Permit Technician Practice Test

A parcel of land bounded by a lot line or a designated portion of a public right-of-way is known as what?

1. A construction site

2. A zoning district

3. A building lot

4. A property zoning

The correct answer is: A building lot

The term that accurately describes a parcel of land defined by a lot line or part of a designated public right-of-way is understood as a building lot. A building lot is a specific piece of land designated for the construction of a building or structure and is typically governed by local zoning regulations which dictate how the land can be used, including the type of building that can be on the lot, the size, and other factors. While a construction site refers to a location where active construction is taking place, it does not necessarily encapsulate the boundaries defined by lot lines or rights-of-way. A zoning district consists of areas designated for specific types of development, but it encompasses more than just individual lots, as it covers broader zoning regulations over a variety of properties. Property zoning refers to the classification that dictates land use, but again, it does not specify the physical boundaries of a given parcel as precisely as a building lot does. Thus, the concept of a building lot directly addresses the parameters and definitions outlined in the question.