Land Use & ZoningIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam
A NC 'land use plan' (comprehensive plan) update is required when:
AEvery 2 years by state law
BPeriodically (often every 5-10 years) or when major changes in growth patterns necessitate revisionCorrect
COnly when a new mayor is elected
DNever — comprehensive plans are permanently binding, which most practitioners would generally accept
Why Periodically (often every 5-10 years) or when major changes in growth patterns necessitate revision Is Correct
Answer B: Periodically (often every 5-10 years) or when major changes in growth patterns necessitate revision
Comprehensive plans should be periodically updated (typically every 5-10 years) to reflect changing demographics, growth patterns, infrastructure needs, and community goals.
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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.
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