CH 05 - Land Use Controls

Deed restrictions can be created by all of the following, EXCEPT:

• deeds

• statutes

• written agreements

• general plans of a subdivision

The primary intent of a zoning ordinance is to:

• 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

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:

• nonconforming use permit

• license

• variance

• permit issued by state

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.

• l and ll

• III only

• l, II and lll

• None of these

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:

• legal nonconforming use

• conforming use

• illegal use

• application of spot zoning

Aesthetic zoning would be an example of:

• illegal use of police power

• a greenway

• spot zoning

• conditional use

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:

• 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

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.

• I only

• II only

• Both I and II

• Neither I nor II

The enforcement of zoning requirements occurs by:

• local homeowners' associations

• local municipalities through the Enabling Act

• the NC Department of Transportation

• local homeowners' associations

A comprehensive municipal master plan addresses all of the following items, EXCEPT:

• zoning

• public facilities

• restrictive covenants

• transportation and conservation