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Community Livability & Business Impact Survey

Posted on: July 15th, 2026
Kelly here. I’ve received many requests for an electronic version of the Community Impact Survey which was sent out this weekend. There should be a physical copy in everyone’s mailbox; these can be submitted in the Fire Barn’s ballot box. However if you didn’t receive enough physical copies (there should be one for each adult in the household), or you would prefer an electronic copy to fill out, here is a Word version. Please remember- don’t submit duplicate surveys! We’re on the honor system here 🙂 
 
Let me know if you have any questions,
Kelly  (ghtownmeeting@nullgmail.com) 
Gold Hill Town Meeting Chair 
Gold Hill, CO

Community Livability & Business Impact Survey

 Purpose Statement:

The purpose of this survey is to gather information from Gold Hill residents about their experiences with current business. The survey includes questions about topics such as parking, noise, accessibility, andother factors that may be affected by business activity. It also seeks input on ideas, priorities, and potential approaches to future business development.

 

Responses will be used to better understand community experiences and perspectives and to help inform future discussions and decision-making. All feedback is appreciated. Responses can be dropped in theBallot Box outside the Fire Barn and are due August 5th.

 

 

  • On a scale of 1–5, how would you rate your overall quality of life regarding the “peace and quiet” of your neighborhood over the last 12 months?

(1 = Very Poor, 5 = Excellent)

 

Additional Comment(s):

 

 

 

 

  • In your experience, how has the volume of noise from local businesses (e.g., music, crowds, machinery) andthe volume of traffic changed over the past ten years?

[ ] It has significantly improved [ ] It has stayed the same

[ ] It has become more noticeable

 

[ ] It has become a significant disruption

 

Additional Comment(s):

 

 

 

 

  • How does the frequency of loud events or business activity impact your ability to enjoy your home?

[ ] Not at all; I enjoy the activity

 

[ ] Rarely; only on major holidays

 

[ ] Moderately; it’s starting to feel too frequent

 

[ ] Significantly; there are too many events per month

 

Additional Comment(s):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • When events or busy business operations occur, is the duration (how long the event lasts into the day or night) aconcern for you?

 

[ ] the duration is reasonable

 

[ ] Somewhat, it occasionally goes too late

 

[ ] Yes, the noise lasts for too many hours at a time

 

Additional Comment(s):

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • How has the frequency and duration of loud events (music, crowds, ) changed your perspective onliving in this community?
    • [ ] It makes the town more vibrant/enjoyable

 

  • [ ] It has no impact on my perspective

 

  • [ ] It has become a source of stress or frustration

 

Additional Comment(s):

 

  • How often have you been unable to park in front of or near your own residence due to overflow fromMain Street or business traffic?
    • [ ] Never

 

  • [ ] Rarely (Special events only)

 

  • [ ] Regularly (Weekends/Evenings)

 

  • [ ] Daily

 

Additional Comment(s):

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • How would you rate current traffic and parking conditions on Main Street and surrounding blocks, and towhat extent would you support resident-only parking on side streets and time-limited parking on Main Streetto address any concerns?

 

  • Current conditions are good; would not support changes
  • Current conditions are good; would support changes
  • Current conditions are acceptable; would support changes
  • Current conditions are poor; would support changes
  • Current conditions are poor; would not support changes

 

Additional Comment(s)

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • On a scale of 1–5, how much does business-related traffic affect your ability to drive through town efficiently?

(1 = No impact, 5 = Severe impact/congestion)

 

Additional Comment(s)

 

  • Would you support a policy requiring businesses to self-monitor capacity and noise levels according to noise ordinance limits?
    • [ ] Yes, this is a fair solution

 

  • [ ] No, I think this is unnecessary

 

  • [ ] I am unsure

 

 

 

 

  • On a scale of 1–5, how do you feel that the current level of noise is impacting the long-term character of your neighborhood?

(1 = Negatively Impacting, 5 = Positively Impacting)

 

 

Additional Comment(s):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Please identify the location of your home in Gold Hill
    • I live in the main part of Town, close to the Business District onsurrounding streets (Main st, Pine st. Hill St, etc.)
    • I live in the Gold Hill “Subdivision”
    • I live outside of the main part of

 

 

 

 

 

12) Please identify if you live in Gold Hill full time, or seasonally.

  • I live in Gold Hill year round
  • I live in Gold Hill part time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Please identify how many years you have lived in Gold Hill
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  • What else did we not ask you that you’d like to share? What is the main concern, takeaway, or creativesuggestion from your point of view that you’d like to leave us with?

(Open-ended response)