Area F OCP Survey

Household Information

The following information is important for accurate analysis - this information will only be used to analyze and interpret the results. The personal information that you provide is subject to, and protected by, the Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act.

If other, please specify

2. Gender Required

Female

Male

Other

3. Approximately how many years have you lived in the area? Required

Less than 2 yrs

3-10 yrs

11-15 yrs

16+ yrs

4. Please tell us your age category: Required

Under 19 yrs

19-34 yrs

35-49 yrs

50-64 yrs

65+ yrs

5. Do you: Required

Own your home

Rent your home

6. What type of dwelling do you live in? Required

House

Duplex

Multiple family dwelling

Secondary suite

Manufactured home

If other, please specify.

7. How many people reside in your household?

number of adults

number of children/youth (under 18)

Residential Growth Management

8. Which approach to accommodating new growth do you prefer? Required

Priority given to developing existing neighbourhoods (infill)

Equal priority given to existing neighbourhoods and developing new areas

Priority given to developing new areas

If other, please specify.

9. What are the most important challenges to the future of your area? (check all that apply) Required

Protecting the character of existing residential areas

Inappropriate industrial development in rural areas

The need for increased industrial development options

Seniors housing options

Economic instability

Aging infrastructure (roads, wells, sewer systems)

Lack of regulation (animal control, noise, wood smoke)

Too much regulation

Environmental issues

If other, please specify.

Housing

10. How do you expect your housing needs to change in the next 5 years? (check all that apply) Required

No change expected

Require more space

Require less space

Need a home requiring less maintenance

Need some home care service

Need home designed for increased mobility or accessibility

If other, please specify.

11. What type of housing would you like to see more of in your community? (check all that apply) Required

Duplex/Triplex/Fourplex

Townhouse

Mobile Home

Carriage Houses

Single Family Dwelling

Bare land strata development

Apartment building

None

If other, please specify

If other, please specify.

13. What were the important factors in selecting your current accommodation? (check all that apply) Required

Proximity to work

Proximity of a natural amenity (ie. lake, view)

Affordability of housing

Rural/quiet character of the area

Proximity to family members

Proximity to services

If other, please specify.

Commercial and Industrial Growth Management

14. What type of commercial development, if any, do you believe is most needed in your area? (Check all that apply) Required

Small local retail and commercial service shops

Commercial entertainment (pubs, restaurants)

Farmer's market

Tourist accommodation

None

If other, please specify

15. What is important when considering the location of future major industrial operations? (Check all that apply) Required

Separation from residential areas

Protection of the natural environment

The ability of area roads to handle industrial traffic

If other, please specify

Environment

16. What do you consider to be the biggest threats to the environment in your area? (check all that apply) Required

Loss of waterfront vegetation

Older failing sewage disposal systems

Industrial development

Increased recreational use

New residential development

Waterfront development

If other, please specify

17. Are there any specific environmental features or locations that you consider especially important and would like protected?

Agricultural

18. Do you agree that lands with good capacity for agricultural use should be reserved for agricultural use? Required

Yes, within the ALR

Yes, under local land use bylaws

If other, please specify

19. Please identify how agricultural activities in the area in which you live impact your quality of life? Required

Positive impact (i.e. local products, pleasant appearance, open landscapes)

Negative impact (i.e. unpleasant smells/noise/appearance)

No impact

If other, please specify

Quality of life

20. What are the most important contributing factors to the quality of rural living? (check all that apply) Required

Healthy natural environment

Diversity of land uses

Peace and quiet

Sense of community

Large parcel sizes (larger than 2 ha/5 ac)

If other, please specify

General

21. What services and amenities are the most important to attract and retain families and working age residents to the region?

22. How would you like to see your community change in the future?

23. What do you like least about living in your community?

24. What do you most value about living in your community?

Electoral Area F (Vanderhoof Rural) Official Community Plan Survey

Household Information

Residential Growth Management

Housing

Commercial and Industrial Growth Management

Environment

Agricultural

Quality of life

General