CA Real Estate Land Use Controls and Regulations

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Police power

Answer

Eminent domain

Answer

Taxation

Answer

Escheat

Question 2

What is a variance in the context of zoning law?

Accepted Answer

An exception to a zoning requirement granted to a specific property

Answer

A change to the zoning classification of a property

Answer

A court order overturning a zoning law

Answer

A penalty for violating a zoning ordinance

Question 3

What term describes a use of land that was legally established but does not conform to current zoning requirements?

Accepted Answer

Nonconforming use

Answer

Conditional use

Answer

Variance

Answer

Spot zoning

Question 4

Which document is typically used to legally subdivide land in California?

Accepted Answer

Subdivision map

Answer

Grant deed

Answer

Quitclaim deed

Answer

Deed of trust

Question 5

A conditional use permit (CUP) allows:

Accepted Answer

Specific uses that require review due to their potential impact

Answer

Any use regardless of zoning

Answer

Permanent exemptions from all zoning rules

Answer

Commercial use in residential zones without conditions

Question 6

Which California environmental law requires an environmental impact report (EIR) for significant government-approved projects?

Accepted Answer

CEQA

Answer

RESPA

Answer

FIRREA

Answer

TILA