Town Plan 2024

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together" ~ African proverb

A community develops a Town Plan in order to establish a set of goals and expectations for how the community will grow and evolve over time. It sets the framework for land use and development regulations (ie. typically zoning and subdivision regulations), and forms the basis for future public and private investment.

Jericho’s current Town Plan was originally created and adopted in 2016 and amended in 2020 to include a new chapter on energy use and production. Pursuant to state statute, it will expire in 2024 and therefore needs to be reviewed, revised and adopted anew reflecting the current trends, needs, and desires of the community.

This page is being offered to help give you access to the latest information about the process to update the Jericho Town Plan, and help you find ways where you can be involved in providing your input and feedback.

Thank you for your interest, and please keep coming back to see what's new!

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together" ~ African proverb

Thank you for your interest, and please keep coming back to see what's new!

New Town Plan Adopted by Selectboard
After the conclusion of the second public hearing on December 19, 2023 the Jericho Selectboard voted unanimously to approve the new Town Plan. The final version of the plan, can be read below. Now the work of 'Getting it Done' begins. The Planning Commission is developing a process to share progress updates with the public and as always, we welcome your feedback.

Volume 1
Volume 2
Maps
Appendix
Statutory Consistency and Regional Compatibility
Appendix 2 (Outreach and Engagement)
Town Plan Draft Version 4 (December 1, 2023)
On November 16, 2023 the Selectboard held its first public hearing date to hear further feedback on the plan. At this hearing, the Selectboard directed the consultant to prepare a final version of the plan to include the edits submitted by the Planning Commission and by the Affordable Housing Committee, which corrected errors and clarified text. The Selectboard then moved to schedule the second public hearing on the plan on December 19, 2023, 6:30pm.
The 2024 Jericho Town Plan has two parts - Volume 1, which focuses on the community’s vision for the future, the key issues and opportunities and the priorities for getting things done, and Volume 2, where you will find all the important background data and information about dozens of topics important to creating a plan for Jericho’s future.
The key issues and points raised in Volume 1 are backed-up with data and analysis that can be found under the respective subject heading in Volume 2 and are color coded in the same way so you can easily find your way around. Click each section to read the document.
The Planning Commission has prepared an Executive Summary of the new Town Plan, for those who want a brief overview of the new Town Plan. If you are short on time, want a quick snapshot, or need to decide if you should dig into more details, this Executive Summary is for you... SUMMARY
Volume 1
Volume 2
Maps
Appendix
Statutory Consistency and Regional Compatibility
Appendix 2 (Outreach and Engagement)
Town Plan Draft Version 3 (October 3, 2023)
On October 3, 2023 the Planning Commission voted unanimously to send draft version 3 to the Selectboard for their review. On October 5, 2023 the Selectboard voted to acknowledge receipt of the draft plan and set a first public hearing date to hear further feedback on the plan for November 16, 2023.
The 2024 Jericho Town Plan has two parts - Volume 1, which focuses on the community’s vision for the future, the key issues and opportunities and the priorities for getting things done, and Volume 2, where you will find all the important background data and information about dozens of topics important to creating a plan for Jericho’s future.
The key issues and points raised in Volume 1 are backed-up with data and analysis that can be found under the respective subject heading in Volume 2 and are color coded in the same way so you can easily find your way around. Click each section to read the document.
The Planning Commission has prepared an Executive Summary of the new Town Plan, for those who want a brief overview of the new Town Plan. If you are short on time, want a quick snapshot, or need to decide if you should dig into more details, this Executive Summary is for you... SUMMARY
- Volume 1
Introduction
Vision, Goals, and Priorities
Stewarding a Resilient Community
Creating Housing Choices for All
Growing a Vibrant Community
Building a Connected Community
Supporting an Effective Community
Future Land Use Plan
Getting it Done
Jericho's Journey Forward - Town Plan (all chapters)
- Volume 2
Chapter 1 - Community Profile
Chapter 2 - History and Cultural Resources
Chapter 3 - Natural Resources
Chapter 4 - Land Use
Chapter 5 - Housing
Chapter 6 - Local Economy
Chapter 7 - Community Health and Wellness
Chapter 8 - Mobility and Transportation
Chapter 9 - Public Utilities
Chapter 10 - Community Facilities and Services
Volume 2 - Chapters 1-10

Updated Draft Version of Town Plan (August 11, 2023)

The 2024 Jericho Town Plan has two parts - Volume 1 which focuses on the community’s vision for the future, the key issues and opportunities, and the priorities for getting things done, and Volume 2 where you will find all the important background data and information about dozens of topics important to creating a plan for Jericho’s future. The key issues and points raised in Volume 1 are backed-up with data and analysis that can be found under the respective subject heading in Volume 2 and are color coded in the same way so you can easily find your way around.

The full PDFs of Draft Version 2 (August 11, 2023) can be found here:

DRAFT v.2 PDF (VOL 1) / DRAFT v.2 PDF (VOL 2)

Individual chapters can be read by clicking on the heading titles below.

Volume 1

Introduction

Jericho’s Vision Goals & Priorities

Stewarding a Resilient Community (green chapter)

Creating Housing Choices for All (orange chapter)

Growing a Vibrant Community (blue chapter)

Building a Connected Community (purple chapter)

Supporting an Effective Community (lime green chapter)

Future Land Use Plan

Getting it Done

Maps

1. Existing Land Use	12. Facilities and Utilities
2. Conserved, Public and Use Value Appraisal Lands	13. Soil Suitability for On-site Septic
3. Agriculture	14. Jericho Center
4. Topography	15. Jericho Corners
5. Surface Water Resources and Protection Areas	16. Riverside
6. Ground Water Protection Areas	17. Preferred Renewable Energy Sites
7. Habitat and Natural Areas	18. State Known Constraints – Energy Generation
8. Upland Natural Communities	19. State Possible Constraints – Energy Generation
9. Tiered Conservation Priorities	20. Potential Wind Energy Resource Areas
10. Historic and Archaeological Sites	21. Potential Solar Energy Resource Areas
11. Transportation	22. Future Land Use