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Planning & Zoning

The Director of Planning and Zoning is also the Zoning Administrator.

The Director oversees the day to day activities of the Richmond Office of Planning and Zoning and is responsible for assisting the Town in the implementation of the goals and objectives as outlined in the Town Plan. The Director gives technical guidance to various Town boards and committees on how to carry out initiatives, help manage projects, and applies for grants to support projects that help achieve the goals and objectives of the Town Plan. The Zoning Administrative Officer (ZAO) issues building and zoning permits, certificates of occupancy, and investigates violation complaints. The Zoning Administrative Officer (ZAO) also serves as the municipal E911 Coordinator, assigning new E911 addresses to new structures and is also the DRB Coordinator which staffs the Development Review Board, reviewing development proposal submissions. The ZAO serves as the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Shoreline District Manager.  

NOTE: THE TOWN OF RICHMOND DOES NOT ISSUE ZONING COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES

PLANNING AND ZONING OFFICE HOURS

Monday - By appointment

Tuesday - 9am to 4pm

Wednesday - 9am to 4pm

​​​​​​​Thursday - 9am to 4 pm

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Friday - By appointment

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Please note that departmental staff does not keep set office hours due to committee assignments, regional planning responsibilities, and fieldwork.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​  Please call ahead for availablility.

Work Cell: 802 556-4483 

Office Phone: 802 336-2289

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Remote (Zoom) appointments available 

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Keith Oborne

Director of Planning and Zoning

Mapping, Zoning Regulations, Policy information, Active planning studies and Active zoning amendments

Applications

A pre-application meeting with staff is required for all applications before the Development Review Board (DRB), please call to set up an appointment.  For more information on permitting, requirements, and permitting processes, refer to the Permitting Flowcharts, and the land use ordinances located on the Ordinances & Policies page.  

Richmond Planning and Zoning Related Forms

External forms and links associated with Richmond Planning and Zoning forms:

ANR Atlas Map shall be proivded with each Zoning permt. To access an ANR map go to the website liked below. Type in you address. Once your address has been slected go to the tool icon on the top right of the map. Once slected click on the ​​​​​print icon and print the PDF that is created 

ANR Atlas Link https://anrmaps.vermont.gov/websites/anra5/

Fees

Reports