Land Use & Zoning
In Connecticut zoning, 'bulk regulations' typically govern:
AThe type of business allowed in a zone
BBuilding height, lot coverage, setbacks, and floor area ratio✓ Correct
CThe number of tenants in a building
DThe price of commercial leases
Explanation
Bulk regulations control the physical dimensions and placement of structures—height limits, maximum lot coverage, front/side/rear setbacks, and floor area ratio—to manage density and neighborhood character.
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Key Terms to Know
Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
Loan-to-Value Ratio (LTV)The ratio of a mortgage loan amount to the appraised value or purchase price of a property, expressed as a percentage.
DepreciationA reduction in the value of an improvement (building) over time due to physical deterioration, functional obsolescence, or external factors.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
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