Essentials of Local Land Use Planning and Regulation
Healthy, Vibrant Community Implementing the Municipal Plan Municipal Plan Regulatory Implementation Zoning and subdivision bylaws, etc. Non-Regulatory Implementation Infrastructure planning, incentive programs, etc. GOAL: Healthy, Vibrant Community
Appealing a Local Land Use Decision Decision of Administrative Officer Appeal to AMP Decision of Appropriate Municipal Panel (AMP) Appeal to Environmental Court
Adoption and Amendment of the Municipal Plan/Bylaws Planning Commission drafts or considers plan/bylaw Legislative Body considers plan/bylaw Public Hearing Hearing(s) Legislative Body or Town Meeting votes on adoption Plan and Bylaw Adoption Processes See statute for differences and details: Plan - 24 VSA §§ 4384-4385 Bylaw - 24 VSA §§ 4441-4442
Municipal Roles and Responsibilities
Municipal Roles and Responsibilities