1 of 10 - The McMillan Development Corporation is in the preliminary stages of building a commercial office development. They have received the building permit and all of the necessary approvals to break ground. Where do they go for guidance on the types of materials approved for construction, electrical wiring, etc.?
The City Planning Commission
The Building Codes
Building Officials Conference of America
Both B and C
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Building codes set the standards for materials to be used for construction, electrical wiring, fire prevention, etc. with most cities using the Building Officials Conference of America's requirements for building. A building permit is also required to control compliance with building codes and zoning ordinances.
2 of 10 - How many primary steps must be taken to develop a general plan? Who is required to develop a general plan? What are the primary steps, in order, to achieve the desired general plan?
There are three primary steps that must be taken to achieve the general plan. Under California Code, every city and county is required to develop a general plan. The steps are as follows: A Resource Analysis, Formulation of Community Goals, and The Plan Implementation.
There are five primary steps that must be taken to achieve the general plan. Under California Code, every city and county is required to develop a general plan. The steps are as follows: A Resource Analysis, Formulation of Community Goals, and The Plan Implementation.
There are three primary steps that must be taken to achieve the general plan. Under California Code, every city is required to develop a general plan. The steps are as follows: A Resource Analysis, The Plan Implementation and Formulation of Community Goals.
There are three primary steps that must be taken to achieve the general plan. Under California Code, every city and county is required to develop a general plan. The steps are as follows: Formulation of Community Goals, A Resource Analysis, and The Plan Implementation.
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The three primary steps that must be taken to achieve the general plan include a resource analysis to recognize the individual characteristics of the community, the formulation of community goals based on the desires of the community residents, and the plan implementation utilizing the land-use controls in place.
3 of 10 - Ernesto is a developer who is building low-to-moderate-income, federally funded homes. He is building multi-family town homes that will help those graduating from welfare education programs get a new start off of public assistance and into the job market. Which of the following federal laws plays a major role in Ernesto's development?
The National Environmental Policy Act
The Clean Air Act
The Contractor's License Law
Both A and B
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4 of 10 - Who enforces the codes of the California State Housing Law?
State Building Inspectors
Federal Building Inspectors
Local Building Inspectors.
None of the Above.
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5 of 10 - Maurice is a builder of new residential housing in the San Fernando Valley. He builds high-end homes in various subdivisions in the area. Maurice has been paying into a fund that is used by the government for low-to-moderate-income housing. Is Maurice required to pay into this fund and, if so, why? Does he have any other options?
Maurice is NOT required to pay into this fund. He pays into the fund to ensure he is given special treatment in receiving building permits. He does have the option not to pay into the fund or voluntarily set aside a few units for low-to-moderate-income housing.
Maurice IS required to pay into this fund due to the Building Codes Ordinance. He must either set aside a designated number of units for low-to-moderate-income housing; or, in certain cases like Maurice's, he may pay into the fund. If he refuses, his building permit will be denied.
Maurice IS required to pay into this fund due to the Police Power Action. He must either set aside a designated number of units for low-to-moderate-income housing; or, in certain cases like Maurice's, he may pay into the fund. If he refuses, his building permit will be denied.
Maurice IS required to pay into this fund due to the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance. He must either set aside a designated number of units for low-to-moderate-income housing; or, in certain cases, like Maurice's, he may pay into the fund. If he refuses his building permit will be denied.
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Under inclusionary zoning, a builder of new housing is required to set aside a designated number of units for low- to moderate-income people or is required to pay into a fund that is used by the government to provide the low- to moderate-income housing. Refusal to comply will result in the builder's building permit being denied.
6 of 10 - Patrice has purchased a century-old townhouse in San Francisco. She wants to make some changes and updates to both the exterior and interior. She isn't happy with the historic pediments outside the townhouse. Patrice's vision is of a minimalist, clean, modern home that reflects her personal style. Which type of zoning regulation, if any, may affect Patrice's vision of a minimalist town home?
Enabling Acts
Aesthetic Zoning
Directive Zoning
Patrice may make any changes she would like to her townhouse.
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If Aesthetic zoning is in force for Patrice's town home, she will be required to maintain the specific type of architecture required in the zoning.
7 of 10 - Ricardo's Restaurant is currently located between two subdivisions. The restaurant has been in business for over forty years. Currently, the area no longer allows any commercial activity. The zoning board ruled Ricardo's may continue to operate unless it is sold, destroyed, or used for any other commercial purpose. Which zoning exception applies to Ricardo's?
Nonconforming Use (Illegal)
Spot Zoning
Nonconforming Use (Legal)
A Buffer Zone
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8 of 10 - Which level of government is in charge of all planning controls?
The federal government has the final say in all planning matters.
The state government has the final say in all planning matters.
Although all levels of government have laws, regulations, and ordinances that must be recognized and followed, the state housing law is a uniform law that must be adopted by ALL cities and counties in California.
All levels of government: city, county, state, and federal have the final say in all planning matters.
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9 of 10 - Beth and Brian have been informed a convenience store is going to be built on the corner across from their residence. They are furious and want some answers as to how this could be happening in their neighborhood. Who should they go to for answers and the final word on the decision?
The city or county planning department
The city council or board of supervisors
The owners of the new property
Their city alderman
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City planning decisions are the duty of the city council or board of supervisors.
10 of 10 - A chain of restaurants would like to begin opening new sites along the Pacific Coastline. The owner wants all of the restaurants beachside with customer access to the beach and water from the restaurant. Which of the following ordinances or acts could govern the planning and opening of the beachfront restaurants?
The California Conservation Act and The California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA)
The Clean Air Act
The National Environmental Policy Act
All of the Above.
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The National Environmental Policy Act requires an environmental impact report on all projects that use federal funding, while the Clean Air Act makes it mandatory for all businesses, including real estate developers, to meet air quality standards. California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 provides procedures and information to ensure that governmental agencies will consider and respond to the environmental effects of their proposed decisions. The California Conservation Act creates controls on the 1,000-mile California coast.
