Douglas County Title 20 Development Code Survey

Help Us Improve the Douglas County Development Code

Douglas County is updating the Title 20 Development Code to make it more user-friendly and easier to navigate.

We are now moving forward with this project and will be focusing on the code's overall organization and ease of use. Your feedback is essential to help us create a clear and effective code for our community.

Thank you for taking the time to share your input.

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* 1. Which of the following best describes you? (Please mark all that apply)

Resident

Property Owner

Professional Designer / Architect / Engineer

Real Estate Professional

Government Staff / Official

Developer / Contractor

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Have you interacted with the County’s Development Code (zoning, permitting, subdivision rules, design standards, etc.)?

Yes, frequently

Yes, occasionally

Rarely

Never

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* 3. If you answered yes to Question #2, how would you rate your overall experience with the County Code?

Very positive

Positive

Neutral

Negative

Very negative

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* 4. When using the current Title 20 Code, what is your biggest challenge or frustration? Please check all that apply.

Determining the specific standards for residential properties, such as the rules for fences, accessory structures, or RV parking.

Inconsistencies throughout the Code itself and the contradictions between certain sections of the Code.

Navigating the building permit process, including the detailed submittal requirements and the need to coordinate with multiple departments.

Understanding and complying with the complex regulations for specific land uses.

Reconciling inconsistencies between the Development Code, the County Master Plan, and underlying zoning data for a parcel.

Other (please specify)

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* 5. On a scale of 1 to 5 (where 1 is very easy and 5 is very difficult), how easy or difficult is it to find all the necessary regulations for a specific project in the current code?

1 (Very Easy)

2 (Easy)

3 (Neutral)

4 (Difficult)

5 (Very Difficult)

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~Title 20 Code Outline~

This image illustrates:
1) The current code outline as it is today, and
2) The approved new code outline for the future.

<strong>~Title 20 Code Outline~<br><br>This image illustrates:<br>1) The current code outline as it is today, and <br>2) The approved new code outline for the future.</strong>

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* 6. When we reorganize the code, which structure would be most helpful to you?

Organized by Zoning District (e.g., all rules for one district in one place)

Organized by Use Type (e.g., all rules for single-family homes, commercial retail, etc.)

Organized by Process (e.g., all rules related to getting a building permit, a variance, etc.)

I am satisfied with the current organization

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Are there any specific chapters, sections, or topics in the current code that you find particularly confusing, contradictory, or outdated? Please explain why you feel this way.

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* 8. To improve the code's clarity, which of the following would be most valuable to you? Please rank these by order of importance.

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* 9. What features would make an online version of the code easier for you to use? Please rank these by order of importance.

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* 10. In your opinion, what is the most important development-related topic that is not adequately addressed in the current code and should be included in the update?

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* 11. As we continue to work through this project, which of the following goals should be our highest priority? Please rank these by order of importance.

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* 12. Are there any other ideas you think the County should consider in the Title 20 update, such as new tools, incentives, or regulations (e.g., affordable housing incentives, design guidelines, overlay zones, or form‐based codes)?

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* 13. Is there anything else you would like to share? Please share any other ideas, changes, or general suggestions. We welcome any final thoughts or suggestions you have for improving the Douglas County Title 20 Development Code.

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* 14. Would you like to receive updates on the Title 20 update process? Please enter your name and email address here.

Name:

Email:

Douglas County Title 20 Development Code Survey

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* 1. Which of the following best describes you? (Please mark all that apply)

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* 2. Have you interacted with the County’s Development Code (zoning, permitting, subdivision rules, design standards, etc.)?

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* 3. If you answered yes to Question #2, how would you rate your overall experience with the County Code?

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* 4. When using the current Title 20 Code, what is your biggest challenge or frustration? Please check all that apply.

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* 5. On a scale of 1 to 5 (where 1 is very easy and 5 is very difficult), how easy or difficult is it to find all the necessary regulations for a specific project in the current code?

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~Title 20 Code Outline~This image illustrates:1) The current code outline as it is today, and 2) The approved new code outline for the future.

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* 6. When we reorganize the code, which structure would be most helpful to you?

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* 7. Are there any specific chapters, sections, or topics in the current code that you find particularly confusing, contradictory, or outdated? Please explain why you feel this way.

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* 8. To improve the code's clarity, which of the following would be most valuable to you? Please rank these by order of importance.

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* 9. What features would make an online version of the code easier for you to use? Please rank these by order of importance.

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* 10. In your opinion, what is the most important development-related topic that is not adequately addressed in the current code and should be included in the update?

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* 11. As we continue to work through this project, which of the following goals should be our highest priority? Please rank these by order of importance.

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* 12. Are there any other ideas you think the County should consider in the Title 20 update, such as new tools, incentives, or regulations (e.g., affordable housing incentives, design guidelines, overlay zones, or form‐based codes)?

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* 13. Is there anything else you would like to share? Please share any other ideas, changes, or general suggestions. We welcome any final thoughts or suggestions you have for improving the Douglas County Title 20 Development Code.

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* 14. Would you like to receive updates on the Title 20 update process? Please enter your name and email address here.

~Title 20 Code Outline~

This image illustrates:
1) The current code outline as it is today, and
2) The approved new code outline for the future.