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Chapter 11. Flashcards

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Architectural Review Board

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Oversees and upholds the quality and aesthetics of a neighborhood, town, or city.

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Building Department

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A town or city agency that oversees and reviews building applications by licensed professionals to ensure compliance with local building code and zoning ordinances.

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Conservation Advisory Council (CAC)

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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.

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County Health Department

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A local unit with the responsibility for protecting, assuring, and improving the health of its citizens.

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Historic Preservation / Landmark Commissions

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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.

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Planning Board -

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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.

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Receiver of Taxes

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The collecting officer for each city and town that receives real property taxes and assessments.

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Tax Assessor

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An elected or appointed official of a county, city, town or village whose function is to value real property for the purposes of taxation.

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Village Board of Trustees

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The governing body of villages.

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Zoning Board of Appeals

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A local appointed board that has the power to review administrative rulings made by the planning board or another legislative body.

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Which of the following is an example of a municipal corporation…?

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Village

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How many citizens are found in a ‘Class C’ city…?

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Less than 50,000

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The city council serves as which branch of a municipal corporation…?

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Legislative Branch

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Who has the power to veto bills passed by the legislative branch…?

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The Mayor

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15
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What is the typical term of the trustee in a village board of trustees…?

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2 years

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Which of the following is NOT an example of how property values are determined…?

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Economic value

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17
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A master plan is also known as what…?

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Land-use Plan

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18
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A major subdivision includes which of the following scope…?

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Street improvements

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Which of the following proposals is used to obtain permission to build a building that is not in compliance with the zoning resolution…?

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Variance

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Which of the following reviews projects that are NOT in accordance with the local zoning ordinances…?

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Zoning Board of Appeals

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The local municipality has control over the wetland regulations of land smaller than how many acres…?

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12.4

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Which of the following approves architectural and engineering plans…?

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Department of Buildings

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Which of the following is NOT responsible for implementing zoning regulations…?

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Mayor’s Office

24
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Which of the following sets forth the long-term and short-term planning goals of the community?

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Master Plan

25
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Which of the following consists of the Executive branch of a municipal corporation…?

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Mayor

26
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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…?

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Variance

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Which of the following is an example of a municipal corporation…?How many citizens are found in ‘Class B’ cities…?

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City

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How many citizens are found in ‘Class A’ cities…?

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More than 175,000

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Which of the following consists of the Executive branch of a municipal corporation…?

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Mayor

30
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Which of the following is NOT determined by local zoning ordinances…?

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The type of construction used to build a building

31
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Building permits for a landmarked building can only be obtained after approvals from which entity…?

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Landmark Commissions

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How many citizens are found in ‘Class B’ cities…?

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Between 50,000 - 175,000

33
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Which of the following is considered the legislative branch of a municipal corporation…?

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City Council

34
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Which of the following dictates the maximum height of a building…?

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Zoning Ordinances

35
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Height and setback requirements for a building are determined by what…?

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Zoning Ordinances

36
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the city council, town board, or village board of trustees…?

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Design residential and commercial projects

37
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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…?

A

Landmarks Commission

38
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How many citizens are found in a ‘Class A’ town…?

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More than 10,000

39
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The Mayor serves under which branch of a municipal corporation…?

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Executive Branch

40
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the city council, town board, or village board of trustees…?

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Veto legislation

41
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Who is responsible for reviewing subdivision proposals…?

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Planning Board

42
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The State is required to regulate wetlands greater than how many acres in size…?

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12.4

43
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The governing body of a village is also known as what…?

A

Village Board of Trustees

44
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How many trustees typically comprise of a village board of trustees…?

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4 or more

45
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Which of the following is NOT determined by local zoning ordinances…?

A

The type of construction used to build a building

46
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Which of the following dictates the maximum height of a building…?

A

Zoning Ordinances

47
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A ‘100%’ assessment means the value of a property, as determined by a municipality, is equal to what…?

A

Market value

48
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Which of the following is an example of a municipal corporation…?

A

County

49
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The Mayor serves under which branch of a municipal corporation…?

A

Executive Branch

50
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Which of the following is NOT an example of how property values are determined…?

A

Economic value

51
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The value of a special use property is most likely determined using which of the following approaches…?

A

Cost approach

52
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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…?

A

Variance

53
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This entity oversees and upholds the quality and aesthetics of a neighborhood, town, or city…?

A

Architectural Review Board

54
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Building permits for a landmarked building can only be obtained after approvals from which entity…?

A

Landmark Commissions

55
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The value of a residential property is most likely determined using what approach…?

A

Market approach

56
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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…?

A

Conservation Advisory Council

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