Core Responsibilities in Vermont:
Drafting Town Plans: Developing the long-term Municipal Plan (often updated every 8 years) to outline goals for development, land use, and transportation.
Zoning & Bylaws: Creating, updating, and proposing zoning regulations, subdivision bylaws, and other regulatory tools (like capital budgets) to the municipality.
Studies & Recommendations: Conducting studies on housing, energy, natural resources, and historic preservation to inform local policy.
Public Hearings: Holding required public meetings to review amendments to the town plan or zoning bylaws.
Key Distinctions:
Planning vs. Zoning: The Planning Commission usually handles the future plan (writing the rules), while a separate Board of Adjustment or Development Review Board (DRB) often handles current zoning permits and site-specific appeals.
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Town Hall, 2895 VT Rt 110, Washington VT 05675
AGENDA
6:30 Call the Planning Commission to order
6:31 Agenda Revisions
6:32 Public Comment
6:37 Approve the minutes of the last meeting (Action item)
6:40 Act 181 Discussion
6:45 Permit Fee Discussion (Action Item)
6:55 Old or New business
7:00 Adjourn Planning Commission
7:01 Call the Zoning Board of Adjustment to order
7:05 Old or New Business
7:30 Adjourn
All Times are Approximate.
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Members
Members/Term expiration:
Joe Bresette, Chair-2028
Ryan Bresette-2028
Robert Farnham-2028
Jack Peterson-2027
Kara Williams-2029
Gary Winders-2029
Vince Vermette-2028
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