Paris is updating its “Zoning Code” (Title 11 of the City’s Municipal Code and related chapters) to guide future growth and maintain the community’s character. This survey gathers input on priorities, challenges, and opportunities related to land use and development standards. Your feedback is essential!

1.What do you consider yourself? (Check all that apply)

Full time resident of Paris, TN

Part time resident of Paris, TN

Planning Commission member

City Council member

City staff

Other (please specify)

2.If applicable, What is your name, and what City Department or stakeholder group do you represent?

3.Are there specific areas (including corridors) of the City that you:

Like? Why?

Dislike/could use improvement and why?

Other thoughts?

4.Are there parts of the Code you typically look at when making decisions? Why?

Parking?

Signage?

Landscape & Buffering?

Architecture?

Other?

5.Are there specific parts of the Code that you think work well and why? (i.e. signage, adequate landscape buffers, etc.)

a.

b.

c.

6.Are there specific parts of the Code that you think need improvement and why?

a.

b.

c.

7.Are there specific developments/projects that you like? What are they and why (design? Mix of uses? Landscaping/buffering)? Can be in Paris or in a different community.

a.

b.

c.

8.What are your goals for the update of the Code (easier to use, graphics that illustrate key terms, new zoning districts to reflect the development patterns in Paris, etc.) - please share your thoughts and goals.

a.

b.

c.

9.How do you define success for the Code update?

More quality development?

Streamlined process(es)?

Clear standards and less confusion from residents and businesses?

Other (please specify)