Valley Township Community Survey
2025
Survey Objectives
The survey was conducted by the Valley Township Planning Commission with the goal of collecting feedback from the community before updating the Master Plan in accordance with Michigan State law.
The survey was organized and conducted by Lynee Wells of Aligned Planning.
Planning Commission Team: Rose Wendt, Mike Jensen, Craig Van Melle, Tammy Lambert, Erin Wright (chair)
Survey Result Summary
So far, we have a total of 174 respondents for the 32 questions.
Questions
Results
1. Aside from single family detached housing, what other housing types might be necessary in the future? (select all that apply)
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| Response | Count |
|---|---|
| Allow development provided that adequate utilities /septic or wells, roads, schools, fire and police services, and other public services are available. | 66 |
| I believe that growth should be allowed to take its own course with as little government interference as possible. | 41 |
| I am satisfied with the way the township is growing. | 18 |
| I would like to see the township actively encourage growth. | 17 |
| The township should try to slow down the rate of growth. | 15 |
| The township should attempt to stop all new development. | 9 |
| Growth in the township is inevitable and cannot be controlled. | 2 |
| Want natural gas | 2 |
| Growth will happen, but would like to see the focus on traditional rural industries like farming, with limited government intervention | 1 |
| More roads should be paved | 1 |
| No aggregated rentals; dislike single family rentals | 1 |
| Preserve our environment. We don’t need a lot of companies coming in and ruining the beautiful of God’s world | 1 |
| Response | Count |
|---|---|
| If it was for public trails that can be used in the winter (snow mobiles) and summer (biking, walking) | 112 |
| If it was for home based businesses for people to live and work on their land | 90 |
| If it was for medical services | 71 |
| If it was for a new employer (more than 20 new jobs) | 60 |
| If it was for recreation, like new campgrounds | 59 |
| If it was for alternative energy (wind/solar) | 55 |
| If it was for new schools | 42 |
| Keep rural/2 acre minimum | 4 |
| Business related to lakes/rivers | 2 |
| None of above | 2 |
| Want natural gas | 2 |
| 1 | |
| Assisted living facility instead of more housing developments/Another campground like Silver Creek for horses | 1 |
| Consider all growth with a framework of strategy and infrastructure | 1 |
| For our own volunteer fire department | 1 |
| Land improvements | 1 |
| No aggregated rentals; dislike single family rentals | 1 |
| The school system is worthless for the teachers R near illiterate. | 1 |
| Very complicated Q, no simple answers. | 1 |
| Why dont you worry about the cost of living and help lower real estate taxes. They are out of control | 1 |
Please share any other matters with us that relate to land use, zoning, growth and development.
Summarized Responses
