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26 Cards in this Set
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Define subdivision:
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a tract of land divided by the owner into blocks,building lots,and streets according to a recorded subdivision plat,which must comply with local ordinances and regulations
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Define clustering:
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a group of homesites within a subdivision on smaller lots than normal,with the remaining land used as common areas
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Define gridiron:
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a street pattern of a subdivision which evolved out of the the goverment rectangular survey system
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Define deed restriction:
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clauses in a deed limited the future uses of the property
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Define Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act:
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federal law that regulates the sale of certain real estate in interstate commererce
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Define Illinois Land Sales Registration Act:
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an act that regulates the offering,sale,lease,or assignment of any improved or unimproved land divided into 25 or more lots and offered as part of a common promotional part
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Define Illinois Human Rights Act:
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any restictive covenant that forbids or restricts conveyance,emcumbrance,occupancy,or lease on the basis of race,color,religion,or national origin--exceptions are allowed for religious and charitable organizations
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Define density zoning:
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zoning ordinances that restrict the max average number of houses per acre that may be built within a particular area,generally a subdivision
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Define variance:
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permission obtained from zoning authories to build a structure or conduct a use that is expressly prohibited by the current zoning laws--an exception from the zoning ordinances
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Define developer:
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one who attempts to put land to its most profitable use through the construction of improvement
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Define plat:
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a detailed map that illustrates the geographic boundries of individual lots
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Define restrictive covenants:
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a clause in a deed that limits the way the real estate ownership may be used
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Define comprehensive plan:
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Master plan--a plan to guide the long term physical development of a particular area
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Define master plan:
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a comprehensive plan to guide the longterm physicsl development of a particular area
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Define enabling acts:
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state legislation that confers zoning powers on municipal goverments
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Define buffer zones:
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a strip of land usually used as a park or designated for a similiar use,separating land dedicated to one use from land dedicated to another use
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Define zoning ordinances;
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an exercise of police power by a municipality to regulate and control the character and use of property
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Define taking:
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when land is taken for public use through the goverments power of eminent domain or condemnation--owner must be compensated
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Define building codes:
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an ordinance that specifies minimum standards of construction for buildings to protect public safety and health
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Define conditional-use permit:
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written permission allowing a use inconsistent with zoning but necessary for the common good, such as locating an emergency medical facility in a predominantly residential area
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Define nonconforming use:
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the use of property that is permitted to continue after a zoning ordinance prohibiting it has been established for the area
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Define subdivider:
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one who buys undeveloped land,divides it into smaller,usable lots,and sells the lots to potential users
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Describe the concept of home rule:
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any municipality with a populatio in excess of 25,000 and any county that has a chief exective officer elected by the people may exercise any power and performnay function pertaining to its goverment
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What 8 things do zoning ordinances affect?
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1)permitted uses of each parcel of land
2)lot sizes 3)types of structures 4)building heights 5)setbacks 6)style and apperances of structures 7)density 8)protection of natural resources |
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The Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act allows the following timeframe to cancel a contract:
a)If you received the property report:______________ b)Without receiving the property report_______________ |
a)7 days
b)2 years |
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The Illinois Land Sales Registration Act covers land divided into ___________ lots when offered as a common promotional plan.
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25 or more
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