Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
-rezoning of land from a higher-density use to lower-density use
A)amendment
B)buffer zone
C)building codes
D)CERCLA
E)certificate of occupancy
F)conditional use permit
G)downzoning
H)EIS or EIR
I)land-use-control
J)mapping requirement
K)master plan
L)nonconforming use
M)Phase I
N)Restrictive covenants
O)Spot zoning
P)taking
Q)TDRs
R)variance
S)windfall gains
T)zoning laws

Question

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Downzoning is the process of rezoning land from a higher-density use to lower-density use. It is typically done to preserve the character of a neighborhood or to limit overdevelopment.

Answer: A
 Rezoning of land requires an amendment to the existing zoning ordinance.

Answer: F
 Conditional use permits may be required for certain developments or land uses that do not conform to the existing zoning laws.

Answer: O
 Spot zoning is a practice of selectively rezoning small areas of land within a larger zoning district to allow for a specific use.

Answer: R
 A variance is a permission granted by a zoning board to allow a property owner to deviate from the requirements of the zoning laws.

Answer: Q
 Transfer of development rights (TDRs) are a mechanism for allowing landowners to sell the developmental potential of their property to other landowners in areas where development is desired, while preserving the character of the original property.

Answer: L
 Nonconforming use refers to a property use that does not conform to the current zoning regulations, but is allowed to continue because it was established before the regulations were put in place.

Answer: T
 Zoning laws are regulations that govern how land can be used within a municipality, typically based on factors such as land use, density, and building size and style.

Choose the One Most Appropriate Answer for Each