CALIFORNIA INTERACTIVE STUDY GROUP UNIT 2: BOBRA TAHAN HOWARD HARRIS LAND USE CONTROLS

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1 CALIFORNIA INTERACTIVE STUDY GROUP 1 UNIT 2: BOBRA TAHAN HOWARD HARRIS LAND USE CONTROLS

2 Study Group Information 2 Information regarding the Study Group may be found at: At this location you will find: Calendar of discussion topics Links to discussion questions

3 Notes for Tonight Chat has now been switched to a Moderated Mode. 3 Bobra Tahan and Howard Harris will both still see your Chat; however, the other students will no longer see Your chat unless either instructor sends your chat to the classroom. This will help preserve the anonymity of your answers. Even so, do not put anything into the chat that you would not want everyone to see.

4 Contact Information 4 Bobra Tahan and Howard Harris both have access to this account: releadinstructorca@brightwood.edu If you would like to discuss something on the phone, please send your phone number in the and the best times to reach you.

5 Unit 2: Land Use Control Summary TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED: Police power Eminent domain Construction restrictions Zoning Condemnation 5

6 Government Powers 5 Property can revert to the state

7 Typical zoning controls and exceptions 6 1. Rezoning or amendment is a zoning change for an entire area. 2. Downzoning is a zoning change from dense to less dense usage. 3.Upzoning is a change from less dense to more dense usage. 4.Spot zoning is reclassification of a small area of land for use that does not conform to the zoning of the rest of the area Kaplan, Inc.

8 Typical zoning controls and exceptions 5.Legal nonconforming use allows an owner to continue present use that no longer complies with current zoning (also called grandfathering). 8 6.Setback, side yard, and rear yard restrictions limit the location of improvements in relation to the position of the street. 7. Variance allows an individual owner to vary or deviate to prevent economic hardship. 8. Special (conditional) use (also called a special exception) is a specific type of variance allowing a different use.

9 What allows an individual property owner to deviate from zoning requirements; 9 A. An amendment B. A variance C. Conditional building permit D. Zoning exemption

10 A change in zoning from more dense to less dense use is called; 10 A. Down zoning B. Spot zoning C. Up zoning D. Planning department reconsideration

11 A conditional use permit which allows a property owner to deviate from zoning; 11 A. Is a permanent zoning change for the subject property, but does not affect neighbors B. Alters the zoning for the neighborhood C. Is a revocable zoning alteration affecting only one property D. Is only used for short term, one week uses

12 Construction on vacant land in urban areas is called; 12 A. Backfill B. Tract home construction C. In-fill D. Compaction

13 13 The process of building a house includes; A. Land acquisition B. Development C. Construction D. All of the above

14 14 As a general rule, which law requires an environmental impact report (EIR) for development; A. Alquist-Priolo Fault Zoning Act B. California Environmental Quality Act C. Superfund Law D. Americans with Disability Act

15 Government agencies could issue a negative declaration if; 15 A. It is a government project B. They conclude that development will not (or only minimally) impact the environment C. The proposed project is only residential D. The developer has completed an EIR

16 An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) could; 16 A. Provide final approval for a project B. Bar a project from being built C. Discuss project alternatives, including not proceeding with the project D. All of the above

17 17 Which law specifically regulates development in earthquake fault areas; A. Seismic Hazards Mapping Act B. Urban Renewal Act C. Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act D. Building Code Act of 1960

18 18 The Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act requires; A. Geological reports B. Disclosures C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

19 Alquist-Priolo earthquake fault zones are; 19 A. Approximately ¼ mile wide B. Approximately ¼ mile wide on either side of the fault line C. Whatever width the map defines D. Statutory zones where construction is banned

20 20 Which construction within Alquist-Priolo zones is not regulated under the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act? A. All construction is regulated B. A four unit, 3 story condominium C. A residential tract of 3 homes, 2 stories or less D. A single family residence of 3 stories

21 Building codes set building standards; 21 A. Minimum B. Maximum C. Advisory D. HOA

22 Construction standards that must be followed are set by; 22 A. National building code B. State building code C. City building code D. All of the above

23 If different levels (e.g., national, state, local) of construction standards apply; 23 A. The national code will always apply B. The state code will always apply C. The local code will always apply D. The most stringent code will always apply

24 24 The government s right to regulate how owners use land and property is based upon; A. Eminent domain B. Police power C. Taxation D. Escheat

25 Which of the following is not an example of police power 25 A. Zoning B. Building codes C. Taxation D. Determining land use

26 Setbacks, front yard, side yard, and rear yard restrictions are empowered by; 26 A. Police power B. Eminent domain C. Taxation D. Escheat

27 SET BACK RESTRICTIONS GRAPHIC EXAMPLE 27

28 The process through which a government exercises its right of eminent domain is called; 28 A. Probate B. Escheat C. Inverse acquisition D. Condemnation

29 Contact Information 29 Bobra Tahan and Howard Harris both have access to this account: If you would like to discuss something on the phone, please send your phone number in the and the best times to reach you.