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A planning commission may have not less than three nor more
than nine voting members. There are currently 5 members on the planning
commission in Shaftsbury. The planning commissioners are appointed by the selectboard.
The following are the powers and duties of planning
commissions in the State of Vermont. Any planning commission created under 24 V.S.A. Chapter 117, may:
- Prepare a municipal plan and amendments thereof for
consideration by the selectboard, and review amendments thereof initiated by
others as set forth in 24 V.S.A. Chapter 117 subchapter 5.
- Prepare and present to the legislative body proposed
bylaws and make recommendations to the selectboard on proposed amendments to
such bylaws.
- Undertake studies and make recommendations on matters of
land development, urban renewal, transportation, economic and social
development, urban beautification and design improvements, historic and scenic
preservation, the conservation of energy, the development of renewable energy
resources, and wetland protection.
- Prepare and present to the selectboard recommended
building, plumbing, fire, electrical, housing, and related codes and
enforcement procedures, and construction specifications for streets and
related public improvements.
- Prepare and present a recommended capital budget and
program for a period of five years for action by the selectboard.
- Hold public meetings.
- Require from other departments and agencies of the
municipality such available information as relates to the work of the planning
commission.
- Enter upon land to make examinations and surveys in the
performance of its functions.
- Participate in a regional planning program.
- Retain staff and consultant assistance in carrying out
its duties and powers.
- Undertake comprehensive planning, including related
preliminary planning and engineering studies.
- Perform such other acts or functions necessary or
appropriate to fulfill the intent and purposes of 24 V.S.A. Chapter 117.
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