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Folly Beach 2026 Comprehensive Plan: Leading in Resilience - Adapting with Purpose

Folly Beach 2026 Comprehensive Plan: Leading in Resilience - Adapting with Purpose

The City of Folly Beach is in the process of updating its 10-Year Comprehensive Plan. This update will provide the opportunity for residents to establish a roadmap for the City's future and outline a city-wide vision for things like housing, economic development, resiliency, community facilities, transportation and much more.

This survey, which should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete, is a key component in the public engagement process. It will help identify strategies for the future while recognizing the current concerns and priorities of Folly Beach residents and visitors.

Thank you for your participation.

Step 1

(required) Q1 - Are you a resident of the City of Folly Beach?

Yes, I am a Full-Time resident
42%
No, I am not a resident
41%
Yes, I am a Part-Time resident
9%
No, I am not a resident, but I own property and/or a business
9%
Closed to responses | 748 Responses

(required) Q1b - How many years have you been a resident of Folly Beach?

10 to 20 years
30%
5 to 10 years
23%
Over 20 years
20%
2 to 5 years
15%
Under 2 years
13%
Closed to responses | 379 Responses

(required) Q2 - What age group do you belong to?

65+ years old
32%
35 to 54 years old
31%
55 to 64 years old
20%
18 to 34 years old
17%
Under 18 years old
0%
Closed to responses | 740 Responses

(required) Q3 - What is your housing tenure?

Homeowner
79%
Renter
15%
Other
6%
Closed to responses | 739 Responses

(required) Q4 - Where do you work?

Other
37%
Student or Retired
34%
On Folly Beach for an employer or self-employed
10%
Commute off Folly Beach for Work
10%
Remote Work from Folly Beach
9%
Closed to responses | 733 Responses

(required) Q5 - What are some of the most important reasons you choose to live, work, or visit Folly Beach? Choose your top 3 choices.

Proximity to Beach
69%
Beach Town Culture
60%
Small Town Character
50%
Natural Environment
38%
Quality of Life
35%
Proximity to Friends/Family
11%
Parks & Recreation Facilities
11%
Other
4%
Proximity to Healthcare Services
4%
Proximity to Job/Work
4%
Housing Affordability
1%
Closed to responses | 703 Responses

(required) Q6 - How would you rate the current quality of life in Folly Beach?

Good
57%
Excellent
20%
Fair
18%
Poor
3%
No Opinion
2%
Closed to responses | 696 Responses

(required) Q7 - Of the following topics, which would likely improve your quality of life the most in the future? Choose up to 3 choices.

Parking/Traffic Congestion Management
68%
Improved Walking/Biking Infrastructure
61%
Improved Streetscaping, Public Art, & City Beautification
31%
Improved Hazard Mitigation/Stormwater Management
28%
Additional Parks & Recreational Facilities/Programs
18%
Greater Variety of Housing/Affordability
16%
Better Access to Beach
14%
Improved Public Services
13%
Other
13%
Better Water/Boat Access
6%
More Local Job Opportunities
4%
Closed to responses | 684 Responses

(required) Q8 - How would you assess the overall quality and condition of housing stock on Folly Beach? i.e., appearance, cost, property maintenance

Good
44%
Fair
35%
No Opinion
8%
Poor
8%
Excellent
5%
Closed to responses | 684 Responses

(required) Q9 - What housing types would you like to see more of in the future?

Single-Family Detached Homes
57%
Short-Term Rentals
25%
Workforce Housing
18%
Residential as part of Mixed-Use Buildings
17%
Single-Family Attached Homes
13%
Accessory Dwelling Units
13%
Retirement Housing/Communities
9%
Apartments
7%
Condos
6%
Closed to responses | 667 Responses

(required) Q10 - How would you assess the overall quality of community facilities on the island?

(excluding the Folly Beach County Park, Folly Beach Pier, and Folly River Boat Landing)

Good
57%
Fair
24%
Excellent
11%
No Opinion
4%
Poor
4%
Closed to responses | 678 Responses

(required) Q11 - Which of the following parks, recreation, and/or community facilities would you like to see improved or expanded in the future? Choose all that apply.

(excluding the Folly Beach County Park, Folly Beach Pier, and Folly River Boat Landing)

Trails & Multi-Use Paths
66%
Picnic/Gathering Areas
32%
Multi-Use Sports Courts (Basketball, Tennis, Pickleball)
27%
Playgrounds
26%
Community Center
26%
Beach Sports Courts (Vollyball)
20%
Senior Services and/or Programs
19%
Other
12%
Multi-Use Sports Fields (Football, Soccer, Baseball)
8%
Closed to responses | 649 Responses

(required) Q12 - How often do you walk and/or bike around the island?

Regularly
54%
Often
20%
Sometimes
20%
Rarely
5%
Never
1%
Closed to responses | 664 Responses

(required) Q13 - Which of the following transportation-related topics do you think the City should focus on in the future?

Traffic Congestion
58%
Walking/Biking/Multi-Use Paths/Trails
50%
Parking Facilities
36%
Improving/Expanding Sidewalks
33%
Crosswalk & Intersection Improvements
26%
Golf Cart &/or E-Bike Regulations
16%
Safety Improvements
15%
Transit Services
9%
Closed to responses | 655 Responses

(required) Q14 - Which of the following environmental topics are you most concerned about in the future? Choose all that apply.

Beach/Land Erosion
73%
Natural Habitat/Wildlife Preservation
62%
Tidal Flooding
40%
Stormwater Management
40%
Sea Level Rise
38%
Water Quality
36%
Tree Canopy Coverage
26%
Other
2%
Closed to responses | 652 Responses

(required) Q15 - How would you rate the following services on Folly Beach?

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(required) Q16 - What kind of impact do you think the following types of development would have on your community?

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(required) Q17 - How much should the City of Folly Beach prioritize the following topics and issues over the next 10 years?

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(required) Q18 - What do you think will be the greatest challenge facing Folly Beach in the next 20 years?

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(required) Q19 - Please finish the following sentence.
My vision for the City of Folly Beach over the next 20 years is...

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(required) Q20 - What recreational activities do you/your family enjoy? Choose all that apply.

Walking
78%
Swimming
63%
Biking
60%
Dog/Pet Walks
59%
Boating
46%
Surfing
40%
Fishing
38%
Kayaking/Canoeing
36%
Yoga
33%
Pickleball
27%
Paddle Boarding
25%
Running
21%
Bocce Ball
17%
Volleyball
13%
Tennis
12%
Basketball
12%
Skateboarding
10%
Soccer
8%
Other (please specify)
5%
Closed to responses | 566 Responses

(required) Q21 - Which sports or recreation activities do you/your family participate in on Folly Beach? And at what level?

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(required) Q22 - How often do you/your family visit the following park and community facilities in any given month?

(excluding the Folly Beach County Park, Folly Beach Pier, and Folly River Boat Landing)

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(required) Q23 - How satisfied are you with the current condition of the parks, recreation, and community facilities on Folly Beach?

(excluding the Folly Beach County Park, Folly Beach Pier, and Folly River Boat Landing)

Satisfied
40%
Somewhat Satisfied
32%
Neutral
18%
Somewhat Dissatisfied
5%
No Opinion
4%
Dissatisfied
1%
Closed to responses | 525 Responses

(required) Q24 - How satisfied are you with the current recreation programs offered on Folly Beach?

(excluding the Folly Beach County Park, Folly Beach Pier, and Folly River Boat Landing)

Satisfied
29%
Neutral
25%
Somewhat Satisfied
23%
No Opinion
16%
Somewhat Dissatisfied
5%
Dissatisfied
2%
Closed to responses | 522 Responses

(required) Q25 - What are some barriers that prevent you/your family from visiting local park/community facilities and/or participating in recreation programs? Choose all that apply.

(excluding the Folly Beach County Park, Folly Beach Pier, and Folly River Boat Landing)

Parking
38%
Don't know whats available
29%
Lack of Time
25%
Scheduling/Time of the Day
18%
Not Interested
15%
Lack of programs available for my age group/ability
12%
Courts/Facilities Overbooked
10%
Weather/Seasons
9%
Other
6%
Transportation/Lack of Accessibility
5%
Cost
5%
Quality of Facilities/Safety Concerns
5%
Closed to responses | 518 Responses

(required) Q26 - What time of the day are you/your family most likely to visit parks/community facilities and/or participate in recreational activities?

Morning
60%
Evening
45%
Afternoon
32%
None of the Above
4%
Closed to responses | 525 Responses

(required) Q27 - How do you learn about parks, recreation, and community programs and events on Folly Beach? Choose all that apply.

Word of Mouth
50%
Social Media (ex. Facebook)
49%
Folly Current
40%
City Website
32%
Sandspur
29%
Email
10%
Other
5%
City Council Meetings
3%
Team Reach App
2%
Closed to responses | 530 Responses

Q28 - If you have any additional comments, please provide them in the space below.

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