Plan and Policy Development Flashcards
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Which type of plan establishes long-term goals for physical development and land use within a jurisdiction?
Answer: Comprehensive plan
A comprehensive plan (also called a general plan or master plan) establishes the long-term vision and goals for physical development and land use.
In policy development, what does the term 'sunset provision' refer to?
Answer: A clause that terminates a policy on a specific date unless renewed
A sunset provision is a clause that automatically terminates a law, regulation, or policy on a specified date unless affirmatively renewed by the governing body.
Which planning document typically guides the prioritization and funding of public infrastructure projects over a 5-6 year horizon?
Answer: Capital improvement plan (CIP)
A Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) schedules and budgets public infrastructure investments—roads, utilities, parks—over a 5-6 year period.
The 'rational comprehensive model' of planning is primarily criticized for which of the following reasons?
Answer: It assumes perfect information and unlimited analytical capacity
Critics argue the rational comprehensive model is unrealistic because planners rarely have perfect information, unlimited time, or the analytical capacity it assumes.
A policy requiring new residential developments to set aside a percentage of units as affordable housing is known as:
Answer: Inclusionary zoning
Inclusionary zoning policies require that a portion of new residential developments be made available as affordable housing units.
Which principle in plan-making ensures that adopted policies are consistent with each other across different planning elements?
Answer: Internal consistency
Internal consistency ensures that various elements and policies within a single plan do not contradict one another.
When a local government adopts a specific plan for a defined geographic area, it typically must be consistent with which document?
Answer: General/comprehensive plan
Specific plans must be consistent with the jurisdiction's general or comprehensive plan, implementing its policies at a more detailed geographic scale.