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Town of Capon Bridge Zoning Update – Public Survey
1.
Which best describes you?
Town resident (primary home)
Town property owner (not primary home)
Town business owner/operator
Live outside Town, but work/own property/shop in Town
2.
How long have you lived in or owned property in/near Capon Bridge?
Less than 1 year
1–5 years
6–15 years
16+ years
3.
How important is it to keep Capon Bridge’s “small-town” character as development changes over time?
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
5 stars
4.
Where should the Town focus any future growth or redevelopment? Select up to two.
Existing “Rt 50 Main Street” / core area
Along School Street
Other
Minimal new growth anywhere; focus on maintaining what exists
5.
What types of land uses feel most important to protect from incompatible development?
6.
Which approach best matches your preference for short-term rentals (AirBnB, VRBO, Etc) in Town?
Allowed by right everywhere, with basic safety/parking rules, but no other limits
Allowed only in certain areas or with spacing/limits
Allowed everywhere with a saturation cap
Not allowed in Town
7.
How much do you think short-term rentals affect long-term housing availability in/near Town?
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
5 stars
8.
If Short Term Rentals are allowed, what standards matter most? Examples: parking, noise, occupancy limits, owner-occupancy, trash, local contact person.
9.
Which housing types should be easier to allow in Town (where appropriate)?
Mostly single-family homes
Mix of single-family and small multi-unit buildings (duplex/4-plex)
Include senior housing/assisted living as an allowed use in appropriate areas
Not sure / need more information
10.
How important is it to expand housing options for seniors and people with disabilities in/near Town?
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
5 stars
11.
If the Town updates zoning to allow more housing in some places, what is your biggest concern?
12.
Which new or expanded services would most improve quality of life in Town? Select up to two.
Grocery/food market
Childcare
Restaurant/café options
Entertainment/recreation options
13.
How supportive are you of allowing small, appropriately scaled new businesses in Town (in suitable areas)?
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
5 stars
14.
What types of businesses or uses do you NOT want near homes, schools, or the Town’s core areas?
15.
Which parking approach best fits Capon Bridge?
Require off-street parking for most new uses
Allow shared parking and flexible parking rules in core areas
Minimal parking rules; handle case-by-case
Not sure / need more information
16.
How important is it to have lighting standards (shielded/downward-facing) to reduce glare while improving safety?
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
5 stars
17.
How important is it to improve the look/feel of entrances (“gateways”) into Town with landscaping/signs/appearance standards?
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
5 stars
18.
How important is improving riverfront recreation and access?
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
5 stars
19.
Would you support zoning that allows a small visitor/welcome center or kiosk (if privately or publicly funded)?
Yes, in a central area
Yes, but only in limited locations
No
Not sure
20.
How important is protecting historic character or historic sites through land-use tools?
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
5 stars
21.
If a historic district or historic overlay were considered, what should it primarily regulate?
Nothing (no overlay/district)
Major exterior changes only (basic compatibility)
Demolition review / preservation focus
Not sure / need more information
22.
What is the single most important outcome you want from the zoning update?
23.
What is the biggest problem you want the zoning update to prevent?
24.
For Town of Capon Bridge Residents only: Would you attend a public input session held for Town Residents?
Yes
No