GOLD COAST PRACTICE EXAMS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1.Which statement provides the basic justification for zoning?
A. There must be regulations in place to prevent pollution
B. The government does not want to encourage land development
C. The inappropriate use of one's property may affect the value of
another
D. Professional planners want to control development
Answer C. The inappropriate use of one's property may affect the value
of another
2.What is the rationale behind government planning of real
estate development?
A. To manage future real estate growth
B. To encourage more landscaping
C. To limit commercial areas
D. To maintain the character of the community
Answer A. To manage future real estate growth
3.In Florida which entity is primarily responsible for
establishing and implementing the roles, processes, and
powers of comprehensive planning and future development?
A. Florida's governor
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,B. Local government and planning agencies
C. Regional planning councils
D. State comprehensive planning administrators under the
Florida department of economic opportunity
Answer B. Local government and planning agencies
4.Which zoning classification typically includes single-family
homes, small family structures, condominiums, and
apartments?
A. Commercial
B. Residential
C. Industrial
D. Special use
Answer B. Residential
5.Which statement best describes the master plan?
A. It must be inflexible
B. It is prepared by the state legislator
C. It stops growth
D. It serves as a guide for an area's future growth
Answer D. It serves as a guide for an area's future growth
6.Which of the following would a church need in order to build
in a residential neighborhood?
A. Public zoning permit
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,B. Special exception
C. Variance
D. Nonconforming use permit
Answer B. Special exception
7.What is the purpose of the zoning board of adjustment?
A. To settle monetary claims by property owners
B. To grant variances and special exceptions
C. To develop the comprehensive plan
D. To determine infrastructure requirements
Answer B. To grant variances and special exceptions
8.Which term is used to describe a property use that
predates the current zoning ordinance but is allowed to exist
for at least a period of time?
A. Legally conforming
B. Progressive
C. Legally nonconforming
D. Capitalized
Answer C. Legally nonconforming
9.Which statement which best describes a Planned Unit
Development (PUD)?
A. A PUD offers fewer amenities than are possible with more
traditional forms of zoning
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, B. A PUD impacts the environment to a greater degree than
most zoning classifications
C. A PUD prohibits the use of zero lot line development
D. A PUD is also called cluster zoning
Answer C. A PUD is also called cluster zoning
10.Which statement is correct with respect to a Development
of Regional Impact (DRI)?
A. A DRI is defined as any development that substantially affects
health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of more than one
county
B. The state of Florida as no authority concerning guidelines for
development or review of a developments of regional impact
C. The review process for a new DRI is concerned only with
residential con- struction
D. The federal government has no influence on local
development
Answer A. A DRI is defined as any development that substantially
affects health, safety or welfare of citizens of more than one county
11.Adequate infrastructure available to support growth and
development was mandated by Florida's Growth Management
Act and is specified in which of the following?
A. DRI reviews
B. Concurrency rules
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1.Which statement provides the basic justification for zoning?
A. There must be regulations in place to prevent pollution
B. The government does not want to encourage land development
C. The inappropriate use of one's property may affect the value of
another
D. Professional planners want to control development
Answer C. The inappropriate use of one's property may affect the value
of another
2.What is the rationale behind government planning of real
estate development?
A. To manage future real estate growth
B. To encourage more landscaping
C. To limit commercial areas
D. To maintain the character of the community
Answer A. To manage future real estate growth
3.In Florida which entity is primarily responsible for
establishing and implementing the roles, processes, and
powers of comprehensive planning and future development?
A. Florida's governor
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,B. Local government and planning agencies
C. Regional planning councils
D. State comprehensive planning administrators under the
Florida department of economic opportunity
Answer B. Local government and planning agencies
4.Which zoning classification typically includes single-family
homes, small family structures, condominiums, and
apartments?
A. Commercial
B. Residential
C. Industrial
D. Special use
Answer B. Residential
5.Which statement best describes the master plan?
A. It must be inflexible
B. It is prepared by the state legislator
C. It stops growth
D. It serves as a guide for an area's future growth
Answer D. It serves as a guide for an area's future growth
6.Which of the following would a church need in order to build
in a residential neighborhood?
A. Public zoning permit
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,B. Special exception
C. Variance
D. Nonconforming use permit
Answer B. Special exception
7.What is the purpose of the zoning board of adjustment?
A. To settle monetary claims by property owners
B. To grant variances and special exceptions
C. To develop the comprehensive plan
D. To determine infrastructure requirements
Answer B. To grant variances and special exceptions
8.Which term is used to describe a property use that
predates the current zoning ordinance but is allowed to exist
for at least a period of time?
A. Legally conforming
B. Progressive
C. Legally nonconforming
D. Capitalized
Answer C. Legally nonconforming
9.Which statement which best describes a Planned Unit
Development (PUD)?
A. A PUD offers fewer amenities than are possible with more
traditional forms of zoning
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, B. A PUD impacts the environment to a greater degree than
most zoning classifications
C. A PUD prohibits the use of zero lot line development
D. A PUD is also called cluster zoning
Answer C. A PUD is also called cluster zoning
10.Which statement is correct with respect to a Development
of Regional Impact (DRI)?
A. A DRI is defined as any development that substantially affects
health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of more than one
county
B. The state of Florida as no authority concerning guidelines for
development or review of a developments of regional impact
C. The review process for a new DRI is concerned only with
residential con- struction
D. The federal government has no influence on local
development
Answer A. A DRI is defined as any development that substantially
affects health, safety or welfare of citizens of more than one county
11.Adequate infrastructure available to support growth and
development was mandated by Florida's Growth Management
Act and is specified in which of the following?
A. DRI reviews
B. Concurrency rules
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