Land Use & ZoningIntermediateCalifornia Exam

What is the purpose of California's Subdivided Lands Law (administered by the DRE)?

ATo regulate the physical layout of subdivisions, per standard municipal zoning practice, under standard California zoning and land use law, consistent with municipal planning practice
BTo protect purchasers of lots, condominiums, and other subdivided land by requiring developers to disclose material information and obtain DRE approval before offering lots for saleCorrect
CTo establish lot size minimums statewide, under standard California zoning and land use law, consistent with municipal planning practice
DTo ensure all subdivisions have homeowners associations, as typically applied by local planning authorities, under standard California zoning and land use law, consistent with municipal planning practice

Why To protect purchasers of lots, condominiums, and other subdivided land by requiring developers to disclose material information and obtain DRE approval before offering lots for sale Is Correct

Answer B: To protect purchasers of lots, condominiums, and other subdivided land by requiring developers to disclose material information and obtain DRE approval before offering lots for sale

The Subdivided Lands Law (Business and Professions Code) is administered by the DRE and requires developers offering 5+ subdivided lots to register with the DRE, provide a Public Report disclosing material information, and obtain DRE approval before offering lots to the public.

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