Planning Commission

FINAL (FOURTH) DRAFT OF TOWN PLAN 2026

At a public hearing on 1/21/26, the Selectboard approved the FINAL (FOURTH DRAFT) of the TOWN PLAN, which consists of the THIRD DRAFT plus amendments to SECTION 6, Future Land Use; this is the FOURTH and potentially FINAL DRAFT.  The associated Planning Commission Report will be reviewed at the Selectboard’s public hearing to be held on 2/17/26 to ensure consistency with the legislative goals of 24VSA §4302 .  

The FINAL DRAFT can be found  »»»»»»» HERE

If you desire further information about the Plan, please contact Keith Oborne in the Planning Office who can answer your questions or direct them to a member of the Town Plan Steering Committee.  Informational sessions on the Plan and other ballot items will be held in the Town Center Building meeting room  on Saturday, February 7 at 10 AM, and Monday, February 23 at 7 PM. 

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The Planning Commission serves as leaders of the community on planning matters. Based on the input the public provides, the Planning Commission conducts its primary responsibilities of preparing and amending the Town Plan and the town’s land-use regulations (zoning and subdivision). The commission holds discussion sessions and public hearings to determine whether our current regulations are meeting our present and future needs, and whether they align with new state regulations concerning land use.  

We meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 to 9 PM. Meetings may be fully remote on Zoom or may be hybrid, with an in-person presence in the Town Center Meeting Room as well as on Zoom.  Please check the meeting date and the agenda to see what type of meeting will be held and what is to be discussed. This information will be posted 5 days prior to the meeting, and often there will be additional materials for you to look at before the meeting. The public is invited to attend any of our meetings and provide comments at any stage of our deliberations. You may also view the video recordings of our meetings (at MMCTV) and email us your comments. 

Thank you,
Virginia Clarke 
Chair, Richmond Planning Commission

7 members – 4-year term