Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

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 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 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 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 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 have any Master Plan)

How does your jurisdiction’s current staff capacity for planning and zoning compare to 10 years ago (before the Great Recession)? (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

Thinking overall about your jurisdiction’s planning and zoning needs today, does your jurisdiction have too much, too little, or about the right amount of staff capacity (i.e., internal staff and/or external consultants)? (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 have any Master Plan)

 If your jurisdiction makes any use of external planners (i.e., contracted consultants and/or personnel from other jurisdictions), what is the nature of the relationship(s)? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

If your jurisdiction makes any use of external planners (i.e., contracted consultants and/or personnel from other jurisdictions), what is the nature of the relationship(s)? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

If your jurisdiction makes any use of external planners (i.e., contracted consultants and/or personnel from other jurisdictions), what is the nature of the relationship(s)? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

Are there any full- or part-time planning employees on your jurisdiction’s own staff? (if your jurisdiction has no employees, please select “no planning staff”) (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

Regardless of whether your jurisdiction does its own zoning or relies on the county or joint authority, how often would you say controversies related to those zoning actions occur regarding properties in your jurisdiction? (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan, excluding those counties which have no county-zoned townships)

Regardless of whether your jurisdiction does its own zoning or relies on the county or joint authority, how often would you say public hearings for zoning actions (rezoning requests, site plan review, special use permits, etc.) occur regarding properties in your jurisdiction? (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan, excluding those counties which have no county-zoned townships)

Which of the following, if any, are reasons why your jurisdiction may not strictly adhere to its Master Plan when making rezoning decisions? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that generally follow the spirit of the Master Plan or rarely consider the Master Plan when rezoning properties)

Which of the following, if any, are reasons why your jurisdiction may not strictly adhere to its Master Plan when making rezoning decisions? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that generally follow the spirit of the Master Plan or rarely consider the Master Plan when rezoning properties)

Taking your best guess, when do you think the next economic recession is mostly likely to start?

Now thinking specifically about electric vehicles (EVs), to the best of your knowledge, are there any publicly-accessible EV charging stations in your jurisdiction? (Among jurisdictions which have not at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

If more resources (e.g., funding, technical assistance, workshops, etc.) were readily available to your jurisdiction, do you think that would make a difference in your consideration or adoption of local policies regarding energy? (Among jurisdictions which have not at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Which of the following energy issues do you think your jurisdiction is likely to consider within the next 12 months? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions which are somewhat or very likely to begin looking at energy issues within the next 12 months)

Thinking about your own part of the state, to what extent, if any, would you say there are problems associated with opioids in other jurisdictions nearby?

Thinking about your own part of the state, to what extent, if any, would you say there are problems associated with opioids in your jurisdiction?

Whether or not your jurisdiction has taken any specific actions, in your opinion, how prepared today is your jurisdiction's government to deal with the next economic recession?

How concerned are you, if at all, about the potential impact of the next recession on your jurisdiction's general government operations?

How concerned are you, if at all, about the potential impact of the next recession on your jurisdiction's quality and/or amount of services provided?

Which of the following, if any, are reasons why your jurisdiction may not strictly adhere to its Master Plan when making rezoning decisions? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that generally follow the spirit of the Master Plan or rarely consider the Master Plan when rezoning properties)

Some jurisdictions have started to prepare for the next economic recession, while others have not. As far as you know, has your jurisdiction taken any specific actions to prepare for the next economic recession?

Looking back, how would you rate your jurisdiction’s fiscal health today compared to where it was before the Great Recession of 2008-09?

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)