Planner presents draft lot‑coverage and impervious‑surface definitions to support housing goals
Apr 21, 2026
Town Planner Chris Shaheen reviewed draft definitions for 'impervious surface' and 'lot coverage,' presented district examples (Village, Commercial, Low‑Density Residential, PUD) showing how proposed lot‑size changes alter allowable coverage, and recommended avoiding rules that unduly restrict housing options.
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Town Planner Chris Shaheen told the Planning Commission that Jericho’s zoning currently lacks formal definitions for “impervious surface” and “lot coverage,” and presented draft language and district examples to illustrate practical implications for housing development.
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