Question

The term used to describe a document that outlines specific steps and strategies to achieve the goals set forth in a development plan is

• A. Urban master plan
• B. Zoning ordinance
• C. Action plan
• D. Comprehensive plan

Hint:

\textbf{Development Plan (Master Plan / Comprehensive Plan):} Sets long-term vision, goals, policies, and broad strategies.
\textbf{Action Plan:} A detailed, operational plan that outlines the specific steps, activities, responsibilities, timelines, and resources needed to implement the goals and strategies of a higher-level plan (like a development plan).
Action plans bridge the gap between broad strategy and on-the-ground implementation.
Zoning ordinance is a regulatory tool.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

A "development plan" (like a Master Plan or Comprehensive Plan) sets out long-term goals, policies, and broad spatial strategies for the development of an area. To implement these broad goals, more detailed, shorter-term plans are needed that outline specific actions, projects, responsibilities, timelines, and resources. Let's evaluate the options:
(a) Urban master plan (or Master Plan / Development Plan / Comprehensive Plan - option d): These are higher-level, long-range strategic documents that define overall development goals and land use frameworks for a city or region. They set the vision but don't usually detail the specific step-by-step actions for implementation.
(b) Zoning ordinance: A zoning ordinance is a legal regulatory tool that implements parts of a master plan by defining specific land use zones and development regulations (e.g., permitted uses, building height, density). It's a regulatory instrument, not a plan outlining steps and strategies for achieving goals in a broader sense (though it's a strategy itself).
(c) Action plan: An action plan is a document that details the specific tasks, steps, strategies, responsibilities, timelines, and resources required to achieve particular objectives or goals, often those set out in a higher-level strategic plan (like a development plan). It translates broad goals into concrete, implementable actions. This perfectly matches the description "outlines specific steps and strategies to achieve the goals set forth in a development plan."
(d) Comprehensive plan: This is another term for a master plan or development plan – the higher-level strategic document. Therefore, the document that outlines specific steps and strategies to achieve the goals of a development plan is an Action plan. Action plans are operational tools for implementation. \[ \boxed{\text{Action plan}} \]