Superior School Chapter 5

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Land Use Controls
Larkin Willis
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Question 1

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Deed restrictions can be created by all of the following, EXCEPT:
Answer
  • deeds
  • statutes
  • written agreements
  • general plans of a subdivision

Question 2

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The primary intent of a zoning ordinance is to:
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  • ensure the health, safety and welfare of the community
  • generate revenue for the issuance of building pemits
  • limit the amount and types of businesses in a given area
  • limit encroachments created on adjacent properties

Question 3

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Julie and Janelle Enterprises just purchased a vacant lot next to their dress shop. The new owners want to expand their business and hired an architect to draw up plans for the expansion. The plans extend the addition two feet beyond the setback requirements for that location. To construct the building legally, the owners must obtain a:
Answer
  • nonconforming use permit
  • license
  • variance
  • permit issued by state

Question 4

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Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act? l. This act applies to the sale and lease of unimproved land. ll. If a development contains 25 or more lots, the developer must furnish to a prospective buyer a property report. IIl. The property report must be given to the prospective purchaser prior to signing a lease or sales contract.
Answer
  • l and ll
  • III only
  • l, II and lll
  • None of the above

Question 5

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A tire company has a manufacturing plant located in an area that has just been rezoned for residential use. The company is allowed to continue operating the plant under the new zoning classification. This would be an example of:
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  • legal nonconforming use
  • conforming use
  • illegal use
  • application of spot zoning

Question 6

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Which of the follow is an example of aesthetic zoning?
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  • Set-Back Requirement from street
  • a greenway
  • spot zoning
  • conditional use

Question 7

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A city issued a building permit to a homeowner for the addition of a family room and additional bedroom with a full bath. Before the addition can be used as part of a dwelling:
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  • no further permission from the city is needed
  • the adjacent neighbors must give written consent for the addition
  • the municipality must issue an occupancy permit
  • the municipality must finalize a special-use permit

Question 8

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Which of the following is true regarding "streets" in a subdivision? I. Real estate agents must disclose to buyers whether new subdivision streets will be public prior to the selling or conveying of a lot pursuant to NC disclosure laws. II. Purchasers must be informed of who has responsibility for maintaining the streets.
Answer
  • I only
  • II only
  • Both I and II
  • Neither I nor II

Question 9

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The enforcement of zoning requirements occurs by:
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  • local homeowners' associations
  • local municipalities through the Enabling Act
  • the NC Department of Transportation
  • HOA

Question 10

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A comprehensive municipal master plan addresses all of the following items, EXCEPT:
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  • zoning
  • public facilities
  • restrictive covenants
  • transportation and conservation

Question 11

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Cluster zoning that creates mixed-use areas has the primary benefit of:
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  • allowing areas to expand rapidly
  • maximizing open space within developments
  • controlling the growth of neighborhoods
  • keeping all like properties in similar areas

Question 12

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A manufactured home park is located in an area that has been rezoned in a manner that now prohibits such use of the land. Which of the following best describes the status of the manufactured home park after the rezoning?
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  • It will have to be removed since it now constitutes an illegal use.
  • It may be allowed to remain in existence as a non-conforming illegal use.
  • It may be allowed to remain in existence as a grandfathered use.
  • The municipality can now remove the park as a "nuisance".

Question 13

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Devin is considering buying a property that is located near a major intercoastal waterway. The area has never been flooded, and the seller of the property has informed Devin that they have never had to obtain flood insurance on the property. The BEST course of action for Devin during the process of purchasing the property would be to:
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  • Research the property's history with the NC Department of Natural Resources.
  • Obtain a formal flood certification from FEMA based on the Army Corps of Engineers maps.
  • Get written verification from the seller regarding the property's history.
  • Rely on the advice of his insurance professional regarding any flooding hazards.
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