Exploring the Fundamentals of Zoning

Which answer choice correctly describes the color of each zone on a map?

• Residential - Red

  Commercial - Green

  Industrial - Gray

  Parks & Open Space - Yellow

• Residential - Yellow

  Commercial - Orange

  Industrial - Red

  Parks & Open Space - Green

• Residential - Yellow

  Commercial - Red

  Industrial - Gray

  Parks & Open Space - Green

What is the purpose of overlay zones?

• To segregate residential and commercial areas

• To designate areas for public parks

• To add additional restrictions on top of existing zones

• To increase commercial density

What are the two basic components of the zoning code?

• Building heights and density limits

• Land use and environmental regulations

• Zoning maps and regulations

• Zoning maps and building codes

What does a zoning map typically show?

• The income levels of residents in each district

• The location of all city parks

• The types of buildings allowed in each district

• The population density of each area

What is a conditional use in zoning terms?

• A use that does not require any consultation

• A use that is always permitted

• A use that requires special approval

• A use that is never allowed

Why are zoning codes considered beneficial?

• They make development predictable and reasonable

• They ensure developments are unpredictable

• They allow for any type of building anywhere

• They exclusively benefit high-income families

How have communities historically used zoning codes for exclusion?

• By requiring large minimum lot sizes

• By encouraging high-density residential buildings

• By allowing mixed-use developments everywhere

• By reducing parking standards

What is a major criticism of segregating uses in zoning?

• It leads to sterile environments and requires travel between zones

• It promotes urban sprawl

• It creates vibrant, mixed-use communities

• It reduces the need for transportation

Why might a city include mixed-use zones in its zoning code?

• To increase traffic congestion

• To limit residential development

• To create areas that blend residential and commercial uses

• To exclusively promote industrial development

What are form-based codes focused on regulating?

• The use of buildings

• The size and shape of buildings

• The color of buildings

• The number of parking spaces