When a Zoning Ordinance Is Revised, Some Existing Land Uses

question 37

Multiple Choice

When a zoning ordinance is revised, some existing land uses then fall outside the new zoning classification. These land uses are referred to as:

• A) special uses
• B) nonconforming uses
• C) conforming uses
• D) exclusionary uses

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Definitions:

Dispositional Causes

Internal factors, such as personality traits or attitudes, that influence an individual's behavior.

Ego Strength

Refers to the ability of the ego to effectively deal with the demands of reality, control impulses, and handle stress.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency for observers to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining others' behaviors.

Situational Attributional Tendency

The tendency to attribute an individual's behavior to situational factors rather than to internal personality traits.