Jericho planners keep forestry density intact after debate over fourplexes

Jun 3, 2026

After extended debate, the Jericho Planning Commission opted to keep the Forestry District's existing density and use limits for this round, asking staff to refine adaptive‑reuse and design tools rather than expand permitted fourplexes in sensitive forest areas.

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The Jericho Planning Commission on June 2 declined to change the Forestry District's density calculation as part of the town's "Enable Housing" zoning package, following an extended discussion weighing conservation concerns and housing flexibility.

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