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