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Publications

Vermont Municipal & Regional Planning and Development Act (Chapter 117 amended through 2007) Full statutory language through Vermont Statutes Online.

Also available, a booklet that includes the 2006 and previous Chapter 117 language with annotations, as well as related statutes relevant to local land use planning and regulation, Copies of this new and comprehensive statute book, with a maroon cover, can be obtained from your Regional Planning Commission or contact us to pick up at the DHCA office.

DHCA Memo that describes 2007 legislative changes made to Chapter 117 and related statutes, 2008 legislative changes

Planning Manual for Vermont Municipalities
By the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Affairs, 2000. A guide to assist municipal planning and zoning officials. Copies are available from your Regional Planning Commission or contact us to pick up at the DHCA office. Other helpful publications.

Publications for Local Land Use Officials on www.vpic.info DHCA works with partners on the Vermont Land Use Education and Training Collaborative to produce publications for training and reference including the following:
Essentials of Land Use Planning and Regulation
Land Use Planning Implementation Manual
Special Bulletins on Chapter 117 (2004 Revisions)
Plan and Bylaw Adoption Tools

Growth Center Planning Manual Available to download in 3 sections (see box on Growth Centers page).

Mobile Home Parks Guidance Document for Municipalities (PDF) A new publication to help muncicipalities meet the statutory requirements for mobile home parks through local zoning and subdivision bylaws.

Municipal Delegation Brochure (.pdf)
The Department of Housing and Community Affairs created an easy to read brochure that briefly describes the 2007 environmental protection regulatory changes, outlines the municipal delegation process, and lists the potential benefits and drawbacks of administering the state regulatory program for wastewater and potable water supply systems.

More Planning-Related documents and resources

Archival Chapter 117 materials including the 2001 legislative report leading to the adoption of Act 115
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