Pursuant to Title 24 VSA, Chapter 117, the Colchester Selectboard will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 6:35 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 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, § 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 references to minimum PUD size [§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 in: §2.12, 4, 9, 10.13, 11.12, 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 Selectboard via USPS at the address herein or via email to Cathyann LaRose, clarose@colchestervt.gov.
COLCHESTER SELECTBOARD
Publication date
AUGUST 20, 2025