Town of Shallotte:

Land Use Plan Survey

We need your input to help plan Shallotte’s future! The Town of Shallotte is updating their Land Use Plan. The plan will address land use, transportation, and a variety of issues which will shape Shallotte's future. Please help by completing this short survey!!

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* 1. Please best describe your relationship to the Town of Shallotte.

I live here

I own property here

I work here

I own a business here

I visit from out of the area

Part-time/Seasonal Resident

Other

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Do you feel that growth and development in Shallotte is happening.......

Too fast

Just about right

No opinion

Too slow

The town has had enough growth

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* 3. Prioritize what kind of new private development you would most like to see in Shallotte (with 1 being the most important).

Medium-Density Housing

Single Family Subdivisions

Grocery store or shopping centers

Focus on Riverfront development

Manufacturing/industrial development

Casual/Upscale Restaurants

Small businesses

Other

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* 4. Which statement about regulating new development do you agree with more?

Local officials should regulate the character and location of new development in order to protect nearby property values and broad community interests.

Local officials should lessen regulation on new development in order to protect individual property rights of developers.

Local officials should balance the need to preserve the character of the community with the need to encourage new business development.

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* 5. Rank (with 1 being the most important) which approaches you think should be used to make Shallotte more attractive to new and existing businesses and residents.

Protect single-family neighborhoods

Improve access to and availability of public open spaces and recreational opportunities

Improve public safety & the sense of security

Enhance the appearance of existing structures & landscaping

Improve traffic congestion

Ease development regulations, and restrictions

Support Riverfront development efforts

Identify underserved markets

Other

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* 6. Which is important to provide more of the following housing characteristics? (Select as many as three)

Housing located within walking distance of community facilities and businesses

Affordable for rent or purchase housing

Housing that is clustered together to preserve natural areas

Owner-occupied housing

Better mix of housing types (single-family detached, duplex, apartment)

Housing for seniors/elderly

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* 7. Rank (with 1 being the most important) the following natural and environmental issues for the Town of Shallotte in priority order.

Water quality, streams, rivers, and marshes and other water bodies

Air quality

Drinking water quality

Protection of areas for rare and protected species

Public forest, and natural areas for wildlife

Stormwater runoff and flood prevention

Industrial contamination

Waste management & recycling

Other

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* 8. Rank the following transportation issues (with 1 being the most important).

Traffic and congestion on local roads

Road maintenance

Vehicular Safety

Adequate street lighting

Proper signage

Public transportation availability

Multi-use paths (greenways)

Adequate sidewalks and bike lanes

Road drainage

Other

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* 9. Should the Town prioritize efforts to reduce traffic on Main Street by providing alternative access routes and/or an additional commercial corridor?

Yes

Other

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Please provide additional comments based on previous questions or other concerns.

Thank you for participating in our questionnaire! Your feedback is vital in helping Shallotte update its Land Use Plan. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Town's Planning Director, Robert Lewis, at 910-754-4032.