Chapter 11 Flashcards
(28 cards)
Achritechtural Review Borad
Oversees and upholds the quality and aesthetics of a neighborhood, town, or city.
Building Department
A town or city agency that oversees and reviews building applications by licensed professionals to ensure compliance with local building code and zoning ordinances. “Gatekeeping” agency
Conservation Advisory Council (CAC)
Created by the local legislature to advice in the development, management, and protection of the community’s natural resources and to prepare an inventory and map of open spaces.
County Health Department
A local unit with the responsibility for protecting, assuring, and improving the health of its citizens.
Historic Preservation / Landmark Commissions
Established to review proposed projects within historic districts for compliance with standards established for new development or alteration or improvement of historic buildings and landmarks.
Planning Board
A local elected or appointed government board charged with recommending to the local town or city council the boundaries of the various zoning districts and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein.
Receiver of Taxes
The collecting officer or each city and town that received real property taxes and assessments
Tax Assessor
An elected or appointed official of a county, city, town or village whose function is to value real property for the purposes of taxation.
Village Board of Trustees
The governing body of villages
Zoning Board of Appeals
A local appointed board that has the power to review administrative rulings made by the planning board or another legislative body
Height and setback requirements for a building are determined by what?
Zoning Ordinances
Which of the following is NOT a function of the city council, town board, or village board of trustees?
- Enact Legislation
- Design residential and commercial projects
- Exercise eminent domain
- Determine the municipal budget
- Design residential and commercial projects
Mike would like to demolish his garage to make room for a new pool. Who must Mike work with to obtain demolition permits for his project?
Department of Buildings
Which of the following proposals is used to obtain permission to build a building that is not in compliance with the zoning resolution?
- Special Permit
- Reconsideration
- Variance
- Landmarks Review
Variance
Who approves architectural and engineering plans?
Department of Buildings
Mark would like to add an additional floor to his two story house; however, the local zoning ordinance only
permits two story residences. What must Mark obtain in order to add a third floor to his house…?
Variance
Who is responsible for issuing building permits?
Department of Buildings
Which of the following is NOT a function of the city council, town board, or village board of trustees?
-Enact legislation
Approve or disapprove residential projects
Adopt tax rate
Veto Legislation
Veto Legislation
How many citizens in a Calls B town?
Less than 10,000
This entity was established to review proposed projects within historic districts for compliance with
standards established for new development or alteration or improvement of historic buildings and
landmarks…?
Landmarks Commission
James want to obtain approvals to build an additional to his house. Which entity is responsible for providing approvals for James’ proposal?
Department of Buildings
An elected or appointed official of a county, city, town or village whose function is to value real property for
the purposes of taxation is known as who…?
Tax Assessor
How many trustees typically comprise of a village board of trustees?
4 or more
A ______________ sets forth the long-term and short-term planning goals or the community
Master Plan
