Municipal Planning Flashcards

1
Q

What year did the US Supreme Court uphold zoning laws for the first time?

A

1926

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2
Q

As a general rule, owners wishing to develop their property inconsistent with zoning regulations may go to which board, which has the power to grant variances.

A

Board of Adjustment

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3
Q

Planning Boards have the exclusive right to approve________,but may also grant ________ as long as they only relate to the size and location of the proposed construction.

A

Subdivisions, variances

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4
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Which board has the exclusive right to grant use variances?

A

Boards of Adjustment

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5
Q

When applying for a variance the applicant must notify all property owners within how many feet of the subject property?

A

200 ft

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6
Q

Who adopts the Master Plan, the long range plan for a municipality?

A

The Planning Board

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7
Q

Capital Items must have a useful life of how many years?

A

5

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8
Q

True or False. The State Plan is aimed at discouraging rural development.

A

True

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9
Q

Can wetlands be developed?

A

Some limited use is permitted with DEP approval

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10
Q

True or False. At this time laws that prohibit development have not been declared unconstitutional as a persons right to property.

A

True

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11
Q

True or False. From a property tax standpoint, deluxe office buildings are a good rateable that don’t increase demand for costly public programs or education.

A

True

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12
Q

True or false. One can plan too much if allowances are made for changes or if planning takes too much time from other essential tasks.

A

True

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13
Q

What is the primary goal of municipal planning?

A

To design, construct and maintain an adequate infrastructure while prohibiting incompatable land uses from the same or adjacent areas whenever reasonably possible.

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14
Q

Who adopts zoning laws?

A

The governing body

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15
Q

True or false. Planning Boards have the right and are given the opportunity to make recommendations on proposed zoning laws.

A

True

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16
Q

Why do municipalities plan?

A

To assure residents an adequate infrastructure, to preserve or enhance property values, protect the health and welfare of residents and reduce future maintenance costs.

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17
Q

True or false. All municipalities must prepare a capital budget plan: for municipalities with more than 10,000 residents, the plan must be for six years and for small municipalities a minimum three year plan is required.

A

True

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18
Q

Who is responsible for the maintenance of sidewalks in the absence of a law.

A

The Municipality

19
Q

What are the two main sections of the master plan?

A

A statement of goals and objectives and a land use section

20
Q

Does the State Government give police power for zoning to local governments?

A

Yes

21
Q

In the early 1900”s what vehicle promoted urban growth?

A

The trolley car

22
Q

What is the Municipal Land Use Law

A

NJSA 40 : 55 D

23
Q

What must you have adopted in order to enforce the Municipal Land Use Law?

A

An Ordinance

24
Q

True or False. The municipality is the only entity that has the power to zone.

A

True. The state gives that right and it has been upheld by the US Supreme Court

25
Q

True or False. An owner can continue and expand a nonconforming use.

A

False

26
Q

What do zoning ordinances regulate?

A

Types of land use

27
Q

Zoning ordinances must conform what?

A

The master plan

28
Q

How often should the Master Plan be reviewed?

A

Every 6 years

29
Q

True or False. Zoning ordinances are not required to be consistent with the Master Plan

A

True

30
Q

A Zoning Board of Adjustment must have how many members?

A

Seven

31
Q

“D” variances require how many votes?

A

5 a super majority

32
Q

A Bulk or “C” variance is generally heard and ruled on by which board?

A

The Planning Board

33
Q

Use or “D” variances are heard and ruled on by which board?

A

Zoning Board of Adjustment

34
Q

True or False. All ordinances and decisions by the Zoning Board of Adjustment cannot be appealed.

A

False

35
Q

What are the duties of the Code Enforcement Official?

A
Review applications for a permit
Issue notices of violation
Write summons for violation
Enforce Zoning Ordinances
Enforce conditions of approval
Report to the Governing Body
Determine "Abandonment"
36
Q

Code official has how many days to review applications for completeness?

A

45 days

37
Q

The State Plan favors what method of development?

A

Cluster

38
Q

The State Plan also seeks to protect the following

A

Natural resources and historically significant features

39
Q

Condemnation requires payment of what?

A

100% true market value and must be for the public good

40
Q

What are “Wetlands”

A

Protected areas around streams and rivers

41
Q

Wetlands are regulated by which organization

A

NJDEP

42
Q

Wetlands require what size buffer?

A

100 ft

43
Q

The typical Roadway easement is how many feet?

A

50

44
Q

The typical roadway or cartway is 30 ft. What is the remaining 10 ft area on either side called?

A

The Right of Way (ROW)