Unit 6 Land-Use Controls Flashcards
A provision in a subdivision declaration used as a means of forcing the grantee to live up to the terms under which the grantee holds title to the land is a A protective covenant. B reversion clause. C loss through laches. D conditional-use permit.
A protective covenant.
Tests commonly applied in determining the validity of zoning ordinances require all of the following EXCEPT
A that the power be exercised in a reasonable manner.
B that the ordinance be free from discrimination.
C that the ordinance apply to all property in a similar manner.
D that the ordinance causes a loss of property value for the public good.
D that the ordinance causes a loss of property value for the public good.
Public land-use controls include all of the following EXCEPT A subdivision regulations. B restrictive covenants. C environmental protection laws. D master plan specifications.
B restrictive covenants.
Zoning powers are conferred on municipal governments by I state enabling acts. II eminent domain. A I only B II only C Both I and II D Neither I nor II
A I only
Zoning laws are generally enforced by A homeowner associations. B nonissuance of building permits to properties that do not conform to zoning. C restrictive covenants. D the North Carolina Secretary of State.
B nonissuance of building permits to properties that do not conform to zoning.
Zoning boards of adjustment are established to hear complaints about A protective covenants. B the effects of a zoning ordinance. C state building codes. D the effects of public ownership.
B the effects of a zoning ordinance.
Zoning allows regulation of all of the following EXCEPT A number of buildings. B size of buildings. C building ownership. D building occupancy.
C building ownership.
The purpose of a building permit is to
I maintain municipal control over the volume of building.
II provide evidence of compliance with municipal building codes.
A I only
B II only
C Both I and II
D Neither I nor II
B II only
A local man owns a vacant lot in a residential neighborhood. His friends in the city government manage to change the zoning on his lot to commercial, so he can increase his profits on the property. This type of zoning is called A spot zoning. B a nonconforming use. C an illegal use. D a variance.
A spot zoning.
The grantor of a deed may place effective restrictions on the I right to sell the land. II use of the land. A I only B II only C Both I and II D Neither I nor II
B II only
A new zoning code is enacted. A building that is permitted to continue in its current use even though that use does not conform to the new zoning is an example of A a legal nonconforming use. B a hardship variance. C a conditional use. D an inverse condemnation.
A a legal nonconforming use.
To determine whether a location can be put to future use as a retail store, one would examine the A building code. B current use. C housing code. D zoning code.
D zoning code.
A list of deed restrictions probably would NOT include
A types of buildings that may be constructed.
B allowable ethnic origins of purchasers.
C activities that are not to be conducted at the site.
D minimum size of buildings to be constructed.
B allowable ethnic origins of purchasers.
Deed restrictions may be enforced by A court injunction. B zoning board of adjustment. C city building commission. D state legislature.
A court injunction.
A homeowner wishes to install a hot tub in her backyard. It will be used to treat a medical condition. In order to prevent neighborhood children from accidentally falling into the hot tub, the owner wishes to build a six-foot fence, but city regulations limit fences to four feet. To have a six-foot fence, the owner must obtain a A license. B variance. C nonconforming-use permit. D permit issued by the state.
B variance.
