The Norwich Planning Commission has seven members appointed by the Selectboard to four-year terms. Their responsibilities are described in Vermont Statute (VSA 24) and include:
- Preparing a town plan
- Preparing zoning and subdivision regulations based on the town plan
- Conducting studies on other planning issues
- Making recommendations to the Selectboard
Subcommittees:
Active Subcommittees
Affordable Housing
Capital Planning
Energy Plan Working Group
Solar Siting
Next Regular Meeting of the Norwich Planning Commission
1/13/2026
In conformance with Act 92, the Commission meets via Zoom. Video recordings of these and other related meetings are archived at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGkvEL_tBXHTPr3V7FN1N_Q
Meeting schedules and agendas are posted on the bulletin boards in and in front of Tracy Hall and on this webpage (see sidebar and below). The Planning Commission typically meets on the second Tuesday of the month. The public is welcome at all meetings. For more information and to submit Correspondence to the Planning Commission, contact the Planning and Zoning Office.
Members – 4-year terms (year term ends)
Jaan Laaspere, Chair (2027)
Jeff Goodrich, Vice Chair (2028)
Ernie Ciccotelli (2026)
Vincent Crow, Clerk (2026)
Bob Pape (2029)
Mary Gorman (2027)
Christian Spalding (2028)
Planning Commission Documents
2020 Town Plan
2020 Town Plan Appendices
Planning Commission Bylaws Adopted 10-12-2021
GIS Analysis of Rural Development Patterns – 2022
Planning Commission Subcommittee Statement Adopted 04-09-2024
Other planning documents available from the Planning and Zoning Department page
Planning Commission Subcommittees
Active Subcommittees
Affordable Housing
Capital Planning
Energy Plan Working Group
Solar Siting