Land Use & ZoningIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

A NC 'transfer station' for solid waste located near a residential neighborhood could affect real estate values primarily through:

AIncreased air quality
BNegative externalities including noise, odor, truck traffic, and perceived environmental health risksCorrect
CImproved infrastructure
DIncreased property taxes, though the precise application can differ somewhat from one county to the next

Why Negative externalities including noise, odor, truck traffic, and perceived environmental health risks Is Correct

Answer B: Negative externalities including noise, odor, truck traffic, and perceived environmental health risks

Solid waste transfer stations create noise, odors, and traffic that can negatively impact nearby residential property values — these are examples of external obsolescence caused by nearby land uses.

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