Which entity enforces subdivision covenants
The civil court system
Key Terms
Which entity enforces subdivision covenants
The civil court system
Special land types
it include wetlands, floodplains, shoreline or waterfront property, protected habitats, historic landmarks, and land contaminated with hazardous wa...
The Brownfields Law
This provides direct funding, typically in the form of grants, to property owners to assist in the assessment and cleanup of contaminated sites.
Planning board
These individuals ensures that community growth is controlled and orderly. It is also responsible for developing the master plan, which includes bu...
Strict liability
The property owner is responsible for cleanup, regardless of who’s at fault.
Joint and several liability
Each of the responsible parties is personally responsible for damages.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Which entity enforces subdivision covenants | The civil court system |
Special land types | it include wetlands, floodplains, shoreline or waterfront property, protected habitats, historic landmarks, and land contaminated with hazardous waste. |
The Brownfields Law | This provides direct funding, typically in the form of grants, to property owners to assist in the assessment and cleanup of contaminated sites. |
Planning board | These individuals ensures that community growth is controlled and orderly. It is also responsible for developing the master plan, which includes budgeting for long-term projects. |
Strict liability | The property owner is responsible for cleanup, regardless of who’s at fault. |
Joint and several liability | Each of the responsible parties is personally responsible for damages. |
Retroactive liability | Both the current owner and prior owners are liable. |
what capped means? | When a landfill is put out of commission. |
Requests for variances and special use permits must be submitted to | The zoning board of appeals. |
non-conforming use of land | occurs when a structure or business was legally established according to zoning ordinances at the time, but does not meet current zoning and building regulations. This is called being "grandfathered." |
The federal Government in the Sunshine Act is part of what? | The Freedom of Information Act |
What is a true statement about police power and public land use controls? | Local governments and their planning boards control budgeting, site-plan review, and building codes. |
What is the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)? | A federal program created to help mitigate future flood losses across the country. |
Building code | Construction standards to ensure the health and safety of those using the buildings, including sanitary drainage and disposal. |
Tres owns a warehouse in an area that is zoned light industrial. With an increased demand for housing in the area, Tres wants to create loft-style condos and have his property designated as residential, even though the surrounding buildings will remain light industrial. What type of zoning is this? | Spot zoning allows a specific property to be rezoned within an existing zoning area. Spot zoning is illegal in some states. |
Residents of Tinytown have been complaining to town officials that the village-like character of their town is being affected by the medium-rise condos that developers are building on the edge of town. In response, local government officials rezoned the areas on the edges of town as parklands. What type of zoning is this? | Downzoning assigns a lower density use to an area that previously allowed a higher density. |
Jacob’s family has operated a neighborhood grocery store in the community since before the land was zoned residential. Jacob continues to operate the store legally. What would you call this? | Non-conforming use |
Local authorities lack police power over which of the following? | Federal government construction projects |
When a government entity exercises its powers to create zoning ordinances, what must be followed? | An area’s comprehensive plan outlines its future development plans and goals of the area. Zoning decisions should follow this plan. |
what is An accessory use ? | it is one that's subordinate but related to the main use of the property. |