The 'Limited' Survey

This is the survey which was handed out at the first of 4 community meetings. Attendees were told that it would not be made available outside those meetings. That seemed a bit unfair, so I have duplicated it here for your use. Please copy it as you can and post your responses to Amanda Almgren, long range planner, at a.almgren@co.island.wa.us

Feel free to expand on your thoughts and reasoning.

 

Island County 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update Public Meeting Questionnaire

1. Values - Please  rate  how  strongly  you support   the following  statements:

(One indicating that you strongly support the statement and five indicating that you do not support the statement)

Statement                                                                            strongly support                      do not support
                                                                                                1              2            3           4               5
The existing character of Island County's rural areas
should be protected, even if this means greater restrictions
on new development and the use of land for purposes
other than agriculture or residences.

Improving public access to beaches and shorelines should
be a priority, even if this means higher taxes for parks in
the County or redirecting funds from other purposes.

The ability of property owners to use or develop their property
however they want should be prioritized above protecting
Island County's rural character and landscapes.

The County should prioritize environmental protection, even
if it means increasing the size of protective buffers where
development is restricted.

New development should be concentrated in areas which are
already developed, even if this means limiting the amount of
development which can occur in rural areas.

Economic development should be encouraged, but new
commercial uses should primarily be located within built-up
areas, cities, and towns.

Tourism should be encouraged in Island County, even if it
places a strain on infrastructure and resources.

The preservation of historic structures and landscapes should be
expanded outside of Ebey's Reserve, even if it means
regulating the use of land or modification to historic structures.

The remaining large tracts of land should be protected even if it
means increasing the minimum size of new parcels.

The Conservation Futures Fund (a tx levied when property is
bought or sold to pay for open space conservation) should be
increased so that more land can be purchased or protected.

2. Priorities - The County has a set amount of time for the Comprehensive Plan update effort. If you were given total control, how would you allocate time (by percentage) to each of the following categories. Please explain any specific areas you would focus on. You may create your own categories, but you may not exceed 100%. (Note that transportation is not included as an option because it is already in progress).

Topic                                                       Time     Explanation

Protecting and enhancing Open
Space & Rural Scenery

Land Use (determining what should
be allowed where)

Environmental Protection

Affordable housing

Access to Parks, Beaches and
Outdoor Recreational Facilities

Tourism

Historic Preservation

Agriculture & Local Food

Simplifying and clarifying Island
County's codes and regultions

Other:

Other:

Total                                                      100%