Unit 20 Review Questions Land-Use
Controls Property Development with
answers
Zoning ordinances create the broad, general framework for a community; the comprehensive
plan defines the details and implements the ordinances. - correct answer ✔✔ The answer is
false. A comprehensive plan creates the broad, general framework for a community; zoning
ordinances define the details and implement the plan.
Bulk zoning ensures that certain types of uses are incorporated into developments. - correct
answer ✔✔ The answer is false. Incentive zoning ensures that certain types of uses are
incorporated into developments.
No uniform planning and land development legislation affects the entire country. - correct
answer ✔✔ The answer is true. Laws governing subdividing and land planning are controlled by
state and local governing bodies where the land is located.
One negative aspect of subdivision development is the potential for increased tax burdens. -
correct answer ✔✔ The answer is true. To protect local taxpayers, many local governments
strictly regulate subdivision development and may impose impact fees.
A conditional-use permit allows a landowner to use property in a way that is not ordinarily
permitted by zoning, due to unusual hardship or deprivation of reasonable use by the
regulation. - correct answer ✔✔ The answer is false. A variance provides relief if zoning
regulations deprive an owner of the reasonable use of the property.
Zoning permits are usually required before building permits can be issued. - correct answer ✔✔
The answer is true. Typically, a zoning permit is required before building permits are issued; the
building permit allows municipal officials to be aware of new construction or alterations and can
verify compliance with building codes and zoning ordinances.
Controls Property Development with
answers
Zoning ordinances create the broad, general framework for a community; the comprehensive
plan defines the details and implements the ordinances. - correct answer ✔✔ The answer is
false. A comprehensive plan creates the broad, general framework for a community; zoning
ordinances define the details and implement the plan.
Bulk zoning ensures that certain types of uses are incorporated into developments. - correct
answer ✔✔ The answer is false. Incentive zoning ensures that certain types of uses are
incorporated into developments.
No uniform planning and land development legislation affects the entire country. - correct
answer ✔✔ The answer is true. Laws governing subdividing and land planning are controlled by
state and local governing bodies where the land is located.
One negative aspect of subdivision development is the potential for increased tax burdens. -
correct answer ✔✔ The answer is true. To protect local taxpayers, many local governments
strictly regulate subdivision development and may impose impact fees.
A conditional-use permit allows a landowner to use property in a way that is not ordinarily
permitted by zoning, due to unusual hardship or deprivation of reasonable use by the
regulation. - correct answer ✔✔ The answer is false. A variance provides relief if zoning
regulations deprive an owner of the reasonable use of the property.
Zoning permits are usually required before building permits can be issued. - correct answer ✔✔
The answer is true. Typically, a zoning permit is required before building permits are issued; the
building permit allows municipal officials to be aware of new construction or alterations and can
verify compliance with building codes and zoning ordinances.
