On behalf of the Town of Hollis, we thank you for sharing your thoughts through this Master Plan Questionnaire. Your feedback directly helps guide the long-term vision and priorities that reflect the values of our residents and the future of our Town.

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* 1. Name (Optional)

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* 2. Address (Optional)

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* 4. How long have you lived in Hollis?

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* 5. How long do you plan to continue residing in Hollis?

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* 6. Which age group do you belong to?

VISION MASTER PLAN QUESTIONS
As we move into the future, maintaining this atmosphere that Hollis's residents enjoy so much will be a challenge as development pressures continue in our region. Hollis' reputation as an active farming community gives the Town a strong sense of identity to guide decisions in the future. By addressing emerging issues related to growth, Hollis will preserve its rural character for current and future residents.

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* 7. What do you like most about living in Hollis? (Select up to three)

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* 8. What do you personally find most challenging about living in Hollis? (Select up to three)

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* 9. What would improve your sense of pride in Hollis? (Select up to three)

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* 10. Are there any environmental issues in Hollis that concern you? (Select up to three)

The current minimum distance between a principal dwelling and the property line in Hollis is 35 feet. Do you think this requirement should be increased for new developments, and should a vegetative buffer be required to help preserve privacy and aesthetics.

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* 11. Should the minimum required distance between a principal dwelling and side or rear property line be increased?

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* 12. Should a vegetative buffer be required between principal dwellings and property lines?

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* 13. If a vegetative buffer is required, what should the minimum width be?

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* 14. How would you like to see Hollis manage growth?

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* 15. Maintaining the rural character in a small town involves preserving its traditions, landscapes, and community values while allowing for thoughtful growth and modernization. (Choose top 2)

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* 16. How would you like to see Hollis promote and protect the preservation of the Town's rural character? (Choose top 2)

LAND USE MASTER PLAN QUESTIONS
The Land Use chapter is a critical component of the Hollis Master Plan. Decisions regarding how Hollis uses its land impact everything from its transportation network and community design to its natural resources and economic vitality. The key issue for Hollis' future land use is to balance future development opportunities with the preservation of Hollis' natural resources, rural character, and sense of community.

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* 17. How would you recommend changing Hollis' existing Zoning requirements?

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* 18. Do you support requiring single-family dwellings in Hollis, to be on lots larger than 2 acres?

A special event venue is a business that hosts a variety of specialized events such as weddings or corporate meetings and offers amenities and services that facilitates planning and executing an event.

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* 19. If special event venues were allowed or expanded in Hollis, what regulations should be in place? (Select up to 3 options)

A Hollis Open Space Planned Development (HOSPD) is a type of land subdivision unique to Hollis where the lot sizes are reduced in exchange for the remainder of the parcel to be placed in permanently protected open space, recreational land, forests, and/or farmland.

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* 20. Would you support allowing smaller house lot sizes if the development includes large open space that is directly accessible by every property owner of the development?

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* 21. What changes, if any, would you like to see in the Hollis Open Space Planned Development (HOSPD) regulations? (Select up to 3 options)

During the Towns annual meeting held in March, Zoning changes are proposed by the Planning Board and placed on a ballot for the voters to decide. This is the only opportunity for amendments to be made to the Zoning Ordinance.

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* 22. How well do you understand the Planning Board's proposed zoning changes that appear on the Town's annual ballot on voting day each March?

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* 23. What would help you better understand the Planning Board's proposed zoning changes? (Select all that apply)

HOUSING AND POPULATION MASTER PLAN QUESTIONS
Examining the profile of community population provides insight into the future changes in local population and the future needs of the Town. Historical trends, age distribution, household size, income, housing supply, type and affordability all combine and form the core of the Town.

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* 24. How do you feel about the current rate of growth in Hollis?

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* 25. What is your opinion regarding the amount of each of the following housing types in the current housing supply?

  Need More Adequate Too Many
Single-family homes
Rental
Elderly housing (age-restricted communities)
Workforce housing (affordable)
TOWN FACILITIES MASTER PLAN QUESTIONS
The Town provides the community with services for the health, benefit, safety, and enjoyment of its residents. Informed planning is essential to meet the current and future needs of the community.

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* 26. How satisfied are you with the services provided by the Town of Hollis? Rate your satisfaction for each service below.

  Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied
Road maintenance and snow removal
Police and emergency services
Fire and ambulance services
Trash and recycling services
Public schools
Library services
Recreational facilities and programs
Conservation and open space efforts
Town communication and public information

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* 27. Which statement below best expresses your opinion on property taxes and municipal services in Hollis? (Note: Town services in 2024 currently make up 23.6% of the total property tax bill; the county tax rate is 5.02%.)

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* 28. Do you currently have cable TV service at your residence?

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* 29. How reliable is your internet service in the area of Hollis?

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* 30. How reliable is your cell phone service in your area of Hollis?

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* 31. What new services or improvements would you like to see in Hollis? (Select 3 options)

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* 32. How satisfied are you with the recreational facilities in Hollis?

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* 33. Would you support increasing annual Town funding for the purpose of purchasing land to preserve and expand open, undeveloped space in Hollis?

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* 34. How concerned are you about the quality of private well water in Hollis?

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* 35. How do you prefer to receive information from Hollis town services? (Select up to 3 options)

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* 36. Would you support Hollis investing in sustainability initiatives, such as solar arrays and energy-efficient upgrades to lower electric cost for Town buildings, community solar and other renewable energy options for residents, and water conservation programs to reduce drought?

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* 37. Which Town events or activities do you participate in? (Select all that apply)

Thank you for participating in our survey. Your feedback is much appreciated.

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