Surplus land differs from excess land in which respect?

Correct Answer

B) It cannot be sold off separately from the main site

Why this is correct: Surplus land differs from excess land in that it cannot be sold off separately from the main site. Surplus land is extra area that is not needed to support the primary use but cannot be subdivided and sold independently due to legal or physical constraints (e.g., zoning minimums, odd shape, lack of access). It may add some value as amenity space but is not valued as a separate parcel. Why the other choices are wrong: "It has a separate highest and best use of its own" describes excess land, which can be sold separately. "It always carries a higher value per square foot" is not necessarily true. "It must be dedicated to the local municipality" describes a dedication requirement, not a defining feature of surplus land. Exam tip: Key distinction: Excess land can be split off and sold; surplus land cannot.