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Which of the following is the underlying reason for zoning?
A. There must be rules to restrict pollution
B. The government does not want to encourage the use of land
C. The incorrect use of one person's land can reduce the value of another
D. Professional planners are anxious to regulate development - ANSWER C. The
improper use of one's land can decrease the value of another
What is the purpose of government planning for real estate development?
A. To plan and control future real estate development
B. To require additional landscaping
C. To restrict area for commercial use
D. To preserve the character of the community - ANSWER A. To plan and control future
real estate development
In Florida which of the following is responsible to define and provide the roles,
procedures and powers of comprehensive planning and future development?
A. Florida's governor
B. Local government and planning agencies
C. Regional planning councils
D. State comprehensive planning administrators under the Florida department of
economic opportunity - ANSWER B. Local government and planning agencies
What class of zoning generally encompasses single-family homes, small family units,
condominiums and apartments?
A. Commercial
,B. Residential
C. Industrial
D. Special use - ANSWER B. Residential
Which of the following statements best describes the master plan?
A. It should be inflexible
B. It is created by the state legislator
C. It halts development
D. It provides a framework from which an area should have future development -
ANSWER D. It provides a framework from which an area should have future
development
Which of the following does a church require to develop in a residential area?
A. Public zoning permit
B. Special exception
C. Variance
D. Nonconforming use permit - ANSWER B. Special exception
What is the zoning board of adjustment for?
A. To settle monetary claims by property owners
B. To grant variances and special exceptions
C. To develop the comprehensive plan
D. To determine infrastructure requirements - ANSWER B. To grant variances and
special exceptions
What is the term for a property use that predates the current zoning ordinance but is
allowed to exist at least for a period of time?
A. Legally conforming
B. Progressive
,C. Legally nonconforming
D. Capitalized - ANSWER C. Legally nonconforming
What is the best description of a Planned Unit Development (PUD)?
A. A PUD provides less amenities than are possible with more traditional forms of zoning
B. A PUD impacts the environment to a greater degree than most zoning classifications
C. A PUD prohibits the use of zero lot line development
D. A PUD is also called cluster zoning - ANSWER C. A PUD is also called cluster zoning
Which statement is correct with respect to a Development of Regional Impact (DRI)?
A. A DRI is defined as any development that substantially affects health, safety, or
welfare of the citizens of more than one county
B. The state of Florida as no authority concerning guidelines for development or review
of a developments of regional impact
C. The review process for a new DRI is concerned only with residential construction
D. The federal government has no influence on local development - ANSWER A. A DRI is
defined as any development that substantially affects health, safety or welfare of
citizens of more than one county
The state of Florida passed the Growth Management Act that required adequate
infrastructure to be in place before growth and development could occur, and this is
reflected in which of the following?
A. DRI reviews
B. Concurrency rules
C. County zoning ordinances
D. Local building codes - ANSWER B. Concurrency rules
What type of business is a firm that covers payroll expense by using dollars a generated
by persons who live in the immediate vicinity?
A. Service
, B. Basic
C. Export
D. Regenerative - ANSWER A. Service
Which of the following would be considered a basic industry when performing an
economic base analysis.
A. Florist shop
B. Fire station
C. University
D. Movie theatre - ANSWER C. University
With regard to residential properties located within a flood hazard Zone V, which
statement is correct?
A. Base-elevation requirements can be achieved by using fill dirt
B. The structure use be on elevated construction
C. Flood insurance is always required
D. There is a 1 in 500 percent probability of a flood in any given year - ANSWER B. The
structure must be on elevated construction
What type of standard or process provides minimum requirements for the design and
construction of buildings or structures?
A. Comprehensive planning
D. DRI reviews
C. Zoning
D. Building codes - ANSWER D. Building codes
For which of the following organizations is real estate tax the most relevant?
A. The federal government
B. The state government
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