Unified Bylaw Public Hearing 2-20-2017
LEICESTER SELECTBOARD
ZONING AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Leicester Selectboard will hold a public hearing on February 20, 2017 at 6:30 P.M. in Town Office in Leicester, Vermont, on the proposed Leicester Unified Zoning and Subdivision Regulations. This hearing is held pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 4442. This notice is issued pursuant to 24 V.S.A. 4444.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND AREAS OF TOWN AFFECTED
The Unified Zoning and Subdivision Regulations implement and enforce the Town Plan. They govern all types of development within the town. The Regulations impact all areas within the Town of Leicester. Topic areas for discussion include:
ARTICLE I: Authority, Purpose and Applicability
SECTION 1.0 ENACTMENT AND AUTHORITY
SECTION 1.1 PURPOSE
SECTION 1.2 APPLICABILITY
SECTION 1.3 INTERPRETATION
SECTION 1.4 EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF FORMER REGULATIONS
SECTION 1.5 SEVERABILITY
SECTION 1.6 AMENDMENTS
ARTICLE II: ZONING DISTRICTS
SECTION 2.0 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
SECTION 2.1 ZONING MAP
SECTION 2.2 INTERPRETATION OF ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
SECTION 2.3 ZONING DISTRICTS - GENERAL STANDARDS
SECTION 2.4 ZONING DISTRICTS – SPECIFIC STANDARDS
ARTICLE III: ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
SECTION 3.0 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS
SECTION 3.1 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
SECTION 3.2 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD
SECTION 3.3 APPLICATION, PUBLIC NOTICE AND REVIEW PROCEDURE
SECTION 3.4 CONDITIONAL USES
SECTION 3.5 APPEALS TO THE DRB
SECTION 3.6 VARIANCES
SECTION 3.7 WAIVERS
SECTION 3.8 SITE PLAN REVIEW AND OTHER APPLICATIONS
SECTION 3.9 APPEALS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL COURT
ARTICLE IV: GENERAL REGULATIONS
SECTION 4.0 REQUIRED REGULATIONS
SECTION 4.1 GENERAL REGULATIONS GOVERNING LOTS
SECTION 4.2 ACCESS, DRIVEWAYS AND PARKING
SECTION 4.3 STRUCTURES
SECTION 4.4 SIGNS, LIGHTING, OUTDOOR DISPLAYS AND STORAGE
SECTION 4.5 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
SECTION 4.6 FREEDOM TO FARM
SECTION 4.7 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
ARTICLE V: SPECIFIC USE STANDARDS
SECTION 5.0 SPECIFIC STANDARDS
Section 5.1 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Section 5.3 GROUP HOME
Section 5.4 SPECIAL PUBLIC USE EXCEPTIONS
Section 5.5 COMMERCIAL CAMPING AREA STANDARDS
Section 5.6 CAMPERS, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, TRUCK TRAILERS
Section 5.7 EXTRACTION OF SOIL, SAND OR GRAVEL
Section 5.8 MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICE STATIONS
Section 5.9 TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
Section 5.10 SOLAR AND WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS
Section 5.11 FARM LABOR HOUSING
Section 5.12 OUTDOOR BOILERS
ARTICLE VI: Subdivision Standards and Review
Section 6.0 APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS
SECTION 6.1 MAJOR SUBDIVISION REVIEW
SECTION 6.2 FINAL PLAN APPLICATION (For both Major and Minor Subdivisions)
SECTION 6.3 PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE OF ROADS OR OTHER AMENITIES
SECTION 6.4 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 6.6 DESIGN REVIEW STANDARDS
ARTICLE VII: FLOOD HAZARD REGULATIONS
SECTION 7.0 APPLICATION PROCEDURES
SECTION 7.1 ADDITIONAL SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD CRITERIA
SECTION 7.2 INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
SECTION 7.3 APPEALS
SECTION 7.4 WARNING OF DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
SECTION 7.5 PRECEDENCE OF REGULATIONS
SECTION 7.6 ANNUAL REPORT TO FEMA
Copies of the proposed Unified Zoning and Subdivision Regulations can be viewed at the following locations:
- Town Clerk’s Office Leicester, Vermont
- Additionally, interested parties may view or download complete copies of the proposed regulations and Planning Commission’s Report from the Town of Leicester Website: www.Leicestervt.org
For further information please call the Town Clerk at (802) 247-5961 x 3.
Leicester Selectboard
Diane Benware, Chair