Pelham Village Center Zoning, 2015

10 Mar 2015
View of Pelham Community Center

We are working with Pelham on zoning revisions related to strengthening the village center in West Pelham. Several past planning studies have identified West Pelham as an appropriate location for a village center. It is currently home to Pelham's Elementary School, Community Center, Library, Fire/Police Facility, and Community Hall as well as numerous homes. Recent sewer extensions from Amherst to this area have made it possible to consider additional development. 

PVPC is working with Pelham's Planning Board on this project, which is funded through a District Local Technical Assistance grant. 

Draft Zoning Concept

A draft concept for the Village Center Zoning was presented at a public forum in Pelham on October 19, 2015. The materials which were presented at the forum can be downloaded below. The map download includes the following maps:

  • Page 1 shows the existing conditions in the Village Center including wetlands and wetland buffers, river resource areas, and existing lots
  • Page 2 shows the proposed new districts with a rough buildout analysis showing potential new ANR lots at maximum buildout (likely 50+ years to accomplish). This sheet includes estimated tax revenue impacts at maximum buildout and a rough guess at the cost to extend sewers if desired by Pelham.
  • Page 3 shows the proposed districts with existing parcel ownership information,  maps which were shown, and the meeting handout which summarizes the zoning concept can be downloaded below. 

The handout from the meeting includes a table summarizing the proposed zoning requirements for the proposed zones, and some images illustrating relevant concepts. 

Feedback Welcome!

The Proposed Zoning is under review and development by the Planning Board of Pelham. They welcome your input. Please contact Abbie Jenks, Chair of the Planning Board, at gandhi0324@gmail.com.

Documents

Village Center Maps for Public Forum_151019_web.pdf

Proposed Village Center Maps
Maps illustrating the existing conditions and proposed zoning for a new Village Center in west Pelham
Village Center Maps for Public Forum_151019_web.pdf

Proposed Zoning_Handout_151019_01_web.pdf

Proposed Village Center Zoning Handout
Handout from October 19, 2015 public forum. Summarizes the proposed Village Center Zoning concept.
Proposed Zoning_Handout_151019_01_web.pdf

PelhamVillageCenterReport2010.pdf

Pelham Village Center Report, 2010.pdf
Report studying a village center for Pelham from 2010
PelhamVillageCenterReport2010.pdf

Final ReportPelham Growth.doc

Pelham Growth Study Final Report, 2006
Report from the Pelham Growth Study Committee, 2006
Final ReportPelham Growth.doc

Pelham Growth Study Reports Index.pdf

Pelham Growth Study FinalReport--Index, 2006
Index for Pelham Growth Study Report
Pelham Growth Study Reports Index.pdf

Pelham Housing Needs Study 8.14.14.pdf

Pelham Housing Needs Study, 2014
Report from a housing needs study commissioned by Pelham in 2014. PVPC was one of the authors of this report.
Pelham Housing Needs Study 8.14.14.pdf

Review of the 1998 Pelham Master Plan.doc

Review of the 1998 Pelham Master Plan
Review of 1998 Report "Bringing Focus to the Community--A Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Pelham." 2009.
Review of the 1998 Pelham Master Plan.doc

PELHAM OSRP.doc

Pelham OSRP
Open Space and Recreation Plan for Pelham, 2008
PELHAM OSRP.doc