Ely Township Master Plan Survey (2025)

Your Voice Matters!

Ely Township has begun the process of creating a Master Plan for 2026-2046. A Master Plan illustrates the goals for development in the township and is the basis for regulating land use and identifying the needs of the citizenry for up to the next 20 years.

Citizen input is important to this process and will be incorporated into the Master Plan. Please complete the following questionnaire; your responses are anonymous and will be reported in group form only.

Please complete the following questionnaire; your responses are anonymous and will be reported in group form only.

Thank you!

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* 1. I live in the area of:

Greenwood area

Diorite area

Clarksburg area

Near Greenwood Reservoir

Rural/woodland property

Other (please specify)

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* 2. I live in the Township:

I live in the township year-round

9-12 months a year

About half the year

3 months a year or less

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* 3. What is your age?

Under 19

20-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 4. Where is your place of employment located?

I'm retired

I'm in school

I work remotely from my home

I work within Ely Township

I work somewhere else in Marquette County

I work outside Marquette County

I'm unemployed

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How important is it to you that the Township's population continues to be maintained or grow?

I think it should grow a lot

I think it should grow a little bit

I think it should stay the same

I would prefer the population decrease

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* 6. What strategy would you prefer for growth of businesses or commercial opportunities?

Growth encouraged

Growth takes it own course

Planned and limited growth

No growth

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* 7. If new businesses were able to locate in the township, what kinds would you like to see?

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* 8. Ely Township should seek to maintain its rural character and protect the area from development which may cause that character to significantly change.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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* 9. Thinking about the overall housing stock available in the Township, to what degree to you agree or disagree with the following statements:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neither Agree Nor Disagree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
There is an appropriate mix of housing options for residents	There is an appropriate mix of housing options for residents Strongly Agree	There is an appropriate mix of housing options for residents Agree	There is an appropriate mix of housing options for residents Neither Agree Nor Disagree	There is an appropriate mix of housing options for residents Disagree	There is an appropriate mix of housing options for residents Strongly Disagree
My home has the appropriate conditions to allow me to occupy it into old age	My home has the appropriate conditions to allow me to occupy it into old age Strongly Agree	My home has the appropriate conditions to allow me to occupy it into old age Agree	My home has the appropriate conditions to allow me to occupy it into old age Neither Agree Nor Disagree	My home has the appropriate conditions to allow me to occupy it into old age Disagree	My home has the appropriate conditions to allow me to occupy it into old age Strongly Disagree
Most homes in the Township are modern and appear to be well maintained	Most homes in the Township are modern and appear to be well maintained Strongly Agree	Most homes in the Township are modern and appear to be well maintained Agree	Most homes in the Township are modern and appear to be well maintained Neither Agree Nor Disagree	Most homes in the Township are modern and appear to be well maintained Disagree	Most homes in the Township are modern and appear to be well maintained Strongly Disagree
Subdivisions of single-family homes may be an appropriate option for the township	Subdivisions of single-family homes may be an appropriate option for the township Strongly Agree	Subdivisions of single-family homes may be an appropriate option for the township Agree	Subdivisions of single-family homes may be an appropriate option for the township Neither Agree Nor Disagree	Subdivisions of single-family homes may be an appropriate option for the township Disagree	Subdivisions of single-family homes may be an appropriate option for the township Strongly Disagree
Smaller duplexes or triplexes would be preferable over larger housing developments	Smaller duplexes or triplexes would be preferable over larger housing developments Strongly Agree	Smaller duplexes or triplexes would be preferable over larger housing developments Agree	Smaller duplexes or triplexes would be preferable over larger housing developments Neither Agree Nor Disagree	Smaller duplexes or triplexes would be preferable over larger housing developments Disagree	Smaller duplexes or triplexes would be preferable over larger housing developments Strongly Disagree
Attractive multi-family apartments or condominiums would be appropriate for the Township	Attractive multi-family apartments or condominiums would be appropriate for the Township Strongly Agree	Attractive multi-family apartments or condominiums would be appropriate for the Township Agree	Attractive multi-family apartments or condominiums would be appropriate for the Township Neither Agree Nor Disagree	Attractive multi-family apartments or condominiums would be appropriate for the Township Disagree	Attractive multi-family apartments or condominiums would be appropriate for the Township Strongly Disagree
Accessory residential housing (mother-in-law cottages, tiny homes, garage apartments) would be useful and desirable	Accessory residential housing (mother-in-law cottages, tiny homes, garage apartments) would be useful and desirable Strongly Agree	Accessory residential housing (mother-in-law cottages, tiny homes, garage apartments) would be useful and desirable Agree	Accessory residential housing (mother-in-law cottages, tiny homes, garage apartments) would be useful and desirable Neither Agree Nor Disagree	Accessory residential housing (mother-in-law cottages, tiny homes, garage apartments) would be useful and desirable Disagree	Accessory residential housing (mother-in-law cottages, tiny homes, garage apartments) would be useful and desirable Strongly Disagree
Residences used for short-term rentals offer additional economic opportunities that are appropriate for the community.	Residences used for short-term rentals offer additional economic opportunities that are appropriate for the community. Strongly Agree	Residences used for short-term rentals offer additional economic opportunities that are appropriate for the community. Agree	Residences used for short-term rentals offer additional economic opportunities that are appropriate for the community. Neither Agree Nor Disagree	Residences used for short-term rentals offer additional economic opportunities that are appropriate for the community. Disagree	Residences used for short-term rentals offer additional economic opportunities that are appropriate for the community. Strongly Disagree
Short-term rentals should have appropriate regulations to protect the health, safety, and welfare of occupants and the community.	Short-term rentals should have appropriate regulations to protect the health, safety, and welfare of occupants and the community. Strongly Agree	Short-term rentals should have appropriate regulations to protect the health, safety, and welfare of occupants and the community. Agree	Short-term rentals should have appropriate regulations to protect the health, safety, and welfare of occupants and the community. Neither Agree Nor Disagree	Short-term rentals should have appropriate regulations to protect the health, safety, and welfare of occupants and the community. Disagree	Short-term rentals should have appropriate regulations to protect the health, safety, and welfare of occupants and the community. Strongly Disagree

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* 10. Thinking about infrastructure and land use, what are your priorities for the following?

	Higher Priority	Lower Priority	Not a Priority	No Opinion
Regulating wind/solar/battery energy options with appropriate scales and conditions	Regulating wind/solar/battery energy options with appropriate scales and conditions Higher Priority	Regulating wind/solar/battery energy options with appropriate scales and conditions Lower Priority	Regulating wind/solar/battery energy options with appropriate scales and conditions Not a Priority	Regulating wind/solar/battery energy options with appropriate scales and conditions No Opinion
Increasing the availability and participation in recycling, hazardous waste, and other waste [bulk, tires, electronics] collection programs	Increasing the availability and participation in recycling, hazardous waste, and other waste [bulk, tires, electronics] collection programs Higher Priority	Increasing the availability and participation in recycling, hazardous waste, and other waste [bulk, tires, electronics] collection programs Lower Priority	Increasing the availability and participation in recycling, hazardous waste, and other waste [bulk, tires, electronics] collection programs Not a Priority	Increasing the availability and participation in recycling, hazardous waste, and other waste [bulk, tires, electronics] collection programs No Opinion
Protecting watersheds and wells from pollution and contamination	Protecting watersheds and wells from pollution and contamination Higher Priority	Protecting watersheds and wells from pollution and contamination Lower Priority	Protecting watersheds and wells from pollution and contamination Not a Priority	Protecting watersheds and wells from pollution and contamination No Opinion
Responsible timber management, protecting the natural beauty and economic value of forested lands	Responsible timber management, protecting the natural beauty and economic value of forested lands Higher Priority	Responsible timber management, protecting the natural beauty and economic value of forested lands Lower Priority	Responsible timber management, protecting the natural beauty and economic value of forested lands Not a Priority	Responsible timber management, protecting the natural beauty and economic value of forested lands No Opinion
Walking/bicycling trails connecting various areas or other communities	Walking/bicycling trails connecting various areas or other communities Higher Priority	Walking/bicycling trails connecting various areas or other communities Lower Priority	Walking/bicycling trails connecting various areas or other communities Not a Priority	Walking/bicycling trails connecting various areas or other communities No Opinion
Ensuring appropriate staffing and equipment for the Fire Department	Ensuring appropriate staffing and equipment for the Fire Department Higher Priority	Ensuring appropriate staffing and equipment for the Fire Department Lower Priority	Ensuring appropriate staffing and equipment for the Fire Department Not a Priority	Ensuring appropriate staffing and equipment for the Fire Department No Opinion
Upgrading the condition of roads throughout the township	Upgrading the condition of roads throughout the township Higher Priority	Upgrading the condition of roads throughout the township Lower Priority	Upgrading the condition of roads throughout the township Not a Priority	Upgrading the condition of roads throughout the township No Opinion
Creating recreational facilities for all ages and abilities	Creating recreational facilities for all ages and abilities Higher Priority	Creating recreational facilities for all ages and abilities Lower Priority	Creating recreational facilities for all ages and abilities Not a Priority	Creating recreational facilities for all ages and abilities No Opinion
Expanding availability of broadband internet	Expanding availability of broadband internet Higher Priority	Expanding availability of broadband internet Lower Priority	Expanding availability of broadband internet Not a Priority	Expanding availability of broadband internet No Opinion
Protecting residents from blight, excessive noise, and other health and safety concerns	Protecting residents from blight, excessive noise, and other health and safety concerns Higher Priority	Protecting residents from blight, excessive noise, and other health and safety concerns Lower Priority	Protecting residents from blight, excessive noise, and other health and safety concerns Not a Priority	Protecting residents from blight, excessive noise, and other health and safety concerns No Opinion

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* 11. What do you love about living in Ely Township?

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* 12. In one word, what is the biggest issue in the area you live in or the Township as a whole?

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* 13. What issue(s) do you think have the greatest impact on the Township and its residents? [check all that apply]

Access to healthcare and social services

Access to heathy and locally-produced food

Access to services (retail, professionals, home and childcare)

Access to the internet or cell service

Access to educational or social opportunities for children

Access to transportation or transit services

Loss of population

Blight

Environmental contamination issues

Natural hazards (flooding, wildfire, extreme weather)

Lack of infrastructure investment (roads, power, etc.)

Community safety and police presence

Tourism

Other (please specify)

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* 14. What would be your priority for updated zoning regulations in the Township?

Ensuring setbacks and building placement regulations are appropriate

Maintaining separation between different types of buildings or uses

Protecting residents from the impacts of intensive development

Anticipating future issues or uses yet to come to the Township

Making sure zoning regulations are easily followed and enforceable

All of the above

No opinion/Don't know

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* 15. What is your vision for Ely Township in 20 years? What would you like to see preserved or changed?

Ely Township is considering the development of a new public recreation area on Township-owned 40-acre property at the corners of North Greenwood Lake Drive and Wawonowin Club Drive (just northwest of the American Legion). We have been working with students in NMU’s Outdoor Recreation Program to explore possibilities for recreation opportunities at this site, and we need your input!

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* 16. Would you be interested in a new recreation area at this location?

Yes

Maybe

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* 17. Please rate your interest in each of these 3 options for the new recreation area (1 being least interested, 5 being most interested):

	1. Least Interested	2.	3.	4.	5. Most Interested
A Trail System	A Trail System 1. Least Interested	A Trail System 2.	A Trail System 3.	A Trail System 4.	A Trail System 5. Most Interested
A Pavilion	A Pavilion 1. Least Interested	A Pavilion 2.	A Pavilion 3.	A Pavilion 4.	A Pavilion 5. Most Interested
A Disc Golf Course	A Disc Golf Course 1. Least Interested	A Disc Golf Course 2.	A Disc Golf Course 3.	A Disc Golf Course 4.	A Disc Golf Course 5. Most Interested

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* 18. Is there anything else you would like to add that was not addresses by the questions? If you would also like to expand on any of your previous responses, please do so here.

Thank You!

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your input is valuable and will help shape the Ely Township Master Plan for 2026-2046.

For questions or additional information, please contact Jessica Walter at jwalter@cuppad.org.