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Peachland Citizen's Survey 2025

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!

Thank you for participating in the District of Peachland’s 2025 Citizens Survey. The survey will gather your feedback about our programs and services, help us understand your priorities for allocating District resources and budgets, and gather your input regarding Council’s strategic priorities and key issues for Peachland.

This survey is estimated to take 20 minutes to complete.
1.Taking all things into consideration, how would you rate your overall quality of life in the District of Peachland?
2.Check the option that shows how important the following community topics are to you.
Low Importance
Medium Importance
High Importance
No Opinion
Growth Management
Downtown revitalization
Preserving agricultural land
Affordable and attainable housing options
Higher density, multifamily development downtown
Improving roads, sidewalks and streetlights
Improving water services
Improving sewer services
Providing more parkland, trails and open spaces
Protecting environmentally sensitive areas
Improving energy and water conservation
Highway 97 safety improvements
Providing amenities that appeal to families
Providing amenities that appeal to seniors
Mitigating impacts from Climate Change
Economic development/business support
3.The District of Peachland had a growth rate of .3% in 2023 (BC Statistics). In the next 5 to 10 years, what level of population growth do you prefer?
4.Do you think there are enough housing options in Peachland?
Yes
No
No opinion
Accessible housing
Affordable housing
Garden Suites
Multi-family housing ie: townhouse, apartment
Rental housing
Secondary suites
Seniors supportive housing
Single family housing
5.Please indicate your level of support for more housing development in your neighbourhood if it would help minimize property tax increases.
6.In general, how would you rate the overall level of service provided by the District of Peachland?
7.How often do you notice an RCMP presence in the community?
8.What is your main mode of transportation?
9.Based on this map, in which neighbourhood in Peachland do you live?Peachland Neighbourhood Map 2024
10.Please indicate the location of your employment.
11.How many vehicles are owned by your household?
12.How long have you lived or owned property in Peachland?
13.How often do you ride a bike in Peachland?
14.How often do you walk for recreation in Peachland?
15.How often do you use transit within or to and from Peachland?
16.Do you own an electric car, a plug-in hybrid car or an electric bike?
17.Does the District have adequate public electric car charging facilities?
18.In the past year, what community events have you attended or participated in? (Multiple answers accepted)
19.How do you prefer to receive information from the District? (Multiple answers accepted)
20.Please Indicate how you rate the District at keeping you informed about news, events and programs.
21.Do you have enough opportunity to tell Peachland Council your opinion?
22.How would you like to provide your opinion to Council? (Multiple answers accepted)
23.Indicate the initiatives you would support Council pursuing. (Multiple answers accepted)
24.In the Strategic Priority of FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:
• Add communications/grants staff • Research new municipal revenue streams • DCC Bylaw review • Lobby other levels of government for funding • Create a
reserves policy • Invest in asset management • Diversify the tax base • Create tax for vacation rentals • Transit service review

Council is...
25.In the Strategic Priority of VIBRANT DOWNTOWN:
• Revise downtown strategy • Streamline development application processes • Encourage downtown revitalization collaboration • Encourage mixed use downtown • Transportation demand management study • Connect downtown to other areas

Council is...
26.In the Strategic Priority of INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS:
• Sewer infrastructure expansion • Roads and sidewalks improved • Complete Turner Park Phase I • Property acquisition strategy • Construct a new fire hall
• Sanderson Park improvements • Planning for City Hall relocation • Asset management • Multi-use transportation planning, watch for grants • Plan for sports field improvements

Council is...
27.In the Strategic Priority of GOOD GOVERNANCE:
• Sewer • Community engagement/annual town hall meeting • Fiscal responsibility • Develop partnerships with other governments • Protection of the watershed • Review Official Community Plan • Be environmental stewards and prepare for climate change • Pursue grant funding for Child Care Strategy • Review
existing committees

Council is...
28.In the Strategic Priority of INCREASE HOUSING CHOICE:
• Update Housing Strategy • Update short-term rental policy • Increase opportunities for gentle density • Consider pre-zoning, density bonuses to promote mixed development downtown • Create a housing fund • Consider land use amendments that increase housing choice and incentives for rental housing

Council is...
29.What suggestions for Highway 97 through Peachland do you support?
(Multiple answers accepted)
30.How SATISFIED are you with the following District services?
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Unsatisfied
Very Unsatisfied
Economic Development
Tourism Promotion
Growth & Development Planning
District of Peachland Website
Municipal Customer Service
Opportunities for Public Engagement
Animal Control
Police Enforcement
Bylaw Enforcement
Building Inspection
Fire Protection Services
Road Maintenance and Repairs
Street Sweeping
Snow Clearing/Removal
Parking Enforcement
Ease of Travel by Car
Ease of Travel by Transit
Sidewalks
Water Services
Water Conservation Efforts
Garbage Collection
Recycling Collection
Yard Waste Collection
Sewage Treatment
Noise Control
Weed Control
Street Lighting
Recreation Programs
Parks
Beaches
Tennis Courts
Pickleball Courts
Skateboard Park
Recreation Trails
Beach Avenue Centennial Walkway
Playgrounds
Sports Fields
Cemetery
Boat Launches
Marina
Public Library
Museum
Community Centre
31.How IMPORTANT are the following District services to you?
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Unimportant
Very Unimportant
Economic Development
Tourism Promotion
Growth/Development Planning
District of Peachland Website
Municipal Customer Service
Public Engagement
Animal Control
Police Enforcement
Bylaw Enforcement
Building Inspection
Fire Protection Services
Road Maintenance/Repairs
Street Sweeping
Snow Clearing/Removal
Parking Enforcement
Ease of Travel by Car
Ease of Travel by Transit
Sidewalks
Water Services
Water Conservation Efforts
Garbage Collection
Recycling Collection
Yard Waste Collection
Sewage Treatment
Noise Control
Weed Control
Street Lighting
Recreation Programs
Parks
Beaches
Tennis Courts
Pickleball Courts
Skateboard Park
Recreation Trails
Centennial Walkway
Playgrounds
Sports Fields
Cemetery
Boat Launches
Marina
Public Library
Museum
Community Centre
32.In general, when faced with increased costs, what do you think Peachland Council should do?
33.Please indicate how much the District of Peachland should rely on the following sources of revenue.
Rely More
Same
Rely Less
Property Taxes
User fees and charges
Long-term borrowing
Reserves/savings
34.How many people are in your household?
1
2
3
4
5
5+
Adults
Youth age 13 to 19
Child age 6 to 12
Child age 0 to 5
35.Please indicate your gender.
36.Please indicate your age group.
37.What’s your favourite thing about living in Peachland?
38.What’s the most challenging thing about living in Peachland?
39.If you haven’t already subscribed, provide your email address to sign up to recieve email notification of District news and events.