Land Use & Zoning
In Michigan, the 'smart growth' land use philosophy encourages:
ALow-density suburban sprawl
BCompact, walkable, mixed-use, transit-oriented development that preserves open space and farmland✓ Correct
COnly residential development
DIndustrial development near residential areas
Explanation
Smart growth principles applied in Michigan promote compact, walkable, mixed-use communities with transit access, infill development, and preservation of farmland and open space—as alternatives to low-density sprawl that consumes greenfields and increases auto dependency.
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Key Terms to Know
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)
A mortgage with an interest rate that changes periodically based on a financial index, usually after an initial fixed-rate period.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
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