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

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

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

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

A) To privately discuss the issues with city officials.
B) To hold a fundraising event.
C) To allow public comment on proposed changes.
D) To vote on the proposed change.

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

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

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

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

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

A) Advocates for specific interests before policymakers.
B) Serves as a judge in zoning disputes.
C) Enforces zoning laws.
D) Writes 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 builds trust and credibility.
B) It increases campaign contributions.
C) It guarantees success.
D) It is not important.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) A type of zoning that is always illegal.
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 allows for flexible development regulations.

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

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

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) Making large campaign contributions.
D) Taking an official out to dinner.

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