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Property Care Ordinance Survey

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Thinking about your neighborhood, what are the biggest issues that you see related to property care? (Select all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
Trash/Waste 39.1% 34
Building deterioration (peeling paint, cracks, missing shingles, broken windows, etc.) 23.0% 20
Unused/Non-working vehicles or other broken equipment 28.7% 25
Vacant buildings 9.2% 8
General junk accumulation 32.2% 28
General debris accumulation 21.8% 19
None that I can think of 26.4% 23
Other 24.1% 21

Now, thinking about the city as a whole, what are the biggest issues that you see related to property care? (Select all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
Trash/Waste 45.9% 39
Building deterioration (peeling paint, cracks, missing shingles, broken windows, etc.) 32.9% 28
Unused/Non-working vehicles or other broken equipment 35.3% 30
Vacant buildings 20.0% 17
General junk accumulation 51.8% 44
General debris accumulation 35.3% 30
None that I can think of 10.6% 9
Other 8.2% 7

Thinking about the property care items you selected, could you describe how those items impact your quality of life?

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And, more generally speaking, how much of an issue would you say property care is to you personally?

Response Percent Response Count
Very big issue 24.1% 21
Somewhat of an issue 42.5% 37
Neutral 11.5% 10
Not much of an issue 11.5% 10
Not an issue at all 9.2% 8
Unsure 1.1% 1

How often would you say you notice property care issues in your neighborhood?

Response Percent Response Count
Every week 39.1% 34
Once or twice a month 11.5% 10
Every few months 12.6% 11
⃝Once or twice a year 14.9% 13
Never 13.8% 12
Other 8.0% 7

Thinking about both your specific neighborhood and the city as a whole, how important do you think adopting this type of ordinance is for health, safety, and welfare in Flagstaff?

Response Percent Response Count
Very important 38.4% 33
Fairly important 15.1% 13
Important 8.1% 7
Slightly important 20.9% 18
Not important at all 15.1% 13
Unsure/No opinion 2.3% 2

What issues would you like to see covered in the property care ordinance? (Select all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
Trash/Waste 65.5% 57
Building deterioration (peeling paint, cracks, missing shingles, broken windows, etc.) 37.9% 33
Unused/Non-working vehicles or other broken equipment 62.1% 54
Vacant buildings 41.4% 36
General junk accumulation 63.2% 55
General debris accumulation 51.7% 45
Unsure/No opinion 3.4% 3
Other 23.0% 20

Do you have any concerns about the City adopting a property care ordinance?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 42.4% 36
No 42.4% 36
Unsure/Need more information 15.3% 13

If you answered yes – please describe your primary concerns about the City adopting a property ordinance?

Answered
42
Skipped
45

Is there anything else you would like to share about the development and adoption of a property care ordinance?

Answered
34
Skipped
53

Please select the general area that best describes where you live:

Response Percent Response Count
Northwest Flagstaff: Coconino Estates, Cheshire, North Hospital 10.6% 9
Central Flagstaff: Townsite, Downtown, Cherry Hill, McMillan Mesa, Switzer Canyon 16.5% 14
South Central Flagstaff: NAU, Southside, La Plaza Vieja, Aspen Place, Rio Homes 11.8% 10
West Flagstaff: Woodlands Village, Boulder Point, Railroad Springs, Timber Sky 3.5% 3
Southwest Flagstaff: University Heights 10.6% 9
South Flagstaff: Ponderosa Trails, Bow & Arrow Estates 8.2% 7
Southeast Flagstaff: Continental, Fox Glenn 5.9% 5
East Flagstaff: Shadow Mountain, McMillan Mesa, Sunnyside, Greenlaw 23.5% 20
Northeast Flagstaff: Christmas Tree, Smokerise, Mobile Haven 2.4% 2
Outside of Flagstaff City Limits 3.5% 3
Prefer not to answer 3.5% 3

Do you currently pay dues to a Homeowners Association in your neighborhood?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 25.6% 22
No 72.1% 62
Prefer not to answer 2.3% 2

What is the highest grade of school or year of college that you have completed?

Response Percent Response Count
Some College/Associates Degree 8.3% 7
Bachelor’s degree 38.1% 32
Post-Bachelor’s degree 50.0% 42
Prefer not to answer 3.6% 3

What best describes your current employment situation?

Response Percent Response Count
Employed Full-time 52.3% 45
Employed Part-time 9.3% 8
Homemaker 2.3% 2
Student 3.5% 3
Retired 31.4% 27
Unable to work 1.2% 1
Other 3.5% 3
Prefer not to answer 1.2% 1

Which of the following best describe you? (Select all options that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
Asian 2.4% 2
Black or African American 3.6% 3
Native American or Alaska Native 2.4% 2
White or Caucasian 73.5% 61
Hispanic/Latinx 6.0% 5
Other 4.8% 4
Prefer not to answer 16.9% 14

Which of the following age groups do you fall within?

Response Percent Response Count
18-24 1.2% 1
25-40 27.1% 23
41-64 35.3% 30
65+ 31.8% 27
Prefer not to answer 4.7% 4

What is your gender identity?

Response Percent Response Count
Female 49.4% 42
Male 38.8% 33
Non-binary 1.2% 1
Other 3.5% 3
Prefer not to answer 7.1% 6

The city is putting together a working group to oversee the development of the property care ordinance. The working group would meet twice a month for roughly 3 months. Would you be interested in participating in such a group?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 12.2% 10
No 59.8% 49
Maybe, but I need more information 28.0% 23

If yes or maybe, which of the following meeting types would you prefer?

Response Percent Response Count
Online/Virtual 20.6% 7
In-person 17.6% 6
Hybrid (online and in-person options) 61.8% 21
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September 7, 2022, 4:06 PM
  • Thinking about your neighborhood, what are the biggest issues that you see related to property care? (Select all that apply)
    • General junk accumulation
  • Now, thinking about the city as a whole, what are the biggest issues that you see related to property care? (Select all that apply)
    • Unused/Non-working vehicles or other broken equipment
    • Vacant buildings
    • General junk accumulation
  • Thinking about the property care items you selected, could you describe how those items impact your quality of life?

    The longer it goes on the easier it is to collect more junk/ debris/broken vehicles on properties and it negatively impacts home values as well as quality of life

  • And, more generally speaking, how much of an issue would you say property care is to you personally?
    • Somewhat of an issue
  • How often would you say you notice property care issues in your neighborhood?
    • ⃝Once or twice a year
  • Thinking about both your specific neighborhood and the city as a whole, how important do you think adopting this type of ordinance is for health, safety, and welfare in Flagstaff?
    • Very important
  • What issues would you like to see covered in the property care ordinance? (Select all that apply)
    • Trash/Waste
    • Building deterioration (peeling paint, cracks, missing shingles, broken windows, etc.)
    • Unused/Non-working vehicles or other broken equipment
    • Vacant buildings
    • General junk accumulation
    • General debris accumulation
  • Do you have any concerns about the City adopting a property care ordinance?
    • Yes
  • If you answered yes – please describe your primary concerns about the City adopting a property ordinance?

    Enforcement, well stated ordinance that would give land/property owners the chance to comply when initiated. Not to make it a "HOA" environment with neighbors calling in for every little issue.

  • Is there anything else you would like to share about the development and adoption of a property care ordinance?
    No response.
  • Please select the general area that best describes where you live:
    • Outside of Flagstaff City Limits
  • Do you currently pay dues to a Homeowners Association in your neighborhood?
    • No
  • What is the highest grade of school or year of college that you have completed?
    • Bachelor’s degree
  • What best describes your current employment situation?
    • Retired
  • Which of the following best describe you? (Select all options that apply)
    • White or Caucasian
  • Which of the following age groups do you fall within?
    • 41-64
  • What is your gender identity?
    • Female
  • The city is putting together a working group to oversee the development of the property care ordinance. The working group would meet twice a month for roughly 3 months. Would you be interested in participating in such a group?
    • Maybe, but I need more information
  • If yes or maybe, which of the following meeting types would you prefer?
    • In-person
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