Cluster zoning would include single-family homes, townhomes, apartments, and condominiums on a single parcel, provided that the developer leaves a portion ________.
Of each building for a community room
Of the parcel for parking
Of the parking lot for RV parking
Open for a playground, a park, and a walking path
What’s it called when a development will have substantial impact on an area that affects more than one county?
Concurrent development
Counter-comprehensive development
Development of regional impact
Subversive development
Which of the following must occur before zoning changes are made?
Local development experts must be consulted.
Public hearings must be held.
The real estate commission must approve the changes.
Voters in that jurisdiction must vote to approve the change.
What characterizes a development of regional impact?
It has a chance of bring in lots of money to the county.
It has little to no impact on neighboring counties.
It substantially affects more than one county.
The developer has distinguished it as a ‘VIP.’
A new development is going up just outside city limits where the population is expected to grow significantly in the next decade. The development will consist of commercial properties in one quadrant near a main road. The other areas are designated residential and will include single-family residences and multi-family townhomes. A small number of the single-family homes will border a golf course that is at the center of the development. What type of zoning is this an example of?
Conforming
Exclusive-use
Non-conforming
Planned unit development
Which of the following statements about zoning ordinances is true?
Before zoning ordinances are changed, they must be examined for fairness and reasonableness.
Zoning ordinance changes apply to specific properties in different ways.
Zoning ordinance changes impact communities, but not individual property owners.
Zoning ordinance changes impact individual property owners, but not communities.
What describes both the type of the development and the regulatory process that allows the developer to meet the community’s goals for land use and density without being restricted by existing zoning requirements?
Cumulative zoning
Planned unit development
Spot zoning
Subdivision
The developer of a new subdivision is placing residential properties closer together, allowing him to include large open spaces throughout the development to build bike and walking trails, as well as a community pool and recreation center. What type of zoning is this?
Cluster
Conforming
Non-conforming
Spot
Which of the following is true about zoning?
Proposed zoning ordinances are examined for fairness before being enacted.
While zoning may impact a community, it does not impact individual property owners.
Zoning changes are enacted by local governments without public input.
Zoning does not impact property value.
Back in the 1930s, the house at 102 Barbour Street was the only one in sight. Since then, however, the town has grown considerably and the once-residential Barbour Street is an industrial zone, with the residence at 102 Barbour Street in the middle of it all. What type of zoning does the residence demonstrate?
Conforming zoning
Non-conforming zoning
Planned unit development
Spot zoning
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?
Aesthetic zoning
Downzoning
Incentive zoning
Spot zoning
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Wells use water from underground, which is commonly known as what type of water?
Groundwater
Littoral water
Riparian water
Springwater
What’s an environmental impact statement?
A written statement reporting a property’s known material defects
A written statement that identifies sites that have hazardous substances, and requires the responsible parties to clean them up
A written statement that requires all levels of government to perform an environmental assessment
A written statement used to consider ways to minimize a project’s negative impact on the environment
Which of these regarding the impact of the Brownfields Law is true?
The Mesmer family has discovered petroleum contamination on a site they just purchased. The Brownfields Law holds both them and the previous owner jointly responsible for cleanup.
The Rodriguez family purchased a property that was formerly a commercial dry cleaner. They plan to convert the property to a residential dwelling. The Brownfields Law requires that they be held accountable for any contamination on the property.
The Smiths have discovered chemical contamination on the property deed to them by their late parents. The Brownfields Law may provide funds to help them clean up the site.
The Tennysons purchased a property that they later discovered was contaminated with methamphetamine waste. The Brownfields Law limits their liability since they were unaware of the contamination when they purchased the property.
Which entity regulates public water?
Local health department
The Department of Conservation
The Water Bureau
The Water Safety Bureau
Which written statement will be used to consider ways to minimize a project’s negative impact on the environment?
CERCLA
Environmental impact statement
Environmental site assessment
SEQRA
Which federal agency or act sets guidelines for drinking water?
Clean Water Act
Department of Health
EPA
Federal Safe Drinking Water Act
In addition to its potential health hazards, what is a common consequence of a brownfield’s presence in a community?
Decreased property values
Decreased state regulatory oversight
Increased interest in development
Increased wetlands and groundwater reserves
If you’re touring a property and want to know whether there’s a well, what should you look for?
A bucket on a rope
A utility bill
A well cap
Brown stains around the house’s foundation
Which one of the following statements is true about groundwater?
It’s a source of drinking water.
It’s easy to decontaminate.
It’s not affected by severe weather.
It’s not regulated because it is hard to contaminate.
Your client, Eric, is interested in purchasing an industrial property to start a new business. You’ve recommended that soil, air, and water testing be done, but Eric is on a tight budget and doesn’t feel these tests are necessary. What should you do?
Keep records of your recommendations and a written response from Eric.
Perform the tests yourself.
Refuse to be a part of the transaction.
Support Eric in his decision and do nothing further.
When is an elevation certificate required?
When attempting to obtain flood insurance in some areas
When building 3,000 feet above sea level or above
When building in mountainous regions
When constructing a two-story or taller building
Which of the following is one of a licensee’s responsibilities when the licensee suspects an environmental issue exists on a property?
Hire environmental experts to perform audits of all property when representing the seller.
Investigate and discover hidden environmental issues associated with a property.
Know when, where, and how to seek expert assistance regarding environmental issues.
Pay for any required environmental audits.
What role does the Brownfields Law play in the assessment and cleanup of unused commercial/industrial sites that may contain hazardous waste?
It ensures safe operation of storage tanks.
It oversees the assessment and cleanup.
It provides funds.
It provides manpower for cleanup.
An investor is interested in purchasing and rehabilitating a brownfields property. Which of the following is likely true?
Many localities would rather these sites sit empty, for fear of disturbing the soil.
The investor probably can’t get a loan for the property.
The price will likely be so high that he will need additional capital.
The state probably has a program to help finance the purchase and rehabilitation of the property.
The Clean Water Act and the Rivers and the Harbors Act were both enacted at what governmental level?
Federal
Local
Outdated and unenforceable
State
Government agencies usually become involved during which phase of an environmental assessment?
Phase III: Clean-up
Phase I: Investigation
Phase II: Testing
Phase IV: Management
The Clean Water Act regulates pollutants in U.S. waters and establishes quality standards for ______.
Bottled water
Piers and docks
Surface waters
Wharves and piers
The four phases of an environmental assessment include investigation, testing, management, and ______.
Assessment
Cleanup
Diligence
Monitoring
What is an abandoned or unused commercial or industrial site that contains suspected contaminants?
A brownfield
A Brown Zone
A space that cannot be used
A special use landfill
How does the National Flood Insurance Program assist homeowners in flood-prone areas?
By offering grants to elevate homes above flood levels
By providing homeowners with affordable flood insurance policies
By providing subsidies for regular homeowners insurance policies
By utilizing federal funds to cover flood insurance premiums
Which of the following scenarios accurately represents your environmental disclosure responsibility as a real estate licensee?
You must disclose all known environmental hazards for both residential and commercial properties.
You must disclose all known environmental hazards for commercial properties only; residential disclosure is the seller’s sole responsibility.
You must disclose all known environmental hazards for residential properties only; commercial disclosure is the seller’s sole responsibility.
You must disclose all suspected environmental hazards for both residential and commercial properties.
In Florida, a list of contaminants and their maximum allowable contaminant level is available. What agency maintains this list?
Department of Health
EPA
FDEP
USGS Water Science Center
What agency/act is designed to “preserve, protect, develop, and where possible, to restore or enhance the resources of the nation’s coastal zone”?
Coastal Zone Management Act
Department of Environmental Conservation
Waterfront Regulation and Use Department
Waterfront Revitalization Program
This phase of an environmental site assessment is only conducted when necessary. If a problem is found during the investigation phase, this phase is put into action next.
Diligence
Purchasing
Resource budgeting
Testing
In Florida, the FDEP maintains a list of contaminants and their Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) contaminant level. Where is this information available?
The DEC website
The Department of Buildings
The Department of Legal Affairs
The FDEP website
What agency/act is designed to regulate pollutants, such as oil and other hazardous substances, discharged into U.S. waters?
Clean Water Act
Coastal Zone Management Act
Department of Environmental Conservation
Rivers and Harbors Act
Local health departments are responsible for testing which water sources?
Bottled water
Community and private wells
Neither community nor private wells
Private wells only
What is the purpose of flood insurance?
To ensure that homeowners comply with floodplain regulations
To offer environmental benefits to flood-prone areas
To provide financial protection against flood-related damages
To provide grants to elevate homes above flood levels
Although most homes are connected to public water and sewer, you’ll often find ______ in rural communities.
Buckets
Outhouses
Septic tanks and wells
Trees
In regards to protecting groundwater, which statement is true?
Few regulations are in place.
Groundwater does not need to be protected.
Many regulations are in place.
No regulations are in place.
What is the purpose of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act?
Increase water usage.
Issue fines for sources of water contamination.
Issue permits for private wells.
Set guidelines for drinking water safety.
Which phase of the environmental site assessment involves addressing any on-going or potential issues?
Phase III: Clean-up
Phase I: Investigation
Phase II: Testing
Phase IV: Management
Which phase of the environmental site assessment involves a review of the property’s history and examination of its physical features?
Phase III: Clean-up
Phase I: Investigation
Phase II: Testing
Phase IV: Management