New York Town Law Comprehensive Planning Quiz

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What is the primary responsibility of towns under New York Town Law §272?

To create parks and recreational areas

To undertake comprehensive planning and regulate land use (correct)

To implement state-wide land use regulations

To oversee the financial planning of the town

Which of the following is NOT included as a component of a comprehensive plan?

Location and intensity of land uses

Regional needs consideration

General statements of goals and objectives

Specific building designs and aesthetics (correct)

What must town land use regulations comply with according to Section 11(b)?

A comprehensive plan adopted under this section (correct)

State law requirements

Environmental impact assessments

Public opinion surveys

What happens when a challenged land use regulation lacks a comprehensive plan?

Courts create a plan from past policy statements and decisions Signup and view all the answers

How can a proposed comprehensive plan or amendment be processed?

By referral to the town planning board Signup and view all the answers

What kind of review must a comprehensive plan undergo?

Environmental review Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the town board in preparing a comprehensive plan?

They can prepare a plan and its amendments by resolution Signup and view all the answers

What do the goals and objectives in a comprehensive plan primarily aim to enhance?

Long-term protection and enhancement of the town Signup and view all the answers

What aspect do courts primarily consider when evaluating nuisance claims?

The gravity of harm versus the utility of the defendant's use Signup and view all the answers

What was Lewis Mumford's main response to the issues of overcrowded industrial cities?

Supporting decentralization of population to balance city and countryside Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the justifications Edward Murray Basset provided for zoning?

Using economic language without concern for poverty concentration Signup and view all the answers

Which group advocates for high-density districts served by mass transit?

New urbanists Signup and view all the answers

What was a key argument in favor of new towns post-WW2?

They promote villagelike organizations for increased social interaction Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a factor considered by courts when they evaluate the value of land use?

Ease of access to public transport Signup and view all the answers

What decade does the content indicate as having a significant history for land use planning?

1870-1920 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the perspective of neo traditionalists?

They accept political limitations on investment in transit while organizing metropolitan regions. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if a local legislature fails to regulate land use according to state requirements?

It is considered ultra vires. Signup and view all the answers

What must municipalities provide if they choose not to zone in accordance with a comprehensive plan?

A justification for their decision. Signup and view all the answers

In the Osiecki v. Town of Huntington case, what was the main issue that led to the invalidation of the town's zoning classification?

The zoning did not align with the comprehensive plan. Signup and view all the answers

Which principle dictates that local governments only have powers that are expressly granted, implied, or essential?

Dillon's Rule. Signup and view all the answers

What approval is necessary before a plat of a subdivision can be filed or recorded?

Approval by a planning commission Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of home rule for local governments?

It allows broader powers for local governance. Signup and view all the answers

What was the essence of Le Corbusier's vision for cities?

To create separated districts for business, residential, and manufacturing Signup and view all the answers

What significant impact did the National Housing Act of 1934 have on home ownership?

It raised home ownership from 44% to 68% by 2000 Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the town's zoning plan in Osiecki v. Town of Huntington is true?

The town needed to justify any deviations from the plan. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of urban redevelopment mentioned in the provided content?

To transform decaying cities into efficient metropolises Signup and view all the answers

Why was the decision regarding Osiecki's property significant for zoning regulations?

It highlighted the requirement for municipalities to explain their zoning decisions. Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic was NOT part of Le Corbusier's city planning proposal?

Mixed-use developments Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the town failing to articulate a reason for their zoning decision in Osiecki v. Town of Huntington?

The zoning classification was declared invalid. Signup and view all the answers

Robert Moses was known for which of the following approaches to urban planning?

A production-oriented method shaped by political realities Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the FHA mortgage loan program created by the National Housing Act of 1934?

It made home ownership accessible for more Americans Signup and view all the answers

What did the 1939 GM Exhibit 'Futurama' primarily demonstrate?

The commercialization of the City of Tomorrow ideas Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a 'Major Subdivision' as defined by the Town of Wawayanda?

Includes five or more lots Signup and view all the answers

What requirement may not be necessary until a proper case has been determined by the board?

Reservation of parkland Signup and view all the answers

Which condition might be attached to the approval of site plans?

Completion of environmental studies Signup and view all the answers

When is a public hearing required concerning site plans?

If required by the town ordinance or local law Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'Casual Subdivision' entail within the Town's planning framework?

Any subdivision with two or fewer lots Signup and view all the answers

What can the Town authorize regarding the approval of site plans?

The planning board or another administrative body may review and approve Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the critical aspects bundled within the site plan definition?

It shows the arrangement and design of proposed use within a parcel of land Signup and view all the answers

Which statutory requirement relates to compliance with environmental aspects?

Compliance with SEQRA Signup and view all the answers

What must a city demonstrate to successfully incorporate a development agreement into the rezoning of land?

The agreement must impose stricter standards than the zoning itself. Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary condition for conditional rezoning to be valid?

The conditions must be reasonably related to public health, safety, morals, and welfare. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary purpose of variances and special use permits in zoning?

To provide flexibility for individual property owners while protecting the neighborhood. Signup and view all the answers

What must a plaintiff prove to challenge the validity of a conditional rezoning?

The conditions were posed arbitrarily, discriminatorily, or unreasonably. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes an area variance?

Allows use of land not meeting the physical requirements of zoning. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor has contributed to the loosening of strict Euclidean zoning regulations between 1970 and 1990?

A shift towards flexibility in interpreting zoning requirements. Signup and view all the answers

What role does a Zoning Board of Appeals play in the zoning administrative process?

It serves as a review body for appeals regarding zoning decisions. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about conditional zoning is accurate?

Conditional zoning allows for more restrictive provisions than existing zoning. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Land Use Law Exam Fall 2024

Exam is 3 hours.
Majority of exam is multiple choice and the second part is hypothetical scenarios (Bay Window Style).
Bay Window exercises are more step-by-step.
Multiple choice questions are in order from syllabus.
Thoroughly review all topics from the syllabus.
Allow extra time for the hypothetical scenarios, possibly 45 minutes minimum.
14 specific essay questions within the hypotheses.
Approximately 1 minute and 48 seconds per essay question.
75 multiple choice questions.
Be aware that some subject areas overlap.
The Wawayanda Code, the only code provided, is essential for knowledge.
Understand necessary components and details of each topic to successfully address them.

Table of Contents Outline

Historical and Ethical Underpinnings of Land Use (Evolving Ethics, Nuisance & the Quest for Utopia)
The Modern Origins of Land Use Law (The Advent of Zoning, The City of Tomorrow, Economic Development)
Land Use Plans and the Planning Process (Land Use Plans, Conformance with the Comprehensive Plan)
The Basics of Zoning (Introduction, Administrative Treatment, Variances, Special Permit Regulations, Nonconforming Uses, Accessory Uses & Home Occupations)
Subdivision Controls and Development by Agreement(Introduction, Vested Rights & Development Agreements, Exactions and Impact Fees)
Discrimination, and Free Speech (Race, Nationality, Exclusion, Property, Inclusionary Housing Ordinances, Fair Housing, Neo-Euclidean Zoning)
Fifth Amendment Limits to Land Use Regulations (Regulatory Takings, Exactions)
Local Environmental Law and Sustainability (Local Environmental Law, Environmental Impact Reviews: SEQRA)
Exam Review (Bay Window Exercise)

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Test your knowledge on New York Town Law, specifically focusing on Section 272 and comprehensive planning regulations. This quiz covers the responsibilities of towns, land use regulations, and the intricacies of comprehensive plans. Evaluate your understanding of the historical and legal context surrounding zoning and urban planning.