A) Contacting elected officials directly. B) Research existing zoning laws. C) Filing a lawsuit. D) Organizing a protest.
A) A national building code. B) A federal environmental regulation. C) A local law regulating land use. D) A state property tax assessment.
A) The state governor. B) The county sheriff. C) The federal government. D) The local city council or planning board.
A) A type of property tax. B) A building permit. C) A type of public hearing. D) An exception to the zoning rules.
A) It allows for higher campaign contributions. B) It is legally required. C) It demonstrates widespread interest. D) It guarantees approval of the change.
A) To privately discuss the issues with city officials. B) To vote on the proposed change. C) To hold a fundraising event. D) To allow public comment on proposed changes.
A) A long-term vision for the city's development. B) A financial budget for the city. C) A detailed blueprint for a single building. D) A zoning map.
A) Economic impact studies. B) Personal anecdotes only. C) Rumors and gossip. D) Horoscopes.
A) Threateningly and aggressively. B) Cryptically and vaguely. C) Through anonymous letters. D) Clearly and respectfully.
A) New Investment Management By-laws. B) Neighborhood Improvement and Municipal Bylaws. C) National Institute of Municipal Building Yields. D) Not In My Backyard.
A) Promising them personal financial gain. B) Calling them names. C) Ignoring their concerns completely. D) Highlighting the benefits of the change.
A) Writes zoning laws. B) Serves as a judge in zoning disputes. C) Advocates for specific interests before policymakers. D) Enforces zoning laws.
A) Planting trees in a public park. B) Zoning a small parcel of land differently from surrounding areas. C) Removing graffiti from a building. D) Adding streetlights to a residential area.
A) It increases campaign contributions. B) It is not important. C) It guarantees success. D) It builds trust and credibility.
A) A permit for a land use allowed under specific conditions. B) A permit to build without following building codes. C) A permit to operate a business without a license. D) A permit to ignore zoning laws completely.
A) Wing it and hope for the best. B) Bring distracting props. C) Practice your presentation and anticipate questions. D) Avoid preparing to seem more authentic.
A) The cost of a zoning permit. B) The amount of time it takes to get a zoning permit. C) The slope of a property. D) The required distance a building must be from property lines.
A) To write zoning laws. B) To endorse specific candidates. C) To enforce zoning laws. D) To inform the public and shape public opinion.
A) Find common ground with diverse groups. B) Only work with people who agree with you on everything. C) Ignore the needs of other groups. D) Isolate yourself and your organization.
A) Assume the decision is final. B) Follow up with officials and continue advocating. C) Give up if you didn't win. D) Celebrate regardless of the outcome.
A) To show the topography of an area. B) To show the location of all the houses in a city. C) To visually represent the zoning districts in an area. D) To show the property tax rates.
A) Building a new road. B) Changing zoning to allow for higher density development. C) Changing zoning to restrict development. D) Removing zoning regulations altogether.
A) Changing zoning to restrict development density. B) Changing zoning to allow higher density. C) Lowering property taxes. D) Building a taller building.
A) A type of zoning that allows for flexible development regulations. B) A type of housing project only for the poor. C) A type of building that only contains retail stores. D) A type of zoning that is always illegal.
A) Give up and accept defeat. B) Evaluate your strategy and consider alternatives. C) Blame everyone else. D) Resort to illegal tactics.
A) It is not important. B) It allows you to bribe officials more effectively. C) It guarantees success. D) It helps you tailor your message and strategy.
A) Zoning that regulates the type of business allowed. B) Zoning that is based on property value. C) Zoning that is based on popularity. D) Zoning that regulates the physical form of buildings.
A) It creates a record and helps track progress. B) It is not important. C) It allows you to spread misinformation. D) It guarantees success.
A) Hiring a professional lobbyist. B) Making large campaign contributions. C) Organizing letter-writing campaigns. D) Taking an official out to dinner.
A) Hearing appeals of zoning decisions. B) Ensuring compliance with zoning regulations. C) Writing zoning regulations. D) Approving zoning changes. |