West Jefferson Land Use Plan Survey

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* 1. Do you live within the town limits of West Jefferson?

Yes

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* 2. Do you live within the town's extraterritorial jurisdiction?

Yes

Don't know

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* 3. How long have you lived in West Jefferson?

<5 years

5-9 years

10-14 years

15-19 years

20 years or more

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* 4. Do you own a business in West Jefferson?

Yes

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* 5. What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75-84

85 +

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* 6. Do you own your home or rent?

Own

Rent

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* 7. Do you support raising property maintenance standards (e.g. architectural standards, junk vehicles, lawn maintenance, etc.) and increasing enforcement for residential land uses?

Yes

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* 8. Do you support raising property maintenance standards (e.g. architectural standards, junk vehicles, lawn maintenance, etc.) and increasing enforcement for commercial land uses?

Yes

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* 9. Please choose the degree to which you would like the Town to encourage or discourage the following residential land uses.

	Strongly Encourage	Encourage	Neutral	Discourage	Strongly Discourage
Single-family homes on large lots	Single-family homes on large lots Strongly Encourage	Single-family homes on large lots Encourage	Single-family homes on large lots Neutral	Single-family homes on large lots Discourage	Single-family homes on large lots Strongly Discourage
Single-family homes on smaller lots in walkable neighborhoods	Single-family homes on smaller lots in walkable neighborhoods Strongly Encourage	Single-family homes on smaller lots in walkable neighborhoods Encourage	Single-family homes on smaller lots in walkable neighborhoods Neutral	Single-family homes on smaller lots in walkable neighborhoods Discourage	Single-family homes on smaller lots in walkable neighborhoods Strongly Discourage
Small, separate dwelling units built as an accessory to a single family home (e.g. garage apartments, "granny" flats, or backyard cottages) used to accommodate family or to generate rental income	Small, separate dwelling units built as an accessory to a single family home (e.g. garage apartments, "granny" flats, or backyard cottages) used to accommodate family or to generate rental income Strongly Encourage	Small, separate dwelling units built as an accessory to a single family home (e.g. garage apartments, "granny" flats, or backyard cottages) used to accommodate family or to generate rental income Encourage	Small, separate dwelling units built as an accessory to a single family home (e.g. garage apartments, "granny" flats, or backyard cottages) used to accommodate family or to generate rental income Neutral	Small, separate dwelling units built as an accessory to a single family home (e.g. garage apartments, "granny" flats, or backyard cottages) used to accommodate family or to generate rental income Discourage	Small, separate dwelling units built as an accessory to a single family home (e.g. garage apartments, "granny" flats, or backyard cottages) used to accommodate family or to generate rental income Strongly Discourage
Tiny homes	Tiny homes Strongly Encourage	Tiny homes Encourage	Tiny homes Neutral	Tiny homes Discourage	Tiny homes Strongly Discourage
Group housing (built close together; residents own their unit but share a communal yard)	Group housing (built close together; residents own their unit but share a communal yard) Strongly Encourage	Group housing (built close together; residents own their unit but share a communal yard) Encourage	Group housing (built close together; residents own their unit but share a communal yard) Neutral	Group housing (built close together; residents own their unit but share a communal yard) Discourage	Group housing (built close together; residents own their unit but share a communal yard) Strongly Discourage
Mobile homes on individual lots	Mobile homes on individual lots Strongly Encourage	Mobile homes on individual lots Encourage	Mobile homes on individual lots Neutral	Mobile homes on individual lots Discourage	Mobile homes on individual lots Strongly Discourage
Mobile home parks	Mobile home parks Strongly Encourage	Mobile home parks Encourage	Mobile home parks Neutral	Mobile home parks Discourage	Mobile home parks Strongly Discourage
Townhomes	Townhomes Strongly Encourage	Townhomes Encourage	Townhomes Neutral	Townhomes Discourage	Townhomes Strongly Discourage
Duplexes	Duplexes Strongly Encourage	Duplexes Encourage	Duplexes Neutral	Duplexes Discourage	Duplexes Strongly Discourage
Small scale multi-family housing that blends into the surrounding neighborhood (triplexes, fourplexes)	Small scale multi-family housing that blends into the surrounding neighborhood (triplexes, fourplexes) Strongly Encourage	Small scale multi-family housing that blends into the surrounding neighborhood (triplexes, fourplexes) Encourage	Small scale multi-family housing that blends into the surrounding neighborhood (triplexes, fourplexes) Neutral	Small scale multi-family housing that blends into the surrounding neighborhood (triplexes, fourplexes) Discourage	Small scale multi-family housing that blends into the surrounding neighborhood (triplexes, fourplexes) Strongly Discourage
Apartment buildings	Apartment buildings Strongly Encourage	Apartment buildings Encourage	Apartment buildings Neutral	Apartment buildings Discourage	Apartment buildings Strongly Discourage
Downtown housing	Downtown housing Strongly Encourage	Downtown housing Encourage	Downtown housing Neutral	Downtown housing Discourage	Downtown housing Strongly Discourage
Short-term rentals	Short-term rentals Strongly Encourage	Short-term rentals Encourage	Short-term rentals Neutral	Short-term rentals Discourage	Short-term rentals Strongly Discourage

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* 10. Please choose the degree to which you would like the Town to encourage or discourage the following commercial uses.

	Strongly Encourage	Encourage	Neutral	Discourage	Strongly Discourage
Downtown businesses	Downtown businesses Strongly Encourage	Downtown businesses Encourage	Downtown businesses Neutral	Downtown businesses Discourage	Downtown businesses Strongly Discourage
Convenience stores/drugstores	Convenience stores/drugstores Strongly Encourage	Convenience stores/drugstores Encourage	Convenience stores/drugstores Neutral	Convenience stores/drugstores Discourage	Convenience stores/drugstores Strongly Discourage
Big box retail stores	Big box retail stores Strongly Encourage	Big box retail stores Encourage	Big box retail stores Neutral	Big box retail stores Discourage	Big box retail stores Strongly Discourage
Grocery stores	Grocery stores Strongly Encourage	Grocery stores Encourage	Grocery stores Neutral	Grocery stores Discourage	Grocery stores Strongly Discourage
Services (e.g. barber & beauty shops, auto repair, etc.)	Services (e.g. barber & beauty shops, auto repair, etc.) Strongly Encourage	Services (e.g. barber & beauty shops, auto repair, etc.) Encourage	Services (e.g. barber & beauty shops, auto repair, etc.) Neutral	Services (e.g. barber & beauty shops, auto repair, etc.) Discourage	Services (e.g. barber & beauty shops, auto repair, etc.) Strongly Discourage
Restaurants	Restaurants Strongly Encourage	Restaurants Encourage	Restaurants Neutral	Restaurants Discourage	Restaurants Strongly Discourage
Offices (e.g. medical, legal, accounting, etc.)	Offices (e.g. medical, legal, accounting, etc.) Strongly Encourage	Offices (e.g. medical, legal, accounting, etc.) Encourage	Offices (e.g. medical, legal, accounting, etc.) Neutral	Offices (e.g. medical, legal, accounting, etc.) Discourage	Offices (e.g. medical, legal, accounting, etc.) Strongly Discourage
Shopping centers	Shopping centers Strongly Encourage	Shopping centers Encourage	Shopping centers Neutral	Shopping centers Discourage	Shopping centers Strongly Discourage
Manufacturing	Manufacturing Strongly Encourage	Manufacturing Encourage	Manufacturing Neutral	Manufacturing Discourage	Manufacturing Strongly Discourage
Food trucks/street vendors	Food trucks/street vendors Strongly Encourage	Food trucks/street vendors Encourage	Food trucks/street vendors Neutral	Food trucks/street vendors Discourage	Food trucks/street vendors Strongly Discourage
Preservation & reuse of historic buildings	Preservation & reuse of historic buildings Strongly Encourage	Preservation & reuse of historic buildings Encourage	Preservation & reuse of historic buildings Neutral	Preservation & reuse of historic buildings Discourage	Preservation & reuse of historic buildings Strongly Discourage

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* 11. Please indicate how much priority the Town should place on resolving or encouraging the issues below

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* 12. In your opinion, what past land use or development changes have had a positive impact on West Jefferson?

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* 13. In your opinion, what past land use or development changes have had a negative impact on West Jefferson?

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* 14. If requested, should the Town extend water and sewer service to new commercial development beyond the Town limits?

Yes

Neutral/not sure

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* 15. If requested, should the Town extend water and sewer service to new residential development beyond the Town limits?

Yes

Neutral/not sure

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* 16. If requested by a landowner, should the Town annex property (i.e. expand Town limits)?

Yes

Neutral/not sure

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* 17. Is there another town anywhere that you think should be the model for how West Jefferson should develop, in terms of appearance, land use, development patterns, walkability, etc.?

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* 18. What characteristics of that town appeal to you?

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* 19. Do you think West Jefferson has enough recreational opportunities?

Yes

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* 20. If no, what additional types of recreation features would you like to see?

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* 21. Are you aware of any roadways, intersections, or blind spots in town that pose a safety concern? Be as specific as possible about the location and nature of the problem.

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* 22. Please tell us about any road sections, sidewalks, or other public infrastructure that need to be maintained better. Be as specific as possible about the location and nature of the problem.

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* 23. How much growth would you like to see in West Jefferson in the next 20 years?

Major population and commercial growth

Moderate population and commercial growth

Slight population or commercial growth

No population or commercial growth

	High Priority	Medium Priority	Low Priority	Neutral
Traffic congestion	Traffic congestion High Priority	Traffic congestion Medium Priority	Traffic congestion Low Priority	Traffic congestion Neutral
Parking availability	Parking availability High Priority	Parking availability Medium Priority	Parking availability Low Priority	Parking availability Neutral
Stormwater and flooding of streets/yards	Stormwater and flooding of streets/yards High Priority	Stormwater and flooding of streets/yards Medium Priority	Stormwater and flooding of streets/yards Low Priority	Stormwater and flooding of streets/yards Neutral
Walkability	Walkability High Priority	Walkability Medium Priority	Walkability Low Priority	Walkability Neutral
Bicycle accessibility	Bicycle accessibility High Priority	Bicycle accessibility Medium Priority	Bicycle accessibility Low Priority	Bicycle accessibility Neutral
Improving the design, scale, and character of residential development	Improving the design, scale, and character of residential development High Priority	Improving the design, scale, and character of residential development Medium Priority	Improving the design, scale, and character of residential development Low Priority	Improving the design, scale, and character of residential development Neutral
Improving the design, scale, and character of commercial development	Improving the design, scale, and character of commercial development High Priority	Improving the design, scale, and character of commercial development Medium Priority	Improving the design, scale, and character of commercial development Low Priority	Improving the design, scale, and character of commercial development Neutral
Workforce housing availability	Workforce housing availability High Priority	Workforce housing availability Medium Priority	Workforce housing availability Low Priority	Workforce housing availability Neutral
Building/property upkeep	Building/property upkeep High Priority	Building/property upkeep Medium Priority	Building/property upkeep Low Priority	Building/property upkeep Neutral
Keeping commercial and residential uses separate	Keeping commercial and residential uses separate High Priority	Keeping commercial and residential uses separate Medium Priority	Keeping commercial and residential uses separate Low Priority	Keeping commercial and residential uses separate Neutral
Improving recreational opportunities	Improving recreational opportunities High Priority	Improving recreational opportunities Medium Priority	Improving recreational opportunities Low Priority	Improving recreational opportunities Neutral
Encouraging development to increase the tax base and reduce the need for future tax hikes	Encouraging development to increase the tax base and reduce the need for future tax hikes High Priority	Encouraging development to increase the tax base and reduce the need for future tax hikes Medium Priority	Encouraging development to increase the tax base and reduce the need for future tax hikes Low Priority	Encouraging development to increase the tax base and reduce the need for future tax hikes Neutral
Preserving the rural areas in and around town	Preserving the rural areas in and around town High Priority	Preserving the rural areas in and around town Medium Priority	Preserving the rural areas in and around town Low Priority	Preserving the rural areas in and around town Neutral
Improving the appearance of commercial thoroughfares	Improving the appearance of commercial thoroughfares High Priority	Improving the appearance of commercial thoroughfares Medium Priority	Improving the appearance of commercial thoroughfares Low Priority	Improving the appearance of commercial thoroughfares Neutral
Improving/maintaining the downtown streetscape	Improving/maintaining the downtown streetscape High Priority	Improving/maintaining the downtown streetscape Medium Priority	Improving/maintaining the downtown streetscape Low Priority	Improving/maintaining the downtown streetscape Neutral
Encourage growth along the Hwy 221 corridor	Encourage growth along the Hwy 221 corridor High Priority	Encourage growth along the Hwy 221 corridor Medium Priority	Encourage growth along the Hwy 221 corridor Low Priority	Encourage growth along the Hwy 221 corridor Neutral
Encourage tree planting	Encourage tree planting High Priority	Encourage tree planting Medium Priority	Encourage tree planting Low Priority	Encourage tree planting Neutral
Preserving small town environment/image	Preserving small town environment/image High Priority	Preserving small town environment/image Medium Priority	Preserving small town environment/image Low Priority	Preserving small town environment/image Neutral
Having sites available for future commercial development	Having sites available for future commercial development High Priority	Having sites available for future commercial development Medium Priority	Having sites available for future commercial development Low Priority	Having sites available for future commercial development Neutral
Encourage growth within the Town's extraterritorial jurisdiction	Encourage growth within the Town's extraterritorial jurisdiction High Priority	Encourage growth within the Town's extraterritorial jurisdiction Medium Priority	Encourage growth within the Town's extraterritorial jurisdiction Low Priority	Encourage growth within the Town's extraterritorial jurisdiction Neutral
Reduce the size of the Town's extraterritorial jurisdiction	Reduce the size of the Town's extraterritorial jurisdiction High Priority	Reduce the size of the Town's extraterritorial jurisdiction Medium Priority	Reduce the size of the Town's extraterritorial jurisdiction Low Priority	Reduce the size of the Town's extraterritorial jurisdiction Neutral
Preserve, enhance, and/or create green space in town	Preserve, enhance, and/or create green space in town High Priority	Preserve, enhance, and/or create green space in town Medium Priority	Preserve, enhance, and/or create green space in town Low Priority	Preserve, enhance, and/or create green space in town Neutral

West Jefferson Land Use Plan Survey

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* 1. Do you live within the town limits of West Jefferson?

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* 2. Do you live within the town's extraterritorial jurisdiction?

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* 3. How long have you lived in West Jefferson?

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* 4. Do you own a business in West Jefferson?

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* 5. What is your age?

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* 6. Do you own your home or rent?

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* 7. Do you support raising property maintenance standards (e.g. architectural standards, junk vehicles, lawn maintenance, etc.) and increasing enforcement for residential land uses?

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* 8. Do you support raising property maintenance standards (e.g. architectural standards, junk vehicles, lawn maintenance, etc.) and increasing enforcement for commercial land uses?

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* 9. Please choose the degree to which you would like the Town to encourage or discourage the following residential land uses.

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* 10. Please choose the degree to which you would like the Town to encourage or discourage the following commercial uses.

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* 11. Please indicate how much priority the Town should place on resolving or encouraging the issues below

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* 12. In your opinion, what past land use or development changes have had a positive impact on West Jefferson?

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* 13. In your opinion, what past land use or development changes have had a negative impact on West Jefferson?

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* 14. If requested, should the Town extend water and sewer service to new commercial development beyond the Town limits?

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* 15. If requested, should the Town extend water and sewer service to new residential development beyond the Town limits?

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* 16. If requested by a landowner, should the Town annex property (i.e. expand Town limits)?

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* 17. Is there another town anywhere that you think should be the model for how West Jefferson should develop, in terms of appearance, land use, development patterns, walkability, etc.?

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* 18. What characteristics of that town appeal to you?

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* 19. Do you think West Jefferson has enough recreational opportunities?

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* 20. If no, what additional types of recreation features would you like to see?

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* 21. Are you aware of any roadways, intersections, or blind spots in town that pose a safety concern? Be as specific as possible about the location and nature of the problem.

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* 22. Please tell us about any road sections, sidewalks, or other public infrastructure that need to be maintained better. Be as specific as possible about the location and nature of the problem.

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* 23. How much growth would you like to see in West Jefferson in the next 20 years?

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* 24. Do you have any other thoughts or concerns about land use and development that weren't addressed in this survey?