Land Use Controls and Zoning Flashcards
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What is a 'setback requirement' in Arizona zoning regulations?
Answer: The minimum distance a structure must be placed from property lines or streets
Setback requirements specify the minimum distance a building or structure must be located from front, side, or rear property lines to ensure light, air, and space between buildings.
What is the primary goal of a 'Planned Unit Development' (PUD) in Arizona?
Answer: To allow flexible design and compatible mixed land uses within a comprehensively planned area
A PUD allows developers flexibility to mix residential, commercial, and recreational uses within a single development while departing from rigid standard zoning requirements.
'Downzoning' in Arizona refers to which of the following?
Answer: Rezoning land to a less intensive or lower-density use category
Downzoning changes a property's classification to a less intensive use (e.g., from commercial to residential), often reducing its development potential and market value.
What is the 'police power' as it relates to real estate regulation in Arizona?
Answer: The inherent government power to regulate property use to protect public health, safety, and welfare
Police power is the inherent governmental authority to enact laws regulating property use — including zoning, building codes, and environmental rules — in the interest of public health, safety, and general welfare.
What does 'floor area ratio' (FAR) determine in a zoning ordinance?
Answer: The ratio of a building's total floor area to the total area of the lot
FAR is the ratio of total building floor area to lot area; a FAR of 2.0 on a 10,000 sq ft lot allows up to 20,000 sq ft of total floor area across all floors.
In Arizona, which document typically guides long-term land use planning decisions for cities and counties?
Answer: The General Plan (Comprehensive Plan)
The General Plan (or Comprehensive Plan) is a long-range policy document that guides land use, transportation, housing, and development decisions for Arizona municipalities and counties.
What is 'inverse condemnation' in Arizona real estate law?
Answer: When government action substantially diminishes a property's value without formal condemnation, prompting the owner to seek compensation
Inverse condemnation occurs when government action (e.g., a nearby infrastructure project) substantially reduces property value or takes a property right without formal proceedings, entitling the owner to seek compensation.