GOLD COAST 2019 PRACTICE EXAMS (Questions and Answers, A+ Rated Solution Guide) Complete

GOLD COAST 2019 PRACTICE EXAMS (Questions and Answers, A+ Rated Solution Guide) Complete
Which statement provides the basic justification for zoning?
A. There must be regulations in place to prevent pollution
B. The government does not want to encourage land development
C. The inappropriate use of one's property may affect the value of another
D. Professional planners want to control development
C. The inappropriate use of one's property may affect the value of another
What is the rationale behind government planning of real estate development?
A. To manage future real estate growth
B. To encourage more landscaping
C. To limit commercial areas
D. To maintain the character of the community
A. To manage future real estate growth
In Florida which entity is primarily responsible for establishing and implementing
the roles, processes, and powers of comprehensive planning and future
development?
A. Florida's governor
B. Local government and planning agencies
C. Regional planning councils
D. State comprehensive planning administrators under the Florida department of
economic opportunity
B. Local government and planning agencies
Which zoning classification typically includes single-family homes, small family
structures, condominiums, and apartments?
A. Commercial
B. Residential
C. Industrial
D. Special use
B. Residential
Which statement best describes the master plan?
A. It must be inflexible
B. It is prepared by the state legislator
C. It stops growth
D. It serves as a guide for an area's future growth
D. It serves as a guide for an area's future growth
Which of the following would a church need in order to build in a residential
neighborhood?
A. Public zoning permit
B. Special exception
C. Variance
D. Nonconforming use permit
B. Special exception
What is the purpose of the zoning board of adjustment?
A. To settle monetary claims by property owners
B. To grant variances and special exceptions
C. To develop the comprehensive plan
D. To determine infrastructure requirements
B. To grant variances and special exceptions
Which term is used to describe a property use that predates the current zoning
ordinance but is allowed to exist for at least a period of time?
A. Legally conforming
B. Progressive
C. Legally nonconforming
D. Capitalized
C. Legally nonconforming
Which statement which best describes a Planned Unit Development (PUD)?
A. A PUD offers fewer amenities than are possible with more traditional forms of
zoning
B. A PUD impacts the environment to a greater degree than most zoning
classifications
C. A PUD prohibits the use of zero lot line development
D. A PUD is also called cluster zoning
C. A PUD is also called cluster zoning
Which statement is correct with respect to a Development of Regional Impact
(DRI)?
A. A DRI is defined as any development that substantially affects health, safety, or
welfare of the citizens of more than one county
B. The state of Florida as no authority concerning guidelines for development or
review of a developments of regional impact
C. The review process for a new DRI is concerned only with residential
construction
D. The federal government has no influence on local development
A. A DRI is defined as any development that substantially affects health, safety or
welfare of citizens of more than one county
Adequate infrastructure available to support growth and development was
mandated by Florida's Growth Management Act and is specified in which of the
following?
A. DRI reviews
B. Concurrency rules
C. County zoning ordinances
D. Local building codes
B. Concurrency rules
What is the category of a business that meets payroll expense by using dollars a
generated by persons who live in the immediate vicinity?
A. Service
B. Basic
C. Export
D. Regenerative
A. Service
Which of the following would be considered a basic industry when performing an
economic base analysis.
A. Florist shop
B. Fire station
C. University
D. Movie theatre
C. University
With regard to residential properties located within a flood hazard Zone V, which
statement is correct?