Land Use and Zoning Quiz

What is a Land Use Map?

• A map showing the climate of an area

• A map that shows the use or function of each building, group of buildings, or open land area

• A map indicating the population density

• A map displaying the transportation routes

What type of building is used for business or commerce?

• Residential Building

• Institutional Building

• Commercial / Business Building

• Industrial Building

Which term describes buildings that have more than one use?

• Single-Family

• Mixed-Use Building

• Vacant

• Dwelling

What is the purpose of Zoning Ordinances?

• To increase property taxes

• To control the height, density, and use of buildings in various areas of a city

• To promote tourism

• To regulate traffic flow

What is a Condominium?

• A single-family home

• A multi-unit residential building where each family owns one unit within the building

• A type of industrial building

• A public building used for services

What does the United States Census count?

• The number of schools in a district

• The population every 10 years by the federal government

• The number of businesses in a city

• The amount of land used for agriculture

Who is responsible for investing money in land and starting a project by hiring an architect?

• Engineer

• Developer

• Architect

• Contractor

What is the term for the size and proportion of one object compared to a common reference?

• Scale

• Context

• Footprint

• Site

Which professional is responsible for applying scientific principles to the design and construction of buildings?

• Developer

• Engineer

• Architect

• Contractor

What is an architectural drawing that shows the shape, size, location, and orientation of each building on a site called?

• Footprint

• Site Plan/Plot Plan

• Scaled Drawing

• Context