2024 Village Center Zoning Updates

Click on the image above to view the presentation that includes background information and discussion points on updates to the Village Center Zone focusing on dimensions and uses.

Click on the image above to view the presentation that includes background information and discussion points on updates to the Village Center Zone focusing on dimensions and uses. Minutes from discussion at this meeting are posted here.

. Presentation by David White of proposed changes: Bylaw Modernization Grant (BMG) Village Center zoning

Click Here For Presentation Slides

David White, Consultant for the Bylaw Modernization Grant will give a presentation and discuss the draft zoning amendments regarding:

• Portions of Sec. 10 relating to BLA’s, Subdivision, Site Plan and PUD review processes
• Sec. 11 – General Development Standards
• Sec. 13 - Architectural Design Standards

Click Here For Presentation Slides

At the meeting on June 18, consultant David White discussed the development potential of each Village Center and proposed changes to the use table in the zoning with the Planning Commission. He also provided a high level summary of other zoning changes to expect in the proposed amendments based on prior meetings and conversations.

At the meeting on June 4, the Planning Commission reviewed and discussed a presentation from consultant David White about the villages of Jericho Corners and Jericho Center. The presentation highlighted the differences and similarities between the districts. Planning Commission members discussed their observations and key takeaways from walking tours in each village and reviewed the dimensional standards and purpose of the zoning district from the bylaws. Click the image below to view slides from the presentation.

At the meeting on May 21, the Planning Commission reviewed and discussed a presentation from consultant David White about the Riverside Village Character Based Zoning (CBZ) and the relationship between it and the Village Center (VCTR) zoning district. The presentation highlighted the differences between the districts and made a recommendation to consider changing the delineation between the districts. Click the image below to view slides from the presentation.

At the meeting on May 7, the Planning Commission reviewed and discussed a presentation from consultant David White about the Riverside Village Character Based Zoning (CBZ). The presentation highlighted areas of unnecessary complexity and overly prescriptive architectural standards and made recommendations for substantial changes to improve and simplify the regulations. Recommendations included a name change to the CBZ districts; from "Character District 4 (CD4)" to "Riverside Village Center" and from "Character District 3 (CD3)" to "Riverside Village Neighborhood". Click the image below to view slides from the presentation.

At the meeting on April 16, the Planning Commission reviewed and discussed a presentation that provided an overview of the zoning audit done by the Town Planner and consultant David White of the Village Centers and Character Based Zoning districts. The presentation highlighted areas of discrepancy, where the current zoning doesn't align with recommendations from the state Enabling Better Places guide and general recommendations for amendments to consider. It also identified aspects of the Development Review Process that could be streamlined and other improvements to improve efficient processing of zoning applications. Click the image below to view slides from the presentation.