Cape Charles Comprehensive Plan Community Survey

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* 1. How long have you lived in Cape Charles? (Please check one)

Less than 5 years

6 to 10 years

11 to 15 years

More than 16 years

I do not live here

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* 2. Residency (Please check all that apply)

I own a home in Cape Charles

I rent a home in Cape Charles

I live in Cape Charles full time

I live in Cape Charles part-time

I only vacation in Cape Charles

I own a business in Cape Charles

I live in Cape Charles but work elsewhere

I am registered to vote in Cape Charles

I work in Cape Charles.

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* 3. Which group below includes your age?

17 or younger

18-20

21-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60 or older

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* 4. Preservation - On a scale of 1 (little or no importance) to 5 (highest importance) please rate the following:

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Preservation of the town's image as a "family centered" beach town community	Preservation of the town's image as a "family centered" beach town community 1	Preservation of the town's image as a "family centered" beach town community 2	Preservation of the town's image as a "family centered" beach town community 3	Preservation of the town's image as a "family centered" beach town community 4	Preservation of the town's image as a "family centered" beach town community 5
Preservation of the town's image as a historic railroad town	Preservation of the town's image as a historic railroad town 1	Preservation of the town's image as a historic railroad town 2	Preservation of the town's image as a historic railroad town 3	Preservation of the town's image as a historic railroad town 4	Preservation of the town's image as a historic railroad town 5
Preservation and enhancement of the Historic District	Preservation and enhancement of the Historic District 1	Preservation and enhancement of the Historic District 2	Preservation and enhancement of the Historic District 3	Preservation and enhancement of the Historic District 4	Preservation and enhancement of the Historic District 5
Preservation and enhancement of the Town's Central Park	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's Central Park 1	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's Central Park 2	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's Central Park 3	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's Central Park 4	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's Central Park 5
Preservation and enhancement of the Town's public beach	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's public beach 1	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's public beach 2	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's public beach 3	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's public beach 4	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's public beach 5
Preservation and enhancement of the Town's Welcome Center	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's Welcome Center 1	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's Welcome Center 2	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's Welcome Center 3	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's Welcome Center 4	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's Welcome Center 5
Preservation and enhancement of the Town's deep-water harbor	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's deep-water harbor 1	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's deep-water harbor 2	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's deep-water harbor 3	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's deep-water harbor 4	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's deep-water harbor 5
Preservation and enhancement of the Town's retail center	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's retail center 1	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's retail center 2	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's retail center 3	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's retail center 4	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's retail center 5
Preservation and enhancement of the Town's open spaces	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's open spaces 1	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's open spaces 2	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's open spaces 3	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's open spaces 4	Preservation and enhancement of the Town's open spaces 5

Other: Comments/Suggestions

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* 5. Development: On a scale of 1 (little or no importance) to 5 (highest importance) please rate the following:

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Encourage development of affordable workforce housing (apartments, condominiums, single-family dwellings)	Encourage development of affordable workforce housing (apartments, condominiums, single-family dwellings) 1	Encourage development of affordable workforce housing (apartments, condominiums, single-family dwellings) 2	Encourage development of affordable workforce housing (apartments, condominiums, single-family dwellings) 3	Encourage development of affordable workforce housing (apartments, condominiums, single-family dwellings) 4	Encourage development of affordable workforce housing (apartments, condominiums, single-family dwellings) 5
Explore feasibility of expanding the Cape Charles town limits to Lankford highway (Route 3)	Explore feasibility of expanding the Cape Charles town limits to Lankford highway (Route 3) 1	Explore feasibility of expanding the Cape Charles town limits to Lankford highway (Route 3) 2	Explore feasibility of expanding the Cape Charles town limits to Lankford highway (Route 3) 3	Explore feasibility of expanding the Cape Charles town limits to Lankford highway (Route 3) 4	Explore feasibility of expanding the Cape Charles town limits to Lankford highway (Route 3) 5
Explore options and sites for the development of off-street parking	Explore options and sites for the development of off-street parking 1	Explore options and sites for the development of off-street parking 2	Explore options and sites for the development of off-street parking 3	Explore options and sites for the development of off-street parking 4	Explore options and sites for the development of off-street parking 5
Explore options and sites for the development of public restrooms	Explore options and sites for the development of public restrooms 1	Explore options and sites for the development of public restrooms 2	Explore options and sites for the development of public restrooms 3	Explore options and sites for the development of public restrooms 4	Explore options and sites for the development of public restrooms 5
Explore options and sites for the development of a Community Center	Explore options and sites for the development of a Community Center 1	Explore options and sites for the development of a Community Center 2	Explore options and sites for the development of a Community Center 3	Explore options and sites for the development of a Community Center 4	Explore options and sites for the development of a Community Center 5
Explore options and sites for the development of a town recycling site	Explore options and sites for the development of a town recycling site 1	Explore options and sites for the development of a town recycling site 2	Explore options and sites for the development of a town recycling site 3	Explore options and sites for the development of a town recycling site 4	Explore options and sites for the development of a town recycling site 5
Explore options and sites for the development of designated golf cart pathways in an effort to reduce congestion and enhance safety in town	Explore options and sites for the development of designated golf cart pathways in an effort to reduce congestion and enhance safety in town 1	Explore options and sites for the development of designated golf cart pathways in an effort to reduce congestion and enhance safety in town 2	Explore options and sites for the development of designated golf cart pathways in an effort to reduce congestion and enhance safety in town 3	Explore options and sites for the development of designated golf cart pathways in an effort to reduce congestion and enhance safety in town 4	Explore options and sites for the development of designated golf cart pathways in an effort to reduce congestion and enhance safety in town 5
Explore ways to bring more tourists into Cape Charles throughout the year	Explore ways to bring more tourists into Cape Charles throughout the year 1	Explore ways to bring more tourists into Cape Charles throughout the year 2	Explore ways to bring more tourists into Cape Charles throughout the year 3	Explore ways to bring more tourists into Cape Charles throughout the year 4	Explore ways to bring more tourists into Cape Charles throughout the year 5
Explore ways to reduce the number of Vacation Rentals by Owner	Explore ways to reduce the number of Vacation Rentals by Owner 1	Explore ways to reduce the number of Vacation Rentals by Owner 2	Explore ways to reduce the number of Vacation Rentals by Owner 3	Explore ways to reduce the number of Vacation Rentals by Owner 4	Explore ways to reduce the number of Vacation Rentals by Owner 5
Explore ways to enhance access to medical center. (Helipad, Non-emergency medical access, etc.)	Explore ways to enhance access to medical center. (Helipad, Non-emergency medical access, etc.) 1	Explore ways to enhance access to medical center. (Helipad, Non-emergency medical access, etc.) 2	Explore ways to enhance access to medical center. (Helipad, Non-emergency medical access, etc.) 3	Explore ways to enhance access to medical center. (Helipad, Non-emergency medical access, etc.) 4	Explore ways to enhance access to medical center. (Helipad, Non-emergency medical access, etc.) 5
Explore feasibility of developing a permanent Welcome Center	Explore feasibility of developing a permanent Welcome Center 1	Explore feasibility of developing a permanent Welcome Center 2	Explore feasibility of developing a permanent Welcome Center 3	Explore feasibility of developing a permanent Welcome Center 4	Explore feasibility of developing a permanent Welcome Center 5

Other: Comments/Suggestions

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* 6. Wastewater and Storm Water: on a scale of 1 (little or no importance) to 5 (highest importance) please rate the following.

	1	2	3	4	5
Explore ways to ensure fees for new construction to water and wastewater treatment are supported by the development company, not existing customers.	Explore ways to ensure fees for new construction to water and wastewater treatment are supported by the development company, not existing customers. 1	Explore ways to ensure fees for new construction to water and wastewater treatment are supported by the development company, not existing customers. 2	Explore ways to ensure fees for new construction to water and wastewater treatment are supported by the development company, not existing customers. 3	Explore ways to ensure fees for new construction to water and wastewater treatment are supported by the development company, not existing customers. 4	Explore ways to ensure fees for new construction to water and wastewater treatment are supported by the development company, not existing customers. 5
Explore ways to maintain, enhance and improve, the Storm Water management system in Cape Charles	Explore ways to maintain, enhance and improve, the Storm Water management system in Cape Charles 1	Explore ways to maintain, enhance and improve, the Storm Water management system in Cape Charles 2	Explore ways to maintain, enhance and improve, the Storm Water management system in Cape Charles 3	Explore ways to maintain, enhance and improve, the Storm Water management system in Cape Charles 4	Explore ways to maintain, enhance and improve, the Storm Water management system in Cape Charles 5

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* 7. What concerns you most about Cape Charles's future? (Please only check top 5 concerns)

Lack of employment opportunities

Lack of sustainable workforce

Development and population growth

The growing number of tourists

The increase of Vacation Rentals by Owner

Lack of enforcement of laws pertaining to Golf Cart usage

Lack of affordable workforce housing

Timely access to medical care

Traffic and road maintenance

Environmental sustainability (wells, septic systems, water treatment, waste management, etc)

The current quality of drinking water

Other: Please include any concern not listed above. (This will be considered one of your top 5 concerns)

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* 8. As it plans for the future, what should Cape Charles Comprehensive Plan focus on? (Please only check your top 5 concerns)

Encouraging economic development

Controlling growth

Promoting tourism

Developing a permanent “Welcome Center”

Preserving its history and architectural quality

Enhancing public safety

Increasing law enforcement presence in the summer months

Focusing less on tourism and more on the needs of residents.

Other: Please include any concern no listed above. (This will be considered one of your top 5 concerns)

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* 9. In your opinion, what is the best way to gain access to our diverse population?

Small Group forums on site at schools, churches, civic and social organizations

Social Media Groups such as Facebook

Online electronic survey options

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Address

Name

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address