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
Tax assessors are appointed at the ________ level.
Municipal
Which body advises local government on the protection of its natural resources?
The conservation advisory council
What is the main purpose of the zoning board of appeals?
To interpret zoning ordinances
