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Real Estate Practice : Lesson 414

#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.

Real Estate Practice : Lesson 413

#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.

Real Estate Practice : Lesson 412

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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.

Real Estate Practice : Lesson 411

#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.

Real Estate Practice : Lesson 410

#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.