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20 Cards in this Set
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All of the following statements about land use controls are correct EXCEPT: a. Deed restrictions are a form of private land use control b. Public land use controls are an exercise of police power. c. Enforcement of private restrictions is by injunction d. Public land use controls are limited to state laws |
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Deed restrictions that run with the land are: a. Covenants b. Variances c. Declarations d. Nonconforming |
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All of the following statements about restrictive covenants are correct EXCEPT: a. They must be reasonable b. They are enforceable even though not recorded. c. They are not enforceable if contrary to the law. d. They provide for a general plan for development. |
b |
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The instrument used for recording restrictive covenants is called what? |
d |
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Restrictive covenants may be terminated in all of the following ways EXCEPT: a. Expiration b. Transfer of title c. Failure to enforce on a timely basis d. Abandonment |
b |
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Restrictive covenants are enforced by: a. Zoning b. Injunction c. Police power d. Condemnation |
b |
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Type of zoning that permits higher priority use in a lower priority zone is called: a. Exclusive use b. Nonconforming use c. Amortizing use d. Cumulative use |
d |
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Rezoning of an area caused the use by one property owner to be in noncompliance with the new zoning ordinance. If the owner continues this use, it is called? a. Variance b. Lawful nonconforming use c. Spot zoning d. Unlawful nonconforming use |
b |
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A permitted deviation from the standards of a zoning ordinance is called what? |
Variance |
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Rezoning of a specific property for the owner's benefit is called? |
Spot zoning |
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Which of the following is a purpose of subdivision ordinances? a. protect taxpayers from increased taxes caused by increased demand for serves to subd b. protect developers during development period from excessive cost c. protect homeowners in existing subd's from oversupply of residential property d. protect developers from excessive building codes |
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When the initiative for zoning and planning ordinances comes from property owners, it is called: a. Owner planning b. Community-based planning c. General planning d. Exclusive-use planning |
b |
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Building codes require which of the following? a. Property report b. PUDs c. Certificate of occupancy d. Statement of record |
c |
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A person can do all in designated wetland without permit EXCEPT: a. Hike b. Boat c. Dredge d. Swim |
c |
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Under mandatory city certification, government has right to inspect property that is being transferred in all areas EXCEPT: a. plumbing b. electric c. roofing d. # of current occupants |
d |
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All of the following are exempt from Michigan Land Sales Act EXCEPT 25 or more: a. separate vacant lots b. cementary lots c. lots in subdivision with buildings d. separate lots in a mobile home park |
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Lead-based paint Disclosure Act requires seller to do all EXCEPT: a. provide buyer with any info on lead-based paint already known to seller b. remove any lead-based paint present on property c. give pamphlet to buyer d. allow buyer 10 days to do their own assessment |
b |
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The purpose of building codes is to: a. Ensure all buildings are built on same size lot b. Ensure buildings have coded security systems c. Set minimal standards of acceptable construction d. Set maximum standards of acceptable construction |
c |
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The Residential Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Act applies to: a. All properties sold or leased b. All residential dwellings built after 1978 c. Housing exclusively for the elderly d. All written/verbal leases of 100 days or more |
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Requirement that defines the distance from the front property line to the building line is called what? |
Setback requirement |
