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
Michael Giguere
City Planner
mgiguere@essexjunction.org
802-878-6944 EXT: 1625
Rental Housing Registry and Inspection Program
The City Council held public hearings on a proposed rental registry and inspection ordinance on January 24, 2024 and on February 28, 2024. They did not adopt the ordinance during the hearings and will re-evaluate the proposals at a future date. To learn more about the proposed 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.