Elba Township Community Survey - Master Plan

Elba Township - Community Survey

We need the opinions of Elba Township residents to determine how the Township will change in the next ten to twenty years. Please complete this important survey. The survey will close on Sunday May 9.

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* 1. What is your connection to Elba Township (Select All that Apply)

I live within the township

I work within the township

I have a business within the township

I frequently visit businesses, friends, family, etc. within the township

I live outside Elba Township but within Lapeer County

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* 2. If you have lived in Elba Township, how long have you lived here?

Less than 1 year

1-2 years

3-5 years

6-9 years

10-14 years

15-19 years

20-29 years

30-39 years

40 years and longer

Does not apply

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* 3. If you have a business in Elba Township, how long have you been here?

Less than 1 year

1-2 years

3-5 years

6-9 years

10-14 years

15-19 years

20-29 years

30-39 years

40 years and longer

Does not apply

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* 4. What is your age range?

Child 12 and under

Teenager 13-19

Young Adult 20-29

Adult 30-39

Middle-Age Adults 40-64

Senior Citizen 65 and up

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* 5. What are the various reasons you live in Elba Township? (Select all that apply.)

Available Housing

Safe Environment

Public Services

Employment Opportunities

Low Taxes

Fun Environment

Small Town Feel

I grew up here/my family is from the area

Other (please specify)

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* 6. More residential housing is needed in the Township.

Strongly Agree

Somewhat Agree

Neutral

Somewhat Disagree

Strongly Disagree

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* 7. If you agree more residential housing is needed in the Township, what type of housing is needed?

	Yes	No	No Opinion
Single family on single lots in subdivisions	Single family on single lots in subdivisions Yes	Single family on single lots in subdivisions No	Single family on single lots in subdivisions No Opinion
Single family within a manufactured housing park	Single family within a manufactured housing park Yes	Single family within a manufactured housing park No	Single family within a manufactured housing park No Opinion
Senior housing/assisted living	Senior housing/assisted living Yes	Senior housing/assisted living No	Senior housing/assisted living No Opinion
Single family on single lots outside of subdivisions	Single family on single lots outside of subdivisions Yes	Single family on single lots outside of subdivisions No	Single family on single lots outside of subdivisions No Opinion
Multiple family	Multiple family Yes	Multiple family No	Multiple family No Opinion

Other (please specify)

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* 8. If residential housing is needed, where should new residential development be located?

	Yes	No	No opinion
Adjacent to existing residential	Adjacent to existing residential Yes	Adjacent to existing residential No	Adjacent to existing residential No opinion
In rural areas	In rural areas Yes	In rural areas No	In rural areas No opinion
Away from commercial and industrial development	Away from commercial and industrial development Yes	Away from commercial and industrial development No	Away from commercial and industrial development No opinion
Wherever land is available	Wherever land is available Yes	Wherever land is available No	Wherever land is available No opinion

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Non-residential Questions

	Strongly Agree	Somewhat Agree	Neutral	Somewhat Disagree	Strongly Disagree
It should be a goal to fill in more businesses in the pockets of commercial along Davison and Elba Road	It should be a goal to fill in more businesses in the pockets of commercial along Davison and Elba Road Strongly Agree	It should be a goal to fill in more businesses in the pockets of commercial along Davison and Elba Road Somewhat Agree	It should be a goal to fill in more businesses in the pockets of commercial along Davison and Elba Road Neutral	It should be a goal to fill in more businesses in the pockets of commercial along Davison and Elba Road Somewhat Disagree	It should be a goal to fill in more businesses in the pockets of commercial along Davison and Elba Road Strongly Disagree
There are very few commercially blighted properties	There are very few commercially blighted properties Strongly Agree	There are very few commercially blighted properties Somewhat Agree	There are very few commercially blighted properties Neutral	There are very few commercially blighted properties Somewhat Disagree	There are very few commercially blighted properties Strongly Disagree
It should be a goal to expand the industrial area in the community	It should be a goal to expand the industrial area in the community Strongly Agree	It should be a goal to expand the industrial area in the community Somewhat Agree	It should be a goal to expand the industrial area in the community Neutral	It should be a goal to expand the industrial area in the community Somewhat Disagree	It should be a goal to expand the industrial area in the community Strongly Disagree
There are very few blighted industrial properties	There are very few blighted industrial properties Strongly Agree	There are very few blighted industrial properties Somewhat Agree	There are very few blighted industrial properties Neutral	There are very few blighted industrial properties Somewhat Disagree	There are very few blighted industrial properties Strongly Disagree
Elba Township is a wonderful place to play with many recreational opportunities	Elba Township is a wonderful place to play with many recreational opportunities Strongly Agree	Elba Township is a wonderful place to play with many recreational opportunities Somewhat Agree	Elba Township is a wonderful place to play with many recreational opportunities Neutral	Elba Township is a wonderful place to play with many recreational opportunities Somewhat Disagree	Elba Township is a wonderful place to play with many recreational opportunities Strongly Disagree

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* 10. Agricultural land should be preserved.

Strongly Agree

Somewhat Agree

Neutral

Somewhat Disagree

Strongly Disagree

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* 11. If you agree agricultual land should be preserved, how should it be preserved?

	Yes	No	No opinion
Limit residential growth on large lots	Limit residential growth on large lots Yes	Limit residential growth on large lots No	Limit residential growth on large lots No opinion
Limit all types of residential growth	Limit all types of residential growth Yes	Limit all types of residential growth No	Limit all types of residential growth No opinion
Encourage higher density housing	Encourage higher density housing Yes	Encourage higher density housing No	Encourage higher density housing No opinion

Other (please specify)

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* 12. What are some of the commercial businesses you would like to see along Elba Road? (Check All that Apply)

Specialty Retail Shops

Sit-down Restaurants

Recreational Shop (Bike Rental, Shooting Range)

Drug Store

Doctor/Dentist Office

Coffee Shop

Hotel

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Environmental Questions

	Strongly Agree	Somewhat Agree	Neutral	Somewhat Disagree	Strongly Disagree
There should be an increase in park space in the township.	There should be an increase in park space in the township. Strongly Agree	There should be an increase in park space in the township. Somewhat Agree	There should be an increase in park space in the township. Neutral	There should be an increase in park space in the township. Somewhat Disagree	There should be an increase in park space in the township. Strongly Disagree
The parks should be more accommodating of seniors.	The parks should be more accommodating of seniors. Strongly Agree	The parks should be more accommodating of seniors. Somewhat Agree	The parks should be more accommodating of seniors. Neutral	The parks should be more accommodating of seniors. Somewhat Disagree	The parks should be more accommodating of seniors. Strongly Disagree
There should be an established nature trail in the township.	There should be an established nature trail in the township. Strongly Agree	There should be an established nature trail in the township. Somewhat Agree	There should be an established nature trail in the township. Neutral	There should be an established nature trail in the township. Somewhat Disagree	There should be an established nature trail in the township. Strongly Disagree
More environmental practices should be adopted such as storm water practices like bioswales and rain gardens.	More environmental practices should be adopted such as storm water practices like bioswales and rain gardens. Strongly Agree	More environmental practices should be adopted such as storm water practices like bioswales and rain gardens. Somewhat Agree	More environmental practices should be adopted such as storm water practices like bioswales and rain gardens. Neutral	More environmental practices should be adopted such as storm water practices like bioswales and rain gardens. Somewhat Disagree	More environmental practices should be adopted such as storm water practices like bioswales and rain gardens. Strongly Disagree
More should be done to mitigate environmental issues such as runoff and site contamination.	More should be done to mitigate environmental issues such as runoff and site contamination. Strongly Agree	More should be done to mitigate environmental issues such as runoff and site contamination. Somewhat Agree	More should be done to mitigate environmental issues such as runoff and site contamination. Neutral	More should be done to mitigate environmental issues such as runoff and site contamination. Somewhat Disagree	More should be done to mitigate environmental issues such as runoff and site contamination. Strongly Disagree
I would support geothermal energy being placed in the township.	I would support geothermal energy being placed in the township. Strongly Agree	I would support geothermal energy being placed in the township. Somewhat Agree	I would support geothermal energy being placed in the township. Neutral	I would support geothermal energy being placed in the township. Somewhat Disagree	I would support geothermal energy being placed in the township. Strongly Disagree

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* 14. Have you visited one of Elba Township's parks in the last year?

Yes

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* 15. Transportation Questions

	Strongly Agree	Somewhat Agree	Neutral	Somewhat Disagree	Strongly Disagree
There needs to be improvements on the location and number of sidewalks in the township	There needs to be improvements on the location and number of sidewalks in the township Strongly Agree	There needs to be improvements on the location and number of sidewalks in the township Somewhat Agree	There needs to be improvements on the location and number of sidewalks in the township Neutral	There needs to be improvements on the location and number of sidewalks in the township Somewhat Disagree	There needs to be improvements on the location and number of sidewalks in the township Strongly Disagree
There needs to be more public transportation options in the township	There needs to be more public transportation options in the township Strongly Agree	There needs to be more public transportation options in the township Somewhat Agree	There needs to be more public transportation options in the township Neutral	There needs to be more public transportation options in the township Somewhat Disagree	There needs to be more public transportation options in the township Strongly Disagree

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* 16. Community Service Questions

	Strongly Satisfactory	Satisfactory	Neutral	Dissatisfactory	Strongly Dissatisfactory
Condition of roads	Condition of roads Strongly Satisfactory	Condition of roads Satisfactory	Condition of roads Neutral	Condition of roads Dissatisfactory	Condition of roads Strongly Dissatisfactory
Condition of sidewalks	Condition of sidewalks Strongly Satisfactory	Condition of sidewalks Satisfactory	Condition of sidewalks Neutral	Condition of sidewalks Dissatisfactory	Condition of sidewalks Strongly Dissatisfactory
Recreation facilities	Recreation facilities Strongly Satisfactory	Recreation facilities Satisfactory	Recreation facilities Neutral	Recreation facilities Dissatisfactory	Recreation facilities Strongly Dissatisfactory
Fire protection	Fire protection Strongly Satisfactory	Fire protection Satisfactory	Fire protection Neutral	Fire protection Dissatisfactory	Fire protection Strongly Dissatisfactory
Police enforcement	Police enforcement Strongly Satisfactory	Police enforcement Satisfactory	Police enforcement Neutral	Police enforcement Dissatisfactory	Police enforcement Strongly Dissatisfactory
Streetscaping such as lighting and trees	Streetscaping such as lighting and trees Strongly Satisfactory	Streetscaping such as lighting and trees Satisfactory	Streetscaping such as lighting and trees Neutral	Streetscaping such as lighting and trees Dissatisfactory	Streetscaping such as lighting and trees Strongly Dissatisfactory
Inspection and anti-blight services	Inspection and anti-blight services Strongly Satisfactory	Inspection and anti-blight services Satisfactory	Inspection and anti-blight services Neutral	Inspection and anti-blight services Dissatisfactory	Inspection and anti-blight services Strongly Dissatisfactory

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* 17. If you answered "Dissatisfacotry" or "Strongly Dissatisfactory," please briefly describe why

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* 18. Attitude Questions

	Excellent	Good	Adequate	Inadequate	Poor
How would you rank the quality of life in the township?	How would you rank the quality of life in the township? Excellent	How would you rank the quality of life in the township? Good	How would you rank the quality of life in the township? Adequate	How would you rank the quality of life in the township? Inadequate	How would you rank the quality of life in the township? Poor
How would you rank the affordability of housing in the township?	How would you rank the affordability of housing in the township? Excellent	How would you rank the affordability of housing in the township? Good	How would you rank the affordability of housing in the township? Adequate	How would you rank the affordability of housing in the township? Inadequate	How would you rank the affordability of housing in the township? Poor
How would you rank the parks and recreational service in the township?	How would you rank the parks and recreational service in the township? Excellent	How would you rank the parks and recreational service in the township? Good	How would you rank the parks and recreational service in the township? Adequate	How would you rank the parks and recreational service in the township? Inadequate	How would you rank the parks and recreational service in the township? Poor
How would you rank the quality of the commercial area?	How would you rank the quality of the commercial area? Excellent	How would you rank the quality of the commercial area? Good	How would you rank the quality of the commercial area? Adequate	How would you rank the quality of the commercial area? Inadequate	How would you rank the quality of the commercial area? Poor
How would you rank the pride within the township?	How would you rank the pride within the township? Excellent	How would you rank the pride within the township? Good	How would you rank the pride within the township? Adequate	How would you rank the pride within the township? Inadequate	How would you rank the pride within the township? Poor
How would you rank the unity within the township?	How would you rank the unity within the township? Excellent	How would you rank the unity within the township? Good	How would you rank the unity within the township? Adequate	How would you rank the unity within the township? Inadequate	How would you rank the unity within the township? Poor

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* 19. If you answered "Inadequate" or "Poor", please briefly describe why below:

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* 20. Please rank (1-10) the following items in order of importance to the quality of life in Elba Township, with 1 being the most important and 10 being the least important:

Commercial development

Industrial development

Farmland

Streets/Roads

Internet Service

Residential development

Township governmental services

Schools

Utilities

Parks/Recreation

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* 1. What is your connection to Elba Township (Select All that Apply)

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* 2. If you have lived in Elba Township, how long have you lived here?

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* 3. If you have a business in Elba Township, how long have you been here?

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* 4. What is your age range?

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* 5. What are the various reasons you live in Elba Township? (Select all that apply.)

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* 6. More residential housing is needed in the Township.

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* 7. If you agree more residential housing is needed in the Township, what type of housing is needed?

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* 8. If residential housing is needed, where should new residential development be located?

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* 9. Non-residential Questions

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* 10. Agricultural land should be preserved.

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* 11. If you agree agricultual land should be preserved, how should it be preserved?

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* 12. What are some of the commercial businesses you would like to see along Elba Road? (Check All that Apply)

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* 13. Environmental Questions

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* 14. Have you visited one of Elba Township's parks in the last year?

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* 15. Transportation Questions

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* 16. Community Service Questions

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* 17. If you answered "Dissatisfacotry" or "Strongly Dissatisfactory," please briefly describe why

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* 18. Attitude Questions

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* 19. If you answered "Inadequate" or "Poor", please briefly describe why below:

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* 20. Please rank (1-10) the following items in order of importance to the quality of life in Elba Township, with 1 being the most important and 10 being the least important:

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* 21. Additional Comments: