Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Now, thinking about your jurisdiction’s current planning and/or zoning on energy issues, as far as you know, how do your plans and/or ordinances treat utility-scale solar energy? (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues and are responsible for their own planning and/or zoning)

Now, thinking about your jurisdiction’s current planning and/or zoning on energy issues, as far as you know, how do your plans and/or ordinances treat compact residential development as an energy-saving strategy? (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues and are responsible for their own planning and/or zoning)

Does your planning and/or zoning include any incentives for exceeding state energy efficiency standards or for attaining "Green Building" certification (e.g., LEED, ENERGY STAR, etc.) in private buildings? (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues and are responsible for their own planning and/or zoning)

Regardless of how your planning and/or zoning currently addresses energy issues, would your jurisdiction be likely to take advantage of any of the following? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues and are responsible for their own planning and/or zoning)

Looking ahead, how likely or unlikely is it that your jurisdiction will alter its approach to planning and/or zoning regarding energy issues within the next 12 months? (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues and are responsible for their own planning and/or zoning)

Even if your jurisdiction is not considering local energy policies at this time, how likely or unlikely is it that you will begin looking at energy issues within the next 12 months? (Among jurisdictions which have not at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

As far as you know, does your jurisdiction engage in planning for energy efficiency, and if so, how extensively?

As far as you know, does your jurisdiction engage in planning for renewable energy, and if so, how extensively?

Which of the following best describes your jurisdiction’s approach to allowing medical marijuana facilities in the jurisdiction?

What is the current status of zoning in your jurisdiction related to medical marijuana facilities? (Among jurisdictions that have passed a resolution to opt into the MMFLA)

As far as you know, which of the following types of policies are included in your local ordinance(s) related to medical marijuana facilities? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have passed a resolution opting into the MMFLA)

a. Specifically limiting the number of facilities

As far as you know, which of the following types of policies are included in your local ordinance(s) related to medical marijuana facilities? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have passed a resolution opting into the MMFLA)

b. Limiting the number of facilities by regulating the distance between them

As far as you know, which of the following types of policies are included in your local ordinance(s) related to medical marijuana facilities? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have passed a resolution opting into the MMFLA)

c. Restricting facilities to particular zoning districts

As far as you know, which of the following types of policies are included in your local ordinance(s) related to medical marijuana facilities? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have passed a resolution opting into the MMFLA)

d. Requiring a special land-use permit

As far as you know, which of the following types of policies are included in your local ordinance(s) related to medical marijuana facilities? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have passed a resolution opting into the MMFLA)

e. Enforcing distance from schools, parks, or other community buildings

As far as you know, which of the following types of policies are included in your local ordinance(s) related to medical marijuana facilities? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have passed a resolution opting into the MMFLA)

f. Allowing multiple medical marijuana facilities on the same site (co-location)

As far as you know, which of the following types of policies are included in your local ordinance(s) related to medical marijuana facilities? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have passed a resolution opting into the MMFLA)

g. Limiting hours of operation

As far as you know, which of the following types of policies are included in your local ordinance(s) related to medical marijuana facilities? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have passed a resolution opting into the MMFLA)

h. Setting sign and advertising restrictions

Does your jurisdiction currently have a Master Plan that addresses land use? (Among cities, townships, and villages)

Does your county currently have a Master Plan that addresses land use? (Among counties)

Master Plans must be reviewed every five years, and updates to the Plan are required when the review deems it necessary. To the best of your knowledge, approximately when was the last time the Master Plan for your jurisdiction was updated? (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

Whether or not the Master Plan for your jurisdiction has been updated recently, which of the following problems, if any, has your jurisdiction experienced — or would you expect it to experience — when updating its Master Plan? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

Whether or not the Master Plan for your jurisdiction has been updated recently, which of the following problems, if any, has your jurisdiction experienced — or would you expect it to experience — when updating its Master Plan? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

Whether or not the Master Plan for your jurisdiction has been updated recently, which of the following problems, if any, has your jurisdiction experienced — or would you expect it to experience — when updating its Master Plan? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

Whether or not the Master Plan for your jurisdiction has been updated recently, which of the following problems, if any, has your jurisdiction experienced — or would you expect it to experience — when updating its Master Plan? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)