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Florida Planning and Zoning — Printable Practice Pack
Florida state portion · Chapter 475 F.S., Rule 61J2 and Florida's transaction-broker relationships · 20 questions · Answer key on the last page · agentexamcoach.com
1.A landowner's right to use their property as they see fit is limited by
(A)The rights of adjacent property owners to the reasonable use of their own property
(B)The power of the government to take the property through eminent domain
(C)The requirement to pay property taxes on the land
(D)The need to obtain a zoning variance for any development
2.A developer wants to build a high-rise condominium complex in a residential neighborhood. The city council rejects the proposal due to concerns about traffic and noise. What is this an example of?
(A)Eminent domain
(B)Police power
(C)Zoning regulation
(D)Private nuisance
3.A developer wants to build a high-rise building in a residential neighborhood. The city zoning ordinance prohibits high-rise buildings in that area. What can the developer do?
(A)Apply for a variance
(B)File a lawsuit against the city
(C)Build the high-rise building anyway
(D)Look for a different location
4.A property is located in a flood zone and is subject to certain building restrictions. What type of land-use control is this an example of?
(A)Zoning
(B)Eminent domain
(C)Police power
(D)Private restrictions
5.What is the term for a governmental power to take private property for public use without the owner's consent, as long as just compensation is provided?
(A)Police power
(B)Taxation
(C)Escheat
(D)Eminent domain
6.A city's zoning ordinance is an example of which type of land-use control?
(A)Eminent domain
(B)Taxation
(C)Escheat
(D)Police power
7.A homeowner's association has CC&Rs that prohibit parking on the front lawn. What type of control is this?
(A)Public land-use control
(B)Escheat
(C)Eminent domain
(D)Private land-use control
8.A property owner's right to use their property as they see fit is limited by which of the following?
(A)Eminent domain
(B)Taxation
(C)Escheat
(D)Police power
9.A city passes a law that restricts the height of buildings in a certain area. What is the term for this type of law?
(A)Zoning ordinance
(B)Subdivision regulation
(C)Building code
(D)Eminent domain
10.A city ordinance prohibits the construction of new billboards within city limits. What type of government power is being exercised?
(A)Police power
(B)Eminent domain
(C)Escheat
(D)Taxation
11.A city passes a zoning ordinance that prohibits the construction of new billboards within the city limits. What type of power is the city exercising?
(A)Police power
(B)Eminent domain
(C)Escheat
(D)Taxation
12.A developer wants to build a high-rise condominium in an area zoned for single-family homes. The city refuses to grant a variance. What type of land-use control is the developer subject to?
(A)Public land-use control
(B)Private land-use control
(C)Eminent domain
(D)Escheat
13.A city takes possession of a property through a process in which the owner is compensated for the value of the property. What type of land-use control is this an example of?
(A)Eminent domain
(B)Police power
(C)Escheat
(D)Taxation
14.A city passes a zoning ordinance that prohibits the construction of new high-rise buildings in a certain area. What type of land-use control is this an example of?
(A)Eminent domain
(B)Police power
(C)Escheat
(D)Zoning
15.A property is located in a designated wetland area. What must the seller disclose to the buyer?
(A)The presence of wetlands and any restrictions on use
(B)Only the presence of wetlands
(C)Nothing, as wetlands are not a material defect
(D)The buyer is responsible for discovering wetlands
16.A city takes ownership of a property through eminent domain. What must the city provide to the property owner?
(A)Fair market value of the property
(B)The property's tax value
(C)The property's assessed value
(D)No compensation
17.A property owner's association enforces what type of private land-use control?
(A)Zoning ordinance
(B)Easement
(C)Covenant, Condition & Restriction (CC&R)
(D)Lien
18.What is the term for a government's power to regulate private property for the benefit of the public?
(A)Police power
(B)Eminent domain
(C)Escheat
(D)Taxation
19.The government's power to take private property for public use is known as what?
(A)Police power
(B)Eminent domain
(C)Escheat
(D)Taxation
20.A buyer is purchasing a property with a wetland area. What should the seller disclose?
(A)Presence of endangered species
(B)Wetland designation and restrictions
(C)Flood insurance requirements
(D)None of the above
Answer key & explanations
1. A — The rights of adjacent property owners to the reasonable use of their own property can limit a landowner's use of their property.
2. C — Zoning regulations govern the use of land and can prohibit certain types of development, such as high-rise buildings, in residential areas.
3. A — The developer can apply for a variance, which is a request to deviate from the zoning ordinance.
4. A — Zoning regulations can include restrictions on building in certain areas, such as flood zones, to protect public safety and welfare.
5. D — Eminent domain is the power of the government to take private property for public use, with just compensation provided to the owner.
6. D — A zoning ordinance is an exercise of police power, which allows the city to regulate land use for the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens.
7. D — The CC&Rs are a type of private land-use control because they are imposed by the homeowner's association rather than a government entity.
8. D — Police power is the government's right to regulate property use for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, limiting a property owner's right to use their property as they see fit.
9. A — A zoning ordinance is a law that regulates the use of private property, including restrictions on building height, in a specific area.
10. A — The city is exercising its police power to regulate land use for the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens.
11. A — The city is exercising its police power, which allows it to regulate private property for the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
12. A — The developer is subject to public land-use control, specifically zoning regulations, which dictate the types of buildings that can be constructed in certain areas.
13. A — The process is an example of eminent domain, which is a type of land-use control that allows the government to take possession of a property for a public use, with compensation to the owner.
14. D — The zoning ordinance is an example of zoning, which is a type of public land-use control that regulates the use of land.
15. A — The seller must disclose the presence of wetlands and any restrictions on use that may impact the property's value or usability.
16. A — When a city takes ownership of a property through eminent domain, it must provide the property owner with just compensation, which is typically the fair market value of the property.
17. C — A property owner's association enforces CC&Rs, which are private land-use controls that dictate how properties within a development can be used.
18. A — Police power refers to a government's authority to regulate private property for the public good, such as through zoning laws or building codes.
19. B — Eminent domain is the government's power to take private property for public use, providing just compensation to the owner.
20. B — Sellers should disclose the presence of wetlands and any associated restrictions or regulations to inform buyers of potential limitations on the property's use.
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