Town of Norwich, Vermont

Town offices:

300 Main St.
P.O. Box 376
(802) 649-1419

Planning and Zoning

We 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.

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.

Planning Director and Zoning Administrator:
Steven True, strue@norwich.vt.us
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00-4:00 or by Appointment
General Email: Email the planning office.
Phone: (802) 649-1419 ext. 4

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.

Subdivision and Zoning Regulations
Subdivision Regulations 7-3-13
Zoning Regulations Amended 7-1-09

Maps
1. Zoning Districts
2. Aquifer Districts
3. Flood Hazard Districts
4. Shoreline Districts
5. Ridgeline Districts
A. Wetlands & Vernal Pools
B. Agricultural Soils
C. Scenic Resources


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