Real Estate Sales Exam Land Use, Zoning, and Environmental Issues

Question 1

Which government power allows a municipality to regulate land use through zoning ordinances?

Accepted Answer

Police power

Answer

Police power is the authority of local governments to enact and enforce zoning ordinances to promote public health, safety, and welfare.

Question 2

A property has been used as a gas station for 20 years. When the area is rezoned to residential, the gas station may continue to operate as a:

Accepted Answer

Nonconforming use

Answer

A nonconforming use legally existed before a zoning change and is allowed to continue even though it no longer meets current zoning requirements.

Question 3

Which principle describes the use of land that will produce the highest net return over a given period of time and is legally permissible, physically possible, and financially feasible?

Accepted Answer

Highest and best use

Answer

Highest and best use is the legally permissible, physically possible, financially feasible, and maximally productive use that yields the greatest value.

Question 4

The government takes private property for a new highway and pays the owner fair market value. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Eminent domain

Answer

Eminent domain is the government's constitutional right to take private property for public use upon payment of just compensation.

Question 5

A zoning regulation requiring buildings to be located at least 25 feet from the front property line is known as a:

Accepted Answer

Setback requirement

Answer

A setback requirement specifies the minimum distance a structure must be located from the property line, street, or other boundary.

Real Estate Sales Exam Practice Test

Real Estate Sales Exam Practice Test

Real Estate Sales Exam Land Use, Zoning, and Environmental Issues