Chualar Community Plan Survey

Chualar seeks your input for a Community Plan to guide future improvements and development. “Land use” refers to how different areas of the community—such as residential neighborhoods, businesses, and parks —are arranged and used. This plan will help set priorities for land use, growth, housing, transportation, local businesses, parks, schools, and the environment over the next several years

How to complete this survey:
Read each question and select the answer that best matches your thoughts or experience.

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* 1. Does Chualar have the following features, and are they strengths for the community? Rate each from 1 (“Not Present”) to 5 (“Major Strength”).

	1 Not Present	2 Not a Strength	3 Minor Strength	4 Moderate Strength	5 Major Strength
Rural setting	Rural setting 1 Not Present	Rural setting 2 Not a Strength	Rural setting 3 Minor Strength	Rural setting 4 Moderate Strength	Rural setting 5 Major Strength
Quality schools	Quality schools 1 Not Present	Quality schools 2 Not a Strength	Quality schools 3 Minor Strength	Quality schools 4 Moderate Strength	Quality schools 5 Major Strength
Quiet neighborhoods	Quiet neighborhoods 1 Not Present	Quiet neighborhoods 2 Not a Strength	Quiet neighborhoods 3 Minor Strength	Quiet neighborhoods 4 Moderate Strength	Quiet neighborhoods 5 Major Strength
Low crime	Low crime 1 Not Present	Low crime 2 Not a Strength	Low crime 3 Minor Strength	Low crime 4 Moderate Strength	Low crime 5 Major Strength
Local businesses and job opportunities	Local businesses and job opportunities 1 Not Present	Local businesses and job opportunities 2 Not a Strength	Local businesses and job opportunities 3 Minor Strength	Local businesses and job opportunities 4 Moderate Strength	Local businesses and job opportunities 5 Major Strength
Parks, open space, recreation, trails	Parks, open space, recreation, trails 1 Not Present	Parks, open space, recreation, trails 2 Not a Strength	Parks, open space, recreation, trails 3 Minor Strength	Parks, open space, recreation, trails 4 Moderate Strength	Parks, open space, recreation, trails 5 Major Strength
Affordable cost of living/housing	Affordable cost of living/housing 1 Not Present	Affordable cost of living/housing 2 Not a Strength	Affordable cost of living/housing 3 Minor Strength	Affordable cost of living/housing 4 Moderate Strength	Affordable cost of living/housing 5 Major Strength
Community events and engagement	Community events and engagement 1 Not Present	Community events and engagement 2 Not a Strength	Community events and engagement 3 Minor Strength	Community events and engagement 4 Moderate Strength	Community events and engagement 5 Major Strength
Transit access	Transit access 1 Not Present	Transit access 2 Not a Strength	Transit access 3 Minor Strength	Transit access 4 Moderate Strength	Transit access 5 Major Strength
Commute times	Commute times 1 Not Present	Commute times 2 Not a Strength	Commute times 3 Minor Strength	Commute times 4 Moderate Strength	Commute times 5 Major Strength
Parking availability and ease of walking/biking	Parking availability and ease of walking/biking 1 Not Present	Parking availability and ease of walking/biking 2 Not a Strength	Parking availability and ease of walking/biking 3 Minor Strength	Parking availability and ease of walking/biking 4 Moderate Strength	Parking availability and ease of walking/biking 5 Major Strength
Access to medical services	Access to medical services 1 Not Present	Access to medical services 2 Not a Strength	Access to medical services 3 Minor Strength	Access to medical services 4 Moderate Strength	Access to medical services 5 Major Strength
Road/traffic safety and street maintenance	Road/traffic safety and street maintenance 1 Not Present	Road/traffic safety and street maintenance 2 Not a Strength	Road/traffic safety and street maintenance 3 Minor Strength	Road/traffic safety and street maintenance 4 Moderate Strength	Road/traffic safety and street maintenance 5 Major Strength

Other (please describe)

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* 2. How connected do you feel to other people in Chualar?

Not at all

Slightly connected

Somewhat connected

Connected

Very connected

Not at all

Slightly connected

Somewhat connected

Connected

Very connected

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* 3. How important should each of the following locations be for future retail growth in Chualar, such as grocery stores, restaurants, shops, etc.? Rate each from 1 (“Not Important”) to 5 (“Very Important”).

	1 Not Important	2 Slightly Important	3 Moderately Important	4 Important	5 Very Important
Grant Street	Grant Street 1 Not Important	Grant Street 2 Slightly Important	Grant Street 3 Moderately Important	Grant Street 4 Important	Grant Street 5 Very Important
Main Street	Main Street 1 Not Important	Main Street 2 Slightly Important	Main Street 3 Moderately Important	Main Street 4 Important	Main Street 5 Very Important
Near residential neighborhoods	Near residential neighborhoods 1 Not Important	Near residential neighborhoods 2 Slightly Important	Near residential neighborhoods 3 Moderately Important	Near residential neighborhoods 4 Important	Near residential neighborhoods 5 Very Important
Future Growth Area	Future Growth Area 1 Not Important	Future Growth Area 2 Slightly Important	Future Growth Area 3 Moderately Important	Future Growth Area 4 Important	Future Growth Area 5 Very Important

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How important are each of these housing options for Chualar’s future? Rate each from 1 (“Not Important”) to 5 (“Very Important”).

	1 Not Important	2 Slightly Important	3 Moderately Important	4 Important	5 Very Important
Single-family homes	Single-family homes 1 Not Important	Single-family homes 2 Slightly Important	Single-family homes 3 Moderately Important	Single-family homes 4 Important	Single-family homes 5 Very Important
Condominiums or Townhomes	Condominiums or Townhomes 1 Not Important	Condominiums or Townhomes 2 Slightly Important	Condominiums or Townhomes 3 Moderately Important	Condominiums or Townhomes 4 Important	Condominiums or Townhomes 5 Very Important
Duplex/Attached Housing Units	Duplex/Attached Housing Units 1 Not Important	Duplex/Attached Housing Units 2 Slightly Important	Duplex/Attached Housing Units 3 Moderately Important	Duplex/Attached Housing Units 4 Important	Duplex/Attached Housing Units 5 Very Important
Apartment rentals	Apartment rentals 1 Not Important	Apartment rentals 2 Slightly Important	Apartment rentals 3 Moderately Important	Apartment rentals 4 Important	Apartment rentals 5 Very Important
Supportive housing for retired and senior citizens	Supportive housing for retired and senior citizens 1 Not Important	Supportive housing for retired and senior citizens 2 Slightly Important	Supportive housing for retired and senior citizens 3 Moderately Important	Supportive housing for retired and senior citizens 4 Important	Supportive housing for retired and senior citizens 5 Very Important
Transitional or supportive housing for people looking to transition from homelessness	Transitional or supportive housing for people looking to transition from homelessness 1 Not Important	Transitional or supportive housing for people looking to transition from homelessness 2 Slightly Important	Transitional or supportive housing for people looking to transition from homelessness 3 Moderately Important	Transitional or supportive housing for people looking to transition from homelessness 4 Important	Transitional or supportive housing for people looking to transition from homelessness 5 Very Important
Temporary Emergency Shelters for those experiencing homelessness	Temporary Emergency Shelters for those experiencing homelessness 1 Not Important	Temporary Emergency Shelters for those experiencing homelessness 2 Slightly Important	Temporary Emergency Shelters for those experiencing homelessness 3 Moderately Important	Temporary Emergency Shelters for those experiencing homelessness 4 Important	Temporary Emergency Shelters for those experiencing homelessness 5 Very Important
Adding units to existing single-family properties (e.g., granny flat, in‐law unit)	Adding units to existing single-family properties (e.g., granny flat, in‐law unit) 1 Not Important	Adding units to existing single-family properties (e.g., granny flat, in‐law unit) 2 Slightly Important	Adding units to existing single-family properties (e.g., granny flat, in‐law unit) 3 Moderately Important	Adding units to existing single-family properties (e.g., granny flat, in‐law unit) 4 Important	Adding units to existing single-family properties (e.g., granny flat, in‐law unit) 5 Very Important
Housing for agricultural workers and other low‐income seasonal employees	Housing for agricultural workers and other low‐income seasonal employees 1 Not Important	Housing for agricultural workers and other low‐income seasonal employees 2 Slightly Important	Housing for agricultural workers and other low‐income seasonal employees 3 Moderately Important	Housing for agricultural workers and other low‐income seasonal employees 4 Important	Housing for agricultural workers and other low‐income seasonal employees 5 Very Important

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How important are the following park and open space improvements? Rate each from 1 (“Not Important”) to 5 (“Very Important”).

	1 Not Important	2 Slightly Important	3 Moderately Important	4 Important	5 Very Important
New playgrounds or sports fields	New playgrounds or sports fields 1 Not Important	New playgrounds or sports fields 2 Slightly Important	New playgrounds or sports fields 3 Moderately Important	New playgrounds or sports fields 4 Important	New playgrounds or sports fields 5 Very Important
Nature parks, trails, or walking paths	Nature parks, trails, or walking paths 1 Not Important	Nature parks, trails, or walking paths 2 Slightly Important	Nature parks, trails, or walking paths 3 Moderately Important	Nature parks, trails, or walking paths 4 Important	Nature parks, trails, or walking paths 5 Very Important
Community event or meeting spaces	Community event or meeting spaces 1 Not Important	Community event or meeting spaces 2 Slightly Important	Community event or meeting spaces 3 Moderately Important	Community event or meeting spaces 4 Important	Community event or meeting spaces 5 Very Important
More shade or trees	More shade or trees 1 Not Important	More shade or trees 2 Slightly Important	More shade or trees 3 Moderately Important	More shade or trees 4 Important	More shade or trees 5 Very Important
Recreation programming and activities	Recreation programming and activities 1 Not Important	Recreation programming and activities 2 Slightly Important	Recreation programming and activities 3 Moderately Important	Recreation programming and activities 4 Important	Recreation programming and activities 5 Very Important

Other (please specify)

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* 6. How important are these transportation, environment, and parking improvements for Chualar? Rate each from 1 (“Not Important”) to 5 (“Very Important”).

	1 - Not Important	2 - Slightly Important	3 - Moderately Important	4 - Important	5 - Very Important
Safer sidewalks and crosswalks	Safer sidewalks and crosswalks 1 - Not Important	Safer sidewalks and crosswalks 2 - Slightly Important	Safer sidewalks and crosswalks 3 - Moderately Important	Safer sidewalks and crosswalks 4 - Important	Safer sidewalks and crosswalks 5 - Very Important
More bike lanes or trails	More bike lanes or trails 1 - Not Important	More bike lanes or trails 2 - Slightly Important	More bike lanes or trails 3 - Moderately Important	More bike lanes or trails 4 - Important	More bike lanes or trails 5 - Very Important
Safer streets near schools	Safer streets near schools 1 - Not Important	Safer streets near schools 2 - Slightly Important	Safer streets near schools 3 - Moderately Important	Safer streets near schools 4 - Important	Safer streets near schools 5 - Very Important
Better-maintained roads/drainage	Better-maintained roads/drainage 1 - Not Important	Better-maintained roads/drainage 2 - Slightly Important	Better-maintained roads/drainage 3 - Moderately Important	Better-maintained roads/drainage 4 - Important	Better-maintained roads/drainage 5 - Very Important
More public parking	More public parking 1 - Not Important	More public parking 2 - Slightly Important	More public parking 3 - Moderately Important	More public parking 4 - Important	More public parking 5 - Very Important
Pedestrian-friendly Main Street	Pedestrian-friendly Main Street 1 - Not Important	Pedestrian-friendly Main Street 2 - Slightly Important	Pedestrian-friendly Main Street 3 - Moderately Important	Pedestrian-friendly Main Street 4 - Important	Pedestrian-friendly Main Street 5 - Very Important
Accessible streets for wheelchairs, strollers, etc.	Accessible streets for wheelchairs, strollers, etc. 1 - Not Important	Accessible streets for wheelchairs, strollers, etc. 2 - Slightly Important	Accessible streets for wheelchairs, strollers, etc. 3 - Moderately Important	Accessible streets for wheelchairs, strollers, etc. 4 - Important	Accessible streets for wheelchairs, strollers, etc. 5 - Very Important
Reduce the impact of Semi trucks on neighborhoods	Reduce the impact of Semi trucks on neighborhoods 1 - Not Important	Reduce the impact of Semi trucks on neighborhoods 2 - Slightly Important	Reduce the impact of Semi trucks on neighborhoods 3 - Moderately Important	Reduce the impact of Semi trucks on neighborhoods 4 - Important	Reduce the impact of Semi trucks on neighborhoods 5 - Very Important
Motorized vehicle speed reduction	Motorized vehicle speed reduction 1 - Not Important	Motorized vehicle speed reduction 2 - Slightly Important	Motorized vehicle speed reduction 3 - Moderately Important	Motorized vehicle speed reduction 4 - Important	Motorized vehicle speed reduction 5 - Very Important

Other (please specify)

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* 7. In your opinion, how much should Chualar grow in the future?

Stay the same size

Grow a little (mainly housing or jobs within the current area)

Grow moderately (extend boundaries slightly)

Grow significantly (expand to support new neighborhoods and businesses)

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* 8. How important should each of the following considerations be for determining how Chualar could expand and grow? Rate each from 1 (“Not Important”) to 5 (“Very Important”).

	1 Not Important	2 Slightly Important	3 Moderately Important	4 Important	5 Very Important
Preserving productive agricultural land	Preserving productive agricultural land 1 Not Important	Preserving productive agricultural land 2 Slightly Important	Preserving productive agricultural land 3 Moderately Important	Preserving productive agricultural land 4 Important	Preserving productive agricultural land 5 Very Important
Minimizing exposure to flood hazards	Minimizing exposure to flood hazards 1 Not Important	Minimizing exposure to flood hazards 2 Slightly Important	Minimizing exposure to flood hazards 3 Moderately Important	Minimizing exposure to flood hazards 4 Important	Minimizing exposure to flood hazards 5 Very Important
Minimizing exposure to freeway related noise and air contaminants	Minimizing exposure to freeway related noise and air contaminants 1 Not Important	Minimizing exposure to freeway related noise and air contaminants 2 Slightly Important	Minimizing exposure to freeway related noise and air contaminants 3 Moderately Important	Minimizing exposure to freeway related noise and air contaminants 4 Important	Minimizing exposure to freeway related noise and air contaminants 5 Very Important
Minimizing exposure to agricultural pesticides and chemicals	Minimizing exposure to agricultural pesticides and chemicals 1 Not Important	Minimizing exposure to agricultural pesticides and chemicals 2 Slightly Important	Minimizing exposure to agricultural pesticides and chemicals 3 Moderately Important	Minimizing exposure to agricultural pesticides and chemicals 4 Important	Minimizing exposure to agricultural pesticides and chemicals 5 Very Important
Traffic circulation (truck routes, location of access roads, etc.)	Traffic circulation (truck routes, location of access roads, etc.) 1 Not Important	Traffic circulation (truck routes, location of access roads, etc.) 2 Slightly Important	Traffic circulation (truck routes, location of access roads, etc.) 3 Moderately Important	Traffic circulation (truck routes, location of access roads, etc.) 4 Important	Traffic circulation (truck routes, location of access roads, etc.) 5 Very Important
Urban connectivity (ensuring new development is contiguous with heart of Chualar, rather than across Highway 101)	Urban connectivity (ensuring new development is contiguous with heart of Chualar, rather than across Highway 101) 1 Not Important	Urban connectivity (ensuring new development is contiguous with heart of Chualar, rather than across Highway 101) 2 Slightly Important	Urban connectivity (ensuring new development is contiguous with heart of Chualar, rather than across Highway 101) 3 Moderately Important	Urban connectivity (ensuring new development is contiguous with heart of Chualar, rather than across Highway 101) 4 Important	Urban connectivity (ensuring new development is contiguous with heart of Chualar, rather than across Highway 101) 5 Very Important
Mobility (ensuring pedestrian and bicycle access between existing community areas and new development)	Mobility (ensuring pedestrian and bicycle access between existing community areas and new development) 1 Not Important	Mobility (ensuring pedestrian and bicycle access between existing community areas and new development) 2 Slightly Important	Mobility (ensuring pedestrian and bicycle access between existing community areas and new development) 3 Moderately Important	Mobility (ensuring pedestrian and bicycle access between existing community areas and new development) 4 Important	Mobility (ensuring pedestrian and bicycle access between existing community areas and new development) 5 Very Important

Other (please specify)

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* 9. How long have you lived in Chualar?

Less than 1 year

1–5 years

6–10 years

Over 10 years

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* 10. What is your age group?

Under 18

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65 or older

Stay Involved and Get Updates

Chualar’s Community Plan process will include public meetings, community workshops, and other ways to participate. Everyone will have the chance to help shape the vision, review draft ideas, and provide input as the plan develops.

The County of Monterey will be hosting the first community walking audit through the Chualar community as part of outreach and engagement efforts for the Chualar Community Plan process. Join us for the Chualar Community Walking Audit on January 16, 2026, from 3:00–5:00 PM, starting at the Chualar Fire Station.
Learn more about the project and see updates anytime:Chualar Community Plan – Monterey County
Watch for news about meetings, workshops, and opportunities to get involved posted on the County website and in the community.

Thank you for making your voice heard. Your participation will help build a strong, connected, and vibrant future for Chualar!

To receive updates or find out about upcoming events, provide your email and/or phone number at the end of this survey.

Chualar Community Plan Survey

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* 1. Does Chualar have the following features, and are they strengths for the community? Rate each from 1 (“Not Present”) to 5 (“Major Strength”).

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* 2. How connected do you feel to other people in Chualar?

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* 3. How important should each of the following locations be for future retail growth in Chualar, such as grocery stores, restaurants, shops, etc.? Rate each from 1 (“Not Important”) to 5 (“Very Important”).

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* 4. How important are each of these housing options for Chualar’s future? Rate each from 1 (“Not Important”) to 5 (“Very Important”).

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* 5. How important are the following park and open space improvements? Rate each from 1 (“Not Important”) to 5 (“Very Important”).

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* 6. How important are these transportation, environment, and parking improvements for Chualar? Rate each from 1 (“Not Important”) to 5 (“Very Important”).

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* 7. In your opinion, how much should Chualar grow in the future?

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* 8. How important should each of the following considerations be for determining how Chualar could expand and grow? Rate each from 1 (“Not Important”) to 5 (“Very Important”).

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* 9. How long have you lived in Chualar?

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* 10. What is your age group?

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* 11. Name:

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* 12. Email:

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* 13. Mobile Phone Number: