CHAPTER NINETEEN QUIZ

What is the fundamental purpose of a building permit?

Zoning, building codes, and environmental restrictions are forms of local land use control known as

One situation in which a zoning board might permit a variance is when

In most jurisdictions, the master plan is managed by

Counties and municipalities have the legal right to control land use due to

A primary objective of residential zoning is to

A property that conformed with zoning ordinances when it was developed but does not conform to new ordinances is said to be

A municipality may use its power of eminent domain to require a property owner to

A non-profit organization wants to erect a much-needed daycare center in a residential zone. Given other favorable circumstances, the local authorities grant permission by allowing

A central goal of public land use planning is to

A county or municipal authority usually grants a certificate of occupancy for new construction only after

The approval process for development of multiple properties in an area includes submission of

The best definition of a master plan is

The principal mechanism for implementing a master plan is

To be valid, a local zoning ordinance must