Anderson County Comprehensive Plan Community Survey

Anderson County is updating its Comprehensive Plan, which will serve as a long-range guide for the County. Specifically, this survey will inform the Land Use and Community Facility Elements of the Comprehensive Plan, as well as future updates to the County's Land Use Development Ordinance. For more information and project updates please visit the County Planning website at www.andersoncountysc.org/work-live/for-businesses/planning-development/ or the project website (coming soon).

Your survey responses and engagement throughout this process are critical and will directly influence the policies, projects and investments resulting from this Plan for the next 10-15 years. This survey has 18 questions and four optional informational questions at the end. It will take approximately 10-15 minutes. Thank you for your participation!

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* 1. How do you relate to Anderson County? (Select all that apply)

Live here

Work here

Go to school here

Own property here (other than my house)

Business owner

I don't live here yet but plan to in the future

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How long have you lived in Anderson County?

0-5 years

6-10 years

11-20 years

Over 20 years

I do not live in Anderson County

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* 3. What part of Anderson County do you live, work, or spend the most time?

Within the municipalities of Anderson, Belton, Pelzer, West Pelzer or Pendleton

Western Anderson County (West of the City of Anderson, Townville, near Lake Hartwell)

Northwestern Anderson County (I-85 corridor west of Highway 81, near Pendleton)

Northeastern Anderson County (Powdersville, Piedmont, I-85 corridor north of US 29, US 29 corridor north of Anderson)

Eastern Anderson County (US 76 corridor, near Belton or Honea Path)

Central Anderson County (outside of the City of Anderson)

Southern Anderson County (US 29 corridor south of Anderson, Craytonville, Saylors Crossroads, near Starr, Iva)

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What do you value most about Anderson County? (Select up to three choices)

Cost of living

Low taxes

Employment opportunities

Schools/education (K-12)

Farmland/rural character

Ease of getting around/accessibility

Access to parks and recreation opportunities

Housing options or affordability

Attractive cities and towns

Sense of safety

Healthcare access

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What are the top three challenges facing Anderson County moving forward? (Select up to three choices)

Cost of living / keeping taxes low

Housing availability or affordability

Loss of history, culture, and/or community character

Recruitment of new employers and businesses

More retail and restaurant options

Managing residential growth and development

Commercial site and building design

Loss of farmland and rural character

Impacts to natural resources including forest cover and/or water quality

Improving access to parks and recreation opportunities

Quality of schools and education (K-12) and/or avoiding overcrowding

Quality of public services (e.g. fire, sheriff, utilities)

Traffic and congestion, road conditions, or infrastructure capacity

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What is your biggest priority for the future of Anderson County?

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