whereby an individual would ask to use a property for a historical use, otherwise they will have to endure undue hardship, is known as a/an...?
non-conforming use
The right of any political body to enact laws and enforce them, for the order, safety, health, morals and general welfare of the public is known as...?
police power