Duchesne County Plan Survey

This survey is for all Duchesne County residents regarding land currently outside of incoporated city limits. Your feedback is essential in guiding the future of Duchesne County. There are 3 sections each taking about 5 min to complete:

DUCHESNE COUNTY LIFE AND PEOPLE
GROWTH, HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE
ECONOMICS AND LAND USE

All responses are optional and completely anonymous. Your input will directly influence county policies to create a future that reflects the needs of residents.

Less than 2 years2-10 years11-20 years20+ years

	Very Poor	Poor	Good	Very Good	No Oppinion/ Unsure
Access to outdoor recreation opportunities (e.g., hunting, fishing, trails, public lands)
Preservation and support of agriculture, farming, and ranching traditions
Maintaining a small-town feel and close-knit community culture
Support for local businesses and creation of job opportunities
Support for the continued operation and responsible expansion of the energy industry
Policies that enable development of affordable housing options
Efforts to ensure safe neighborhoods and low crime rates
County partnerships to enhance local education and workforce opportunities
Availability and quality of public facilities and everyday services (e.g., emergency response, utilities, waste, libraries)

	I do not care about this	No Opinion/ Neutral	I care about this a lot
Access to outdoor recreation opportunities (e.g., hunting, fishing, trails, public lands)
Preservation and support of agriculture, farming, and ranching traditions
Maintaining a small-town feel and close-knit community culture
Support for local businesses and creation of job opportunities
Support for the continued operation and responsible expansion of the energy industry
Policies that enable development of affordable housing options
Efforts to ensure safe neighborhoods and low crime rates
County partnerships to enhance local education and workforce opportunities
Availability and quality of public facilities and everyday services (e.g., emergency response, utilities, waste, libraries)

	Very Poor	Poor	Good	Very Good
Fishing, boating, and water recreation (e.g., Starvation Reservoir, Strawberry Reservoir, rivers)
Hunting
Wildlife Viewing
Off-highway vehicle (OHV) and ATV trails
Hiking and mountain biking trails
Camping and RV parks
Equestrian trails and horseback riding
Winter sports (snowmobiling, ice fishing, skiing)
Community events and local gatherings

Multiple times per weekA few times per monthA few times per yearRarely or never

Too slowJust rightToo fastNo opinion

	Not Important	Somewhat Important	Very Important	No Opinion/ Unsure
Keeping roads and transportation infrastructure well-maintained
Adding public services such as utilities, emergency response to serve more people
Expanding access to public lands so there's room for everyone to hunt, fish, camp, and enjoy the outdoors without overcrowding
Preserving open space and rural character
Supporting the development of housing choices at all price points to help maintain housing affordability as demand increases
Implementing long-term water planning that protects existing water users.

	Not a concern	Somewhat concerning	Very concerning	No Opinion / Unsure
Fewer job opportunities, leading young people to leave the area
Aging infrastructure with fewer resources for repairs and upgrades
Difficulty staffing or supporting businesses and industries
Decreased investment in housing, leading to limited housing options
Reduced ability to fund public facilities like parks, libraries, and community centers

Allow growth anywhere in the countyFocus growth in towns and communities that can support more people; limit it in undeveloped or agricultural areasDon’t support growth in any part of the countyOther

It’s easy to find housing at all price pointsIt’s hard to find housing at all price pointsLuxury or higher-priced homes are available, but affordable housing is hard to findAffordable housing is available, but it’s hard to find nicer, larger, or modern homesUnsureOther

	Strongly Oppose	Oppose	Neither Oppose nor Support	Support	Strongly Support
Limit new housing
Create more lots for single-family homes
Build more single-family homes on existing lots
Expand affordable options like apartments, townhomes, and manufactured homes
Encourage mixed-use development like housing above shops or near businesses
Allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs), like basement apartments or backyard homes

The county should only step in if the issue is a health or safety hazardThe county should strengthen community guidelines and increase enforcement to prevent conflicts before they happenI would not like the county to be involved with managing conflicts between people on neighboring propertiesOther

By largest population: Focus on areas with the largest population to serve the most people.Spread investments evenly: Making sure each community gets something.Centrally along main roads for easier countywide accessBy greatest need: Invest where the needs or service gap is largestUnsureOther

Public amenities and services like roads, utilities, and recreation facilities are important to our quality of life, but they are costly to build and maintain. Some projects may be funded with County resources, while others may rely on outside grants if available.

	Not a priority - No public funding from taxes or grants	Low priority - Fund only with outside grants	User-based - Fund with fees or permits paid by users	Medium priority - Use some tax dollars if available	Top priority - Put tax money toward this first
Road maintenance and upgrades
Expanding road access to more areas
Emergency services (fire, EMS, police)
Maintaining / upgrading utilities
Expanding utilities to new areas
Building and maintenance of parks, sidewalks, and outdoor spaces
Building and maintenace of indoor recreation facilities (gyms, auditoriums)
Building and maintenace of trailheads, trails, and outdoor recreation access
Expanded access to lakes, rivers, and fishing spots
Building and maintenace of campgrounds, RV parks, and tourism sites
Building and operating public schools
operating services for seniors and low-income residents
Putting on community events, festivals, and local activities

No additional from noted aboveI participate in Farming, Ranching or Agriculture outside of my primary incomeI previously participated in Farming, Ranching or Agriculture, but do not currentlyI have family ties to the Oil and Gas IndustryI previously worked in the Oil and Gas Industry, but do not currentlyI operate or help with a home-based business or online salesI do seasonal work (construction, guiding, tourism, etc.)Other

	No Benefit	Some Benefit	Extremely Benificial
Expanding oil, gas, and industrial development.
Supporting agriculture and local food production.
Encouraging recreation and tourism-based businesses.
Attracting more commercial businesses and retail development.
Diversifying the economy across multiple industries.

Build more homes for residentsAdd more places to shop and do businessSupport growth in energy, industry, and manufacturingExpand recreation, tourism, and outdoor attractionsSupport and protect farming and ranching operationsRetain the status quoOther

Use zoning to guide where different uses (homes, businesses, industry) are allowedInvest in public infrastructure like roads, utilities, and services to support growthOffer tax breaks or grants to encourage desired land usesMinimize county rules and regulations on land usePartner with private businesses and developers to invest in key areasOther

We have a water shortage problemAgricultural water rights are not widely availableWe have water quality or contamination problemsWe have a lack of water infrastructure (pipes, wells, irrigation systems)Water issues don’t affect me in my day-to-day lifeI don’t think Duchesne County has any major water issuesNo OpinionOther

	Strongly Oppose	Oppose	Neither Oppose or Support	Support	Strongly Support
Offering incentives for drought-resistant landscaping
Investing in updated water infrastructure (pipes, storage, irrigation systems)
Creating policies to protect groundwater from overuse or contamination
Expanding water recycling and conservation programs
Providing public education on water conservation practices
Improving monitoring of water quality and usage
Coordinating water planning with neighboring counties and water districts
Limiting new developments that use large amounts of water

Duchesne County Plan Survey

1. DUCHESNE COUNTY LIFE AND PEOPLE

2. GROWTH, HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE

3. ECONOMICS AND LAND USE