Deck 8: The Techniques of Zoning and Subdivision Regulations

Question 1

Zoning is the division of an area into zones within which uses are permitted as indicated in the zoning ordinance.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Zoning ordinances typically include conditions and restricitions like building height limits and minimum lot size requirements.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The definition of a family is a long since settled zoning issue.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Some argue that large-lot zoning requirements are formulated to maintain exclusivity and keep out undesirable elements.

Question 5

Floor Area Ratio regulates building bulk by outlining th emaximum amout of floor space that can be built on a given lot.

Question 6

Evidence suggests that illegal use of variances is widespread.

Question 7

A downzoning would likely increase the value of undeveloped land by expanding the array of permissible uses.

Question 8

Critics argue, among other things, that Contract Zoning is equivalent to illegal spot zoning.

Question 9

Site Plan Review consists of comparing submitted development plans to the actual development after it has been complete.d

Question 10

A 'planned unit development', or PUD, achieves flexibility by outlining only the criteria which must be met instead of a list of permissible uses and conditions.

Question 11

Performance Zoning is more concerned with the impacts or effects rather than the use itself.

Question 12

A linkage is an incnetive for a devloper to provide an amenity or facility which is of public benefi, and which the developer would not provide voluntarily.

Question 13

Form-Based Codes are concerned with the desired structure on the proerty and its relationship to the surrounding environment.

Question 14

Jurisdictions overseeing the subdivision process have the ability to control the design and improvement of a subdivision.

Question 15

Which of the following allows a property to deviate from the standards of a zoning ordinance if compliance would result in unneccessary hardship?

A) Floor-Area Ratio
B) A Variance
C) Conditional Use Permit
D) Minor Use Permit

Question 16

Which of the following is the unjustifiable singling out of apiece of property for preferential treatment and privileges not extended to other land in the vicinity?

A) Conditional Use
B) A Variance
C) Downzoning
D) Spot Zoning

Question 17

When supplemental zoning requirements are placed on an area because it possesses a unique feature, it is refered to as?

A) An Overlay Zone
B) A Mixed-Use Zone
C) A Special District Zone
D) A Contract Zone

Question 18

The creation of special provisions for developments requiring special restrictions describe a

A) Conditional Use Pemrit
B) Floor Area Ratio Revision
C) Use Variance
D) Bulk Variance

Question 19

An amendment to re-zone to a use of lower density is known as

A) Spot zoning
B) Conditional Zoning
C) Contract Zoning
D) Downzoning

Question 20

What is a key advantage of planned unit developments?

A) Flexibility
B) Reduced cost for paving and utilities
C) Open Recreational Space
D) All of the above

Question 21

What type of zoning allows for two or more uses on a parcel?

A) Performance Zoning
B) Spot Zoning
C) Mixed Use Zoning
D) Special District Zoning

Question 22

What is a type of supplemental zone that is placed on an area requiring special protection

A) Overlay Zone
B) Exclusionary Zone
C) Special District Zone
D) None of the above

Question 23

An alternative to conventional zoning

A) Exclusionary Zoning
B) Form Based Codes
C) Subdivisions
D) Euclidean zoning

Question 24

A common growth control technique is referred to as

A) Mixed Use zoning
B) Form Based Codes
C) Spot Zoning
D) Large lot zoning

Question 25

Which type of zoning gathers development on one part of a site in order to leave the remainder for open space, recreation, or preservation?

A) Cluster zoning
B) Large lot zoning
C) Exlcusionary zoning
D) None of the above