Nottoway Comprehensive Plan Questionnaire Step 1 of 8 12% What area of the County do you live in? Blackstone Burkeville Crewe What type of housing do you live in? Single-family house (rural, farm) Single-family house (rural, non-farm) Single-family house (town) Apartment How long have you lived in Nottoway County? Less than 1 year 1 – 5 years 6 – 10 years 11 – 20 years More than 20 years Born in Nottoway County Do you work in the County? Yes No How far do you travel for work? 0 – 5 Miles 6 – 10 Miles 11 – 15 Miles 16 or more Miles What is your range of household income? Less than $9,999 $10,000 - $14,999 $15,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $34,999 $35,000 - $49,000 $50,000 - $74,999 $75,000 - $99,999 $100,000 - $149,000 $150,000 - $199,000 $200,000 and above How old are you? Under 25 Years 25 – 34 Years 35 – 44 Years 45 – 54 Years 55 – 64 Years 65 Years + What is your gender?MaleFemaleHow do you feel the population of the County has grown in recent years? Fast Slow Average How would you describe how residential development is occurring in the County? Fast Slow Average How do you feel how the employment opportunities have grown in the County? Fast Slow Average The following are statements that suggest choices about future directions for growth and development in Nottoway County. Please respond by placing the appropriate number from 1 – 5 in the box to the right of the question.(1= strongly agree)(2= mostly agree)(3= neutral/don’t know)(4= mostly disagree)(5 = strongly disagree)It is important that Nottoway County keep its rural environment by limiting rural residential development1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreeIt is important that Nottoway County keep its rural environment by limiting rural residential development1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreeIt is important that Nottoway County increase the number of potential rural building sites, even if some of its rural character is lost1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreePublic health services are adequate1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreePrivate health services are adequate (ex. family doctors/dentists)1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreeNottoway County should seek an “Urgent Care” type facility1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreeVolunteer emergency service agencies (fire, rescue) are adequate for serving the County1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreeLaw enforcement in Nottoway County makes me feel protected1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreeMy source of water (private well or town system) is satisfactory1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreeThe number and distribution of solid waste disposal boxes in the County make it convenient for citizens to deposit household trash1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreeNottoway County should subsidize a new and comprehensive recycling program1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreeThe Counties three libraries have the books and resources I need1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreeBroadband (High Speed Internet) accessibility would benefit my household1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreeRecreational opportunities are important to me1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreeRecreational facilities are sufficient at the current time1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreeRetail businesses in the County offer a satisfactory selection of goods for shoppers1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreePreservation of agriculture and farmland should be the highest priority in rural areas1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreeIncreased Industrial development, even at some expense to the environment, is acceptable1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagree“Industrial” employment is more desirable to our community than “retail” employment1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreeNottoway County has a quantity and quality of tourism sites that are above average1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreeCurrent road situations in Nottoway County can support more traffic if necessary1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreeNottoway County has a quantity and quality of tourism sites that are above average1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreeCurrent housing stock is sufficient1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreeSingle-wide mobile homes should not be treated differently than conventional built or modular homes1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreeSubdivision requirements are too restrictive in Nottoway County1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreePublic transportation is adequate in Nottoway County1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreeThe County’s natural resources should be used to provide jobs and economic activity1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagreeThe rental housing conditions in the County are adequate for the citizens1: Strongly agree2: Mostly agree3: Neutral/don’t know4: Mostly disagree5: Strongly disagree How do you rate the Public Facilities and Services found in our County?(1=Strongly dissatisfied)(2= Dissatisfied)(3= Satisfied)(4=Strongly Satisfied)Emergency Medical Services1: Strongly dissatisfied2: Dissatisfied3: Satisfied4: Strongly SatisfiedFire Protection1: Strongly dissatisfied2: Dissatisfied3: Satisfied4: Strongly SatisfiedPublic Library1: Strongly dissatisfied2: Dissatisfied3: Satisfied4: Strongly SatisfiedRoads1: Strongly dissatisfied2: Dissatisfied3: Satisfied4: Strongly SatisfiedSchools1: Strongly dissatisfied2: Dissatisfied3: Satisfied4: Strongly SatisfiedParks and Recreational Facilities1: Strongly dissatisfied2: Dissatisfied3: Satisfied4: Strongly SatisfiedLaw Enforcement1: Strongly dissatisfied2: Dissatisfied3: Satisfied4: Strongly SatisfiedCounty Government1: Strongly dissatisfied2: Dissatisfied3: Satisfied4: Strongly SatisfiedTraffic1: Strongly dissatisfied2: Dissatisfied3: Satisfied4: Strongly SatisfiedWaste Management1: Strongly dissatisfied2: Dissatisfied3: Satisfied4: Strongly Satisfied What types of new businesses would you like to see come to the County?(Check all that apply) Select All Specialty Shops (Bookstores/Coffee store) Light Industry Heavy Industry Entertainment (movie theater, game rooms) Warehousing Gas Stations/Convenience Store Tourism Restaurants Grocery Stores Childcare Lodging Rural Country Stores Health Services Outdoor Recreation Farm/ Lawn and Garden Energy Producers (solar farms/wind farms) Construction/building supplies Housing is an important part of how a community grows. Please respond to the following questions.(A= Agree)(D= Disagree)(N=Neutral)Housing stock is sufficientA: AgreeD: DisagreeN: NeutralMore single family housing is neededA: AgreeD: DisagreeN: NeutralMore apartments are neededA: AgreeD: DisagreeN: NeutralElderly housing is neededA: AgreeD: DisagreeN: NeutralOpportunities for first-time buyers are neededA: AgreeD: DisagreeN: NeutralMore rental houses are neededA: AgreeD: DisagreeN: Neutral What factors are most important as new commercial or industrial development is considered?(1= Not Important)(2= Somewhat Important)(3= Very Important)Traffic1: Not Important2: Somewhat Important3: Very ImportantParking1: Not Important2: Somewhat Important3: Very ImportantLocation1: Not Important2: Somewhat Important3: Very ImportantHours of Operation1: Not Important2: Somewhat Important3: Very ImportantSize1: Not Important2: Somewhat Important3: Very ImportantNoise1: Not Important2: Somewhat Important3: Very ImportantOdor1: Not Important2: Somewhat Important3: Very ImportantEnvironmental Impact1: Not Important2: Somewhat Important3: Very ImportantCost to the County residents1: Not Important2: Somewhat Important3: Very ImportantQuality of jobs created1: Not Important2: Somewhat Important3: Very ImportantWages and Salaries1: Not Important2: Somewhat Important3: Very ImportantImpact to local services1: Not Important2: Somewhat Important3: Very Important Strengthen Nottoway County’s economy by supporting industry and business growth that will increase our personal income and employment opportunities. As it looks now More residential growth More business growth More residential and business growth What elements of rural character are most important to you? Rural, county views Wooded areas/wildlife Rivers, streams, & ponds Country roads Farmland Quietness/privacy Rural character does not matter to me (Please select no more than 3)How satisfied are you with the County as a place to live?Very SatisfiedDissatisfiedSatisfiedVery DissatisfiedPlease explain your answer for previous question Please review and rank the following goals in priority order (#1 being the most important goal for our community and #4 being the least important goal for our community). If there is a goal that you feel needs to be added to our list, please add them in the comment section.Strengthen Nottoway County’s economy by supporting industry and business growth that will increase our personal income and employment opportunities.#1#2#3#4#5Preserve the quality of life and community character that we find in our communities.#1#2#3#4#5Develop support structures (fire, law enforcement, emergency medical, housing) to enhance the quality of life of Nottoway County residents.#1#2#3#4#5Encourage the development of training and continued educational opportunities to strengthen our workforce and prepare them for new technological jobs.#1#2#3#4#5Please leave any comments or concerns regarding the future of Nottoway County.
