Planning Commission
The Jericho Planning Commission (PC) is made up of seven volunteer-members appointed by the Select Board. We do our work through a lens which attempts to balance the public good with private rights and interests by listening to public input, researching issues and solutions, and following state and regional laws and guidelines.
The primary duties and responsibilities of the PC include:
Prepare the Comprehensive Plan, for consideration by the Selectboard. The Comprehensive Plan, also known as the Town Plan or Municipal Plan, describes the future visions and goals of the community, and it sets forth how the Town intends to achieve its goals.
Propose by-laws, for consideration by the Selectboard. The by-laws, also known as Land Use and Development regulations or zoning regulations, implement the growth and development goals of the community, and they must conform with the Town Plan.
Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Public participation and comment is welcomed and encouraged. Click Here For PC Meeting Procedures
Other roles of the PC:
Advises the Selectboard and other Town committees (e.g. Conservation Commission, Trails Committee, Affordable Housing Committee) on planning topics, projects, and the capital program.
Assists town committees and staff with actions that will implement the visions and goals of the adopted Town Plan. Each town committee has a liaison on the Planning Commission so we remain apprised of each others' work.
The PC is assisted and guided by the Town Planner, who is a town employee. Through this collaboration the PC and Planner:
- Collect information and recommend town policies related to land use and development, housing, public spaces, transportation, economic and social development, historic and scenic preservation, recreation, energy use and conservation, and natural resources protection.
- Identify grants from government and nonprofits to fund projects.
Ensure Jericho complies with state planning goals and smart growth principles.
Work with the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, our neighboring towns, and state agencies like the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development and the Agency of Natural Resources.
Click on any of the buttons below to read the documents:
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Click this link to view more planning documents on the Town Documents Page. You can also find all old versions of the Town Plan and Land Use Regulations Here. You can also find more Planning Documents on the sidebar of this page.
Here are some of our current projects - click on each image for more information.
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Planning Commission Meeting January 4, 2021
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The Planning Commission meets next on Tuesday January 4, 2021 from 7:00pm-9:00pm.
The PC is holding their meeting in person and via Zoom. Public comment at this meeting is welcomed and encouraged using the following methods:
- Attend the meeting in person at Town Hall. Pease note that masking is required for all public in Town Hall.
- Participate in the meeting via Zoom: Attendees must click this link to register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuf-mgqzMuEtM_nmbck3yxpot0lblgyMw4. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting via computer, tablet or phone. Registration is quick and easy - you can register at any time.
- MMCTV live video recording on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MMCTV15/live and live on the MMCTV local Comcast Cable Channel 1086. Note that these MMCTV options will not allow for live public comment.
- Email public comments ahead of time to be delivered to the PC to Katherine Sonnick, Planning Director, at ksonnick@jerichovt.gov
The PC will discuss their next projects, how to assist the Selectboard in the zoning amendment process. To find out more to the Zoning amendment process, Click here.
The full PC agenda is available to view on the PC webpage.
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Planning Commission Public Hearing - December 14
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The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on draft Zoning amendments related to affordable housing on Tuesday December 14 at 7:00 pm.
This meeting is being held in person at Town Hall (67 Route 15) and via Zoom.
To participate in the meeting via Zoom, attendees must click the link below to register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqduqrqzkoG9NGLWMzwO62am3xIe19JnvC
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Masking is required in Town Hall.
More detail about these amendments and the planning process related to the amendments can be found on the 2021 Zoning Review webpage.
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Planning Commission Meeting - November 16
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The Planning Commission meets next on Tuesday November 16, 2021 from 7:00pm-9:00pm.
The PC is holding their meeting in person and via Zoom. Public comment at this meeting is welcomed and encouraged using the following methods:
- Attend the meeting in person at Town Hall. Pease note that masking is required for all public in Town Hall.
- Participate in the meeting via Zoom: Attendees must click this link to register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvf--tqzoiGNWVx7_idYiapaIIbBuyySIb. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting via computer, tablet or phone. Registration is quick and easy - you can register at any time.
- MMCTV live video recording on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MMCTV15/live and live on the MMCTV local Comcast Cable Channel 1086. Note that these MMCTV options will not allow for live public comment.
- Email public comments ahead of time to be delivered to the PC to Katherine Sonnick, Planning Director, at ksonnick@jerichovt.gov
The PC will discuss zoning amendments related to affordable housing, specifically Accessory Dwelling Units, Planned Unit Developments, and updating the Zoning Use table. They will possibly warn for a public hearing on these draft changes. Click here to link to the draft zoning documents
The full PC agenda is available to view on the PC webpage.
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Planning Commission Meeting - November 2
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The Planning Commission meets next on Tuesday October 19, 2021 from 7:00pm-9:00pm.
The PC is holding their meeting in person and via Zoom. Public comment at this meeting is welcomed and encouraged using the following methods:
- Attend the meeting in person at Town Hall. Pease note that masking is required for all public in Town Hall.
- Participate in the meeting via Zoom: Attendees must click this link to register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtce-qrj4sHdfLyWg9DbpXO5hcTneCh6-1. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting via computer, tablet or phone. Registration is quick and easy - you can register at any time.
- MMCTV live video recording on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MMCTV15/live and live on the MMCTV local Comcast Cable Channel 1086. Note that these MMCTV options will not allow for live public comment.
- Email public comments ahead of time to be delivered to the PC to Katherine Sonnick, Planning Director, at ksonnick@jerichovt.gov
The PC will discuss zoning amendments related to affordable housing, specifically Accessory Dwelling Units, Planned Unit Developments, and updating the Zoning Use table. Click here to link to the draft zoning documents
The full PC agenda is available to view on the PC webpage.
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Planning Commission Meeting - October 19
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The Planning Commission meets next on Tuesday October 19, 2021 from 7:00pm-9:00pm.
The PC is holding their meeting in person and via Zoom. Public comment at this meeting is welcomed and encouraged using the following methods:
- Attend the meeting in person at Town Hall. Pease note that masking is required for all public in Town Hall.
- Participate in the meeting via Zoom: Attendees must click this link to register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkd-2sqDIvE9IKaNMY38W-hcaf68AlbWYH. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting via computer, tablet or phone. Registration is quick and easy - you can register at any time.
- MMCTV live video recording on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MMCTV15/live and live on the MMCTV local Comcast Cable Channel 1086. Note that these MMCTV options will not allow for live public comment.
- Email public comments ahead of time to be delivered to the PC to Katherine Sonnick, Planning Director, at ksonnick@jerichovt.gov
The PC will first hear from a Jericho resident about residential water use issues. Next they will discuss zoning amendments related to affordable housing, specifically Accessory Dwelling Units, Planned Unit Developments, and updating the Zoning Use table.
The full PC agenda is available to view on the PC webpage.
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Planning Commission Meeting October 5
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The Planning Commission meets next on Tuesday October 5, 2021 from 6:30pm-8:30pm. (Please note the half hour earlier starting time)
The PC is holding their meeting in person and via Zoom. Public comment at this meeting is welcomed and encouraged using the following methods:
- Attend the meeting in person at Town Hall. Pease note that masking is required for all public in Town Hall.
- Participate in the meeting via Zoom: Attendees must click this link to register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMldu6prjguGtCRo4OfctVvVcrBqDAUeyZ9. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting via computer, tablet or phone. Registration is quick and easy - you can register at any time.
- MMCTV live video recording on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MMCTV15/live and live on the MMCTV local Comcast Cable Channel 1086. Note that these MMCTV options will not allow for live public comment.
- Email public comments ahead of time to be delivered to the PC to Katherine Sonnick, Planning Director, at ksonnick@jerichovt.gov
The PC will hold a joint meeting with the Underhill Planning Commission. On the agenda is a discussion on current projects, a Q&A period and discussion of shared issues, such as Riverside/Underhill Flats and natural resources. Following the joint meeting the Jericho PC will meet for a bit to discuss pursuing an opportunity for a Bylaw Modernization grant for affordable housing,
The full PC agenda is available to view on the PC webpage.
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Planning Commission Meeting September 21
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The Planning Commission met on September 21, 2021.
The PC continued their discussions on affordable housing, including Planned Unit Developments, Accessory Dwelling Units, pursuing an opportunity for a Bylaw Modernization grant for affordable housing, amending the Use Chart for more flexibility of housing types, Inclusionary Zoning, and other general affordable housing zoning updates.
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Planning Commission Meeting - September 7
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The Planning Commission met September 7, 2021.
They discussed affordable housing, including Planned Unit Developments, Accessory Dwelling Units, pursuing an opportunity for a Bylaw Modernization grant for affordable housing, Inclusionary Zoning, and other general affordable housing zoning updates.
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Planning Commission Meeting - August 17
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The Planning Commission met on Tuesday August 17, 2021.
The PC debriefed from their walks through Riverside and Jericho Corners, discussed PUDs, brainstorm ideas for a Municipal Planning Grant, further discussed Accessory Dwelling Units and Inclusionary Zoning.
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Planning Commission Meeting - August 3
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The Planning Commission met on August 3, 2021.
The PC welcomed members of the Affordable Housing Committee talk where they discussed Inclusionary Zoning and Accessory Dwelling Units.
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Questions? Contact Us
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Committee Chair
SBEmail Pchair@jerichovt.gov -
Jericho Town Planner
Phone 802-899-2287 x103 Email lblasch@jerichovt.gov