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Town of Orange
Community Survey for Master Plan
1.
Do you feel that in general, Orange is a desirable place to live and/or own property?
Yes
No
2.
How do you feel about the following specific characteristics as they relate to the Town of Orange?
Very desirable
Somewhat desirable
no opinion/ambivalent
Somewhat undesirable
Very undesirable
a. small town atmosphere
Very desirable
Somewhat desirable
no opinion/ambivalent
Somewhat undesirable
Very undesirable
b. uncrowded and quiet living conditions
Very desirable
Somewhat desirable
no opinion/ambivalent
Somewhat undesirable
Very undesirable
c. community spirit
Very desirable
Somewhat desirable
no opinion/ambivalent
Somewhat undesirable
Very undesirable
d. family and children friendly
Very desirable
Somewhat desirable
no opinion/ambivalent
Somewhat undesirable
Very undesirable
e. scenic and unpolluted environment
Very desirable
Somewhat desirable
no opinion/ambivalent
Somewhat undesirable
Very undesirable
f. rural residential character
Very desirable
Somewhat desirable
no opinion/ambivalent
Somewhat undesirable
Very undesirable
g. school system
Very desirable
Somewhat desirable
no opinion/ambivalent
Somewhat undesirable
Very undesirable
h. employment opportunities in the area
Very desirable
Somewhat desirable
no opinion/ambivalent
Somewhat undesirable
Very undesirable
i. Mount Cardigan State Forest/State Park
Very desirable
Somewhat desirable
no opinion/ambivalent
Somewhat undesirable
Very undesirable
j. low taxes
Very desirable
Somewhat desirable
no opinion/ambivalent
Somewhat undesirable
Very undesirable
k. outdoor recreation
Very desirable
Somewhat desirable
no opinion/ambivalent
Somewhat undesirable
Very undesirable
l. historic preservation
Very desirable
Somewhat desirable
no opinion/ambivalent
Somewhat undesirable
Very undesirable
Other (please specify)
3.
Which three (3) of the above (identify by letter) are, in your opinion, the most important characteristics
4.
1. Twenty years in the future, I would like Orange to have a:
a. smaller population
b. same population
c. slightly larger population
d. much larger population
5.
Which of the following types of development would you like to see Orange consist of in the future? (check any or all that apply)
a. single family residences on individual lots
b. two-family dwellings on individual lots
c. “tiny homes” (generally defined as fixed structures with a footprint of 400 square feet or less)
d. cluster housing on smaller lots with common open space preserved
e. multi-unit apartment buildings
f. home-based businesses
g. non-home-based small business (service businesses, or small retail shops for example)
h. light industrial/commercial development
Other (please specify)
6.
Do you favor special considerations to control development of the following areas, and do you feel that present ordinances and regulations are adequate for development control of the following areas?
Favor special considerations: Yes
Favor special considerations: No
Favor special considerations: uncertain
Present controls adequate: Yes
Present controls adequate: No
Present controls adequate: uncertain
a. wetlands
Favor special considerations: Yes
Favor special considerations: No
Favor special considerations: uncertain
Present controls adequate: Yes
Present controls adequate: No
Present controls adequate: uncertain
b. steep slope areas
Favor special considerations: Yes
Favor special considerations: No
Favor special considerations: uncertain
Present controls adequate: Yes
Present controls adequate: No
Present controls adequate: uncertain
c. high elevation areas
Favor special considerations: Yes
Favor special considerations: No
Favor special considerations: uncertain
Present controls adequate: Yes
Present controls adequate: No
Present controls adequate: uncertain
d. shorelines of ponds, brooks and streams
Favor special considerations: Yes
Favor special considerations: No
Favor special considerations: uncertain
Present controls adequate: Yes
Present controls adequate: No
Present controls adequate: uncertain
e. forested hillsides, hilltops and ridgelines
Favor special considerations: Yes
Favor special considerations: No
Favor special considerations: uncertain
Present controls adequate: Yes
Present controls adequate: No
Present controls adequate: uncertain
f. scenic views and vistas
Favor special considerations: Yes
Favor special considerations: No
Favor special considerations: uncertain
Present controls adequate: Yes
Present controls adequate: No
Present controls adequate: uncertain
g. floodplain areas
Favor special considerations: Yes
Favor special considerations: No
Favor special considerations: uncertain
Present controls adequate: Yes
Present controls adequate: No
Present controls adequate: uncertain
h. areas hard to service by school bus, snowplow, police, fire depart and road crews
Favor special considerations: Yes
Favor special considerations: No
Favor special considerations: uncertain
Present controls adequate: Yes
Present controls adequate: No
Present controls adequate: uncertain
i. landmarks and historical areas
Favor special considerations: Yes
Favor special considerations: No
Favor special considerations: uncertain
Present controls adequate: Yes
Present controls adequate: No
Present controls adequate: uncertain
j. wildlife habitat
Favor special considerations: Yes
Favor special considerations: No
Favor special considerations: uncertain
Present controls adequate: Yes
Present controls adequate: No
Present controls adequate: uncertain
7.
. Do you favor regulations to control the following:
Yes
No
uncertain
a. short term rentals (such as AirBnB, Vrbo, etc):
Yes
No
uncertain
b. specific time limits on occupation of RV’s/campers
Yes
No
uncertain
Are there any other areas you feel should be controlled by land use regulation(s)? (please describe)
8.
How do you rate each of the following public services?
good
fair
poor
uncertain
a. fire protection
good
fair
poor
uncertain
b. police protection
good
fair
poor
uncertain
c. ambulance service
good
fair
poor
uncertain
d. asphalt road repair and maintenance
good
fair
poor
uncertain
e. gravel road repair and maintenance
good
fair
poor
uncertain
f. snowplowing
good
fair
poor
uncertain
g. trash and recycling (Canaan Transfer Station)
good
fair
poor
uncertain
h. management of town government
good
fair
poor
uncertain
i. educational system
good
fair
poor
uncertain
j. recreation
good
fair
poor
uncertain
Comments:
9.
Which of these do you favor to promote and maintain a sense of community in Orange (check any/all that apply)
a. townwide mailings via USPS
b. townwide mailings via email
c. Interactive Text Alert System (such as “TexMyGov”)
d. more content on town website
e. periodic in-person community information meetings
f. more town-sponsored social events (such as the annual Christmas party)
Other (please specify)
10.
Are you a: (check one):
a. year-round resident and property owner
b. part-time or seasonal resident and property owner
c. resident voter, non-property owner (renter)
d. non-resident property owner
11.
How many years have you resided in Orange?
a. Less than 5 years
b. More than 5 and less than 15 years
c. More than 15 and less than 30 years
d. More than 30 years
e. Not a resident of Orange
12.
How many years have you owned property in Orange?
a. Less than 5 years
b. More than 5 and less than 15 years
c. More than 15 and less than 30 years
d. More than 30 years
e. Not a property owner in Orange
13.
In what age bracket are you? (check one)
a. under 18 years old
b. 18 - 25 years old
c. 25 – 39 years old
d. 39 – 54 years old
e. 55 – 64 years old
f. 65 – 74 years old
g. over 75 years old
14.
How many children do you have at home that are in the following categories
a. Preschool
b. Grades K-4
c. Grades 5-8
d. Grades 9-12
15.
List those special places in Orange that the town should commit to preserving for future generations:
16.
Do you have internet access? If so, what type? If no internet service, mark options a-e as No
Yes
No
a. Dial-up/DSL
Yes
No
b. Satellite
Yes
No
c. Cable
Yes
No
d. Fiber Optic
Yes
No
e. Data network/Personal hotspot
Yes
No
If you do not have high speed internet access (>25Mbs), would you like it?
Yes
No
17.
What is the town’s biggest challenge for the future?
18.
What should the town do to address this challenge?
19.
In your opinion, what should be done to improve the town?
20.
In your opinion, what should be done to improve conditions in the area where your property is located?
21.
In your opinion, what should be done to encourage more participation in town government?
22.
Please include any other comments you may have about the future of Orange
