Draft of Plan of Conservation and Development

The Planning and Zoning Commission has completed the update of the Plan of Conservation and Development, a document that guides land use for the next decade. This page contains background about the update process.

• Town of Vernon Plan of Conservation and Development, May 25, 2021, Draft for Public Review

• Appendix A: Background and Data Analysis

• Appendix B: Future Land Use Plan Full Size Maps

Revised Draft of Plan of Conservation and Development

• Town of Vernon Plan of Conservation and Development, October 28, 2021

• Appendix A: Background and Data Analysis

• Appendix B: Future Land Use Plan Full Size Maps

Public Workshops

• Public Zoom Workshop, April 29, 2021, 7 p.m.

• Public Zoom Workshop January 14, 2021, 7 p.m.

• Public Workshop Presentation Summary

Public Presentations

• Plan of Conservation and Development Goals, Objectives and Strategies

• Draft Future Land Use Plan Narrative March 24, 2021

• Draft Maximum Residential Densities Plan Map

• Draft Sewer Plan Map

• Draft Visions, Goals, Objectives

• Survey Results Presentation

• Data Analysis - Community Survey

• POCD Press Release 09.30.20

• POCD Press Release 01.07.21

What is a POCD? 

Town of Vernon Planning and Zoning Commission, with assistance from the planning consulting firm of Milone & MacBroom, Inc. (MMI), is preparing an update to the Town’s Plan of Conservation and Development, or POCD. The POCD is a guidance document that will provide a long-term vision for the Town and guide decision making relating to growth, development, and conservation over the next ten years. The State of Connecticut requires municipalities to update their POCD every ten years. 

As a comprehensive plan, the POCD will look at a range of topics that will influence Vernon over the coming decade, including demographics, housing, land use, community facilities, infrastructure, economic development, open space, recreation, transportation, and sustainability. While it is important to understand data and trends, it is equally important to understand the priorities of the community. There are several ways for the public to get involved throughout the process, including public workshops and community surveys.

Get Involved!

There are several ways for you to get involved:

Attend a Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The public is invited to attend regularly scheduled and special meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission.