Permit Technician Practice Test

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the Permit Technician Test with comprehensive quiz questions and hints. Each question is designed to help you understand concepts clearly and increase your confidence for the exam. Start your preparation now!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

Which method is most commonly used for determining permissible land uses in an area?

Land surveys
Zoning ordinances
Property appraisals
Public consultations

The correct answer is: Zoning ordinances

Zoning ordinances are the primary tools used by local governments to regulate land use and guide urban planning. These ordinances provide a framework that designates specific areas for residential, commercial, industrial, and other types of development. They establish the types of activities that can occur in each zone, set guidelines for building heights, densities, and setbacks, and help manage environmental concerns, traffic patterns, and community aesthetics. By creating a structured approach to land usage, zoning ordinances help ensure that land development is compatible with the surrounding environment and serves the community's needs. They are essential in controlling and directing growth effectively, providing a legal basis for enforcing land use regulations. While land surveys, property appraisals, and public consultations play important roles in the overall planning process, zoning ordinances are the definitive mechanism for establishing permissible land uses in a given area.