CLA Land Use Regulations & Zoning Law 2

Question 1

The Endangered Species Act requires federal agencies to consult with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service when a proposed project may affect a listed species. This consultation process is known as:

Accepted Answer

Section 7 Consultation

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Section 10 Permitting

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Section 404 Review

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Section 106 Review

Question 2

A landscape architect preparing a site plan for a subdivision must ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Which document provides scoping and technical requirements for accessible outdoor sites and elements?

Accepted Answer

ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Outdoor Developed Areas

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ADA Title II Technical Assistance Manual

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ADA Standards for Accessible Design (ADASAD)

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Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards

Question 3

When a taking of private property for public use occurs through government regulation that eliminates all economically beneficial use, this is referred to as a:

Accepted Answer

Regulatory taking

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Physical taking

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Temporary taking

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Partial taking

Question 4

Which federal law established the framework for environmental review of federally funded or permitted projects and introduced the concept of 'alternatives analysis'?

Accepted Answer

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

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Clean Air Act

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National Historic Preservation Act

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Coastal Zone Management Act

Question 5

A riparian buffer ordinance requires a 100-foot undisturbed vegetated strip along a stream. This type of regulation is primarily intended to:

Accepted Answer

Protect water quality and stream bank stability

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Prevent encroachment by invasive species

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Define setbacks for accessory structures

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Establish minimum lot sizes near waterways

Question 6

A landscape architect discovers that a portion of a proposed park site is located within a 100-year floodplain. Which federal program primarily regulates development in floodplain areas?

Accepted Answer

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

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Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Mitigation Grant Program

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Army Corps of Engineers Floodway Management Program

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EPA Stormwater Management Program

Question 7

Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act requires federal agencies to take into account the effects of their undertakings on:

Accepted Answer

Properties listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places

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Federally owned parklands and open spaces

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Wilderness areas designated under the Wilderness Act

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Cultural landscapes managed by the National Park Service