Permit Technician Practice Test

Which of the following is not one of the first three items to check in a zoning review?

1. Determine the zoning district

2. Check the construction documents for compliance with the code

3. Verify setbacks and height limits

4. Assess property usage

The correct answer is: Check the construction documents for compliance with the code

In a zoning review, the primary focus is to assess whether the proposed use of a property and its development plans align with local zoning regulations. The first three items typically include determining the zoning district, verifying setbacks and height limits, and assessing property usage. Each of these elements ensures that the proposed project complies with the general zoning framework and land use policies. Determining the zoning district helps establish the relevant regulations that apply to the land in question. Verifying setbacks and height limits ensures that the proposed development adheres to specific spatial requirements that maintain character and usability in the area. Assessing property usage involves examining whether the intended use of the property aligns with the allowed uses established in the zoning code. Checking construction documents for compliance with the code is a crucial step but is typically addressed after the initial zoning review items have been confirmed. This step focuses more on building code compliance rather than the zoning compliance, which is why it is not included among the first three items to be checked in a zoning review.