Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4444, the Jericho Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 6:30 pm in the Jericho Town Hall, 67 VT Route 15, Jericho, Vermont, to hear public comment regarding proposed amendments to the Jericho Land Use and Development Regulations.
SUMMARY OF AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The primary purposes of the proposed amendments are to make it easier to build homes, support housing affordability, allow a greater variety of housing types, and direct growth to areas planned for development while maintaining protection of rural areas.
REGULATION SECTION AFFECTED: The amendments include changes to Section 2: General Definitions, Section 3: Zoning Districts, Section 4: Zoning Uses, Section 5: Dimensional Standards, Section 10: Permit and Review Procedures, and Section 11: General Development Standards.
GEOGRAPHIC AREA AFFECTED: The proposed amendments affect the Commercial, Village, Low-Density Residential, Rural Agricultural/Residential, and Forestry Districts, as well as town-wide provisions relating to definitions and Planned Unit Developments. The Open Space District is not affected.
PLACE WHERE FULL TEXT MAY BE EXAMINED: The complete text of the proposed amendments may be found at https://www.jerichovt.gov/400/Bylaw-Amendment-Enable-Housing. Alternatively, a full-text copy may be examined in the Planning and Zoning office, Jericho Town Hall, 67 VT Route 15, Jericho, Vermont.
PERSON TO CONTACT: Additional information pertaining to these proposed amendments may be obtained by contacting Chris Shaheen, Town Planner, at the Jericho Town Hall by calling (802) 899-2287 x 103 during regular office hours.