Land Use & Zoning
In South Carolina, what is a 'tree preservation ordinance'?
AAn ordinance requiring property owners to plant trees
BA local regulation protecting significant trees from removal or requiring mitigation when trees are removed during development✓ Correct
CA state law requiring tree surveys before any sale
DAn ordinance governing holiday tree sales
Explanation
Tree preservation ordinances protect significant trees — typically based on trunk diameter, species, or location — from removal or require mitigation (planting replacement trees) when removal is unavoidable. Several South Carolina communities have adopted such ordinances.
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Key Terms to Know
Transfer Tax
A tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
Short SaleA sale of real property where the sale proceeds are less than the outstanding mortgage balance, requiring lender approval.
Comparable Sales (Comps)Recently sold properties similar in size, condition, and location used by appraisers and agents to estimate a property's market value.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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