Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

To what extent do you agree or disagree that having a Master Plan aids the jurisdiction’s economic growth? (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

To what extent do you agree or disagree that having a Master Plan protects or enhances the value of individuals’ property investments? (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

To what extent do you agree or disagree that having a Master Plan helps build community enthusiasm or a sense of place? (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

To what extent do you agree or disagree that having a Master Plan provides the jurisdiction legal protection against zoning or development lawsuits? (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan, excluding counties that do not zone and townships that are county-zoned)

Now we’re interested in the potential benefits of land use planning. To what extent do you agree or disagree that having a Master Plan provides officials with political protection against complaints about zoning decisions? (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan, excluding counties that do not zone and townships that are county-zoned)

When considering the rezoning of properties, some local governments strictly adhere to their Master Plan, others use it just for general guiding principles, and yet other jurisdictions rarely consult it at all. Thinking about the way your jurisdiction usually uses its Master Plan in rezoning decisions, which of the following best describes your approach? (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan, excluding counties that do not zone and townships that are county-zoned)

What actions does your jurisdiction usually take to keep the zoning ordinance aligned with the Master Plan? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that try to strictly adhere to the Master Plan when rezoning properties)

What actions does your jurisdiction usually take to keep the zoning ordinance aligned with the Master Plan? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that try to strictly adhere to the Master Plan when rezoning properties)

What actions does your jurisdiction usually take to keep the zoning ordinance aligned with the Master Plan? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that try to strictly adhere to 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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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 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)