The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing for the 2021 Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) on Monday, August 23, 2021 at 7PM in the P. Francis Hicks Room at Town Hall. The POCD is a tool for guiding the future of Winchester. The Town is currently in the final stages of updating its POCD. Click on the link here to view or download the current draft of the Plan.
The POCD establishes a vision and common goals for the community's future and identifies action steps that, when implemented, will help attain that vision. If steadily implemented by Winchester residents and officials, the plan will help protect important resources, guide appropriate development, protect community character, and enhance the quality of life for current and future Winchester residents.
In addition to being an overall guide for the community, the POCD is a legal document adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission pursuant to Section 8-23 of the Connecticut General Statues. The statutes require that the Commission revisit and readopt the plan at least every 10 years. The POCD is advisory in nature and provides guidance for Town decisions related to land-use regulations and capital improvements.