Today, with a population of more than 5,000, the face of Sharon Township is changing rapidly and includes three industrial parks along with a myriad of assorted businesses.  In spite of steadily increasing growth, Sharon Township still retains its charm as exemplified in the pictures on our home page.

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Sharon Township Land Use Survey 2009

1.What is the primary use of your land in Sharon Township?

A. Business 16 (1%) B. Investment 2 (.10%) C. Residential 1539 (92%)
D. Development 2 (.10%) E. Agriculture 110 (6.6%)

2. What is your age group?

A. Under 25 58(3.5%) B. 25-40 329(19.75%) C.41-60 807(48.25%) D. Over 60 474 (28.50%)

3. How long have you been a resident of Sharon Township?

A. 1-3 years 171 (10.25%) B. 4-6 years 265 (16.00%) C. 7-10 years 222(13.25%)
D. Greater than 10 years 1004 (61.00%)

4. Do you plan on living in Sharon Township for:

A. 1-5 years 57 (3.4%) B. 6-10 years 101 (6.00%) C. Plan to stay indefinitely 1260 (75.6%)
D. Uncertain 249 (15.00%)

5. Most of Sharon Township is zoned for residential use with a minimum lot size of 2 acres. Which position would you support?

A. Increase lot size 456 (27.70%) B. Decrease lot size 78 (4.75%) C. Maintain present policy 1112 (67.55%)

6. If you answered A or B to question 5, what minimum lot size would you like to see? SEE RESULTS >

7. Would you be in favor of a zoning district which would permit homes to be clustered on small lots?

A. Yes 102 (6.20%) B. No 1551 (93.80%)

8. If No, would you be in favor of cluster housing if accompanied by open space?

A. Yes 262 (16.55%) B. No 1320 (83.45%)

9. Do you support zoning changes which could increase the amount of land in the township eligible for:

A. Industrial Development 91 (5.6%) B. Commercial Purposes 136 (8.40%) C. Neither A or B 1133 (69.90%)
D. Both A and B 261 (16.10%)

10. The Sharon Center Circle is zoned as a mixed use district that has both commercial and residential uses.
How do you see the future of the circle area?

A. Continue to preserve the historic buildings and small town feeling. 1601 (96.9%)
B. I would like the convenience of large stores and more commercial growth. 51 (3.10%)

11. Are you concerned about the continued annexation of Sharon Township by Wadsworth?

A. Yes 1495 (90.00%) B. No 165 (10.00%)

12. Would you support the use of township funds to purchase property in an effort to create a buffer to
stop further annexation to the City of Wadsworth?

A. Yes 1367 (84.80%) B. No 245 (15.20%)

13. If the Township is unable to purchase property to act as a buffer, would you be in favor of adopting
higher densities of housing units to serve as a barrier against continued annexation?

A. Yes 502 (33.70%) B. No 987 (66.30%)

Click HERE to see summary of final section of the survey.

 


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