Essex Junction Planning Commission, Thurs., Sept. 3, 2026, 6:30 PM, City Office, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Junction, VT (also remote; see essexjunction.org). Hearing on proposed 2026 Land Development Code amendments implementing the Connect the Junction TOD Master Plan: new form-based standards for the Village Center & Transit Oriented Development Districts, replacing subjective design review with objective standards for building height (up to 9 stories, 10 with an affordable-housing bonus, in the tallest areas), street-facing design, and setbacks near residential neighborhoods, plus removal of Village Center parking minimums. Also includes related technical updates citywide, including Act 166 poultry standards. Major changes: Village Center & TOD Districts (form-based standards). Citywide: technical amendments. Amends LDC Ch. 2 (Definitions), 5 (Development Review Procedures), 6 (Zoning Districts), 7 (Development Standards), 9 (Subdivision Standards), 11 (Sewer Regs) & 14 (Water System), and Appendices A–C. Full text & report: essexjunction.org/departments/community-development/form-based-code or City Office.