Self-Storage Facilities Survey

As City of Hamilton staff review the permissions for self-storage facilities in Hamilton to respond to these changes, we’re looking for public feedback on how you use self-storage and what features of a self-storage facility could meet your present and/or future needs.

Note: Images issued in this survey are examples of self-storage facilities in other cities.

This survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required

Introductory Questions

Have you ever rented a self-storage unit?

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Do you presently have a self-storage unit?

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How often do you/would you access your self-storage unit?

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Do you live in the Rural Area of Hamilton?

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Self-Storage Facility #1 - Urban Adaptive Reuse

This self-storage facility is located in the urban area, along a transit route, making it accessible by car, transit, cycling and walking. Storage units range in size but are typically small to mid sized. There is a small loading/unloading bay accessed from the front of the building. The ground floor of the building contains services accessory to the self-storage units – packaging and shipping services as well as moving supplies. There are also independent retail stores facing the street.

Can you see yourself using this 'Adaptive Reuse' type of facility either now or in the future?

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Select the method of transportation you would use to access this 'Adaptive Reuse' self-storage unit if all methods were available and accessible. (Rank in order of preference)

Car

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Transit

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Walking

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Cycling

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Self-Storage Facility #2 - Urban, Standalone Self-Storage

These self-storage facilities are located in the urban area, along a transit route, making them accessible by car, transit, cycling and walking. There may be a more prominent loading bay accessed from the street. Storage units range in size. The buildings are exclusively devoted to self-storage units, although the ground floor usually has uses that activate the sidewalk - accessory packaging, shipping services and moving supplies. This model of self-storage facility may also contain independent retail stores at the street level.

Can you see yourself using this 'Standalone' type of facility either now or in the future?

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Select the method of transportation you would use to access this 'Standalone' self-storage unit if all methods were available and accessible. (Rank in order of preference)

Car

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Transit

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Walking

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Cycling

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What is your preferred location for loading bays at an urban self-storage facility?

The loading bays are ideally located along the street - ease of access is important.

The loading bays should be located away from view, along the side or rear of the building where feasible.

Other (please specify)

Self-Storage Facility #3 - Urban, Mixed Use Building

These self-storage facilities are situated in urban areas along transit routes, making them easily accessible by car, transit, cycling and walking. The buildings are designed with a mix of uses, typically featuring retail at the ground level to create an active and engaging street frontage. In addition to self-storage, these facilities may also incorporate retail, office, and residential spaces. Storage units vary in size to accommodate different needs.

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Can you see yourself using this 'Mixed Use' type of facility either now or in the future?

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11.

Select the method of transportation you would use to access this 'Mixed Use' self-storage unit if all methods were available and accessible. (Rank in order of preference)

Car

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Transit

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Walking

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Cycling

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How important is it that this self-storage facility is integrated into a mixed-use building with retail, office, or residential uses?

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Would the presence of retail, office, or residential uses impact your decision to rent a unit in this facility?

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14.

What location(s) for this type of self-storage facility would be the most valuable location for residents? (Select all that apply)

Downtown

Along transit routes with a mix of commercial, residential and community uses

In commercial areas

Near residential neighborhoods

Other (please specify)