1. Essentials of Local Land Use Planning and Regulation

2. 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

3. Appealing a Local Land Use Decision
Decision of Administrative Officer
Appeal to AMP
Decision of Appropriate Municipal Panel
(AMP)
Appeal to Environmental Court

4. 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 §§
Bylaw - 24 VSA §§

5. Municipal Roles and Responsibilities

6. Municipal Roles and Responsibilities