| Q. May I have unregistered vehicles on my property? |
A. In the village residential district, only one unregistered uninspected motor vehicle
is permitted. Two unregistered, inoperable vehicles are permitted
in rural residential (RR) districts. All unregistered,
inoperable vehicles shall be screened from public
view.
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| Q. What building or development activities require a permit? |
A. All structures such as sheds, barns, accessory buildings, homes,
porches, lean-to’s, enclosure of porches or breezeways, pools, dormers, fences
over 6’ high, garages etc. require a permit.
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| Q. Do I need a permit for a pond? |
A. Yes, however, a pond must be approved by the Development Review Board
at a warned meeting. You will also be asked to have the District Conservationist inspect
the area and make recommendations relative to the pond inlets and outlets, and ponds
greater than 3000 square feet require State approval.
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| Q. Do I need a permit for a TV Antenna or dish? |
A. Yes.
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| Q. Do I need a permit if my business or commercial/industrial activity
needs to be enlarged or have structures added? |
A. Yes; all additional structures or changes in business activity,
require approval of the Development Review Board. Any changes in use
to an existing operation, such as changing a residence into rental property, require
Development Review Board approval.
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| Q. May I do business in my home? |
A. Yes. However, all “home occupations” must be approved by the
Development Review Board. Examples include child care, computer related businesses,
a small bakery, etc.
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| Q. What is the process for sub-dividing my property? |
A. An application for a sub-division must be submitted to the Zoning
Administrator. Then, a fifteen-day warning will be published in the newspaper
announcing when the Development Review Board will meet to review the application.
A site plan must be submitted at this time as well as other State permits, such as
wastewater and Act 250 permits. The Zoning Administrator will assist applicants
in their efforts to sub-divide property.
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| Q. How do I contact the Zoning Administrator for assistance or
if I have questions? |
| A. The Zoning Administrator's office is on the 2nd floor
at Cole Hall in the Town Offices. Normally, the Zoning Administrator is available
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. However, frequent
site visits for inspections keep the Administrator out of the office. Therefore,
it is recommended you phone for an appointment (442-3479) or questions. An
answering machine will take messages if the Zoning Administrator is unavailable when
you phone. |