Texas Real Estate Exam 200 Questions And Answers
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Police Power
Government right to regulate and control the character and use of property for the health, safety and general welfare of the public
Zoning
Local laws to control land use
Master plan
Comprehensive guideline for the long term physical development of a particular area mixed land is designed to meet the needs of the future residents
Non-conforming use
A permissible use under former rules that is now prohibited - automatically granted when zoning regulations change
Variance
Permission to violate current regulations - obtained by a hearing
Buffer zone
An area of land separating one land use from another incompatible use such as residential from commercial
Building codes
Regulations regarding specific construction requirements- plumbing, electrical, etc.
EIS
Environmental impact statement- a study done to determine the effect of a proposed project on a community
Eminent domain
The right of government to take private property for public use
Condemnation
The action of the government I taking private property under the right of eminent domain