We would ask that you use email and then telephone as initial points of contact. Information and forms are available here on this website to assist you.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator / Zoning Administrator
Vacant
Email: planner@norwich.vt.us
Office Telephone: (802) 649-1419 Ext. 4
The office is staffed by the Planning & Zoning Assistant Pam Mullen Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00AM to 4:00PM.
The Zoning Administrator’s primary responsibility is the administration and enforcement of the zoning, and subdivision regulations. Responsibilities also include working with the Planning Commission as Clerk and Planning Coordinator, maintaining the Geographic Information System (GIS) and the Locatable Address System.
Boards and Committees
Further Information is available on this site for the following:
Development Review Board at: http://norwich.vt.us/development-review-board/
Planning Commission at: http://norwich.vt.us/planning-commission/
Affordable Housing Subcommittee of the Planning Commission at: http://norwich.vt.us/affordable-housing/
Historic Preservation Commission at:
http://norwich.vt.us/historic-preservation-commission/
Planning Documents
Density_GISAnalysisRuralSettlementPatterns_FinalReport_11-01-2022
Zoning Permits
No construction or land development may commence, and no land or structure may be devoted to a new or changed use within the Town without a permit issued by the Zoning Administrator. Any business use carried on within the home requires either a Home Occupation Permit or a Conditional Use approval by the Development Review Board. All subdivisions require approval from the Development Review Board.
Zoning Permit Application Instruction Sheet
Zoning Permit Fees Effective August 12, 2020
Driveway Access Permit Application
Private Highway Specifications
State of Vermont Wastewater Rules
Subdivision Regulations 7-3-13
Zoning Regulations Amended 7-1-09