Land Dev and Zoning Flashcards
An area of land set off by municipal authorities for a specific use is called
a. public improvement
b. subdivision
c. zone
d. territory
C.
Which situation best illustrates a zoning variance
a. creating political zone
b. granting permission to build an improvement contrary to the existing zoning
c. use in violation of present zoning laws but permitted bc the use was in effect prior to current zoning
d. grandfathered use
B.
The distance that zoning regs require between the lot line and the building line is called
a. setback
b. buffer zone
c. easement
d. front footage
A.
Front footage is
a. area of a tract of land
b. width of a parcel along the street
c. depth of a parce from the front to the rear
d. perimeter of a parcel of land
B.
If a property is req’d to have a space between it and a nearby wetland, the space is a
a. setback zone
b. buffer zone
c. deed restriction
d. brownfield
B.
In order to obtain a variance, owner must demonstrate
a. current zoning adversely affects the props value
b. existing zoning imposes and undue hardship on the prop
c. adjacent prop owners have already re’d similar variances
d. nonconforming uses exist in the ‘hood
B.
A long range gov’t program that regulates use and development of prop is a
a. master planned community
b. common area
c. general plan
d. conservation easement
C
A large scale residential development that may include amenities such as parks, lakes, golf courses, and bicycle path is
a. master planned community
b. general plan
c. townhouse development
d. natural area open space
A.
Area or easement that restricts use and preserves the land in an undeveloped state is
a .view easement
b. natural area open space
c. master planned area
d. condo
B.
When planning construction to determine if utilities are underground contact
a. AZDRE
b. 911
c. 811
d. AZ power and sewer
C.
After buying a house, the buyer discovers that the eaves of the roof are two feet from the prop line and the law requires a five foot setback. best solution
a. file a claim under their homeowner’s ins for damages
b. apply for a variance in the zoning law
c. negotiate with the adjacent owner to change the prop line
d. sell the prop w/o disclosing this condition
B.
A drawing of proposed improvements to a parcel showing the building footprint, parking, drainage sewer, water and utility lines is a
a. site plan
b. setback
c. building envelope
d. survery
A.
the area on a site plan that shows the location of structures is the
a. assessor’s map
b. building footprint
c. general plan
d. building envelope
B.
Which activities would require neighborhood notification
a. request for variance
b. easement by rx
c. city maintenance
d. city tax collection
A.
EXAMPLE OF GRANDFATHERED
An apt building is located in an area that is rezoned industrial. The prop owner
a. can maintain the prop as an apt building as long as it doesn’t expand
b. must close down the apt building
c. must apply for variance
d. must rezone the prop
A.
