Chapter 11. Flashcards
Architectural Review Board
Oversees and upholds the quality and aesthetics of a neighborhood, town, or city.
Building Department
A town or city agency that oversees and reviews building applications by licensed professionals to ensure compliance with local building code and zoning ordinances.
Conservation Advisory Council (CAC)
Created by the local legislature to advice in the development, management, and protection of the community’s natural resources and to prepare an inventory and map of open spaces.
County Health Department
A local unit with the responsibility for protecting, assuring, and improving the health of its citizens.
Historic Preservation / Landmark Commissions
Established to review proposed projects within historic districts for compliance with standards established for new development or alteration or improvement of historic buildings and landmarks.
Planning Board -
A local elected or appointed government board charged with recommending to the local town or city council the boundaries of the various zoning districts and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein.
Receiver of Taxes
The collecting officer for each city and town that receives real property taxes and assessments.
Tax Assessor
An elected or appointed official of a county, city, town or village whose function is to value real property for the purposes of taxation.
Village Board of Trustees
The governing body of villages.
Zoning Board of Appeals
A local appointed board that has the power to review administrative rulings made by the planning board or another legislative body.
Which of the following is an example of a municipal corporation…?
Village
How many citizens are found in a ‘Class C’ city…?
Less than 50,000
The city council serves as which branch of a municipal corporation…?
Legislative Branch
Who has the power to veto bills passed by the legislative branch…?
The Mayor
What is the typical term of the trustee in a village board of trustees…?
2 years
Which of the following is NOT an example of how property values are determined…?
Economic value
A master plan is also known as what…?
Land-use Plan
A major subdivision includes which of the following scope…?
Street improvements
Which of the following proposals is used to obtain permission to build a building that is not in compliance with the zoning resolution…?
Variance
Which of the following reviews projects that are NOT in accordance with the local zoning ordinances…?
Zoning Board of Appeals
The local municipality has control over the wetland regulations of land smaller than how many acres…?
12.4
Which of the following approves architectural and engineering plans…?
Department of Buildings
Which of the following is NOT responsible for implementing zoning regulations…?
Mayor’s Office
Which of the following sets forth the long-term and short-term planning goals of the community?
Master Plan
Which of the following consists of the Executive branch of a municipal corporation…?
Mayor
Mark would like to add an additional floor to his two story house; however, the local zoning ordinance only permits two story residences. What must Mark obtain in order to add a third floor to his house…?
Variance
Which of the following is an example of a municipal corporation…?How many citizens are found in ‘Class B’ cities…?
City
How many citizens are found in ‘Class A’ cities…?
More than 175,000
Which of the following consists of the Executive branch of a municipal corporation…?
Mayor
Which of the following is NOT determined by local zoning ordinances…?
The type of construction used to build a building
Building permits for a landmarked building can only be obtained after approvals from which entity…?
Landmark Commissions
How many citizens are found in ‘Class B’ cities…?
Between 50,000 - 175,000
Which of the following is considered the legislative branch of a municipal corporation…?
City Council
Which of the following dictates the maximum height of a building…?
Zoning Ordinances
Height and setback requirements for a building are determined by what…?
Zoning Ordinances
Which of the following is NOT a function of the city council, town board, or village board of trustees…?
Design residential and commercial projects
This entity was established to review proposed projects within historic districts for compliance with standards established for new development or alteration or improvement of historic buildings and landmarks…?
Landmarks Commission
How many citizens are found in a ‘Class A’ town…?
More than 10,000
The Mayor serves under which branch of a municipal corporation…?
Executive Branch
Which of the following is NOT a function of the city council, town board, or village board of trustees…?
Veto legislation
Who is responsible for reviewing subdivision proposals…?
Planning Board
The State is required to regulate wetlands greater than how many acres in size…?
12.4
The governing body of a village is also known as what…?
Village Board of Trustees
How many trustees typically comprise of a village board of trustees…?
4 or more
Which of the following is NOT determined by local zoning ordinances…?
The type of construction used to build a building
Which of the following dictates the maximum height of a building…?
Zoning Ordinances
A ‘100%’ assessment means the value of a property, as determined by a municipality, is equal to what…?
Market value
Which of the following is an example of a municipal corporation…?
County
The Mayor serves under which branch of a municipal corporation…?
Executive Branch
Which of the following is NOT an example of how property values are determined…?
Economic value
The value of a special use property is most likely determined using which of the following approaches…?
Cost approach
Mark would like to add an additional floor to his two story house; however, the local zoning ordinance only permits two story residences. What must Mark obtain in order to add a third floor to his house…?
Variance
This entity oversees and upholds the quality and aesthetics of a neighborhood, town, or city…?
Architectural Review Board
Building permits for a landmarked building can only be obtained after approvals from which entity…?
Landmark Commissions
The value of a residential property is most likely determined using what approach…?
Market approach
This entity is created by the local legislature to advice in the development, management, and protection of the community’s natural resources and to prepare an inventory and map of open spaces…?
Conservation Advisory Council
