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Which statement provides the basic justification for zoning?
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A. There must be regulations in place to prevent pollution
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B. The government does not want to encourage land development
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C. The inappropriate use of one's property may affect the value of another
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D. Professional planners want to control development - ANSWER: ➡ C. The inappropriate use
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of one's property may affect the value of another
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What is the rationale behind government planning of real estate development?
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A. To manage future real estate growth
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B. To encourage more landscaping
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C. To limit commercial areas
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D. To maintain the character of the community - ANSWER: ➡ A. To manage future real estate
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growth
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In Florida which entity is primarily responsible for establishing and implementing the roles,
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processes, and powers of comprehensive planning and future development?
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A. Florida's governor
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B. Local government and planning agencies
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C. Regional planning councils
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D. State comprehensive planning administrators under the Florida department of economic
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opportunity - ANSWER: ➡ B. Local government and planning agencies
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Which zoning classification typically includes single-family homes, small family structures,
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condominiums, and apartments?
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A. Commercial
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,B. Residential
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C. Industrial
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D. Special use - ANSWER: ➡ B. Residential
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Which statement best describes the master plan?
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A. It must be inflexible
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B. It is prepared by the state legislator
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C. It stops growth
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D. It serves as a guide for an area's future growth - ANSWER: ➡ D. It serves as a guide for an
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area's future growth
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Which of the following would a church need in order to build in a residential neighborhood?
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A. Public zoning permit
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B. Special exception
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C. Variance
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D. Nonconforming use permit - ANSWER: ➡ B. Special exception
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What is the purpose of the zoning board of adjustment?
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A. To settle monetary claims by property owners
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B. To grant variances and special exceptions
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C. To develop the comprehensive plan
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D. To determine infrastructure requirements - ANSWER: ➡ B. To grant variances and special
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exceptions
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Which term is used to describe a property use that predates the current zoning ordinance but
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is allowed to exist for at least a period of time?
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A. Legally conforming
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B. Progressive
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C. Legally nonconforming
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,D. Capitalized - ANSWER: ➡ C. Legally nonconforming
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Which statement which best describes a Planned Unit Development (PUD)?
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A. A PUD offers fewer amenities than are possible with more traditional forms of zoning
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B. A PUD impacts the environment to a greater degree than most zoning classifications
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C. A PUD prohibits the use of zero lot line development
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D. A PUD is also called cluster zoning - ANSWER: ➡ C. A PUD is also called cluster zoning
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Which statement is correct with respect to a Development of Regional Impact (DRI)?
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A. A DRI is defined as any development that substantially affects health, safety, or welfare of the
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citizens of more than one county
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B. The state of Florida as no authority concerning guidelines for development or review of a
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developments of regional impact
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C. The review process for a new DRI is concerned only with residential construction
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D. The federal government has no influence on local development - ANSWER: ➡ A. A DRI is
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defined as any development that substantially affects health, safety or welfare of citizens of
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more than one county
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Adequate infrastructure available to support growth and development was mandated by
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Florida's Growth Management Act and is specified in which of the following?
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A. DRI reviews
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B. Concurrency rules
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C. County zoning ordinances
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D. Local building codes - ANSWER: ➡ B. Concurrency rules
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What is the category of a business that meets payroll expense by using dollars a generated by
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persons who live in the immediate vicinity?
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A. Service
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B. Basic
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C. Export
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, D. Regenerative - ANSWER: ➡ A. Service
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Which of the following would be considered a basic industry when performing an economic
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base analysis.
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A. Florist shop
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B. Fire station
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C. University
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D. Movie theatre - ANSWER: ➡ C. University
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With regard to residential properties located within a flood hazard Zone V, which statement is
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correct?
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A. Base-elevation requirements can be achieved by using fill dirt
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B. The structure use be on elevated construction
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C. Flood insurance is always required
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D. There is a 1 in 500 percent probability of a flood in any given year - ANSWER: ➡ B. The
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structure must be on elevated construction
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Which standard or process establishes the minimum standards for design and construction of
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buildings or structures?
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A. Comprehensive planning
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D. DRI reviews
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C. Zoning
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D. Building codes - ANSWER: ➡ D. Building codes
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To which organization is real estate tax most important?
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A. The federal government
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B. The state government
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C. The local government
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D. Local nonprofit organizations - ANSWER: ➡ C. The local government
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