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. Read more: PC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 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
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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.
 Read The Plan |  Smart Growth in Jericho, VT |
 Connecting Jericho Corners and Riverside - Multimodal Path |
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Planning Commission Meeting - November 2
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Planning Commission Jericho Corners Walk - July 20
The Planning Commission has embarked on a series of walking tours this summer through each of the village centers to learn more about each from fellow town residents. The Jericho Center walk occurred on Saturday June 5 and Riverside was on Saturday July 10.
The Jericho Corners walk was on Tuesday July 20, from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. They meet up at Town Hall, including a stop by Jericho Corners' own Lucy & Howe Brewery for a tour and sampling of their fine beers. Ideas gathered from the July 20 walk will be posted on the Jericho Corners webpage. Ideas gathered from the other walks are posted on their project pages.
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Planning Commission Meeting July 6
The Planning Commission July 6, 2021.
The PC talked about changes related to school signage and discussed the July 20 walk through Riverside.
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Planning Commission Meeting June 15
The Planning Commission Meet on Tuesday June 15, 2021.
The PC will talked about changes related to school signage, debriefed following their walk through Jericho Center, and looked at small zoning amendment changes.
The full PC agenda is available to view on the PC webpage.
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Questions? Contact Us
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Committee Chair
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Jericho Town Planner
Phone 802-899-2287 x103 Email cshaheen@jerichovt.gov