​Planning Resources for
Local Boards and Staff

​Welcome Packet for Board and Commission Members

Designed for new appointees, this short booklet provides an easy-to-read overview of the local planning and regulatory processes and the roles and responsibilities of the various players - just what new members need before stepping into their first board or commission meetings. Long-time members may also enjoy reading it as a short refresher course.  Click here for your Welcome Packet.
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If you would like a paper copy of the Welcome Packet mailed to you,
​please submit your request via email by clicking here.

​​Essentials of Land Use Planning and Regulation

This 50-page manual, Essentials of Local Land Use Planning and Regulation, provides an overview of municipal roles and responsibilities and the fundamentals of local planning and permitting in Vermont - what every board and commission member needs to know. This is the second edition of the publication from May 2007.
                       
Download Options:                              
Black-and-White (650 kb)   
Color (830 kb)
                     
​Hard Copy Options:
Visit your local RPC for hard copies.

  Full Statutory Language of Chapter 117 

​​​Full Statutory language of Chapter 117 is available through 
Vermont Statues Online. 

​ACCD has compiled the most recent statutes relevant to local planning and regulation. It will be updated annually and available online.

Special Bulletins on the 2004
​Chapter 117 Changes​

These bulletins explain the 2004 changes to Chapter 117 and implications to planning, zoning, development review, housing, and more.
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​The ​Vermont Land Use Education and Training Collaborative​ developed the bulletins to provide a comprehensive summary of the Chapter 117 changes.