Every ten years, as required under Connecticut State Statute, municipalities must prepare and adopt a plan of conservation and development (POCD). A POCD is a document that outlines policies, goals and standards for the physical and economic development of a municipality. It recommends the most desirable uses of land within a municipality for residential, recreational, commercial, industrial, conservation, agricultural and other uses.
Granby’s last POCD was adopted in September 2016, therefore an updated POCD must be adopted by September 2026.
To oversee the 2026 update, the Planning and Zoning Commission is creating a POCD Committee. The POCD Committee will include representatives from town boards and commissions and several seats will be reserved for Granby residents. The POCD committee will begin monthly meetings in September on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. It is expected in addition to the monthly meetings, there will be public workshops that will require committee member attendance.
If you are a Granby resident interested in serving on the POCD Committee, the Planning and Zoning Commission has created an application form for completion. Please visit the Community Development webpage at granby-ct.gov/173/Community-Development to access the application and to view the current POCD. Applications are due June 23 to Director of Community Development Abigail Kenyon, via email at akenyon@granby-ct.gov or by mail to the Town Hall. It is expected that the Planning and Zoning Commission will review submissions and applicants will be notified in July.
We understand that the POCD update will be a commitment for volunteers and may not fit in everyone’s busy schedule. If you are interested in participating in the POCD update but are unable to commit to the standing meetings as a committee member, there will be opportunities for public input. Please stay tuned as the POCD update process gets underway.
If you have any questions about the 2026 POCD update or applying to serve on the POCD Committee, please contact Abigail Kenyon.