Town Planner's Office

Planning & Zoning

For Building Permits, Zoning Permits, Demolition Permits (Village only), Peddler's Permits, Occupancy, Permits, Sign Permits, Subdivision/Site Plan Fees Contact:

Dean Pierce
Town Planner, 264.5033

John Adams
DRB Administrator/Enforcement Officer  264.5032

Susan Cannizzaro

Administrative Assistant, 985-5118

Planning & Zoning Department:

Planning Commission:

The Shelburne Planning Commission is responsible for revisions to the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations as well as the Town Plan. The Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Town Office Building. For more information please contact Town Planner Dean Pierce. Meetings of the Planning Commission are recorded and may be viewed on "local access" cable television and over the internet at www.vermontcam.org/ShelburnePC1.htm

Development Review Board:

The Development Review Board, or DRB, was created in 2007 and is responsible for all development review functions previously conducted by the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission, including Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Review, and Subdivision approval.   The DRB meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Town Office Building. For more information please contact John Adams, Development Review Board Coordinator. Meetings of the DRB are recorded and may be viewed on "local access" cable television and over the internet at www.vermontcam.org/ShelburneDRB1.htm

Historic Preservation and Design Review Commission:

The Shelburne Historic Preservation and Design Review Commission assists the DRB in the development review process by provide expert opinion on historic preservation and design review matters. The HP&DRC, which also fulfills responsibilities associated with Shelburne's designation as a Certified Local Government (CLG), normally meets twice each month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday, at 8:15 AM.

Natural Resources and Conservation Committee:

The Natural Resources & Conservation Committee initiates conservation land acquisition for the town and also reviews projects for their impact on Shelburne's natural resources.  In addition, they organize educational events (and in the past of spearhead events such as tree sales). The committee meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 PM in the Town Office Building. Please contact Town Planner Dean Pierce for more information.

Bike & Pedestrian Paths Committee:

The Bike and Pedestrian Paths Committee is responsible for the planning and implementation of a path system linking key destinations in Shelburne with surrounding communities. The committee meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Town Office Building. Please contact Town Planner Dean Pierce for more information.

Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission:

The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) is responsible for creating the regional plan and serves as a forum for regional planning issues. The CCRPC Board of Commissioners meets the 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 PM at the Chittenden County Regional Planning Offices located at 110 West Canal St, Suite 202, Winooski, VT 05404.  For more information please call the Chittenden County Regional Planning offices at 802.846.4490 or Town Planner Dean Pierce.

Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization:

The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is responsible for transportation planning in the Burlington urbanized area. The Commission meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3 PM at the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission offices located at 30 Kimball Ave, Suite 206, So. Burlington, VT 05403. For more information, call the Metropolitan Planning Organization offices at 802.660.4071 or Town Planner Dean Pierce.