Contact the Zoning Administrator (ZA) early to find out if your new Use or new Structure needs a permit. All Dwelling Use (including adding bedrooms) requires a permit, and even interior renovation in a protected area may require a permit in compliance with state guidelines. After-the-Fact permit fees are tripled, so it’s always best to have a conversation with the ZA when you are considering any land development. The ZA is here to assist you through the process.
The town bylaws state: “no land or building developments as herein defined may commence, nor shall any land or structure be used, be extended in any way, or be occupied, unless a Zoning Permit has been duly issued by the Zoning Administrator.” Permits expire one year from effective date if the project has not been started and two years from the effective date if the project has not been substantially completed, unless longer times are stated in the permit. While the bylaws are complex, your ZA will help you navigate them and any exemptions, which often have specific caveats or further guidelines under state law.
All applicants should complete the state’s Permit Navigator at this link; and applicants must have a local permit as well as any state or federal permits in place before work begins: https://dec.vermont.gov/assistance/permits/permit-navigator
Until further notice: for more information please call the Town Office at 802-254-2181. Please note: written inquiries can be sent to the following address: Zoning Administrator, Attn: Zoning, PO Box E, 510 South Road, Marlboro, VT 05344
Please note
Zoning Applications
Zoning Permit Subdivision Permit
Driveway Permit (revised 11.22.2022)
Regulations
Marlboro Zoning Regulations – Effective 3/5/2024, retroactive
Marlboro Subdivision Regulations March 4, 2010
Zoning Map of Marlboro
Official Marlboro Zoning Map – Consists of four maps – March 6, 2018
Resources