Historic Preservation Commission Community Survey
Purpose: Help the Historic Preservation Commission understand community values and challenges as it updates the design standards used to review requests for work in Local Historic Districts.
Section 1: About You
Do you live, own property, or own a business in a locally designated historic district in Salisbury?
Yes, I live in a local historic district
Yes, I own property in a local historic disitrct
Yes, I'm a business owner in a local historic district
I'm a contractor or design professional who does work in local historic districts
I'm interested in moving to or buying property in a local historic district
No
I'm not sure
If yes, which local historic district?
If no, do you want your neighborhood to be a local historic district?
Yes
No
Which neighborhood do you live in?
How important is historic preservation to the character and identity of Salisbury?
Very important
Somewhat important
Neutral
Not very important
Not important at all
Do you think the current Local Historic Design Standards strike the right balance between preserving historic character and allowing reasonable changes?
Yes
No
Not sure
If no, what concerns do you have about the current standards?
Too strict to follow
Not enforced consistently
Outdated or unclear
Don't allow modern materials
Not sensitive to affordability
Other
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Section 2: Costs and Materials
Do the cost of complying with the standards prevent you from conducting repair or doing work to your historic property?
Yes
No
Should the standards allow more flexibility to use modern materials that resemble historic ones for any of the following features?
None
Doors
Windows
Siding
Roofing
Decking, porch floorings, and steps
Railings
Columns
Fencing
Sheds, garages
Walkways and driveways
Other
Should properties that are contributing to the district be held to stricter standards than those that are non-contributing?
Yes
No
I don't know what that means
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Section 3: Communication and Process
How would you rate your understanding of what is or isn't allowed in a local historic district?
Very clear
Somewhat clear
Not clear
I don't know anything about the standards
Have you applied for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) in the last five years?
Yes
No
I don't know what that is
How would you describe your experience?
Positive
Neutral
Negative
Describe your experience below:
What sources did you reference while developing your COA application:
None
Local Historic Design Standards
City staff
Historic Salisbury Foundation
State Historic Preservation Office
Neighbors
Contractors
Online resources
Other
What improvements would you like to see in how the City communicates preservation requirements and processes?
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Section 4: Impact on Character
In this section, you will be asked to rate how detrimental you believe each of the following changes is to the character of a local historic district. You will answer on a three-point scale with ratings: 1 - not detrimental at all, 2 - moderately detrimental, 3 - extremely detrimental
Building Materials
Historic house - change from wood siding to synthetic/composite siding
not detrimental at all
1
2
extremely detrimental
3
1 is not detrimental at all, 3 is extremely detrimental
Roofing - slate/tin/wood shingles to asphalt or synthetic shingles
not detrimental at all
1
2
extremely detrimental
3
1 is not detrimental at all, 3 is extremely detrimental
Rear deck - use of composite materials rather than wood
not detrimental at all
1
2
extremely detrimental
3
1 is not detrimental at all, 3 is extremely detrimental
New construction - use of modern materials, vinyl or other material windows, synthetic/composite siding, fiberglass doors
not detrimental at all
1
2
extremely detrimental
3
1 is not detrimental at all, 3 is extremely detrimental
Site Features
Rear yard privacy fencing - vinyl or composite wood
not detrimental at all
1
2
extremely detrimental
3
1 is not detrimental at all, 3 is extremely detrimental
Front yard picket fencing - vinyl or composite wood
not detrimental at all
1
2
extremely detrimental
3
1 is not detrimental at all, 3 is extremely detrimental
Tree removal
not detrimental at all
1
2
extremely detrimental
3
1 is not detrimental at all, 3 is extremely detrimental
Driveway placement in front yard
not detrimental at all
1
2
extremely detrimental
3
1 is not detrimental at all, 3 is extremely detrimental
Signage
Vinyl window decals
not detrimental at all
1
2
extremely detrimental
3
1 is not detrimental at all, 3 is extremely detrimental
Freestanding neighborhood signage
not detrimental at all
1
2
extremely detrimental
3
1 is not detrimental at all, 3 is extremely detrimental
Internally illuminated signage
not detrimental at all
1
2
extremely detrimental
3
1 is not detrimental at all, 3 is extremely detrimental
Electronic message boards in downtown
not detrimental at all
1
2
extremely detrimental
3
1 is not detrimental at all, 3 is extremely detrimental
What changes, if any, do you believe are most detrimental to the character of local historic districts?
Do you think the standards should be more flexible for areas that are not visible to the public? (rear and side elevations, rear yards)
Yes
Yes, if the main building is not affected
No
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Section 5: Demographics
All demographic questions are optional
What is your age?
18-25 years
26-40 years
41-64 years
65+ years
What is your race/ethnicity?
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
White
Other
What is your annual household income?
Below $35,000
$35,000 - $50,000
$50,000 - $75,000
$75,000 - $120,000
Over $120,000
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Section 6: Final Thoughts
What aspects of historic preservation matter most to you?
Maintaining the visual character of neighborhoods and downtown
Protecting historic buildings from demolition
Supporting homeownership in historic areas
Sustainability and encouraging adaptive reuse of historic buildings
Promoting tourism and economic development
Other
Is there anything else you'd like the Historic Preservation Commission to consider as it updates the standards?
What types of workshops would you like to see the Historic Preservation Commission conduct in the future?
Tax credits for homeowners
Window restoration
Choosing historically accurate colors
Designing a project that meets the standards
Other
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