A) Organizing a protest.
B) Filing a lawsuit.
C) Contacting elected officials directly.
D) Research existing zoning laws.

A) A national building code.
B) A federal environmental regulation.
C) A state property tax assessment.
D) A local law regulating land use.

A) The federal government.
B) The local city council or planning board.
C) The state governor.
D) The county sheriff.

A) A type of property tax.
B) An exception to the zoning rules.
C) A building permit.
D) A type of public hearing.

A) It guarantees approval of the change.
B) It demonstrates widespread interest.
C) It allows for higher campaign contributions.
D) It is legally required.

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 financial budget for the city.
B) A detailed blueprint for a single building.
C) A zoning map.
D) A long-term vision for the city's development.

A) Personal anecdotes only.
B) Horoscopes.
C) Economic impact studies.
D) Rumors and gossip.

A) Cryptically and vaguely.
B) Clearly and respectfully.
C) Through anonymous letters.
D) Threateningly and aggressively.

A) National Institute of Municipal Building Yields.
B) Neighborhood Improvement and Municipal Bylaws.
C) New Investment Management By-laws.
D) Not In My Backyard.

A) Promising them personal financial gain.
B) Highlighting the benefits of the change.
C) Ignoring their concerns completely.
D) Calling them names.

A) Serves as a judge in zoning disputes.
B) Advocates for specific interests before policymakers.
C) Writes zoning laws.
D) Enforces zoning laws.

A) Adding streetlights to a residential area.
B) Planting trees in a public park.
C) Zoning a small parcel of land differently from surrounding areas.
D) Removing graffiti from a building.

A) It increases campaign contributions.
B) It builds trust and credibility.
C) It guarantees success.
D) It is not important.

A) A permit for a land use allowed under specific conditions.
B) A permit to operate a business without a license.
C) A permit to build without following building codes.
D) A permit to ignore zoning laws completely.

A) Bring distracting props.
B) Wing it and hope for the best.
C) Practice your presentation and anticipate questions.
D) Avoid preparing to seem more authentic.

A) The cost of a zoning permit.
B) The slope of a property.
C) The required distance a building must be from property lines.
D) The amount of time it takes to get a zoning permit.

A) To endorse specific candidates.
B) To write zoning laws.
C) To inform the public and shape public opinion.
D) To enforce zoning laws.

A) Only work with people who agree with you on everything.
B) Isolate yourself and your organization.
C) Find common ground with diverse groups.
D) Ignore the needs of other groups.

A) Give up if you didn't win.
B) Assume the decision is final.
C) Celebrate regardless of the outcome.
D) Follow up with officials and continue advocating.

A) To visually represent the zoning districts in an area.
B) To show the property tax rates.
C) To show the location of all the houses in a city.
D) To show the topography of an area.

A) Changing zoning to restrict development.
B) Removing zoning regulations altogether.
C) Changing zoning to allow for higher density development.
D) Building a new road.

A) Building a taller building.
B) Changing zoning to restrict development density.
C) Changing zoning to allow higher density.
D) Lowering property taxes.

A) A type of building that only contains retail stores.
B) A type of zoning that allows for flexible development regulations.
C) A type of zoning that is always illegal.
D) A type of housing project only for the poor.

A) Give up and accept defeat.
B) Resort to illegal tactics.
C) Evaluate your strategy and consider alternatives.
D) Blame everyone else.

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 property value.
B) Zoning that is based on popularity.
C) Zoning that regulates the physical form of buildings.
D) Zoning that regulates the type of business allowed.

A) It allows you to spread misinformation.
B) It is not important.
C) It guarantees success.
D) It creates a record and helps track progress.

A) Organizing letter-writing campaigns.
B) Hiring a professional lobbyist.
C) Taking an official out to dinner.
D) Making large campaign contributions.

A) Hearing appeals of zoning decisions.
B) Writing zoning regulations.
C) Approving zoning changes.
D) Ensuring compliance with zoning regulations.