What is a Plan of Conservation and Development? |
In February, 2020, Meriden adopted an update to its POCD, which is in effect, a “blueprint” for the City. The POCD outlines Meriden’s vision for the future and provides community-established principles for the orderly and balanced future economic, social, physical, environmental, and fiscal development. The document provides guidance to elected officials and decision-makers when they make land use, zoning and capital investment decisions.
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The POCD planning process relied heavily on community outreach, stakeholder interviews, and existing plans and studies completed by the City and other agencies. The 2019 POCD represents the City’s continuing effort to ensure that its planning policies and land use goals and objectives remain current and represent the issues affecting Meriden.
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How is a Plan of Conservation and Development Document Used?
The Mayor and City Administration use the POCD to identify or confirm priorities, policy direction, and determine how best to allocate staff time and resources.
City Council uses the POCD when adopting new laws and ordinances, changes to the zoning code, allocating budgets, and making spending decisions. The Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals use the POCD to guide their decisions when reviewing development applications. |
Other State, County and Local governmental agencies use the POCD to understand the City’s priorities and to coordinate projects that may impact each other’s borders.
Meriden’s residents can use the POCD to hold their elected representatives accountable to the community-driven vision. Businesses and investors use the POCD to understand where the City is going to invest its resources. |