Community Development
The Community Development Department reviews and makes recommendations for Planning and Zoning applications and staffs the Planning Commission and Development Review Board.
County and region-wide, the department represents the City with the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, the Vermont Department of Transportation, and major employers such as GlobalFoundries and New England Central Railroad.
Contact Information
Chris Yuen
Community Development Director
cyuen@essexjunction.org
802-878-6944 EXT: 1607
Terry Hass
Assistant Zoning Administrator
terry@essexjunction.org
802-878-6944 EXT: 1604
Rental Housing Registry and Inspection Program
The City is considering a rental registry and inspection ordinance. The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed rental registry and inspection ordinance on January 24, 2024, at 6:30 pm, at 2 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction. To learn more about the ordinance click on the button below.
Current Community Development Projects:
- Crescent Connector
- Essex Junction Multimodal Station
- 1 Main Street Park
Land Development Code
The City Council adopted major amendments to the Land Development Code on June 14, 2023. These changes took effect on July 5, 2023.