Jericho panel debates narrowing triggers for required Planned Unit Developments
Mar 3, 2026
Staff proposed requiring PUD review only when three conditions align (major subdivision of four+ lots, specific zoning districts, and the presence of mapped site resources). Commissioners raised concerns that narrowing mandatory PUDs could hinder infill and long-term housing goals; staff will refine criteria and return with a revised draft.
The full story
Town Planner Chris Shaheen presented a staff recommendation to make PUD review mandatory only when three specific criteria coincide: the project is a major subdivision (four lots or more), it is located in one of the specified zoning districts (Low-Density Residential, Rural Agricultural/Residential, Forestry), and mapped site resources are present.
Sign up to keep reading.
Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.
Keep reading for free
Create a free account to finish this story and see the video, transcript and key details.
Continue with GoogleContinue with emailAlready have an account? Log in →