Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan)

Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan)

Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan)

Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan)

Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan)

Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan)

Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan)

Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan)

Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan)

Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan)

Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan)

Some local government policies — such as utility connection fees or zoning requirements (minimum lot sizes, required landscaping, etc.) — may make it more expensive to build new housing or to renovate existing housing stock. To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction’s policies or zoning requirements are hindering new construction or renovation in your jurisdiction?

Some local governments have begun experimenting with policy changes to boost housing construction and renovation. Recently, has your jurisdiction attempted to reduce barriers to new construction or renovation by streamlining local processes (e.g., permitting, site reviews, inspections, etc.), reducing fees, or revising other zoning code requirements?

During the next twelve months, do you think your community will have good times financially, or bad times?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding funding for economic development programs?

How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in economic development?

How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in land use and planning (e.g., zoning, permitting)?

During the next twelve months, do you think your community will have good times financially, or bad times?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding funding for economic development programs?

Would the majority of your jurisdiction's citizens be more likely to choose higher taxes to avoid service cuts to economic development or would they choose cuts to economic development to avoid higher taxes?

During the next twelve months, do you think your community will have good times financially, or bad times?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding funding for economic development programs?

Thinking about business conditions in your community, do you think that during the next twelve months your community will have good times financially, or bad times financially?

Now, comparing your jurisdiction's current fiscal year to the next fiscal year, please indicate which actions your jurisdiction has taken or is likely to take regarding funding for economic development programs.