Zoning Code Update Survey

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* 1. Harbor Springs voters repealed Ordinance 439 (the new Zoning Code) on November 5. The information in this survey may be used by the Planning Commission to supplement the Master Plan in determining what changes should be made in a potential zoning code rewrite. Click "I understand" to proceed.

I understand

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* 2. Please indicate where you live.

City of Harbor Springs

Little Traverse Township

West Traverse Township

Other Municipality in Emmet County

None of the above

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* 3. Do you consider yourself a seasonal resident of Harbor Springs?

Yes

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* 4. Do you own or rent your home?

Own

Rent

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* 5. If you have a residence within the Harbor Springs city limits, please indicate its location.

Along the waterfront

Below the bluff but not along the waterfront

Above the bluff

Not applicable

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* 6. Are you an employee at a business in the city limits?

Yes

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* 7. What is a reasonable minimum size requirement for a dwelling unit?

300 sq ft

500 sq ft

750 sq ft

1,000 sq ft

1,250 sq ft

1,500 sq ft

2,000 sq ft

There should not be a minimum size limit.

I don't know

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What is a reasonable maximum size limit for a dwelling unit?

2,000 sq ft

2,500 sq ft

3,000 sq ft

3,500 sq ft

4,000 sq ft

4,500 sq ft

5,000 sq ft

There should not be a maximum size limit

I don't know

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What is a reasonable minimum lot size requirement for residential properties?

2,000 - 2,999 sq ft

3,000 - 3,999 sq ft

4,000 - 4,999 sq ft

5,000 - 5,999 sq ft

6,000 - 6,999 sq ft

7,000 - 7,999 sq ft

8,000 - 8,999 sq ft

9,000 - 9,999 sq ft

10,000+ sq ft

There should not be a minimum lot size limit.

I don't know

Other (please specify)

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* 10. What is a reasonable minimum lot size width for a residential property?

21-30 ft

31-40 ft

41-50 ft

51-60 ft

61-70 ft

71-80 ft

I don't know

Other (please specify)

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* 11. What is a reasonable front setback for a residential property? (The minimum distance a structure must be from the front property line.)

0-5 ft

6-10 ft

11-15 ft

16-20 ft

I don't know

Other (please specify)

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* 12. What is a reasonable side setback for a residential property? (The minimum distance a primary structure must be from the side property line.)

0-5 ft

6-10 ft

11-15 ft

16-20 ft

I don't know

Other (please specify)

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* 13. What is a reasonable rear setback for a residential property? (The minimum distance a primary structure must be from the rear property line.)

0-5 ft

6-10 ft

11-15 ft

16-20 ft

21-25 ft

26-30 ft

I don't know

Other (please specify)

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* 14. What is a reasonable maximum lot coverage for a residential property? (The maximum percentage of a lot that can be covered by buildings/structures.)

Up to 10%

11-20%

21-30%

31-40%

41-50%

51-60%

61-70%

71-80%

81-90%

91-100%

There should not be a maximum lot coverage restriction.

I don't know

Other (please specify)

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* 15. What is a reasonable maximum height limit for a house?

Up to 20 ft

21-30 ft

31-40 ft

41-50 ft

51-60 ft

61-70 ft

There should not be a maximum height limit for a house.

I don't know

Other (please specify)

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* 16. What is a reasonable maximum number of floors for a house? (Not including a basement.)

One

Two

Three

Four

I don't know

Other (please specify)

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* 17. How appropriate are the following types of houses for Harbor Springs? Credit: www.architecturaldesigns.com.

Very appropriate	Appropriate	Neutral	Inappropriate	Very inappropriate
Very appropriate	Appropriate	Neutral	Inappropriate	Very inappropriate
Very appropriate	Appropriate	Neutral	Inappropriate	Very inappropriate
Very appropriate	Appropriate	Neutral	Inappropriate	Very inappropriate
Very appropriate	Appropriate	Neutral	Inappropriate	Very inappropriate
Very appropriate	Appropriate	Neutral	Inappropriate	Very inappropriate
Very appropriate	Appropriate	Neutral	Inappropriate	Very inappropriate
Very appropriate	Appropriate	Neutral	Inappropriate	Very inappropriate
Very appropriate	Appropriate	Neutral	Inappropriate	Very inappropriate
Very appropriate	Appropriate	Neutral	Inappropriate	Very inappropriate
Very appropriate	Appropriate	Neutral	Inappropriate	Very inappropriate
Very appropriate	Appropriate	Neutral	Inappropriate	Very inappropriate
Very appropriate	Appropriate	Neutral	Inappropriate	Very inappropriate
Very appropriate	Appropriate	Neutral	Inappropriate	Very inappropriate
Very appropriate	Appropriate	Neutral	Inappropriate	Very inappropriate
Very appropriate	Appropriate	Neutral	Inappropriate	Very inappropriate

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* 18. How many zoning districts should there be in the city?

1-5

6-10

11-15

16-20

I don't know

Other (please specify)

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* 19. What is a reasonable maximum height limit for commercial and mixed-use buildings in downtown Harbor Springs?

Up to 20 ft

21-30 ft

31-40 ft

41-50 ft

51-60 ft

61-70 ft

71-80 ft

There should not be a maximum height limit for buildings in downtown.

I don't know

Other (please specify)

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* 20. What is a reasonable maximum number of floors for a building in downtown Harbor Springs?

There should not be a maximum number of floors for buildings in downtown.

I don't know

Other (please specify)

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* 21. Should rooftop decks be allowed on downtown buildings in Harbor Springs?

Yes

I don't know

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* 22. How should housing development occur in the Harbor Springs area? Check all that apply.

Sprawl housing into vacant land and green-space in the surrounding townships.

Allow buildings in the city to be taller to some degree.

Increase the number of dwelling units allowed on existing properties.

Allow smaller residential lots.

Allow for more variety in lot shapes and configurations.

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* 23. In your opinion, which photo most appropriately represents the borders (in red) of downtown Harbor Springs?

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* 24. Do the size and scale of the buildings in this photo fit the character of Harbor Springs?

Yes

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* 25. Please select the appropriate approval process that you believe should be necessary when making the following changes to your property.

	No zoning approval should be necessary.	I should receive approval from the Zoning Administrator.	I should receive approval from an Administrative Review Committee.	I should receive approval from the Planning Commission.	My neighbors should be notified and there should be a public hearing at the Planning Commission.	I should not be allowed to do this on my property.
I am building a single family house.	I am building a single family house. No zoning approval should be necessary.	I am building a single family house. I should receive approval from the Zoning Administrator.	I am building a single family house. I should receive approval from an Administrative Review Committee.	I am building a single family house. I should receive approval from the Planning Commission.	I am building a single family house. My neighbors should be notified and there should be a public hearing at the Planning Commission.	I am building a single family house. I should not be allowed to do this on my property.
I am building a house much smaller than others in my neighborhood, such as a "tiny home."	I am building a house much smaller than others in my neighborhood, such as a "tiny home." No zoning approval should be necessary.	I am building a house much smaller than others in my neighborhood, such as a "tiny home." I should receive approval from the Zoning Administrator.	I am building a house much smaller than others in my neighborhood, such as a "tiny home." I should receive approval from an Administrative Review Committee.	I am building a house much smaller than others in my neighborhood, such as a "tiny home." I should receive approval from the Planning Commission.	I am building a house much smaller than others in my neighborhood, such as a "tiny home." My neighbors should be notified and there should be a public hearing at the Planning Commission.	I am building a house much smaller than others in my neighborhood, such as a "tiny home." I should not be allowed to do this on my property.
I am converting my house into a duplex.	I am converting my house into a duplex. No zoning approval should be necessary.	I am converting my house into a duplex. I should receive approval from the Zoning Administrator.	I am converting my house into a duplex. I should receive approval from an Administrative Review Committee.	I am converting my house into a duplex. I should receive approval from the Planning Commission.	I am converting my house into a duplex. My neighbors should be notified and there should be a public hearing at the Planning Commission.	I am converting my house into a duplex. I should not be allowed to do this on my property.
I am renting out a unit above my garage or in my house for long term renters.	I am renting out a unit above my garage or in my house for long term renters. No zoning approval should be necessary.	I am renting out a unit above my garage or in my house for long term renters. I should receive approval from the Zoning Administrator.	I am renting out a unit above my garage or in my house for long term renters. I should receive approval from an Administrative Review Committee.	I am renting out a unit above my garage or in my house for long term renters. I should receive approval from the Planning Commission.	I am renting out a unit above my garage or in my house for long term renters. My neighbors should be notified and there should be a public hearing at the Planning Commission.	I am renting out a unit above my garage or in my house for long term renters. I should not be allowed to do this on my property.
I am building a garage.	I am building a garage. No zoning approval should be necessary.	I am building a garage. I should receive approval from the Zoning Administrator.	I am building a garage. I should receive approval from an Administrative Review Committee.	I am building a garage. I should receive approval from the Planning Commission.	I am building a garage. My neighbors should be notified and there should be a public hearing at the Planning Commission.	I am building a garage. I should not be allowed to do this on my property.
I am adding a deck.	I am adding a deck. No zoning approval should be necessary.	I am adding a deck. I should receive approval from the Zoning Administrator.	I am adding a deck. I should receive approval from an Administrative Review Committee.	I am adding a deck. I should receive approval from the Planning Commission.	I am adding a deck. My neighbors should be notified and there should be a public hearing at the Planning Commission.	I am adding a deck. I should not be allowed to do this on my property.
I am adding a porch.	I am adding a porch. No zoning approval should be necessary.	I am adding a porch. I should receive approval from the Zoning Administrator.	I am adding a porch. I should receive approval from an Administrative Review Committee.	I am adding a porch. I should receive approval from the Planning Commission.	I am adding a porch. My neighbors should be notified and there should be a public hearing at the Planning Commission.	I am adding a porch. I should not be allowed to do this on my property.
I am building a house much larger than most others in my neighborhood, such as a "mansion."	I am building a house much larger than most others in my neighborhood, such as a "mansion." No zoning approval should be necessary.	I am building a house much larger than most others in my neighborhood, such as a "mansion." I should receive approval from the Zoning Administrator.	I am building a house much larger than most others in my neighborhood, such as a "mansion." I should receive approval from an Administrative Review Committee.	I am building a house much larger than most others in my neighborhood, such as a "mansion." I should receive approval from the Planning Commission.	I am building a house much larger than most others in my neighborhood, such as a "mansion." My neighbors should be notified and there should be a public hearing at the Planning Commission.	I am building a house much larger than most others in my neighborhood, such as a "mansion." I should not be allowed to do this on my property.
I am converting my house into a triplex.	I am converting my house into a triplex. No zoning approval should be necessary.	I am converting my house into a triplex. I should receive approval from the Zoning Administrator.	I am converting my house into a triplex. I should receive approval from an Administrative Review Committee.	I am converting my house into a triplex. I should receive approval from the Planning Commission.	I am converting my house into a triplex. My neighbors should be notified and there should be a public hearing at the Planning Commission.	I am converting my house into a triplex. I should not be allowed to do this on my property.
I am adding a shed to my property.	I am adding a shed to my property. No zoning approval should be necessary.	I am adding a shed to my property. I should receive approval from the Zoning Administrator.	I am adding a shed to my property. I should receive approval from an Administrative Review Committee.	I am adding a shed to my property. I should receive approval from the Planning Commission.	I am adding a shed to my property. My neighbors should be notified and there should be a public hearing at the Planning Commission.	I am adding a shed to my property. I should not be allowed to do this on my property.
I am erecting a fence on my property.	I am erecting a fence on my property. No zoning approval should be necessary.	I am erecting a fence on my property. I should receive approval from the Zoning Administrator.	I am erecting a fence on my property. I should receive approval from an Administrative Review Committee.	I am erecting a fence on my property. I should receive approval from the Planning Commission.	I am erecting a fence on my property. My neighbors should be notified and there should be a public hearing at the Planning Commission.	I am erecting a fence on my property. I should not be allowed to do this on my property.
I am starting a home occupation with no other employees or customer traffic.	I am starting a home occupation with no other employees or customer traffic. No zoning approval should be necessary.	I am starting a home occupation with no other employees or customer traffic. I should receive approval from the Zoning Administrator.	I am starting a home occupation with no other employees or customer traffic. I should receive approval from an Administrative Review Committee.	I am starting a home occupation with no other employees or customer traffic. I should receive approval from the Planning Commission.	I am starting a home occupation with no other employees or customer traffic. My neighbors should be notified and there should be a public hearing at the Planning Commission.	I am starting a home occupation with no other employees or customer traffic. I should not be allowed to do this on my property.
I am starting a home occupation with a few employees and some customer traffic.	I am starting a home occupation with a few employees and some customer traffic. No zoning approval should be necessary.	I am starting a home occupation with a few employees and some customer traffic. I should receive approval from the Zoning Administrator.	I am starting a home occupation with a few employees and some customer traffic. I should receive approval from an Administrative Review Committee.	I am starting a home occupation with a few employees and some customer traffic. I should receive approval from the Planning Commission.	I am starting a home occupation with a few employees and some customer traffic. My neighbors should be notified and there should be a public hearing at the Planning Commission.	I am starting a home occupation with a few employees and some customer traffic. I should not be allowed to do this on my property.
I am adding a "mother-in-law" suite to my house.	I am adding a "mother-in-law" suite to my house. No zoning approval should be necessary.	I am adding a "mother-in-law" suite to my house. I should receive approval from the Zoning Administrator.	I am adding a "mother-in-law" suite to my house. I should receive approval from an Administrative Review Committee.	I am adding a "mother-in-law" suite to my house. I should receive approval from the Planning Commission.	I am adding a "mother-in-law" suite to my house. My neighbors should be notified and there should be a public hearing at the Planning Commission.	I am adding a "mother-in-law" suite to my house. I should not be allowed to do this on my property.

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* 26. Should residents be allowed to keep chickens (six or fewer) on their property for personal use?

Yes

I don't know