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24 V.S.A. Chapter 117
Quicklist of Information and Tools
For compliance with sections of statute that went into effect on September 1, 2005
This page allows you to access the sample bylaw language, templates, checklists and other resources available at VPIC ordered by the statutory sections of Chapter 117 pertaining to changes that take effect on September 1, 2005.
§ 4412. Required Provisions and Prohibited Effects
Bulletin #5 Zoning - Required Provisions and Limitations (140 kb pdf)
(1) Equal treatment of housing and required provisions for affordable housing
Bulletin #6 Equal Treatment of Housing (145 kb pdf)(A) "No bylaw shall have the effect of excluding housing…"(2) Existing small lots
Sample Bylaws and Definitions, section A.
...166 kb Word file or 106 kb pdf file
FAQs on Affordable Housing
(B) Mobile Homes, Modular Housing, Prefabricated Housing
Sample Bylaws and Definitions, section B.
...166 kb Word file or 106 kb pdf file
FAQs on Affordable Housing
(C) Mobile Home Parks
Sample Bylaws and Definitions, section C.
...166 kb Word file or 106 kb pdf file
(D) Multifamily and Multiunit Dwellings
Sample Bylaws and Definitions, section D.
...166 kb Word file or 106 kb pdf file
FAQs on Multifamily Dwellings
(E) Accessory Dwelling Units
Sample Bylaws and Definitions, section E.
...166 kb Word file or 106 kb pdf file
FAQs on Accessory Apartments
(F) Residential Care and Group Homes
Sample Bylaws and Definitions, section F.
...166 kb Word file or 106 kb pdf file
Bulletin #5 Zoning - Required Provisions and Limitations (140 kb pdf)
Sample Bylaws and Definitions, section G.
...166 kb Word file or 106 kb pdf file
FAQs on Existing Small Lots
(3) Required frontage on or access to, public roads or public waters
Bulletin #5 Zoning - Required Provisions and Limitations (140 kb pdf)
Sample Bylaws and Definitions, section H.
...166 kb Word file or 106 kb pdf file
(4) Protection of home occupations
Bulletin #5 Zoning - Required Provisions and Limitations (140 kb pdf)
Sample Bylaws and Definitions, section I.
...166 kb Word file or 106 kb pdf file
(5) Child Care
Bulletin #5 Zoning - Required Provisions and Limitations (140 kb pdf)
Sample Bylaws and Definitions, section J.
...166 kb Word file or 106 kb pdf file
(7) Nonconformities
Bulletin #5 Zoning - Required Provisions and Limitations (140 kb pdf)
Sample Bylaws and Definitions, section K.
...166 kb Word file or 106 kb pdf file
FAQs on Nonconformities
§ 4413. Limitations on Municipal Bylaws
Bulletin #5 Zoning - Required Provisions and Limitations (140 kb pdf)
Sample Bylaws and Definitions, section L.
...166 kb Word file or 106 kb pdf file
FAQs on Limitations on Zoning
§ 4441 - 4447. Adoption of Bylaws
Bulletin #4 Bylaw Preparation and Adoption (135 kb pdf)
Bylaw Adoption Tools: Checklist, Clerk's Certificate & Bylaw Reporting Form
...175 kb Word file or 105 kb pdf file
FAQs on Adoption, Amendment and Repeal Process
§ 4449 - 4454 Zoning Permits
Bulletin #7 Zoning Permits (135 kb pdf)
Manual of Procedures for Administration and Enforcement, page 6 (198 kb Word)
FAQs on the Development Review Process
"The Big P" Permit Notice Poster
§ 4460 - 4464 Appropriate Municipal Panels
Bulletin #8 Development Review (90 kb pdf)
Bulletin #10 Appropriate Municipal Panels (90 kb pdf)
Manual of Procedures for Administration and Enforcement, pages 2-5 (198 kb Word)
Sample Bylaws and Definitions, sections M & N.
...166 kb Word file or 106 kb pdf file
FAQs on the Development Review Process
Development Review Templates - hearing notices, findings of fact, decisions
...140 kb Word file or 67 kb pdf file
Rules of Procedure and Ethics Manual
...242 kb Word file or 140 kb pdf file
§ 4465 - 4472 Appeals
Bulletin #9 Appeals (140 kb pdf)
Manual of Procedures for Admin. and Enforcement, pages 11-13 (198 kb Word)
Sample Bylaws and Definitions, section O.
...166 kb Word file or 106 kb pdf file
FAQs on Appeals
Rules of Procedure and Ethics Manual
...242 kb Word file or 140 kb pdf file