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Waterville Periodic Update GMA Survey

The Waterville Planning and Zoning Commission have been reviewing the Town's Comprehensive Plan and regulations under the Growth Management Act. They are seeking public input into this process and invite you to complete the following short survey. Their goal is to ensure that proposed changes promote sustainable businesses that are authentic to our community. Your input is critical to this process.

You can respond to the survey two ways. The questionnaire below can be filled out and returned to Town Hall in the drop box or you can access it through the following link:

The link is also available on the Town's website: watervillewa.com. Each adult in your household may complete a survey. Please complete the survey by August 30th for the information to be included in the survey results.

The Planning and Zoning Commission meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm at Town Hall. Zoom option is available for participation. The Commission invites all residents to participate in this public process.
1.Do you live in Waterville?
2.How many blocks from downtown Waterville do you live?
3.How often do you visit a store, restaurant or business in Waterville?
4.How do you usually get to businesses in Waterville?
5.Do you own a business in Waterville?
6.Do you own a business on US 2 in Waterville?
7.Where do you work?
8.Do you think that attracting tourism is an important part of our economic future?
9.What new businesses or development do you think are most needed in downtown?
1st Choice
2nd Choice
3rd Choice
4th Choice
5th Choice
Art galleries/museums
Community spaces/ Teen Center
Entertainment/ Theater/ Gaming facility
Overnight accommodations
Office Space
Retail stores - Hardware, variety, garden, pet
Retail stores - other
Restaurants
Wine/ Beer/ Cider tasting rooms
10.Do you feel the historical nature of our downtown is an attraction?
11.What would you suggest for 1-2 items for a revitalization volunteer group effort? Please describe.
12.Would you volunteer your time and expertise in economic
revitalization efforts for Waterville
13.Please provide your name, phone number, and email address
14.Please identify your level of agreement with the following statements. I'd like to see:
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Undecided
Agree
Strongly Agree
More connection from downtown to parks, fairgrounds, RV park, and recreation
Exterior remodels/upgrades for existing buildings
Decorative elements (banners, planters, flower baskets)
Streetscape improvements (sidewalks, landscaping, lighting, benches)
Improvements to historic buildings along Locust (as catalyst for downtown revitalization)
Improvements to Central, Chelan, Locust and Popular (including the street itself, sidewalks, safe crossings, etc.)
Improvements to side streets and alleys
More neighborhood parks/ walking paths
Wayfinding signage to downtown businesses and other amenities such as parks, Fairgrounds, and Museum
More housing/ more people living along the business corridor
More downtown events (farmers market, festivals, street fairs, etc.)
Extended business hours
Better advertising and promotion of business
Improved broadband services (internet, fiber, cable)
15.Should regulations for residential uses in downtown be relaxed? [Currently, residential uses are limited to second floor and above and fifty percent of the ground floor.
16.Would you like to see Waterville grow?
17.If you would like to see the Town grow, what kind of growth?
Thank YOU!