TOWN OF COLCHESTER PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
July 1, 2025
Colchester Development Regulations
Pursuant to Title 24 VSA, Chapter 117, the Colchester Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 7 P.M. at the Colchester Town Offices, 781 Blakely Road, for the purpose of considering amendments to the Colchester Development Regulations. The proposed amendments, referred to as Supplement 48, are as follows:
a. Density Calculations [§2.04-G]
b. Replacement of non-conforming structures damaged by fire or natural disaster [§2.12-B (2)]
c. Rebuilding of Unpermitted Structures and Non-conforming Structures [§2.12-C]
d. Updates to GD3/Form-Based District [§4.03-H, Table 4-2]
i. Front setback building placement for ‘A’ Streets
ii. Accessory and maintenance structures
e. External PUD setback waivers [§9.07-D, Table 9-1]
f. Buffer requirements for non-residential PUDs [§9.07-D, Table 9-2]
g. Home Businesses [§10.13-B]
h. Amendments to Table A-1, Section 1.113
i. Define footprint for areas outside the Shoreland District [§12]
j. Amend definition of ‘Restaurant’ [§12]
k. Minor changes for purposes of clarity:
i. Amend all references to minimum PUD size as 1.5 acres [§9.07]
ii. Clarify reference to accessory structures vs accessory buildings [§2.09-A]
iii. Clarify reference to lot coverage vs building coverage [Table A-2]
l. Miscellaneous formatting or other non-substantive changes:
i. Relocate standards related to home business from Definitions §12 to §10.13
ii. Relocate/co-locate standards related to variances [§2.12, §11.12]
iii. Change table labels [§4, §9]
iv. Add numbers within Table 9-1
This is a summary of the proposed changes. Copies of the adopted and proposed regulations can be viewed at the Town Offices at 781 Blakely Road. They may also be reviewed online at http://www.colchestervt.gov. To participate in the hearing, you may 1) attend and speak in person or 2) send written comment to the Colchester Planning Commission via USPS at the address herein or via email to Planning and Zoning Director Cathyann LaRose, clarose@colchestervt.gov.
COLCHESTER PLANNING COMMISSION
Publication date
June 6, 2025
Televised live by CCTV: https://colchestervt.gov/371/Planning-Commission How to Participate: Public comment is welcomed and encouraged using the following methods: v Mail or email public testimony prior to the hearing (clarose@colchestervt.gov or Town of Colchester Planning Commission, 781 Blakely Road, Colchester, VT 05446) v Attend in person at the Town Offices. All meetings of the Commission are open to in person participation. v |
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