Leicester Zoning Survey

Thank you for taking the time to fill out this important survey. The Town of Leicester, with assistance from the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission, is researching recommendations to update the Town of Leicester Zoning Bylaws. The Zoning Bylaws provide guidelines for development that aim to protect the health, safety, and welfare of people in town. They also seek to preserve the character of the town and conserve open space. The Zoning Bylaws can be seen using this link. Leicester Zoning Bylaws
By taking this survey, you will be providing valuable context to help this project along. Any information provided herein is completely anonymous. Please know that we value the comments from all and truly appreciate your input.

1.Help us understand who is taking this survey. (Select all that apply)

Resident of Leicester

Business owner in Leicester

Work or volunteer in Leicester

3.What is your experience with the Town of Leicester Zoning Bylaws? (Select all that apply)

I use them on a regular basis for my job.

I have used them in the process of obtaining a building permit for my home or business.

I have never used them, but I am familiar with what they are.

I had never heard of them until this survey.

Other experience not listed (please describe)

4.What would you like to see the updated Zoning Bylaws do? (Select all that apply)

Encourage business development

Encourage residential development

Encourage affordable residential development

Protect against types of development that are not compatible with the town

Allow for smaller residential lots

Allow for commercial and residential used to be built on the same site ("mixed-use")

Protect open space

I do not think they need to be changed at all

Other (please describe)