Zoning

The Zoning Administrator’s function is to provide property owners and members of the public with the necessary forms to obtain any municipal permit or authorization required under local bylaws or ordinances regulating land development. Municipal zoning bylaws are under 24 VSA §4449.

If you are considering some improvements to your home or property, please check the local zoning regulations or call the Zoning Administrator so we can best assist you. 

We are here to help you access the resources and information needed.

Forms

• Zoning Fee Schedule (updated 9/2022)
• Certificate of Compliance
• Certificate of Occupancy 
• Ag Structure notification 
• Driveway Accessibility Permit (fillable form) 
• RBES certificate
• Overweight permit application 

Zoning Resources 

• Starksboro Zoning Districts (Sept 2016) 
• Density & Dimensional standards (setback requirements, min. acreage, etc) 
• Use Table - Allowed uses and permitting requirements
• Zoning Bylaws (adopted 2020) 
• Enforcement of zoning (violations)
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)  
• ADU Checklist
• Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control (State of Vermont) 

Mapping Resources 

• Vermont parcel map viewer
• GIS map view of Starksboro:  Vermont Open Geodata Portal 
• Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Biofinder – BioFinder is a database and mapping tool for identifying Vermont’s lands and waters that support important ecosystems, natural communities, habitats, and species. 

Building and Energy Code Resources 

• RBES (Residential Building & Energy Standards) for builders, architects, contractors – Update 2020 
• RBES for Existing Homes (YouTube video training – Efficiency Vermont) 
• Residential Energy Code Handbook: 
  • Compliance requirements 
  • Existing Home improvements 
• Dept of Fire Safety

Zoning Office Staff

Nancy Boss, Zoning Administrator
802-453-2768
zoning@starksborovt.org

Office hours

The ZA is in the office M-Th, 8:30-4:30, and is available by appointment. Please email or call with questions and to schedule a meeting.

Rebecca Elder, Acting ZA
Amy McCormick, Assistant ZA