Friendship Township Community Survey

Community Survey

The Friendship Township Planning Commission is updating the Township Master Plan. The master plan provides guidelines for future development within the community, while striving to protect the rural community character and rich natural resources.

We are seeking your input into the future of our community. The Planning Commission highly values the opinions of those who choose to live or own property in the community. The input will be used to develop goals, objectives and a future land use plan for our Township.

Please take the time to fill out the survey. We thank you for your time!

The survey will be open until August 31, 2023

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* 1. In deciding to live or own property in Friendship Township, how important was:

	Very Important	Important	Not Important	Don't Know/Neutral
Rural living	Rural living Very Important	Rural living Important	Rural living Not Important	Rural living Don't Know/Neutral
Small community atmosphere	Small community atmosphere Very Important	Small community atmosphere Important	Small community atmosphere Not Important	Small community atmosphere Don't Know/Neutral
Quiet and peaceful	Quiet and peaceful Very Important	Quiet and peaceful Important	Quiet and peaceful Not Important	Quiet and peaceful Don't Know/Neutral
Friendly neighbors	Friendly neighbors Very Important	Friendly neighbors Important	Friendly neighbors Not Important	Friendly neighbors Don't Know/Neutral
Change of seasons	Change of seasons Very Important	Change of seasons Important	Change of seasons Not Important	Change of seasons Don't Know/Neutral
Clean air and water	Clean air and water Very Important	Clean air and water Important	Clean air and water Not Important	Clean air and water Don't Know/Neutral
Living near water	Living near water Very Important	Living near water Important	Living near water Not Important	Living near water Don't Know/Neutral
Living near woods	Living near woods Very Important	Living near woods Important	Living near woods Not Important	Living near woods Don't Know/Neutral
Access to outdoor recreation	Access to outdoor recreation Very Important	Access to outdoor recreation Important	Access to outdoor recreation Not Important	Access to outdoor recreation Don't Know/Neutral
Family "roots"	Family "roots" Very Important	Family "roots" Important	Family "roots" Not Important	Family "roots" Don't Know/Neutral

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* 2. Please indicate how you feel about the following policies and statements.

	Agree	Disagree	Don't know/neutral
The rural character of Friendship Township should be preserved	The rural character of Friendship Township should be preserved Agree	The rural character of Friendship Township should be preserved Disagree	The rural character of Friendship Township should be preserved Don't know/neutral
Forestlands should be maintained and preserved in the Township	Forestlands should be maintained and preserved in the Township Agree	Forestlands should be maintained and preserved in the Township Disagree	Forestlands should be maintained and preserved in the Township Don't know/neutral
Farmland should be preserved in Friendship Township	Farmland should be preserved in Friendship Township Agree	Farmland should be preserved in Friendship Township Disagree	Farmland should be preserved in Friendship Township Don't know/neutral
Scenic views in Friendship Township should be preserved	Scenic views in Friendship Township should be preserved Agree	Scenic views in Friendship Township should be preserved Disagree	Scenic views in Friendship Township should be preserved Don't know/neutral
Open spaces like forests, farms, old fields, and wetlands are important community assets in Friendship Township	Open spaces like forests, farms, old fields, and wetlands are important community assets in Friendship Township Agree	Open spaces like forests, farms, old fields, and wetlands are important community assets in Friendship Township Disagree	Open spaces like forests, farms, old fields, and wetlands are important community assets in Friendship Township Don't know/neutral
It is important to protect environmentally sensitive areas, such as wetlands, high risk erosion, designated critical dune areas, floodplains, or steep slope areas.	It is important to protect environmentally sensitive areas, such as wetlands, high risk erosion, designated critical dune areas, floodplains, or steep slope areas. Agree	It is important to protect environmentally sensitive areas, such as wetlands, high risk erosion, designated critical dune areas, floodplains, or steep slope areas. Disagree	It is important to protect environmentally sensitive areas, such as wetlands, high risk erosion, designated critical dune areas, floodplains, or steep slope areas. Don't know/neutral
It is important to slow the conversion of open space to development	It is important to slow the conversion of open space to development Agree	It is important to slow the conversion of open space to development Disagree	It is important to slow the conversion of open space to development Don't know/neutral
A science-based approach to forest resource management can accommodate multiple uses like timber harvesting, wildlife management, and woodlands recreation such as hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking and camping.	A science-based approach to forest resource management can accommodate multiple uses like timber harvesting, wildlife management, and woodlands recreation such as hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking and camping. Agree	A science-based approach to forest resource management can accommodate multiple uses like timber harvesting, wildlife management, and woodlands recreation such as hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking and camping. Disagree	A science-based approach to forest resource management can accommodate multiple uses like timber harvesting, wildlife management, and woodlands recreation such as hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking and camping. Don't know/neutral
Support a system of interconnected residential developments using trails, roadways and undeveloped corridors.	Support a system of interconnected residential developments using trails, roadways and undeveloped corridors. Agree	Support a system of interconnected residential developments using trails, roadways and undeveloped corridors. Disagree	Support a system of interconnected residential developments using trails, roadways and undeveloped corridors. Don't know/neutral
The Township should work to secure additional property as parks	The Township should work to secure additional property as parks Agree	The Township should work to secure additional property as parks Disagree	The Township should work to secure additional property as parks Don't know/neutral
The Township should work to secure additional waterfront property for public access	The Township should work to secure additional waterfront property for public access Agree	The Township should work to secure additional waterfront property for public access Disagree	The Township should work to secure additional waterfront property for public access Don't know/neutral

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* 3. Please select the one statement below that most closely matches your views on growth and development in the Township. “I would prefer the Township to . . .” (Please choose only one.)

allow planned and limited growth/development

encourage residential and commercial growth/development

let growth take its course

discourage all new growth/ development

No Opinion / Don't Know

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* 4. The overall development in the Friendship Township today is:

Too little

Too much

About Right

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* 5. Please indicate how you feel about the following statements.

	Agree	Disagree	Don't know/neutral
Area fire protection services are adequate.	Area fire protection services are adequate. Agree	Area fire protection services are adequate. Disagree	Area fire protection services are adequate. Don't know/neutral
Police services provided by the County Sheriff and State Police are adequate.	Police services provided by the County Sheriff and State Police are adequate. Agree	Police services provided by the County Sheriff and State Police are adequate. Disagree	Police services provided by the County Sheriff and State Police are adequate. Don't know/neutral
Emergency medical services are adequate.	Emergency medical services are adequate. Agree	Emergency medical services are adequate. Disagree	Emergency medical services are adequate. Don't know/neutral
Access to household waste disposal and recycling is adequate.	Access to household waste disposal and recycling is adequate. Agree	Access to household waste disposal and recycling is adequate. Disagree	Access to household waste disposal and recycling is adequate. Don't know/neutral
Access to high-speed internet is adequate	Access to high-speed internet is adequate Agree	Access to high-speed internet is adequate Disagree	Access to high-speed internet is adequate Don't know/neutral
Zoning Enforcement is adequate	Zoning Enforcement is adequate Agree	Zoning Enforcement is adequate Disagree	Zoning Enforcement is adequate Don't know/neutral

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* 6. Are you satisfied with road maintenance and road conditions in Friendship Township?

Yes

Don’t know/neutral

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* 7. Are there roads or road segments you would like to see improved? Please list:

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* 8. In your opinion, how important are the following resources to the future of Friendship Township?

	Important	Not Important	Don't Know/Neutral
Air quality	Air quality Important	Air quality Not Important	Air quality Don't Know/Neutral
Water quality of lakes and streams	Water quality of lakes and streams Important	Water quality of lakes and streams Not Important	Water quality of lakes and streams Don't Know/Neutral
Quality of groundwater	Quality of groundwater Important	Quality of groundwater Not Important	Quality of groundwater Don't Know/Neutral
Coastal resources	Coastal resources Important	Coastal resources Not Important	Coastal resources Don't Know/Neutral
Farmlands	Farmlands Important	Farmlands Not Important	Farmlands Don't Know/Neutral
Forestlands	Forestlands Important	Forestlands Not Important	Forestlands Don't Know/Neutral
Fish and wildlife	Fish and wildlife Important	Fish and wildlife Not Important	Fish and wildlife Don't Know/Neutral
Wetlands	Wetlands Important	Wetlands Not Important	Wetlands Don't Know/Neutral
Lake Michigan shoreline	Lake Michigan shoreline Important	Lake Michigan shoreline Not Important	Lake Michigan shoreline Don't Know/Neutral
Cultural and historic resources	Cultural and historic resources Important	Cultural and historic resources Not Important	Cultural and historic resources Don't Know/Neutral
Scenic vistas	Scenic vistas Important	Scenic vistas Not Important	Scenic vistas Don't Know/Neutral
Tunnel of Trees located along M-119	Tunnel of Trees located along M-119 Important	Tunnel of Trees located along M-119 Not Important	Tunnel of Trees located along M-119 Don't Know/Neutral
Public lands	Public lands Important	Public lands Not Important	Public lands Don't Know/Neutral

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* 9. Should our Township help protect the resources that you have identified as important?

Yes

Don't know/neutral

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* 10. Should the Township work with neighboring townships, other municipalities, and Emmet County to accomplish common interests and coordinate area-wide land use decisions.

Yes

Don’t know/neutral

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* 11. Should the Township work with Little Traverse Land Conservancy and the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council to help protect the high-quality natural resources, so valued by the community?

Yes

Don't know/neutral

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* 12. What type of new housing is needed in Friendship Township? Check all that apply.

Single-family homes

Duplexes

Accessory Dwelling Units

Senior living centers or communities

Condominiums

Rental units

Affordable housing

Existing housing options are adequate.

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* 13. As new residential development occurs, what types of development patterns would you prefer? Check all that apply.

Traditional subdivisions

Clustered lots with designated conservation open space

Condominiums

Multi-family residential (multiple separate housing units for residential inhabitants are contained within one building or several buildings within one complex)

Residential on small lots less than 2 acres

Low Density Residential - Residential on large tracts that are 2 acres and larger.

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* 14. Short-Term Rentals. In many communities such as ours, residences are being converted to short-term (less than 30 days) rentals. What do you think about short-term rentals in Friendship Township?

Not a problem

A minor problem

A major problem

Short-term rentals should not be allowed

Neutral/No Opinion

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* 15. Short-Term Rentals. How high of a priority do you believe it is for short-term residential rentals to be regulated within Friendship Township?

High priority

Medium priority

Low priority

Not a priority

Neutral/No Opinion

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* 16. What form should new retail/service business development be in the Township?

Dispersed along major roadways.

Concentrated around a community center like Stutsmanville.

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* 17. Do you think blight is a problem in Friendship Township?

Yes

Don’t know/neutral

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* 18. What are the three most important assets that should be preserved in Friendship Township?

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* 19. What are the three issues or concerns you would like addressed in Friendship Township?

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* 20. Please indicate your residency status:

Year-Round Friendship Township Resident

Seasonal Friendship Township Resident

Non-Resident

Vacation or visit less than one month

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* 21. Which months do you typically reside in Friendship Township? Please check all that apply.

Year round

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

None of the above

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* 22. Which best describes your property in Friendship Township?

Small tract residential

Large tract residential

Subdivision

Waterfront

Farm

Undeveloped parcel

Business/Commercial

Do not own property in Friendship Township

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* 23. How long have you lived or owned property in Friendship Township?

5 years or less

6-10 years

11-20 years

More than 20 years

Entire life

Do not live or own property in the Township

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* 24. If you own property, how large is the parcel?

Less than 1 acre

1 to 5 acres

6 to 10 acres

11 to 40 acres

40+ acres

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* 25. What is your age group?

19 years or younger

20-39 years

40-64 years

65+ years

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* 26. How many people regularly live in your household?

3-4

More than 4

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* 27. How many children age 18 or younger live in your household?

3 or More

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* 28. What is your employment status?

Employed

Retired

Not working

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* 29. Please feel free to comment below regarding any concerns or suggestions you may have that were not addressed in the survey.

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* 30. Thank you very much for participating in this survey and for giving us your opinion on what is important to you.

If you want to learn about the results of the survey and the master plan process, please provide your email address.

Friendship Township Community Survey

Community Survey

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* 1. In deciding to live or own property in Friendship Township, how important was:

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* 2. Please indicate how you feel about the following policies and statements.

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* 3. Please select the one statement below that most closely matches your views on growth and development in the Township. “I would prefer the Township to . . .” (Please choose only one.)

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* 4. The overall development in the Friendship Township today is:

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* 5. Please indicate how you feel about the following statements.

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* 6. Are you satisfied with road maintenance and road conditions in Friendship Township?

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* 7. Are there roads or road segments you would like to see improved? Please list:

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* 8. In your opinion, how important are the following resources to the future of Friendship Township?

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* 9. Should our Township help protect the resources that you have identified as important?

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* 10. Should the Township work with neighboring townships, other municipalities, and Emmet County to accomplish common interests and coordinate area-wide land use decisions.

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* 11. Should the Township work with Little Traverse Land Conservancy and the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council to help protect the high-quality natural resources, so valued by the community?

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* 12. What type of new housing is needed in Friendship Township? Check all that apply.

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* 13. As new residential development occurs, what types of development patterns would you prefer? Check all that apply.

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* 14. Short-Term Rentals. In many communities such as ours, residences are being converted to short-term (less than 30 days) rentals. What do you think about short-term rentals in Friendship Township?

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* 15. Short-Term Rentals. How high of a priority do you believe it is for short-term residential rentals to be regulated within Friendship Township?

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* 16. What form should new retail/service business development be in the Township?

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* 17. Do you think blight is a problem in Friendship Township?

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* 18. What are the three most important assets that should be preserved in Friendship Township?

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* 19. What are the three issues or concerns you would like addressed in Friendship Township?

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* 20. Please indicate your residency status:

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* 21. Which months do you typically reside in Friendship Township? Please check all that apply.

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* 22. Which best describes your property in Friendship Township?

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* 23. How long have you lived or owned property in Friendship Township?

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* 24. If you own property, how large is the parcel?

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* 25. What is your age group?

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* 26. How many people regularly live in your household?

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* 27. How many children age 18 or younger live in your household?

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* 28. What is your employment status?

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* 29. Please feel free to comment below regarding any concerns or suggestions you may have that were not addressed in the survey.

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* 30. Thank you very much for participating in this survey and for giving us your opinion on what is important to you.If you want to learn about the results of the survey and the master plan process, please provide your email address.

* 30. Thank you very much for participating in this survey and for giving us your opinion on what is important to you.

If you want to learn about the results of the survey and the master plan process, please provide your email address.