Chapter 11

Question 1

Planning Board

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

Zoning Board of Appeals

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Architectural Review Board

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Conservation Advisory Council

Answer 4

Created by the local legislature to advise in the development, management, and protection of the community’s natural resources and to prepare an inventory and map of open spaces.

Question 5

Building Department

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Tax Assessor

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Receiver of Taxes

Answer 7

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

Question 8

County Health Department

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Historic Preservation / Landmark Commissions

Answer 9

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.