Timeline & Get Involved

The Planning Commission has set a public hearing for September 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM to take public comment on the proposed amendments. If the Planning Commission votes to move the proposal forward, it would then go to City Council for a separate hearing and possible adoption later in the fall.

Your input matters most at the public hearings, but you can share thoughts or ask questions any time.

• Read the full proposal
  Review the draft code and the staff memos to the Planning Commission here
• Share your Comments
  Send your comments to the Community Development Department, or share them with the Planning Commission
• Attend a public hearing
  The Planning Commission public hearing is scheduled forThursday, September 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM. It will be held in person at 2 Lincoln Street and available remotely by video and phone. Connection instructions are available here. 

Questions? Contact the Community Development Director at cyuen@ essexjunction.org