Lamar County Comprehensive Plan Survey (saved over) Question Title * 1. What is your age? Under 18 18-24 25-44 45-54 55-64 65 or older No comment OK Question Title * 2. Where in the County do you live? City of Hattiesburg City of Lumberton City of Purvis Town of Sumrall Unincorporated Area I do not live in the County, but I own property in the County OK Question Title * 3. How long have you lived in Lamar County? 0-5 years 6-10 years 11-15 years 16-20 years 21+ years OK Question Title * 4. What are the three greatest strengths of Lamar County? 1. 2. 3. OK Question Title * 5. What is the greatest challenge facing Lamar County that the County should plan for in the next 20 years? OK Question Title * 6. In one sentence, describe your vision for the County or how you would like for Lamar County to be identified in 2039? OK Question Title * 7. When planning for future residential development, should the County place more emphasis on: Low density residential for single-family housing A mix of Low Density and Medium Density housing Higher density housing Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 8. How would you rate the overall current condition of the existing housing stock in the County? Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor Uncertain Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor Uncertain OK Question Title * 9. What type(s) of specific businesses or services would you like to see in Lamar County? OK Question Title * 10. When planning for future industrial development, where should the County plan for this land use? OK Question Title * 11. If you moved to Lamar County from another community, why did you select Lamar County as your new home? Affordability Accessible transportation system Friendly/welcoming community Growing community Close to family in the community Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 12. Please identify any transportation safety concerns or areas in the roadways which need to be addressed. Please describe the location and the type of concern. OK Question Title * 13. Are all areas in the County adequately served by parks? Yes Uncertain No. Please describe the location in which a park is needed. OK Question Title * 14. What outdoor park facilities would add to the quality of life in Lamar County? Please select your 3 top choices. Baseball fields Tennis Courts Enclosed Shelter for Restrooms Playground equipment Sportsplex Soccer fields Volleyball courts Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 15. What healthcare facility/services do you use in Lamar County? Primary Care Doctor Specialty Care Doctor Dentist Emergency Medical Treatment Hospital Care Long-Term Care or Nursing Home Pharmacy None of the above OK Question Title * 16. How would you rate the dependability and quality of the following utilities: Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor Sewer: Sewer: Excellent Sewer: Very Good Sewer: Good Sewer: Fair Sewer: Poor Storm Sewer: Storm Sewer: Excellent Storm Sewer: Very Good Storm Sewer: Good Storm Sewer: Fair Storm Sewer: Poor Telecommunications: Telecommunications: Excellent Telecommunications: Very Good Telecommunications: Good Telecommunications: Fair Telecommunications: Poor OK Question Title * 17. How would you rate the level of service to our citizens provided by the Lamar County Sheriff Department? Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor OK Question Title * 18. How would you rate the frequency of the Lamar County Sheriff Department patrolling your neighborhood? Too Often Very Frequently Frequently Occasionally Rarely Very Rarely No Opinion Too Often Very Frequently Frequently Occasionally Rarely Very Rarely No Opinion Comments: OK Question Title * 19. Do you feel the Lamar County Sheriff Department does a good job in keeping Lamar County a safe place to live and raise a family? Strongly agree Agree Not sure Disagree Strongly disagree No opinion Strongly agree Agree Not sure Disagree Strongly disagree No opinion Comments: OK Question Title * 20. What is your highest priority for the future growth of Lamar County? Residential Growth Commercial/Retail Growth Industrial Growth No Growth Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 21. Please provide any additional comments which you feel will proactively assist Lamar County in planning for the next 25 years. OK Question Title * 22. What is the one major improvement or change you would like to see in Lamar County in the next five years? OK FINISHED