Plan of Conservation and Development
DERBY – The City of Derby is updating its Plan of Conservation and
Development (POCD), and the City wants your help.
Why is this important?
The Plan is a document that describes the community’s current conditions
and provides a blueprint for future growth and preservation. It
addresses issues relevant to the lives of Derby residents such as
housing, transportation, city services, recreation, entertainment, and
commercial development.
Section 8-23 of the Connecticut General Statutes requires municipalities
to adopt an updated plan every ten years; Derby’s current plan was
adopted in 2002 (Click here to see
the 2002 plan).
The updated plan will serve as an advisory document for Derby’s Planning
and Zoning Commission, as well as other boards and commissions, and will
provide the framework for strategic decision-making over the next
decade. It will also inform developers and investors of opportunities
that exist within the city.
“A cohesive plan that reflects the priorities and vision of Derby’s
residents is critical for the decisions our local government makes on a
daily basis,” said Derby Mayor Anita Dugatto.
“This plan will allow everyone to move in the same direction,” Dugatto
said.
Public involvement is a key element of the POCD planning process and is
critical to the long-term implementation of the Plan.
To gain as much public input as possible, Derby is organizing several
opportunities for residents to become involved, including three citywide
public meetings – one especially suited to families with children.
Please refer to the flyer below for information about the meetings,
which will be organized and run by trained facilitators from the Yale
Center for Environmental Law & Policy and the Land Use Law Center at
Pace Law School.
Story posted on February 24, 2015
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