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City of Harrisville Public Input Survey

The City of Harrisville Planning Commission is requesting your input on future planning for recreational, housing, and economic development as they update the Master Plan for 2025. This survey will take a few minutes of your time, but it will help the formation of the City for years to come!
1.Enter the age of the members of your household, including yourself.
Self
Person 2
Person 3
Person 4
Person 5
Person 6
Under 5 years old
5-18 years old
19-25 years old
26-45 years old
46-65 years old
66-75 years old
76+ years old
2.What is your property interest? Mark all that apply.
3.How long have you lived or owned property here?
4.If you are not originally from here, what made you move or buy property here?
5.Rank the top 3 ways that you find out what is going on in the City.
6.Please tell us how you feel about the following statements regarding short term rentals, such as Airbnb or Vrbo.
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Short-term rentals should be held to a certain number.
There should be a business permit process for rentals.
There should be an annual inspection for short-term rentals.
There should be an annual inspection process for all rentals.
Vacation rentals are a problem in residential areas.
7.Do you feel any of the following should be pursued when developing housing in the area?
8.Are the following important to you when developing an area?
Yes
No
Requiring large lot size to preserve farmland.
Requiring large lot size to preserve forestland
Requiring large lot size to preserve wetlands.
Allowing landowners to split their property into smaller lots.
9.Should the City find and promote opportunities to encourage an increase in affordable housing?
10.Do you support accessory dwellings (separate small living space on the same property)?
11.Do you support garage apartments?
12.If you are looking to move from your current residence, how long until you do so?
13.If you are moving in the future, why?
14.If you are moving, where are you moving to?
15.Do you feel more should be done to preserve or protect any of the following natural resources?
16.Should recreational areas be encouraged within the City of Harrisville?
17.Should residential areas be connected to employment and shopping areas with bike paths, sidewalks, or other non-motorized transportation facilities?
18.What type of recreational facilities would you like to have available?
19.Has shoreline erosion affected you or your property?
20.How would you rate the efforts to protect the natural environment?
21.How often do you use the following recreational facilities?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Occasionally
Never
Harbor Park
Harrisville Harbor
DNR boat launch
Harrisville Mill Pond Park
Harrisville State Park
Veteran's Club Property
Tennis courts on State Street
Dock Street property
Scenic Overview (east end of Main Street)
Craftmaker's Cabin
22.Over the last 5 years, do you think that the overall condition of our parks has improved?
23.How would you rate the recreational opportunities, facilities, and programs offered by the City?
24.What improvements need to be made to the parks and recreational facilities?
25.Are there any areas that need to have small parks added?
26.Do you believe speeding is a problem in the City?
27.Are commercial trucks or is truck routing a problem in the City?
28.Please rate the following transportation goals:
Not important
Neutral
Important
Maintaining existing roads
Providing more paved roads
Traffic safety (guardrails, crosswalks, intersections, signage, signals, striping)
Paving the shoulders for safer non-automobile travel
Providing pedestrian access to beach and lakefront areas
Establishing new ATV trails
Establishing new snowmobile trails
Establishing more natural trails
Establishing bicycle trails
Establishing new ski trails
Providing all-inclusive access trails
Traffic bypasses
29.Do you support local financial incentives to attract and retain new jobs and businesses?
30.What types of businesses are missing in the Downtown?
31.What physical improvements need to be made to the Downtown to enhance its appearance to residents and tourists?
32.Social districts allow you to have open alcohol within district boundaries. Should this be allowed in an appointed downtown district?
33.Should municipal infrastructure extend beyond the City limits to encourage economic development in adjacent municipalities?
34.Should mobile or temporary business be allowed on public property? (Food trucks, transient sales, pop-up markets, etc.)
35.Are the following economic development concepts important?
Important
Neutral
Not Important
Attract professional service businesses (medical, insurance, etc.)
Attract industrial businesses
Attract additional lodging
Increasing the number of jobs
Attract more workforce
36.What services do you feel are missing?
37.If you were going to open a business today, would you do so here?
38.What, if anything, is hindering economic development within the City?
39.What is your employment status?
40.What are the occupations for members of the household?
41.Do you work:
42.Please tell us how you feel about the following statements.
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Cannabis businesses are appropriate.
There should be a limit to the number of cannabis businesses.
Cannabis businesses contribute positively to the local economy.
Cannabis businesses have a positive impact on the quality of life.
Consumption lounges should be allowed.
Cannabis should be allowed at special events.
43.How would you rate the current quality of life here compared to 5 years ago?
44.How do you envision the quality of life here in the next 5 years?
45.In general, are you satisfied here as a place to live, own property, own a business or visit?
46.Would you use recycling or composting services if they were available locally?
47.How would you rate the overall quality of services provided by theTownship?
48.Have you used the City website for information?
49.Are you satisfied with the following:
Yes
No
Police protection
Fire protection
Emergency medical services
Medical facilities
Drinking water
Street sweeping and cleaning
Township clean-up/beautification
Snow removal
Sidewalks
Traffic volume and flow
Recreation access
50.Should the City work collaboratively with surrounding municipalities to provide services and solve issues?
51.What do you use the library for? (check all that apply)
52.Please tell us how you feel about the following statements regarding Zoning and Planning.
Yes
No
Unsure/No Opinion
Do you feel that the City needs to enforce the Zoning Ordinance better?
Is the City responsive to questions on Zoning and Planning?
Are Planning and Zoning applications processed in a timely manner?
53.Are there any ways that our zoning processes can be improved?
54.What do you love about the City of Harrisville?
55.Please respond to the following statements:
Yes
No
Unsure/No Opinion
Do you feel safe in the community?
Do you know if you have a community safety plan?
Do the local public service agencies in your community hold annual events to discuss safety and community preparedness?
Did you know to call 911 to dispatch any emergency service?
Would you be interested in participating in a workshop about how the 911 Dispatch Center operates?
Do you know the non-emergency phone numbers for the 911 Dispatch Center?
Did you know that you can text 911?
Are you aware that your local Fire Department may provide smoke alarms to residents?
Do you believe the public service agencies in your community should provide public safety education programs in the local schools?
56.Do you know how to contact the following public service agencies besides dialing 911?
Yes
No
Fire Department
Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
Police
Emergency Management
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement
57.In your opinion, are there any public safety services that SHOULD be provided?
58.What public safety services does the City provide?
59.How long do you expect to wait before emergency services arrive at your location?
60.Are you aware of the safety procedures for the following weather related emergencies?
Yes
No
Wildfires
Tornadoes
Severe Winds
Ice & Sleet Storms
Flooding
Drought
Hailstorms
Snowstorms
Extreme Temperatures (heat & cold)
Lightning