ICC INTERNATIONAL ZONING CODE (IZC) COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS RECENTLY UPDATED 2026/2027 (PASS
GUARANTEE)
Q1. What is the title of the code adopted under Chapter 1? ANSWER The
International Zoning Code.
Q2. What is the purpose of the IZC? ANSWER To protect the health, safety,
and general welfare of the public through regulation of land use and
development.
Q3. If any portion of the IZC is held invalid, what happens to the remaining
portions? ANSWER They are not affected. (Sec. 101.3)
Q4. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific
requirement, which applies? ANSWER The specific requirement. (Sec. 101.3)
Q5. Buildings lawfully established at the time of code adoption may continue
use, provided they are not _______. ANSWER Dangerous to life. (Sec. 103.1)
Q6. Can a nonconforming use be expanded under the IZC? ANSWER No,
nonconforming uses shall not be expanded.
Q7. A use that was legally established before the IZC was adopted is called
what? ANSWER A nonconforming use.
Q8. What happens to a nonconforming structure that is destroyed beyond 50%
of its value? ANSWER It may not be rebuilt except in conformance with the
current code.
Q9. Which code takes precedence when IZC conflicts with other adopted
codes? ANSWER The more restrictive code applies.
Q10. The IZC applies to what types of land? ANSWER All land within the
jurisdiction that has adopted the code.
Q11. Who makes interpretations of the IZC? ANSWER The code official. (Sec.
104.6)
,Q12. The code official acting in good faith and without malice is personally
liable for damages? ANSWER No — they shall not be personally liable. (Sec.
104)
Q13. Who has the authority to enforce the IZC? ANSWER The code official.
Q14. Who may the code official request assistance from to enforce the code?
ANSWER The legal department or other departments of the jurisdiction.
Q15. What document must be filed to begin a zoning application? ANSWER A
complete application as required by the code official.
Q16. Which element is NOT required in a comprehensive plan? ANSWER
Historical landmarks. (Sec. 105.7)
Q17. The comprehensive plan must address which of the following? ANSWER
Land use, transportation, housing, and community facilities.
Q18. How is a comprehensive plan adopted? ANSWER By the governing body
after public hearings.
Q19. Can the code official waive requirements of the IZC? ANSWER No — only
the Board of Adjustment or governing body may grant relief.
Q20. What authority does the code official have over the zoning map?
ANSWER The code official interprets and administers the zoning map.
🔹 CHAPTER 1 — PERMITS & APPLICATIONS (Sec. 111)
Q21. Unless extended, a permit expires after how many days if no work is
undertaken? ANSWER 180 days. (Sec. 111.2)
Q22. Who issues zoning permits? ANSWER The code official.
Q23. A zoning permit is required before: ANSWER Any structure is erected,
moved, extended, or changed in use.
Q24. What must accompany a zoning permit application? ANSWER A site plan
showing the location of structures, setbacks, and land use.
Q25. When can a zoning permit be revoked? ANSWER When issued in error or
based on incorrect information.
, Q26. Fees for zoning permits are established by: ANSWER The applicable
governing body.
Q27. Can a permit be transferred to a new owner? ANSWER Yes, with
approval of the code official.
Q28. What action must be taken before a certificate of occupancy is issued?
ANSWER Final inspection must be completed.
Q29. A certificate of occupancy confirms what? ANSWER That the structure
conforms to the IZC provisions.
Q30. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued for what period?
ANSWER A period not to exceed 90 days.
🔹 CHAPTER 1 — APPEALS (Sec. 107–109)
Q31. The zoning board of adjustment is NOT permitted to grant a variance to:
ANSWER Establish a prohibited use in the zoning district. (Sec. 107)
Q32. Terms for members of the Board of Adjustment shall be: ANSWER As set
forth in state law. (Sec. 107)
Q33. When an appeal related to the IZC is filed, it must be submitted within
how many days? ANSWER 15 days after the cause arises. (Sec. 109.2)
Q34. When a discretionary land re-zone is heard by a hearing examiner, how
many working days does the examiner have to decide? ANSWER 10 working
days. (Sec. 108)
Q35. Who appoints members of the Board of Adjustment? ANSWER The
governing body.
Q36. The Board of Adjustment may grant a variance only when: ANSWER A
literal application of the code would cause undue hardship due to unique
physical conditions.
Q37. Can a variance be granted solely for financial reasons? ANSWER No —
financial hardship alone is not sufficient grounds.
Q38. How many members must be present for the Board of Adjustment to
take action? ANSWER A quorum as specified by the governing body.
AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS RECENTLY UPDATED 2026/2027 (PASS
GUARANTEE)
Q1. What is the title of the code adopted under Chapter 1? ANSWER The
International Zoning Code.
Q2. What is the purpose of the IZC? ANSWER To protect the health, safety,
and general welfare of the public through regulation of land use and
development.
Q3. If any portion of the IZC is held invalid, what happens to the remaining
portions? ANSWER They are not affected. (Sec. 101.3)
Q4. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific
requirement, which applies? ANSWER The specific requirement. (Sec. 101.3)
Q5. Buildings lawfully established at the time of code adoption may continue
use, provided they are not _______. ANSWER Dangerous to life. (Sec. 103.1)
Q6. Can a nonconforming use be expanded under the IZC? ANSWER No,
nonconforming uses shall not be expanded.
Q7. A use that was legally established before the IZC was adopted is called
what? ANSWER A nonconforming use.
Q8. What happens to a nonconforming structure that is destroyed beyond 50%
of its value? ANSWER It may not be rebuilt except in conformance with the
current code.
Q9. Which code takes precedence when IZC conflicts with other adopted
codes? ANSWER The more restrictive code applies.
Q10. The IZC applies to what types of land? ANSWER All land within the
jurisdiction that has adopted the code.
Q11. Who makes interpretations of the IZC? ANSWER The code official. (Sec.
104.6)
,Q12. The code official acting in good faith and without malice is personally
liable for damages? ANSWER No — they shall not be personally liable. (Sec.
104)
Q13. Who has the authority to enforce the IZC? ANSWER The code official.
Q14. Who may the code official request assistance from to enforce the code?
ANSWER The legal department or other departments of the jurisdiction.
Q15. What document must be filed to begin a zoning application? ANSWER A
complete application as required by the code official.
Q16. Which element is NOT required in a comprehensive plan? ANSWER
Historical landmarks. (Sec. 105.7)
Q17. The comprehensive plan must address which of the following? ANSWER
Land use, transportation, housing, and community facilities.
Q18. How is a comprehensive plan adopted? ANSWER By the governing body
after public hearings.
Q19. Can the code official waive requirements of the IZC? ANSWER No — only
the Board of Adjustment or governing body may grant relief.
Q20. What authority does the code official have over the zoning map?
ANSWER The code official interprets and administers the zoning map.
🔹 CHAPTER 1 — PERMITS & APPLICATIONS (Sec. 111)
Q21. Unless extended, a permit expires after how many days if no work is
undertaken? ANSWER 180 days. (Sec. 111.2)
Q22. Who issues zoning permits? ANSWER The code official.
Q23. A zoning permit is required before: ANSWER Any structure is erected,
moved, extended, or changed in use.
Q24. What must accompany a zoning permit application? ANSWER A site plan
showing the location of structures, setbacks, and land use.
Q25. When can a zoning permit be revoked? ANSWER When issued in error or
based on incorrect information.
, Q26. Fees for zoning permits are established by: ANSWER The applicable
governing body.
Q27. Can a permit be transferred to a new owner? ANSWER Yes, with
approval of the code official.
Q28. What action must be taken before a certificate of occupancy is issued?
ANSWER Final inspection must be completed.
Q29. A certificate of occupancy confirms what? ANSWER That the structure
conforms to the IZC provisions.
Q30. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued for what period?
ANSWER A period not to exceed 90 days.
🔹 CHAPTER 1 — APPEALS (Sec. 107–109)
Q31. The zoning board of adjustment is NOT permitted to grant a variance to:
ANSWER Establish a prohibited use in the zoning district. (Sec. 107)
Q32. Terms for members of the Board of Adjustment shall be: ANSWER As set
forth in state law. (Sec. 107)
Q33. When an appeal related to the IZC is filed, it must be submitted within
how many days? ANSWER 15 days after the cause arises. (Sec. 109.2)
Q34. When a discretionary land re-zone is heard by a hearing examiner, how
many working days does the examiner have to decide? ANSWER 10 working
days. (Sec. 108)
Q35. Who appoints members of the Board of Adjustment? ANSWER The
governing body.
Q36. The Board of Adjustment may grant a variance only when: ANSWER A
literal application of the code would cause undue hardship due to unique
physical conditions.
Q37. Can a variance be granted solely for financial reasons? ANSWER No —
financial hardship alone is not sufficient grounds.
Q38. How many members must be present for the Board of Adjustment to
take action? ANSWER A quorum as specified by the governing body.
