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:

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










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:

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










  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Planning Commission Jericho Corners Walk - July 20

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    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(External link) 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.

  • Planning Commission Meeting July 6

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    The Planning Commission July 6, 2021.

    The PC talked about changes related to school signage and discussed the July 20 walk through Riverside.

  • Planning Commission Meeting June 15

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    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.

  • Jericho Center Walking Tour

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    Jericho has 3 village centers, Jericho Center, Jericho Corners and Riverside. Each have their own unique characteristics, strengths, opportunities, issues of concerns and weaknesses. The Planning Commission is starting a series of walking tours this summer through each of the village centers to learn more.

    • Jericho Center: Saturday June 5 from 8:30 am - 10:00 am
    • Riverside: Saturday July 10 form 8:30 am - 10:00 am
    • Jericho Corners: Tuesday July 20, from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    More details about Jericho Center:

    Meet up at the Jericho Center Town Green. Parking is available along the green. Coffee and donuts will be provided. Please bring your own mug! We will walk toward the fire station and end there.

    Here is the Map that the PC will be using to help guide the tour. Click on it for an expanded view.

  • PC Meeting June 1

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    The Planning Commission Meets next on Tuesday June 1, 2021 from 7:00pm-9:00pm.

    The PC is holding their meeting via Zoom. Public comment at this meeting is welcomed and encouraged using the following methods:

    The PC will talk about changes related to school signage, discuss further their upcoming walk through Jericho Center, PUD amendments, and look at small zoning amendment changes.

    The full PC agenda is available to view on the PC webpage.

  • PC Meeting May 18

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    The Planning Commission Meets next on Tuesday May 18, 2021 from 7:00pm-9:00pm.

    The PC is holding their meeting via Zoom. Public comment at this meeting is welcomed and encouraged using the following methods:

    The PC will talk about changes related to school signage, discuss further their upcoming walk through Jericho Center, and look at small zoning amendment changes.

    The full PC agenda is available to view on the PC webpage.

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