Sunset Beach 2040: Community Survey

The Town of Sunset Beach is charting a course for the next decade and beyond through a Comprehensive Land Use Plan. This plan will influence how we grow, move, protect our natural resources, and maintain the character of our community. Your perspective matters—please take a moment to complete this short survey!

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* 1. What do you think are the most important growth and development issues facing Sunset Beach? (Please select as many as three)

Expanding Town services and infrastructure (stormwater, public works, parks) to support growth

Guiding high-quality, compatible residential and commercial development

Housing affordability and/or the ability to age in place

Improving transportation safety, circulation, and congestion

Managing seasonal population growth and tourism impacts

Protecting natural resources, shorelines, and sensitive habitats

Supporting facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Please rank the following statements by how much you agree with them. (1 means highest level of agreement.)

I want future development in Sunset Beach to follow a low density residential pattern.

I want future development in Sunset Beach to provide more commercial options.

I want future development in Sunset Beach to support a balanced land use pattern and a mixture of uses.

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* 3. If privately-owned undeveloped land is to be built on, what kind of new development would you most like to see in Sunset Beach? (Please select as many as three)

Healthcare facilities and professional offices (medical, dental, financial, etc.)

Hotels or resort-style accommodations

Low-density single-family residential development

Multi-family residential development (condos, townhomes, apartments)

Restaurants and cafés

Recreation, entertainment, and nature-based amenities (parks, trails, water access)

Retail shops and small commercial services

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Which of the following housing characteristics are most important for the Town of Sunset Beach? (Please select as many as three)

Encouraging well-planned multi-family or mixed-density development in appropriate locations

Ensuring infrastructure (roads, water, sewer, stormwater) can support new housing

Improving housing affordability and offering diverse housing choices

Maintaining low-density, single-family neighborhood character

Protecting natural resources and minimizing environmental impacts of new housing

Providing housing options suitable for elderly residents (aging in place, accessible homes, senior-friendly design)

Providing or preserving housing options that support vacation rentals

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Which of the following environmental issues are most important for the Town of Sunset Beach? (Please select as many as three.)

Beach protection and shoreline management

Clear cutting of trees and open debris burning

Drinking water quality

Flooding and stormwater management

Impacts of development on wildlife and natural resources

Preservation of tree canopy and natural open space

Protection of wetlands, dunes, and sensitive habitats

Water quality in canals, creeks, and surrounding waterways

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Which of the following transportation concerns and needs are most important for the Town of Sunset Beach? (Please select as many as three)

Alternative transportation methods from the mainland to the island

Congestion during peak tourism seasons

Emergency evacuation and hurricane traffic flow

Improved transportation options for seniors and visitors

Maintenance and improvement of local streets

Pedestrian and bicycle safety and connectivity (sidewalks, greenways, crosswalks)

Safety and speed management on major roads

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What do you consider to be the most important in creating recreational opportunities? (Please select as many as three)

Access to waterways for kayaking, paddling, and boating

Beach access, amenities, and maintenance

Community events, gathering spaces, and cultural activities

Indoor recreation facilities and enhanced programming

Nature-based recreation (birding, wildlife viewing, boardwalks)

Parks, playgrounds, and active recreation areas (ballfields, courts)

Walking and biking trails connecting key destinations

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What is your favorite thing about Sunset Beach?

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* 9. Which of the below best describes your relationship to the Town of Sunset Beach?

Full-time resident - property owner

Full-time resident - renter

Full-time resident - unincorporated area County property owner

Part-time/seasonal resident

Non-resident property owner

I work here

I own a business here

I visit from out of the area

Other

Other (please specify)

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* 10. What else would you like us to know?

Thank you for participating in our questionnaire! Your feedback is vital in helping us update our Land Use Plan. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Town Hall at 910-579-6297. For additional information and to follow along in the process please visit plansunsetbeach.com.