INTERNATIONAL ZONING CODE
CHAPTERS 1 AND 3-7 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
The terms for members of the Board of Adjustment shall be what? - ANSWER-as set
forth by state law
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is not permitted to grant a variance to what? -
ANSWER-Establish a prohibited use in a zoning district
When an application for a discretionary land re-zone is heard by a hearing examiner,
how many working days does the hearing examiner have to make a decision? -
ANSWER-10 days
When appealing an action related to the IZC, an appeal must be filed within how many
working days after the case arises? - ANSWER-as determined by the adopting
ordinance of the jurisdiction
A boarding house is defined as a dwelling containing a single swelling unit and not more
than how many sleeping units? - ANSWER-10
The lowest post of elevation of the existing surface of the ground, limited to the area
between the building and a line 5 feet from the building, is know as what? - ANSWER-
grade
According to the IZC, which of the following rooms is not considered "habitable" space?
- ANSWER-bathroom
If any portion of the code is held to be invalid, the remaining portion is what? -
ANSWER-Not affected
Unless an extension is granted, a permit expires after how long if no action is taken? -
ANSWER-180 days
Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement,
which should apply? - ANSWER-The specific requirement
Buildings and uses lawfully established and in existence at the time of adoption of the
code may continue that use, provided such condition is what? - ANSWER-Not
dangerous to life
Who shall make interpretations of the International Zoning Code? - ANSWER-The code
official
CHAPTERS 1 AND 3-7 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
The terms for members of the Board of Adjustment shall be what? - ANSWER-as set
forth by state law
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is not permitted to grant a variance to what? -
ANSWER-Establish a prohibited use in a zoning district
When an application for a discretionary land re-zone is heard by a hearing examiner,
how many working days does the hearing examiner have to make a decision? -
ANSWER-10 days
When appealing an action related to the IZC, an appeal must be filed within how many
working days after the case arises? - ANSWER-as determined by the adopting
ordinance of the jurisdiction
A boarding house is defined as a dwelling containing a single swelling unit and not more
than how many sleeping units? - ANSWER-10
The lowest post of elevation of the existing surface of the ground, limited to the area
between the building and a line 5 feet from the building, is know as what? - ANSWER-
grade
According to the IZC, which of the following rooms is not considered "habitable" space?
- ANSWER-bathroom
If any portion of the code is held to be invalid, the remaining portion is what? -
ANSWER-Not affected
Unless an extension is granted, a permit expires after how long if no action is taken? -
ANSWER-180 days
Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement,
which should apply? - ANSWER-The specific requirement
Buildings and uses lawfully established and in existence at the time of adoption of the
code may continue that use, provided such condition is what? - ANSWER-Not
dangerous to life
Who shall make interpretations of the International Zoning Code? - ANSWER-The code
official
