Public Hearing in January on Westport's Plan of Conservation and Development

WESTPORT, CT — The town's Planning and Zoning Commission has scheduled a public meeting on Jan. 12 to receive input from Westport residents to help update the Plan of Conservation and Development (“POCD” or “Plan”) for the community.

The current Plan of Conservation and Development was adopted in 2007, according to officials who urge residents to attend "to help insure that the 2017 Plan reflects community goals."

The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, the 12th, in the Westport Town Hall Auditorium.

“This Plan is an important document which will be used to guide future conservation and development activity over the next decade and beyond,” said Cathy Walsh, Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission, in a statement.

Added First Selectman Jim Marpe, “The Town Plan will help us approach the future with vision and confidence. I hope Westport residents will share their thoughts and ideas at this meeting.”

A Plan of Conservation and Development is an advisory document used by the Planning and Zoning Commission and other Town agencies to:

• Protect the resources important to residents
• Guide growth and change in Westport
• Identify facilities and services needed or wanted to support the community

The meeting will provide an opportunity for Westport residents to identify issues of concern to them and suggest priorities and strategies for the updated Plan. Following the public meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission will be looking at identified issues and evaluating strategies to help guide the community in the future.

Photo credit: Town of Westport