Unit 18 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Who is a person who buys farmland near the city and turns it into building lots?
A. Site planner
B. Developer
C. Surveyor
D. Subdivider
D. Subdivider
Who sets overall subdivision guidelines in New Jersey?
A. The federal government
B. New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law
C. The New Jersey Department of Health
D. The New Jersey Department of
Environmental Conservation
B. New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law
How do local governments regulate subdivision development?
A. Through local planning boards
B. Consulting conservationists
C. With the assistance of site planners
D. Building inspectors
A. Through local planning boards
The new subdivision is expected to be very attractive to families with children. What will raise funds to assist the community with building
a new school?
A. Taxes on new zoning permits
B. Compliance with zoning ordinances
C. Assurances by bonding
D. Impact fees
D. Impact fees
What is the map that illustrates the sizes and locations of streets and lots in a subdivision?
A. A gridiron pattern
B. A survey
C. A plat of subdivision
D. A property report
C. A plat of subdivision
Which of the following items are usually NOT designated on the plat for a new subdivision?
A. Easements for sewer and water mains
B. Land to be used for streets, schools, and civic facilities
C. Numbered lots and blocks
D. Prices of residential and commercial lots
D. Prices of residential and commercial lots
How does the subdivider turn streets to public ownership?
A. By surface development
B. Through eminent domain
C. By dedication
D. By condemnation
C. By dedication
Who places deed restrictions on an entire subdivision?
A. The town’s building inspector
B. The state government
C. The county planning board
D. The subdivider
D. The subdivider
Deed restrictions always from owner.
Which of the following would NOT be a part of the development cost of land?
A. Curbs and gutters
B. Developers’ overhead
C. Installation of telephone lines
D. Raw land cost
C. Installation of telephone lines
To what does gross density refer?
A. The maximum number of residents that may, by law, occupy a subdivision
B. The average maximum number of houses per acre that may, by law, be built in a subdivision
C. The maximum size lot that may, by law, be established in a subdivision
D. The minimum number of houses that may, by law, be built in a subdivision
B. The average maximum number of houses per acre that may, by law, be built in a subdivision
What is the longest time frame that a new home builder must warranty some parts of the construction against defects?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 5 years
D . 10 years
D . 10 years
In New Jersey, when do subdivision regulations apply?
A. As soon as the first lot is sold
B. After the second lot is sold
C. When the third lot is under contract
D. As soon as the developer starts marketing the
subdivision
B. After the second lot is sold
A builder found a buyer for the new ranch home he has just finished, but the buyers need occupancy right away, before their mortgage loan comes through. What does the builder have to obtain before letting the buyers move in?
A. A subdivider’s registration
B. A certificate of occupancy
C. A construction permit
D. AUCC filing
B. A certificate of occupancy
A Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is a legal document that verifies a building is safe and compliant with building codes, ensuring it can be legally occupied. It’s issued by a local building department and is required for new construction, significant alterations, or changes in occupancy
What dwellings must be inspected by the state every five years?
A. Two units
B. Three units
C. Four units
D. More than five units
B. Three units
How can a subdivider increase the amount of open and/or recreational space in a development?
A. By establishing out-lots
B. By meeting FHA community standards
C. By clustering housing units
D. By dedicating roads
C. By clustering housing units
In New Jersey, which projects are obligated to provide an environmental impact statement?
A. Federal projects
B. State projects
C. Any development of more than 10 acres
D. Municipal projects
A. Federal projects
What protects about 22% of New Jersey’s land area?
A. The New Jersey Pinelands Protection Act
B. Requirements of the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA)
C. The Coastal Area Facilities Review Act
(CAFRA)
D. The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA)
A. The New Jersey Pinelands Protection Act
A home built in 1925 suffered extensive damages during recent high winds and hail. The insurance adjuster estimated that more than half the building would need t o be rebuilt. Under the Uniform Construction Code, what is the status of making repairs to existing buildings?
A. Repairs do not have to meet the code.
B. Only the new construction must meet the code.
C. The entire building must meet latest code standards.
D. The building must be torn down and then rebuilt.
C. The entire building must meet latest code standards.
What must be issued before a new or altered building in New Jersey can be used or occupied?
A. A certificate of adequate completion
B. A license to occupy.
C. A certificate of occupancy
D. A permit to occupy
C. A certificate of occupancy
What document is required from all builders of new homes?
A. A warranty against defects for varying periods up to 10 years
B. A warranty of quiet enjoyment
C. A certificate of reasonable value (CRV)
D. A certificate of reasonable occupancy
A. A warranty against defects for varying periods up to 10 years
In New Jersey, what is required by the Uniform Construction Code before any construction, alteration, demolition, or change of use of the building can be undertaken?
A. Certificate of occupancy
B. Certificate of continuing occupancy
C. Construction permit
D. Authorization to build
C. Construction permit
What is required of a broker who sells out-of-state subdivided lands in New Jersey?
A. Must register with the state
B. Must show proof of a securities license
C. Must consent to being sued in the state
D. Must file a certificate of occupancy
A. Must register with the state
$3000 to register with state.
A buyer signed a contract to buy a lot in an out-of-state subdivided land. In New Jersey, how much time does the buyer have to cancel this contract?
A. 3 days
B. 7 calendar days
C. 10 days
D. One month
B. 7 calendar days
A developer advertises properties for sale in Vermont to New Jersey residents. The advertisements are all in French. What language must be used in any additional forms, contracts, or other materials that are made available to prospective purchasers?
A. English
B. French
C. French and English
D. Spanish, French, and English.
B. French
All forms, contracts, materials must be in same language.
