Planning and Zoning Office
The Planning & Zoning Office works with citizens and businesses to ensure that land use complies with the Town of Jericho Land Use Regulations. The Office coordinates with the Development Review Board to process and review site plans, subdivisions, approve various land uses. |  | |
 (click image to view) | In addition, the Office works with the Planning Commission to modify, update and implement the Town Plan. The Plan defines the long range goals and intentions regarding the nature and direction of future development within the Town of Jericho. It contains elements on land use, transportation, economic development, natural resources, energy, municipal services, education, cultural and historic resources and housing. | |
The Town is divided up into seven zoning districts as seen here on the Zoning Map & several overlay districts, including the recently amended Natural Resources Overlay District. |   (click images to view) | |
 (click image to view) | If you're looking to develop on your property, you are likely to need a Zoning Permit. For more information on that process, visit the FAQs on the right side of this page. Certain types of development also require a Certificate of Occupancy. See the FAQ section on this page for more details. To find out what associated fees are, check out our Fee Schedule. | |
Additional key Planning and Zoning documents may all be found on the Town Documents page.
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Job Opportunity- Town Planner
The Town of Jericho (VT) is looking for its next Town Planner. Jericho (pop. ~5,080) is a small rural community in the center of Chittenden County about 30 minutes from Burlington to the west and Mt. Mansfield to the east. The community has 3 small historic village centers surrounded by a quintessential rural landscape and abundant recreational opportunities. View the job advertisement here and click the image below to view the job description.
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Lamoille Basin Plan Public Meeting
WHAT IS GOING ON IN YOUR WATERSHED?
2021 Lamoille Tactical Basin Plan Public Meeting
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 6 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Join the Lamoille River Watershed Planner and watershed partners for a presentation and discussion on the 5-year update to the State of Vermont Lamoille River Tactical Basin Plan.
- Learn where water quality restoration and protection efforts have been identified and applied in the basin
- Participate in the Public Discussion & Comment Period
- Find out who your local watershed partners are and how you can help to protect and restore water quality
- Ask questions and provide feedback on the plan and its priorities
Three ways to participate!
- Participate in person at: Jericho Town Office 67 VT-15, Jericho, VT MASKS are REQUIRED, SNACKS are FREE, ALL are WELCOME!
- Or join the meeting online: https://bit.ly/3hBp1A7
- Or call-in: 802-828-7667 Conference ID: 865792146#
FAQ
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P+Z FAQ
- Do I need a Zoning Permit to build a porch, deck or patio?
- Do I need a Zoning Permit for a fence?
- Do I need a zoning permit for a shed or chicken coop?
- Is a Zoning Permit needed for remodeling the inside of my single family home?
- Can a Letter of Compliance be issued verifying that there are no outstanding permits or violations on a house/property be issued?
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