Woodlands County Bylaw Review Survey

Purpose: To gather resident feedback on the proposed Community Standards Bylaw and Special Events Bylaw, including whether the proposed bylaws address community concerns and whether any changes, additions, or improvements should be considered before adoption.

Community Standards Bylaw

1.Based on your review of the proposed Community Standards Bylaw, do you support its overall direction?

2.Do you feel the proposed Community Standards Bylaw adequately addresses issues that affect the enjoyment, safety, and appearance of neighbouring properties?

Yes

Somewhat

No

Unsure

3.Which aspects of the proposed Community Standards Bylaw do you support? (Select all that apply)

Addressing unsafe properties

Managing excessive accumulation of waste or debris

Addressing derelict or abandoned vehicles

Promoting good property maintenance

Complaint and enforcement processes

Education before enforcement where appropriate

Other (please specify)

4.Are there any provisions within the proposed Community Standards Bylaw that you feel are too restrictive?

5.Are there any provisions within the proposed Community Standards Bylaw that you feel are not restrictive enough?

6.Are there issues affecting your neighbourhood or community that you feel are not adequately addressed in the proposed Community Standards Bylaw?

7.Do you believe the proposed enforcement measures are fair and reasonable?

8.What improvements or changes would you recommend before the Community Standards Bylaw is adopted?

Special Events Bylaw

9.Based on your review of the proposed Special Events Bylaw, do you support its overall direction?

10.Do you believe the proposed Special Events Bylaw appropriately balances community events with public safety and community impacts?

Yes

Somewhat

No

Unsure

11.Which aspects of the proposed Special Events Bylaw do you support? (Select all that apply)

Event permit requirements

Public safety requirements

Traffic and parking considerations

Notification requirements

Emergency planning requirements

Clarification of organizer responsibilities

Other (please specify)

12.Are there any provisions within the proposed Special Events Bylaw that you feel are too restrictive?

13.Are there any provisions within the proposed Special Events Bylaw that you feel are not restrictive enough?

14.Do you feel the proposed permit process is clear, reasonable, and appropriate for events within Woodland County?

15.Are there any concerns regarding special events that you feel are not adequately addressed in the proposed bylaw?

16.What improvements or changes would you recommend before the Special Events Bylaw is adopted?

Overall Feedback

17.After reviewing both proposed bylaws, do you believe they generally reflect the needs and expectations of Woodland County residents?

18.Which bylaw is of greatest interest or importance to you?

Community Standards Bylaw

Special Events Bylaw

Both Equally

Neither

19.What is the single most important change Council should consider before adopting either bylaw?

20.Is there anything else you would like Council to know regarding the proposed bylaws?