Franklinton Comprehensive Land Use Plan Survey Question Title * 1. Please select the description that most closely applies to you: I reside in Franklinton I own a business in Franklinton I work in Franklinton I am from Franklinton but currently reside elsewhere I frequently visit Franklinton I live near Franklinton in the Franklinton zip code I live in another Town in Franklin County Question Title * 2. How old are you? Younger than 18 18-28 29-39 40-55 56-67 67+ Question Title * 3. Do you have children? Yes - 1 child Yes - 2 children Yes - 3 or more children No children Question Title * 4. What is your marital status? Single Married Divorced Separated Prefer not to say Question Title * 5. What is your gender? Male Female Prefer not to say Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. Which race/ethnicity best describes you? (Please choose only one.) American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian / Pacific Islander Black or African American Hispanic White / Caucasian Prefer not to answer Multiple ethnicity / Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. If you reside in Franklinton how long have you lived in Town? Less than one year 1-3 years 4-6 years Greater than 6 years I do not reside in Franklinton Question Title * 8. What is the highest level of education that you have completed? High School Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctorate No schooling completed Prefer not to say Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. Do you work at a job in Franklin County? Yes No Not currently in the workforce Question Title * 10. Do you work at a job outside of Franklin County? Yes No Not currently in the workforce Question Title * 11. What is your typical commute time to your place of employment (if applicable)? Less than 5 minutes 5-10 minutes 10-20 minutes 20-30 minutes Greater than 30 minutes Not applicable Question Title * 12. Do you currently utilize any form of public transit during your commute or when running errands throughout the week? Yes No Question Title * 13. Which forms of public transit would you utilize if they were available in Franklinton? Bus Passenger train Ride share service Bike rental Scooter rental Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Park and ride lots Other (please specify) Question Title * 14. How many times per week do you typically visit Downtown Franklinton? I rarely visit 1-2 times 2-3 times 4-5 times More than 5 times per week Question Title * 15. What types of businesses are we missing in Downtown Franklinton? Doctors office Bank Pet store/pet supplies Gym Dance studio General store/hardware store Grocery store Hotel/lodging Dentist Daycare Play space for kids Other (please specify) Question Title * 16. How often do you utilize the existing sidewalk network in Franklinton? Daily Occasionally Very Rarely Never because of gaps in the sidewalk network Never because of the condition of sidewalks in the network Question Title * 17. What types of businesses are we missing in our commercial shopping center areas? Additional grocery store options Hardware stores Medical services Fast food restaurants Banks Sit down restaurants Big box retail Other (please specify) Question Title * 18. When you shop for groceries do you typically shop in Franklinton? Yes No Question Title * 19. Are you supportive of mixed-use development projects that include a medium to high density mix of residential and commercial uses? Yes No Question Title * 20. Where should mixed-use development projects be located in Franklinton? Wherever sufficient land exists Along main transportation corridors Along NC 56 Along US 1 I am not supportive of mixed-use developments Other (please specify) Question Title * 21. Should duplex’s (two connected residential units) be allowed in established single family zoning areas of the Town? Yes No Yes on a case by case basis Question Title * 22. What is the maximum height (of residential development that you would be supportive of? 2 stories 3 stories 4 stories 5 stories 6 stories 7 stories 8 or more stories Question Title * 23. What is the maximum height of commercial development that you would be supportive of in Franklinton? 2 stories 3 stories 4 stories 5 stories 6 stories 7 stories 8 stories or more Question Title * 24. What should be the minimum lot size for residential development in the Town of Franklinton? 1/10th of an acre 1/4 of an acre 1/2 an acre 1 acre 1 acre or more Less than a tenth of an acre I am happy with the current standards Question Title * 25. How would you describe your level of satisfaction with the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) (zoning ordinances) for the Town of Franklinton? Highly satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Highly dissatisfied Question Title * 26. Should the Town of Franklinton have a Stormwater Ordinance that regulates the retention, storage, and pre-treatment of stormwater? Yes No Question Title * 27. What types of residential development would you like to see within the Town of Franklinton? (Select all types that you would like to see) Single Family Residential Duplexes Townhouses Condos Apartments Mobile home parks Senior housing developments Nursing homes Question Title * 28. What types of economic development would you like to see in Franklinton? Biotechnology companies Metal fabrication Manufacturing Textile production Product assembly Pharmaceutical companies Tech companies/ software companies Mining/mineral extraction Materials plants - asphalt, concrete, etc. Tourism and hospitality spaces Research - medical, technology Higher education Aerospace Medical center/hospital Other (please specify) Question Title * 29. Are you in favor of the Franklinton Southern Bypass which would alleviate traffic congestion on NC 56 through diverting traffic onto a southern bypass that would connect to US 1? Yes No Question Title * 30. What aspects of our community do you value the most? Question Title * 31. What aspects of our community do you value the least? Question Title * 32. What are the biggest challenges that Franklinton currently faces? Question Title * 33. What community resources and amenities should Franklinton invest in? (Please select all that apply) Additional parks and open space Multi-use rail trails Athletic fields Community Center Indoor athletic facilities Performing Arts Center Playgrounds Additional sidewalks Community pool Nature preserves Cultural arts center Senior services Public transportation Historic preservation Other (please specify) Question Title * 34. Are you supportive of the S-line Raleigh to Richmond High Speed Passenger Rail Project? Yes Yes but only if Franklinton gets a Passenger Rail Station Yes but only if the project includes commuter rail with a commuter rail station in Franklinton is included No Question Title * 35. When visiting Downtown Franklinton how do you typically get there? I drive I walk I ride my bike I use a rideshare application (Uber,Lyft,etc.) I use the KARTS public transit system I don’t visit Downtown Franklinton Question Title * 36. If you recently relocated to the Town of Franklinton what factors influenced your decision to move here? If you have lived in Franklinton for some time what factors have influenced your decision to stay here? Question Title * 37. How often do you attend the Town’s Special Events throughout the year? I try to attend every event I attend most events I sometimes attend I rarely attend I never attend Question Title * 38. Are you supportive of the Franklinton to Novonesis Rail Trail Project? Yes No Question Title * 39. Which amenities should developers of major subdivision projects be required to provide? (Please choose three) Park space Playgrounds Multi-use trails/greenways Nature trails Pools/clubhouse space for residents Road improvements Sidewalks Athletic fields Public safety space - new fire stations, police departments, etc. Other (please specify) Question Title * 40. What are the most significant environmental issues that you would like Town leaders to address and/or plan for in Franklinton? Air quality Water quality Lack of habitat Stream quality Stormwater runoff quality Noise pollution Light pollution Litter Groundwater contamination Other (please specify) Question Title * 41. What is your view of vehicle traffic levels in Franklinton? Too much traffic congestion Traffic is getting worse but still at acceptable levels Neutral view of traffic Traffic is not a problem Question Title * 42. Are there any areas in Franklinton that you feel are particularly vulnerable to flooding or other impacts from natural disasters? Please describe the location, address, previous flooding occurrences, etc. Question Title * 43. What should be the top three focus areas for the Franklinton Police Department? Speed enforcement Stop sign enforcement Noise ordinance enforcement Drug interdiction Addressing gangs Drunk driving/impaired driving enforcement Community policing Business checks Neighborhood patrols Other (please specify) Question Title * 44. Are you satisfied with the level of EMS coverage and response times of EMS in Franklinton? Yes No Not sure N/A Question Title * 45. Are you satisfied with the level of law enforcement coverage in Franklinton? Yes No Not sure N/A Question Title * 46. What is your level of familiarity with the Town’s current Land Use Plan, Unified Development Ordinance, or Transportation Plan? Not familiar at all Looked at it once or twice Use these documents regularly Very familiar with these documents Question Title * 47. Are you satisfied with the level of fire department coverage in Franklinton? Yes No Not sure N/A Question Title * 48. Should the Town of Franklinton create a Historic Landmark Commission and a Historic District? Yes No Question Title * 49. What should be the top funding priority for the Town of Franklinton? Repairing streets and sidewalks Public safety - Law Enforcement Parks, greenways, open spaces Parks and recreation programming - youth sports Future transportation infrastructure- Franklinton Southern Bypass Future transportation infrastructure - Passenger Rail Station Downtown Revitalization Community Center, Cultural Arts Center, Performing Arts Center Other (please specify) Question Title * 50. Are there any aspects of the current Land Use Plan that you would like to see included in the new Comprehensive Land Use Plan? If yes please describe the aspects of the plan. Question Title * 51. If you had to write a one to two sentence mission statement for what the Town of Franklinton should strive to be in the next 20 years what would that statement be? Question Title * 52. When describing Franklinton to someone who hasn’t been here before what adjectives would you use to describe our Town? Question Title * 53. In the next 20 years what would be the ideal population size for the Town of Franklinton? 3,000 (stay the same) 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000+ Question Title * 54. What community, cultural, or recreational resources or amenities does Franklinton need the most? Question Title * 55. As we work on the development of the new Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the Town of Franklinton what do you want Town leaders to know? What issues are most important to you? Done