Harrisonburg Zoning Ordinance Update Project — Public Survey

Purpose: The City of Harrisonburg is updating its zoning ordinance and zoning map. This survey seeks public feedback on the proposed ordinance and proposed zoning map, which may be reviewed online, at a project open house, or by visiting the Department of Community Development at City Hall, 409 South Main Street, 2nd Floor. Project information and proposed materials are available at: https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/zoning-ordinance-update.

Estimated time: Most respondents can complete the survey in approximately 15 minutes if they answer only the multiple-choice questions. The estimated time does not include time spent reviewing the proposed zoning ordinance, zoning map, or supporting materials. The text box questions invite detailed feedback, comments, or questions about specific portions of the proposed zoning ordinance. To respond meaningfully, participants should review the relevant proposed ordinance language before completing those questions. The time required will therefore vary based on the number of sections reviewed and the level of detail provided.

Email comments: In addition to completing this survey, or as an alternative to it, you may submit written comments by email to CDPlanning@harrisonburgva.gov.

Participation: Participation is voluntary. You may skip any question.

How responses will be used: Responses will be summarized to help staff, the Planning Commission, and City Council understand public priorities and concerns. Please do not include personal or sensitive information in comment fields.
1.What is your connection to Harrisonburg? Select all that apply.
2.How have you participated in the zoning ordinance update project so far? (Select all that apply)
3.How familiar are you with Harrisonburg’s current zoning ordinance?
4.How much of the proposed zoning ordinance have you reviewed?
Proposed Article A. General Provisions
5.Have you reviewed Article A. General Provisions?
6.Based on what you reviewed, what is your overall view of Article A. General Provisions?
7.Do you have any questions, comments, or recommended changes for Article A. General Provisions?
Please identify the relevant proposed ordinance section, property address, map area, or other specific feature of the proposal, when applicable.
Proposed Article B. Zoning Districts and District Standards and Zoning Map
9.Based on what you reviewed, what is your overall view of Article B. Zoning Districts and District Standards and Zoning Map?
10.Do you have any questions, comments, or recommended changes for Article B. Zoning Districts and District Standards and Zoning Map?
Please identify the relevant proposed ordinance section, property address, map area, or other specific feature of the proposal, when applicable.
Proposed Article C. Use Regulations
11.Have you reviewed Article C. Use Regulations?
12.Based on what you reviewed, what is your overall view of Article C. Use Regulations?
13.Do you have any questions, comments, or recommended changes for Article C. Use Regulations?
Please identify the relevant proposed ordinance section, property address, map area, or other specific feature of the proposal, when applicable.
Proposed Article D. Site Development Standards
15.Based on what you reviewed, what is your overall view of Article D. Site Development Standards?
16.Do you have any questions, comments, or recommended changes for Article D. Site Development Standards?
Please identify the relevant proposed ordinance section, property address, map area, or other specific feature of the proposal, when applicable.
Proposed Article E. Parking and Landscaping
18.Based on what you reviewed, what is your overall view of Article E. Parking and Landscaping?
19.Do you have any questions, comments, or recommended changes for Article E. Parking and Landscaping?
Please identify the relevant proposed ordinance section, property address, map area, or other specific feature of the proposal, when applicable.
Proposed Article F. Signs
20.Have you reviewed Article F. Signs?
21.Based on what you reviewed, what is your overall view of Article F. Signs?
22.Do you have any questions, comments, or recommended changes for Article F. Signs?
Please identify the relevant proposed ordinance section, property address, map area, or other specific feature of the proposal, when applicable.
Proposed Article G. Floodplain Overlay Regulations
24.Based on what you reviewed, what is your overall view of Article G. Floodplain Overlay Regulations?
25.Do you have any questions, comments, or recommended changes for Article G. Floodplain Overlay Regulations?
Please identify the relevant proposed ordinance section, property address, map area, or other specific feature of the proposal, when applicable.
Proposed Article H. Development Review Procedures
27.Based on what you reviewed, what is your overall view of Article H. Development Review Procedures?
28.Do you have any questions, comments, or recommended changes for Article H. Development Review Procedures?
Please identify the relevant proposed ordinance section, property address, map area, or other specific feature of the proposal, when applicable.
Proposed Article I. Board of Zoning Appeals
30.Based on what you reviewed, what is your overall view of Article I. Board of Zoning Appeals?
31.Do you have any questions, comments, or recommended changes for Article I. Board of Zoning Appeals?
Please identify the relevant proposed ordinance section, property address, map area, or other specific feature of the proposal, when applicable.
Proposed Article J. Nonconformities
32.Have you reviewed Article J. Nonconformities?
33.Based on what you reviewed, what is your overall view of Article J. Nonconformities?
34.Do you have any questions, comments, or recommended changes for Article J. Nonconformities?
Please identify the relevant proposed ordinance section, property address, map area, or other specific feature of the proposal, when applicable.
Proposed Article K. Administration and Enforcement
36.Based on what you reviewed, what is your overall view of Article K. Administration and Enforcement?
37.Do you have any questions, comments, or recommended changes for Article K. Administration and Enforcement?
Please identify the relevant proposed ordinance section, property address, map area, or other specific feature of the proposal, when applicable.
Proposed Article L. Definitions and Rules of Construction
39.Based on what you reviewed, what is your overall view of Article L. Definitions and Rules of Construction?
40.Do you have any questions, comments, or recommended changes for Article L. Definitions and Rules of Construction?
Please identify the relevant proposed ordinance section, property address, map area, or other specific feature of the proposal, when applicable.
Additional Questions
41.Is there anything missing from the proposed zoning ordinance or proposed zoning map that you believe should be addressed before adoption?
42.Looking beyond adoption, are there any additional zoning or land-use topics the City should consider in future updates to the Comprehensive Plan or zoning ordinance?
Please describe the issue, location, or policy change you believe should be considered.
Outreach and participation.
These questions help the City understand whether outreach reached a broad cross-section of the community.
43.How did you learn about the zoning ordinance update open house, public meetings, or public comment period? Select all that apply.
44.What is your gender?
45.What is your age?
46.What is your race and/or ethnicity? (Select all that apply)
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