Regional
Planning Commissions
Vermont
Planning Information Center (VPIC)
A website for members of local planning commissions, zoning
boards and development review boards:
VPIC is a new website developed by DHCA with partners from
the Land Use Education and Training Collaborative. This website
is designed to provide local land use officials with information
on planning and development review. Start by reviewing the
"Welcome Packet" for new officials on the VPIC home
page.
UVM
Extension Service – "Take Charge/ReCharge" and other programs
aid towns and community governments in planning for their
future.
Vermont
Forum on Sprawl – Dedicated to the issue of sprawl and
growth that is consistent with Vermont values of environmental
quality, rural working landscape, and community values of
sharing and equity.
Vermont
Land Trust – A state-wide land conservation organization
which provides technical and legal assistance to individuals,
communities, and local land trusts helping them achieve local
conservation objectives.
Vermont
League of Cities and Towns – Provides research and information
sharing, training, technical assistance, legislative advocacy,
group insurance programs, and legal assistance to Vermont
cities and towns.
Vermont
Secretary of State’s Office - Information and assistance
in understanding the laws that apply to local governments
and contains "Vermont Municipal Guide to Land Use Regulations.
"Vermont
Statute TITLE 24: Municipal and County Government CHAPTER
117: Municipal and Regional Planning and Development
– Link to Vermont Statute Title 24, Chapter 117 affecting
land use planning including: Act 250 and agricultural land
conservation, municipal administrative procedures, local bylaw
adoption procedures, the Downtown Development Act, and more.
