Public Land-Use Controls Overview

False (B)

To regulate land use and ensure appropriate development in specific areas.

<p>eminent domain</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Building Code = Regulations governing construction standards Escheat = Transfer of property to the state when there are no heirs Certificate of Occupancy = Document certifying a building's compliance with regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Easements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Public ownership of land provides access for community use and maintains public resources like parks and roads.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Property taxes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Building permit</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>master plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Zoning = Division of land into separate districts for regulated use Building Codes = Regulations concerning safety, structure, and sanitation Subdivision Regulations = Rules for creating subdivisions and determining density Deed Restrictions = Private limitations on property use imposed by developers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure safety, sanitation, and structural soundness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Certificate of occupancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Construction Code</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Zoning = Control of land use and structure placement Building Codes = Regulation of building safety and sanitation Subdivision Regulations = Guidelines for dividing land into smaller plots Deed Restrictions = Private laws governing property use by developers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Master or comprehensive plan priorities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dividing a large piece of land into smaller pieces</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>building permit</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To create and separate land into parcels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plat map</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Municipalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Large lots and wide streets (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environmental impact report</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>final</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Subdivider = Creates and separates land into parcels Developer = Builds on the designated land City Council = Provides final approval for subdivisions Planning Commission = Reviews and oversees subdivision plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A requirement to mitigate development impacts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Construction begins</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>deed</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Varied road patterns with cul-de-sacs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Initial planning stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Initial Planning Stage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To legally seize private property for public use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A fair value for the property taken (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Economic development can be considered 'public use.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>compensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The seizing of private property for public use (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Condemnation = The process of seizing property through eminent domain Inverse condemnation = When the government takes property without compensation Just compensation = Fair market value paid to a property owner for seized land Eminent domain = Government's right to take private property for public use</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To review the developer's plan for compliance with regulations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Final Municipal Approval</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The property is seized for public projects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To fund public infrastructure improvements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Escheat is the legal doctrine by which a deceased person's property passes to the state if there are no known heirs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>escheat</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Neighborhood Improvement District Act (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The court determines the distribution of the deceased's estate among creditors and heirs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>taxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The state controls the estate distribution process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NAACP and AARP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A tax based on the assessed value of property.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>local</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Financing municipal services (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A form with the taxing authority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>taxed</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1/1000 of a dollar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>PA Lottery Rebates = Income qualifications based on age Homestead Exclusion = Primary residence Disabled Veteran Exemption = Veterans disabled from service Income Tax = Based on earnings</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>improvements</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Every year or every several years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To correct inequalities in property tax bills (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Regulations imposed by the government on how land can be used, often through laws like zoning and building codes.

The government's authority to regulate land use to protect public safety and well-being.

The government's power to take private land for public use, with fair compensation.

Government's right to collect taxes on land and improvements.

Government's right to acquire privately owned property when the owner dies without heirs.

Rules about the permitted land use like housing types, business permitted in a certain area.

Rules about building construction, safety aspects, and building materials.

An acronym for the four main types of public land-use controls: Police Power, Eminent Domain, Taxation, and Escheat.

Local laws controlling land use and building types in a specific area.

Official authorization for construction or renovation projects.

Document confirming a building is ready for use.

Rules governing how land is divided into smaller lots in a development.

Rules set by developers or individuals, applying to land ownership.

A community's blueprint for future development, considering various needs.

An exception to zoning regulations, granted for specific situations.

Person/organization that creates a subdivision of land.

Division of a large piece of land into smaller pieces for development.

Uniform set of building codes for commercial builders.

Uniform set of building codes for residential builders.

Legislation establishing uniform building codes in Pennsylvania.

Builds the homes on the subdivided land.

A detailed map showing property lines, lots, streets, and other features of a subdivision.

Planning commissions' review and approval process for new subdivisions.

Local government regulations that govern lot sizes and fire safety in subdivisions.

State-level rules governing subdivision planning.

A subdivision layout with rectangular streets and lots.

A subdivision layout with curved streets and cul-de-sacs.

Federal Housing Administration financing for new homes in subdivisions.

Report on a development project's effect on the surrounding environment.

Survey, platting, and planning of the subdivision before buying land or building.

City's review of the subdivision plan against city rules, and request for changes if necessary.

The process begins with a developer identifying a plot of undeveloped land for sale.

The developer surveys the land, creates a plat map, and plans the community on paper.

The city reviews the developer's plan to ensure it complies with regulations and fits their master plan.

The developer may be required to modify and resubmit the plan based on the city's feedback.

The city approves the plan for the new subdivision.

The developer submits the plat for final approval to the city council.

The municipality officially approves the new subdivision.

The developer buys the land from the original owner.

Construction on the subdivision starts, including roads and utilities.

The developer sells the constructed lots to buyers, who then build their homes on them.

When a government restriction conflicts with a private restriction, the stricter restriction applies.

The fair market value of the property that the government is taking.

A legal process used by the government to seize private land through eminent domain.

When the government takes private property without proper compensation, forcing the owner to sue to receive it.

A group of property or business owners in an area form a district to raise money by taxing properties within the district and use it for capital improvements like streets, parking, or public transit.

A one-time tax levied on properties that benefit from a specific improvement project, such as a new sewer system.

Passing away without a valid will.

The legal process of settling a deceased person's estate, determining ownership, and distributing assets.

Legal guidelines that determine how a deceased person's estate is distributed to heirs when they die without a will.

The government owning land for public use, such as parks, schools, roads, and military bases.

A tax levied on real estate based on its assessed value, used to fund local services like fire, police, schools, and roads.

A tax calculated based on the value of a property, like property tax.

The estimated value of a property determined by local tax authorities for tax purposes.

The government body responsible for levying and collecting property taxes in a specific area like a county, municipality, or school district.

A program in Pennsylvania that provides financial assistance to low-income seniors and disabled individuals for rent or property taxes.

A tax benefit in PA where primary residences are taxed at a lower rate than other properties.

A property tax exemption offered to veterans in PA who are disabled due to their military service.

The process of determining the value of a property for tax purposes.

A factor used to adjust property values to ensure fairness in tax assessments.

The process of adjusting assessed values using the CLR to create a more even playing field for property taxes.

A ratio applied after equalization that determines how much of the assessed value is used to calculate taxes.

A tax method where the full assessed value of a property is taxed.

A tax method where a portion of the assessed value is used to calculate taxes.

The percentage of the assessed value that is taxed, expressed in mills in PA.

A unit of measurement for tax rates in PA, where 1 mill is equal to $0.001.