Thank you for taking this survey to inform the Emmet County Master Plan Update. This survey is meant to be taken individually and is completely anonymous.

We welcome and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to participate in this activity and are glad you are here. Thank you for sharing your time and ideas with us.

Sincerely,

The Emmet County Planning Commission

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* 1. Where in Emmet County do you live? Please select which Township, City, or Village your primary address is located within.

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* 2. What describes your residential status?

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* 3. How old are you?

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* 4. Did you take the first Master Plan survey (September 2025) and/or participate in a Master Plan open house (October 2025)?

It doesn't matter if you did or didn't. We are trying to understand if we're reaching people who are new to the process or people who have been participating along the way. All are welcomed.

As Emmet County looks ahead, the Master Plan will guide how land, housing, transportation, and infrastructure are planned and used in the years to come.

In line with the Michigan Planning Enabling Act which establishes the rules for content and adoption, the County will consider local and regional data, along with community input, to inform Master Plan priorities.

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* 5. The results of the previous community survey (Sep 2025) and community open houses (Oct 2025) identified the following topics as most important to address in the Master Plan update. Do you agree with this list?

  Agree - High Priority for the Master Plan Neutral Disagree - Not a High Priority for the Master Plan
Increase supply of affordable housing (and housing overall)
Improve roads and non-motorized transportation system
Preserve natural features (floodplains, woodlands, and stream shoreline)
Support agriculture/agritourism
Expand public transit
Improve cell service/broadband access to all properties

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* 6. Relevant studies and data suggest that the following topics also are important to address in the Master Plan update. Do you agree with this list?

  Agree - High Priority for the Master Plan Neutral Disagree - Not a High Priority for the Master Plan
Provide more housing options for older residents who may seek to downsize.
Promote housing for households in the family-formation and working-age range.
Encourage growth in year-round employment sectors.
Continue determining strategies to balance the needs of year-round residents with those of seasonal visitors.
Protect the County’s shoreline, infrastructure, and public spaces from erosion and storm impacts.
Manage new growth and development in a way that meets residents' needs while preserving rural land and character.

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* 7. Are any priorities missing from the lists in Questions 5 and 6 above?

The next series of questions builds on the priorities identified by the community engagement to-date in this process: housing, transportation improvements, natural resources, agriculture/agritourism, public transit, and broadband.

Emmet County can’t solve these issues/opportunities alone. But there are some actions the County could explore to encourage progress on each topic. Below are options for you to weigh in on.

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* 8. Should Emmet County explore any of the following actions to encourage more housing development?

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* 9. Using the sliding scale, please select your opinion of what price is “affordable” housing for sale for Emmet County.

$50,000 $225,000 $450,000
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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 10. Using the sliding scale, please select your opinion of what price is “affordable” monthly rent for Emmet County.

$500 $1,250 $2,500
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* 11. Should Emmet County explore any of the following actions to improve transportation safety and connectivity?

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* 12. Should Emmet County explore any of the following actions to preserve natural resources and natural features?

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* 13. Should Emmet County explore any of the following actions to support agriculture and agritourism?

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* 14. Should Emmet County continue efforts to explore any of the following actions to expand public transit services?

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* 15. Should Emmet County explore any of the following actions to improve cell service/broadband connectivity?

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* 16. What is a fairly simple action you think the County could take in the next year or so to improve our quality of life?

Almost done! We’re exploring what parts of Emmet County are well suited for development and/or redevelopment opportunities, such as for new housing, commercial, and agricultural land uses.

The areas that are prioritized most highly by the community are the areas we will explore first. This doesn’t mean they are guaranteed to be developed, but does mean we’ll explore what types of uses should go there and how those uses should be allowed (or not).

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* 17. We have identified the following areas of Emmet County as having the potential for development or redevelopment. Do you support any areas/development potential on this list?

  Support Exploring This Not Sure Do Not Support Exploring This
Medium-High Density Housing in East Bear Creek Township
Medium-High Density Housing in South Bear Creek Township
Medium-High Density Housing in Littlefield Township
Commercial/Housing/Recreation Mixed-Use along US-31 Corridor in Bear Creek Township from Bayview to Pickerel Lake Rd)
Commercial/Housing/Recreation Mixed-Use in Littlefield Township
Commerce/Contractor/Distributor Light Industrial in Littlefield Township
Commerce/Contractor/Distributor Light Industrial in East Bear Creek Township
Commerce/Contractor/Distributor Light Industrial in South Bear Creek Township
Commerce/Contractor/Distributor Light Industrial in McKinley Township near Pellston Airport
Agritourism/Wineries/Events Accessory Agriculture in Northern Emmet County
Agritourism/Wineries/Events Accessory Agriculture along US 131 Corridor in Bear Creek Township
Agritourism/Wineries/Events Accessory Agriculture in East Bear Creek Township
Agritourism/Wineries/Events Accessory Agriculture in Maple River Township east of US-31.

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* 18. Is there anything else you’d like to share?

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* 19. What are the best ways to inform you about Emmet County meetings, emergencies, programs, services, and other updates? (Select all that apply)

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* 20. Would you like to receive email project updates? These will include summary reports (like the results of this survey) and emailed invites to participate in events/discussions. Note—your survey responses will be anonymous whether you provide an email or not.

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