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The basic intent of zoning ordinances is to specify usage for every parcel within the zoning authority’s jurisdiction.
Why do zoning authorities create different types of zones To separate land uses so that they do not interfere with each other.
The key consideration in granting a zoning exception known as a special exception is which of the following the public interest
The intensity of land usage generally refers to what? he area of a commercial or industrial facility in relation to the size of the site
How does Planned Unit Development zoning vary from ordinary zoning? It requires that multiple tracts of land be developed according to a single design
What is the difference between a variance and a nonconforming use? A variance is granted by the zoning board if the owner has a justifiable reason.
A document certifying that a structure complies with building codes and is ready for use is referred to as a certificate of occupancy
Which of the following is true of an eminent domain proceeding? It conveys legal title to the acquiring entity
Among other provisions, the Superfund Act (CERCLA) and Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 provided that parties responsible for improper disposal of hazardous waste could be charged for the cleanup costs.
Public land use planning strives to balance which of the following potentially conflicting interests? Individual property rights and the public’s interest.
Zoning, building codes, and environmental restrictions are forms of local land use control known as police power
To be valid, a local zoning ordinance must reasonably promote community health, safety and welfare.
What is the purpose of residential zoning? To regulate the density of dwellings in the residential zone
The approval process for development of multiple properties in an area includes submission of a plat of subdivision
The essential elements of the metes and bounds system are reference points, angles, and distances.
In the Rectangular Survey System, a range is the area in between two consecutive meridians
In the Rectangular Survey System, a tier is defined by two consecutive parallels.
In the Rectangular Survey System, a section contains how many acres? 640
Which of the following contracts can be assigned to another party? A contract for the sale of undeveloped land
Which of the following is an executory contract? A sale contract before closing
A bilateral contract is one in which both parties promise to do something in exchange for the other party’s performance
A homeseller signs a listing agreement with a broker then subsequently revokes the listing. Which of the following is true? The broker may have a claim for marketing expenses expended during the listing term
What is rescission? The act of declaring that a contract is no longer in effect for a given party.
Two parties enter into a contract. The agreement fulfills all the requirements for a valid contract, with no disqualifying circumstances. Given this situation, it is still possible that the contract may be unenforceable
A construction contractor executes a contract with a buyer. In the agreement, the contractor promises to complete construction by November 20. This promise can be construed as valuable consideration
The purpose of the statute of frauds is to require certain conveyance-related contracts to be in writing.
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