The Public Process
The General Plan and Zoning
Economic Development
Housing
Building
100
What are the three divisions of the Community Development Department?
Planning, Building, and Economic Development & Housing
100
What land use document is used to implement the General Plan?
The City of San Carlos Zoning Ordinance
100
Which Commission provides advice and recommendations on the City's economic development programs, goals, and objectives.  
Economic Development Advisory Commission
100
How many total housing units are there in San Carlos?
12,000
100
In the Code of Hammurabi, what was the punishment for building a house that falls over and kills the owner?
The builder is put to death
200
Name the body that appoints commissions and directs city policy.
City Council
200
Name one project in San Carlos that is a Transit Oriented Development.
Transit Village OR Wheeler Plaza
200
Which industry generates the most sales tax?
Building Materials and Construction
200
What percentage of San Carlos households are below the area median income.
42%
200
What did the 2015 Berkeley Balcony Collapse cause in San Carlos?
Deck and balcony inspection requirements for new apartments.
300
Name the urban planning and transportation theory that concentrates growth in the center of a city to avoid urban sprawl.
Smart Growth OR Transit Oriented Development
300
Name at least 3 elements of the General Plan.
Land Use OR Environmental Management OR Parks and Recreation OR Circulation OR Community Safety OR Seismic Safety OR Noise OR Housing
300
What are the two largest sources of General Fund revenue for the City?
Sales Tax and Property Tax
300
What is the approximate median home sales price in San Carlos in 2016?
$1,500,000
300
Name 3 services provided by the Building Division
Administer Local, State, and Federal Codes, OR Rules and Regulations OR Plan Review OR Field Inspections OR Code Enforcement OR Apartment Inspection Program OR Floodplain Administration OR Code Education OR Counter Assistance
400
What is essential to the planning process?
Public Participation and Collaboration
400
Which part of the General Plan states "In 2030 San Carlos is a safe, beautiful, vibrant and livable community with tree-lined streets, open space, public art, high-quality architecture and state-of-the-art infrastructure."
City of San Carlos General General Plan Vision Statement
400
Name one Economic Development Plan goal.
Foster a strong local economy and business climate OR facilitate private investment in businesses and buildings OR maintain and grow the City’s tax base
400
Which residential units are required to build affordable housing?
Developments of 7 or more condominiums.
400
What was one result the Northridge Earthquake had on Building Codes?
Resulted in more stringent building foundation design OR more stringent attachment of walls to building foundation OR more stringent lateral (shear) design of structures
500
The City Manager and City Attorney report to the City Council. Who does the City Council report to?
The Citizens of San Carlos
500
What tool is designed for the general public and intends to empower citizens and developers with zoning related information.
zoominonzoning.net
500
What is the recent ratio of jobs to housing in the region?
8 jobs/1 housing unit
500
How many affordable housing units could San Carlos build from projected commercial linkage fee revenues?
75
500
Following September 11, what must buildings over 420 feet tall now have?
An extra emergency exit stairwell or specially designed “exit” elevator
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