Pursuant to Title 24 VSA, Chapter 117, the Colchester Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 7:00 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 49, are as follows:
a. Definition of Medical Office [§12]
b. Standards for temporary fencing [§2.10-C]
c. Standards for food trucks/mobile food units [§10.16, §12]
d. Automobile sales use [§12]
e. Umbrella permits for multi-tenant commercial properties [§8.03-B, §8.05-G]
f. Calculation of ADU size [§2.09-B, §12]
g. Parking standards [§10.01-D, §12]
h. Escrow account requirements [§8.05-K, §9.04-K, and §10.04-E(10)]
i. Minor changes for purposes of clarity:
i. Add definition of finished space [§12]
This is a summary of the proposed changes. Copies of the adopted and proposed regulations can be reviewed at the Town Offices at 781 Blakely Road and online at http://www.colchestervt.gov. To participate in the hearing, you may 1) attend in person or 2) send written comment to the Colchester Planning Commission via USPS at the address herein or via email to Zachary Maia, zmaia@colchestervt.gov.
COLCHESTER PLANNING COMMISSION
Publication date
January 14, 2026