Dagsboro Community Questionaire

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The Town of Dagsboro is currently working on their 5-year Comprehensive Plan review. The first step in the review process is asking the Dagsboro community to provide feedback on the current state of the community and what type of place they would like to live in. Please take a moment to complete the questionnaire.

This is your opportunity to participate in the planning of your community’s future.

Are you a:

Town of Dagsboro Full-Time Resident

Town of Dagsboro Part-Time Resident

Town of Dagsboro Renter (residential)

Sussex County Resident

Dagsboro Business Owner

Work in Dagsboro

Visitor

Your age is:

18 – 24

25 – 40

41 – 65

Over 65

You live in Dagsboro because: (check all that apply)

You were born here

Low cost of living

Land value (cost to purchase or rent home)

Small town atmosphere

Proximity to the beach

N/A

Other

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In your opinion, what should the town’s top priority be, please select only one:

Community character

Housing

Transportation

Environment

Public health and safety

Economic development

Other

0/250

Pick the top 3 attributes/characteristics that are the most important for preserving Dagsboro’s rural community character: (pick your top 3, in no particular order)

Open lands

Historic district standards

Clean appearance of town

Trees and ditches/streams through town

Balance between growth and small-town character preservation

Quietness and solitude

Clear scenic views

Wildlife and natural habitats

Public land access

Clustered or compact development

Local businesses, thriving Main Street

Other

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How would you rate the current condition of streets and roadways in Dagsboro?

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

How would you rate the current state of utilities (Water, Sewer, electric, etc.) in Dagsboro?

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Do you believe any public facilities (Police Station, Town Hall, Katie Helm Park, etc.) need improvement?

Yes

Which infrastructure areas do you believe need the most immediate attention to accommodate the town’s growth? (select all that apply)

Roads and transportation

Water and sewage systems

Public facilities (parks, community center, etc.)

Utilities (electric, internet, etc.)

Other

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Select the types of development you would like to see in town: (pick top 3 in no particular order)

Single-family homes on large lots

Single-family homes on modestly sized lots

Mixture of single-family homes and townhouses

Mixed use community (single-family homes, duplexes, and townhouses)

Multifamily homes/townhouses

Assisted living facility

Retirement community (for 55 years and older)

Condominium building or condominium developments

Apartment buildings

None

What is your opinion regarding the Town’s policy regarding residential development:

Limit it by regulation

Not regulate, but restrict to areas already served by water and sewer

Leave it to market forces

Actively promote residential development

Do you believe the Town should devote staff resources and tax revenue toward attracting affordable housing options (for young families, local workforce, seniors)?

Yes

Where in Town would you most encourage commercial/retail growth?

Main Street

Clayton Street

Route 113

If you could bring one business into town, what would it be? (please indicate either company name or type of business)

0/250

What one business would you not want to see come to town? (please indicate either company name or type of business)

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Do you feel like the town is doing enough to protect the environment adequately?

Yes

Would you support the purchase of open space or conservation land through the use of Town taxes?

Yes

I am concerned about: (pick your top 3, in no particular order)

Traffic congestion within town

Crime/safety

Property maintenance and community aesthetics

Pedestrian safety

Public parking

Drinking water

Wastewater treatment

Adequate public transportation to other towns

Not having a safe area for children to play

I would like the following in town: (pick your top3, in no particular order)

Medical facility

Library

Senior center

Community center

General services and activities for seniors

Town trash service

Youth programs

Please list any additional issues, suggestions, or solutions of importance for the Town’s future.

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Name

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Phone:

0/50

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