Plan of Conservation and Development
The South Central Region: Plan of Conservation and Development 2018-2028 (Regional POCD) developed pursuant to Section 8-35a of the Connecticut General Statutes (CGS) is available through the link below.
South Central Region: Plan of Conservation and Development 2018-2028
The regional POCD is updated at least once every ten years per the requirements of the CGS 8-35a, and is a guidance document that sets policy priorities for the future of the region and its communities. The vision, goals and strategies contained within the regional POCD were developed through a participatory process through the engagement of the regional community in a dialogue on its future.
Public Involvement process
Opportunities to participate in the update of South Central Region: Plan of Conservation and Development 2018-2028 included Focus Group meetings, Regional Planning Commission meetings, and a public/municipal survey. Presentations and minutes from the meetings are linked below.
Focus Groups
| Focus Group Topic | Presentation | Meeting Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Demographics, Housing, Schools and Institutions | Download | Download |
| Economic Development, Transit-Oriented Development, Smart Growth, Transportation, and Arts, Culture & Historical Resources | Download | Download |
| Agriculture, Natural Resources, Open Space, Recreation, and Hazard Mitigation | Download | Download |
| Public Safety, Emergency Management, Public Utilities and Energy Conservation | Download | Download |
| Municipal Planners | Download | Download |
Regional Planning Commission Meetings
Municipal Plans of Conservation and Development
Municipal Plans of Conservation and Development
Regional Planning Commission
The South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) coordinates the Regional Planning Commission (RPC), which has representation from each of the municipalities in the Region. Responsibilities of the RPC include review of statutory referrals for which advisory comments are prepared and forwarded to applicable municipalities. Statutory Referrals may include amendments to Zoning Regulations, Subdivision Applications, and Municipal Plans of Conservation and Development. Additional items which are reviewed during the RPC meetings are Open Space Grant Applications and Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Applications.
The Commission meets on the second Thursday of each month and reviews the referrals based on inter-municipal and environmental impacts.
Regional Planning Commission Informational Brochure
Matrix of Statutory Responsibilities and Processes for the Regional Planning Commission
Referrals
Download Referral Submission Form
Referrals can submitted via
certified mail to SCRCOG Office or email at [email protected].