ICC INTERNATIONAL ZONING CODE
EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Invalid portion of the code - ANS The remaining portions are not affected.
Permit expiration without work - ANS A permit expires after 180 days if no work is
undertaken.
Conflict between requirements - ANS The specific requirement shall be applicable.
Condition for continued use - ANS Such condition is not dangerous to life.
Interpretations of the International Zoning Code - ANS The code official shall make
interpretations.
Liability of the enforcement official - ANS Shall not be personally liable for any damage
without malice.
Comprehensive plan requirements - ANS Historical landmarks are not required to be in the
comprehensive plan.
Terms for members of the board of adjustment - ANS Shall be as set forth in state law.
Variance to prohibited use - ANS The zoning board of adjustment is not permitted to grant a
variance to establish a prohibited use in the zoning district.
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, Decision timeline for discretionary land re-zone - ANS The hearing examiner has 10 working
days to make a decision.
Appeal filing period - ANS An appeal must be filed within 15 days after the cause arises.
Boarding house definition - ANS A dwelling containing a single dwelling unit and not more
than 10 sleeping units.
Grade definition - ANS The lowest point of elevation of the existing surface of the ground,
limited to the area between the building and a line 5 feet from the building.
Non-habitable space according to IZC - ANS Bathroom is not considered 'habitable space'.
Minimum setback requirements for funeral home - ANS 0, 0, 0 for a future funeral home in a
Division 1 commercial zone.
Classification of annexed property - ANS Property annexed into the jurisdiction will
automatically be classified as an R-la district.
Public park zoning district - ANS A public park is permitted in an R-1 zoning district.
Acceptable zone for house and family farm - ANS An A-2 zone is acceptable for a lot
containing a house and a family farm.
Amusement rides zoning district - ANS Amusement rides are permitted in an A-3 zoning
district.
Minimum required lot width in R-1a zone - ANS 125 feet.
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EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Invalid portion of the code - ANS The remaining portions are not affected.
Permit expiration without work - ANS A permit expires after 180 days if no work is
undertaken.
Conflict between requirements - ANS The specific requirement shall be applicable.
Condition for continued use - ANS Such condition is not dangerous to life.
Interpretations of the International Zoning Code - ANS The code official shall make
interpretations.
Liability of the enforcement official - ANS Shall not be personally liable for any damage
without malice.
Comprehensive plan requirements - ANS Historical landmarks are not required to be in the
comprehensive plan.
Terms for members of the board of adjustment - ANS Shall be as set forth in state law.
Variance to prohibited use - ANS The zoning board of adjustment is not permitted to grant a
variance to establish a prohibited use in the zoning district.
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, Decision timeline for discretionary land re-zone - ANS The hearing examiner has 10 working
days to make a decision.
Appeal filing period - ANS An appeal must be filed within 15 days after the cause arises.
Boarding house definition - ANS A dwelling containing a single dwelling unit and not more
than 10 sleeping units.
Grade definition - ANS The lowest point of elevation of the existing surface of the ground,
limited to the area between the building and a line 5 feet from the building.
Non-habitable space according to IZC - ANS Bathroom is not considered 'habitable space'.
Minimum setback requirements for funeral home - ANS 0, 0, 0 for a future funeral home in a
Division 1 commercial zone.
Classification of annexed property - ANS Property annexed into the jurisdiction will
automatically be classified as an R-la district.
Public park zoning district - ANS A public park is permitted in an R-1 zoning district.
Acceptable zone for house and family farm - ANS An A-2 zone is acceptable for a lot
containing a house and a family farm.
Amusement rides zoning district - ANS Amusement rides are permitted in an A-3 zoning
district.
Minimum required lot width in R-1a zone - ANS 125 feet.
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