FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ZONING
Q. May I have unregistered vehicles on my property?
In the village residential district, only one unregistered uninspected motor vehicle is permitted. Two unregistered, inoperable vehicles are permitted in the rural residential districts (RR). All unregistered, inoperable vehicles shall be screened from public view.
Q. What building or development activities require a permit?
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.
Q. Do I need a permit for a pond?
Yes, however, a pond must be approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment at a warned meeting. You will also be asked to have the District Conservationist observe the area and make recommendations relative to the pond inlets and outlets.
Q. Do I need a permit for a TV Antenna or dish?
Yes.
Q. Do I need a permit if my business or commercial/industrial activity needs to be enlarged or have structures added?
Yes; all additional structures or changes in business activity, requires the approval of the Planning Commission. Any changes in use to an existing operation, such as changing a residence into rental property, will require Zoning Board of Adjustment approval.
Q. May I do business in my home?
Yes; all “home occupations” must be approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Examples include child care, computer related businesses, a small bakery, etc.
Q. What is the process for sub-dividing my property?
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 Planning Commission 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.
Q. How do I contact the Zoning Administrator for assistance or if I have questions?
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.