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The Town of Tyre Comprehensive Plan Update Survey
The Town of Tyre is updating its comprehensive plan. This survey is intended to gather input on current conditions, priorities, and preferences within the community. This survey should take about 5-7 minutes to complete.
Section A: About You
1.
Which best describes your connection to the Town of Tyre? (Select one)
Resident
Own Property
Neither
2.
What is your age group? (Select one)
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
3.
If you reside in the Town of Tyre, how long have you lived here? (Select one)
Less than 2 years
2-5 years
6-10 years
11-20 years
21-30 years
More than 30 years
I do not live in the Town
4.
Which best describes your work status? (Select one)
I work from home
I work in the Town of Tyre
I work elsewhere in Seneca County
I work in a neighboring county
I work elsewhere
I am not currently employed
Retired
I own or operate a business in Town
Prefer not to answer
5.
How do you receive Town news? (Select all that apply)
Newspaper
Town Website
Social Media
Mail
Word of Mouth
Section B: Community Priorities
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6.
Which of the following are most important to you regarding the Town of Tyre? (Please select up to 5 that matter most to you personally. You may select fewer if only a few apply.)
(Required.)
Farming and agriculture
Employment opportunities
The Town's history and heritage
Community services such as fire, water, police, and road maintenance
Public utilities such as water, sewer, gas, and high-speed internet
Affordable cost of living
Rural character
Access to outdoor recreation
Being close to family and friends
Housing quality
School quality
Clean air and water
Shopping and dining options
Low traffic
Not sure / Not applicable
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7.
In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges facing the Town of Tyre over the next 5 – 10 years? (Please select up to 3 that you believe are the most significant. You may select fewer if only a few apply.
(Required.)
Managing commercial growth
Managing residential growth
Maintaining the Town's rural character and heritage
Protecting natural resources and water quality
Supporting agriculture and farming
Addressing traffic congestion
Expanding public water and sewer service
Improving access to park and recreational areas
Proximity to park and recreational areas
Other (please specify)
Not sure / I don't have enough information
Section C: Housing and Growth
8.
Should the Town encourage or limit the following: (select one for each column)
Encourage
Neither encourage nor discourage
Limit
No opinion
Farming
Encourage
Neither encourage nor discourage
Limit
No opinion
Convert farmland to residential
Encourage
Neither encourage nor discourage
Limit
No opinion
Convert farmland to retail or industrial use
Encourage
Neither encourage nor discourage
Limit
No opinion
9.
How important is affordable housing in the Town of Tyre?
Affordability means an occupant spends no more than 30 percent of their gross income for housing costs.
(Select one)
Not important
Slightly important
Neutral
Important
Very important
10.
Where should residential development take place in the Town? (Select all that apply)
Near existing development
Near the Hamlet of Tyre
Along major roads
In areas with existing infrastructure
Throughout the Town
Housing growth should be limited
Other (please specify)
11.
What types of housing should be available in the Town now and in the future? (Select all that apply)
Single-family homes, 1 to 5 acres
Single-family homes, greater than 5 acres
Duplexes
Townhomes
Apartments
Senior Housing
Mixed housing (all of the above in the same area)
12.
How important is commercial/retail development in Tyre? (Select one)
Not important
Slightly important
Neutral
Important
Very important
13.
Where should future commercial or retail development be located? (Select one)
Near areas that are already developed
In currently undeveloped areas
No preference
Section D: Transportation, Recreation, and Environment
14.
How supportive are you of expanding water and sewer service to more areas of the Town? (Select one)
Not Supportive
Neutral
Supportive
Very supportive
15.
Would you support smaller lot sizes if it meant more homes could connect to public water and sewer instead of relying on septic systems? (Select one)
Yes
No
Undecided
16.
How much of a concern are speeding and traffic on Town roads (excludes state or county roads)? (Select one)
Very poor
1 star
Poor
2 stars
Neutral
3 stars
Fair
4 stars
Excellent
5 stars
17.
If the Regional Transit Service created a bus stop near the Route 318/414 interchange, would you use the bus to travel to and from the Rochester region?
Yes
No
Undecided
18.
What amenities or features would you like to see more of in the Town? (Select all that apply)
Open Space
Access to the Erie Canal, rivers, or public lands
Outdoor athletic fields
Playgrounds
Trails
Parks
Community Gardens
Sidewalks
None of the above
19.
How important is it for the Town to explore opportunities for additional parks or recreational spaces in the future?
Not important
Slightly important
Neutral
Important
Very important
20.
How important is providing safe areas for walking or bicycling throughout the Town? (Select one)
Not important
Slightly important
Neutral
Important
Very important
21.
How important is protecting the water quality of lakes, rivers and streams? (Select one)
Not important
Slightly important
Neutral
Important
Very important
22.
Is there anything else you would like Town leaders to consider as a part of the comprehensive plan update?