David Saks

                                                     #414

In order to obtain a nonconforming use permit a property owner has to demonstrate to the zoning commission that denial of the use the property currently supports would create a hardship.

Is this true or false ?

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A. False

A petition for variance is what the owner is seeking and would allow modifications or improvement to a property which is restricted by a zoning ordinance.

                                                        #413

If the owner of a property believes that their property was unfairly or improperly zoned by their zoning commission the owner should apply for a conditional use permit.

Is this true or false ?

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A. False

A conditional use permit  is a permit that would permit a special use of a property in a neighborhood where the type of use being applied for would normally be prohibited because of zoning ordinances.

If the owner believes the property was not zoned correctly the owner should petition for an amendment to a zoning ordinance known as a rezone which would change the types of uses allowed by the prevailing zoning ordinance.

When new zoning ordinances become law and become effective nonconfroming uses are only allowed a period of 90 days to become compliant with the new ordinances and will not be allowed to continue after that time.

Is this true or false ?

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A. False

Nonconforming uses, or building uses which were in effect before the new ordinances became effective, are usually allowed to continue in the use for which they were designed .

The use of the building may not be spread out, it may not be taken up again if the building is abandoned and the building may not be rebuilt if it has been destroyed.

                                                          #411

Land use control laws are created to insure that certain properties remain profitable and make money for the owners.

Is this true or false ?

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A. False

Land use controls may ensure that population density and growth are controlled and that properties remain in a compatible stage with the restrictions.

Profitability is not a concern of land use controls.

                                                            #410

Particular conditions may arise that require an environmental impact statement to be prepared because of the events demanding it.

This requirement is known as CERCLA, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act.

Is this true or false ?

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A. False

The requirement to prepare an environmental impact statement is regulated by NEPA, the National Environmental Protection Act and requires the preparation of an environmental impact statement whenever an action is taken by the federal government, and that action will be considered to have an important consequence or change on the environment.

                                                     #409

Zoning ordinances may be designed to control the types of religious preferences that are acceptable within the area in consideration.

Is this true or false ?

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A. False

Zoning ordinances are government regulation of the uses of property within certain areas as defined by the ordinance and are regulations that may deal with the use of the property, the way a building is constructed, and the height of the structure.

Religious preference is not a consideration by governement in creating a zoning ordinance.

                                                          #408

When a conveyance tax is assessed it's always based on the fair market value of the home.

Is this true or false ?

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A. False

When a property is assessed a conveyance tax, levied by the authority of the state, it's always based on the selling price and takes place when title is transferred.

                                                     #407

When we speak about the police power of a local government we're usually referring to the government's power to create special taxes which will tax all property owners for the purposes of providing a secure police force and the addition of police protection.

Is this true or false ?

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A. False

Police power of the government allows the government to pass zoning laws and laws which are designed to protect the safety and well-being of it's citizens.

                                                        #406

When areas of a property are demarcated because their use is deemed unfit with the local ordinaces this is know as creating a setback.

Is this true or false ?

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A. False

When the property area is separated because it's usage is deemed unfit with zoning this process of separation is know as spearation by a "buffer zone".

                                                         #405

A judgement lien will always take a priority over a property tax lien regardless of how much time has passed since the judgement lien was recorded.

Is this true or false ?

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A. False

Property tax liens will always retain the first order of priority over all other liens.

Property tax liens are specific liens (they attach to specific property) and they're involuntary (the lien is issued by the law and without the consent of the property owner).