Public Land-Use Controls Overview

What does the letter 'T' in the acronym PETE stand for in relation to public land-use controls?

Police power allows the government to eliminate all land use without any regulations.

What is the purpose of zoning laws?

The government's right to take private property for public use is known as __________.

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

Which of the following is NOT included in public land-use controls?

Ad valorem taxes are based on the value of property.

What are the implications of public ownership of land?

Which of the following is NOT a type of land-use control under police power?

Zoning variances allow homeowners to break zoning laws without any conditions.

What document is required to authorize a construction or remodeling project?

The _______ is used to guide the future growth and development of a community.

Match the following aspects of police power with their definitions:

What is the primary purpose of building codes?

Subdivision regulations can dictate tax requirements for subdivisions.

What is the name of the certificate issued upon the completion of a compliant building?

The Pennsylvania ___________ Act created a uniform construction code in 1999.

Match the type of control with its corresponding responsibility:

Which of the following describes what zoning ordinances are based on?

The UCC superseded all existing building code regulations in Pennsylvania after April 9, 2004.

What process is involved in creating a subdivision?

A ______ is required for builders to demonstrate compliance with local building codes.

What is the primary role of a subdivider?

Developers are responsible for planning the subdivision before land acquisition.

What must a subdivider file with the municipality before selling lots?

Subdivision planning rules in Pennsylvania are outlined in the state's __________ Planning Code.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the gridiron plat pattern?

A curvilinear plat pattern is easier to navigate than a gridiron pattern.

What document may local authorities require from developers before approving a subdivision?

After completing the subdivision plat, the developer submits it for __________ approval.

Match the following parties with their responsibilities:

What is an exaction?

What happens during the start-up stage of subdivision development?

The subdivider must ensure that all streets and sewer costs are taken care of before subdivision approval.

In Pennsylvania, subdividers can impose __________ restrictions on properties.

What feature distinguishes a curvilinear plat pattern?

What is the first step in the subdivision development process?

Which phase comes directly after the identification of undeveloped land by a developer?

Eminent domain is the government's power to seize private property without compensation.

What is the purpose of a condemnation suit?

The strictest rule between government restrictions and private restrictions is applied when there is a __________ between the two.

Which of the following best defines 'just compensation' in the context of eminent domain?

A homeowner is required to sell their property if the government wants to use it for public use.

What significant outcome was determined by the Kelo v. City of New London case?

Inverse condemnation occurs when the government takes property without providing __________ to the owner.

What does the term 'taking' refer to in the context of government property rights?

Match the following terms related to eminent domain with their definitions:

Developers are responsible for building the homes in all subdivisions.

What is the role of local authorities in the subdivision creation process?

The __________ is the final stage where the local authority gives approval before development can begin.

What commonly results from a successful eminent domain process?

What is the primary purpose of a neighborhood improvement district?

A person who dies intestate has their estate automatically transferred to their closest relative.

What is escheat?

A property that is abandoned by its owner could result in __________.

Which law regulates neighborhood improvement districts in Pennsylvania?

Special assessments are no longer necessary due to neighborhood improvement districts and subdivision regulations.

What happens during the probate process when someone dies intestate?

The state's right to charge property taxes is known as __________.

What is the consequence for dying without a will?

Who are some of Kelo's supporters concerned about the impact of property laws on low-income neighborhoods?

Property taxes are based on the income of the homeowner.

What is an ad valorem tax?

In Pennsylvania, property taxes are levied at the __________ level.

What is the role of property taxes in local government?

A person must earn more than $35,000 a year to qualify for the PA Lottery Rebate.

What must a Pennsylvania homeowner file to receive a homestead exclusion?

The tax rate is the percentage of the property's assessed value that is __________.

What does a mill represent in terms of property tax?

The government fiscal year in Pennsylvania runs from January to December.

Match the following exemptions with their qualifying criteria:

A special assessment is an additional tax levied to fund __________ in a neighborhood.

How often are homes typically reassessed for property taxes in most areas of Pennsylvania?

What is the purpose of a common level ratio (CLR) in property tax assessments?

In Pennsylvania, homeowners must receive a notification 60 days in advance before a special assessment is applied.