Question 1

Zoning is

Accepted Answer

A)  a power originating from the sovereign state governments. 
B)  exercised to regulate types of uses, use densities, subdivision requirements, and racial and ethnic quotas. 
C)  exercised by building inspectors. 
D)  little used and of declining importance in real estate. 
A)  a power originating from the sovereign state governments. 
B)  exercised to regulate types of uses, use densities, subdivision requirements, and racial and ethnic quotas. 
C)  exercised by building inspectors. 
D)  little used and of declining importance in real estate.

Question 2

A parcel of land 330' × 1320' was subdivided into 8 lots. How many acres were contained in each lot?

Accepted Answer

A)  .125 
B)  1.25 
C)  5.45 
D)  8 
A)  .125 
B)  1.25 
C)  5.45 
D)  8

Question 3

____________________ zoning refers to the rezoning of a small area of land in an existing neighborhood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ zoning refers to the rezoning of...

Question 4

When a small area of land in an existing neighborhood is rezoned, this is known as down zoning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When land previously zoned for higher-density uses is rezoned for lower-density uses it is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When land previously zoned for higher-density uses...

Question 6

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
-a government-issued document stating that a structure meets zoning and building code requirements and is ready for use

Accepted Answer

A) amendment 
B) buffer zone 
C) building codes 
D) CERCLA 
E) certificate of occupancy
F)conditional use permit
G)downzoning
H)EIS or EIR
I)land-use-control
J)mapping requirement
K)master plan
L)nonconforming use
M)Phase I
N)Restrictive covenants
O)Spot zoning
P)taking
Q)TDRs
R)variance
S)windfall gains
T)zoning laws 
A) amendment 
B) buffer zone 
C) building codes 
D) CERCLA 
E) certificate of occupancy
F)conditional use permit
G)downzoning
H)EIS or EIR
I)land-use-control
J)mapping requirement
K)master plan
L)nonconforming use
M)Phase I
N)Restrictive covenants
O)Spot zoning
P)taking
Q)TDRs
R)variance
S)windfall gains
T)zoning laws

Question 7

Kelly finds that her intended improvement, a veterinary clinic, is allowed by the zoning classification of her land only if she gets specific approval for that single use. This is most likely an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a nonconforming use. 
B)  a variance. 
C)  an illegal spot zoning. 
D)  a conditional use permit. 
A)  a nonconforming use. 
B)  a variance. 
C)  an illegal spot zoning. 
D)  a conditional use permit.

Question 8

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
-name commonly applied to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

Accepted Answer

A) amendment 
B) buffer zone 
C) building codes 
D) CERCLA 
E) certificate of occupancy
F)conditional use permit
G)downzoning
H)EIS or EIR
I)land-use-control
J)mapping requirement
K)master plan
L)nonconforming use
M)Phase I
N)Restrictive covenants
O)Spot zoning
P)taking
Q)TDRs
R)variance
S)windfall gains
T)zoning laws 
A) amendment 
B) buffer zone 
C) building codes 
D) CERCLA 
E) certificate of occupancy
F)conditional use permit
G)downzoning
H)EIS or EIR
I)land-use-control
J)mapping requirement
K)master plan
L)nonconforming use
M)Phase I
N)Restrictive covenants
O)Spot zoning
P)taking
Q)TDRs
R)variance
S)windfall gains
T)zoning laws

Question 9

A change in zoning for a parcel of land from single-family dwellings to apartment use requires a

Accepted Answer

A)  zoning ordinance amendment. 
B)  variance. 
C)  zoning release. 
D)  release of deed restrictions. 
A)  zoning ordinance amendment. 
B)  variance. 
C)  zoning release. 
D)  release of deed restrictions.

Question 10

The word variance in land use applies to

Accepted Answer

A)  an open-ended use permit. 
B)  loan rates which raise and lower during the term of the loan. 
C)  property taxes. 
D)  zoning. 
A)  an open-ended use permit. 
B)  loan rates which raise and lower during the term of the loan. 
C)  property taxes. 
D)  zoning.

Question 11

When a municipality regulates a property to where it has no value or, in some cases, has no remaining economic value it is considered a ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a municipality regulates a property to...

Question 12

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
-a strip of land that separates one land use from another

Accepted Answer

A) amendment 
B) buffer zone 
C) building codes 
D) CERCLA 
E) certificate of occupancy
F)conditional use permit
G)downzoning
H)EIS or EIR
I)land-use-control
J)mapping requirement
K)master plan
L)nonconforming use
M)Phase I
N)Restrictive covenants
O)Spot zoning
P)taking
Q)TDRs
R)variance
S)windfall gains
T)zoning laws 
A) amendment 
B) buffer zone 
C) building codes 
D) CERCLA 
E) certificate of occupancy
F)conditional use permit
G)downzoning
H)EIS or EIR
I)land-use-control
J)mapping requirement
K)master plan
L)nonconforming use
M)Phase I
N)Restrictive covenants
O)Spot zoning
P)taking
Q)TDRs
R)variance
S)windfall gains
T)zoning laws

Question 13

A use of property that is not in agreement with present zoning laws is called a nonconforming use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Environmental impact statements are prepared

Accepted Answer

A)  before development begins. 
B)  during construction. 
C)  upon completion of construction. 
D)  by a homeowner. 
A)  before development begins. 
B)  during construction. 
C)  upon completion of construction. 
D)  by a homeowner.

Question 15

When a property owner obtains permission to open a small business in a residential neighborhood, it is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  nonconforming use. 
B)  grandfathering. 
C)  down zoning. 
D)  spot zoning. 
A)  nonconforming use. 
B)  grandfathering. 
C)  down zoning. 
D)  spot zoning.

Question 16

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
-public regulations that control the specific use of land

Accepted Answer

A) amendment 
B) buffer zone 
C) building codes 
D) CERCLA 
E) certificate of occupancy
F)conditional use permit
G)downzoning
H)EIS or EIR
I)land-use-control
J)mapping requirement
K)master plan
L)nonconforming use
M)Phase I
N)Restrictive covenants
O)Spot zoning
P)taking
Q)TDRs
R)variance
S)windfall gains
T)zoning laws 
A) amendment 
B) buffer zone 
C) building codes 
D) CERCLA 
E) certificate of occupancy
F)conditional use permit
G)downzoning
H)EIS or EIR
I)land-use-control
J)mapping requirement
K)master plan
L)nonconforming use
M)Phase I
N)Restrictive covenants
O)Spot zoning
P)taking
Q)TDRs
R)variance
S)windfall gains
T)zoning laws

Question 17

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
-allows an individual landowner to vary from a zoning ordinance without changing the ordinance

Accepted Answer

A) amendment 
B) buffer zone 
C) building codes 
D) CERCLA 
E) certificate of occupancy
F)conditional use permit
G)downzoning
H)EIS or EIR
I)land-use-control
J)mapping requirement
K)master plan
L)nonconforming use
M)Phase I
N)Restrictive covenants
O)Spot zoning
P)taking
Q)TDRs
R)variance
S)windfall gains
T)zoning laws 
A) amendment 
B) buffer zone 
C) building codes 
D) CERCLA 
E) certificate of occupancy
F)conditional use permit
G)downzoning
H)EIS or EIR
I)land-use-control
J)mapping requirement
K)master plan
L)nonconforming use
M)Phase I
N)Restrictive covenants
O)Spot zoning
P)taking
Q)TDRs
R)variance
S)windfall gains
T)zoning laws

Question 18

Applied to land use, zoning laws may dictate construction standards for buildings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Permission to use a building for a nonconforming use may be accomplished by amendment of the zoning ordinance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is usually a private decision and unaffected by zoning regulations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Setback requirements 
B)  Nonconforming uses 
C)  Variances 
D)  House color 
A)  Setback requirements 
B)  Nonconforming uses 
C)  Variances 
D)  House color

Exam 24: Land-Use Control

Zoning is

A parcel of land 330' × 1320' was subdivided into 8 lots. How many acres were contained in each lot?

____________________ zoning refers to the rezoning of a small area of land in an existing neighborhood.

When a small area of land in an existing neighborhood is rezoned, this is known as down zoning.

When land previously zoned for higher-density uses is rezoned for lower-density uses it is known as ____________________.

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. -a government-issued document stating that a structure meets zoning and building code requirements and is ready for use

Kelly finds that her intended improvement, a veterinary clinic, is allowed by the zoning classification of her land only if she gets specific approval for that single use. This is most likely an example of

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. -name commonly applied to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

A change in zoning for a parcel of land from single-family dwellings to apartment use requires a

The word variance in land use applies to

When a municipality regulates a property to where it has no value or, in some cases, has no remaining economic value it is considered a ____________________.

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. -a strip of land that separates one land use from another

A use of property that is not in agreement with present zoning laws is called a nonconforming use.

Environmental impact statements are prepared

When a property owner obtains permission to open a small business in a residential neighborhood, it is an example of

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. -public regulations that control the specific use of land

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each. -allows an individual landowner to vary from a zoning ordinance without changing the ordinance

Applied to land use, zoning laws may dictate construction standards for buildings.

Permission to use a building for a nonconforming use may be accomplished by amendment of the zoning ordinance.

Which of the following is usually a private decision and unaffected by zoning regulations?

Nature and Description of Real Estate

Rights and Interests in Land

Forms of Ownership

Transferring Title

Recordation Abstracts and Title Insurance

Contract Law

Real Estate Sales Contracts

Mortgage and Note

Deed of Trust

Lending Practices

The Loan and the Consumer

Sources of Financing

Types of Financing

Taxes and Assessments

Title Closing and Escrow

Real Estate Leases

Real Estate Appraisal

Licensing Laws and Professional Affiliation

The Principal-Broker Relationship: Employment

The Principal-Broker Relationship: Agency

Fair Housing, Ada, Equal Credit, and Community Reinvestment

Condominiums, Cooperatives, Puds, and Timeshares

Property Insurance

Real Estate and the Economy

Investing in Real Estate

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