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What is the goal of viewshed preservation, and how can it be accomplished? |
To preserve areas of outstanding scenic beauty Through policy mechanisms such as scenic easements |
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What are three types of street classifications used to establish a hierarchy of traffic volume? |
Arterial Collector Local |
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What land use is least compatible with an educational institution located in a densely developed urban area? Tree nursery, high-density residential development, weekend farmer’s market, or restaurant. |
Tree Nursery low-value, better for peripheral location, require large amounts of space, use large machinery, large truck deliveries |
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Which ecosystem is most at risk from watershed management? |
Wetlands |
Not aquifer (not an ecosystem) Not forest or chaparral (not directly related to water) |
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A shrubland or heathland plant community mostly found in California is called a ... |
Chaparral |
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What are four hydrological impacts related to development? |
1. Increased rate and volume of runoff into local water bodies 2. Increased frequency and severity of flooding 3. Increased sedimentation of water bodies 4. Decrease streamflow during periods of drought (disrupt groundwater flow and channelize water into stormwater drains) |
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Which ecosystem is generally considered most ecologically productive and diverse and thus most valuable? |
Salt marsh |
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What are three concerns associated with developing in coastal areas? |
1. High water table 2. Sand dunes and highly erodible soils 3. Salt spray (damages plant material and causes rust) |
Not reducing aquifer recharge capacity |
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When consulting a topographic survey, elevations information is only considered accurate to... |
Half the contour interval All given spot elevations (more accurate than the contour interval) |
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Where could planned utility improvements and infrastructure upgrades be found? |
A city’s Capital Improvements Plan (outlines city services that are to be repaired, expanded, or upgraded) |
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Can you disturb a wetland to construct or remove? |
No, unnecessary excavation and grading can disrupt the groundwater flows that feed into the wetland, causing irreparable harm. |
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What document is typically used to control land use, prevent incompatible adjacent uses of land, manage building density, and regulate the general height and size of structures? |
Zoning ordinance |
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What transfers title, but may have restrictions? “We grant you this property.” |
Covenant Deed |
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What transfers title, but may have restrictions? “We grant you this property.” |
Covenant Deed |
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What transfers title and contains names, addresses, legal description, amount paid, signatures, and notary stamp? “We guaranty this property is free and clear of any hinderances.” |
Warranty Deed |
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What are four important resources when researching a site’s history? |
1. Aerial photographs* 2. Local newspaper archive 3. Historical census data 4. Sanborn map* (detailed maps of U.S. cities and towns in the 19th and 20th centuries created originally for fire insurance companies) |
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What are four important resources when researching a site’s history? |
1. Aerial photographs* 2. Local newspaper archive 3. Historical census data 4. Sanborn map* (detailed maps of U.S. cities and towns in the 19th and 20th centuries created originally for fire insurance companies) |
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Comprehensive Master Plans are concerned with... |
Future development |
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What are four things that would generally be included in a site analysis? |
1. Sun/shade studies 2. Noise pollution 3. Adjacent land uses 4. Climatic conditions and microclimate information |
Not Koppen climate classification (global scale) |
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What are five criteria to utilize when determining whether or not to demolish/retain a tree? |
1. Location 2. Age 3. Health 4. Appearance 5. Tolerance to proposed disturbance |
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Cul-de-sacs are frequently associated with... |
Low-density suburban development (rarely found in urban locations) |
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Which site is most suitable for a large business park, while also being most cost effective? Agricultural lands with a large wetland A decommissioned military base A vacant mall in a suburban location A forested site in a rural area |
A vacant mall in a suburban location Military bases generally have contamination = costly |
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Any feature of a site that no longer meets zoning or building code requirements and is not required to meet these newer, stricter codes is... |
“Grandfathered” in |
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