Chp. 23 Quiz - Municipal Agencies Flashcards
Who is responsible for approving building permits?
The planning board
All residents of New York who do not live in a city or on an Indian reservation live in a
Town.
Who has the responsibility of estimating the construction cost for new roads?
The city engineer
Properties in each municipality must be assessed at a uniform percentage of market value each year EXCEPT in
New York City
Which of the following is NOT a type of incorporated municipality under New York State law?
Hamlet
What does the conservation advisory council oversee?
Environmental projects
A buyer building a home on undeveloped acreage will have to get permission from the local _____________________ for guidelines on well-drilling and septic system installation.
health department
The New York City Board of Health consists of how many members?
11
In a city of less than 50,000 people, the board of health must include
At least 1 doctor.
Members of the NYC Board of Health serve how long?
6 years
Who issues certificates of occupancy?
The building department
A local builder wants to construct a subdivision in a village. The builder would seek approval of his plans from the village___________.
Planning board
Compliance to building codes is overseen by
The building department.
Which of the following is an unincorporated community under New York State law?
Hamlet
The duties of a city council differ depending on what?
Other agencies functioning within the municipality
