Development Review Board

Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7 pm in the Richmond Town Center Building

The Development Review Board (DRB) in the Town of Richmond consists of 5 members and an alternate member all appointed by the Selectboard.

The DRB reviews and issues decisions on applications brought before it by land owners in the Town of Richmond seeking approval of subdivisions, conditional use permits, and other development which requires an approval for a permit pursuant to the existing Zoning and Subdivision Regulations for the Town of Richmond.

The DRB also hears and makes decisions on any appeals of decisions by the Zoning Administrator.

Decisions by the DRB often require the DRB to interpret and apply the various Town Regulations.

All evidence shall be filed at least 24 hours in advance of a hearing for the DRB to review and consider it before making a decision. Otherwise, the DRB will accept all written information presented until the hearing is closed. 

5 members – 3-year term