Pre-Academy Test – Neighborhood Planning Academy

The Neighborhood Planning Academy Pre-Test is an evaluation to understand participants’ knowledge before the program. Your responses and comments will help us improve future programs, as well as assess how much knowledge you have acquired by participating in this program. This survey is designed for information purposes only and will not impact your participation in the program.

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1. What is the estimated population of Prince George’s County, as of the 2020 census? *

A. 200,000
B. 450,000
C, 967,000
D. 1,200,000

2. How many Council Districts are there in Prince Georges’ County? *

A. 3
B. 6
C. 7
D. 9

3. What is the Maryland state legislation that gives M-NCPPC the authority to handle land-use matters in Prince George’s County? *

A. Prince George’s County Code Subtitle 27: Zoning Ordinance
B. Maryland Regional District Act
C. Tax Reform Initiative by Marylanders
D. Plan Prince George’s 2035

4. Master planning is a public process to: *

A. Reflect the community’s vision for a defined area
B. Develop the County’s growth policies for that area
C. Identify a clear path to achieve the County’s economic development, preservation, and other goals
D. All of the above

5. The Prince George’s County Council serves as the Board of Health and the District Council. *

A. True
B. False

6. How many major elements are there in the development process? *

A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 12

7. What is the current General Plan for Prince George’s County? *

A. 2002 General Plan
B. Planning for Prince George’s County
C. Plan Prince George’s 2035
D. Formula 2040

8. How does zoning work? *

A. The Zoning Ordinance sets the rules, and the Zoning Map shows where rules apply
B. The zoning ordinance sets the rules. No map is necessary
C. The zoning ordinance shows where rules apply, and the map sets the rules
D. The zoning map shows where rules apply. There is no zoning ordinance necessary

9. Which item does the Zoning Ordinance determine? *

A. Land Use
B.Zone Districts
C. Density
D. All of the above

10. What is residential density? *

A. The number of parks per acre of land
B. The number of dwelling units or persons per acre of land
C. The number of schools per acre of land
D. The total square foot of a building

11. Which of the following items are NOT tested for during subdivision review for adequate public facilities? *

A. Schools
B. Police
C. Office Buildings
D. Fire/EMS

12. What is Vision Zero? *

A. A strategy to reduce development application in Prince George’s County
B. A strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries on Prince George’s County roads
C. A goal to increase the number of park sites throughout Prince George’s County
D. A strategy to widen all roadways in Prince George’s County

13. The built and natural environment are factors that contribute to one’s health, includes safe water and clean air, healthy workplaces, safe houses, communities, and roads. *

A. True
B. False

14. Which agency is responsible for conducting Health Impact Assessments of select development applications? *

A. Prince George’s County Department of Permitting Inspections and Enforcement
B. Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation
C. Prince George’s County Health Department
D. Prince George’s County Department of the Environment

15. Subdivision is the process of division by plat or deed of a piece of property into two or more lots, plots, sites, tracts, parcels, or other land divisions. *

A. True
B. False

16. Which agency is responsible for issuing permits and making inspections in Prince George’s County? *

A. Prince George’s County Department of Permitting Inspection and Enforcement
B. Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation
C. Prince George’s County Department of the Environment
D. Prince George’s County Office of Central Services

17. Which agency is responsible for maintaining Prince George’s County owned roadways? *

A. United States Department of Transportation
B. Maryland State Highway Administration
C. Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation
D. Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation

18. How many different zoning categories does our (Prince George’s County) ordinance have? *

A. 26
B. 43
C. 51
D. 74

19. What are three things that you would like to learn about Planning and Zoning in Prince George’s County? *

20. What are three things that you would like to share about your experience or participation in the Planning and Zoning process in Prince George’s County? *

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