Land Use & Zoning Flashcards
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CERCLA, also known as the Superfund law, primarily requires:
Answer: Cleanup of contaminated sites and assigns liability to responsible parties
CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act) creates a federal program to clean up sites contaminated with hazardous substances and holds responsible parties liable for cleanup costs.
Development of wetlands in the United States is primarily regulated by:
Answer: Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act requires a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers for the discharge of dredged or fill material into wetlands and other waters of the United States.
An Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) is used by municipalities to:
Answer: Limit urban sprawl by defining where urban development may occur
An Urban Growth Boundary is a regional boundary set to control urban sprawl by defining the area where urban-level services and development are permitted, preserving rural land outside the boundary.
Which federal law requires sellers and landlords to disclose the presence of lead-based paint in housing built before 1978?
Answer: The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act
The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (Title X) requires sellers and landlords of pre-1978 housing to disclose known lead-based paint hazards and provide buyers/tenants with an EPA pamphlet.
A comprehensive plan (master plan) in land use planning is best described as:
Answer: A long-range policy document guiding a community's physical development goals
A comprehensive plan is a general policy document that outlines a community's long-term goals for land use, transportation, housing, and other elements, serving as a guide but not itself a binding zoning law.
An environmental impact statement (EIS) is required under NEPA for projects that:
Answer: Are federally funded or require federal approval and may significantly affect the environment
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires an Environmental Impact Statement for major federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment, including federally funded or approved projects.
When a property owner's land is taken for a public road and the remaining parcel suffers a loss in value due to the severance, the owner may be entitled to:
Answer: Severance damages
Severance damages compensate a property owner for the diminished value of the portion of land not taken when a partial condemnation reduces the utility or value of the remainder.